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Steps to the Beach Guesthouse

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Beach
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
AU$285
avg per night

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Kailua, HI
  • Kailua Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kailua Bay Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Lanikai Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Price is AU$285 avg per night,

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About the area

Kailua

Kailua is home to this guesthouse. International Market Place and Ala Moana Center 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Neal S. Blaisdell Center or Stan Sheriff Center. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kailua Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kailua Bay Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kalama Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Lanikai Beach - 8 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 34 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buzz's Original Steak House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Down To Earth - Kailua - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Maui Brewing Co Kailua - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hibachi - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Steps to the Beach Guesthouse

A private setting in a detached home on a wonderful street! The longer the reservation the better, please contact for details.

To answer the most common question, yes, we are 'steps' away: 80 medium sized steps for me! The beach is down a sandy path and is a one of the world's best. We are located near the beach park in Kailua.

The unit is a freestanding, not connected to the main home. It has its own entrance from the street. It is very private!

The main part of the house is an 'L' shaped room with the kitchen at one end and a queen-size bed at the other. The middle of the ‘L’ has a sofa and chair. The separate bedroom has two twin beds. The kitchen and bath have been remodeled and look great! There kitchen is equipped with anything you need for cooking. There is a TV with cable and wireless internet connection. The inside is very nice. There is a new washer and dryer in the garage. There is parking for one car on the street. You can search for more pictures.

There are vendors within walking distance for windsurfing equipment. There are plenty of good restaurants in Kailua we can tell you about when you are here.

No Smoking in the guesthouse or on the premises please.

This property is a legally established dwelling that is rented for periods of 30 consecutive days or more at any one time. If you have any questions please ask. Tax Number: TA-131-660-8000-01

Property manager

Mark Baker

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not even outdoors, thank you.

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
Property Registration Number 113012040000, GE-131-660-8000-01, TA-131-660-8000-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Beach Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Steps to the Beach Guesthouse located?

Situated in Kailua, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach. Kailua Bay Beach and Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Steps to the Beach Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A
Great location, close to wonderful Kailua beach. Beautiful house very quiet and safe neighborhood
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect place
This place is absolutely perfect. It literally is steps to the beach and the house is comfortable with everything you could possibly need. Mark and Lisa were exceptional hosts. Kailua Beach is the perfect location on Oahu.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place + Great Location
Mark was a pleasure to work with and the accomodations were outstanding. We had everything we needed. The location was amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice property
This property is close to beautiful Kailua beach. It captures the feel of Hawaii and avoids the tourism feel of the big concrete hotels. It has a full kitchen and laundry area, along with a place to park one car. The WiFi works great. I would come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, steps from the beach
5-Star Vrbo ReviewWe had a wonderful week-long stay over the New Year! The location was perfect—just a short walk to the beach, making it easy to enjoy the sand and surf. It was great to have beach chairs and coolers available to borrow, but we often found it just as convenient to walk back to the property if we needed anything. The house was clean, quiet, and very comfortable. Communication with Mark was seamless; he was responsive and helpful throughout our stay. We truly hope to be welcomed back in the future for another relaxing beach getaway! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vivien l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach side , just a short walk to beach; chairs of your options or towels to lay on.
Nice food at a short distance or in town.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Stay
We enjoyed a perfect week in Kailua close to a lovely Long Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay
Wonderful location, cottage and hosts! This was my second stay and will be coming back in 2022. Aloha!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
This place was perfect! The area was quiet but super close to the beach and the corner store. The house was well stocked with everything we could need. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location.
We enjoyed being so close to the beach. The guest house was comfortable and quiet with a well stocked kitchen. Mark was very responsive when we had questions. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd H., Laguna Niguel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steps from the beach!
Everything was great about our stay at this property in Kailua. It is steps away from one of the most beautiful beaches in Oahu. The house was comfortable and provided everything needed for our stay. We had plenty of privacy and the property was extremely quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Junichi Y., Fujisawa city Kanagawa Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of my favorite place in Kailua
Nice location and clean accommodation. No shoes required until the beach. We were very relaxed. We want stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raleigh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
best of everything
our 5th straight stay in Kailua and this was by far the cleanest, best beach access and largest yet. Thanks Mark for letting us use you great place. Dan & Bernie Ttaylor
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

arlene i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
This VRBO has an excellent location in Kailua. It truly is steps from the gorgeous beach and the shortest walk to Kalapawai Market and the cute shops and shave ice on Kailua Rd. It is spacious-(plenty of room for 2 and probably great for up to 4), clean and well equiped. A true gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kosta K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glad we stayed here!
The pictures and description of the accommodations and surrounding area are spot on. Quick walk down to Kailua beach (and Lanikai beach) and a quick walk into town to the restaurants and grocery stores etc. Bus stop is near by as is the rental shop for kayaks, surf boards etc. Lisa and Mark were quick to respond to any concerns. We would stay here again if we have an opportunity to vacation on Oahu again. Thanks again, Mark & Lisa
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Haruyuki S., FUJISAWA, JAPAN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location access to Kailua Beach
It was really wonderful location access to Kailua Beach, and very quiet neighborhood. There is enough space for a couple of people inside and outside. Only missing item is A/C. The fans didn't help to make inside cool, and it was a little difficult to keep sleeping all night long. My wife and I would like to come back here again if it will have A/C at least in bed room.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal vacation place for family with kids and senior
Together with a 9 year old child and my 81 year old mother, 4 of us had a fabulous Christmas vacation at this property. The location of this guesthouse is unbeatable - only steps to the gorgeous Kailua beach! They place is clean, spacious, quiet, well stocked. And they even had plenty of beach toys and beach chairs prepared for us. Easy access to grocery stores and beach sports rental places. The owner Mark and Lisa were friendly and responsive. We loved Mark and Lisa’s guesthouse so much that we plan to come back here again next year. Thank you Mark and Lisa for hosting us.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best location!!! Clean and comfortable!!!
We very much enjoyed our stay at this property and the location was outstanding…a short 2 min walk to beautiful Kailua Beach and right around the corner for Kalapawai Market. The unit was very clean and larger than expected. Our party of 3 had plenty of room and privacy. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed for cooking meals and we enjoyed playing cards at night around the large kitchen table. We appreciated the well stocked linens, paper products and beach gear. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed chatting with them a couple times during our visit. They left us plenty of space and privacy throughout our stay. We would definitely choose this property again, the next time we stay in Kailua. The only suggestions we could think of were hanging a mirror in the twin beds bedroom and maybe a couple of new beach chairs. Everything was great - thank you for a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

Pefect Vacation Spot
This unit is the perfect spot to stay in Kailua. We traveled as a couple having been to Kailua mutiple previous times. This unit perfectly fit the bill for what we are looking for: It is on the beach side of Kalaheo (~15 steps from property gate to beach path gate), it is within a block of the market for morning coffee and an easy drive into town. It also had the best kitchen of any unit we've ever rented in Kailua including a full size refrigerator, full oven/stove, garbage disposal and dishwasher. Inside there is a separate sitting area from the bed and a nice size hd tv is provided. Outside there is a nice sitting area to the back of the unit and the privacy is good with the owners house & the neighbors. Beach chairs and beach towels are provided by the owners. The only downside is the lack of A/C. While we were there the tradewinds were calm a couple days and the house got a little stuffy. Plenty of fans are provided though. To top it off, the owners were both very nice and a pleasure to meet and speak briefly with. A true gem. If it's available next time we come we wouldn't hesitate to book this again.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Adisa B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Recently we spent 12 nights at this property. If you are traveling with small children and looking for a private less crowded vacation this location is perfect. House had all basics. Very convenient for families. Literally few steps from beautiful beach and less than a 5 minutes drive to Kailua town. Owners Mark and Lisa are available and live next door, initially I was little bit concerned with privacy however that was not an issue. Most days it felt as we were all alone. My only wish was that the house had A/C. Unfortunately house had no A/C as indicated in property details. We were aware of this prior to booking. There are several fans available but unfortunately at night we did not get much air or breeze, which made most of the nights uncomfortable to fall a sleep. During the day this was not an issue as we were outdoors. If you can get by without A/C I would strongly recommend this property. Thank you Mark for sharing your guesthouse with us.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Kailua beach is incredible. If you want to be near one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, stay here.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location!
This property is in the perfect location. Literally just steps to the private beach and a short walk to the market. It was very comfortable and suited our needs perfectly. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celeste G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kailua
The property is literally steps from the private beach access. Cute and quaint guesthouse. Only issue with going during the summer is there was no ac and even with the windows open all day/night, the crosswinds didn’t help cool down the inside. However, there’s an abundance of fans at your disposal that we were able to use to help circulate air. But Oahu is phenomenal, snorkeled using the gear provided at the house, did a lot of hiking, kayaking and swimming. The market is a block away to grab sandwiches, snacks and any toiletries we forgot and Buzz’s is a short walk or drive down the road! Great time. Thx Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place !
Great location ! Easy to get all over the island. Very clean
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kailua beach house
Tidy property in a convenient location to beach, market and Buzz’s steakhouse restaurant. We walked everywhere. It would have been perfect had we had air conditioning and a wash machine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022