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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 hotel room with a bed, orange sofa, glass coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
swim, surf, kayak, stroll, snorkel...walking distance
A bathroom with a walk-in shower, a toilet, a sink, and a mirror.
A cozy room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

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.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kailua Beach
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Kailua, HI
  • Place, Kailua Beach
    โ€ช9 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Kalama Beach
    โ€ช14 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Kalama Beach Park
    โ€ช2 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    โ€ช35 min driveโ€ฌ

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

plumeria room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Footsteps to Hawaii's Best Beach

State of Hawaii Transient Accommodation Registration: TA-046-155-5712-01

In compliance with the revised ordinances of the City and County of Honolulu, the minimum rental period for this property is 30 days. This property, a legally established dwelling, will be available for your occupancy for a minimum of 30 days. Schedule your stay for as long or as short as you like. Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding the length of stay and availability.

Your fully furnished cottage with On-site parking, equipped with A/C, W/D, Integrated sound system to a smart phone, walk in shower for two, smart TV, Cable and free Wi-Fi is just a short five minute walk to beautiful Kailua Beach, a two mile stretch of sparkling white sand and turquoises waters. Adjoining Lanikai beach is just a couple more minutes walk away. Both have been rated among the best beaches in the USA.
Some of Oahu's best hiking trails are also in close proximity to our location.












Swim with the green sea turtles. Kayak or sail to one of the secluded offshore islands to enjoy the best Hawaii has to offer.

Located only a few houses from beautiful Kailua Beach Park. This tastefully decorated and fully furnished studio, king sized bed, provides the perfect vacation spot in paradise.

With more than 50 years of Kailua residency, your hosts will gladly suggest sights and adventures to help you have the very best vacation possible.

Keywords: Cottage - Attached
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA-197-713-5104-01, GE-046-155-5712-01
Property # 26021vb
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 and a deadlock
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

About the area

Kailua

Located in Kailua, this cottage is in a rural area. Waikiki Beach Walk and Ala Moana Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Honolulu Zoo and Kualoa Ranch. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours 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 - 34 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Hฤlaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 32 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชStarbucks - โ€ฌ10 min walk
  • โ€ชPaia Fish Market Kailua - โ€ฌ13 min walk
  • โ€ชMaui Brewing Company Kailua - โ€ฌ12 min walk
  • โ€ชMorning Brew - โ€ฌ11 min walk
  • โ€ชThe Sunrise Shack - โ€ฌ5 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 5-min walk to Kailua Beach?

As of 14 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5-min walk to Kailua Beach on 10 Mar 2027 start from ยฃ3,199, 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 at Footsteps to Hawaii's Best Beach ?

On-site 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 ?

Checkout 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 Kailua Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack Y.

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Piper H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Russ R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brianne W.

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

Absolutely incredible rental ๐ŸŒด

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

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 wonโ€™t be able to rebook. Well furnished, well supplied, bright and clean. Unpack your bag and start the vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma P.

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

Caroline F.

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 25 Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Teri S.

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!๐Ÿ˜Š
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

J S G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Roxana P.

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 . ๐Ÿค™๐Ÿผ Mahalo ๐ŸŒบ We will be back! Roxana and Dacian
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph I.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave & Laura P.

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

Lorna H.

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

Teodora I.

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

Ian C.

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.

About the host

Hosted by rick mcmahon

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Grew up in Europe, Asia and Manhattan beach, California. Traveled extensively and chose Kailua, Hawaii to live the past 47 years. We can offer great suggestions on where to go, what to do, and how and when to enjoy the myriad of activities and sights.

Why they chose this property

It is Brand New with everything a cute and comfortable cottage should have. Onsite parking, A/C and a lovely lanai with mountain views. It is in a PERFECT location to enjoy so much that Kailua has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage has a huge lanai, with a front yard all your own capturing the balmy trade winds, sunrises and sounds of birds to awake your senses. It is bright and tastefully decorated to make you feel at home. After a hot day at the beach, you can come home to air conditioning to cool off and more importantly get a good nights sleep.

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