Shu N. - February 2024 United States We stay here for a month and had an excellent time. Barbara was an excellent host. The unit was a...
We stay here for a month and had an excellent time. Barbara was an excellent host. The unit was about 1/2 mile walk to the beach, all through residential neighborhoods. We used to live about one mile away about 35 years ago (house was still there). It is a short 5 min ride to "downtown" Kailua where there are many restaurants to choose from. It is also about 30 min to downtown Honolulu (Waikiki) so it was convenient all around. The unit has AC but we only needed it occasionally. Parking can be a bit tricky (narrow driveway with high walls) but once you get the pattern figured out, it was not an issue (having a small car helps). We would definitely consider coming back in the future.
Charles S. - February 2024 United States We loved our long stay at Auntie Barbara's place. In a cozy space, thoughtfulness for comfortable...
We loved our long stay at Auntie Barbara's place. In a cozy space, thoughtfulness for comfortable living has gone into every detail. Short walk to beach. Check out L & L Aikahi for good priced eats.
Affordable Paradise - January 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at our vacation rental. It was such pleasure having such wonderful guests.
I’m glad you enjoyed our remodeled guest apartment. We want our guests to feel at home and experience every day life in Kailua. I’m glad you were able to take advantage of the short walk to the beach every day.
We welcome you back any time.
Hope you had a good flight home.
God bless you both.
Mahalo, Barbara C
Anne M. - February 2024 United States Barbara was a super host. Very quiet spot, easy access to the beach, the AC really helped the Aug...
Barbara was a super host. Very quiet spot, easy access to the beach, the AC really helped the August heat, and we had everything we needed. Great place to call home.
Charles S. - January 2024 United States Great value near the beach
We loved our stay at Auntie Barbara's place. We had everything the two of us needed to enjoy an extended vacation that passed too quickly. If you like friendly people, well-behaved dogs, and a safe beach, give Kailua a try.
Best BnB we've ever stayed in!
We spent two month's in this rental while working in Hawaii. The space is open, bright, breezy, and has AC for hotter days (we barely used it!). Our host Barbara was very attentive to our needs and made sure we had everything we needed. The separate one bedroom unit with a private bath and kitchinette was perfect for when we had family visit us. The short walk to the beach (about 6-7 minutes) made it easy for us to go daily. This part of the beach is more natural and has way fewer visitors. Some days we were the only ones on the beach. We highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a peaceful "ohana" home.
Best we've ever stayed in!
We have had an exceptional time at Barbara's guesthouse. The setup was perfect for our family - the extra studio added the privacy and convenience when our family came to visit us. This unit had its own entrance but could still be accessed from an inside hallway. The main unit has a beautifully redone kitchen and spacious living area. There is great airflow, wonderful breezes and great AC in both units and the wifi is very strong. We were very comfortable here. But the best part is the host who made us feel so at home. She was always sure to see if we needed anything to make our stay exactly what we needed. We can't wait to go back!
Anthony H. - October 2022 Veryclean andgreat communication with hosts.
Veryclean andgreat communication with hosts.
Scott W. - September 2022 Auntie Barbara was a great host for our monthlong stay. We are in the process of moving to O'ahu ...
Auntie Barbara was a great host for our monthlong stay. We are in the process of moving to O'ahu and this was our first stop on that journey. The unit is newly remodeled and very well done. We appreciated the plastic plates and cups so we didn't have to constantly worry about our 4 year old breaking things. AC did a great job of keeping us cool while sleeping at night. Small lanai out back was perfect for reading at night after our daughter fell asleep on the trundle bed in the family room. Beach was only about 5 minute walk and Auntie Barbara's was well equipped with towels and such. Kailua Town a short 5 minute drive (lots of great restaurants and shops).
We loved our month stay here! Barbara is the nicest person and a gracious host.
We had our 21 m...
We loved our month stay here! Barbara is the nicest person and a gracious host.
We had our 21 month old sleep in a port a crib in the main room while we slept in the bedroom. Barbara had everything we needed — crib, high chair, beach chairs, snorkel gear, sand toys, towels, etc. These all made for a FANTASTIC stay!
It’s only about a 10 min walk to Kailua Beach which is beautiful and rarely crowded (even on weekends). Our favorite beach was Lanikai which was a 10 min drive. It’s a quick drive to Kailua town where there is a Target, Whole Foods (great hot/cold salad bar btw) and plenty of other grocery and food options. Definitely our favorite place to stay in Oahu so far!
This is a wonderful guesthouse. The location is very close to beautiful Kailua Beach. We walked d...
This is a wonderful guesthouse. The location is very close to beautiful Kailua Beach. We walked down to the beach every morning and saw beautiful sun rises.
We appreciated having a full kitchen, washer/dryer. Indoor and outdoor showers, bathroom, comfortable bed, parking, use of boogie boards and a wonderful host.We enjoyed being within walking distance of Kailua town. We would highly recommend this vacation rental.
What a sweet little place just a block from the beach. She provided us lots of beach gear, kids s...
What a sweet little place just a block from the beach. She provided us lots of beach gear, kids sand toys and even supplied a high chair and pack and play. It was so much easier staying here than some other trips we have done. The unit was just what we needed. It was easy to settle into and having the beach walking distance was sure a perk. Thank you for a great stay.
This is a very lovely place to stay. It has all the amenities one needs for a month-long staycati...
This is a very lovely place to stay. It has all the amenities one needs for a month-long staycation. Fridge, washer/dryer, microwave WiFi & air conditioning work great. The beach is only a 10 minute walk and restaurants/shopping just a short drive. The super-sweet Owner lives onsite and is responsive/accessible for questions. The only downside is the long driveway with concrete walls on both sides. There is no room for mistakes down that path. Nonetheless would definitely recommend to friends & family.
Barbara’s place is located a street away from the beach and has everything needed for a comfortab...
Barbara’s place is located a street away from the beach and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. There’s a great coffee machine, EPIC internet, all the towels and beach stuff you might need and everything you need in the kitchen. The bedroom set up is a bit weird with a small room connected to the main queen bed area. It’s not exactly a 2 bed but a 1.5 bed. The beds can be creaky but it’s not at all a big issue.
Barbara is extremely warm and accommodating with any requests and queries. We worked remotely from here for a month and had no issues with the electricity, the AC, the internet or the house in general. The location is really great, pretty close to the main center with all the shops and activities. If you have a roku or chrome cast, that would help with watching what you want on the tv.
Barbara C. was a B&B host before AB&B and her experience shows in the details large and small. Th...
Barbara C. was a B&B host before AB&B and her experience shows in the details large and small. The space was constructed to separate the bedroom from the living room by an innovative glass sliding door. Attached to the main bedroom is a second bedroom, which might have been a closet but was lit by a window. The apartment is filled with little notes from Barbara, undoubtedly the product of experience, and handy touches, such as power strips always within reach. The unit has its own solar hot water tank. Showers at night were hot and can be adjusted to be plentiful. The air conditioning was cool. The washer-dryer is inside the apartment. When her place became unexpectedly available, we enjoyed a great value and enjoyed our short walks to the beach.
Jennifer P. - August 2022 The location in Kailua is perfect, what a sweet town and Barbara's place is walking distance to a...
The location in Kailua is perfect, what a sweet town and Barbara's place is walking distance to a gorgeous beach! She has beach chairs to use and a private entrance to the bungalow. The place has everything you need and is very clean. We loved all the fans especially with the windows open and the tropical rain falling, the breeze was paradise.
Lovely host. Super close to the beach, we ended up staying an extra day. beds are smallish. kitc...
Lovely host. Super close to the beach, we ended up staying an extra day. beds are smallish. kitchen is well equipped. we had a fun time!
Great host who shared great conversation. Extremely easy to check in/out and perfect accommodatio...
Great host who shared great conversation. Extremely easy to check in/out and perfect accommodation for my stay. Highly recommend this property and host!
A lovely spacious home which accommodated 4 adults well. Check-in was easy and Airbnb had everyth...
A lovely spacious home which accommodated 4 adults well. Check-in was easy and Airbnb had everything we needed for a 5 night stay.
The sweetest Airbnb host that I have ever met. Our place was amazing with everything we needed, p...
The sweetest Airbnb host that I have ever met. Our place was amazing with everything we needed, plus Barbara provided body boards and snorkeling gear that came in handy during our trip! I will definitely stay with Barbara the next time I visit Hawaii.
I was able to spend it comfortably like home.
The owner is kindness.
Its five minutes on foot to ...
I was able to spend it comfortably like home.
The owner is kindness.
Its five minutes on foot to the beach.
I was able to look at the wonderful morning sun.
Barbara's guest suite was soo lovely and Barbara was a great host, available for anything we need...
Barbara's guest suite was soo lovely and Barbara was a great host, available for anything we needed. We loved the fully stocked kitchen and all the beach amenities available (e.g., beach chairs, sand toys, snorkel gear). The location is amazing, a 5 minute drive to the main town shops and a 5 minute walk to the beach. We would return 100%!!
Nice place. Very clean. Well located, just 5 minutes by walk to Kailua Beach. Quick responses fr...
Nice place. Very clean. Well located, just 5 minutes by walk to Kailua Beach. Quick responses from Barbara when needed. I recommend her place without hesitation.
Clean and enough space for 3 or 4 people. Parking space and proximity to the Beach is great. The ...
Clean and enough space for 3 or 4 people. Parking space and proximity to the Beach is great. The bed is comfortable and the bathroom and kitchen offer everything you need. I recommand this airbnb
We love Hawaii, and also love Lanikai so Barbara’s guesthouse is best location for us. There is a...
We love Hawaii, and also love Lanikai so Barbara’s guesthouse is best location for us. There is a beautiful beach and close to Kailua beach park and Lanikai beach. We enjoyed sunrise and sunset near by house. It’s a amazing experience. We recommend the Barbara’s guesthouse for every Hawaii lovers.
Mahalo Barbara.
This was our first time using an Airbnb. It was a great first time experience. We loves how it wa...
This was our first time using an Airbnb. It was a great first time experience. We loves how it was away from the hustle and bustle and in walking distance to the beach. Barbra was very good about keeping us up to date.
The location of this Airbnb is very good. It’s just a few block walk to a beautiful beach. The ho...
The location of this Airbnb is very good. It’s just a few block walk to a beautiful beach. The home was fine. Ok for a couple. The second bedroom was too small and too hot to consider. The house stays cool with the help of an air conditioning box in the living room. There are many fans to use in the bedroom. The home is comfortable and generally quiet. There is a nice private small patio in back.
Perfect beach rental
Barbara is a delightful and thoughtful host, providing privacy but periodically inquiring about our needs.
The guest unit is clean, comfortable, efficient and convenient to a sparsely populated beach a block away.
We found it an ideal rental.
Drew M. - March 2022 United States Great Family Stay
Barb was a great host and this rental was in a fantastic location. Our family of 4 had a blast and are looking forward to staying here again.
Carolyn R. - February 2022 Great house close to the most beautiful sunrises at Kailua beach
We spent 2 weeks at this guesthouse that exceeded our expectations. We were able to walk to the beach each morining for the sunrise that never disappointed us. The house was very comfortable with AC, a full kitchen, nice showers one inside and the other outside, a washer and dryer and a comfortable bed. Barbara was a great host always ammenable to our needs. There were boogie boards available for us to use daily. We had a parking spot and were able to walk into Kailua town. There was also a table and chairs to sit outside. I would highly recommend this guesthouse for a stay in Kailua and hope that I have an opportunity to stay there again.
David Y. - October 2021 United States Wonderful lodging!
My wife had a wonderful month-long stay at the Hiilani Guesthouse. The accommodations were immaculate, spacious, quiet, and private. The little "extras" such as the in-unit washer and dryer and the full kitchen add to the positives for this property. Hiilani Guesthouse is ideally situated as it is just a few minutes from Kailua town and from the Pali and Likelike Highways and the H-3 freeway that go to Honolulu, Waikiki, the airport, and the "other side" of Oahu. Barbara is a gracious, hospitable hostess who is extremely considerate of her guests. This is a definite "stay again" property when my wife and I return to Oahu!
Anne M. - September 2021 United States Excellent place to call home
Barbara was an exceptional host. We had everything we needed and she was very helpful. The location is perfect, walkable to The Best beach, and the unit itself is very quiet and private. We loved the AC in the humid month of August. Highly recommend and hope to stay again.
Rand S. - May 2021 United States Just Right
We just spent a month here at Barb's place. It was very comfy and we had company over a number of nights and had no problems. We had 5 total for dinner a couple of times and it went well. We choose this place because of location, kitchen and space. Barb is the best host! Do not rent a big car as it is a tight parking spot here and everywhere else on the island. We would rent here again.
Air Conditioned Hideaway
Barbara C. was a B&B host before anyone was online and her experience shows in the details large and small. The space was constructed to separate the bedroom from the living room by an innovative glass sliding door. Attached to the main bedroom is a second bedroom, which might have been a closet but was lit by a window. The apartment is filled with little notes from Barbara, undoubtedly the product of experience, and handy touches, such as power strips always within reach. The unit has its own solar hot water tank. Showers at night were hot and can be easily adjusted to be plentiful. The air conditioning was cool. The washer-dryer is inside the apartment. When her place became unexpectedly available, we enjoyed a great value and enjoyed our short walks to the beach.
Drew C. - September 2020 United States Wonderful Experience
We were treated like old friends our entire stay. We truly had a great experience. The home fit our needs perfectly, and being two blocks from the beach made life super easy for our water bug toddler. Highly recommend!
Just like being home
The place is great! Location is perfect, site is clean and bet of all Barbara is very nice. she made us feel like at home. there if we needed her and very discreet! Fantastic stay!
Yoshiki K. - December 2019 Comfortable
I was able to spend it comfortably like home.
Secand bedroom should have been a little larger.
Terrence C. - August 2019 United States Terry Ching
Very inadequate Air Conditioning disappointed after selecting this property that billed as "Air Conditioned" with a window insert air conditioner, one ceiling fan and 5 fans. Should have advertised as fan cooled with small air conditioner. It took more than Half an hour to cool the unit. Unit was not equipped with an exhaust fan above the stove, large roach in the bathroom. Geckos were found in the unit. Parking was difficult you had to back 40-50 yards down the drive way as there was not enough room to turn the car around. No weather strip under door, where insects and hot air was entering the unit. Not a very well maintained unit for the price within refund. We were greeted by a very nice guy that had very little information, he was house sitting for the host. I see why there is "No Refund or Cancellation Policy". Deceiving and false information.
Keshia S. - May 2019 United States Wonderful Place
We had a wonderful stay. I highly recommend staying here. Plenty of fans and the a/c was a plus. It’s nice, quiet, very clean and everything you need to make your own meals. I loved having a washer and dryer. We went to the beach several times and used the beach umbrellas. Thank you so much Barbra for allowing up to stay and for being so friendly and helpful.
What a nice winter vacation.
We had the most wonderful stay at Auntie Barbara's Vacation rental. The Hiilani apartment was spacious enough for the 5 of us and with a furnished kitchen, tv, washing machine ect. The WiFi was working ok but not in all corners of the apartment. For us living next door to Barbara was very helpful. Coming from overseas she was a very helpful tour guide for us. The Kailua area was nice and the apartment is within walking distance from the beach.
Great place for our family!
We needed a place for myself, my husband, our 2 year old, and my in-laws, in Kailua. Auntie Barbara's 2 bedroom apartment turned out to be just right for our family's needs. Barbara was always very understanding and helpful.
We look forward to coming back someday!
A home away from home
Had a fantastic stay at "the Hideaway". It is exactly what it's title says - Sweet and Hidden away. It is only a block back from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and yet doesn't have that touristy feel that Waikiki has. There is a vast array of good shopping a 5 minute drive away, and a huge barbeque for the guests use. We felt completely secure due to the coded entry onto the property, and Maribeth was always available if we needed anything, and let us use the beach equipment. The cooktop has two burners, but is ample for producing good evening meals, and the fridge is stocked on arrival for the next morning's breakfast. Kailua is wonderful and most places on Oahu are only an hour away by road. I would go back and stay at M&M's in a heartbeat
Perfect Vacation in Kailua!
We had a memorable time in Kailua. The accommodations were perfect for three adults. Just a short walk to Kailua Beach and convenient to restaurants and grocery stores. We would definitely be back.
Great place!!!
We loved the Hiilani apartment very much! It was very clean and had more than enough space for the 3 of us. The cupboards were stocked with the basic necessities. Very comfortable and clean. We fell in love with Barbara she was so kind and helpful. We hope to come back again next summer.
Great location and accommodations for family
The Hiilani apartment/guest house was a comfortable space for us (2 adults and 2 teenagers). Fully stocked kitchen with staples was a big benefit. Being able to walk to a nice beach in 5 minutes was wonderful. We appreciated the available boogie boards as well as snorkels and masks. Kailua was a good location away from the crowds, but still easy to get over to Pearl Harbor and other places on the island. Barbara was a lovely host.