The location was perfect in proximity to the beach and our friends. Communication was easy with the owners. Nice to have access to beach chairs, cooler, boogie boards, etc. Unfortunately we walked into many small bugs in the bathroom and a dead cockroach in the kitchen. We understand humidity can equate to more bugs but still not the best welcome wagon.

It had comfortable bedding, a good kitchen and all around was a great space. 5 minutes to be in the ocean and a pool on the property.

Susie and her husband were great hosts. Susie said, “Call me for anything”. The first night we went to Kailua and got lost, as our GPS did not work. She very kindly, gave us directions and stayed with us until we got back to the property. When there were issues, she did the best she could to resolve them. Kailua Beach was across the street. We will forever remember the sunrises and the turtle that swam near us as we walked the beach. The pool was lovely, surrounded by a beautiful garden.

Loved our stay and waking to see the sunrise on the beach every morning

This is a great spot - Suzy was great to communicate with and took care of us! It's nice to have a pool in a secluded backyard. Clean, well cared for - highly recommend this place for an "in the neighborhood" quiet stay!

My 15 year old son and I had a wonderful time visiting for six nights at this lovely rental. It was just as described, very clean and well stocked with all of the items we needed, and that were included on the property description. The location could not have been better. We loved walking down to the Kawaipalua market, to the beach and to Buzz”s steakhouse, all of which were excellent. We also did a guided kayak tour out to the Moke islands with Kailua Beach Adventures. They were fantastic. The Lanakai Pillbox hike is close enough that I walked over to the trail head and up to the top one afternoon just before sunset for spectacular views. We saw some of the other people staying at the units coming and going and enjoyed talking to another mom and her son at the pool one day, but it was not intrusive at all. Zak was on site as well, and when we ran into him was very accommodating and helpful with questions. He was also very responsive bith before and during our visit via text. I would highly recommend the spot, and if we come back to Oahu we would certainly stay there again.

We had a great time and would love to visit and stay here again! The location was perfect, across from Kailua Beach. The property had everything the four of us needed including a kitchen, washer/dryer, A/C, ceiling fans and a pool! Zak was friendly, responsive and accommodating.

Really enjoyed staying at the property and the great location across from the beach!

Cockroach infested condo!!! Save yourself the time, money, hassle, and most of all save your health! This condo is infested with cockroaches big and small! The cockroaches were everywhere: in the kitchen, dinning room, bedrooms, bathrooms, in the cupboards and drawers of kitchen and closet of bedroom, on the furniture and on the curtains. Owner, Zak, was notified and he downplayed the situation and was completely dismissive. He said it was a “little bug problem” and offered to spray. Cockroaches are a health hazard and this was definitely an infestation that needed fumigation..not a few ants that marched in and not even 1 or 2 cockroaches.. there were hundreds! And, one ended up on our friend’s face while he was sleeping! Owner, Zak, refused to relocate us at his expense and refused to give us a refund! VRBO, was of no help at all as well. I spent an entire day of multiple calls and talking with multiple VRBO representatives going back and forth on the phone to no avail! They said the cockroaches were not big enough even though I sent them videos and pictures of the adult, medium, and small sized cockroaches. Because of this unhealthy environment, we told Zak that we were leaving and he still refused a refund. We paid for and checked in to a hotel downtown because no other condos were available on short notice. The next day Zak refunded 3/5 nights cost but did not take responsibility for the fraudulent claims about this condo. Save your health and money!!!

Our family had an excellent time in Kailua. We really enjoyed the close proximity to the beach and the location overall. We utilized the beach chairs, boogie boards, and sand toys daily. The space and amenities are shared with two other rental units and the owners who live on site. Parking is tight but manageable as long as you are considerate of the other guests. The rental provided all the kitchen/bathroom/bedroom amenities we needed, and when we needed something the host was quick to respond. Overall, things were well worn and in need of basic maintenance and minor repair: the windows were pretty difficult to open/close, mini blinds were dirty, the bathroom door needs to be replaced, the beach chairs are falling apart, the boogie boards are peeling apart. A minimal investment in the replacement of some goods and maintenance would go a long way to improving the overall quality of the property. As is to be expected in this climate, there are lots of critters inside and outside the residence. Every time we opened the dishwasher we were greeted with several roaches, as well as inside many of the kitchen cabinets. If you can’t tolerate critters, this might not be the place for you. The pool and hot tub were used by my family frequently, and provided an excellent alternative activity from the beach. We enjoyed our vacation immensely and would happily return!

Would definitely stay again- excellent location literally across the street from one of the top 3 beaches in Oahu, and down the street from another top 3 Oahu beach.

Loved the location

Excellent location. The hosts were kind and accommodating; the unit was comfortable; and the extra amenities offered (beach gear, bikes) were great. Highly recommend.

Wonderful, considerate hosts! Very helpful with local suggestions! Our only issue was with the parking, as it is very, very tight on-site but it was easy enough to park across the street. Will come back again for sure!

This place was an amazing place to stay just across the street from the beach! The owners live next door and gave us some great advice on different local spots and places to eat. Would definitely rent this place again! Not a criticism, but rather a PSA for future guests: the parking is very limited and tight so keep that in mind when renting a larger vehicle. I would say this has been the best VRBO we've been in!

I spent years as an analytic auditor - so you are getting frank and open feedback. Location: 5/5: Most EXCELLENT! The location of the Kukui House was perfect, steps to a fantastic beach and a short walk to Buzz’z steak house. Our Suite 3/5: AVERAGE, at best. There are some good qualities as follows: Towels and linen was good Soap / shampoo / dish soap supplied Great high quality TV and streaming services All kitchen small appliances are supplied and worked - although the toaster needs repair (missing handle) Great to have a USB charging port in the master bedroom The AC worked well - we only used it in our bedroom Great to have an ice maker in the fridge Suite is very spacious Ceiling fans worked great The small outside deck off our suite is fantastic with great furniture Opportunities for improvement: The living / dining room was quite dusty when we arrived - the table tops and counters needed a good wipe down. All the interior furniture in the suite is dated and worn - definitely time for an upgrade. Couch in the TV area is torn and with little support left in the cushions Pool area was not clean, outdoor furniture was dirty, pool water was dirty, pool deck definitely needed a pressure wash and vegetation needed trimming Motion detector that turns on the light in the garage was sketchy at best. When we pulled our car into a very dark garage it was a bit creepy, not knowing who could be lurking in the darkness. Sometimes it worked, mostly it did not. The bathroom door needs replacing as the back of the door was peeling badly. The toilet seat needs to be replaced - urine stains under the seat The complete premises was advertised as non smoking ( one reason why we chose it) - and yet the two guests from the suite directly below us (from S Dakota) were smoking every day by the pool (even after we asked them not to smoke by the pool area). The kitchen fridge compressor kicks in really loud at times Bed in master room should not be against the wall- not easy to get in and out for two people. Carpet in the living room is curled up - tripping hazard. Beach chairs are mostly old and tired. Too much junk in the garage - for a rental space, it is a tad junky. Garbage cans good, personal beer and booze bottle collections, maybe not. Windows screens all need repair and cleaning The windows are dirty - many do not open Dishwashing drain rack in the kitchen needs to be replaced Thanks, Pat

Beautiful, clean, spacious, all needs met, lovely owners and one of the most beautiful and central locations imaginable! Superb!

Having a private pool and hot tub. Even though the hit tub is small it met our needs. Nice to walk back from beach and enjoy at night. Owners gave lots of information on what to do around area.

There are many pros and cons about our stay. The location was amazing. Close to the beach. Plenty of space in the living quarters. The unit was not the cleanest. It was pretty dusty which caused a lot of allergies for us Michigan folks. Lots of pillows to use which was nice however no extra blankets which on the cooler nights would have been nice not to mention some people like them just for comfort. There are a lot of rules about extra guest which the hosts were great about our family coming over to visit which is the whole reason we came to Hawaii was to visit family. We were not there to do the whole TOURIST thing. We did not see many of our other co renters often nor did they use the pool or hot tub so nor really sure why the kids with us were not allowed to use it when the other guest was clearly gone for the day and no one else used it at all. The pool was only cleaned by us as well even though we only used it the day the owners said the kids could use it. The parking on property is TERRIBLE!!!!!!! Just an FYI. If you do not need to bring a vehicle DON'T. If you are driving it is a nightmare trying to get out of your car. So, thankful my husband was such a good sport about it. The owners were on property the whole time. It is the first time I have ever rented a property hand did not have complete privacy. They do live in the house in front of the rental, so it was very uncomfortable to feel you did not have privacy for our two weeks stay. They were very polite if they ever needed anything, however. Just awkward having them around our whole two week visit. For the price we paid to stay there, We should have just rented a whole house for a month.

This property was perfect for our needs. Spacious and comfortable. Beautiful Kailua Beach is right across the street, safe neighborhood, and a quick drive to Honolulu. The wild roosters crowing were a surprise the first morning but we got used to it. It was lovely waking up to the other birds singing. It felt like we were in a rain forest! The property managers were more than hospitable. They made us feel at home.

Great location and attentive host. Parking was a little tight but good. The beach park across the street is perfect fo kids. Overall great stay

Located across the street from Kailua Beach and an easy walk to Lanikai Beach, Kalapawai Market and Island Snow for shave ice. Fabulous location for exploring the Windward side of Oahu. It was truly the experience of being a local.

We enjoyed our stay - such a great location just 1/2 block from the long sandy Kailua Beach and a short drive from Lanikai. There is a lovely pool (unheated) surrounded by a lush garden for the guests in the 3 units to share and a small hot tub that just needs to be heated up if you decide to use it. The kitchen is well equipped but small - its a one person show in the kitchen. The dishwasher is so close to the fridge that one can not open the door all the way but we just adapted. Big TV worked great and there are plenty of drawers, closet space and hangers in each bedroom to unpack I enjoyed sitting on the little patio outside our unit. We made good use of the Oahu guidebook that was with the unit. We had a few issues upon arrival which were dealt with immediately by Susie - a most lovely host. Her son Zach who lives out of state handled the reservation itself and he was responsive and accessible. As another reviewer mentioned, I would recommend that additional towel bars or hooks be added. Walking distance to Buzzes steakhouse - we went twice - good food, good service, nice staff (but a witch of an owner...you'll have to find that review elsewhere!). Thanks Susie and Zach!

- On 2nd floor so no one above you. Faces west. Treed courtyard with small fountain. Has balcony but roof/trellis lets rain through onto chairs. Good sized living room. Comfortable beds. Good tourist info and brochures. Kitchen has coffee maker and toaster but no kettle. P.S. they don’t recycle any more because most people didn’t use it properly. - Chairs at dining table are the height of stools. Bed is also very high: about 34 inches. - Internet speed is about 70Mbps down and about 3 up using local server. The Up speed sometimes drops below 1.0Mbps. - Uses Youtube TV plus other Apps. Very frustrating to use. Hard to find all “normal” national network channels if you want to catch up on the News, etc. Bedroom uses Visio and it takes time to go up or down one channel. Guide is also very slow. You need lots of patience. - Bedrooms are next to Hayden Rd traffic noise but we were able to sleep - We stayed for a month and found these lacking: no digital clock/radio in bedroom, no kettle, no nightlight in bathroom, no pen or paper to be able to create a grocery shopping list. - the GFCI outlets in both bathrooms are old and you have to press reset many times for them to start again. - Don’t run the clothes washer with a high water level or it won’t drain.

My only complaints: Abundant sunshine. Cute lizards. Too conveniently located.

This was a great property in a super location. Just across street from large beach park. Lived like a local away from the big city of Honolulu. Size was spacious and perfect for family of 4.

Great location! Great amenities! Best place we stayed on Oahu! We will definitely try to come back here if we return

We loved our stay here. The owner was very nice and the gardens beautiful. I will rent here again.

We rented this property for us and our son and daughter-in-law for a wedding in Kailua. It was perfect for our needs. Lots of restaurants within easy walking distance (one mile each way). The beach is right across the street. Quiet for sleeping at night

Overall super happy we decided to stay at this rental, the hosts were very friendly and responded quickly whenever we had questions. Everything was as expected per the listing but the extra item I really appreciated was the small binder they had put together for different hikes and restaurants to check out!

We had a great stay with one exception which didn't ruin the experience but was a nuisance for sure - an infestation of tiny bugs. Mostly in the kitchen but also in one of the bedrooms. Did not bite or otherwise harm us, but we had to be very careful about leaving out dirty plates or anything edible, and seeing them on the bed was unpleasant. To be fair we did not bother to complain to the hosts during our stay. I imagine they probably would've tried to do something about it like spraying. Everything else about our stay was great. We were 3 adults and a toddler. The unit had all the amenities we needed. The bathroom downstairs was great for washing off the beach before stepping back into the unit, and the washer/dryer was handy. Location is hard to beat. Across the street from the beach park. Less than 10 min walk to a market, cafe, restaurant. Parking at the unit is challenging (spaces are tight) but there is ample free parking across the street. The garage has a wagon, beach chairs, beach umbrella, variety of floaties, and beach toys.

Location is perfect. Walk across the street to the beach, Buzz’s down the street, pillbox hike near by. Would definitely stay again!!