Gigi's Retreat - Kailua Beach Front - Lic. Rental #1990/NUC-1783

One of the few Licensed Short-Term Vacation Rentals on the Windward side of Oahu, this three bedroom, three bath home with large swimming pool sits on .9 acres of Kailua Beachfront. The home has been recently refurbished with new furnishings, fixtures, appliances, linen and accessories making it clean, comfortable and refreshed. A beautiful, ocean front lawn separates the home from the ocean, offering quiet and privacy. Two miles of white sandy beach front the home - an ideal spot for swimming, bodysurfing, paddling and kite surfing.

The spacious rooms offer a flexible bedding arrangement that will appeal to groups of various sizes and makeup.

The Bedroom configurations are as follows:
Bedroom 1- (Primary) King Bed and Queen Sleeper Sofa split a/c, en-suite bathroom with walk in shower (Sleeps 2-4)

Bedroom 2 - Queen bed, split a/c, en-suite bathroom, shower (Sleeps 2)

Bedroom 3 - Two Queen Beds and Twin sized Bunk Beds, split a/c, en-suite bathroom, shower (Sleeps 4-6)

This classic Kailua beachfront home is located on the Windward side of Oahu, 30 minutes from Honolulu and approximately 1 mile from the center of Kailua Town where guests will enjoy a variety of family-friendly restaurants, grocery and boutique shops. Cool, ocean breezes keep the home comfortable throughout the year. Newly installed air conditioning "split" systems have been added to all the bedrooms for extra evening comfort on those hot summer nights.

Note; this property is for quiet residential vacation accommodations only. Parties, weddings, receptions, Luaus, events and gatherings of any kind are prohibited. Please inquire further with our agents.

This property is professionally managed by Private Homes Hawaii, LLC and is licensed as a short term vacation rental, Non-Conforming Use Permit Number 1990/NUC-1783 and is compliant with Hawaii State Legislation (HB2078) for vacation rental accommodations,
Lic#TA-148-509-2864-01. TMK 430150430000.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Casual yet elegant with great location

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2025

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  Craig G from Fallbrook, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Perfect for adults and kids! We had a total of 10 stay and plenty of room with the indoor/outdoor living. Pool, lawn and beach were the highlights. The house was a bonus, fully stocked and manager had a rapid response. Would definitely stay again! Buzz's and Nico's restaurants are super close and good!

  • Manager Responded on 4/7/2025

    Thank you for the nice review and for mentioning Buzz's and NIco's - guests are always asking about dining and its good to hear it from another guest! Glad you enjoyed the home and will share those comments with the owner. Come back soon!

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• Kailua Beachfront

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2024

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  Lynn A from Rosemead, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The house fully equipped. Beautiful location. Great for families. Having bathroom attached to each bedroom is extremely beneficial. You provided all the amenities and snacks.

  • Manager Responded on 10/21/2024

    Great to hear your comments and glad you enjoyed. Thank you for your business and kind review. Will share with the team and owner.

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• Gigi's Retreat

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2024

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  a guest from Blue Ridge, GA recommends this vacation rental

  This home was perfect for our time in Kailua! I would absolutely return to this home and use Private Homes of Hawaii again!

  • Manager Responded on 10/21/2024

    Thank you - and we'd love to have you back!

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• Look No Further!

  Stayed 10 days ending in August, 2024

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  Liane L from WOODINVILLE, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Paradise Found. Maximum Vacation Achieved.

  • Manager Responded on 10/21/2024

    Love it - maximum vacation achieved (MVA) - that will be a goal of ours for all guests! Thank you for sharing,

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• amazing location

  Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2024

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  Afsaneh N from La Jolla, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This property is in an absolute perfect location! on the beach with enough distance to provide privacy. The beach is soft sand, just the right amount of waves (in July), a mile from the kailua village. It is perfect! the house is beautiful. The owners clearly love the property with lots of art and other touches that make it a home. The property was very well kept, the house extremely clean. the living area cannot be more perfect with ocean on one side and a great pool on the other with the living room in between. I can't say enough about the lawn and the beach access. An amazing tree with a large canopy provides shade all day for sitting either on the lawn facing the ocean or on the beach. All was perfect.
  Because of a scheduling glitch with VRBO, the property was not ready for two days after we got there. The property managers had found us a wonderful place just down the beach to use for two days even before our plane landed. They were extremely helpful and made the transition as easy as possible. Thank you Steve for all your help. We are ready to book again for our next trip!

  • Manager Responded on 7/24/2024

    Thank you for your amazing understanding over the first two days of your trip. That has never happened to us before and to be fair - it was with Airbnb, not VRBO! We have put some processes in place to ensure it does not happen again. Nonetheless, glad we were able to work together and make a smooth transition to Gigi's Retreat for you. And, glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We we look forward to your return.

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• The pictures do not lie!

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2024

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  Leslie T from Portland, Oregon recommends this vacation rental

  This was a setting we will never forget. Its location right in the middle of Kailua beach was perfection. Is it possible to fall in love with a tree? Whether providing contrast to the sea, sand and sky or shelter from the sun we marveled at its beauty. The house itself I would characterize as casual, comfortable luxury. Nothing pretentious or too precious. The kitchen was well outfitted with all the appliances and accessories you could ask for. A lovely basket of local goodies greeted us along with a very clean and well maintained home. Our family enjoyed long walks on the beach, bocce on the lawn, boogie boarding right outside our door, nearby hikes, eating at local food carts and restaurants. If you’re looking for a more authentic Hawaiian vacation away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, this is your place.

  • Manager Responded on 3/18/2024

    Can't thank you enough for such an awesome and detailed review. Will be very helpful for our future prospects! Thank you and glad you enjoyed. We'd love to have you back.

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• House made for beautiful memories...

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2024

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  a guest from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Words can't describe the property and the experience of this house. The pictures aren't enough to truly show the magic of this house. Just book it, trust me, you won't regret a single day you spend here.
  
  The staff is courteous, prompt, and professional! I'm going back soon!

  • Manager Responded on 1/22/2024

    Thank you Paul - we appreciate the high marks and look forward to having you back in the future. Will be pleased to share your comments with the owner!

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• Absolutely fabulous home!

  Stayed 8 days ending in October, 2023

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  Sheila W from Fairfield, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We spent 8 nights in this beautiful home. It is spacious, well laid out, and immaculate - even the door runners were dust free! The bathrooms are modern with huge showers! The house is super comfortable with all the rooms delightfully furnished and well supplied. The online description was totally accurate.
  The pool was very enjoyable and refreshing after walking along world famous Kailua Beach or sightseeing around the island.
  The management team were very responsive from beginning to end. Patty was great at teaching us how to operate the TV!
  The location is in close proximity to Kailua town with all its restaurants and coffee shops. Times Supermarket is a treasure trove for shopping.
  We are already planning our next trip to Kailua and will definitely stay at Gigi's Retreat again.
  

  • Manager Responded on 12/12/2023

    Thank you for your comments and glad that you enjoyed. Will be sure to share with Patty and the rest of our Private Homes Hawaii team. Look forward to having you back soon!

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• 2 weeks in paradise

  Stayed 14 days ending in September, 2023

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  Richard P from Dolyestown, PA recommends this vacation rental

  Wife and I returned to Hawaii 46 years after our first visit. Gigi's Retreat was absolutely perfect, both the location and the property. It was away from the crowds of Honolulu, but close enough for us to drive there and other places on the the island. But the highlight was the property. Highly recommended.

  • Manager Responded on 12/12/2023

    Thank you and glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Please let us know if we may assist you again in the near future.

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• Sunrise on the beach

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2023

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  a guest from Los Altos, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The pictures say it all: the yard and beach access can't be beat. Loved sleeping in a very comfy bed with the windows open to the sound of the surf, then getting up at dawn for walks on the beach for the scenic sunrise and the brightest double rainbow I've ever seen.
  
  Inside, the house is very spacious, and the kitchen has high end pots and pans, an induction stove, a Vitamix blender, a Zojirushi rice cooker.... Only nit was that the washer had mildew, which is not a surprising for a front-loader used by renters in humid area. However, the sheets etc. must have been washed elsewhere because they had no mildew smell.

  • Manager Responded on 12/12/2023

    Thank you for your detailed review. To answer your question about the linen - yes, though washer/dryer is provided on site, we have all bedding for our guests, professionally laundered and pressed at a commercial facility. Nonetheless, appreciate your comments and will share with the team to try to mitigate the mildew as much as possible. Glad you enjoyed those Kailua beach sunrises!

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• Paradise Found

  Stayed 9 days ending in August, 2023

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  Liane L from WOODINVILLE, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We happened upon this place by luck. Stayed for 4 nights and decided we HAD to come back. We did, 7 days later with the whole family. We stayed for 10 proper days and are now counting and contemplating how soon we can return. It's THAT wonderful. The pictures are great - but don't come close to telling the WHOLE story. It must be experienced. You will wont for nothing. It's ALL here. I'm pretty sure we were all teary eyed as we left for the airport. Our new BEST PLACE EVER.

  • Manager Responded on 9/1/2023

    So thankful to have your comments and more importantly, happy that you enjoyed Gigi's Restreat so thoroughly that you came back in a week! We look forward to hosting you and your family again soon. Thanks again for taking time to submit a review!

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• Paradise Found

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2023

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  Liane L from WOODINVILLE, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Absolutely exceeded all expectations. Pictures online do not begin to show how incredible this home really is. Counting the days for our return. MAGICAL!

  • Manager Responded on 8/14/2023

    Thank you Liane. We appreciate you submitting a review and glad to hear your expectations were exceeded. Our photographer will be bummed but I think its better that you were more impressed in person that with what we show on-line! Come see us again soon!

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• Best vacation ever!

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2023

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  a guest from Fountain Valley, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This was the absolutely perfect place for our family. There was something for everyone from the pool and beach for the kids and big kids to quiet puzzles and relaxing reading spaces for the older adults. The rooms were beautiful, spacious, clean and comfortable. The water toys that were provided, the huge lawn and beautiful uncrowded beach made the kids so happy. We bbq’d often, sat on the lanai for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the trade winds in the main living area via the telescoping sliding doors. Nearby Kailua town was perfect for grocery shopping and grabbing takeout. Patty responded quickly with questions I had. My parents left saying that this was the best vacation they’ve ever taken. Mahalo!

  • Manager Responded on 9/1/2023

    Thank you very much and nice to hear everyone enjoyed Kailua. We hope to have you back again soon.

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• Fantastic

  Stayed 9 days ending in July, 2023

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  Tina H from Venice, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We love this house more than we can adequately describe. It's gorgeous, and a perfect location.

  • Manager Responded on 9/1/2023

    Love to hear and will share with the owner. He recently renovated so we know he will be pleased to hear guests' satisfaction!

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• Truly a magical Hawaii beachfront family vacation

  Stayed 8 days ending in July, 2023

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  Georgi F from Gilbert, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  All is imagined and more. From the location, to the amenities, to the view to the home, this place had all I had hoped, for to make our family vacation truly something special. Everything was thought of and taken care of.
  
  I would definitely come here again!

  • Manager Responded on 7/31/2023

    This is great to hear..... thank you for your kind words and come see us again with your family, very soon.

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• Wow - Absolute Paradise!

  Stayed 6 days ending in May, 2023

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  Freya B from Bellevue, WA recommends this vacation rental

  This house absolutely lived up to the pictures! Beautiful house in a fabulous location - you can roll right off the lawn onto a beach that is mostly empty. Lots of room, a very well stocked kitchen, lovely furnishings, comfortable beds and a great property management team. Couldn't ask for more!

  • Manager Responded on 6/22/2023

    Thank you so much for your kind review. Will share with the team and the owners!

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• Perfect beach vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2023

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  Sara L from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We recently stayed at this beautiful home with our 6 and 9 year old boys, and my elderly parents. This home was great for our family. We loved the location and the nano doors throughout. Beautiful yard, and great beach. There is only one TV in the home, it’s not a smart TV, only basic cable. This is not a huge problem, but we had a lot of rain so we were inside a bit. We
  would have loved one more TV in the guest room for our kiddos so the adults could watch the news or a movie. Streaming services would have been nice, for a 7 night stay with a lot of rain. Overall the home is beautiful, great location, clean, and just what you need for a nice stay.

  • Manager Responded on 3/9/2023

    Thank you for your review. We will discuss with the owner about the 2nd tv - certainly understand given the weather issues that week! Glad you enjoyed the home and location and hope to have you back soon.

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• Beautiful house at beautful location

  Stayed 6 days ending in October, 2022

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  a guest from Oakland, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The location of the house is great. We took our coffee mugs down to the beach every morning to enjoy the sunrise. The general store/deli and the best shave ice on the island are just a 15-20 minute walk away, and for bigger shopping trips Kailua town is a 5-minute drive away. The pool was great for the days when we wanted a change from the beach, and the house was well-equipped.

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• Perfect Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2022

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  Jordan J from Sherman Oaks, CA recommends this vacation rental

  My family and I had a wonderful time at this property. Perfect for groups with children. Absolutely no complaints.

  • Manager Responded on 10/24/2022

    Thank you and so glad to hear! Visit again soon.

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• The Perfect Spot

  Stayed 8 days ending in September, 2022

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  Rick Z from Staten Island, New York recommends this vacation rental

  The place was perfect, the design flow allows for a nice ocean breeze that cools the entire common area.

  • Manager Responded on 10/24/2022

    Thank you and appreciate the feedback.

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