Lanikai Hillside Cozy Cottage with Spectacular Ocean View with Mokulua Islands. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Lanikai Hillside Cozy Cottage with Spectacular Ocean View with Mokulua Islands. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Lanikai Hillside Cozy Cottage with Spectacular Ocean View with Mokulua Islands. located?

Located in Lanikai, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach. Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead and Kalama Beach Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Feb 8, 2020

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Cozy cottage with great views

Noni’a cozy cottage offered perfect views of the Mokulua Islands off Lanikai Beach from sunrise of sunset. As promised, it was an easy walk downhill to both Lanikai and Kailua beaches—which were spectacular for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking—and walking. The bedrooms are separated by only a sliding partition, so if four people, best they be close friends, as we were. We took advantage of Noni’s Oahu knowledge to find excellent, less touristic restaurants in Honolulu—as well as great beaches for snorkeling. Local favorite, Buzz’s Steakhouse, across from Kailua Beach, earned several meals.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Aug 13, 2023

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Everything you need

We are a family of four with 2 kids under the age of 13 and couldn't have had a better experience. The house is about as convenient to both Lanikai and Kailua as you can get, easy walk or bike to both. It is a perfect combination of relaxed decor, cleanliness and amenities. Everything you need for the beach and day to day living is there, readily available and works. It's an easy place to relax in and be comfortable. The view is fantastic. Noni is the best and the best combination of hosts, warm, receptive and prompt in answering questions. Hands down one of the best stays we've had and wouldnt hesitate to stay again.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennie B., Denver CO

Nov 10, 2021

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Prime Location on the windward side

Location, location, location. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of a big city like Honolulu and looking to stay more like a local I totally recommend Noni’s apartment. It’s a detached apartment from the main house and please note the owner and other guests maybe occupying the other listings during your stay. It is backed up on a quiet street at a dead end sitting pretty on top of the hill so the views are fantastic of the mokes and ocean! If you’re one to cook on vacation and looking for a full kitchen this place may not be for you as I found it trying to cook off of one inductor however, it’s a marginal trade off because having a washer and dryer on site was key for me. I stayed for the entire month of Oct 2021 and I have to say the tradewinds kept the place cool at night. On the days where a breeze wasn’t so bountiful it was a bit warm during the day but, nothing to complain about. Complete walking distance to the beach as noted and the Lanikai pill boxes. Beach was only 6-7 min walk if that. I walk pretty fast though. One key factor and a huge plus was having full access to park my rental car in the garage! I would totally recommend this place to any couples who are looking for a private get away who really don’t plan on cooking that much. I had a great stay and thank you kindly.

Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Mar 7, 2020

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Lovely cottage, 8 minutes walk to two of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Great time!

Excellent

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Jan 25, 2020

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Lanikai cottage

Had a wonderful stay at our cottage. Noni made our stay as comfortable as could be. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful scenic getaway.

10/10 Excellent

sabine d.

Sep 5, 2019

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Wonderful house in Lanikai

Lanikai , beautiful house with great view. Walking distance to the beach. Everything well taken care of by the host. We loved it!

10/10 Excellent

zoe r.

Aug 29, 2019

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The cottage with the million dollar view

Llllloved... the cottage, 7 min walk and you have your toes in the sand at one of the most beautiful and tranquil beach on Oahu. Noni, the owner is prompt to answer any question, charming and very discreet. Loved the residential neighbourhood. Close to Kailua for Whole Foods, groceries, drugstore , Target etc...The cottage itself is very clean and cute, beds are comfy, towels and linens are nice and plentiful. We were 3 but could have easily been 4. This cottage is a gem .

10/10 Excellent

Stig J.

Aug 4, 2019

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Perfection in Lanikai

This was our 19th visit to this side of Oahu, and also our best. Everything was as promised. The view is unbelievable. The unit was clean and perfect for 4 people. The location is also perfect. Easy access to Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach. Took the kayak out to the Mokulua Islands, an experience of a lifetime. Snorkling on Lanikai beach yielded turtles and lots of colorful fish. Noni is the perfect host - friendly and available when needed. We're coming back! I recommend renting bicycles to avoid parking hassles at the beaches.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B., Zurich, Switzerland

Aug 3, 2019

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Tolle Unterkunft

Die Lage und die Aussicht ist der Hammer. Die Vermieterin ist sehr liebenswürdig und engagiert. Leider gibt es nur eine Herdplatte, somit mussten wir jeden Abend grillieren.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Jun 28, 2019

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Island paradise.

I love Lanikai, and I love this rental!

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Apr 26, 2019

Loved every minute!

Wonderful, quiet place! Close walks to both beaches and market if need be. Noni was a welcoming host and her place had just what we needed! My husband was worried with no air conditioning, but there was always a breeze and it was so peaceful. We didn’t even touch the touch the TV and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Thank you Noni and if we make it back to Hawaii we will definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Calista P.

Apr 18, 2019

Family of 4 dream vacation

Beautiful beautiful time in Lanikai in Noni's cottage! Thank you so much for everything!! Kailua Beach is magical and the area surrounding is so peaceful! We recommend highly!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Apr 15, 2019

Beautiful place to stay

The views are fantastic from gorgeous sunrise to para-sailers in the evening.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Apr 3, 2019

Beautiful view, perfect location.

If you're visiting Oahu, you absolutely have to avoid Honolulu...except for maybe going there on a day trip into town to "experience" the crowds. Really, you want to stay anyplace but Honolulu. However, it's always difficult to find someplace affordable and memorable to rent over on the Windward side of the island (Kailua, Lanikai, even Waimanalo) without ending up near a beach but in somebody's converted garage with no tropical breezes and an 8-foot privacy fence surrounding your "garden view." The Hillside Cottage is a great choice. It's a totally separate cottage with one roomy bedroom. There's another bedroom also, but you should know that it's not totally private from the first one. The kitchen is minimal, but you're not going to Hawaii to cook, right? The cottage has tons of windows, so you're constantly looking at the beautiful view, and the flow-through fresh air is exactly why you're here. The best part is probably the table and chairs on the lanai. You'll enjoy the best morning coffee of your life while sitting out there watching the sun come up behind the Mokulua Islands. When you bring leftovers home from Kailua's restaurants*, you'll discover that your lanai table has a better view than any restaurant. We certainly enjoyed our month in the cottage. We could walk to Lanikai Beach in just a few minutes, or easily drive to Kailua Beach. Lanikai and Kailua are definitely the 2 best places to stay on Oahu. (Lanikai is actually part of Kailua.) Kailua Beach is one of the best beaches in the world. Lanikai Beach used to be one of the best beaches, but two things have eroded that reputation: (1) The beach has literally eroded. It's now about half the size it was 10 years ago; (2) Lanikai has been "discovered" Big Time. Tour busses from Waikiki now drop off tourists in Kailua. They rent bikes or walk, and crowd the residential streets of little Lanikai and jam the limited beach. Too bad. *For restaurants, we heartily recommend the Uahi Island Grill in Kailua. Their $5 happy hour Maitais are the best, as are their fish, kalua pork and french fries. Seriously, we went in several times and always started of with maitais and a $4 basket of amazing french fries .

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Missi M.

Apr 2, 2019

Great location!

The cottage has a great view and location. Close to 2 beaches and the town. The place is just as described--in order to get to one bedroom, you need to walk through the other room--works fine for a family. We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

fiona a.

Jan 3, 2019

Loved it here

We have just returned from a few weeks in Hawaii. By far this was our favourite place. Lanikai is the real deal, peaceful, beautiful beaches and so chill. Hillside Cosy was a great bonus to our stay. The view was gorgeous to wake up to, it had everything we needed. Went to the beach everyday just down the rd. Private, quiet, Noni was lovely.We are a family of 4 with 2 teenagers and we found it comfy and great.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Monika R.

Sep 23, 2018

Traumhafter Ausblick, tolle Lage

Wir haben uns in der Ferienwohnung sehr wohl gefühlt. Problemlos kann man zu Fuß an den Strand von Lanikai und auch Kailua Beach ist nicht weit entfernt. Die Kinder haben das Baumhaus im Garten geliebt. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

JUNJI F.

Sep 2, 2018

Fantastic view from lanai

It was our 4th time to stay in Lanikai area but 1st time at Noni's cottage. We did have a wonderful vacation here as expected, or more than that. Having breakfast, lunch or dinner at the lanai with a lovely view of the Mokes was really nice. We know there are good restaurants in Kailua town, but don't know any restaurant with greater view. Only one unfortunate thing for us was that Noni was out of Oahu during our stay. But Phillip was helpful to us and it was also nice to enjoy looking at her art pieces in the cottage. Hope to come again for our 5th stay in Lanikai and to see Noni. Mahalo, Noni and Phillip.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Christy L., Lufkin

Aug 1, 2018

Relaxing Stay

We very much enjoyed our stay. The view is amazing and the cottage is so sweet and authentic. Noni is an excellent host and very sweet lady. We appreciated her prompt attention to questions or anything that was needed. Hope to visit again in the future.

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Penny O.

Jul 1, 2018

Awesome beyond words...

From the moment we checked in and meet Noni, we were amazed at how nice and well presented the cottage was. Nothing was a problem, and everything you needed was at your finger tips. We loved our stay and look forward to visiting again. Mahalo noninand thank you. Would highly recommend noni’s Place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

olena n.

May 4, 2018

We loved the place!

Great location!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Los Angeles, CA

Apr 10, 2018

Expectations Exceeded

The family had an amazing time in this perfectly located Cottage with Noni as a wonderful host. Between the breath taking views, fantastic beds, and spacious area to relax in we couldn't ask for more. Everything you need is here and we couldn't recommend more to people we meet. Thank you Noni and Aloha!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K., Duluth, MN

Feb 26, 2018

Everything you could want, and a little more

This cottage is situated in the ideal location to visit either Lanikai or Kailua beaches, nestled into a very quite neighborhood. This is not the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, this is relaxing! The cottage description is exact and precise. Noni, the host, couldn't be any more helpful and accommodating. We felt right at home from the moment we checked in. This is a place you can get used to being at and will miss when you leave. You have all the essentials provided for you, towels, beach towels and equipment, well stocked kitchen with cups, plates, silverware, microwave and to top it all off a washer and dryer. This location is also very close to in town Kailua where there is a Target, Whole Foods, Down to Earth (my favorite spot to get some food as a vegan) and many other restaurants and shoppes. Did I mention the sunrise from the lanai or living room? You dont have to walk far from your bed to get the breathtaking sunrise by the Mokulua Islands. Also the pill box hike starts just a couple roads down and is a tricky hike, but the views are well worth it. All in all I would recommend this cottage to anyone, it will not disappoint:)

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hilja M.

Feb 25, 2018

Great start of our holidays on Oahu

We spent five nights at Noni's cottage and had a wonderful time. The location is ideal, just minutes away from beautiful Lanikai beach and the start of the pillbox hike and yet in a quiet neighbourhood . The view of the Mokes from the dining table is simply superb, the cottage was clean and cozy, certainly big enough for a family of four. We used the kayak a couple of times - highly recommended! Noni was always responsive and friendly, a great host. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Satoshi N.

Feb 12, 2018

Cozy five days at Lanikai Hillside Cottage

We were a group of three with an eight-month baby and spent five days at the Lanikai cottage. The venue is very much accessible from the Lanikai beach, actually walking distance, and from Kailua town at less than 10mins by car. We had two bed rooms, a living room with cozy sofas, a kitchen enough for short stay, laundry and dry machines, a whole garage accommodating a van, and wonderful view of the Lanikai beach through windows! We enjoyed beach strolling, town shopping, foodie at local restaurants. Linens (bed sheets, towels) and basins were acceptable in terms of cleanliness, though we expected a bit further, so we rate four stars out of five. Noni, the owner, was so kind to help us a lot.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

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