True Top Floor Penthouse Residence with 360 Degree Views & A/C

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Apartment

Taken from behind our King Master Bedroom

After lunch relax watching the boats and surfers

Kitchen includes Dishwasher, Microwave Fridge/freezer for a onetime grocery stop

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Pool
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kaimana Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Waikiki Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Diamond Head
‪9 min drive‬
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Legally permitted vacation rental - 2947 Kalakaua Ave #1402

** For your health and safety, we utilize additional Sterilization procedures between reservations.

Hovering over the ocean, and surrounded by windows, this condo has direct ocean views out of every window. Beautifully renovated, this full 3 bedroom apartment has a spacious open kitchen and is right on the ocean. Large grassy lanai in front of water.

Long, open plan space. Sits above the penthouse level, so you need to walk up one flight of stairs after the elevator and this adds to the privacy. The views are some of the best on the island.

(Diamond Head Beach Hotel & Residences is now a 100% smoke free building per House Rules)

A truly amazing and unique home on Hawaii's Gold Coast - atop The Diamond Head beach Hotel & Residences.

Whisper quiet split Air-Conditioning was added to our property October 2022

** Please note, Parking must be reserved at time of booking. If garage parking is required, please check that parking is available and the current price during the booking process as spaces are limited. **

Professionally Managed Legally permitted vacation rental by Hawaii Americana Realty

Owners State of Hawaii Tax ID# TA-182-434-2016-01

Property manager

Mark Howard

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Honolulu

Located in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, a neighbourhood in Honolulu, this apartment is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Royal Hawaiian Center and International Market Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Neal S. Blaisdell Center or Aloha Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.

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What's nearby

Kaimana Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Waikiki Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Honolulu Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Waikiki Beach Walk - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Diamond Head - 9 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 27 min drive
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lulu's Surf Club - ‬15 min walk
‪Tikis Grill & Bar - ‬18 min walk
‪Denny's - ‬18 min walk
‪Barefoot Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
‪Hula's Bar & Lei Stand - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does True Top Floor Penthouse Residence with 360 Degree Views & A/C have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is True Top Floor Penthouse Residence with 360 Degree Views & A/C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at True Top Floor Penthouse Residence with 360 Degree Views & A/C?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at True Top Floor Penthouse Residence with 360 Degree Views & A/C?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is True Top Floor Penthouse Residence with 360 Degree Views & A/C located?

Located in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Kaimana Beach and Waikiki Beach. International Market Place and Diamond Head are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Tracy K.

14 Mar 2025

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

Family Vacation

Six of us stayed at this property for nine days in March 2025. The location, views, and overall amenities were good. The host was very responsive to our questions and needs. Tips to know are; there is a narrow stairway above the elevator level you will be carrying your suitcases up, read all the particulars. There is a limited amount of paper products, so if your stay is longer than a few days, you'll need to shop. We enjoyed our stay! amountof paper products stocked, so bring

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

3 July 2024

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

family stay

A beautiful unit with stunning views. We loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

2 July 2024

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

Fantastic

We loved this property. Such a special location and absolute gem of a home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne S.

29 Apr 2024

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

Diamonhead stay

Very nice property, but in a somewhat busy area. Encountered direct road construction most of our stay. (Timing Im sure)

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent R., Colorado Springs, Colorado

25 Aug 2023

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

Perfect place for family of 5 adults! Amazing views!

Perfect place for our Oahu vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dan B.

4 July 2023

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

Graduation Celebration

My five grandkids (18 to 22 yrs) and I stayed in the 3br Penthouse and had a great time. Waikiki location was great and views from the apartment were stupendous (Waikiki in one direction & Diamondhead & surfers in the other). The apartment was clean and adequate - not elegant. The third bedroom just had a "hide a bed" which was a disappointment.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

30 Apr 2023

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

Honolulu trip

View and location well worth it. Plenty of room for 6 adults.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

24 Jan 2023

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

Perfect

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

11 Dec 2022

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

Incredible Views and Walkability

This place is really special. The views alone made the trip, but the location is also incredible, completely walkable through the park to all sorts of Waikiki attractions. There is a lovely shared patio/lounge area out by the sea wall, and we spent most late afternoons bobbing around in the ocean and watching the sunset, before walking to dinner. Everything was comfortable and clean and lovely.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monte R.

27 June 2022

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

Wedding

Great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Det T.

20 Jan 2022

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

Great views!

Amazing views of the ocean and diamond head! This property is at the very top level and the elevator doesn't go up all the way.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Jeffery S.

16 Jan 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Excellent location with less car and tourist traffic. Checkin was organized and efficient.

Efficient checkin process, great location to access Waikiki area. Parking was a hassle with a small space in between multiple cars in a tight space. Beautiful view of the city and ocean on all sides. Had to walk up stairs to access top floor. This is not ADA friendly. Elevator worked efficiently from parking to 14th floor. The condo smelled of mold when entering. Floor carpet was wet from rain. Condo gets hot when sun comes out, no air conditioning. Poor water pressure when showering. Overall, great location and view, however I prefer a facility that feels clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trang H.

3 Oct 2021

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

Great location

Easy access and check in. Good communication.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marisol C.

10 Sept 2021

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

Amazing Stay

The room is beautiful! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael y.

25 July 2021

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

Great views

Great views from an eclectic penthouse. If you are into 60s design and fun lay outs this is your place. Like being in a tree house over the ocean. I will stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Bonnie K.

17 July 2021

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

Nice property

This property was in a great location. All the way at the end of Waikiki, Allowing you to avoid most of the traffic and have ample street parking for extra cars at Kapiolani park during evening hours. Another positive thing was that the beds were comfortable and good quality. Some negatives; the unit was located at the very top of the building, which wasn’t the issue. The trouble was carrying our luggage up another flight of stairs to the PH as the elevator did not go to the unit floor. The staircase is narrow and steep. The unit was extremely cool with ALL windows and doors open, however, at night if we wanted to get a good sleep, we needed to close all windows and doors to help with the noise of the city, and the unit was extremely hot and uncomfortable, even with the provided fans in each room. I did not know the unit did not have AC upon booking. My fault! Both bathrooms get really hot as there is no breeze that travels through the baths, making it uncomfortable to get ready. This Kitchen was adequately stocked, however really small as it shared common space with the living room and made it difficult to prepare meals navigating around the small space. The bedrooms were nice and good size. In general, it was a decent place to stay for a short stay/visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

7 July 2021

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

Excellent Stay

Great place and location!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R., Denver

29 June 2021

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

Hope to return!

Perfect place in Honolulu. The location was fantastic for easy access to the beaches and parks. The layout worked well for our group. Access was very easy-even the flight of stairs above the elevator top floor was not a problem even though we had elderly travelers. The condo was well-equipped and the views were spectacular. Thank you for a wonderful holiday location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

cecily p.

15 Jan 2021

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

Paradise!

Lovely spacious apartment with amazing views and perfect location! We are a family of 4 with two older teenagers and the layout was perfect for us. Kitchen is stocked with nice appliances and cookware. (No rice cooker but great new pots/pans.) the 360 views are breathtaking! We can wait to come back. Mahalo!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Diane D.

10 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Diamond Head Christmas Week

Fabulous property with amazing ocean and Diamond Head views. Comfortable and private accommodations for family of six to enjoy the week of Christmas. Garage parking was too tight for our SUV. Sandy beach access was not adjacent to property but a convenient walk. Elevator access stopped one floor below, a bit inconvenient for heavy suitcases.

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

10 Jan 2020

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

Fantastic

Fantastic panomamic view and best location. Mark was very well communicated whatever and whenever we needed. I really enjoyed to stay this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gavin K., Seattle

25 Sept 2019

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

Great views, perfect location!

This is a great property. The interior design is modern and tastefully done with lots of thoughtful touches throughout to ensure a comfortable stay. The apartment has dramatic views from just about every room and we could see the dramatic sunsets every night. The location is close enough to Waikiki to reach on foot, but far enough away so you aren't disturbed by the crowds and noise. It really is the best of both worlds. The property manager was welcoming and provided a thorough overview of the property. We could not have asked for more. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mark Howard

Aloha - Thank you for viewing one of our property listings on VRBO - My name is Mark Howard, and I am the Principal Broker, President and Property Manager for Hawaii Americana Realty, headquartered in Waikiki. Originally from New Zealand I have made Waikiki my home because of the sun, surf and sand. Hopefully you will have the opportunity to stay in one of our vacation properties sometime soon. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have, and Aloha!

Why they chose this property

Short walk to Waikiki, but condo is out of noisy area. Great 5mile walking course around diamond head. Great ocean swimming directly in front of property.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location - This top floor residence is stunningly remodeled, tastefully furnished in a contemporary style, and offer unparalleled views from 360 degrees - truly a one-of-a-kind residence

Languages:

English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin)

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Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property