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Reviews of Quaint Tropical Cottage w/Pool, Lanai & AC, Walk to Beach: Lanikai Ohana Hale

Quaint Tropical Cottage w/Pool, Lanai & AC, Walk to Beach: Lanikai Ohana Hale
Kailua, HI

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lanikai Oasis
We were so pleased to find a legal vacation rental in the beautiful neighbourhood of Lanikai. The property is in a wonderful location; a short walk from the incredibly gorgeous Lanikai beach (~8 min) and the Pillbox trailhead (~15 min). The property is lush, beautifully landscaped, and private. The interior of the cottage feels newly renovated and is well-designed with high-end finishes. The bed was very comfortable. The hosts kindly provided a pack-and-play with fitted sheets for our baby. They were also very responsive and flexible with a request to change to our reservation dates leading up to our stay. The pool and deck area were also beautiful. In an effort to provide a balanced review, I should mention that unfortunately, the mosquitoes made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor area (even with the use of mosquito coils). Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your piece of paradise in Lanikai!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2024
Thank you, Angelica, for your detailed feedback and for choosing Gather for your stay in Lanikai. We're delighted you enjoyed the property's location, landscaping, and comfortable amenities, along with the hospitality provided. We know that the local wildlife can be pesky, and we appreciate you sharing the details about the mosquitos, we’ll let the local team know about your experience to see if there’s a solution. Can't wait to welcome you and your family back for another memorable stay in paradise.

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very lovely
This is a very stylish and meticulously maintained guest house on a lovely and lush property. The pictures are true depictions. We initially wondered if it was too remote, but learned that driving 30-60 minutes would have been the norm on Oahu, regardless of where you might have elected to stay. The town of Kailua had nice small shops and restaurants, with gorgeous state beach park. And walking to and along Lanikai beach from the house a great bonus. Highly recommended for two people.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 18, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your stay at the stylish and well-maintained guest house. It's wonderful to hear that the property met your expectations and that you found the location convenient for exploring Oahu. We hope to welcome you back in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Mimi P., Seattle WA

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage
What a treat to stay at this beautiful and peaceful little cottage... it was perfect for the two of us! The cottage was sparkling clean throughout, and we just loved the style & quality of everything. The towels were plush, air conditioner worked great, nice dishes & kitchenware, etc. The pool was such a treat to enjoy each day, and we loved taking the double kayak out to paddle around Lanikai, overall what an absolute treat. Really appreciated the beautiful and quiet neighborhood. Already looking forward to our next stay, many thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 10, 2023
Thank you for sharing your delightful experience at the cottage! It sounds like you had a peaceful and enjoyable stay, making the most of the amenities and the serene surroundings. We're delighted to hear that everything met your expectations and that you're already looking forward to returning. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we hope your next stay is just as wonderful as this one!

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing
The cottage and grounds are lovely. It was a perfect spot for my husband and 10 year old to relax and recharge. My son loved the pool and swam every single day. Beach is only a short walk and gorgeous. Absolutely wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
We're delighted to hear that you and your family had a wonderful stay at the cottage! It's great to know that the lovely grounds, the pool, and the nearby beach provided the perfect setting for relaxation and enjoyment. Thank you for sharing your positive experience, and if you ever decide to visit again for another relaxing and recharging getaway, we'd be more than happy to host you!

10/10 Excellent

Fran A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perdect location, adorable ohana Perfect location with pool
Amazing beach, ohana & pool. Would definitely stay here again. Elite Prperties staff easy to contact with quick responses.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 7, 2023
We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time at our beachfront property! The stunning beach, beautiful ohana, and refreshing pool are all key features that make our location such a special place. And we couldn't agree more - the Elite Properties team is dedicated to ensuring that your stay is nothing short of perfect, which is why we're always just a phone call away. We're delighted that you found our responsiveness to be quick and efficient. Thank you for your wonderful review, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

8/10 Good

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birds are singing and we are swimming
This is a lovely place if you want to relax. Best beaches are close by, a very short walk. The pool area could use lounge chairs and it’s a bit dirty and unorganized with beach chairs and equipment. The Air conditioner and fans were great! Due to the road work from Lanikai to Kailua it takes a long time to get from A to B. Traffic was horrible if you need to go out and eat or buy groceries; however, it’s always fabulous to be in Hawaii no matter what the circumstances may be! Enjoy!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2023
We are grateful for your decision to stay at our property and for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet pool
Beautiful cottage with a lovely private swimming pool. Perfect location, great parking ( a must in Lanikai!) and short walk to the beach. Lovely stay overall
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 8, 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your experience at our VRBO property! We're thrilled to hear that you found our cottage beautiful and enjoyed the lovely private swimming pool. It's great to know that our location was perfect for your needs and that the parking was a plus during your stay. We're glad that you were able to take advantage of the short walk to the beach as well! Thank you again for choosing our property, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another lovely stay in Lanikai!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K., Holland, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in paradise
The guest house is wonderfully comfortable and well appointed; the plunge pool and grounds are amazing!! Only nit-picky critiques would be 1) the fridge is very small, it's a pull out drawer fridge, which is probably in the listing but we didn't realize it until after arriving. That's most likely on us, if you are expecting a mini fridge it's fine. 2) multiple people came unannounced onto the property during our stay, to retrieve cars, clean the pool and grounds and whatnot, which again was fine but unexpected. A heads up would have been nice. Truly paradise, a quick walk to multiple incredible beaches, easy drive to wonderful restaurants, feels upscale and secure. Luxury linens and magnificent landscaping help make the property feel so special! Highly recommend this beautiful romantic property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 22, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at our guest house. We're thrilled to hear that you found the property comfortable and well-appointed, and that you enjoyed the plunge pool and grounds. We're sorry to hear that the size of the fridge was not what you expected, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We understand how important it is to have accurate information in our listing, and we'll make sure to clarify this detail for future guests.

10/10 Excellent

Debie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We discovered Lanikai Beach years ago and usually drove over a few times when we would stay at Waikiki Beach. It was perfect to discover our cottage in Lanikai and the small pool was a bonus! The cottage was adorable, the area was quiet and it was a short walk to the beach. Loved our time there and would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 16, 2023
We are so glad to hear that you had such a wonderful time staying in our cottage and enjoying the area of Lanikai Beach! We understand what a delight it is to have a short walk to the beach, as well as being able to take advantage of the small pool for those down times. Thank you for taking the time out of your vacation to leave us such a wonderful review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Dulcey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
Fantastic place in perfect location near the beach with comfortable bed and pillows, kitchette and kayak and washer and dryer available for use. You can’t go wrong.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 29, 2021
Mahalo for leaving us a great review Dulcey! We value our guests' input and are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to your next visit to Hawaii!

10/10 Excellent

Cristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal standalone ohana/cottage in lanikai!
The gated entrance, private pool, outdoor shower…this bright, modern, brand new cottage has it all! Space efficient kitchen offers everything for gourmet chefs yet it’s perfectly designed with clean lines like fine European hotels. A very short 1-1/2 block walk to the most ideal beach #1 in the Hawaiian islands…swim to the mokolua/twin islands, use the kayaks and enjoy the thoughtful details of this impeccably designed vacation rental. The air conditioning was amazing but even opening the windows and letting the trades into the cottage was so comfortable. Everything you need is on-site. Amazingly responsive host!! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2021
Mahalo for leaving us a 5 star review Cristina! We appreciate the feedback and value your input. We aim to provide a truly unique experience and are thrilled that we exceeded your expectations. We hope that you will consider staying with us on your next visit to Hawaii!

10/10 Excellent

Milan S., Two Rivers

Liked: Cleanliness
Lanikai stay
Great place to stay. Nice yard and nice little house. Easy walk to Lanikai Beach. We try to stay again if we return to Lanikai.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Aloha Milan, Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review! We are glad to hear that you had a great stay. We hope that you choose Elite Vacation Rentals on your next trip to Hawaii! Mahalo, Elite Vacation Rental Team

8/10 Good

renee-eva A.

Great home base
Superb location for easy walking access to Lanikai and Kailua Beach, Pillbox hike and a short drive to Kailua town which has wonderful restaurants and friendly people. The Ohana unit is situated on a lovely property with excellent parking at the far end of Lanikai loop, without a lot of traffic. It’s very quiet and peaceful at night. The Ohana unit is comfortable and cozy, roomy enough for two people. It’s a bit dated and in need of some deferred maintenance, new paint and deep cleaning of the windows, nooks and crannies but overall cozy, ideally located and good value for the location.

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A truly charming cottage
The Cottage Sits an A spacious property in front of A large home. It is surrounded by dense foliage giving one the feeling of privacy. Between the home and cottage there is a sculpted pool with a very deep end so children will have to be watched carefully. The cottage itself is very efficiently laid out and has a large deck with the dining table.While there is no stove there is a microwave and hot plate along with a barbecue on the deck. One doesn’t come to this part of a way to stay in doors and this cottage is perfect for Outdoor living. There is good parking on the property. It is literally minutes from the beautiful Lanikai beach and only a 5 to 10 minute drive into town where there’s ample parking everywhere. One has a real feeling of serenity when staying here. We would definitely come back.It is truly a charming cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Julie N.

Great location but needs a little TLC.
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage although it really needs to be updated. The shower and bathroom are showing some pretty bad wear and you’ve got to be ok with cardboard on the window, geckos in the bedroom and ant traps on the counters. But it was quiet, relaxing and walkable to the beach which were the most important to us.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We had such a great time at this cottage! I highly recommend staying here in Lanikai. It was an awesome location with a short walk to the beach to watch the sunrise every morning. The gated property was so unique with the little pool/waterfall. Our 5 yo did not want to get out! We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dorfha V., Cottage Grove, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Property was well kept and clean. It was a little further walk to the beach than we thought. Otherwise great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Andrea T.

Great cottage!
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage! We have always loved Lanikai and this cottage provided a great place to stay for our little family. We really enjoyed the large sliding glass doors to the big lanai. The property grounds were beautiful and our kids loved the small pool. I would’ve given the property 5 stars except we had little to no internet access during our stay (signal was extremely weak) and distance to a beach access (not just water access) was further than we anticipated. Overall, a great find! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Aloha! Thank you so much first for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to write the review. I am happy to learn that you would choose to stay with us in the future. Regarding the internet signal, in the future should this happen again, please let me know. I will call into our service to ask if they can boost the signal. We are always open and willing to improve your experience as our guest. We thank you and value the feedback. With Aloha, Mary

8/10 Good

Kenneth C.

Nice and secluded
Got to the cottage late, dark, had hard time getting the key. The light at the entrance should have been left on. No remote described in the info book could be found. Couldn’t get the TV to work.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Aloha and thank you for writing to share your experience. We're always looking for ways to improve our service. Unless informed otherwise, we expect guest check-in to be at or near 4:00 pm. Since you brought up leaving an outside light on for ease of access, we will implement leaving a light on for all guests who are checking in that day since guests arrival plans may change. I am sorry that you weren't able to turn the TV on. Please inform me in the future if anything in the Cottage is not working. I would have been happy to trouble shoot or do whatever was necessary to provide a working TV for you.Your experience as our guest is of utmost importance to us! We hope that you will consider choosing to stay with us in the future. Mahalo Nui Loa!

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Quiet, peaceful retreat from the bustle of Waikiki
The cottage was a great location for our family -- Lanikai beach is one of our favorite places on the island, but it can be difficult to park there. Staying at the cottage (with its gated parking spot) made everything so much easier while exploring that side of Oahu. We enjoyed grilling on the lanai and relaxing in the hammock. We didn't have time to try the secluded little pool but would come back to do so! The rental company made it easy to bring our infant by providing us with a pack-and-play on request.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us. we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope next time, you will be able to stay even longer! With Aloha,Mary

10/10 Excellent

Casey and Justin B., Aberdeen

Great placeTo suppprt a relaxing vacation and so much to see
We had a great experience here. My two kids were able to enjoy the pool and yard after a day of sight-seeing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura K., New York

Great beach cottage! Amazing location!
The private pool was wonderful and it’s a short walk to the best beach in Hawaii. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thanks so much. So happy you had a great experience. You were a pleasure to have as our guests and hope you will join us again in the future! Warm Aloha, Mary

10/10 Excellent

Monique I.

What a wonderful pkace. We so enjoyed ourselves. The cottage is lovely and awesome!
Lovely place. Since the owners are not home in the big house you have the place all to yourself. The small pool is solar heated and is really just a big hot tub. Your are in the loop in Lanikai which has unfortunately been “discovered” but is still one of the prettiest beaches I have ever seen. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Edie K.

Wonderful property, close to beautiful beach!
This was a wonderful property that had all amenities needed for a comfortable stay. There were 4 of us, 2 adults and 2 children, and we were all comfortable throughout. The property is private and beautifully kept, and there is a lovely pool area which the kids really enjoyed. Beach toys and chairs were provided. We will most definitely stay again did our future visits. Mahalo!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

lisa b.

Property was lovely and felt like home.So sweet and special.Perfect for 3.
Our experience was wonderful and so easy to check in and out. Mary was very accomodating with my same day check in as well as securing something I had left behind. Would love tasty again.Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this review. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests. Hope you will come back and stay with us again. Warm Aloha, Mary

8/10 Good

Diane O.

Great location, Lanikai is a special place.
Enjoyed being walking distance from one of the most beautiful beaches on Oahu. Wish there was an oven/stove in the unit, it took some getting used to a hot plate and microwave. Enjoyed using the gas grill on the lanai until it ran out of propane on our last night. There were three of us, myself, my husband and our teenage daughter. Unit was large enough for the three of us, but living area furniture could stand an update. All if all, a lovely place and great location.

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Wonderful little cottage!
Wonderful cottage--in a great location. We loved our stay. The pool and patio were fabulous. This side of the island is our favorite! The neighborhood was really nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina F., Apalachicola Florida

Very cute spot close to Lanikai beach
Perfect size with private deck
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen W., 79350 Sexau

Liked: Cleanliness
Wundervolles Cottage
Wir waren Ende März 2023 in diesem tollen kleinen Haus. Rundum ein tolle, qualitativ hochwertige Ausstattung. Schöne große Terrasse mit Grill. Gute Beachausstattung (Stühle, Sonnenschirm, Beachhandtücher, u.v.m.). Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit unserer Wahl. Vor allem der kurze Weg zum Lanikai und Kailua Beach sind hervorzuheben.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your feedback! We look forward to hosting you again!