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Location, Location! Beachside, Just off the sand, Hawaiian Home with heated pool
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Space | 2,700 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
Overview
Beachside 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 7 adults in beds, large private yard
This incredibly charming traditional Hawaiian home is ideally located only one house back from the ocean in the heart of Kailua. A dream location, near Kailua Beach Park and walking distance to Island Snow and the famous Buzz's Steak house with white sand just a 1 minute stroll down a private access on this quiet private beachside street. Newly decorated tropical furnishings add to this serene island oasis, with a spacious modern kitchen to satisfy any cook’s pleasure. Enjoy this ranch style home with multiple sliding doors that completely open to the swimming pool and huge private tropical garden with mountain views. Extra amenities include a hot water outdoor shower and BBQ lanai deck just off the kitchen. Common areas are cooled by plenty of ceiling fans while air conditioning is available in all bedrooms for comfortable sleeping when the weather is not perfect on hot summer nights. Secure, quiet and very private, this home’s open design and lanais are perfect for hours of entertainment for adults and kids. There are two master suites with king beds and private bathrooms, one medium size bedroom with a queen bed and smaller bedroom with a full size bed they both share common bathroom. The house easily sleeps 7 adults in beds and can take a total of 8 if the 8th is a child or teen sleeping on a futon pad. Soak up the suns rays while listening to tranquil ocean sounds or float in the pool under incredible star-filled night skies. This is the perfect Hawaiian home and a perfect location for a friends and family vacation!
Keywords: Single Family Home, 2700 Sq Ft.
About John
Welcome to my beach home in Kailua! I was born in California so Hawaii has always been an easy spot to come and visit. After traveling here many times I finally decided to make this my second home! I visit 4 or 5 times a year and always wish I could stay longer. I currently live in La Jolla California so its not a bad second place to home base but I still prefer Kailua. Lihikai is set up as my personal residence so the furniture and appliances are nicer than most rentals. I hope you love it as much as I do and find a special memory to save each time you visit.
Why John chose Kailua
Love Kailua beach and the community! My house was built over 5o years ago by a famous Hawaiian architect, this home is deceiving from the outside but once you walk through the front door, you'll find a tropical oasis tucked away on this beachside private street! Only a few homes have sold in the past 30 years on this street. Once someone gets a home here they tend to keep it forever. You simply cannot beat the location. It's close to everything yet very private! You will find Kailua is an easy town to navigate and my home is smack in the middle of the best part of beach yet close to town as well. Everything you may need is 5 minutes away, from groceries to restraunts to shopping, kailua has it all. I love the fact that I can be on the beach in a minute, head over to the famous Kalapawi market and back at the house if I need something all in just a few minutes. I spend a lot of days paddle surfing, kiteboarding, swimming or just lounging in the pool or reading book on the beach, it's the perfect house for that. We have set up the home to feel very tropical and Hawaiian style. Alot of the furniture was imported from Fiji and the open floor plan really lends itself to using the outdoors from the cooking grill deck to the pool lanai and outdoor shower, you will not want to leave.
What makes this house unique
I am an avid water person and love to paddle, dive, kite surf, snorkel, swim or just lounge on the beach or in the solar heated pool. The location of this house is perfect if you love the beach and want some peace and quiet! No street noise, just birds and ocean. I love taking outdoor showers also so I built a nice beach style hot and cold shower on the side of the house! The way the house is arranged makes you love it the minute you walk in! There is an open comfortable feel and great vibe that says Hawaii. It's definitely not a new house so it has its quirks and creaks but I know you'll love it as much as I do!
Guestbook comments from the owner
Hi John — we had an exceptional week at your elegant and comfortable home. Thank you for making everything so easy for us (instructions, labeling, etc. were super-helpful). We trust that your cleaners found everything shipshape and hope that you will invite us back :-)
Mahalo nui loa,
Map
Kite Surfing - Kailua Beach, plane gliding (soaring - North Shore), Sky Jumping (North Shore) Horse Riding - (North Shore)
Amenities
Kuulei Tract House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- 2700 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 8
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Mountain View
- Waterfront ...
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Air Conditioning ...
- Broadband Access
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Parking
- Parking Off Street ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet ...
- Catering Available
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 1 people
- 3 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 2 -
toilet
,
shower
Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower , 1 sink
Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , double sink, safe
- 3
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
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Master Bedroom 1 -
1 king
,
Business Area and sitting area, Cable TV, AC
Double Bedroom 4 - 1 double , AC, Shares Bathroom with Bedroom 3
Queen Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , Nice Larger Size, AC, shares bathroom with bedroom 4
Mater Bedroom 2 - 1 king , Large Bedroom, Detached from the main house, Cable TV, AC
- (2) King size beds, One in each master bedroom, (1) Queen size Bed in a Large Bedroom, (1) Double Bed, (1) Child Bed/Futon Pad, (1) Pac-n-Play (1), High Chair - Both Available for use. House sleeps 7 adults in beds and one teen or child on a futon pad for a total of 8.
- Books
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lanai / Gazebo ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill
- limited accessibility
- Heated Pool
- Private Pool ...
- botanical garden
- cinemas
- museums
- restaurants
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- horseback riding
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- rafting
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(25 traveler reviews)
The best location, and a great home!
We came to Hawaii with another family. We had 4 adults, and 3-14 year old boys, and a 9 year old boy. The house was laid out perfectly for our families. Everyone had a bed, and the adults had privacy. The older boys could run into town for a shaved ice, or run down to the beach in less than 3 minutes. The pool was a huge hit for all of us. The house had everything you needed for beach days, pool days, or just hanging around the house days. If we are ever available to come back, we would DEFINITELY be contacting John the owner. I have already given the information to the house to 2 different friends since we have been back. Thanks again!!
Perfect Hawaiian Vacation
What a wonderful time we had at this perfect Hawaiian home! Every morning started with a walk down a short pathway to the best best beach on the island! The house is beautifully kept, with all the amenities you need. From a well stocked kitchen, to boogie boards and beach chairs, the owner has thought of everything. Local markets as well as large grocery stores are within 2 miles of the house. The outside shower was perfect to rinse off after the beach and then a quick swim in the warm pool was how we ended each day! I highly recommend and plan to return! Thanks for the great memories!
Frankie Z.
Having grown up in Hawaii, I am always looking for a place to stay when I go back with my family that will make me feel like I am truly home and give them the experience of the real Hawaii. This is the place!!! On a quiet cul-de-sac and a minute down the path to the beach but close to a little store where one can buy most anything, this house is in the perfect location. The pool is wonderful and the yard is spacious enough for games etc.. One can enjoy the open floor plan and huge kitchen even with many adults and the bedrooms are big and air conditioned. The house is well stocked with everything you need for the beach, making meals and TV's…if you want to be inside. We enjoyed sitting around the pool and watching all the wonderful birds and friendly little geckos. The house is very private and surrounded by lush plants and flowering trees that really make it feel like it is your very own home. John has created the serene feel that one seeks to have when living Hawaiian style and we all felt the thoughtfulness he has put into making this an exceptional experience for his visitors. We were thankful that we could stay here and create the kind of memories that last forever. Mahalo John for the experience of Lihikai!!
Exceeded expectations
We have done a lot of VRBOs and have been very happy with most but Lihikai was a knockout on every level. We had 7 people aged 13-74. The location was fantastic, literally steps away from one of the best beaches in the world (a casual walk it would take 3 minutes but you could run it in 30 seconds). Very easy to get to town, we actually walked to the Kailua Thursday and Sunday Farmer's Markets. The house was very well equipped and the pool was perfect. We will be back for sure.
The Best!
Lihikai has a great location and amenities. We enjoyed the spacious home, comfortable furnishings, private outdoor shower and grill. Everything was very clean and organized. The private pool and backyard are amazing as is the very close proximity to the beach and market. Everything you need for a great vacation in Hawaii is at Lihikai!
Live like a Kailua kama'aina!
Tired of that standard Hawaiian vacation in Waikiki or on the Kona coast? Want to trade in those sticky-sweet umbrella drinks for a taste of the sea? Try going "local style" on Kailua Beach, one of the most picturesque and welcoming oceanfronts in the world. And there's no better place to enjoy a true Hawaiian style vacation than Lihikai, a serene oasis that is steps from the beach via private path. John (the owner) keeps the home immaculate but still warm and welcoming, with all of the comforts of home readily available: a well-equipped kitchen, excellent cable TV and Internet, and several very relaxing seating/lounging areas both inside and outside the house. And, if that's not enough for you, Lihikai has a beautiful pool area and tropical garden just steps outside. It is also a pleasure to deal with John, who is full of helpful information and very clear in his communications. I guess you could say he's a cool dude. Oh, and one more thing: if you do stay at Lihikai please take good care of it, as we plan on coming back!
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $495 |
| Damage Deposit | $1,000 |
By City Code we are required to issue a 1 month contract. We understand you may not be able to stay the entire time. Rates may vary for season, length of stay and number of guests. Tax ID # W-98657969-01
30% of entire amount downpayment to reserve the home
total balance due 60 days prior to arrival date
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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