We loved this house - it's very spacious, has a huge veranda and was in great shape. The room with the queen in it only had transparent curtains so that lacked some privacy and made it very bright - while the yard was private the veranda was right outside the window so I think this should be fixed. The master is huge with a spacious closet (sliding doors with lots of cutouts but solid enough to block some light) where we fit the playpen for our toddler to sleep.There were a few spices etc in the kitchen but not as much as many condos we've stayed in - we had to buy our own sugar, syrup, soy sauce, ketchup etc (it would have been nice to at least have sugar around). It was incredibly clean with great outdoor spaces, was well-maintained and had great beach supplies (chairs, umbrella, sand toys, some snorkel equipment, boogie board). The bike mentioned in one review isn't there anymore.
I'd say our only significant issue with the place was that the road was very loud. From reviews we were prepared for some road noise but hoped since it was only a two-lane road outside that it wouldn't be that loud. As it is, it's a very busy road with motorbikes, buses and loud stereos going by literally shaking the house fairly often. It had only a wooden fence unlike a lot of properties on the road that had concrete to dampen the noise. We did get used to it to some degree but I think would still look for a different place next time just to get at least a house or two away from the road. Otherwise great location close to Lanikai, the beautiful pillbox hike (gorgeous sweeping views), VERY close to Kailua beach (2 minutes walk) and close to the town center and amenities. The town had everything we needed except a good gym that didn't require longer commitment (the YMCA for example wanted minimum of a 1 month pass). Beautiful spot all round though!
Laura L., Calgary, AB, 12.10.11
we enjoyed hanging out in the lanai, watching our toddler play in the yard! the street was a bit noisy, but the beach was a block away, so overall a wonderful home away from home!
Maki K., New york, Ny, 5.7.11
We just love this place! This was our second trip to Kailua Beach House and we hope to be there again soon. The only issues we had was that the twin beds were not very comfortable, the DVD player wasn't working great, and the fridge had some water leaking from it (from ice that was melting at the bottom of the freezer) when we first got there and on Thanksgiving day when the fridge was opened often. We are really hoping the new owners don't up the rent and get it out of our price range... Awesome, awesome place! My 4 year old daughter said to me after being there for 2 nights, "Mom, I just love our new place." I had to break it to her that it wasn't ours and we were just staying there for the week. She said, "that's ok, I still love it!" Thanks a million! - The Beckwiths
Jennifer B., San Marcos, CA, 12.2.09
We loved the house and its proximity to the beach. The covered porch area was our favorite part of the house, especially the cushy red chairs. Verena was very accomodating and we loved the fruit basket that was left for us. Our favorite beach nearby is Lanikai beach. It is a hidden treasure with good snorkeling and calm surf. The house had a few issues that we discovered during our stay, and were repaired, but the inconvenience can't be overlooked. Those include, the cable was out on the tv, the dishwasher didn't work, the ice maker in the fridge didn't dispense, the drain in the guest bathtub was clogged and the roof leaked when it rained hard. All of the maintenance people who came were very friendly and apologetic about the inconvenience. With these issues rectified, we loved the house and would stay again if the opportunity arose.
Tom E., Suquamish, WA, 11.8.09
The house was wonderful and very close to the beach. Our favorite (and very reasonable) restaraunt was Pinky's. Our biggest challenge was getting used to all the traffic. We live in a very quiet neighborhood and are not used to traffic during the night. Highly suggest taking ear plugs for night time if your like us. Verena was a joy to work with and the house was very clean. We spent most of our time golfing (37 courses on the island) - just not enough days to play them all!
Crystal C., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 3.28.09
This unit was lovely, exceptionally clean and beautifully decorated. The yard looked manicured. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and appreciated the little extras that were provided in the house. Our customer service was all that we expected and Verena was very accomodating and thoughtful. We are all three originally from Honolulu and live on the mainland. It was a return trip for us and we thought it would be fun to stay in Kailua and get away from busy Honolulu. Our expectations were met. We enjoyed Buzz's restaurant very much. Loved the beach access and spent relaxing time there with some wonderful photos. We drove to Lanikai beach and have great pictures of that area. We would highly recommend this unit to friends. The only negative was the street noise of which you have no control. We loved the outdoor plants and fence blocking us from seeing the traffic. Our drive along the north shore was definitely a high light. We stopped and had fresh shrimp along the way and hit Ted's bakery on the way back to try their chocolate haupia. All in all it was just a wonderful trip. We had fun shopping in some of Kailua's gift stores and returned with many treasures. Enjoyed delicious malasadas and sweet bread at Agnes' bakery in Kailua. The three of us, two sisters and a cousin have wonderful memories to share with our families and friends.
Geneva R., Fircrest, WA, 5.14.08
Not enough information where the key was and how to open the door - didn't know which one to open.rnTelephone help wasn't there, she was taking a vacation.rnThe house was nice but too warm.rnCannot stay without the air conditioner in Master Bed Room.rnMaybe the house owner should paint the Roof in white.rnNot good enough for the money I paid.rnCleaning fee is too expensive for our clean stay.rnKuni
KATSUHIRO K., TOKYO, JAPAN, 8.2.07
The house was very roomy and the covered lanai was great for sitting outdoors at night with a few drinks. Close proximity to the beach was a bonus just a couple of minutes walk.
Simone W., NSW, 2752, 7.10.07
Kailua Beach House is wonderfully appointed and well-thought-out for guests to have a relaxing and wonderful time. The big lanai adds to the comfort and spaciousness of the house, and the yard plantings add to the privacy and magic. It is also situated in a great location, walkable to Kailua Beach (for sunrises and sunsets especially), within a few miles of Lanikai Beach and Hanauma Bay snorkeling, and a short drive to Honolulu. It was ideal for us, and we'd recommend it to any friends headed toward Oahu.
Peg G., Fairfax, CA, 6.26.07
The house was beautiful
Marion S., Lawrence, KS, 8.5.06
The house was a great place to stay to enjoy a vacation at your own pace, no need to hurry here. We enjoyed having our own space to come back to after a day or afternoon out. The house had everything you need for just about anything, we only wish we would have discovered the shed full of beach equipment sooner than our last day! I would recommend this house to anyone going.
Samantha W., Eagle River, Alaska, 2.20.06
The house was wonderful and well equipped. There were a couple of suggestions that people made regarding the house that I thought I would add. First was the plastic on the larger beds. I understand that this is probably done for sanitary reasons, but it made sleeping a little uncomfortable. Also, we recommend that there be a lock for the bike, it made it difficult to go in to any stores while on a bike ride... Other than that, it was fantastic. Very beautiful, no problems what so ever. Nice short walk to the beach, and a nice walk down the beach to the local store or Buzz's. Thanks a million for a wonderful vacation!
Jennifer B., San Marcos, CA, 2.8.06
We had an awesome stay...the house and garden are beautiful. Verena was always available for any questions. We'll be back.
Brett U., Raleigh, NC, 6.17.05
The house was wonderful and relaxing. We took our 3 adult children and daughter=in-law to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary and all had a great time. The home was well equipped for the times we ate in and many SCRABBLE games were played on the lanai. The beach was beautiful. We would highly recommend it.
Jean B., Fair Oaks, Ca, 3.4.05
We highly recommend this property. This location is just lovely. The neighborhood is quiet and people were friendly. We were close enough to the beach to enjoy it easily. It's across the street and half a block away. One night, as the tide came in, we could hear the surf. The garden around the house is restful and immaculate. The house is beautifully appointed and virtually brand new. This was everything we hoped for and more.
Deborah, Jim J., Medina, OH, 1.18.05
A wonderful place to stay. I recommend placing portable ac units in all the bedrooms minimally as the house was a bit too warm throughout the main living areas. Maybe better ventilation at the top of the rafters in the main home or other? Despite that, everything else was good.
Kevin F., Sterling, VA, 11.12.04