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Experience old Hawaii charm at Ka Hale Lai in Kailua's quiet neighborhood of Kaimalino. Unwind in the newly tiled swimming pool and spa, or stroll to Turtle Beach, just a short walk away. With air conditioning throughout and modern kitchen amenities, this classic home offers the perfect retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Perfect Kailua Vacation at Ka Hale Lai-House of Serenity-pool and spa.

  • Perfect Kailua Home on 18,000 square feet of land all your own!! Lots of room to spread out!! We have a gorgeous newly tiled Swimming Pool and spa! You are invited to rest and relax in “Ka Hale Lai” , Kailua’s House of Serenity, 5 minutes to the beach, and a short drive to the heart of Kailua town. This is a Legal, licensed vacation rentalNUC#90/BB0034. You will feel like you are visiting old Hawaii in this classic home. Enjoy modern conveniences like AC in every room and new kitchen and bathrooms.
    We invite you to experience the beauty of Kailua!!
    We are located in a quiet Kailua neighborhood called Kaimalino—a short walk away from Turtle Beach. We are walking distance from a grocery store and restaurants but away from the busier Kailua town. We are close to the H-3 on ramp which can get you to the airport in 25 minutes. Sand bar and fishing charters available for additional fee if available.

    The State of Hawaii is welcoming visitors with negative COVID tests and allowing legal vacation rentals starting this week! We are so excited to welcome you back to Ka Hale Lai!!
    Sorry no discounts or extended term rates!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please turn off A/C units when not at house. . Please make sure A/C units are all off before checking out and all doors and windows are locked.
No diving allowed in pool.
No children allowed in pool without adult supervision. No children under 12 years allowed for safety reasons.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-027-765-7600-01, 1990/NUC-1839, 440250210000, GE-027-765-7600-01

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Kailua, this holiday home is near the beach. Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Honolulu Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Neal S. Blaisdell Center. Visit our Kailua travel guide
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Kailua, HI

What's nearby

  • Crowded beach day filled with tourists and locals at Kailua Beach Park on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii
    Kailua Bay Beach
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • 0_BXP41918h
    Kaneohe Bay
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kailua Beach
    Kailua Beach
    7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lanikai Beach, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii
    Lanikai Beach
    11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Waikiki Beach
    Waikiki Beach
    36 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station
    31 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Papa John's Pizza
    4 min drive
  • Kahunas Sports Bar & Grill
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Kizuna Kailua
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Perfect Kailua Vacation at Ka Hale Lai-House of Serenity-pool and spa. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Perfect Kailua Vacation at Ka Hale Lai-House of Serenity-pool and spa. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perfect Kailua Vacation at Ka Hale Lai-House of Serenity-pool and spa.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Kailua Vacation at Ka Hale Lai-House of Serenity-pool and spa.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Kailua Vacation at Ka Hale Lai-House of Serenity-pool and spa.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Kailua Vacation at Ka Hale Lai-House of Serenity-pool and spa. located?

This family-friendly Kailua holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kailua Bay Beach and Kaneohe Bay. Kalama Beach Park and Kawainui Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Perfect Kailua Vacation at Ka Hale Lai-House of Serenity-pool and spa. Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Property was nice and exactly as advertised. We really liked the location and the pool was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay in this beautiful home. It's located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood and is incredibly convenient—super close to grocery stores and restaurants, and just a short walk to the beach. We encountered a couple of minor issues during our stay, and the host was wonderfully responsive and addressed them immediately. Our family had a great time, and we would happily recommend this home to anyone looking for a perfect spot in the Kailua area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Retreat

The house, location, amenities made this home a home away from home. The backyard is a family oasis for all ages and enough space to have some quiet time if needed. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time with Ohana in Paradise

Our group of 8 had an amazing time at this beautiful property. The outdoor living area was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cho N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an unforgettable stay here.The garden was amazingly beautiful and incredibly spacious, truly beyond our expectations.The house was very clean, well-organized, and well maintained.There were plenty of pool toys and even cooking ingredients already prepared, which made our stay especially comfortable and convenient.The host was extremely kind and responsive, answering every question quickly and thoughtfully.We spent such a memorable time with our family, and we are truly grateful for the opportunity to share this wonderful space.It left us with such great memories that we would absolutely love to stay here again on our next visit. Thank you so much for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aloha Beaches

Family fun trip, perfect getaway with easy access to all the island has to offer. Never enough time, would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staycation

Property has an amazing outdoor space that we loved. It was perfect for our ohana gathering.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamiee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was nothing short of perfect for our family. The home is beautifully designed and filled with thoughtful touches that make it feel warm and welcoming. The backyard and pool were absolute highlights — our kids spent hours splashing and playing while we relaxed, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere. The layout of the house made it easy for everyone to have their own space while still feeling connected. Everything was comfortable and well stocked — from kitchen essentials to pool and beach toys. It truly felt like a home away from home, only in paradise. We’re so grateful for the memories we made here and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance and Jalyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aikahi family rental

Spacious comfortable 4 bedroom with pool. Terrific family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Loacation on a Beautiful Island

Pool was so refreshing after a long day on the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody Camila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility Redefined

Beautifully maintained property with so many thoughtful touches and amenities. Sara and Chris are very responsive and helpful on so many levels, I only wish this was a permanent vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent get away

The house was clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Enjoyed the pool and spa. Plenty of room for everyone. Kitchen sink needed a little attention, backed up some times. Overall enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

Everything was clean. Beautiful property and pool. Hoping to return again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

It was perfect. Incredible location. Beautiful property that was great for our 4 year old. Couldn’t have asked for better.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family, including five adults and three teen girls.

Very convenient location to beautiful beaches, restaurants and shopping. We were in Kailua for two of our teens gymnastic competition. The pool was a bit cool but the girls made great use of it every day. And the hot tub was wonderful after long days. The house was very well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large family home in Kailua

Our family of seven enjoyed our weeklong stay at this beautiful home in a residential area of Kailua. Beds were comfy. Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. Safeway market was walking distance for supplies. The backyard has a lively pool and spa. There’s a beautiful beach a 20 minute walk from the house and the town of Kailua is a short drive. Beach towels & chairs were provided too. Highly recommend staying at this wonderful home..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Base for Exploring Oahu

We had 3 couples and each couple had their own BR and bathroom. The hot tub and pool were a great way to relax when we returned from our adventures each day. There are large indoor common spaces including a spacious kitchen, living and family rooms. On top of that is a great covered outdoor sitting and dining area by the pool. The location lends itself to exploring the North Shore, Waikiki, the pali lookout and hiking, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Stars; Wish We Could Award 10!!

This place is amazing, but more importantly it was immaculate and well provisioned when we arrived. Everything you need for a long distance vacation holiday was already available, for both the pool and beach. Our hosts were helpful and gracious, and we look forward to another visit. Mahalo to Chris and Sara.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The pictures are accurate. There's a large pool, and a hot tub on the property, with a large yard for playing games in - with privacy from the road / neighbors. There's an outdoor seating area to play games and watch TV. The master suite is separate from the 'main' house - which is also nice. 4 spacious bedrooms, and a nice kitchen. The location is nice as well, you're pretty close to a bunch of restaurants, Target, Safeway, etc. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for our first Hawaiian visit

House is as advertised, in a very nice residential neighborhood. Amenities were very close by. Chris and Sara were wonderful hosts, answered our questions promptly prior to booking and made themselves available if we had issues (we didn't). If I had to mention anything, the second shower in the house was a little small but we had two other bathrooms so not a deal breaker by any means. If I'm ever in Oahu I will definitely try to book this property again! Thanks Chris & Sara for your hospitality!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and Property.

Fantastic place for family and friends to gather! Property is really amazing; accommodations, gathering space, pool, backyard, distance to beach and other daily needs could not be better. We were a bit worried about the big road behind the house but this was not an issue what so ever. The only thing I would comment on is the overall cleanliness and specifically the kitchen. At this price level we expected something better! Kitchen is equipped OK’ish but very messy and not clean. Would not take much to get this property to a very impressive level all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

We stayed with our 4 kids (6-12 years) & my parents. We appreciated the pool & hot tub, backyard with avocado & plumeria trees, space to spread out or gather. Nice neighborhood & location, away from the busy of Honolulu. Kitchen well-stocked. Host responsive when sheets didn’t fit correctly. Downsides - some beds/bedding could be updated. Pool very cold (kids braved it, but hard for adults) - though admittedly we were there in December. Overall, great stay. Lovely home.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marissa t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Wonderful

We loved staying at this home in Oahu. It was our first time visiting Oahu and this home was perfect for our family of 6 (mostly with adult children). The bedrooms were private for the kids and then the main huge lovely master suite was almost its separate living quarters. It had a big king bed, huge bathroom with tub, shower, etc. We felt pampered in the house. The house was stocked more than other houses we have stayed in elsewhere in the US. The communication was quick and terrific. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed. It was lovely to sit outside and eat our meals at the big wooden table in the evenings or play games. We would definitely stay again and would definitely recommend to others with a larger party like us. The location was very quiet, and it didn't seem like it took that long to get anywhere. Approx 30-40 minutes to get to the other side of the island. The views on Oahu are breathtaking.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A 4.5 rating

We have been visiting Oahu since 1994 and have stayed at many houses. The pros: lovely and quiet neighborhood. Great kitchen-well stocked, individual AC in each room, beds were comfortable, pool, hot tub and yard (although the pool has no hand rail to help older people step in and out). 5 minute drive to great beaches and easy access to other areas of Oahu. The walkable beach (Turtle Beach) is rocky and covered at high tide so not really useable. Beach chairs and umbrella available. New master suite was great. Needs attention: BBQ was filthy and had not been cleaned for a bit. One of the queen bedrooms had a lot of noise from the outside (maybe AC) which made it very hard to sleep in. Small bathroom shower is almost unusable due to the shower head…perhaps look at changing. Kitchen table only has 4 chairs. With 4 rooms and occupancy of 8, there should be 8 chairs. There was only 1 hair dryer for all 3 bathrooms, at least that we could find. All and all, we had a very nice 11 night stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A REALLY Nice Vacation Property

We stayed for about a week. Were on Oahu for a daughter's wedding. Visited Maui multiple previous times (loved it!!!), first time staying on Oahu. We loved, loved the property and it's location (southeast side of Oahu). That area of the island is beautiful and the "vibe" was perfect! Couldn't ask for a better place to stay. The house was clean and well maintained. Lots of individual A/C units to help cool each room and space. Really nice kitchen with high-end appliances. Lots of "elbow" room and plenty of cabinet/storage space. Our only critique of the the kitchen was the selection of tableware/dishes. The dishes (plates and bowls), could probably use a modest upgrade. Nice clothes washer and dryer. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all well-appointed with decent linens and plenty of towels. Everyone said their beds were pretty comfortable. Closet space was somewhat limited in a couple of the bedrooms, but plentiful in the other bedrooms. The backyard area is HUGE. Great area to hang out in. Only used the pool a little (due to our schedule), but it is a beautiful, well-maintained pool. There is a separate spa/jacuzzi, but we did not have an opportunity to use it, though it looked really nice. The house is great for a large family. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet and pretty peaceful. The location is central to a lot of things to do (at least on that side of the island). A small shopping center with a Safeway and several places to eat is 3-minute drive away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024