Waterfront holiday rentals in Kawela Bay

Live Aloha in Kailua! I’ve been coming to Oahu for 15 years, this is by far my favorite space and place to stay in Hawaii. It is a quiet and safe neighborhood, everything you need for a day at the beach, and relaxing pool. Again, best place I’ve ever stayed at in Kailua. Close to beach and my favorite restaurants. The host is friendly and helpful with two wonderful doggies Zeus and Harvest, who I miss! This unit is affordable and gorgeous! Book it while you can! It is a gem! Pictures support experience and expectations. It is even more gorgeous than the photos. Have fun in the Sun. Aloha!

great stay!

Great place - such an incredible sunrise and you are literal steps away from the water. It was a great place to really unwind by the pool and away from the bustle of Honolulu! Would highly recommend this to anyone who wishes to be in a quieter side of the island with killer views and water access!

My family just returned from a truly wonderful vacation at the Hawaiian Princess. Mary’s place was perfect - very clean, cozy, and quiet. My husband is a go-go-go type of guy who has a hard time sitting still, and he said that this is the most relaxed he’s ever been. It’s not located in a walkable neighborhood, but after spending all day playing in the soft sand of the beach, relaxing in the jacuzzi, and napping between beach time, we were all ready to sleep once the sun went down. We happened to have big waves the entire time we were there due to NW winds, which meant no swimming out into the water for us, but my young kids had fun watching body surfers as well as playing in the swash. Mary was always quick to respond, which made our stay that much more pleasant and easy. We would love to come back for another stay!

My husband and I stayed at the Hawaiian Princess on our honeymoon, and I can only describe it in five words: Quiet, comfortable, clean, safe, and relaxing! We would stay here again on a future vacation and highly recommend it.

Jacqui’s place was incredible and her instructions were clear. You can’t beat the scenery and location. It’s a laid back vibe but lots of families running around. Waking up to see turtles on the beach and then snorkelling with them later in the day was my kids highlight of the trip. The house is comfortable, though it does get quite warm without the windows open. If the windows are open then there is tons of airflow. If we come back to O’ahu, we will be trying to book this little piece of paradise again!

Easy check-in and responsive host. Interior of this property is a bit outdated in terms of decor but very clean. Large time-share resort with 3 separate pools, an ocean lagoon with very calm water, beautiful landscaping, lots of activities. Staff were very kind and helpful. Great stay for kids!

This was our first trip to Hawaii and the second stop on O'ahu after a few days in Honolulu. We highly recommend Jacquie as an excellent host and her "hidden treasure" in particular. Nothing beats waking up to a sunset in a beautiful place like this just steps away from a very nice private beach! Communication was top notch, rooms were clean and spacy, kitchen provided everything we needed for our short stay to explore North Shore. 5* from us especially since Jacquie managed to offer an alternative unit since construction was not yet finished. Much Mahalo! Nicole & Jochen

We had the best time here. So close to Waimea Bay which became our fav beach, it was less than a 10 min walk! Absolutely wonderful place to stay, also very kind and helpful host!

Great location with incredible scenery. It's a very quiet and private area. I would recommend staying here if you're looking to be away from the busyness of the city.

Arlee’s listing, nestled in the Ko’Olina Hillside Villas community was a perfect fit for our family of four adults (parents, daughter, and son-in-law).. The two bedroom and two and one half bath layout worked very well for us.. The kitchen was amply supplied with a variety of pots, pans, dishes, flatware, and cooking utensils.. Coffee was courtesy of a Kuerig and a few provided K-Cups and condiments.. After a trip to the local Safeway ($$$) and subsequent trips to Target ($$) we used the kitchen as much as we needed to, preparing breakfast nearly daily, and morning coffee always!! The property is within walking distance (for those so inclined) to the nearby Ko’Olina Resort complex (Marriott & Disney), the Ko’Olina Golf Course, and several restaurants and shops.. The area is also in the flight path for the international airport, so frequent plane spotting was a bonus.. All in all, aside from a few improvements we recommended via the messaging feature, we had an outstanding stay!!

Nice beach house. Little busier road than expected to get to the beach, but liked the access to the nice beach and easy access to local attractions.

Turtle's place was nice. It's in an 8 story condo bldg & a bit confusing at first. The parking spot is in a difficult place if the spots around it are occupied. She informed us that backing in is prohibited so backing out in the small space was hard. It would have been easier to be able to back in when the spots were empty so I could pull right out. It wasn't impossible, just be aware! The condo itself is misleading. The description says "let the ocean waves lul you to sleep." In order to do that, you have to sleep on the sofa bed in the LR, and you have to leave the house unsecured. Since I am a woman & was traveling with my granddaughter, I was not leaving the house unlocked! Security was present every night. The BDRM is next to the elevator so you hear everything & everyone all night. You have to keep windows open for a breeze or you'll melt with no AC. The place proved to be perfect when all was & done and Turtle was wonderful. She was very responsive. I will be back! We felt safe!

Absolutely worth it ! We were at Waikiki during initial part of our trip . It was extremely touristy and lacked any natural surroundings . We changed our plans and came here hoping I could finally feel some nature , some privacy and a real Hawaii ! And we DID ! It’s a private villa with a few seconds walk to a very clean and calm beach , clear water . Every morning I snorkeled at the beach and came back home for breakfast at the Balcony ! I am SATISFIED ! This is what I was looking for The interiors of the home is soothing ! Clean washroom and kitchen . Cool breeze from the balcony . Food trucks near by . Friendly guests . What else can you ask for ? Thank you ! And we will come back again :) this place is a GEM and I mean it ! There is a rental agreement to sign . Initially worried us but it was smooth . It’s not an issue . Thanks Julio for being kind host , taking the time to explain and making it comfortable for us !

Stayed here for a week and it was great. I watched the sun come up every morning enjoying coffee and the surfers looking for that perfect wave. Slept with the balcony doors open to the crashing waves. So tranquil. It was wonderful 10x better than Waikiki.

Awesome location. We loved being away from Waikīkī. Condo had everything that we needed in it. Bed was great. Bathroom has been updated. No real view of the beach because of updates that are happening to the building but we didn’t really care as we didn’t stick around most days and if you walk down a couple flights of stairs or take the elevator you have a very private beach out in front. We saw turtle each night and even had a seal come to shore one evening. One night there were 19 turtles. We would stay again!

Wonderful location! Clean - easy - great communication. Loved everything and really - the best location!

We had a great time staying at Nalani’s place. Perfect location for a family with a toddler, easy beach and pool access. Clean and well organized, with lots amenities on property. Would recommend to all families!

Loved staying here for a night! The building was located right on a secluded section of beach and additionally had a community pool in the backyard that we could use. The area was nice and peaceful, construction was mentioned before check in but honestly I didn't notice it at all. The apartment itself was pristine and Kaitlin even left food supplies for us before check in - pancake mix with syrup, coffee grounds and creamer, etc. I also had requested a late check out and she was super flexible and easy to communicate with. No complaints :)

We enjoyed our stay at Pheap’s place! The beach is steps from the condo and was stunning. We loved all the beach equipment and snorkel gear. The location was great to access the north shore and hot spots on the east side of the island