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Since 1985 Legal Lanikai Garden Studio AC, across the street from Lanikai Beach!

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A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, palm trees, and a small boat.
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A coastal residential area with houses, solar panels, and a swimming pool.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with curtains, a lamp, and a plant in the foreground.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lanikai Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Kailua, HI
  • Place, Lanikai Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Kailua Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kailua

Located in Lanikai, a neighbourhood in Kailua, this apartment is near a water park 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 Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Kailua, HI

What's nearby

  • Lanikai Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Kailua Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Waikiki Beach Walk - 39 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Waikiki Beach - 40 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Goen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paia Fish Market Kailua - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maui Brewing Company Kailua - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Teddy's Bigger Burgers - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Since 1985 Legal Lanikai Garden Studio AC, across the street from Lanikai Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Since 1985 Legal Lanikai Garden Studio AC, across the street from Lanikai Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Since 1985 Legal Lanikai Garden Studio AC, across the street from Lanikai Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Since 1985 Legal Lanikai Garden Studio AC, across the street from Lanikai Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Since 1985 Legal Lanikai Garden Studio AC, across the street from Lanikai Beach! located?

Located in Lanikai, this apartment building 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, clean, helpful hosts, Great location .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Carol was super guest, great communication and a pleasure to talk with. She left our rental in excellent order. We would highly recommend her to any other host that would welcome Carol back without hesitation Mahalo, Rick and Nini
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really great stay. Beautiful location and a nice clean, and relaxing set up. The hosts are great. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Super guests who we would welcome back and recommend to any host. Great communication, left our garden studio in excellent order upon check-out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Lanikai was truly amazing. From the moment we arrived, we could tell how much care and intention had been put into this property. Everything was incredibly clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully done. No detail was left undone, and everything we could have needed was there.And the views—absolutely breathtaking! The photos are beautiful, but honestly, being there in person is something completely different. Waking up in Lanikai, being so close to the water, and looking out at that gorgeous scenery every day was something we will never forget.What we loved most was how peaceful the entire stay felt. After full days of exploring O‘ahu, this became our place to come back to, exhale, slow down, and just enjoy where we were. It truly felt like our little home while we were on the island.The hosts were wonderful, the property was beautifully cared for, and you can tell they genuinely want their guests to have an incredible experience. We absolutely loved our stay and would not hesitate to stay here again. Lanikai already holds a very special place in our hearts, and this beautiful property became part of that experience. Mahalo for sharing such a special place with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very well appointed spacious studio right across the street from Lanikai beach. The perfect location for the Kailua area. Spotless and Rick & Nini were the perfect hosts.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 February 2026
Super guests, great communication, and seamless reservation process. We would happily have them back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect: the host great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2025
Super guests, great communication, check in, check out condition of our rental couldn’t ask for anything better! We would happily have Tim and Ann back again. 5-Stars all around!!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay!

My husband and I stayed here for a week and it was wonderful! So close to the most beautiful beach and many restaurants just a few minutes drive away. It had everyting you could possibly need for a relaxing stay in a perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We keep internal notes on all of our guests within our company database at Lanikai Beach Rentals. Here is what we had to add for Andrea and Matt: SUPER, SUPER, SUPER Guests! They were so easy going left the studio in Excellent order upon check-out. Have them back. They were so very, very nice. Excellent communication, super guests. Thank you, Andrea and Matt! Please do consider us for a future visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Beautiful beach right down the street! Wonderful and peaceful accommodations! We loved the location and overall property! Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2023
Super guests, and seamless reservation process! We would welcome Jody and Greg back without hesitation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet relaxing, cool (AC and otherwise!), comfortable, an amazing supply drawer for all your vital needs, and most importantly, the host Rick, daughter, Nani and his whole family welcome you to their childhood home! You want to feel at home....come here and enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach paradise

Wonderful beach location. Beautiful scenery. Impeccable cleanliness and convenience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Super guests, seamless reservation process, we would gladly host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week Stay in Paradise 🌺

The property was just as described and very clean it had everything you need. Rick and his wife Nini were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Super, Super Guests! We would welcome Michael and Venus back without hesitation! The reservation process was seamless, they were a joy to host, and they left our rental in excellent order upon check-out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in Lanikai

Everything was perfect. Location, host, property, great A/C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Super guests, easy communication, and a pleasure to host! Peter and Lori left our garden studio in excellent order, and we would welcome them back without hesitation! Mahalo, The Maxey's
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lanikai Garden Studio

Amazing room with wonderful hosts. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Super, Guests! What a pleasure to meet Don and Tessa, and to spend time with them during their stay. They left our rental in absolute order; what a pleasure to have such considerate guests! 100% we would welcome them back. Mahalo, Rick & Nini
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific, roomy studio

Short distance to the beach, quiet, plenty of room, comfortable, secluded yard, easy parking, Hosts were wonderful, very pleasant and responsive. Heading back next year and recommending to friends and family!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
It was a pleasure to host Ben & Kathy! The reservation process was seamless, they left our rental in great order, and we would happily welcome them back! Thank you both for choosing to stay with us, and for leaving our studio in such good order upon check-out. Mahalo, The Maxey's
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

41st Anniversary and Vacation

Perfect in every way.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Seamless reservation process, Greg and Laurie left our studio in great shape upon check-out and were a joy for us to host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super clean and comfortable

The studio was a perfect place to land, and peacefully quiet! It was very clean and convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Anissa and Mike were a pleasure to host, seamless reservation process. We would welcome them back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Loved this little studio and its proximity to beach and Kailua town. Clean; well appointed; private. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2024
Victoria and Carl were exceptional guests. Seamless reservation process, great guests to host and they left our unit in excellent order upon checkout. We look forward to hosting the two of them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The studio is spacious and immaculately clean. Everything was in well kept or new condition. Chairs, umbrella, cooler, beach mats, towels and bodyboards were provided for trips to the beach. Rick and Nini were an excellent source of information and helped to make our trip really enjoyable. We would highly recommend them as hosts and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2025
Fantastic Guests! A pleasure for us to host. Great communication, left our rental in excellent order, and a joy to spend time with. We would welcome them back any time and recommend to any host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Amazing studio apartment across the street from water access. Watched the sunrise every morning. Would stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Super guests; easy reservation process, left our unit in great order upon check-out. We would host again without hesitation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hawaii honeymoon/ 1st Anniversary

What a wonderful place to travel after a 3 year lockdown. It was our first trip to Hawaii together. We loved it and our hosts Nani and Rick were fantastic. Maholo!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Aloha Ray & Deb, thank you for your kind words, choosing to stay with and leaving our studio in such great order! We would love to host you two again. Aloha, Rick & Nini
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Babymoon in Lanikai

Rick and Nini are wonderful hosts, making sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and to make the most of the beautiful Lanikai beach just steps away. The studio home was perfect for us, including a lovely private garden area for relaxing and enjoying home cooked meals. Ideal location just a short walk from the beach, with a perfect view of the sunrise every morning. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2025
Elliot and Shana were excellent guests! Smooth booking process and left our Lanikai Garden Studio in excellent order upon check-out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The place is located in a wonderful area. It was very clean and the host and hostess was great!

The place in location was perfect! The home was clean and well maintained. I could not ask for a better place. The hostess and hostess were extremely accommodating, and very nice. I would highly recommend these place! I will book again next time I’m here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
From the moment Darlene and David arrived, until the morning they checked out, they were such gracious guests for us to host! Seamless reservation process and they left our garden studio in excellent order upon checkout. We would welcome them back without hesitation! Mahalo, Rick & Nini Lanikai Beach Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lanikai Garden Studio

Property is exactly as advertised and it was a perfect location for our purposes. Communication with the owners could not have been better and exceeded our expectations. We are looking forward to coming back here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2023
What a pleasure it was for us to host Don and Ginny! From the start of the reservation process to their day of departure, it was a seamless process. They left our studio in excellent order and we would happily welcome them back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

Rick as the perfect host with a beautiful home in a great location
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Aloha Cyndy, thank you for your gracious comments! We are very fortunate for all that we offer, and with our location just across the street from beautiful Lanikai Beach as our playground. We have been blessed and have cherished our family home since 1963! Mahalo, The Maxey’s.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Nice and quiet neighborhood. Rick and his wife were delightful to visit with and friendly and welcoming. They accommodated parking for our Mercedes’ van and were just super!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Super Guests! From the reservation to departure and everything in between. We truly enjoyed hosting Tracy and Marc, and meeting their son, daughter-in-law, and fresh grandbaby! They are welcome back, anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Graduation

It was a quiet place for my husband and I to sleep and have breakfast in am before leaving to spend time with family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2024
Robert, thank you for staying with us. If there was anything we could improve upon to have made your stay more complete, please let us know. Haveing been in the hosting business for over 35 years, with 100% of 5 star reviews, we do appreciate hearing from our guests! Mahalo, Rick & Nini
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