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Footsteps to Hawaii's Best Beach

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A covered patio with white chairs and a bench, stone flooring, and a view of a garden with grass and trees.
A white pickup truck parked in a driveway with a white fence and palm trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a sink, and a microwave.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, orange sofa, glass coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kailua Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Kailua, HI
  • Place, Kailua Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalama Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalama Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

plumeria room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Kailua

Located in Kailua, this cottage is in a rural area. International Market Place and Waikiki Beach Walk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blaisdell Arena or Stan Sheriff Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Kailua, HI

What's nearby

  • Kailua Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kalama Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kalama Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lanikai Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Waikiki Beach - 35 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Windward Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Goen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Paia Fish Market Kailua - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Maui Brewing Company Kailua - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Teddy's Bigger Burgers - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Footsteps to Hawaii's Best Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Footsteps to Hawaii's Best Beach ?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Footsteps to Hawaii's Best Beach on Apr 8, 2027 start from $127, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Footsteps to Hawaii's Best Beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Footsteps to Hawaii's Best Beach ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Footsteps to Hawaii's Best Beach located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kailua Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lanikai Beach. Kalama Beach Park and Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

Great area walking distance to beach and town for shopping. Great host and family.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location minutes from beach

Comfortable studio, comfortable bed, quite enough space, gracious and responsive host
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were cordial and professional. There were multiple gestures of kindness that spoke volumes about these folks. We're very grateful to have found this place. The Lord blessed us richley as he always does. Also the car rental option was a life saver. So much cheaper than going through a vendor and the '15 Toyota Camry performed exactly as expected.
Stayed 38 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot with short walk to beach

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it was perfect! A very short walk to the Kailua Beach or bike ride to Lanikai Beach. The area is great with lots of restaurants and shops nearby. Rick and Nancy were very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Travel

I had a wonderful time staying here! Great location, clean, quiet, close to beach. Just what I was looking for. Thank you guys!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing in Kailua

Our stay in Kailua was excellent. The lovely setting and accommodations were perfect. My only suggestion was to add another reading light to the other side of the bed. Our host was helpful with suggestions and pleasant to chat with. Great place!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great choice!

Everything that you need is here! Its about 2 blocks from the beach and 4 blocks from downtown, all easy walks. Location is fabulous. And coming home to this lovely place is heavenly.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really great vacation rental!

The hosts were extremely friendly. My wife and I felt welcome right away. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. The fenced yard is tranquil and beautiful. The apartment itself is like a luxury hotel room with a full kitchen (very well constructed). Very clean and well prepared for cooking. Shower was great. The beach and restaurants are a short walk away. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely incredible rental 🌴

My husband and I stayed here for 10 days and had an incredible experience. The property was very clean and well maintained, and the owners were so generous with all the features and equipment they offer. Kailua beach is just quick hop away from property, and it's equally close to shopping and excellent local dining options. Rick and Nancy were very accommodating and and gracious during our stay. 6 out of 5 stars! We highly recommend booking your stay here, and definitely plan on staying here again when we return to paradise!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Has to end?

I hate to publicize what a hidden gem this is. Too many people find out, and I won’t be able to rebook. Well furnished, well supplied, bright and clean. Unpack your bag and start the vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kailua's key to a perfect vacation!

We had an amazing stay in Kailua. We loved the area that had a beautiful beach nearby (walking distance), many shopping and food options with a small town feel, and very responsive and helpful hosts. Driving to all the other attractions on the island were only 30 minutes to an hour away. The lanai was a favorite spot to sit and relax enjoying the plumeria and other beautiful plants and birds. Rick and Nancy provided beach chairs, bicycles, cooler, and a grill in addition to a well furnished home in paradise! If we get to return to Oahu, we would definitely stay at one of Rick's homes! Thank you for a perfect vacation!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Easy place to stay

Nancy and Rick's place was very clean and well-stocked. The appliances are clean and new - including the shared high end washer-dryer. It was even more private than we anticipated - during our week there we barely noticed that other people were in the vicinity. The place is an easy walk (maybe equal to 3 east coast beach blocks) to the beach or to food and grocery in town. If you use their bikes, it is even easier. We made a few trips into Honolulu and around the island for hiking and we thought that this apartment was perfectly located for exploring. We used their beach chairs every day - Kailua beach is the best beach we've ever visited. We are city people and didn't really notice the traffic on Kailua Road - it is a slow speed road and is lightly traveled outside of beach times. I would recommend Nancy and Rick's place - and their advice about Oahu - to anyone without reservation. Thanks for offering such a comfortable and easy place to stay. I sure hope we see you again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Aloha Caroline, What a nice review regarding your stay with us. It is a positive reflection of who you are and the appreciation you have for what Kailua and our location have to offer. It was a real pleasure having you as our guest and we wish you happy trails in your future adventures. Mahalo, Rick and Nancy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway!

This property is just as described! The communication was excellent and we had a wonderful time! Very clean, close to the beach and town.. both walking distance! Perfect for two people!😊
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

The host was great, very helpful and friendly. The use of beach chairs they had was very helpful. It is about a half mile walk down to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, quiet and perfect location. Wonderful hosts.

Wonderful visit that my wife and I will always remember fondly. Nancy, Rick and children were extremely helpful and by the end of our stay I would consider them friends. The place is perfectly situated between town and Kailua Beach. Walking distance if you want. Buzz's steakhouse is a must visit. One of the the most convenient things about the place is you have your own parking spot. The studio is well stocked with a full kitchen and for us the shower was a dream. Very comfortable bed, great TV and sound system. Nice patio in front to have your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. I could go on forever but I will end by saying if you are looking for a clean, quiet and perfect spot with great hosts who will respond to any questions and make your stay memorable you will not find better place.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great trip

We visited Kialua in Jan'.'22 for 6 weeks. Visited family, son and his wife. Great trip. lovely town . Beautiful area. great beach at Kailua. Ricky and Nancy are great and their sons too! villa was exactly what we excepted from pictures. Everything is a short walk. several very good carry out places close bye warm donuts in the morning from Donut King, dinner at Buzz 's steakhouse, visiting the marketplace for sandwiches .Kualou Ranch (zip lining) was great ... what an adventure! plyeda lo of golf , visited the entire island. saw 30' waves on the north shore ( rick's advise) thank Rick and Nancy for all you did... We will return in the future!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Very nice studio. Easy walk to town and beach. Very clean and new. Friendly, helpful hosts.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay

We had great experience, everything was nice and clean. Beautiful outdoor sitting area to enjoy coffee and feel you are in paradise. Close to the ( kite) beach and shopping center. Host very friendly and helpful, gave us many tips for hiking in non windy days . 🤙🏼 Mahalo 🌺 We will be back! Roxana and Dacian
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value, location and peace

Complete amenities, equal distance from town and beach. Nice property with 2 cabanas besides the main house. Everything you need for a great visit to Kailua and overall, economical! Very clean (not just Covid clean, but everything about the studio is very nice) and a complete kitchen, sitting area, bath and such along with great hosts. I'm guessing we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and lovely unit

Spent 3 weeks here with our daughter, beautiful location 5 minutes to the beach and town centre. Hosts welcoming and always on hand if you have questions.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very good

Rick and Nancy have established a very nice rental unit and did not compromise on quality as this would be a reflection of their own high standards. The only thing was when you click on VBRO for directions it say 150 meters from the beach and as it turns out that distance is not correct. This may not be an issue as it puts you an equal balance from town center and the beach but just to be aware. Rick and Nancy are very quick to fix any issues. Would book again to complete more hikes and exploring.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and Friendly Cottages in Kailua, Hawaii

Rick and Nancy provide a wonderful experience at their Kailua vacation cottages - the location is beautiful (just a short walk to either the beach or downtown Kailua), the cottages are tastefully furnished (with a full kitchen!) for both the short or long visit, and the hosts themselves are friendly and helpful. Everything you could want for a quiet beach getaway is available at Rick and Nancy's cottages - I could not have found a better place to stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing room, great location, and friendly owners!

Nancy and Rick went above and beyond making our stay fantastic. The studio was very comfortable, and the full kitchen helped. There were buggy boards available for us to use, plus chairs. The walk to the beach is 2 minutes, which made life easier not having to find parking at the beach. Would highly recommend this studio for its location and the friendliness of the owners, Rick, and Nancy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome home and location

My husband, daughter, son and I recently stayed at Rick and Nancy's home last week and we had a great time! Rick was extremely welcoming and helpful during our stay. We really enjoyed our time and definitely would recommend all of our family and friends to stay here too.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay on Oahu

Rick and Nancy were gracious and accommodating hosts for my wife, my 9yo daughter and myself. The place exceeded all of our expectations. The fit and finish of the residence were superior to what the pictures might suggest. Yes, a seperate bedroom might have been nice, but I still feel that we were fortunate to have chosen this place. The location was a pleasant 8 minute walk to the most amazing beach. I don't recommend places easily but for this place I simply must.
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