Fernando &. - February 2024 United States Perfect for our month-long stay. Quiet neighborhood within walking distance of Enchanted Lakes Sh...
Perfect for our month-long stay. Quiet neighborhood within walking distance of Enchanted Lakes Shopping Center (Safeway, restaurants and movie theater) and short driving distance to Kailua Town and beaches. David the owner is a gracious host with a deep knowledge of the island. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Dara L. - February 2024 United States We were in Kailua to help our daughter with renovations at her new house, the apartment was a per...
We were in Kailua to help our daughter with renovations at her new house, the apartment was a perfect location and place for us. Very comfortable and peaceful. We enjoyed our stay.
William N. - February 2024 United States It's a very nice apartment, spacious and clean. location a short drive to the closest restaurants...
It's a very nice apartment, spacious and clean. location a short drive to the closest restaurants and shopping. 10 minutes to Kailua town and Kailua Beach Park. Easy access to Honolulu and North Shore.
Sarina F. - February 2024 United States We loved staying here! My husband was able to work at the desk in the master comfortably for the ...
We loved staying here! My husband was able to work at the desk in the master comfortably for the month long stay. No issues with wifi at all. The location is just perfect as it is close to the beach and town but still tucked away so it is quite and safe. Easy to find street parking right out front. We would stay there for an even longer stay with no issues! The host/owner is so nice and accommodating when we needed things. 100% recommend.
Eric H. - February 2024 United States Me and my friends stayed at Sandra’s property and it was a delight. The apartment was very clean,...
Me and my friends stayed at Sandra’s property and it was a delight. The apartment was very clean, comfortable, and had all of the necessary amenities for a long stay. My friends and I worked from home at this location and everything went smoothly. One time the Wifi went out because the power went out? Anyways, we contacted our host (Sandra/Dave) and they were able to fix it ASAP. They were also very responsive and attentive in general. Thanks for the nice stay!
Kamilla N. - January 2024 We booked this apartments for our vacation. Apartment has everything that you need for a stay. L...
We booked this apartments for our vacation. Apartment has everything that you need for a stay. Location was great, less than 10 minutes drive to the beach, walkable distance to grocery store and nearby hikes.
William N. - September 2023 United States nice Kailua flat
Nice apartment, spacious and clean. short drive to closest restaurants and shopping. 10 minutes to downtown Kailua and Kailua Beach Park. Easy access to Honolulu and North Shore.
Laura L. - September 2023 Perfect getaway!
The Kapakai cottage offered a peaceful and quiet retreat that allowed me to recharge and relax. The beautiful house felt like a second home, and I can't wait to return. If you're searching for a tranquil getaway with all the comforts of home, I wholeheartedly recommend this gem. The location is also a close bike ride to Kailua town and Lanikai beach, and Safeway (grocery store) is at a walkable distance.
Laura L. - September 2023 Barbara's cottage offered a peaceful and quiet retreat that allowed me to recharge and relax. The...
Barbara's cottage offered a peaceful and quiet retreat that allowed me to recharge and relax. The beautiful house felt like a second home, and I can't wait to return. If you're searching for a tranquil getaway with all the comforts of home, I wholeheartedly recommend this gem. The location is also a close bike ride to Kailua town and Lanikai beach, and Safeway (grocery store) is at a walkable distance.
Beautiful deck and view of the mountains and the air conditioning worked well. The side gate did...
Beautiful deck and view of the mountains and the air conditioning worked well. The side gate didn’t lock, nor did the sliding glass door lock in the living room. No hot water as the knob broke on the shower and had been broken before we got there. The handyman fixed the shower but it took a day, I guess the unit wasn’t checked before we got there. No soap in the bathroom and no coffee filters ~
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Tyler H. - October 2022 United States Loved this place!
Close to everything. Beach. Restaurants. Grocery stores. Great neighborhood and running trails.
It was perfect!!
It was perfect!!
Perfect little place
Place was just exactly right!
Great location and convenient.
Great location and convenient.
Barbara’s cottage is the perfect home away from home when visiting Oahu! The apartment is spaciou...
Barbara’s cottage is the perfect home away from home when visiting Oahu! The apartment is spacious and and thoughtfully decorated, the living room and kitchen are great places to hang out and cook. The location is super close to Kailua Town and Lanikai beach but also easy to get back to Honolulu and up to the North Shore. We are excited to come back and stay here again!
Great host , everything was clean and this is a prime location to explore Oahu
Great host , everything was clean and this is a prime location to explore Oahu
The cottage was as described. Great and very nice hosts! No bugs, strong a/c throughout home, cle...
The cottage was as described. Great and very nice hosts! No bugs, strong a/c throughout home, clean, safe neighborhood, close by to markets . . restaurants and freeway entrances. Definitely recommend for a long term stay.
Location is amazing, neighbourhood is quiet and friendly. The house honestly has everything you n...
Location is amazing, neighbourhood is quiet and friendly. The house honestly has everything you need. We stayed here for month and all we bought were groceries to cook. The AC blows cold and there's refreshing winds during the day thanks to being on the higher level.
We biked to kailua town almost every day, and even to the beach! Just 15 mins bike ride.
We really enjoyed staying at this lovely cottage for 3 1/2 months. It was a great homebase and re...
We really enjoyed staying at this lovely cottage for 3 1/2 months. It was a great homebase and really felt like home.
The family downstairs were incredibly sweet and we got to hang out with them on multiple occasions. Family and friends that visited always remarked on the beautiful decor of the cottage and the fresh airflow coming from the plentiful windows. We loved staying in Kailua town and this is a really great/affordable option.
Thanks for everything!
This place was the perfect place to stay. It fit 4 perfectly, bathroom was awesome, could split i...
This place was the perfect place to stay. It fit 4 perfectly, bathroom was awesome, could split if needed so people can use mirrors and sink to get ready while others could use shower or go to bathroom at same time. Kitchen was awesome. Plenty of dishes and a variety kitchen stuff available to use. Livingroom area was perfect for the 4 of us to relax. If we wanted to stay in, perfect place to sit and play cards. The deck was a nice touch to just sit outside and relax or have a cup of coffee. Nice view to look at as well. Quiet neighborhood. Beds were comfortable. Nice big closets to store your clothes. The beach chairs, boogie boards and beach towels were a nice bonus. I just want to thank you for this awesome place to stay. Couldn't of been more perfect. 😊
Henrique C. - August 2022 Excellent location and really nice cottage!
Excellent location and really nice cottage!
Great location away from the hustle of Honolulu and Waikiki. Thoughtfully designed home with ever...
Great location away from the hustle of Honolulu and Waikiki. Thoughtfully designed home with everything you need to stay comfy!! Highly recommend!! Sooo close to Kailua beach ♥️
The cottage was very clean and had all the amenities one could ask for. Great quiet neighborhood ...
The cottage was very clean and had all the amenities one could ask for. Great quiet neighborhood with wonderful and responsive hosts. Nice balcony views of the mountains. Safeway really close along with many restaurants as well. The beaches are a couple minutes drive with parking lots. Cottage is well secured
The airbnb as profiled was what we expected. Dave the owner was friendly, obliging, accommodating...
The airbnb as profiled was what we expected. Dave the owner was friendly, obliging, accommodating and great value and we really enjoyed his company and local knowledge and history, and shared some great drinks and laughs with him. It was totally unexpected. Please note there is no laundry facilities, but lucky for us Dave let us use his laundry. Kailua and Lanikai beaches are picture postcards. We will be back some time soon. Giddy up and Mahalo.
Wonderful location in Kailua, super spacious and is central to everything. The host is great with...
Wonderful location in Kailua, super spacious and is central to everything. The host is great with response time, would recommend!
Barbara's place is located about 30 - 40 mins from Waikiki which was perfect as we wanted to get ...
Barbara's place is located about 30 - 40 mins from Waikiki which was perfect as we wanted to get away from the big city. Some of the most beautiful beaches are within 10 - 15 minutes of the property. Waking up to lush green mountains everyday was an added bonus as well. The check in and out process was smooth and communication was fast and easy.
Excellent accommodations!! You will not find a better place to stay !!
Excellent accommodations!! You will not find a better place to stay !!
We genuinely enjoyed our stay. We were provided with everything we needed and more. Location was ...
We genuinely enjoyed our stay. We were provided with everything we needed and more. Location was great and not far from the beach at all. Very close to local restaurants and shopping. The host were very and welcoming.
This home was great. It had everything we needed for a relaxing family vacation. towels were plen...
This home was great. It had everything we needed for a relaxing family vacation. towels were plenty, kitchen was well stocked for all your cooking needs. there was A/C throughout the house but it was never needed as there is always a breeze around the area. the home was nice and private. I would recommend to all.
The space is great! Great kitchen and living space! Bedrooms and bathroom were spacious and clean...
The space is great! Great kitchen and living space! Bedrooms and bathroom were spacious and clean! Centrally locates for easy access to whatever part of the island you want to go to and Kailua beach is only a few minutes away 😍. Definitely would come back!
Clean and perfect for a small family. Not to mention convenient to anything in Kailua.
Clean and perfect for a small family. Not to mention convenient to anything in Kailua.
Cozy little place, extremely friendly hosts who went above and beyond for our stay. Comfortable b...
Cozy little place, extremely friendly hosts who went above and beyond for our stay. Comfortable beds, very cold A/C through the entire home which is a huge PLUS! You won’t be disappointed!
Good value; central location in Kailua; clean and stylish; plenty of space; easy access in/out.
Good value; central location in Kailua; clean and stylish; plenty of space; easy access in/out.
Very nice place that is good value for money. Spacious living room and kitchen area with updated ...
Very nice place that is good value for money. Spacious living room and kitchen area with updated kitchen. Lots of natural sun as it is on the second floor. You do need to drive most places but it’s just a few minutes from both kailua and Lanikai beach so not an issue. Parking is easy which can be a pain sometimes which was nice. Overall we were very happy with our stay and will stay there again hopefully.
For Us the price-Performance-Ratio was not okay.
Positive was the good location of the apartme...
For Us the price-Performance-Ratio was not okay.
Positive was the good location of the apartment (nice neighbarhood, you are very fast at the beautiful beach and the other important sights you can reach quickly). We were very happy that there are many towels in the apartment because there is no washing machine.
Negative we rate the equipment of the bathroom (1 role toilette paper for 4 Person for 5nights) and of the Kitchen (for example 2 knives next to plastic cutlery, that was partly yellow).
The grill was very dirty and in the evening there were cockroaches in the kitchen. Of the 4 bicycles two were flat and one so rusted, so that we can‘t use them.
In addition we felt the communication difficult because the mediator said we should ask Sandra (owner?) and she said we should ask the mediator. For us it was difficult because we only have wifi in the apartment.
Overall we were dissapointed
Barbara's Ohana was a lovely place to stay during my visit to Oahu. Thank you for the wonderful ...
Barbara's Ohana was a lovely place to stay during my visit to Oahu. Thank you for the wonderful accommodations Barbara. I would definitely stay here again!
Samantha N. - August 2022 The cottage is in a nice, central location in Kailua. It's pretty easy to get to places around to...
The cottage is in a nice, central location in Kailua. It's pretty easy to get to places around town. The space was comfortable for three people, and it had a lot of windows to open to the windward breezes. There's also a pretty gorgeous view from most of the rooms in the cottage. I'd definitely recommend the cottage for a stay in Oahu!
Perfect location and great communication.!
We will definitely recommend this place to anyone trav...
Perfect location and great communication.!
We will definitely recommend this place to anyone travelling to Oahu.
This is such a great location! Perfect in every way. We could not have been happier! We had every...
This is such a great location! Perfect in every way. We could not have been happier! We had everything we needed.
We loved our stay at this beach house. It had a great location, super close to the beaches as we...
We loved our stay at this beach house. It had a great location, super close to the beaches as well as the restaurants and stores in Kailua town. The house was super well-stocked with beach towels, chairs, and toys. The kitchen was great for cooking. The house was nicely decorated and a lovely place to hang out in. The one hiccup we had was that some basic supplies (toilet paper, garbage bags) ran out really quickly and then weren't restocked, even after we asked about this. No big deal in the grand scheme of things; the hosts were easy to communicate with and the house was great.
We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful cottage so close to Kailua beach and Lanikai Beach. Kai...
We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful cottage so close to Kailua beach and Lanikai Beach. Kailua is such a cute little town with nice shops, good food and beautiful beaches. Our group really felt like locals staying on this side of the island.
The home was very clean and felt like home right away. We loved the furniture which we found out later was handmade and you could tell everything was decorated with consideration. Check in and check out were simple, Sandra and David were very easy to get in contact with and also were great to have a conversation with. Like other reviewers, we wish we would have gotten to spend more time with them.
The only slight issue we had was that there is no AC but the listing doesn't advertise one and this was probably something we overlooked when booking. It doesn't really matter though because there are many fans available and at night, the air temperature is cooler so with the circulating air, it was very comfortable.
Overall, FANTASTIC stay! I highly recommend staying here. We will hopefully be back very soon :)
Barbara did a great job and the house was beautiful. We felt completely safe at all times. the ho...
Barbara did a great job and the house was beautiful. We felt completely safe at all times. the house was clean and spacious.
We loved staying at this house and would recommend it to anyone. It was very clean when we arrive...
We loved staying at this house and would recommend it to anyone. It was very clean when we arrived and easy to enter. It is in a quiet neighborhood and felt nice and private. We did not see the host much, but the one time we talked to them they were very friendly and helpful. The kitchen had everything we needed. We loved all the beach accessories (including lots of snorkeling gear and beach towels). It was a great place to stay!
Eine tolle Wohnung mit Terrasse und Ausblick auf die Berge, die sehr schön dekoriert und eingeric...
Eine tolle Wohnung mit Terrasse und Ausblick auf die Berge, die sehr schön dekoriert und eingerichtet ist. Mit dem Auto hat man rund 5 Minuten zum Kailua Beach Park und 10 Minuten zum wunderschönen Lanikai Beach. In der Nachbarschaft gibt es viele Hunde, die zum Teil (auch in der Nacht) recht laut waren. Ansonsten war alles perfekt - wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Great location near Kailua Beach and Lanikai. Cute place, very well decorated. Safe and pleasant ...
Great location near Kailua Beach and Lanikai. Cute place, very well decorated. Safe and pleasant neighborhood. Lots of beach items for use including a great beach umbrella and lots of beach towels (and toys for the kids). Kitchen is stocked for basic meals (pasta, etc).
As others have mentioned, Dave is a great host. He was away when we arrived but ensured a smooth check-in and stopped in to say hi before we left.
The main downside: night visits from roaches in the kitchen (never saw them beyond the kitchen) which generally put us off from using it after our first night.
A nice property, great location, nice spaces, good bath set up that allows use of sink and vanity...
A nice property, great location, nice spaces, good bath set up that allows use of sink and vanity, separate from shower & toilet area. Lots of towels for bath and beach with many items thoughtfully available for families to use.
The apartment is wonderful and in such a handy location. We loved the nearby beaches and restaura...
The apartment is wonderful and in such a handy location. We loved the nearby beaches and restaurants, and only wish we had taken the time to visit with our wonderful hosts before the last night, when we had such a good time talking for over an hour!
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the charming Island cottage. It had everything needed to feel...
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the charming Island cottage. It had everything needed to feel right at home during our visit. The kitchen is well appointed, the mountain views amazing! I loved having my morning coffee on the balcony. The beach decor was my favorite. The Pill Box hike, very near by is a must!
Dave is a great conversationalist, I enjoyed hearing about the history of his family on the island and knowing his grandparents had a daily farm on one of the nearby mountains. Having the bikes available to head down to the beach was a special addition. I would go back in a heart beat!
Robert S. - January 2022 United States Wonderful Stay
We really enjoyed the stay, the people, location, accommodations were all wonderful.
Katrina S. - December 2021 Kailua cottage
Great, convenient location!
Fernando &. - July 2021 United States Living Local
Nice, quiet neighborhood environment. The unit was the perfect size and layout for our month-long stay. David was a gracious and helpful host with a deep knowledge of the island. An easy walk to Enchanted Lakes Shopping Center with a Safeway and numerous eateries. A quick drive to Kailua Town and the beach.
Eric H. - May 2021 United States A Great Alternative to Waikiki!
Me and my friends stayed at Sandra’s property and it was a delight. The apartment was very clean, comfortable, and had all of the necessary amenities for a long stay. My friends and I worked from home at this location and everything went smoothly. One time the Wifi went out because the power went out? Anyways, we contacted our host (Sandra/Dave) and they were able to fix it ASAP. They were also very responsive and attentive in general. Thanks for the nice stay!
Diana W. - May 2021 United States Great stay!
Very great location, hosts are really nice and accommodating. Washer and dryer is very convenient for longer stays. Overall enjoyed our stay here!
Nice stay
We really enjoyed staying at this lovely cottage for 3 1/2 months. It was a great homebase and really felt like home.
The family downstairs were incredibly sweet and we got to hang out with them on multiple occasions. Family and friends that visited always remarked on the beautiful decor of the cottage and the fresh airflow coming from the plentiful windows. We loved staying in Kailua town and this is a really great/affordable option.
Thanks for everything!
Awesome Cottage
Good quiet spot. Good views. Nice deck to sit and relax. 2 nice dozed bedrooms. Sleeps 4 comfortably. Nice kitchen snuff livingroom. Nice bathroom that splits into 2. Comes with beach towels, boogie boards, beach chairs and bikes. Fit ot stay perfectly. Thank you!
Fantastic cottage in Kailua!!
We love the location and convenience of the set up.
Bravo!
Great place to see the sunrise!!
Juilin C. - October 2019 Taiwan Wonderful experience
This is my second time stay with Larsen Family in their lovely Kapakai Cottage. If you rent a car, a beach lover and try to escape noise from tourists. This is a perfect choose.
We go to Kailua beach park almost every day and enjoy a lots. When we back to cottage, the full equipped kitchen and living room space support us spend quality of time with family.
I highly recommend Kapakai Cottage to my friends and enjoy the best trip as I had.
Chang Juilin from Taiwan.
James M. - July 2019 United States Excellent property
The property was nicely updated and equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Janet Gray
Such an awesome place to stay . Highly recommend!!!
Hosts : David and Sandra were fantastic hosts .
Great location !! Perfect place to stay in Oahu.
great views!
Owners were great and very helpful. Traveling with daughter and two grand daughters, one baby. owners had all of the baby things. We stayed several other places and this was our favorite. Very clean the yard was very well cared for. Great part of the island!
Mandy K. - June 2019 United States 1st Hawaii vacation
We loved the cottage.. the owners live underneath and are very Kind, fun people! Street parking was free. I am so glad we stayed here compared to a large Hotel.
Helga C. - April 2019 Germany Not what we expected
"Erst bei der 2. Anfahrt wurde uns klar, dass wir hier richtig waren. Die Hausfront: eine Doppelgarage. Man geht dann an der Seite durch ein Törchen mit einem (bekannten) Code und einen schmalen Pfad zu einer etwas abgewetzten steilen Holztreppe mit 15 Stufen. Zugang zum Garten/Rasen hat man nicht.Der Eingang in ein doch schon recht altes Haus, wird ebenfalls mit demselben Code geöffnet, so braucht man keinen Schlüssel. Die Wohnung ist deutlich kleiner, als sie auf den Bildern wirkt. Sie ist mit vielen hübschen Details dekoriert..Internet ist vorhanden. Die Matratzen waren sehr gut, aber die Kopfkissen sind zerklumpt und sollten dringend ausgewechselt werden. Auch sollten vor Ankunft neuer Gäste die Glühbirnen der Wohnung kontrolliert werden, bei uns waren einige defekt waren oder fehlten ganz. Das pinkfarbene Wannen-Bad mit einem sehr hohen Einstieg,könnte für kleinere Personen Problem. Es dauert und dauert eigentlich viel zu lange, bis warmes Wasser kommt. Das gleiche auch für das Waschbecken und das Spülbecken in der Küche.Die Küche hat mich auf den Bildern doch sehr begeistert, der riesige Kühlschrank (das Licht darin hat einen Wackelkontakt, hatte man Glück, ging es an, ansonsten tastete/suchte man im Dunkeln...). Leider fehlt - wie ansonsten in amerikanischen Mietwohnungen üblich - die Spülmaschine. Die Töpfe waren nicht unbedingt so, wie man sie hätte erwarten dürfen.Das wenige Geschirr störte insofern nicht, da man ja sowieso das Frühstücksgeschirr abgespült hat
Nachdem wir bereits 4 Wochen unterwegs waren, hätte ich gerne schon einen Teil der Wäsche gewaschen - leider ist auch keine Waschmaschine.vorhanden.
An den Fenstern befinden sich Fliegengitter, die Klimaanlage funktioniert einwandfrei. Es gab keine Liegestühle, Sonne auf der Veranda erst ab Spätnachmittag. Tägliches stundenlanges Gekläff der Hunde aus umliegenden Häusern.
Petra S. - March 2019 Germany Kapakai Cottage
Aloha,
leider fällt unser Commentar nicht positiv aus. Bei der schmuddeligen Eingangstür haben wir noch beide Augen zugedrückt, und waren erst einmal beeindruckt von der Geräumigkeit der Suite und der Aussicht über das dicht besiedelte Stadtviertel auf die Pali. Wir hätten dann gerne die Schiebefenster geöffnet, aber etliche davon drohten bei der geringsten Berührung heraus zu fallen. Reparaturbedürftig war noch einiges mehr. In der Kaffeemaschinen fanden sich eklig verschimmelte Reste und im Schlafzimmer auffällige Staubschichten. Im Bad würden ein oder mehrere Haltegriffe, wie sie inzwischen weltweit in Privatunterkünften und Hotels obligatorisch sind, mehr Sicherheit und Comfort gewährleisten. Auf dem schönen Balkon befand sich außer einem kleinen Tischchen nur ein einziger Stuhl bei Dreierbelegung! Wir haben außer Kaffee und Tee nicht gekocht aber gerne zum kalten Frühstück Früchte genossen. Mit den wenigen, stumpfen Messern wurde das Zerteilen einer Ananas jedoch zu einer abenteuerlichen Herausforderung. Nachdem unsere Unterkünfte auf Maui und Big Island überreichlich mit allen kleinen Küchenhelfern und Elektrogeräten ausgestattet waren, gibt es hier nur die Bewertung "poor". In den anderen Unterkünften fanden wir auch comfortable Strandliegen vor, hier leider nicht. Sorry, aber wir würden dieses cottage nicht wieder wählen und auch nicht empfehlen. In Kailua scheint zu jedem Haus ein Hund zu gehören, und anhaltendes Gebell allnächtlich stört die Nachtruhe erheblich. Die Nächte auf den anderen Inseln waren dagegen sehr ruhig.
Larissa A. - November 2018 Great place for a family!
Convenient and clean! Thanks for a great stay!
Silvia M. - June 2018 Italy Ottima posizione
Casa in posizione tranquilla ma servita di tutto; l’alloggio ha tutto quello che serve è la padrona di casa è stat sempre diposninile per ogni problema. La
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Great Stay
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The rooms and beds were nice, the living room was open and bright, and the kitchen was new. Parking out front was always available and it was just few minutes drive to Kailua and Lanikai.
The AC kept the place cool and was key as it gets a lot of sun in the late afternoon. Everything was quite easy for us and all instructions were straightforward and thorough. We’ll look to book here again whenever we come back to see family.
Shoshana K. - April 2018 United States Comfortable apartment to call home for a week
My husband and 20 month old son stayed at the Kapakai Cottage for a week while enjoying the island of O'ahu. It was a great place to call home for a week. The kitchen was sufficiently stocked to cook basic food, the living area was comfortable and all of the rooms had air conditioning for the nights we needed it, though the island breeze was actually really nice most nights. We also really appreciated that they provided a pack n play, beach chairs, bucket and toys for the sand, among other beach equipment. The location, while not directly on the beach, is a 5-10 minute drive to all areas of Kailua, including the beach, so we thought it was conveniently located. Sandra, the owner, was very responsive whenever we had questions, but otherwise, she and her family respected our privacy. I would be happy to recommend the Kapakai Cottage to others traveling to Kailua.