Lisa's beach cottage in Kailua was the perfect space for my husband and I to entertain a week getaway on Oahu. Kailua is the ideal location for those who want to be far away, but close enough to Honolulu, and have accessibility to explore other areas like the north shore. The cottage is in a beautiful area within a very short walking distance to gorgeous Kailua beach and nearby Lanikai beach. The laid back town has many great local shops and eateries and any services that you may require. Whole Foods is well-stocked and there are two local markets during the week. My husband and I particularly enjoyed walking along Kailua beach and stopping at the Kalapawai Market for a coffee in the morning. We had a beautiful dinner featuring the local daily catch at the Kalapawai Deli and Cafe. Buzz's Original Steak House is a bit pricey, but has a great history with nicely prepared dinner entress (loved the cajun-style ahi and grass-fed tenderloin with garlic mash) and famous mai tais that certainly pack a beautiful punch. The Pill Box hike provides an amazing view of the entire area and is certainly worth the mild climb to the top and continues across the ridge if you desire.
The cottage itself was absolutely spotless and just beautiful! Newly renovated and tastefully decorated in an ocean theme with an airy and fresh open ceiling, two ceiling fans, shutter windows, and the option for air-conditioning was just fantastic. The sound of the waves and waking up to the songs of the local birds each morning created a serene and relaxing atmosphere. The kitchen is fully stocked to make light meals and snacks. Lisa was so thoughtful in leaving us some local cookies and providing me with organic decaf coffee upon our arrival after I asked her where I could find some. We were able to purchase local tropical fruit and made beautiful smoothies each morning with the Ninja blender that conveniently included to-go containers. The lanai was a lovely place to eat breakfast after walking the beach in the morning. Beach gear was also provided including boogie boards, fresh beach towels and mats, umbrella, and beach chairs. There are even two bikes available to tour the local area.
The very best part was the warmth and hospitality of Lisa and her family! We were given the privacy we needed along with friendly conversation and open communication. Lisa was always available to recommend places to visit, answer any questions that we had, and provide us with anything additional we might need. We even had the chance to share some stories and walk with their lovely golden lab who was happy to tour us around the best parts of the beach as only a great dog can do!
Communication from our initial contact with Lisa to the end of our trip was friendly, expedient and efficient. We would definitely recommend the beach cottage to others and look forward to returning again!
Aloha Lisa!!!