Less than a one minute walk to Kailua Beach, Pool, Bikes, BBQ, A/C, and more

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Bikes, Beach Toys, Beach Chairs, Coolers, Umbrellas, and much more...

1-2 min walk to the most beautiful part of the nicest beach on the island

Most beautiful beach park just across the road

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

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Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer

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Kailua, HI

Kailua Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Lanikai Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Kailua Bay Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Alohawaii Properties by the Sea, a licensed transient accommodations operator (License 90/BB-0013, Registration Numbers GE-039-001-2928-01, TA-039-001-2928-01). We are delighted to share that we have been named the winner of the 2021 Best of Kailua Awards in the category of Vacation Rentals.

We have an amazing location under a 1 minute walk to Kailua Beach Park! Our villa is tucked away on a private beach lane, offering a beautiful shared pool, hot tub, and lush Hawaiian gardens. Inside, you'll find air conditioning in every room and free WiFi. For your convenience, we provide a hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. You'll also have shared access to a washer/dryer with laundry supplies, a gas BBQ, bikes, boogie boards, coolers, beach chairs, mats, and towels for outdoor fun.

The highlight of our villa is its unbeatable location just a short 1-2 minute walk down a private beach lane to Kailua Beach Park, recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. The calm waters, thanks to the coral reef just half a mile offshore, make it perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking.

We hope you will consider spending your vacation with us at Alohawaii Properties by the Sea. Please take a look at the photos and dfeel free contact us anytime. We look forward to welcoming you with Aloha.

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Susan Bryson

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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

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kailua

Located in Kailua, this apartment is by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Honolulu Zoo and Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kailua, HI

What's nearby

Kailua Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Lanikai Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kailua Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 34 min drive
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Buzz's Original Steak House - ‬3 min walk
‪Down To Earth - Kailua - ‬4 min drive
‪Maui Brewing Co Kailua - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Hibachi - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Less than a one minute walk to Kailua Beach, Pool, Bikes, BBQ, A/C, and more have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Less than a one minute walk to Kailua Beach, Pool, Bikes, BBQ, A/C, and more pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Less than a one minute walk to Kailua Beach, Pool, Bikes, BBQ, A/C, and more?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Less than a one minute walk to Kailua Beach, Pool, Bikes, BBQ, A/C, and more?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Less than a one minute walk to Kailua Beach, Pool, Bikes, BBQ, A/C, and more located?

This family-friendly Kailua apartment building is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach. Kailua Bay Beach and Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

12 Apr 2025

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

Great spot

You can’t beat Kailua/Lanikai for location with fantastic beaches for wind/sail sports, swimming, even boogie boarding and minor surfing, local hiking on the pillbox trail and a walk to town with lots of great places to eat. Steve and Susie were friendly. Their son Zac will be taking over management. Was hoping for a bike upgrade since the same squeaky bikes were there 30 years ago but that’s minor. Didn’t use them this time. Other beach chairs etc were adequate and nice to be able to use. Didn’t use the pool/spa but they were clean. No good airflow with windows open, even on very windy days so had to sleep with somewhat noisy AC and fans on. The room was smaller than we expected. No place for two of us to eat. Chair at desk was too tall for legs to fit below it and we are not big. Nice to have a TV with Roku app availability and wifi. Parking spaces are small so don’t bring a big car. Even a jeep is pushing it. Our fav place to eat at was Paia Fish Market, 1.4 miles away, easy walk. Nearby kayak rental would be great but we ran out of time. The kitesurfing lessons seem very expensive, so learn someplace else before you go. Hoping to come back to Kailua again.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

11 Apr 2025

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

DLoDave

I had a great stay. Upon my arrival, everything was in place, neat and clean. Parking was a little tight but doable. I will definitely stay here again and definitely recommend this as the place to stay on Kailua. The beach is beautiful, and everything is close (shopping and dining) in proximity.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

23 Mar 2025

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

Perfect for what we needed.

Ideal location across the street from a dazzling, extensive beach and friendly hosts made this a nice stay. The quarters were spotless.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mabel T.

17 Mar 2025

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

5 day stay in Kailua

Nice clean apt. Very attractively furnished. Very near the beach. Very quiet. Friendly owners. Overall a very nice stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

15 Mar 2025

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

Excellent location

The location and the owners were amazing. This is our new favorite area to stay in Oahu, across the street from the amazing Kailua Beach, and a 15 minute walk to the beautiful Pillbox trail and gorgeous Lanikai Beach (that both have no nearby parking). There is a nice table to eat at next to the pool, and the bed is very soft. The yard is gorgeous. We also loved all the beach gear and big beach towels. We hope to return.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

6 Mar 2025

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

Excellent Location!

Our stay was wonderful. The location of this property is incredible, right across the street from Kailua Beach Park. The room has everything you need for a short stay/not planning to cook every meal. The pool is beautiful and refreshing. Owners are so incredibly kind and respond quickly to any inquiries, we had the chance to meet them and really enjoyed their recommendations.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

22 Feb 2025

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Fantastic experience

This place was everything as advertised and then some. The attention to style, decorating and amenities was amazing.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos Y.

8 Feb 2025

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Great Location

I want to start by saying that this place's location is perfect, right across the street from Kailua Park and a 2-minute walk to Buzz's Restaurant. The place is small but comfortable. I didn't realize there was no kitchenette, but we made it work. The owner was downstairs and very nice and helpful. He had chairs, umbrellas, two bikes, and everything you need for a beach day. The only two things I have to mention is that the parking is quite tight. I rented a small Corolla and still had a little problem. If the other groups have large cars, then parking is a little tough. Not impossible, just a little tight. The second and the most bothersome part is the amount of little bugs. We think they are little ants. They are everywhere. We never got bit, but just annoying. This bug problem was from day one. We didn't dare eat in the room thinking this would make the problem worse. We still enjoyed our trip to one of the most beautiful places in the world, Kailua and Lanakai Beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia S.

24 Dec 2024

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35 anniversary

Would have appreciated a better designated eating are where there wasn’t a sizable opening in door frame for ants to come in even though food was kept in refrigerator! Bathroom had bus by sink in the morning I didn’t appreciate but I love the proximity of the beaches and being able to use their beach toys

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

5 Nov 2024

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

Cozy villa with amazing location

I enjoyed a week in Kailua and loved staying in the Sunshine Suite. It was so cozy with a beautiful garden and pool with a hot tub! The hospitality was wonderful and Steve helped with any questions we had about how to turn on the hot tub. So close to the beach— no need to drive— just walk down the lane, cross the street and there you are! Amazing location!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trisha D.

29 Oct 2024

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A Decent Stay Overall

I'm struggling to review this property. The listing is accurate, and the owners are honest in regards to the pros and cons. Both were responsive to texts and VRBO messages. The room, though small, was adequate. The main reason I deduct a star was due to how hot the room was. It was humid in Hawaii and, thus, difficult to keep the apartment cool even with the A/C unit and both fans on high. The worst part is that I was jet lagged the first day and sick (weak stomach), and the heat made that situation worse. The location was convenient for us as we wanted to be near the wedding party we travelled with. It was very close to really pretty beaches and enough food options to enjoy a variety. It was also way less crowded than the Honolulu side which was a blessing when driving. Considering rental options are slim on that side of the island, I understand the high nightly price. Still, it's difficult to give rave reviews when I've stayed in immaculate 3BR beachfront condos with full kitchens, multiple swimming pools, and various amenities for the same price, even less, in Florida. You really do not get enough bang for your buck here. Because of this, I cannot give 5 stars, BUT it is still an accurate listing for this rental, and the beaches nearby are gorgeous! The property owners were kind and helpful, as well. The beach supplies were also a very nice touch, and so were the toiletries they provided. As long as you know what to expect, you will not be disappointed!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Teresita B.

23 Oct 2024

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

Stay in windward side of Oahu

It was a challenged finding accommodations in Kailua area or nearby city in windward side of Oahu. But I am very glad to have found this hidden oasis. For a couple, the Sunrise suite is perfect, no kitchen or stove but has microwave and fridge which is enough for us. We loved walking across the street to Kailua beach park watching sunrise and swimming in the morning. Lanikai beach is also walking distance from this property for a more calmer waves, parking might be a challenge to find. The pool is available to use at this property, has beach chairs. Short drive to town’s Target and other shops. Can also hike to nearby Lanikai Pillbox. Overall experience was pleasant and wonderful. Property manager Zack, were helpful giving detailed instructions and directions, and owner Steve were also pleasant to speak with.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

17 Oct 2024

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Sunshine

This is a great location, beach is beautiful and steps away. Stores and markets very close by as well as restaurants. We would definitely stay at this property again!!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

27 Sept 2024

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

Kailua Rental

We loved our time at the Kailua rental. The apartment is right across the road from Kailua Beach and a short drive to Lanikai Beach. The snorkeling at Lanikai is excellent. We also swam at Kailua most days. The rental has all the beach amenities you could need. Also,Buzzes restaurant is a short walk as well as a local store and delicious shaved ice.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrina R.

8 Sept 2024

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Incredible location in Kailua

Great location and exactly as described! We loved being able to walk across the street to Kailua beach park! The owners are great and communication was easy. They even have beach chairs coolers and other gear for borrowing. We would stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

24 Aug 2024

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We'll be back! An amazing stay!

We had an absolutely amazing stay at the Sunshine Suite in Kailua! The unit was perfectly located, just steps away from the beach, which made it incredibly convenient to enjoy the beautiful shoreline every day. The suite itself was fantastic—clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The kitchen area was especially handy, featuring a big mini fridge, microwave, and all the dishes and accompaniments we could have asked for. The small extras provided here and there made everything so convenient and added to the overall comfort of our stay. Steve was a wonderful host, offering great tips each morning as we headed out for the day. His recommendations really helped us make the most of our time in Kailua. Parking was a breeze, as there was always space available for our rented car, which made exploring the area so much easier. After a long, hot day of adventures, the onsite pool was the perfect spot to cool down and unwind. We highly recommend the Sunshine Suite for anyone looking to stay in Kailua. We were thrilled with our 10-night stay and would love to return in the future!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

maile c.

18 Aug 2024

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

Kailua vacation

Perfect location, took approx 2 minutes to walk to Kailua beach, also walking distance to Lanikai beach. Beautiful pool, didn’t use though because the beach was so convenient! Nice washer and dryer for guests to use, kind host, parking was a bit rough with a bigger truck but would’ve been fine with a smaller car. Would stay here over and over again, Mahalo!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

31 July 2024

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Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

26 June 2024

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Nice location

The place is just about exactly what we expected Pros: - sweet property manager, Susie - comfortable living space - safe area - safe parking for vehicle - Kailua beach was very nice - Good proximity to activities we wanted to do Criticisms: - Buzz’s restaurant was OK, but nice ambience. - we looked forward to riding the bikes around but there was only one working - As other reviews stated, there is no standard kitchen in this unit which turned out to be ok for me, but someone else might care more about that.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

24 June 2024

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

Best Stay in Hawaii We've Ever Had!

We lived in Hawaii for 13 years and have returned more times than we can keep track of since we had to leave almost 20 years ago... this was the best visit back we've had. Location was PERFECT - across the street from beach. The place was a tropical oasis, beautiful pool, the room with rich and beautiful appointments (paintings, statues). Everything was highest quality and everything was thought out. Staying with Steve and Suzie was like staying with family for the week we were there. (I almost don't want to say too much for fear that we won't be able to book the site again when we want to return because it will be too busy!) Highest recommendations from two folks for whom Hawaii will always be home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

31 May 2024

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Here's to 21yrs

Accommodations were cute and comfortable. The location was SPECTACULAR (1 min walk across the street to the beach). Beautiful sunrise and beach. The street sign locating the property was difficult to see in the evening, I would recommend adding another with an arrow. I think the neighbors up front may appreciate as well.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

11 May 2024

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Worth every penny!

My wife and I used to live on Oahu and had low expectations for cleanliness of the Vrbo and mostly cared about the location. Well we were SO pleasantly surprised by how incredibly clean the room was and it was very spacious. The bed was soft and comfortable and there were plenty of extra blankets if needed. We sleot comfortably at night with the fans and AC unit, and the hosts left us plenty of towels for our week’s stay. There are also beach chairs that we used all week. We loved being so close to Kalapawai market and Kailua beach. Also— this is BIG for Hawaii, we did not see one cockroach ! 10/10 for cleanliness. We would love to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn V.

1 May 2024

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Cute studio

I stayed for 5 nights while visiting my son. About 25 mins from Honolulu. Older, but clean studio with everything I needed. Frig, microwave and coffee maker. Bed was comfortable. Plenty of towels. Quiet and so close to the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William P.

5 Apr 2024

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Sunshine Suite

I stayed here for a week as I was visiting my daughter. Will definitely stay here again next time. Perfect location and quiet. Really clean and nice hosts. Thank you.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

4 Apr 2024

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Steps to the beach.

Stayed in the sunshine suite. Just big enough for two people but worth it for the location. Toes in the water in 5 minutes. Kailua town is fun too.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Susan Bryson

Steve and I lived in Colorado for 10 years and had our first child. She was 3 months premature and weighed in at a whopping 1 pound!! When she turned one, she weighed almost 10 pounds. Her doctor said that she would grow if we moved her to a warmer climate.. that it was difficult for her to maintain a 98.6 degree body temperature without burning so many calories.

So, we moved to Hawaii.. with $500 in the bank and our little daughter. That was in December, 1979. And here we are 40 years later.

Our daughter has since married and moved back to Colorado and had two beautiful daughters. We had our son after moving to Hawaii. He married his high school sweetheart, and they now have 2 sons.
There's more to the story, so come and stay with us to hear the rest. We love our guests and have many repeat visitors to our lovely rentals.

Why they chose this property

We bought our house before it became a vacation rental. We owned a small travel agency and people were always asking if there was anywhere to stay other than Waikiki. So we decided to rent out some rooms in our home to accommodate our clients and to make a little extra money. There were no hotels in our town and the beach was just gorgeous. Little did we know that Kailua would become such a B&B mecca.

What makes this property unique

You will love the hospitality and service we provide our guests. The beach is absolutely gorgeous and the property is like walking into Shangri La. Steve's gardens are breathtaking and the pool is beautiful.

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