Great house, great lanai, great pool, great beach, great location. What more could you ask for? This house was an excellent place for our two week, 3 generation family vacation. Quiet, gated street, right across from Kailua Beach Park, one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii, yet close enough to spend the day in Waikiki. The house was well equipped including lots of sand and floating toys for the children, plus beach chairs and towels. Loved, loved, loved it!
Patricia M., Brossard, Quebec, Canada, 1.6.12
The location of this home is outstanding. The ability to walk out the front gate and step in Kailua Beach Park absolutely spoiled us. We stayed in the house with another family, so having two master bedrooms and two rooms for four kids (a bed for each) was absolutely brilliant. The open layout of the kitchen / family room / eating area flowed extremely well into the back yard with the pool. We loved the wiring in the house and the mp3 / iPod hook up at the desk that allowed us to listen to our music both inside and at the pool. House is stocked very well. Thanks for a great home away from home!
Robert B., Fenton, Missouri, 9.26.11
The size and space and the decor. Very good to difficult to choose, - Kailua beach? surf lessons? seeing our friends again?? The Beach House in Kauai, (was slightly disappointed with Buzz's this time. My daughters surfing Although Hawaii is a long way it is still very 'doable' Walk to Kalapawi market for your morning coffee and Lanikai in the early evening. Enjoy Kailua Beach as much as possible From England coming via LAX and back via San Francisco makes a great trip and alleviates some of the jet lag. The longer you can spend in Hawaii the better.
Judith M., Croydon, Surrey, 9.15.11
The house was very comfortable, spacious, and well equipped. The children, ages 6 and 9, found the pool excellent and spent hours there, swimming and diving for rings. The landscaping made it very pleasant to sit out there and watch them. The beach was lovely with its fine sand and clear, warm water. We watched turtles swimming and some of the party even saw sea horses. One of the best aspects we should not advertise, but it was great to be away from the main tourist areas. The closest restaurant, Buzz's, was crowded and noisy, although the food was good. We found a good Italian restaurant in Kailua.
Kay I., Parnell, Auckland, 8.28.11
The villa was amazing and we really enjoyed our stay. It was almost perfect except for the fact that there was a mistake made and we could not reach anybody when we arrived, and also that nobody came to clean the pool which became quite dirty. The owners were quickly available, however, and reacted very appropriately. We loved the beach in front of the house, one of the nicest we saw on the island. The place was very quiet and safe. Everything was exactly as described or better, no surprises! Thank you very much, we had a great time! We definitely recommend this villa.
Rimma O., Westmount, Quebec, 6.9.11
The unit was well situated for relaxation at the beach and at the house. Everything we needed to have a relaxing time was there, including beach chairs, towels and boogie boards. The best part of our trip was just having time to spend with our adult children, their families and our Oahu cousins. The best restaurant we visited was Tokkuri-Tei for sushi and Japanese food and Uncle Bo's for Pupus both in Honolulu. We drove to a lot of other parts of the island so next time I would want to spend more time around Kailua.
Gary S., Laurel, MD, 1.12.11
Laulea is a beautiful home that provided a perfect retreat for our family vacation. The photos are 100% accurate, but in some ways, did not do justice to the splendor. The home is spacious and comfortable, with upgrade features and amenities throughout. The owners are gracious, responsive and accommodating -- appropriate proud owners of this property, which they keep in immaculate condition. Well-stocked kitchen; lots of pool/beach toys provided in garage. The gated street of 5 homes is truly private, and couldn't be more convenient to Kailua Beach Park - directly across the street. Helpful information not included in their property description is the bedroom configuration: Lower Level: Master Bedroom with King; Second Bedroom with two Twin beds Upper Level: Master Bedroom with King; Second Bedroom with two Double/Full beds. Air Conditioning in Master Bedrooms only, operates 7pm-7am. I found the Vacation Rental Agent contract off putting, particularly the no cancellation/no refund policy. I considered renting elsewhere on this basis alone. I purchased trip insurance for peace of mind, and fortunately, everything worked out perfectly. No regrets whatsoever. We would be thrilled to stay here again, and recommend to others without reservation.
Michael S., Milton, GA, 8.8.10
Our stay at Lau Leu was fantastic. The house is well located close to the beach (2 min walk) and only a 5 min drive to the local town center. Peter (Owner) met us at the house and gave us a run down on local activities, shopping, house amenities, etc which was nice to see a host care about his guests and take the time. The house is only 6-8 years old and is in very good condition and is in a gated community, which was nice with our young children running around. Everything was set up and ready to go for us including all lights on, pool cleaned, keys in the rights places, towels and linen all prepped and a nice fresh welcome basket with some good local goodies. Buzz'z steak house is only a 2 min walk and is a must visit to have some Poke and as many Mai Tai's as they will allow!!! We really enjoyed our long stay and would go back to visit Lau Lea with our family anytime. Thank You
Scott S., Carmel, IN, 6.29.10
We've made numerous trips to Hawaii and have visited all but one of the islands. We love Kailua Beach because it offers a family friendly atmosphere, close proximity to good shopping and great golf courses, one of the best beaches in Hawaii -- and all the while maintaining a sleepy laid back atmosphere. (It's no wonder that the author of the Oahu Revealed book (a must read for any visitor) chose to live in Kailua Beach while he was writing his book.) We've stayed in Kailua on one other occasion and during our first visit we learned a lot about the area and determined the best place to stay for our next trip. We found it in Lau Lea. The house turned out to be simply amazing and met or exceeded all of our requirements. 1) Beach access -- It's hard to get closer to the beach than Lau Lea. It's basically right across the street. Kailua Beach Park is one of the nicest beach parks on Oahu 2) Pool -- The pool was great with the kids and for cooling off after a day of golf or hiking. 3) High End Amenities -- The house is brand new and completely buffed out. Granite counters, travertine floor, high end artwork, high ceilings, air conditioning (this was a big plus) primo lanai, plush landscaping, custom furniture, outdoor shower, 5 star kitchen and bathrooms (huge walk-in showers), big flat screen TV, and even an indoor/outdoor stereo. Other pluses: 1) Nice neighbors. The kept to themselves for the most part, and offered to let us use their kayaks and all of their gear. How cool is that? 2) A block away from Buzz's Steak House and Kalapawai Market -- We walked there every morning for our coffee. Great spot. 3) Also within walking distance to Lanikai Beach (nice, but overrated in our book), Kayak rental, and Hawaiian shave ice shop. 4) The owners -- The owners are life long residents of Kailua and they know everything to do in the area. They welcomed us when we arrived and were available if we needed them, but more importantly they never intruded and they stayed away unless we asked them to come by. They understand that people take a vacation to get away from others and spend time with family. We never felt as though we were being supervised or checked on. They really just get it. It was perfect. We will be coming back for sure!
Matthew L., Anchorage, AK, 6.1.10
WE LOVED THIS RENTAL! We had such a good time. Honestly, the pictures don't do it justice. The house is so beautiful and comfortable. It's near by local restaurants, shopping and right across the street from the beach. It's in a really quiet gated community, very relaxing. I would definitely go back to this house and defiinitely back to Kailua. Everyone was so friendly there and there is tons of stuff to do. Buzz's was definitely the best for drinks and the bartenders were awesome. You definitely have to head down the beach for some boogie boarding, or go to Waikiki and hang out. We had a great time and having a nice house to relax in, made it that much better!
Nicole H., The Dalles, Oregon, 11.16.09
We found the house perfect for our family of 5 adults and 3 children. There are only 5 homes in this development with a private driveway and security gate.The beautiful sandy beach was a short walk from the front security gate and there were public restrooms in the park. Safe swimming for children at this beach. The house provided beach chairs, towels, body boards for wave surfing and buckets and shovels for the children. The heated pool at the house was very nice. We liked the small town feel of Kailua and yet it was an easy 12 mile drive to Honolulu, Pearl Harbor or the airport. A good kickoff point to reach all parts of Oahu. We had sunny weather but the house is located on the windy side of the Island.
Raymond M., Vancouver, Washington, 3.27.09
Our family couldn't have asked for a better experience at Laulea. The location was perfect for getting to the beach and the provided beach toys and towels was fantastic for our suitcase space. I would recommend this house to everyone and look forward to returning in the VERY near future.
Melanie G., New York, NY, 7.7.08
Excellent rental! It had all the amenities. Only thing is the A/C should be central throughout the whole house. The 2 masters ran on a timer, but other than that, it was terrific. Great location, very comfortable, and every convenience you can imagine. We loved it. Truly a fantastic location and trip!
Paul C., Highlands Ranch, Co, 6.26.08
the rental was a no brainer. everything was in place and everything worked as advertised. the beach was great
Orlando S., Kentwood, Michigan, 2.10.08
very peaceful and quiet...Home is very comfortable and a great location in Kailua...Neighbors were especially nice and quiet...Enjoyed pool and all the comforts...Thanks again......
Paul S., Oakland, CA, 1.7.08
One of the best vacations we've ever had. Laulea was everything we expected and more. The quality and cleanliness was unsurpassed, and the Kailua area is a great break for kicking back and relaxing!
Mike B., Nashville, TN, 8.6.07
Laulea is in perfect location ... set back from the main road, across the street from Kailua Park and beach, within walking distance of a great restaurant (Buzz's), a small market and shaved ice. We loved the roominess of the house and the pool!
Susan J., San Diego, CA, 7.10.07
It was a perfect home away from home, close to the beach, clean, comfortable and relaxing. Had the best time ever would go back in an instant.
Mario M., Cookeville, Tennessee, 4.18.07
A fabulous visit at Laulea. If you want clean, convenient, well equipped, and beautiful this is it! I only wish I'd known ahead of time how many extras were included (could have saved room in my suitcase)! Pool was wonderful. Less than 5 minute walk to be standing in the ocean. Great coffee shop, restaurant and walking, jogging all right there. Couldn't even dream of anything better. Hope to be back there again soon!
Cindy H., Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, 4.8.07
Fine living in paradise! Comfortable, convenient, and fully equipped for beach side living and a base for exploring all of Oahu. If you think you need to pack it, don't ... it's already here. Kailua is a beautiful community for those looking to avoid the Waikiki scene.
Paul C., Alexandria, VA, 4.7.07
Thank you for the great customer service and rental home. We will definitely use you again and recommend you to others. Thanks again.
Stephanie W., Las Vegas, NV, 12.13.06
The owner of this house thought of absolutely EVERYTHING!!! We couldn't have asked for a more comfortable and convenient place to stay while in paradise. The walk to the beach is just as described..short and beautiful. We will no doubt be back next year!!!
Natasha or Michael S., Angleton, TX, 10.23.06
