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BEST LOCATION , LANIKAI registration number W00530010-01 TMK 43005029 Licensed!

Holiday home with a water park, 5-minute walk to Lanikai Beach

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May photo is from level 2. Level 1 has more foliage but ocean can still be seen
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Aerial view
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 488.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lanikai Beach
  • Place, Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead
  • Place, Kailua Beach
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BEST LOCATION , LANIKAI registration number W00530010-01 TMK 43005029 Licensed!

Only a 5 min Walk to Lanikai beach!! No pets firm. As of 7/2022 new high speed Wi-Fi! Welcome to the Viewhouse in Lanikai! We have owned this home since 2003 and we are thrilled to share our piece of paradise with you. Everyone should experience the Hawaiian lifestyle. We have guests from all over the world return year after year. Several guests have returned over 22 times!!! The Viewhouse has the BEST VIEW in the Best neighborhood and is one of the few licensed, LEGAL vacation rentals in Lanikai. The home is situated mountainside overlooking the ocean and is on the main street in Lanikai so it is just a short easy walk to the best beaches on Oahu- Kailua and Lanikai Beach! Up high for a view and street level for easy access. Take advantage of the use of beach chairs, umbrellas, and bikes. The house has been beautifully renovated with Bamboo wood floors and marble countertops. The Viewhouse has the BEST VIEW in the Best neighborhood on the BEST BEACH. Thank you for considering our property. Picking the place that is perfect for a Hawaiian vacation can be difficult. Here are a few things that set us apart from the others.
We have owned, renovated, and carefully maintained this home since 2003. This is more than a business for us. The Viewhouse is a very special piece of paradise that everyone should have the opportunity to experience! Everyone can experience the local Hawaiian lifestyle—in just a week or two. We have guests from all over the world return year after year. And this place is one of the few licensed vacation rentals in Lanikai! The home is situated on the side of a mountain overlooking the ocean and is on the main street in Lanikai. It is just a short easy walk to the best beach on Oahu. Take advantage of the use of beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkel gear, and bikes. The house has bamboo wood floors and marble countertops making this tropical oasis the perfect comfortable and upscale place to experience paradise like a local. It is meticulously clean, well maintained, and beautiful. Completely private large lanai (balcony) overlooks the Pacific Ocean and the Mokulua Islands. The lanai has an oversized outdoor sofa undercover for napping or reading and a table for four and a charcoal BBQ grill.
When you arrive at the house there is convenient off-street parking and one flight of steps to get to the Viewhouse level (first floor) of the house. The Viewhouse is private and does not share entryways or bathrooms with the rest of the home. It includes a one-bedroom with a queen bed with an ADDITIONAL second bed a queen murphy bed in the living area (TWO QUEEN BEDS) , one bathroom with shower, the private kitchen includes a full-size fridge, dishwasher, convection plate, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, etc. The entire first floor of this beautiful estate is yours to enjoy. You'll spend most of your time on the spacious covered outdoor lanai. Other amenities include hand-stitched Hawaiian heirloom quilts, elephant bamboo furniture, large flat-screen TV, and wireless Internet. The home is located on the coveted Lanikai loop—a two and a half-mile street that circles around with cut-through streets along each block. It is great for morning walks and the beach is1.5 blocks away.
Charming Kailua town is a bike ride away. I recommend coffee and breakfast at Kalapawai market, Farmer's markets on Thursday night and Sunday mornings, Buzz's steak house, and local shopping!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number W00530010-01, GE-136-047-8208-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua

Located in Lanikai, a neighbourhood in Kailua, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach. Honolulu Zoo and Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kailua, HI

What's nearby

  • Lanikai Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kailua Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kailua Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 38 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Teddy's Bigger Burgers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buzz's Original Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boots & Kimo’s Homestyle Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST LOCATION , LANIKAI registration number W00530010-01 TMK 43005029 Licensed! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEST LOCATION , LANIKAI registration number W00530010-01 TMK 43005029 Licensed!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST LOCATION , LANIKAI registration number W00530010-01 TMK 43005029 Licensed!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEST LOCATION , LANIKAI registration number W00530010-01 TMK 43005029 Licensed! located?

Located in Lanikai, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach. Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead and Kalama Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire T.

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

Wonderful location and home!

We had a great stay in Lanikai! House was comfortable and the location was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

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

Great!

Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Bathroom needs a refresh. Shower drips. Bedroom fan needs adjustment. Other than that, excellent!!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran L.

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

Awesome to be back in Lanikai

Calm quiet relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA C.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time. The property is very close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and views, walkable distance from the beach, beach chairs and umbrellas provided. Definitively a great choice if you want to be away from the noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Great stay for Mom/Sisters trip

We really enjoyed the Viewhouse and all it had to offer! The balcony views were unreal and we spent lots of time there. It was great to have access to beach items and laundry as we used both several times! The location to the beach was really lovely and restaurants/stores were a quick 10-15 minute drive away. Would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz a.

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

Great Lanikai Location

Enjoyed to leisurely walks to the beach every day! Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam & Dara C.

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

Friend’s wedding weekend

Quiet beautiful neighborhood, 5min walk to Lanikai beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

A lovely getaway in a peaceful neighborhood

This is my second time staying here with my wife-- this time with our young daughter. Perfect place to get away from the tourist y crowds and just a brief 4-minute walk to the sand. The ocean view on the balcony is lovely and will make you want to stay in to make breakfast everyday stay in for breakfast everyday
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Lanikai stay

Perfect. Could not have been better. Great easy walk to the beach and very clean. We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R., Boston

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

Lovely view!

Great place! Lovely view, easy walk to the beach, and lots of beach equipment/toys to use during the stay. Heads up if you have little kids - there are quite a lot of stairs to get up to the house, we were doing a lot of carrying. The view from up top was totally worth it, though! Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Great location to be away from the tourist attractions

Loved the location. Got used to going to bed early because the birds are loud at 6am but that is what you get with so much wildlife to watch. Incredible view
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E.

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

Amazing spot

This property is well appointed and has breathtaking views. We were so happy here. The only thing I could recommend is wine glasses!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

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

The viewhouse

This property was magical. Could not have ask for a better location and view. Thank you for the memories, Lanikai! Aloha!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Quiet clean and picturesque close to beach

My hubby and I stayed in Lanikai for the first half of our trip to Oahu. The location exactly met our needs and expectations. The second half we stayed at a famous resort on the other side of the island. The Viewhouse at Lanikai was much better! We loved the Viewhouse, the beach, the locals, the town, etc. Highly recommend is you have a vehicle and want to stay in a low key, relaxing, and friendly area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

keely o.

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

Perfect!

My husband and I stayed for a week for our belated honeymoon. The property was absolutely magical. We watched the sunrise qith our coffee every morning, sat on the lanai enjoying the breeze and the sounds of tropical birds, and took breathtaking hikes and walks from the property. We will return as soon as we can!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Debra W.

Liked: Communication, location
Lanikai is a beautiful quiet neighborhood. Short walk to the beach. Watch out for jellyfish stings at this beach when the jellies are there, very painful. The rental penthouse was beautifully furnished and the lanai was great for catching the breeze. There is no air conditioning and the attic fan was not functioning so it was always very warm inside the unit. The overhead fans did function. The lower unit we rented wasn’t ready for us when we arrived. It was not cleaned. We were able to get ahold of the owner very quickly and she decided to let us stay in the top unit. Which we were very thankful for. There were some pest issues ( ants and roaches) but they are very common in Hawaii. Overall the unit we stayed in was very nice. Best part is the view in the evening, worst part was the heat inside the unit and the 70 steps to get to the view ( would be difficult if you were elderly, disabled or had small kids).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in Lanikai. Close to everything but nestled in the trees above the fray with an amazing view of the Mokes. A great choice to launch adventures on the Windward side or just chill. The deck space is ideal for early morning coffee, late morning workouts, afternoon naps, sunset sips and candle lit dinners. The tastefully rustic Hawaiian decor is charming without being overdone. The beds and linens were very comfortable. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare meals. While it might not be everyone (Stairs, No A/C,…etc.) for those seeking a true Hawaiian experience it is ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett & Morgan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, beautiful lanai & very clean! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens B.

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

AMAZING STAY IN LANIKAI

Everything was perfectly organized and we loved the penthouse apartment. Amazing views of Lanikai and locations is only 5mins walking from the nicest beach in O'ahu.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn E.

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

Beautiful getaway!

During our stay in Lanikai, we were amazed at the stunning beauty of the surrounding landscape creating an atmosphere that felt like a tropical paradise. The accommodations were spacious and comfortable, making it the perfect spot to relax and soak in the breathtaking views. I would highly recommend this charming getaway for anyone looking to escape to nature‘s beauty. Mahalo
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Ocean & Mokulua “View House”

Would definitely stay here again. Mahalo to owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MiMi K.

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

Sea view, tree view, bird view, sky views…

We shall return. This place has great bones. Wish we stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joalie D.

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

Lovely location

The best part of the vacation was the beach which was very close and great for swimming and just enjoying. The lower level apartment was comfortable and well appointed and close to the beach where we could watch amazing sunrises and full moon rise. The lanai was spacious and had good views. The apartment had many fans and a wall of windows to compensate for lack of cross ventilation. The
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

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