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Kahela - Paradise for Rent

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Great Room for family entertaining.
Lushly landscaped private back yard with pool and covered lanai
Large flat screen TV for family viewing.
Bedroom #1 - Upstairs Master with private lanai
Bathroom #1

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kailua, HI
  • Kailua Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lanikai Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kailua Bay Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Kahela - Paradise for Rent

Located just steps from the best part of Kailua Beach. The beach is a short walk through Kailua Beach Park where the waves are the most gentle, the sand is wide, and there are plenty of trees for shade, so you and the kids can play and relax at the beach all day.

This home was thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of families. It has a large great room where all can congregate for meals, plan the day, wind down after a full day of activities or just relax. A delicious breeze will soothe your soul as you open the large glass sliders, revealing lush gardens and the pool.

The two master suites are at opposite ends of the home and on separate floors, so that two families can enjoy each other's company, yet still have their own private retreat.

The bathrooms are finished with hand cut stone, oil rubbed bronze fixtures, and frameless glass shower doors in a style reminiscent of a natural Hawaiian spa.

The home has a monitored security system and is a legal dwelling rented for a period of 30 days; ask owner for additional available dates.



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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please see PDF Rental Agreement for all terms.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number TA-079-018-3936-01, GE-079-018-3936-01

About the area

Kailua

Located in Kailua, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. 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 Neal S. Blaisdell Center or Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kailua, HI

What's nearby

  • Kailua Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lanikai Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Beach - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Kailua Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 35 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kailua Farmers Market Ono Pops Stall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buzz's Original Steakhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Goen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Teddy's Bigger Burgers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morning Brew - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Kahela - Paradise for Rent have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Kahela - Paradise for Rent pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kahela - Paradise for Rent?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kahela - Paradise for Rent?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kahela - Paradise for Rent located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach. Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead and Kalama Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, pool, and location were great! Our family of 7 had plenty of room and thoroughly enjoyed the pool and easy access to beautiful Kailua and Lanikai beaches. The accommodations and backyard were even better than the pictures. They had all the extras to make the most of the beach (chairs, towels, boogie boards, snorkel gear, surf board, umbrellas, floaties). Very responsive owner and house manager.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

A perfect 10 days in paradise!

The house was beautiful and perfectly located on a quiet private drive just steps away from the beach park. Karissa, the property manager, was extraordinarily responsive, nice, and helpful, and the owner was equally wonderful. I am so grateful that my family (mom, two sons, and sister) could enjoy this paradise, and I hope to return soon. Mahalo!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

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

Wonderful Property!

The experience here was world-class! We felt a part of a wonderful neighborhood with access to great restaurants. Away from the tourist mix but easy drive to Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Center and other attractions. We travel a good bit and once we’ve checked something off of our bucket list we move to the next place—for the first time we agree-we will return to THIS place! Liz and Karissa are amazing and the property is a true home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Great home to make the perfect family vacation

We had a whole time staying in this amazing house. Everything was top notch! Close to the beach! The amenities were fantastic. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Amazing House

We loved our time at the beautiful house. Close to beach and had everything we needed. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

AOR I.

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

Business Trip

Very impressive property and staff. We were there on business and needed an extension and they took great care of us
Stayed 43 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

John B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not quite what it seems

Pro's Location, Back yard w/ pool. Cons's No a/c in main living area and regardless of dated ceiling fans no cross breezes because of window locations. 2 out of 5 utdated TV 's have service. Living room seating is dated and showing wear / smells seating only 4. Carpeting needs cleaning. Park views OVER RATED.. Have stayed in same Kailua neighborhood 2xs prior with better accommodations and for at least 25% less. Kailua Beach used to be really nice and the beach views are still impressive but the locals are living there disrespectfully and trashing it up. Property is Overrated and Not worth $$
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

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

Wonderful property in beautiful Kailua!

This beautiful home is extremely clean, spacious, comfortable and very well maintained. The location is great, being a very short walk to Kailua Beach and centrally located for getting to other activities on Oahu. Both the owner and property manager were great to work with and quickly responsive before and during our stay. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deatrich S.

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

Great rental, beautiful property, excellent location

This is a great rental property for families. The home is beautiful & immaculately clean. All the amenities you would need. The backyard & pool are well kept. It is in an excellent location. We loved being able to just walk across the street to the beach without having to drive, because the beach parking is awful. The owners & property managers did a great job of giving you all the information you need so there was no need to have to contact them. Love the fact that it is a 4 bed/4bath, so each guest room has their own private bathroom. My daughter loved the kids room with the cute twin single beds. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheri S.

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

Perfect place in the best location!

My family and I stayed at this amazing big house with a gorgeous pool for a week. The host was responsive and helpful with check in and all questions and needs throughout the stay. We appreciated the complimentary treats on the kitchen counter and the cleanliness of the area. We highly recommend this property because it’s steps from Kailua beach which is calm and clear. The property has easy access to every location we wanted to travel to: Waimea, Waikiki, Honolulu airport, Pearl Harbor, north shore, and Ko Olina. Everything was less than an hour away. We would stay here again. The house had everything we needed to cook, save left overs, have many meals, clean up, lots of towels for the beach, a grill, and pool toys. Great experience at this property!!! Mahalo!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David D., Fairfax, CA

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

Lovely vacation home

Lovely spacious home and pool, 50 yards across grass to Kailua beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii.

10/10 Excellent

Linde P.

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

Family vacation/beautiful sunrises

Great house for a family vacation, 4 bedroom and 4 baths. We stayed over Christmas and New year and there was 7 adults in our group. Great location across from the beach and you can rent paddle boards and kayaks just a short walk down the beach. The house also has a nice pool area that you can hang out if you don't want to go to the beach. Most attractions, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head,Honolulu and Waikiki are about an a half hour drive away. The pillbox hike is a short walk away and on our early morning walks on the beach we watched beautiful sun rises.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Wonderful Oasis

Perfect Kailua stay just across from the beach. The house was amazing and perfectly stocked. Top notch property management as we had an issue with the fridge and they took care of it rapidly. We had a wonderful stay and hope to make this a yearly visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

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

Ka'hela - Paradise for Rent

This home is in a great location and is a terrific place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Rick C., Olathe, Kansas

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

Air conditionings

It’s need to be perfect air conditionings throughout the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

A M.

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

Beyond Amazing!

We could not have been happier with our stay at beautiful Ka'hela! We were 6 adults and 2 kids and it was just the perfect space for us. The house is even prettier and more spacious than the pictures suggested (if that's possible). Kellie was wonderful to work with - super responsive and willing to answer my many questions. And she had some wonderful Hawaiian treats waiting for us - which were much enjoyed after a 15 hour travel day! The pool was perfect entertainment for the kids when the adults just wanted to sit around and enjoy the beautiful lanai - they really enjoyed all of the pool toy options - especially the giant flamingo! We also made use of the beach chairs, coolers and snorkel equipment. The house is very well stocked inside and out! Also - the location could not have been better. Not being familiar with the island, we decided on Kailua based on online research and after exploring much of O'ahu over the 2 weeks we were there, I can say that Kailua Beach was by far the prettiest one that we visited. The sand is so white and soft and the water is SO blue with gentle waves that were perfect for the kids. The fact that this amazing beach is right across the street from this beautiful property really makes this a wonderful find. I highly recommend this property! I sure hope that we can make it back to O'ahu one day and would stay here again in a heartbeat! Mahalo!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marisa and Guy B.

Beautiful home, great location!

We stayed at Ka'hela in 2007. I was a little worried that the place would feel "old" or too "worn in". Not the case! Still really gorgeous! The trees and other greenery around the property have really grown, which provides a lot of privacy when enjoying the yard and pool. The rooms are clean and beautifully decorated, and the A/C in the bedrooms wonderfully combats the humidity. The home is fully stocked and very organized. The location is perfect -- steps to Kailua beach park, and an easy uphill to the Lanikai loop. Walking distance to bike/Kayak rentals, pizza, drinks, etc. We really enjoyed our stay and hopefully it won't be another 12 years before we return. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

P Sean C., Edmonton

Ka'Hela Outstanding

the Oahu Eastside Beaches the Ka'Hela grounds the Ka"Hela house the Ka'hela staples the Ka'Hela security the Ka'Hela comfort & cleanliness were all that a family could ask for...... We hope to return to Paradise!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Beautiful home, excellent security, close to a great beach.

First of all, we have rented many homes and condos throughout the years. This is the best stocked home that we have ever rented. The kitchen has all the pots, pans dishes that you will ever need, whether you decide to eat in or go out. The owner even provides containers for leftovers to be stored (first time we have seen this). We were also provided with plenty of garbage bags, dish soap (even for the dishwasher) and laundry detergent. The kitchen also had different sized tumblers for after dinner drinks. This may seem like no big deal for most people, but I have stayed at many high-end places where they were not provided. The home was exceptionally clean and very close to the beach. In fact, we were across the street from a beautiful park by Kailua Beach. The security gate was an added bonus and very easy to use even though we never felt unsafe in this area (we walked to Buzz's Restaurant for dinner). The garage with opener was also an added bonus, nice place to store all of our diving gear. Very nice Tommy Bahama beach chairs with back-pack straps were provided. This home felt as comfortable as our own home, it was definitely nice to be away from the crowds at Waikiki Beach (we did do a beach day there). Kellie, the manager for the owners, had great communication and answered all of our questions promptly. When visiting Oahu, we will surely stay here again and we would recommend this home to our family and friends.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marcus U.

Second Home

This house is just plain wonderful. Modern appliances, granite countertops, two master bedrooms with walk-in closets, two-car garage, washer and dryer, and FOUR full bathrooms. If you're coming from the Mainland you might be thinking, "What's the big deal?" But after having spent a few weeks looking at real estate in Kailua and Kaneohe, I can tell you, this house is a gem, with features that are extremely uncommon here. It is pure luxury, right across the street from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It also has a beautiful pool with lush, tropical landscaping; it really is paradise. My family of six moved to Hawaii and stayed for two months while we were waiting to move into permanent housing, and we loved every minute of it and hated to leave. Kellie the property manager was fantastic to deal with, and Liz the owner, was so flexible and accommodating to our changing schedule; I can't thank her enough. The house is perfect for a beach vacation. Beach towels are provided, and the garage has plenty of beach chairs, toys, snorkels, and boogie boards. I even left a skim board behind for future guests. This was a great stay and I highly recommend.
Stayed 60 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teri C.

Perfect Family Vacation

This house was amazing, had everything you could want. Beautiful yard/pool. The beach access was especially great for a family, being able to walk there made beach days very easy. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ute T.

Beautiful house in best location

Our family of 8 (three generations) had a wonderful time at this beautiful house. The house is in the best location, right across the street from Kailua beach and park and a short walk away from stunning Lanikai beach (we enjoyed snorkeling there). Wonderful views from Pillbox Hike, just up the hill from Lanikai beach. We were able to explore some other parts of the island during our stay with our rental cars (North Shore, Hawaii Kai, Waikiki) and were happy to have chosen to stay in Kailua. The house was beautiful and provided lots of space and privacy for all of us. It was clean, well taken care of and stocked with everything we needed. The kitchen especially was probably the best stocked kitchen we have ever seen in a rental house. We enjoyed the outdoor pool as well as the grill. The yard felt very much like a private paradise. Kellie, the manager, was wonderful. She communicated with us before the trip and was very responsive to our questions during our stay. We hope to return to this beautiful place!

10/10 Excellent

Harold D., Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Great family location

The location of this house is fantastic. Walk across the road to the park and 3minuites later you are on Kailua Beach. The pool was nice as well. It is a little crowded out in the pool area and the living room when all 8 of us were in the same spot and there were not enough places for all 8 to sit comfortably at the pool or living room watching the Olympics. Kitchen was great. The house is all of 5 minutes from downtown and centrally located to all of the island and attractions. We had a great time. Special thanks to Kellie who was always available and helpful.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard & Nancy G.

Family Vacation Site

7 adults & 1 grandchild enjoyed our Kailua (the house is in Kailua, not Lanikai) family vacation very much, in large part due to the excellent house we rented. We had plenty of room to spread out, giving us privacy when needed, & a spacious living/dining room & patio/pool area for meals and fun! The beach is nearby, shopping and restaurants are accessible, and downtown Honolulu/Waikiki are a short drive away.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Felisa F.

Great house, great location!

Our family of 6 (4 adults, two children) stayed in this wonderful home. We loved how spacious it was, everyone had their own room and bathroom. Every kitchen tool we could ever have needed and more was available for use, and the house was well stocked with paper goods and cleaning items (paper towels, dish soap, laundry detergent, etc). The amount of beach and pool toys was very much appreciated. Our toddler enjoyed every second in the pool and its just a short walk to the most beautiful beach! The owner and Kellie, the property manager, were friendly and easily accessible pre-travel and during our stay. It was wonderful how the bedrooms had AC, however I echo another reviewer in mentioning that it would be nice to have AC in the common space. We didn't get crosswinds blowing unless we had the sliding doors, the front door and the garage door open, which was alright since it's a gated lane, but not ideal. It was a hot August, and a quick dip in the pool or at the beach was an easy resolution as well. Overall, a fantastic stay at Kahela. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

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