Relax in our tropical home near beaches and hiking on the island of Oahu in Hawaii
House • Honolulu HI United States
4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
3 Beds
2 Bathrooms
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal
Hospitality
Hospitality Description : Passing through on your way to another island or cruise ship? We may be able to help you out.
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Listed March 2024
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General Overview
Aloha! We invite you to come relax in our Honolulu, Hawaii tropical home. We are centrally located within 3 miles of world-class snorkeling, hiking, beaches, restaurants, and shopping. Located in the neighborhood of Hawaii Kai in Honolulu on the southeast shore of the island of Oahu, our 2 bed/2 bath primary home features a tropical garden and lanai that are perfect for enjoying morning coffee or an afternoon glass of wine or mai tai. We love our home and know you will feel comfortable and relaxed here!
Our home is in a perfect location to explore the entire island, unwind, and experience the culture and beauty of Hawaii. A few things that you will find within minutes of our home are:
- 1 minute to Kuliouou Ridge hike (intermediate hike with sweeping views; 4 miles roundtrip)
- 2 minutes to Kuliouou Beach Park - enjoy a picnic oceanside
- 3 minutes to Roy's Restaurant - upscale dining with a relaxing, local flare
- 5 minutes to Costco, Safeway grocery stores. Everything you need to stock up
- 5 minutes to Hanauma Bay snorkeling - world-class snorkeling and one of the island’s top attractions
- 15 minutes to Waimanalo Beach and Makapuu Lighthouse hike
- 20 minutes to Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach, top rated beaches
- 20 minutes to world famous Waikiki
- 20 minutes to airport
- 30 minutes to Pearl Harbor Memorial
- 45 minutes to a traditional Hawaiian luau
- 45 minutes to Haleiwa, famous north shore surf town
- 1/3 mile walk to bus stop for public transportation (bus)
The Space
Our home is open concept, with the living room, kitchen, and dining room all connected and on the main floor.
The living room includes a TV with streaming services, a large reclining couch, and an eat-in bar.
The formal dining room seats 6 (but we bet you'll prefer eating outside in the garden)
The modern, fully equipped kitchen has everything you would need should you like to cook, including refrigerator/freezer, oven, gas cooktop, and microwave. There is a gas BBQ on the deck.
The two bedrooms are also on the main level. Bedroom 1 has a queen size bed and twin sized futon, a desk, and closet space. There is an A/C unit available if visiting during the warmer summer months. Bedroom 1 has an en suite bathroom with walk in shower.
Bedroom 2 has a full size bed and a desk. The bathroom features a walk in shower and plenty of natural light and space.
A separate laundry room one floor down includes washer, dryer and extra refrigerator/freezer.
In our garage you’ll find beach chairs, beach umbrella, boogie boards, surfboards and coolers for a day at one of the many nearby beaches.
The highlight of our home is the relaxing tropical garden with adirondack chairs where you can enjoy morning coffee or a glass of wine or mai tai in the afternoon. A side lanai is also ideal to enjoy an outdoor meal. There is a gas BBQ on the deck. You’ll find an outdoor shower near the home entrance to rinse off after your day at the beach.
Guest Access
There is a short flight of stairs to the main entrance.
Notes
Our home is a non-smoking home and is low allergen. In Hawaii, shoes are not worn in the house.
To alleviate your needing to clean on your vacation, we collect a $225 cleaning fee on your departure. We just ask that you gather towels and linens, empty the trash, and start the dishwasher.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Beach
Water
Tropical
Culture
Hiking
Last minute
Good public transport
Golf
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Our home is in a residential neighborhood. If you walk 1/2 mile toward the ocean you’ll arrive at a beach park that is perfect for an afternoon picnic. Walk 1/2 mile up toward the valley and you’ll arrive at the trailhead of one of our island’s most popular hikes - Kuliouou Ridge.
Getting to my home
Our home is an easy and short 20 minute drive from the main Honolulu airport. It is best to rent a car at the airport to get around the island. You can also catch an Uber (approximately $50 one way) from the airport and then use public transportation (bus). Please note the nearest bus stop is a flat 1/3 mile walk from our home.
Nearest airport
Honolulu's airport is the Daniel K. Inouye Airport (HNL) and it is a 20 minute drive from our home.
Map of Approximate Location
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Bedroom 2 (Queen bed w/ full futon). A/C unit and en suite bathroom.
Bedroom 2: Futon that can be set up either as a twin bed or couch. Let us know your preference!
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 2
Parking for one vehicle near entrance.
Outdoor shower to rinse sand from the beach
Laundry room
A view of our community from a nearby hike. Our home is located 2 miles from here, in the furthest valley shown. The beach park and hike mentioned can be seen in this photo.
This is our valley. Our home is not visible in this photo but is located 1 mile from here up toward the base of the mountains. This mountain ridge is one of our islands most popular hikes - Kuliouou Ridge Trail. It is 3 miles each way on a hiking trail that is at times steep. Suitable for kids 12+.
A map to help you get oriented on the island of Oahu. Our home is on the south shore, near Koko Crater and many restaurants, famous beaches and hikes. It is a beautiful 1 hour drive to the North Shore and just 20 minutes to Waikiki and the airport.
We are a 5 minute drive from some of Hawaii's most beautiful beaches. Our son's 10 college roommates enjoyed Spring Break at our home and as you can see, it's a comfortable beach house. Hawaiian style!
Our little family! We are retired so may travel by ourselves, or with our 23 and 25 year old sons, or with another retired couple depending on the destination.