Is Award Winner - Hawaii's Hidden Hideaway - Bed and Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Award Winner - Hawaii's Hidden Hideaway - Bed and Breakfast Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Award Winner - Hawaii's Hidden Hideaway - Bed and Breakfast located?

Located in Lanikai, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach. Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead and Kalama Beach Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

David B.

May 1, 2024

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Very beautiful place. Janice was amazing in accommodating us.

The had everything a beach goer needs.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nate S.

Aug 12, 2023

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Awesome place to stay!

Great place to stay. Loved the location, the easy check-in, the snacks, and the cool landscaping! The only thing that wasn’t completely ideal was the parking situation some nights

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy B.

May 19, 2025

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Perfect place to stay in Kailua!

We wanted to stay in Kailua because of Lanikai beach and this was just a short walk away—so perfect!! The place was super cute, we got the room with the hot tub and we got a lot of use out of it!! Also, I wasn’t expecting the amount of snacks, drinks, and breakfast items in our unit when we arrived! It was super generous and delicious stuff!!! Thank you very much for the wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAIFE N.

Aug 5, 2024

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Peaceful Place

Cozy and private place less than a mile from a gorgeous beach.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheereen H.

Feb 4, 2025

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Absolutely fabulous!

Hawaiis Hidden Hideaway is a real gem! Clean, comfortable and with every amenity you can think of to make your stay as comfortable as your home. We found our suite to be so relaxing and quiet and our host was a wealth of information and an inspiration to boot! We will definitely be back. Thank you Janice!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Feb 17, 2025

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Janice thought of everything

Janice, the host, thought of all the little necessities. We basically needed our clothes. We were there for a quiet get away and that is exactly what we got. Very serene!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Apr 5, 2024

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Hawaii

Good times. Good place. Owner provided lots of goodies.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Mar 29, 2024

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Quaint and cute

Host was weet and accommodating

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

Mar 2, 2025

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Lovely studio!

The location is incredible, just a short walk to beautiful Lanikai beach! There was a bit of confusion about which place we were staying in but once we were there it was clear. We were in a studio with twin beds and a small kitchenette. there was a nice sitting area for breakfast. Our lovely host Janice provided everything we needed for our beach outings and more food than we could eat! A big thank you to Janice!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

Oct 30, 2024

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Lanikai Magic

Classic Lanikai getaway. Tropical paradise. Well stocked. Friendly management. Why wouldn’t you pick this place and enjoy your good fortune.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Apr 5, 2024

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Paradise

Beautiful location and Janice is delightful. Our seven-year-old granddaughter stayed with us one night, and Janice made her welcome. The suite was cozy and the hot tub and lanai provided a lovely spot to relax and enjoy nature.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred V.

Jan 16, 2024

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Great Place for Two

This was a great location as we rented a car for the week and toured most parts of the island. Having local restaurants, grocery store, Target, etc. nearby was a big benefit. The place is small, but we didn't have the need to stay inside except to sleep and shower. The patio was very relaxing. The host lives on the property and was very attentive to any needs we had.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Courtney R.

Apr 30, 2023

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Great get-away

This was a location that really met the needs of our type of stay - we were traveling a lot, using the B&B as a home base mostly. The Inn felt very safe, it was enjoyable to simply sleep with our windows open and enjoy the natural breeze. We also appreciated having a selection of food options and access to a kitchenette. Lanikai was beautiful and our favorite spot to sit beach side and swim. I am very glad we picked this B&B over other available location. I would describe the vibe as comfortable and functional, not necessarily romantic.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

Nov 1, 2023

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Staying Paradise

Lanikai is definitely a piece of paradise and we are so grateful that we found an affordable place to stay there. The location of the Hidden Hideaway was perfect, with an easy walk to the beach and drive into town. The accommodations were comfortable. We really enjoyed our private second floor patio and sat out there for hours every evening. There was also a jacuzzi spa on it. We were surprised by the amount of delicious fruit, pastries and snacks Janice provided. It was all delicious, and very much appreciated.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Mar 20, 2023

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Well manicured property

Property is well maintained; owner was very nice, lots of little things she had put together to make our stay comfortable from a tray of 3 cookies, tray of breakfast goodies, coffee, tea,microwave,small fridge, clean bathroom, great air conditioning. Space was tight though for 3 adults. Update the comforter and pillows please- they looked and felt too used up, but sheets/pillow cases were clean. I would recommend this VRBO as a pleasant stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Mar 3, 2023

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Healing Paradise

I had a magical stay at Janice's! First of all, the location is amazing. It was about a 7 minute walk to the most beautiful beach. I love being in a residential area as opposed to a giant hotel. I stayed in the upstairs room with hot tub. It was exactly as advertised. Janice left snacks and drinks in the room which was a super sweet touch. The hot tub on the porch was awesome and very hot. I enjoyed peaceful mornings and evenings out there with the beautiful landscaping. Janice's place felt like home and I would 100% return. If you're looking for a place where you can truly feel the spirit of the island, this is it. Thanks, Janice!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jan

Sep 11, 2025

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We wanted a quiet area in Oahu, away from the crowds of Waikiki. The Lanikai/Kailua area was a great place to stay that wasn’t too far away from Honolulu when we had activities there. This studio is in a quiet residential neighborhood. The studio itself is a bit dated, but it’s a quaint place. Janice, the homeowner, personalized some nice details, which was really nice. Breakfast baked goods, fruit, and snacks lasted us for most of the week. It was an enjoyable stay on Oahu.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

Jul 17, 2025

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Very nice. Great location. Comfy bed. Beautiful plants.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Jul 11, 2025

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Quiet property, well appointed room with snacks and breakfast items. Extras for beach or picnics or hiking like beach chairs and small cooler. Easy walk to beach access. Easy checkin/checkout. Read the host instructions about parking!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Jul 8, 2025

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Location good only if you're wanting to be in Lanikai/Kailua

We were here for one week for work in Kailua, so the location worked well for us. The host leaves a very generous basket of food and snacks upon arrival. All amenities such as towels, bedding, accessories to use at the beach, shampoo, coffee, extra toilet paper and tissues- all extremely well supplied. I feel the room needs a refresh- even fresh bed linens and new pillows would go a long way. Same with the shower curtain- it's all rusted up where the hooks are- considering the amount charged for the studio and the cost of a new shower curtain, it seems like it could be do-able to refresh the curtain every few months. Grounds are beautiful- Lanikai/Kailua are stunning- just know it's a drive to anywhere else on islandA few cons for us; we had a LOT of luggage as we carry a portable office in suitcases wherever we travel- you WILL have to navigate X amount of stairs. The path to the stairs is beautiful, but rocky and uneven- I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who isn't sure-footed or is shaky on their feet. Also- I feel it should be noted in the listed that parking is a bit of a challenge. there IS a nice carport that is for guests to use- however if you have anything larger than a compact size, it's near impossible to fit two cars in at the same time. You are encouraged to not park in the driveway, so it made it hard when another mini-van was in the carport and I could not park our car. We did park way off to the side of the driveway for a few hours but I felt badly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Jun 30, 2025

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Hidden gem

This was a great place to stay. Beautiful location, our room was clean and well stocked. Our host was on site and easily approachable. We loved it!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shyam G.

Jun 13, 2025

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I was convinced by the previous reviews and ratings that this place would be great. Unfortunately, it is now a bait and switch. They will assign you whatever room they want to each guest. And given the cancelation policy, you will be stuck with it. A two room suite with hot tub is the same cost as the studios, and guests have no control over which room they are assigned. Also, there is no breakfast. You will not be greeted by anyone, just given different phone numbers of people to contact if you need anything. It's not a bed and breakfast at all.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

Jun 4, 2025

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Oahu heaven

A great stay, beautiful location and reasonable price. It was quiet and private. The owner was very responsive to a request for more pillows. The decor is alittle dated but not in a distracting way. All in all, a great place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence H.

May 31, 2025

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Great place

This place is so cute and quiet. After a long day playing tourist it was so nice to come back to this clean, quiet studio. The extra touches were great. Waking up to the birds every morning was so special. I love this place.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle F.

May 28, 2025

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Paradise

Lanikai is truly one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and Hawai'i's Hidden Hideaway and its host, Janice, are absolute treasures. We definitely plan on returning, and would recommend this property to anyone wanting a peaceful and private stay within walking distance of one of the top beaches in the world, and easy access to all the inland and coastal sights on O'ahu.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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