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Lanikai Hillside Cozy Cottage with Spectacular Ocean View with Mokulua Islands.

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View from Lanikai Cottage.
Fenced in yard for lounging or children's play area.
Spacious living room space.
Inviting ambient lighting french doors. Inside or outside dining for up to four
Large windows frame the pacific and Mokulua Islands

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Kailua, HI
  • Kailua Beach
    7 min walk
  • Lanikai Beach
    7 min walk
  • Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead
    8 min walk
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    41 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other (See Description)

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lanikai Hillside Cozy Cottage with Spectacular Ocean View with Mokulua Islands.

This beautiful hillside cottage with stunning ocean view offers the perfect getaway for a couple, small family, or up to four vacationers . Ideal for Military personnel transferring to or from O'ahu who need a month or several months rental. Bedroom has partitioned section with separate queen bed for additional 2 people. Our king bed can be split into two singles as an option. A perfect location to walk to Kailua or Lanikai Beach, walking distance to Buzz's Restaurant, Kalapawai Market, Island Snow, and bike rentals. Nice fenced in yard and tree house for children, grill on lanai. GE & TA#: 862006791

Just a five minute walk to either Lanikai or Kailua Beach, both consistently ranked as two of the world's top beaches. Enjoy quality vintage koa furnishings, and artwork by owner/artist.

Sit on your own private lanai overlooking the Mokulua Islands. Stroll through Kailua Beach Park to dine at our popular local restaurant. Hike up the Lanikai Trail to enjoy the panoramic view from Rabbit Island to the North Shore, during sun or moonrise. Walk, bike, or jog around Lanikai's pedestrian path. Beach, beach, beach.

(GET/TAT: 179709644801). Owner lives on property in a separate house. As of 10/23/22 rentals under C&Co of Honolulu must be 90 days or more. Contact owner for more information.

Keywords: Hillside Ocean View Cottage

Property manager

Noni

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fenced in yard and gated lanai area for children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We ask that you respect the quietness of the neighborhood during your stay, particularly quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number TA-080-695-9616-01, GE-080-695-9616-01

About the area

Kailua

Located near the beach, this cottage is 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 Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach. Honolulu Zoo and Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
Map
Kailua, HI

What's nearby

  • Kailua Beach - 7 min walk
  • Lanikai Beach - 7 min walk
  • Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead - 8 min walk
  • Beach - 9 min drive
  • Kailua Bay Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 37 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buzz's Original Steak House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Down To Earth - Kailua - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanikai Hillside Cozy Cottage with Spectacular Ocean View with Mokulua Islands. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lanikai Hillside Cozy Cottage with Spectacular Ocean View with Mokulua Islands.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lanikai Hillside Cozy Cottage with Spectacular Ocean View with Mokulua Islands.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lanikai Hillside Cozy Cottage with Spectacular Ocean View with Mokulua Islands. located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need
We are a family of four with 2 kids under the age of 13 and couldn't have had a better experience. The house is about as convenient to both Lanikai and Kailua as you can get, easy walk or bike to both. It is a perfect combination of relaxed decor, cleanliness and amenities. Everything you need for the beach and day to day living is there, readily available and works. It's an easy place to relax in and be comfortable. The view is fantastic. Noni is the best and the best combination of hosts, warm, receptive and prompt in answering questions. Hands down one of the best stays we've had and wouldnt hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennie B., Denver CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prime Location on the windward side
Location, location, location. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of a big city like Honolulu and looking to stay more like a local I totally recommend Noni’s apartment. It’s a detached apartment from the main house and please note the owner and other guests maybe occupying the other listings during your stay. It is backed up on a quiet street at a dead end sitting pretty on top of the hill so the views are fantastic of the mokes and ocean! If you’re one to cook on vacation and looking for a full kitchen this place may not be for you as I found it trying to cook off of one inductor however, it’s a marginal trade off because having a washer and dryer on site was key for me. I stayed for the entire month of Oct 2021 and I have to say the tradewinds kept the place cool at night. On the days where a breeze wasn’t so bountiful it was a bit warm during the day but, nothing to complain about. Complete walking distance to the beach as noted and the Lanikai pill boxes. Beach was only 6-7 min walk if that. I walk pretty fast though. One key factor and a huge plus was having full access to park my rental car in the garage! I would totally recommend this place to any couples who are looking for a private get away who really don’t plan on cooking that much. I had a great stay and thank you kindly.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, 8 minutes walk to two of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Great time!
Excellent

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage with great views
Noni’a cozy cottage offered perfect views of the Mokulua Islands off Lanikai Beach from sunrise of sunset. As promised, it was an easy walk downhill to both Lanikai and Kailua beaches—which were spectacular for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking—and walking. The bedrooms are separated by only a sliding partition, so if four people, best they be close friends, as we were. We took advantage of Noni’s Oahu knowledge to find excellent, less touristic restaurants in Honolulu—as well as great beaches for snorkeling. Local favorite, Buzz’s Steakhouse, across from Kailua Beach, earned several meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lanikai cottage
Had a wonderful stay at our cottage. Noni made our stay as comfortable as could be. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful scenic getaway.

10/10 Excellent

sabine d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in Lanikai
Lanikai , beautiful house with great view. Walking distance to the beach. Everything well taken care of by the host. We loved it!

10/10 Excellent

zoe r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage with the million dollar view
Llllloved... the cottage, 7 min walk and you have your toes in the sand at one of the most beautiful and tranquil beach on Oahu. Noni, the owner is prompt to answer any question, charming and very discreet. Loved the residential neighbourhood. Close to Kailua for Whole Foods, groceries, drugstore , Target etc...The cottage itself is very clean and cute, beds are comfy, towels and linens are nice and plentiful. We were 3 but could have easily been 4. This cottage is a gem .

10/10 Excellent

Stig J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection in Lanikai
This was our 19th visit to this side of Oahu, and also our best. Everything was as promised. The view is unbelievable. The unit was clean and perfect for 4 people. The location is also perfect. Easy access to Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach. Took the kayak out to the Mokulua Islands, an experience of a lifetime. Snorkling on Lanikai beach yielded turtles and lots of colorful fish. Noni is the perfect host - friendly and available when needed. We're coming back! I recommend renting bicycles to avoid parking hassles at the beaches.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B., Zurich, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Unterkunft
Die Lage und die Aussicht ist der Hammer. Die Vermieterin ist sehr liebenswürdig und engagiert. Leider gibt es nur eine Herdplatte, somit mussten wir jeden Abend grillieren.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island paradise.
I love Lanikai, and I love this rental!

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Loved every minute!
Wonderful, quiet place! Close walks to both beaches and market if need be. Noni was a welcoming host and her place had just what we needed! My husband was worried with no air conditioning, but there was always a breeze and it was so peaceful. We didn’t even touch the touch the TV and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Thank you Noni and if we make it back to Hawaii we will definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Calista P.

Family of 4 dream vacation
Beautiful beautiful time in Lanikai in Noni's cottage! Thank you so much for everything!! Kailua Beach is magical and the area surrounding is so peaceful! We recommend highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Beautiful place to stay
The views are fantastic from gorgeous sunrise to para-sailers in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful view, perfect location.
If you're visiting Oahu, you absolutely have to avoid Honolulu...except for maybe going there on a day trip into town to "experience" the crowds. Really, you want to stay anyplace but Honolulu. However, it's always difficult to find someplace affordable and memorable to rent over on the Windward side of the island (Kailua, Lanikai, even Waimanalo) without ending up near a beach but in somebody's converted garage with no tropical breezes and an 8-foot privacy fence surrounding your "garden view." The Hillside Cottage is a great choice. It's a totally separate cottage with one roomy bedroom. There's another bedroom also, but you should know that it's not totally private from the first one. The kitchen is minimal, but you're not going to Hawaii to cook, right? The cottage has tons of windows, so you're constantly looking at the beautiful view, and the flow-through fresh air is exactly why you're here. The best part is probably the table and chairs on the lanai. You'll enjoy the best morning coffee of your life while sitting out there watching the sun come up behind the Mokulua Islands. When you bring leftovers home from Kailua's restaurants*, you'll discover that your lanai table has a better view than any restaurant. We certainly enjoyed our month in the cottage. We could walk to Lanikai Beach in just a few minutes, or easily drive to Kailua Beach. Lanikai and Kailua are definitely the 2 best places to stay on Oahu. (Lanikai is actually part of Kailua.) Kailua Beach is one of the best beaches in the world. Lanikai Beach used to be one of the best beaches, but two things have eroded that reputation: (1) The beach has literally eroded. It's now about half the size it was 10 years ago; (2) Lanikai has been "discovered" Big Time. Tour busses from Waikiki now drop off tourists in Kailua. They rent bikes or walk, and crowd the residential streets of little Lanikai and jam the limited beach. Too bad. *For restaurants, we heartily recommend the Uahi Island Grill in Kailua. Their $5 happy hour Maitais are the best, as are their fish, kalua pork and french fries. Seriously, we went in several times and always started of with maitais and a $4 basket of amazing french fries .
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Missi M.

Great location!
The cottage has a great view and location. Close to 2 beaches and the town. The place is just as described--in order to get to one bedroom, you need to walk through the other room--works fine for a family. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

fiona a.

Loved it here
We have just returned from a few weeks in Hawaii. By far this was our favourite place. Lanikai is the real deal, peaceful, beautiful beaches and so chill. Hillside Cosy was a great bonus to our stay. The view was gorgeous to wake up to, it had everything we needed. Went to the beach everyday just down the rd. Private, quiet, Noni was lovely.We are a family of 4 with 2 teenagers and we found it comfy and great.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Monika R.

Traumhafter Ausblick, tolle Lage
Wir haben uns in der Ferienwohnung sehr wohl gefühlt. Problemlos kann man zu Fuß an den Strand von Lanikai und auch Kailua Beach ist nicht weit entfernt. Die Kinder haben das Baumhaus im Garten geliebt. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

JUNJI F.

Fantastic view from lanai
It was our 4th time to stay in Lanikai area but 1st time at Noni's cottage. We did have a wonderful vacation here as expected, or more than that. Having breakfast, lunch or dinner at the lanai with a lovely view of the Mokes was really nice. We know there are good restaurants in Kailua town, but don't know any restaurant with greater view. Only one unfortunate thing for us was that Noni was out of Oahu during our stay. But Phillip was helpful to us and it was also nice to enjoy looking at her art pieces in the cottage. Hope to come again for our 5th stay in Lanikai and to see Noni. Mahalo, Noni and Phillip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Christy L., Lufkin

Relaxing Stay
We very much enjoyed our stay. The view is amazing and the cottage is so sweet and authentic. Noni is an excellent host and very sweet lady. We appreciated her prompt attention to questions or anything that was needed. Hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Penny O.

Awesome beyond words...
From the moment we checked in and meet Noni, we were amazed at how nice and well presented the cottage was. Nothing was a problem, and everything you needed was at your finger tips. We loved our stay and look forward to visiting again. Mahalo noninand thank you. Would highly recommend noni’s Place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

olena n.

We loved the place!
Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Los Angeles, CA

Expectations Exceeded
The family had an amazing time in this perfectly located Cottage with Noni as a wonderful host. Between the breath taking views, fantastic beds, and spacious area to relax in we couldn't ask for more. Everything you need is here and we couldn't recommend more to people we meet. Thank you Noni and Aloha!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K., Duluth, MN

Everything you could want, and a little more
This cottage is situated in the ideal location to visit either Lanikai or Kailua beaches, nestled into a very quite neighborhood. This is not the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, this is relaxing! The cottage description is exact and precise. Noni, the host, couldn't be any more helpful and accommodating. We felt right at home from the moment we checked in. This is a place you can get used to being at and will miss when you leave. You have all the essentials provided for you, towels, beach towels and equipment, well stocked kitchen with cups, plates, silverware, microwave and to top it all off a washer and dryer. This location is also very close to in town Kailua where there is a Target, Whole Foods, Down to Earth (my favorite spot to get some food as a vegan) and many other restaurants and shoppes. Did I mention the sunrise from the lanai or living room? You dont have to walk far from your bed to get the breathtaking sunrise by the Mokulua Islands. Also the pill box hike starts just a couple roads down and is a tricky hike, but the views are well worth it. All in all I would recommend this cottage to anyone, it will not disappoint:)
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hilja M.

Great start of our holidays on Oahu
We spent five nights at Noni's cottage and had a wonderful time. The location is ideal, just minutes away from beautiful Lanikai beach and the start of the pillbox hike and yet in a quiet neighbourhood . The view of the Mokes from the dining table is simply superb, the cottage was clean and cozy, certainly big enough for a family of four. We used the kayak a couple of times - highly recommended! Noni was always responsive and friendly, a great host. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Satoshi N.

Cozy five days at Lanikai Hillside Cottage
We were a group of three with an eight-month baby and spent five days at the Lanikai cottage. The venue is very much accessible from the Lanikai beach, actually walking distance, and from Kailua town at less than 10mins by car. We had two bed rooms, a living room with cozy sofas, a kitchen enough for short stay, laundry and dry machines, a whole garage accommodating a van, and wonderful view of the Lanikai beach through windows! We enjoyed beach strolling, town shopping, foodie at local restaurants. Linens (bed sheets, towels) and basins were acceptable in terms of cleanliness, though we expected a bit further, so we rate four stars out of five. Noni, the owner, was so kind to help us a lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

About the host

Hosted by Noni

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Owner is a retired school teacher, yoga teacher, and an artist, with work showing in Island Treasures Gallery Kailua and on line Islandartbynoni.com. She along with her family have lived in their Lanikai home since 1966, going through Kailua public schools and teaching art at Kailua High prior to retirement.

Why they chose this property

Just read the reviews. It's comfy, cozy, and has all the comforts with a dynamite view. The location is extremely convenient for walking to either Lanikai or Kailua Beach, Buzz's, Kalapawai Market, and the Lanikai trail.

What makes this property unique

The location is on the front end of Lanikai so very easy to walk to either Lanikai or Kailua Beach, Kalapawai Market for coffee or Buzz's for dinner.

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