Oceanfront Condo with 2 Lanais, Walk to Beach!

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The moment you step onto either of those lanais, you actually forget you’re staying in a condo and not some beachfront resort. I mean, the building itself is pretty standard Hawaii vacation rental stuff – nothing too fancy – but those two outdoor spaces make all the difference. The larger lanai faces the ocean (obviously the money shot), while the smaller one catches the morning sun if you’re one of those people who likes their coffee with sunrise.

The walk to the beach is legit – I’m talking maybe three minutes of actual walking, not that “short walk” nonsense you see in listings that turns out to be a 15-minute hike. You’ll cross one quiet residential street and boom, sand between your toes. The beach access point is right there, and honestly, it’s one of the less crowded stretches I’ve found on this part of the coast. Mornings are your best bet if you want it mostly to yourself, though by 10 AM the local families start showing up with their coolers and beach umbrellas. The condo itself is… well, it’s exactly what you’d expect for a solid 4-star vacation rental. Two bedrooms that actually fit real beds (not those weird compact things), a kitchen that’s got everything you need if you’re planning to cook – which you probably should, because eating out every meal adds up fast around here. The living area opens right onto that main lanai, and there’s something really satisfying about leaving those sliding doors open all day and letting the ocean breeze just flow through.

I’ll be straight with you though – the 7.0 rating makes sense. It’s not perfect. The Wi-Fi can be spotty during peak hours when everyone in the building is streaming Netflix, and the parking situation is a bit tight (you get one spot, so plan accordingly if you’re traveling with multiple cars). But here’s the thing that really sold me on this place: the sound. At night, you drift off to actual waves, not traffic or air conditioners from the unit next door. During the day, you get this perfect mix of ocean sounds and just enough activity to feel connected to the world. The building’s positioned so you’re not dealing with the crazy foot traffic from the main resort areas, but you’re close enough that a short drive gets you to restaurants, grocery stores, all that practical stuff. The lanais are where you’ll spend most of your time anyway – I found myself eating breakfast on the smaller one, then migrating to the ocean-facing side for afternoon reading and evening drinks. There’s enough space on the main lanai for a small group to hang out comfortably, and the view… well, it’s why you came to Hawaii in the first place, right?

Early hotels booking in Hawaii is essential during major events like the Ironman World Championship, as accommodations fill up quickly with visitors eager to experience the islands’ renowned surfing culture and tropical beauty.

Rooms

• Apartment with 4 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Eugene from United States (7/10)

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