Sunshine, tropical scented breezes, & serenity await you in our Sunroom. Minimal noise & traffic, maximal safety. Windows grace 2 sides of this large room. One queen bed & a single or 3 single beds - up to you. Outdoor dining. The Pool awaits you. 5 minutes from white sand beaches. “This feels more like a hidden resort!" one guest exclaimed. Kayak to offshore islands, hike to Maunawili Waterfalls, visit the serene Byodo-In Temple. Climb the Lanikai hills to see the sun rise over the Mokolua (twin) Islands. Do yoga in the yard, lanai, or living room – we have all the mats or accessories you need. Or just relax in the hammocks in under the he'e tree. Feel the aloha in this very large Sunny Bedroom in a large house. Situated on a dead end street, there is ample street parking and no through traffic. At night you hear the breeze and smell the plumerias and crown flowers (unless you choose to use the new air conditioning). No horns, no revving motors, no motorbikes. The room has a new Queen Size bed that most couples sleep in, and a second Single Bed for mates or family who travel together. It has French doors, shelves, desk, ceiling fans, and nightlight. Plenty of plugs for charging your electronics. Very fast WIFI high-speed internet. Windows on 2 sides of the room open onto the pool and lanai so you can feel the windward breeze as you sleep (unless you choose to use the new AC). Separate AC for BR- very powerful. Plus strong AC in living room / kitchen. An important note - the Private bathroom is not directly attached to the room. It is on the other side of the living room; Exclusively yours, Solar heated water for your showers. Cool off in the 13,000 gallon swimming pool. Dolphins in the tile are very social. Relax in the hammocks in the Garden in back. One-half a full sized refrigerator for storing your groceries. Limited use of washer/dryer (see house rules). You can eat on the garden lanai (porch) or in the dining room. The magic word is Consideration. You have access to bicycles in (lock em up plz), 2 stand up paddleboards, 2 ocean kayaks (one 2-person, one solo), 4 boogie boards. Rental rates are described in 'Guest Access' section. So you can bike to get coffee, shop, or go to the beach. But you might want to put the kayaks on top of your car and paddle to the nearby Flat Island off Kailua Beach or the twin Mokulua Islands off Lanikai Beach, both minutes nearby. You are very likely to see sea turtles as you paddle; take your camera. Be sure to stop at the famous Kalapawai Market for coffee and snacks. Do yoga in the yard, lanai, or living room – we have all the mats or accessories you need. Or just relax in the hammocks in under the he'e tree. Kailua is small enough for quiet, yet only 25 minutes to all the nightlife you could ask for in Waikiki. On the Windward side, Kailua is very green and cooler than the hotter Honolulu side. Kailua hosts beautiful white sand beaches and is small enough for quiet, yet only 25 minutes to all the nightlife you could ask for in Waikiki. On the Windward side, Kailua is very green and cooler than Honolulu. There are several hiking trails very near: Maunawili Falls, Olomana Mountain, 'Pali' trail, Lanikai Pillbox. Upon request you can rent bicycles, stand up paddleboards, kayaks, surfboard, or body boards. Stand Up Paddleboards (one 11', one 9.5') for $15/day/one or $25/day/two. Rent for 3 or more days and you get a 305 discount. Bicycles (3 mt, one youth mt. bike), There is only one surfboard, a 9'3", and it rents for $15/day. Kayaks (one person and a two person, same rate) are $20/day for one and $30/day for two. I have carpet pads and straps to put them on your rental car w no scratches. Bikes are $10/day pp for 1 day, $8/day pp for 2 days, $6/day pp for 3-7 days. Body boards are $4/day or 2 for $7/day. Always willing to work out a package deal if you want bikes and kayaks, or any combo - the more items and more days, the better the deal. So you can bike to get coffee, shop, or go to the beach. Or you might want to put the kayaks on top of your car and paddle to the nearby Flat Island off Kailua Beach or the twin Mokulua Islands off Lanikai Beach, both minutes nearby. You are very likely to see sea turtles as you paddle; take your camera. Be sure to stop at the famous Kalapawai Market for coffee and snacks. Green conscious hosts, please recycle. No Smoking. No cats or dogs (bird, fish, rhinos okay). Street parking right in front of house. Cable and WIFI high-speed internet. Guests have access to the lanais (porches), swimming pool, garden/hammock area, yoga mats, blocks & bolsters. Laundry facilities on premises - once per 4 days max. I will provide bath towels, beach towels, daypack, and beach mats. When I am home and not traveling, I tend to be around in the mornings, but I will be busy taking care of business on computer, taking care of the house, and doing yoga. In afternoons I am working in Kailua. In the evenings, I get home around 8 PM. I love the crystal silence. Because it is a dead end road there is little traffic. I love the view of the Lanikai mountain and the plumeria flowers in the neighborhood. A 2 minute walk brings you to the end of Iana St, where 'The Bus' stop is. The Bus has won awards for its convenience, modern buses (hybrids), and routes. It is quite easy to use; you can even put a bike on the front of the bus. We are a non smoking household, my 14 year old daughter (half-time) and myself are quite sensitive to smoke. The magic word is Mahalo. If you are a smoker, kindly smoke out front on the far side of the garage - depending on the wind of course, downwind. Parking is right in front of the house. Green conscious hosts, please recycle. No Smoking. No cats or dogs (bird, fish, rhinos okay). Street parking right in front of house. Cable and WIFI high-speed internet. We are a household who believe in scientists and doctors, we Take CDC guidelines seriously and follow them. We believe that climate change is a real and serious problem, so we are green-conscientious. We believe we are all immigrants and our diversity is the real strength of our nation: women’s rights, POC rights, and BLM are good things for all of us. We do not believe in Conspiracy theories that seek to foment divisiveness and incite violence. If this is good w you then the guest-host match is a good one. We provide bath towels, beach towels, beach mats, daypack, wifi, umbrellas, maps, and guidebooks gratis. Guests have access to the lanais (porches), swimming pool, garden & hammock areas, large kitchen stocked w the latest appliances and a gas range. Sunroom guests use Right Half of the full sized refrigerator in the pantry/laundry room. You have a designated cupboard for your dishes (which are dark green ceramic) on the right, above the coffee counter. Below on the right you have your own drawer with silverware that is unique to distinguish it from others. The other cupboards that are labeled contain the pots/pans/cooking utensils for guest use. You also get use of the coffee maker, coffee, teas, yoga mats, blocks & bolsters. Laundry facilities on premises - once per 4 days max. I will provide bath towels, beach towels, Upon request you can rent bicycles, stand up paddleboards, kayaks, surfboard, or body boards. Stand Up Paddleboards (one 11', one 9.5') for $15/day/one or $25/day/two. Rent for 3 or more days and you get a 305 discount. Bicycles (3 mt, one youth mt. bike), There is only one surfboard, a 9'3", and it rents for $15/day. Kayaks (one person and a two person, same rate) are $20/day for one and $30/day for two. I have carpet pads and straps to put them on your rental car w no scratches. Bikes are $10/day pp for 1 day, $8/day pp for 2 days, $6/day pp for 3-7 days. Body boards are $4/day or 2 for $7/day. Always willing to work out a package deal if you want bikes and kayaks, or any combo - the more items and more days, the better the deal. We have locks, some helmets, some bikes have basket. If you do rent the bicycles, do not ride them in the ocean, nor on the beach. Lock them up with the locks provided - you are responsible for their safety as well as your own. We do have a few helmets available. PLEASE clean bikes before you go home (if needed, use Simple Green Cleaner in garage). The KAYAKS AND ALL GEAR should be RINSED THOROUGHLY on the lawn to the south of the garage, before putting away. Use the hose on the SW corner of the house. Always willing to work out a package deal if you want bikes and kayaks, or any combo - the more items and more days, the better the deal. I live in the back part of the house (it is a large house). When I am home and not traveling, I tend to be around in the mornings, but I will be busy taking care of business on computer, taking care of the house, and doing yoga. In afternoons I am working in Kailua. In the evenings, I get home around 8 PM. I have printed up many pages describing activities, sights, restaurants, and other points of interest for you to plan your trip. I have also printed up the house house rules and helpful info. Please read them before or when you arrive. I love the crystal silence. Because it is a dead end road there is little traffic. I love the view of the Lanikai mountain and the plumeria flowers in the neighborhood. We have an excellent, award winning bus system, titled ‘The Bus’ the bus stop is just 3 minute walk from the house. Uber and Lyft also offer services. For airport you can use Uber/Lyft or I can recommend 2-3 shuttle services whose prices range from $55-60. A 3 minute walk brings you to the end of iana St, where 'The Bus' stop is. The Bus has won awards for its convenience, modern buses (hybrids), and routes. It is quite easy to use; you can even put a bike on the front of the bus. You can also rent bikes for a nominal fee directly from me. We are a non smoking household - my 15 year old daughter (half-time) and myself. If you are a smoker, kindly smoke out front on the far side of the garage - depending on the wind of course, DOWNWIND PLEASE. Nonsmokers' sense of smell is better than yours.