Tropical Masterpiece in the Heart of Lanikai

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Kailua, HI

Lanikai Beach3 min walk
Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead5 min walk
Kailua Beach9 min walk
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Guests to our Well-appointed, Multi-story Home Enjoy a Quiet Location in a Coveted Beach Community. Down Our Private Lane You’ll Find a Large Tropical Lot Hidden Only 400 Feet from World-renowned Lanikai Beach.

Three Bedrooms (Master Bedroom King, Second Bedroom Queen and Third With Full-size Daybed) and Two Full Baths On the Ground Floor Open Directly to a Covered Lanai Alongside the Natural Pool and Spa. Ceiling Fans and Ocean Breezes Cool All Rooms. Air Conditioning Throughout.

Our Large Yard is Professionally Landscaped With Fruit Trees, Palms, Flowers, and Ferns. Lounge Chairs and Dining Areas Complete the Outdoor Amenities.

When Designing the House, We Placed the Living Area On the Second Floor to Take Advantage of Ocean Breezes and Treetop Privacy. The Kitchen Includes Gas Oven/range; Two Sinks; Dishwasher; Microwave; and Large Refrigerator/Freezer. The Formal Dining Room Seats Six, a Large Game Table and Full-size Daybed Anchor The Living Room. An Outdoor Lanai Towards the East Contains Living Furniture, Another Dining Table, and a Spiral Staircase to the Roof. The Outdoor Lanai Towards the West Includes a Spiral Staircase Down to the Pool, a Café Table for Two And, Hidden Behind Louvered Folding Doors/windows, a Sleeping Porch With a Single Hanging Bed. The Walls Along Either Side of the Large Living Room Disappear in Pockets to Create One Extensive Indoor-Outdoor Space.

A Secluded, Paneled, Air-conditioned Study, a ½ Bath, and a Small Loft Completes the Second Floor. The Young at Heart Can Climb a Ladder to the Loft, Follow a Hidden Staircase to the Roof. Others Can Take the Spiral Staircase from the East Lanai.
The 400-square Foot Roof-top deck is the Perfect Spot for Whale-watching and Star Gazing.

Hawaii Tax Identification Number: W00776178-01

Property manager

Steve Geilfuss

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Dining area, resin local art, windward breezes

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 30

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Hawaiian Style, no footwear in the house.

The living room Plantation Chairs have "caned" seats. Please do not sit on your feet, as they will go through the seat. Very expensive to repair.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number TA-185-301-6064-01, GE-185-301-6064-01, 430080750000

About the area

Kailua

This holiday home is located in Lanikai, a neighbourhood in Kailua. 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 Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Neal S. Blaisdell Center or Stan Sheriff Center.

Kailua, HI

What's nearby

Lanikai Beach - 3 min walk
Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead - 5 min walk
Kailua Beach - 9 min walk
Beach - 4 min drive
Kailua Bay Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 36 min drive
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 8 min drive
Shack Kailua - 8 min drive
Buzz's Original Steak House - 15 min walk
Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen - 8 min drive
Bowles Burritos - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical Masterpiece in the Heart of Lanikai have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tropical Masterpiece in the Heart of Lanikai pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Tropical Masterpiece in the Heart of Lanikai located?

Located in Lanikai, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach. Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead and Kalama Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Scott C., Brooklyn, New York

23 Jul 2023

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

Really lovely stay

Steve and Chris’s house is very special. The listing actually understates how nice it is. It’s clearly a much-loved home in a gorgeous little slice of Lanikai. We had a really wonderful time. The hosts’ son and daughter-in-law, who acted as local contacts and fix-it folks, were delightful. We did get the impression that we were the first short-term tenants for a while, after a long period when the house had been rented out and the owners not around. As a result, there were some maintenance issues that I don’t think the hosts anticipated initially (a washing machine on its last legs, for example, and some misbehaving pool equipment). But they were so responsive and helpful; those issues were all eventually worked out. Overall, we loved the house and would recommend it enthusiastically.

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

11 Aug 2016

Hidden Gem in Lanikai !

We decided to do a family “staycation” this summer & had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful house in Lanikai! We received confirmation quickly & Steve was always very responsive to any questions we had. He provided useful information about the house ahead of time & met us on the first day to give a guided tour. The house is tucked away from the main street & gives you privacy, but is still walking distance from Lanikai beach & the Pillbox hiking trail. The architecture of the house was masterfully done. The master bedroom (with its own private full bathroom) & 2 other bedrooms & a shared full bathroom are on the ground floor & give you easy access to the outdoor lanai & pool area. Upstairs the main living room area is quite spacious and the formal dining room allowed our entire group to eat our meals together! The kids especially loved the pool, while the adults enjoyed lounging in the Jacuzzi. The spiral staircases & the loft with its rooftop access were unique features. The outdoor area is beautifully landscaped with tropical plants & has a small waterfall into the pool. The rooftop deck has a spectacular view of the mountains & the ocean & is great for star gazing at night. We have been raving about this place to our friends & would most definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W., Boulder Colorado

13 Feb 2016

One of the most beautifully decorated and unique houses I've ever visited

My husband and I spent our winter vacation here along with our two adult daughters. Everything about this property is perfect: lots of outdoor seating areas, a rooftop area for yoga in the morning, well-appointed kitchen and just a block from the Lanikai beach. The outdoor hot tub and pool have the feel of a remote pool/waterfall in Hana with just as much privacy. The house is decorated with some very unique pieces from all over the world. Everywhere you look there is something worthy of notice. The idea of the bedrooms below and the living areas above works very well for vacationing. Each bedroom and bathroom has an exit to the outside living areas. There were beach chairs and a beach kayak for our use during our trip. The Lanikai beach is clean and has beautiful views. We sincerely enjoyed renting this house and enjoyed all the care that went into making our stay comfortable by the home owners.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2016

About the host

Hosted by Steve Geilfuss

What makes this property unique

Check Out the Sun-rise Over the Off-shore Mokulua Islands, Or Plan Your Ascent of the Lanikai Pillbox Trail. On the Roof We Have a Bar-height Table and 4-chairs; Binoculars At-the-ready and a Suite of Outdoor Furniture Offering Relaxing Full Spectrum Views of the Skies at 21N/158W.
The Beach is a Short Walk, Around the Corner, and Down the Adjacent Drive. Take Our Beach Chairs and Umbrellas, Cooler, 2-man Kayak, Boogie Boards, Or Masks/snorkels; Discover Why Lanikai is Rated One of the World’s Best Beaches.
We Have 3 Bicycles That You Are Welcome to Use. Explore Lanikai Via “da Loop,” a 2-mile Bike/running Path Around the Neighborhood. Private Lanikai Park With Playground Equipment and a Basketball Court is Two Blocks Away. Walk Or Bike Through Kailua Beach Park to Kalapawai Market for Coffee, to Island Snow for Shave Ice, Or to Buzz’s Steak House for Mai Tais. “Downtown” Kailua is Less Than Two Miles Away; Replete With Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment Choices.

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