Tropical Gardens,4 Bdr, Large Yard, Pool, 5 min Walk to Beach,Koi Pond, Kailua

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

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Kailua, HI

Kailua Bay Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Kailua Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Lanikai Beach
‪9 min drive‬
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Large Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living room

2 Queen Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Stay in comfort as long as you wish. 30 day minimum lease, shorter stud are of longer stays are welcome. Contact Us for Details and Rates
Hawaii Tax ID # available upon request

Hale Pulelehua “The Butterfly House” has an open spacious Kailua feeling inside and out. The large rooms with sliding door walls and windows front and back allow the trade winds to carry the sweet scent of Hawaiian flowers throughout this home.
Take in the enormous fully private beautifully landscaped yard with many native species of the islands such as Heliconia, Ginger, Hibiscus, Plumeria plants and Avocado, Mango, Papaya and Grapefruit trees.

Just a 5 minute stroll to the Kailua beach access that opens up to world famous Kailua Beach. Dr. Beaches best beach in the world!From there you will be able to enjoy the 2.5 miles of white sand and warm blue blue South Pacific waters. The beach and sky is especially colorful both at sunrise and sunset . It’s a great location for relaxing in the sand, swimming, surfing, body boarding, wind and kite surfing and SUP plus many other water activities. Or if you prefer, just relax at Hale Pulelehua and enjoy an early morning breakfast, lunch or dinner out by the pool to start or end the day.

This home is located just 5 minutes from Kailua Town and Akahi park with over 20 restaurants, great stores for shopping for gift items, and a grocery store that is open 24 hrs. Conveniently located just 25 minutes from the famous Pearl Harbor, HNL airport, and only 30 minutes to Waikiki.

The North Shore, home to famous surfing, is only a 45 minute drive.

With 4 bedrooms, this home will easily accommodate up to up to 8 people.

At the Butterfly house we want you to relax and enjoy yourself at our peaceful home and take home many great memories of your Hawaiian adventure.

Property manager

Scott Wehner

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We are in a peaceful upscale neighborhood so there No weddings or large or noisy parties on the property.

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number TA-049-642-4960-01, GE-049-642-4960-01

About the area

Kailua

Located in Kailua, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Ala Moana Center 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Honolulu Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Neal S. Blaisdell Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Kailua, HI

What's nearby

Kailua Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Kaneohe Bay - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Kailua Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Lanikai Beach - 9 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 29 min drive
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
‪L&L Drive-Inn - ‬13 min walk
‪Zippy's Kailua - ‬4 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
‪Frost - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical Gardens,4 Bdr, Large Yard, Pool, 5 min Walk to Beach,Koi Pond, Kailua have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Tropical Gardens,4 Bdr, Large Yard, Pool, 5 min Walk to Beach,Koi Pond, Kailua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Gardens,4 Bdr, Large Yard, Pool, 5 min Walk to Beach,Koi Pond, Kailua ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Gardens,4 Bdr, Large Yard, Pool, 5 min Walk to Beach,Koi Pond, Kailua ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Gardens,4 Bdr, Large Yard, Pool, 5 min Walk to Beach,Koi Pond, Kailua located?

This family-friendly Kailua holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kailua Bay Beach and Kalama Beach Park. Lanikai Beach is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Bill & Darleen T.

3 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property is magnificent

Six of us (family) stayed at Scot’s amazing property Our cameras are full of photos of this amazing property The pool is exceptional and very well cared for The outdoor shower was used daily by most of our party Parking is easy and good A short walk to the beach and paradise is complete Will definitely stay there again if back in OahuScott is always pleasant polite and provides very useful information for first timers like we were

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

12 Feb 2025

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Great stay in Kailua

We had a wonderful stay at Scott's place in Kailua. Really good value, and great location. Scott was always a pleasure to talk to, and was really helpful in all regards. Highly recommend!

Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry P.

24 Dec 2024

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Great Kailua Vacation Place

Wonderful host and home. Lots of space and huge backyard with big pool and lots of furniture. Beach equipment was there for us to use and 5-7 minute walk to beautiful spot on Kailua beach and a few minute car ride to Kailua town. Very comfortable and family and guests loved it. Thanks again, Scott for a wonderful visit!!

Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

6 Oct 2024

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Amazing home in paradise

We had a lovely stay at this home. With 4 bedrooms, a large back yard and pool, there was plenty of room for our family. The home has a beautiful hawaiian feel with its decor, gardens and ponds about the yard.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

31 July 2024

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Beautiful backyard garden and pool

We very much enjoyed our stay for a month. Lovely private backyard with

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica r.

26 July 2024

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A perfect place to reset

We stayed a month in Scott's place in Kailua and had the best time. The house is perfect! It has tons of comfortable lounging areas inside and outside, everything you need in the kitchen, the pool is glorious. You can walk to the beach in 5 minutes. The beach turned out to be our favorite. It has little waves to play in and can walk 4 miles one way on the sand. Anyways I fully recommend staying here!

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRAD M.

22 June 2024

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Feels like home!

Great location. Very peaceful.

Stayed 31 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

6 May 2024

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Oahu Ohana

Location excellent. Property met our needs for our stay. Scott was very easy to communicate with and very accomodating. Look forward to a return trip to Oahu. Property does need some deferred maintenance performed. Other than that, everything was absolutely fine. Mahalo Scott.

Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian G.

9 Apr 2024

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Wonderful time

We stayed for the month of November 2023. Our adult daughters and their spouses joined us along with a 14 month old Grandchild. There was plenty of room for all, house was somewhat dated but absolutely comfortable and clean, the pool was superb, easy walk to the beach using provided wagons/umbrellas/chairs. Scott was an amazing host. We all had a most wonderful time.

Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila O.

31 Jan 2024

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Family Vacation 2024

We had a fantastic stay at Butterfly House. The home was exactly as listed. The pool was bigger than expected and very well used. There was lots of pool and beach gear available. There were even beach wagons and coolers. The walk to the beach was easy and the beach was truly the beast on the island. Not busy, clean, great for bobbing, surfing, boarding, fishing or just reading. The location of the house between Kailua town and Kaneohe with easy access to all higways was perfect. Its an easy 25 minute drive from the airport. Our family were very comfortable and loved the charCter of the home. Many had not visited the uslands before and this introduction had them planning their return. Scott our host was friendly and responsive. His welcome tour was thorough and he insisted on helping us pack in our luggage and groceries. We will be back again. A month was too short!

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

12 Aug 2023

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Fun in the sun for a month!

This home in Kailua is located in a quiet neighborhood with a large backyard shaded by a huge monkeypod tree. Plenty of comfortable outdoor seating furniture and a wonderfully refreshing swimming pool. Off street parking and plenty of room to spread out with a well equipped kitchen if you like to stay in and prepare your own meals. Washer and dryer make this very convenient. The owner/manager lives in the area and is quick to respond to any questions or issues. Walking distance to one of the best beaches in Hawaii. Grocery stores and restaurants are nearby. We recommend this home and the owner and will book here again!

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

22 June 2023

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Classic Kailua Stay!

Absolutely wonderful stay for our family! Everything we remember about wonderful Kailua! The quaint and quiet town, the refreshing breeze, and the sweet serenity of the simple life! Scott met us and made checkin a breeze. Plenty of fans were provided and used on the warm days. The beach was amazing! The walk to beach does require some attention on a short stretch of road, as Scott advised. A real value for Kailua. One of the most serene experiences of our lives! If only we could afford to buy such house!

Stayed 30 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn A., Orangevale, California

8 Apr 2023

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Relaxing Retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay (March 2023) at this beautiful house with a nice, large backyard with pool. We got the feeling that the neighborhood is one of the best in Kailua. A short walk to Kailua beach was our morning, sunrise routine. We loved the house decor and wall landscapes. The kitchen had everything we needed. The teenager, and even we, used the beach chairs and boogie boards a lot. Our host, Scott, was very gracious and responsive to questions. We highly recommend this rental if you’re looking to stay in Kailua. A beautiful, more quiet side of Oahu - Only 25-30 minutes to Waikiki. And there were several good restaurants close by.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G., Eagan, United States

28 Feb 2023

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Hawaiian Paradise!

We loved the property! Our family stayed the month of January and would return in a heartbeat. Scott is an attentive host that was readily available with any of our questions or concerns. The home is spacious and open with a true Hawaiian decor, easily accommodating our family with space to spare. The enclosed entry invites you into the home with the calming sound of the koi pond being heard throughout the living area. The home is well equipped with all towels, linens, cooking utensils, etc. for all your needs. The real treasure is the outdoor tropical retreat with a large pool, tables, sitting pods and lots of pool and beach equipment for us to use. We enjoyed watching many spectacular sunrises on beautiful Kailua Beach which is an easy 5 minute walk from Scott's magnificent property. Don't hesitate to reserve this incredible home, you won't be disappointed. Thanks Scott for a wonderful vacation!

Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

5 Sept 2022

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Above and beyond

Scott is an awesome host. His home fit all of our needs and was everything we could have hoped for during our month stay in Hawaii. It was clean, roomy, and had more amenities than we expected. It was close to the beach, and there were chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkel equipment and more for us to use. The backyard pool and yard were well maintained and enjoyed daily. We loved our time here and would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Scott, for sharing your beautiful home with us. Aloha!

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne C., San Francisco, California

27 Apr 2022

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The house is designed very well. Open floor plan. Great energy. Tropical Indoor/Outdoor Living

I LOVED the house!!! It was perfect for our family and friends to relax, recharge and rejuvenate! The house is designed very well. Open floor plan with great energy combining indoor and outdoor living perfectly. Everything felt very tropical and lush. Screens for all the doors and windows so you can just feel and smell fresh air and all the beautiful tropical landscaping. The bedrooms open into the most beautiful backyard with a big swimming pool. Plenty of chairs in the shade or sunshine. Easy to work by the pool with good internet and watching the kids swim. Everything felt very open, spacious, and tropical. Everything we dreamed Hawaii could be! The sound of the waterfall in the coi pond was such a nice touch! I couldn’t ask for a nicer and more responsive host. Scott was great at communicating, answering any question and taking care of things quickly. The house is just a 5 minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches. Great shopping and restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive. Parking was easy. Lots of different areas, tables, counters, etc for different people in our group to work, eat, Netflix, etc. We had plenty of bedding, towels and whatever items needed for the beach & pool. Kitchen was equipped with everything we needed for cooking. The only thing we wanted was to stay longer!

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marti T., Chicagoland, IL

2 Mar 2022

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Simply Heaven

Aloha! We spent one glorious month in Kailua. I can't begin to tell you how fantastic it was, and the house was a big reason why. The house is situated on this nice-sized grassy lot surrounded by a fence for total privacy, and the pool is *chef's kiss* perfection. We were in it every day. The house is a 5-7 minute walk to Kailua Beach, a gorgeous beach, simply gorgeous. My family and I probably watched the sun rise at the beach 50% of the mornings we spent in Kailua. The house is a 15-minute walk/5-minute drive to the grocery store. Fantastic. The house itself is comfy and well equipped with plenty of towels, beach towels and beach supplies. There is a nice washing machine and dryer on the premises, which we utilized often. The only thing that felt a bit uncomfortable regarding the house was that it got quite warm inside during the day, but when evening came, it cooled off nicely, and the house is equipped with lots of fans. The town of Kailua is absolutely adorable. We hit up the coffee shops pretty much every day, and there are so many cute local shops (my favorites are Olive and Oliver). My kids loved Island Snow. We enjoyed Maui Brewing Co for dinner a couple times. Scott is a great host, and he was easy to reach and incredibly responsive during our stay. We really appreciated him and all his help. We will definitely stay at this house again. Mahalo, Scott!!

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

29 Jan 2022

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Perfect city and property location

We stayed for 5 weeks and loved the area and the house and the short walk to the Kastle/Kailua beach a beautiful beech. Calm beach with wave set in 2’ range. Loved the back yard and pool area. Owner was on site and available for any needs or questions. Home was open air with lots of windows, doors, and screens to allow great air flow. Would highly recommend and come back.

Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

17 Oct 2021

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Loved the place and the location

Honestly, the place was as good as advertised. Amazing location, great host, and very fair price. Wifi was good enough for 3 or 4 people to be in zoom calls. The only thing to know is that the house is located adjacent to the owner's own house, however the backyard and pool and all are private to you, so it's not an inconvenience.

Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niki P., Texas

27 Sept 2020

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Amazing time in paradise

We stayed here for 6 weeks in August/September 2020, and it was an incredible time. We spent almost all our hours in the backyard, hanging out and swimming and enjoying the scenery. The location was great and super close to a beautiful beach (<5 min walk). Scott was a very nice host and made us feel at home. Thank you Scott! Great WiFi as well if you are working from home during Covid We had to quarantine for 2 weeks when we got to Hawaii, and with the amazing backyard situation and pool, it flew by. We hope to come back soon!

Stayed 41 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susie H., San Diego, USA

4 Aug 2020

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Great location with epic back yard - walk to beach

We had a lovely stay at Scott’s house in Kailua. It was spacious and had a huge, private yard with lots of lush flowers and foliage and an amazing & refreshing private swimming pool with pool toys and lounge chairs. The beach path was about 5 mins away and we enjoyed morning walks along the sand. The house was exactly what we needed for our month stay in Oahu (14 days in quarantine). As this is Hawaii, there were lots of insects, mongoose and geckos around. The kitchen was equipped but the appliances and cabinets are older. We didn’t do much cooking as a result. Otherwise, if you are looking for paradise and peace with a private pool, Scott’s home is a gem.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

27 Apr 2020

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Butterfly House Kailua HI

Totally enjoyed our stay at Scott's Butterfly House. Our family voted on where to stay and chose this house. Very clean and spacious. Huge secluded backyard with great landscaping and a great pool. The pool was a hit with most of us, especially the grandchildren. A five minute walk to the 2019 Beach of the Year USA! Centrally located with beautiful drives along the beach to Honolulu, the North Shore, all attractions! The East Shore has the most beautiful beaches. Beautiful downtown Kailua minutes away. Scott was there to greet us and was available for all questions and concerns to help make our visit more enjoyable. We want to thank him for is concern and support when things started going nuts because of the coronavirus. Appreciated it Scott Thanks much!!!

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

6 Mar 2019

This checked every box on our wish list

We typically head for someplace warm, rent a house, and stay for a month or more in the winter, so I’ve gotten good at anticipating what we need to be comfortable for that long. Usually, though, it is a matter of finding the closest fit to our wish list. This place had it all, and then some: comfortable furniture, large pool, next to a beautiful beach, great kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas, nice neighborhood, pool and beach equipment. Honestly, everything was as advertised. We loved the relaxing sounds from the koi pond feature. Highly recommend!

Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Betina L.

19 Oct 2018

If i could buy this estate I would. It is a dream come true.

Scott, the owner, and his girl friend Allyson are like this property - gracious, elegant, fun, stunningly beautiful, smart, comfortable and in harmony. I can honestly say if you want a healing, desire a peaceful environment surrounded by beauty, this is the place. It is truly the Aloha Spirit, from the friendly Koi fish, to the native birds, from the tropical plants and trees, to the stylish furnishings. You can hear the sound of the ocean and feel its movement. The pool is refreshing, fun, and private - no bathing suit required, all yours. I am thankful that Scott is so thoughtful and attentive to detail, a great landlord. Sincerely, Betina Lowman Mahalo

Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol Z.

14 Sept 2018

Especially love the butterfly bench

This was probably our best Hawaii vacation stay, even though we've been gong to Maui for years. We've gone the condo route before but it was a real treat to find space for all of us - 5 adults, 2 teenagers and 3 young kids and preteens. The kitchen was well supplied, the towels were plentiful, and the pool was amazing. There were enough shared spaces but also space to be on your own. The little ones especially loved the Koi and earning the honor of feeding them. Our last afternoon and evening was spent on Waikiki beach at the Beachfront Barefoot Café listening to a ukaleli concert and watching the hulu dancers and our grandkids trying to follow along -- beautiful ending to a memorable family vacation. Mahalo Scott and team.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Scott Wehner

A simple plane ride landed me in the most beautiful paradise. The intense color of the ocean , mountains and tropical flowers and the constant warm trade winds are something I never take for granted and appreciate every day.

Why they chose this property

Kailua is home, we have the nicest people, plus it's the most beautiful and serene part of Oahu. The two and half mile white sand beach, warm kind waters, the quaint little town of Kailua with many great restaurants and great shopping add to the island splendor..

When it was finally time to buy the family home, we knew we wanted to be very close to the water and be at the quiet end of the beach. It's really a dream come true to live here and such a blessing to have a big tropical yard with pool and lots of gardening space.

Growing up on a farm growing fruit and vegetables was our lifestyle. Gardening in Hawaii is so much fun as everything grows so fast. Papaya fruit can grow from seed to fruiting tree in less than one year. Most crops flower multiple times and fruit many times each year. It's like the Garden of Eden. I feel like I'm living dream... safe and taken care of.

I hope you experience the very best Hawaiian Holiday possible and extend the Aloha Spirit and Hawaiian Hospitality.
Aloha Welcome Home
Scott
Hale Pulelehua “The Butterfly House”

What makes this property unique

Huge shade tree with swing. A mixture of interesting and exotic plants and flowers in and around the yard and home. Eclectic, tasteful decor and furnishings. This home is not boring or sedate. Everything seems to speak to you of Hawaii and the islands and says relax, enjoy and remember!

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