Staying at Noni’s was the last chapter in our 2 week Hawai’i adventure & we couldn’t of asked for a more comfortable and cozy experience. Noni’s cottage is located at the perfect Lanikai spot, equidistant from Lanikai Beach & Kailua Beach (5 min max), two of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. It’s also a 8 minute walk to Buzz’s, my fave place to eat, another block to Kalapawai Market, and about 25 min walk to the best Whole Foods ever and Hibachi (great poke and skewers for the grill). We even walked a few blocks further to Kono’s for killer Kailua pork and shakes & to our fave brewery in all the Islands, Lanikai Brewery.
The cottage faces out to Lanikai Beach with beautiful views of the tree-lined beach and those lovely Mokulua islands (Mokes), with guaranteed killer sunrises and gorgeous cloud art. The cottage has lovely art inside, including Noni’s own art, and cozy beds. We love to cook and were worried about the lack of an oven/stove, but the hot plate and grill sufficed nicely. There’s also ample goods for the beach, including snorkeling and kayaking equipment.
The cottage has been in Noni’s family since the 1950’s, so when you stay here, you’re supporting Kailua locals trying to make ends meet in a neighborhood quickly becoming too expensive for long time locals to stay. Stay at Noni’s for a true Lanikai experience. Mahalo!