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Welcome To Hale Kai
Mountain View Kitchen
Mountain View Living Area
Mountain View Pool View
Mountain View Coffee Table
Mountain View LIving Area
Mountain View Bathroom
Mountain View King Size Bed
Oceanfront Bedroom
Oceanfront Kitchen
Oceanfront Bathroom
Oceanfront Living Room
Oceanfront Breakfast Nook
Oceanfront Living Area
Large Flat Screen HDTV
Backyard Is The Pacific Ocean
Loft in Mountainview
View From The Beach In Front Of Property
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps3
- 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay
3 nights
Photos and Description of the Kailua vacation house rental
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Sleeps 3
Hale Kai- Private one bedroom one bathroom & studio with loft units located in a home in Kailua on the ocean. The Units face the ocean & mountains. They have separate entrances, bathrooms, lanais, and full kitchens. These are deluxe vacation rental units with 16-foot vaulted ceilings, air conditioning, granite detailing in the kitchen and bathrooms areas, and wood & tiled floors with area carpets. On site free parking and high speed Internet connection are included. We offer private and tranquil accommodations including a 60 ft natural saltwater lap pool with waterfalls.
Unlike many Kailua vacation rentals these are licensed and legal vacation rentals. There will not be a risk of arriving to an accommodation that has been shut down due to non licensing.
Please see our other Kailua Vrbo listing:
Vrbo #16632
Vrbo # 49514
Tax ID: W00995442-01
2 Reviews of Property 222948 in Kailua, Hawaii
Absolutely Oceanfront-60 ft lap pool w/ waterfalls-$199
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Absolutely Oceanfront-60 ft lap pool w/ waterfalls-$199
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p222948
+1 808 254-1101
Kailua
Oahu
Great location for couples and small families.
Submitted: August 9, 2012
Stayed: July 2012
We booked this property on short notice and really enjoyed it and found it a good value. We originally wanted to stay in the Ocean View unit the entire stay, but due to availability we ended up spending a couple of days in the Mountain view unit first and then transferred to the Ocean view unit, so we've seen both units.
The Mountain view unit is listed as a studio; however, it is the larger unit with a larger kitchen and bathroom (two sinks and large tub with waterfall shower), a large patio overlooking the beautiful and very clean pool and with views of the mountain. The unit has a king size bed and 2 mattresses in the loft that's accessible via ladder only (my son loved it). You won't see the ocean; however, there is a table and chairs outside the entrance overlooking the ocean (great for morning coffee or al fresco dining) and you can hear the ocean waves when the door and windows are open.
The Ocean view unit has a smaller bathroom and kitchen/living area, but the bedroom is private (separate room with a door) with a queen size bed. The living area had a twin size sofa bed. A little snug for the three of us but with a view that can't be beat!
There is a washer/dryer in the garage downstairs and typically open during the day. The owners provide a cooler, beach chairs and towels, and if you ask they may even have snorkeling gear available although we rented ours at a shop in town. As the descriptions indicate, this is an ocean front property but the rocky coastline means no swimming. Instead we got to see green sea turtles swimming right in front of the house and watched small crabs running in and out of the rocks. For beach goers, the closest beach park is a few minute drive away and is very clean and nice. Nearby stores include a Safeway grocery store, Burger King, Sizzlers, a coffee place, and a well-reviewed Korean restaurant. A few minutes further in town you'll find many diverse eateries, a Macy's department store, and several high-end grocery stores. Honolulu and Waikiki are about 30 minutes away by car.
Overall we were very pleased with the location, the amenities and the feeling of being in a quiet and peaceful residential area experiencing a more typical Hawaii. I would definitely recommend this property for couples and small families.
The Mountain view unit is listed as a studio; however, it is the larger unit with a larger kitchen and bathroom (two sinks and large tub with waterfall shower), a large patio overlooking the beautiful and very clean pool and with views of the mountain. The unit has a king size bed and 2 mattresses in the loft that's accessible via ladder only (my son loved it). You won't see the ocean; however, there is a table and chairs outside the entrance overlooking the ocean (great for morning coffee or al fresco dining) and you can hear the ocean waves when the door and windows are open.
The Ocean view unit has a smaller bathroom and kitchen/living area, but the bedroom is private (separate room with a door) with a queen size bed. The living area had a twin size sofa bed. A little snug for the three of us but with a view that can't be beat!
There is a washer/dryer in the garage downstairs and typically open during the day. The owners provide a cooler, beach chairs and towels, and if you ask they may even have snorkeling gear available although we rented ours at a shop in town. As the descriptions indicate, this is an ocean front property but the rocky coastline means no swimming. Instead we got to see green sea turtles swimming right in front of the house and watched small crabs running in and out of the rocks. For beach goers, the closest beach park is a few minute drive away and is very clean and nice. Nearby stores include a Safeway grocery store, Burger King, Sizzlers, a coffee place, and a well-reviewed Korean restaurant. A few minutes further in town you'll find many diverse eateries, a Macy's department store, and several high-end grocery stores. Honolulu and Waikiki are about 30 minutes away by car.
Overall we were very pleased with the location, the amenities and the feeling of being in a quiet and peaceful residential area experiencing a more typical Hawaii. I would definitely recommend this property for couples and small families.
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Absolutely Oceanfront-60 ft lap pool w/ waterfalls-$199
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p222948
+1 808 254-1101
Kailua
Oahu
Pleasant stay with great views.
Submitted: February 28, 2009
Stayed: February 2009
This condo was clean and attractive with a gorgeous view of the ocean from the kitchen table or the bedroom. It was very private and decorated with nice furniture, very cottage-like. There was a TV in the bedroom for relaxing in bed and also a great flat TV mounted on the wall. I loved the high ceilings in this unit.
There are a few things that are worth noting. The owner's # is not listed on the info in the condo, so take it with you. It's not stated, but they live below the unit. In the amenities, laundry facilites are listed. However, they are in the owner's garage and you do NOT have access to this; you have to make arrangements with them while they are home--very inconvenient even though they seem very polite. The bed sheets were pilling (little bumps all over them from low quality) and the owner had them replaced immediately.
Also, there is not a kitchen sink--you have to prep food and wash dishes in the sink that you use to wash your hands after the bathroom and use to brush your teeth. There are not stovetop burners--it is a 2 burner hotplate that doesn't cook food very well. There was a tiny charcoal grill on the floor of the lanai that looked broken. We used the small gas grill by the pool.
This condo is right on the ocean, but you can't swim in front due to the high seas and rocky beach. I believe the owners tell you this too. There was once a path to the beach that's now overgrown and the stone walk is all broken with a mound of something under a blue tarp--disappointing. The area by the pool is also a little deceiving. The patio furniture is old and the area is overgrown. We didn't use the pool.
Overall, I think this would be a pleasant stay for a couple of days to see the wonderful town of Kailua with all it's character and shopping. Kailua beach is the best and we really enjoyed eating at Buzz's Original Steakhouse (really good, casual, but a little pricey). I think the listing of "deluxe" is not accurate and if you take note of everything stated above, you'll be fine.
There are a few things that are worth noting. The owner's # is not listed on the info in the condo, so take it with you. It's not stated, but they live below the unit. In the amenities, laundry facilites are listed. However, they are in the owner's garage and you do NOT have access to this; you have to make arrangements with them while they are home--very inconvenient even though they seem very polite. The bed sheets were pilling (little bumps all over them from low quality) and the owner had them replaced immediately.
Also, there is not a kitchen sink--you have to prep food and wash dishes in the sink that you use to wash your hands after the bathroom and use to brush your teeth. There are not stovetop burners--it is a 2 burner hotplate that doesn't cook food very well. There was a tiny charcoal grill on the floor of the lanai that looked broken. We used the small gas grill by the pool.
This condo is right on the ocean, but you can't swim in front due to the high seas and rocky beach. I believe the owners tell you this too. There was once a path to the beach that's now overgrown and the stone walk is all broken with a mound of something under a blue tarp--disappointing. The area by the pool is also a little deceiving. The patio furniture is old and the area is overgrown. We didn't use the pool.
Overall, I think this would be a pleasant stay for a couple of days to see the wonderful town of Kailua with all it's character and shopping. Kailua beach is the best and we really enjoyed eating at Buzz's Original Steakhouse (really good, casual, but a little pricey). I think the listing of "deluxe" is not accurate and if you take note of everything stated above, you'll be fine.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Guests are welcome to call anytime.
The owner's phone number is on the check-in directions sent to the guests and is on welcome letter in the room.
Owners gladly open the garage door for renters to use laundry whenever they ask. We do not leave the garage door open when we are not home as we have many expensive home maintenance items stored in the garage.
High count linens are always provided--however, if guests feel they are not happy with them in anyway, we are happy to replace with brand new sheet sets or towel sets.
The kitchen area is a mini kitchen as we are a legal vacation rental with legal permit. We are not allowed a full kitchen in either rental unit.Each is equipped with 2 burner portable stove top -both are stainless steel and brand new and work quite well. There are also microwave convection oven units in each as well as toaster ovens, blenders, electric grills, coffee makers. This unit also has two refrigerators--a small one for drinks and a medium size one for food. There is also a wine chiller. There is not a designated kitchen sink in this unit. There is a deep square plastic tub under the kitchen counter for filling with water and drying rack--fresh sponge, dish soap and towels for drying provided in unit. The little kitchen area has served guests well for 20 years.
The path to the beach is marked with stepping stones. Property owners are not allowed to pour concrete onto the sand as there is a property set back 40 feet from the natural vegetation line on the beach.
Owner's bicycle is stored under a blue tarp on a small deck under an outside stairway to prevent salt air/moisture damage resulting in rust.I hope this does not offend anyone but when you live this close to the ocean rust preventative measures are a must.
Deck furniture by the pool consists of teak dining table with 4 chairs and a teak chaise lounge. When exposed to salt air, teak turns gray and is quite a natural site at island homes. There is also a stainless steel gas grill for guests to use in this area. For tropical dining, tiki torches are available in pool closet.
The owner's phone number is on the check-in directions sent to the guests and is on welcome letter in the room.
Owners gladly open the garage door for renters to use laundry whenever they ask. We do not leave the garage door open when we are not home as we have many expensive home maintenance items stored in the garage.
High count linens are always provided--however, if guests feel they are not happy with them in anyway, we are happy to replace with brand new sheet sets or towel sets.
The kitchen area is a mini kitchen as we are a legal vacation rental with legal permit. We are not allowed a full kitchen in either rental unit.Each is equipped with 2 burner portable stove top -both are stainless steel and brand new and work quite well. There are also microwave convection oven units in each as well as toaster ovens, blenders, electric grills, coffee makers. This unit also has two refrigerators--a small one for drinks and a medium size one for food. There is also a wine chiller. There is not a designated kitchen sink in this unit. There is a deep square plastic tub under the kitchen counter for filling with water and drying rack--fresh sponge, dish soap and towels for drying provided in unit. The little kitchen area has served guests well for 20 years.
The path to the beach is marked with stepping stones. Property owners are not allowed to pour concrete onto the sand as there is a property set back 40 feet from the natural vegetation line on the beach.
Owner's bicycle is stored under a blue tarp on a small deck under an outside stairway to prevent salt air/moisture damage resulting in rust.I hope this does not offend anyone but when you live this close to the ocean rust preventative measures are a must.
Deck furniture by the pool consists of teak dining table with 4 chairs and a teak chaise lounge. When exposed to salt air, teak turns gray and is quite a natural site at island homes. There is also a stainless steel gas grill for guests to use in this area. For tropical dining, tiki torches are available in pool closet.
Helpful votes: 25/27
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