Tropical Gardens,4 Bdr, Large Yard, Pool, 5 min Walk to Beach,Koi Pond, Kailua

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Kailua, HI

Kailua Bay Beach
6 min walk
Nico's Pier 38 Kailua
8 min walk
Hālawa / Aloha Stadium Station
24 min drive
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
22 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stay in comfort as long as you wish. 30 day minimum lease, shorter stud are of longer stays are welcome. Contact Us for Details and Rates
Hawaii Tax ID # available upon request

Hale Pulelehua “The Butterfly House” has an open spacious Kailua feeling inside and out. The large rooms with sliding door walls and windows front and back allow the trade winds to carry the sweet scent of Hawaiian flowers throughout this home.
Take in the enormous fully private beautifully landscaped yard with many native species of the islands such as Heliconia, Ginger, Hibiscus, Plumeria plants and Avocado, Mango, Papaya and Grapefruit trees.

Just a 5 minute stroll to the Kailua beach access that opens up to world famous Kailua Beach. Dr. Beaches best beach in the world!From there you will be able to enjoy the 2.5 miles of white sand and warm blue blue South Pacific waters. The beach and sky is especially colorful both at sunrise and sunset . It’s a great location for relaxing in the sand, swimming, surfing, body boarding, wind and kite surfing and SUP plus many other water activities. Or if you prefer, just relax at Hale Pulelehua and enjoy an early morning breakfast, lunch or dinner out by the pool to start or end the day.

This home is located just 5 minutes from Kailua Town and Akahi park with over 20 restaurants, great stores for shopping for gift items, and a grocery store that is open 24 hrs. Conveniently located just 25 minutes from the famous Pearl Harbor, HNL airport, and only 30 minutes to Waikiki.

The North Shore, home to famous surfing, is only a 45 minute drive.

With 4 bedrooms, this home will easily accommodate up to up to 8 people.

At the Butterfly house we want you to relax and enjoy yourself at our peaceful home and take home many great memories of your Hawaiian adventure.

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Kailua Bay Beach. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the holiday home.

The holiday home offers a private pool, a kitchen and a washing machine
Free WiFi
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
5 minutes by car from Kailua Beach and 9 minutes from Lanikai Beach

Tropical Gardens,4 Bdr, Large Yard, Pool, 5 min Walk to Beach,Koi Pond, Kailua offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Scott Wehner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Outdoor pool
Private pool

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Books
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Yard

Laundry

Washing machine

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a village
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the sea

Things to do

Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Garden
Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property Registration Number TA-049-642-4960-01, GE-049-642-4960-01

Tropical Gardens,4 Bdr, Large Yard, Pool, 5 min Walk to Beach,Koi Pond, Kailua Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home in paradise

We had a lovely stay at this home. With 4 bedrooms, a large back yard and pool, there was plenty of room for our family. The home has a beautiful hawaiian feel with its decor, gardens and ponds about the yard.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H., Vancouver, BC

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful backyard garden and pool

We very much enjoyed our stay for a month. Lovely private backyard with

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica r.

26 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect place to reset

We stayed a month in Scott's place in Kailua and had the best time. The house is perfect! It has tons of comfortable lounging areas inside and outside, everything you need in the kitchen, the pool is glorious. You can walk to the beach in 5 minutes. The beach turned out to be our favorite. It has little waves to play in and can walk 4 miles one way on the sand. Anyways I fully recommend staying here!

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRAD M.

22 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Feels like home!

Great location. Very peaceful.

Stayed 31 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Oahu Ohana

Location excellent. Property met our needs for our stay. Scott was very easy to communicate with and very accomodating. Look forward to a return trip to Oahu. Property does need some deferred maintenance performed. Other than that, everything was absolutely fine. Mahalo Scott.

Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian G.

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time

We stayed for the month of November 2023. Our adult daughters and their spouses joined us along with a 14 month old Grandchild. There was plenty of room for all, house was somewhat dated but absolutely comfortable and clean, the pool was superb, easy walk to the beach using provided wagons/umbrellas/chairs. Scott was an amazing host. We all had a most wonderful time.

Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila O.

31 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation 2024

We had a fantastic stay at Butterfly House. The home was exactly as listed. The pool was bigger than expected and very well used. There was lots of pool and beach gear available. There were even beach wagons and coolers. The walk to the beach was easy and the beach was truly the beast on the island. Not busy, clean, great for bobbing, surfing, boarding, fishing or just reading. The location of the house between Kailua town and Kaneohe with easy access to all higways was perfect. Its an easy 25 minute drive from the airport. Our family were very comfortable and loved the charCter of the home. Many had not visited the uslands before and this introduction had them planning their return. Scott our host was friendly and responsive. His welcome tour was thorough and he insisted on helping us pack in our luggage and groceries. We will be back again. A month was too short!

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the sun for a month!

This home in Kailua is located in a quiet neighborhood with a large backyard shaded by a huge monkeypod tree. Plenty of comfortable outdoor seating furniture and a wonderfully refreshing swimming pool. Off street parking and plenty of room to spread out with a well equipped kitchen if you like to stay in and prepare your own meals. Washer and dryer make this very convenient. The owner/manager lives in the area and is quick to respond to any questions or issues. Walking distance to one of the best beaches in Hawaii. Grocery stores and restaurants are nearby. We recommend this home and the owner and will book here again!

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

22 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic Kailua Stay!

Absolutely wonderful stay for our family! Everything we remember about wonderful Kailua! The quaint and quiet town, the refreshing breeze, and the sweet serenity of the simple life! Scott met us and made checkin a breeze. Plenty of fans were provided and used on the warm days. The beach was amazing! The walk to beach does require some attention on a short stretch of road, as Scott advised. A real value for Kailua. One of the most serene experiences of our lives! If only we could afford to buy such house!

Stayed 30 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn A., Orangevale, California

8 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay (March 2023) at this beautiful house with a nice, large backyard with pool. We got the feeling that the neighborhood is one of the best in Kailua. A short walk to Kailua beach was our morning, sunrise routine. We loved the house decor and wall landscapes. The kitchen had everything we needed. The teenager, and even we, used the beach chairs and boogie boards a lot. Our host, Scott, was very gracious and responsive to questions. We highly recommend this rental if you’re looking to stay in Kailua. A beautiful, more quiet side of Oahu - Only 25-30 minutes to Waikiki. And there were several good restaurants close by.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G., Eagan, United States

28 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Hawaiian Paradise!

We loved the property! Our family stayed the month of January and would return in a heartbeat. Scott is an attentive host that was readily available with any of our questions or concerns. The home is spacious and open with a true Hawaiian decor, easily accommodating our family with space to spare. The enclosed entry invites you into the home with the calming sound of the koi pond being heard throughout the living area. The home is well equipped with all towels, linens, cooking utensils, etc. for all your needs. The real treasure is the outdoor tropical retreat with a large pool, tables, sitting pods and lots of pool and beach equipment for us to use. We enjoyed watching many spectacular sunrises on beautiful Kailua Beach which is an easy 5 minute walk from Scott's magnificent property. Don't hesitate to reserve this incredible home, you won't be disappointed. Thanks Scott for a wonderful vacation!

Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Above and beyond

Scott is an awesome host. His home fit all of our needs and was everything we could have hoped for during our month stay in Hawaii. It was clean, roomy, and had more amenities than we expected. It was close to the beach, and there were chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkel equipment and more for us to use. The backyard pool and yard were well maintained and enjoyed daily. We loved our time here and would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Scott, for sharing your beautiful home with us. Aloha!

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne C., San Francisco, California

27 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The house is designed very well. Open floor plan. Great energy. Tropical Indoor/Outdoor Living

I LOVED the house!!! It was perfect for our family and friends to relax, recharge and rejuvenate! The house is designed very well. Open floor plan with great energy combining indoor and outdoor living perfectly. Everything felt very tropical and lush. Screens for all the doors and windows so you can just feel and smell fresh air and all the beautiful tropical landscaping. The bedrooms open into the most beautiful backyard with a big swimming pool. Plenty of chairs in the shade or sunshine. Easy to work by the pool with good internet and watching the kids swim. Everything felt very open, spacious, and tropical. Everything we dreamed Hawaii could be! The sound of the waterfall in the coi pond was such a nice touch! I couldn’t ask for a nicer and more responsive host. Scott was great at communicating, answering any question and taking care of things quickly. The house is just a 5 minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches. Great shopping and restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive. Parking was easy. Lots of different areas, tables, counters, etc for different people in our group to work, eat, Netflix, etc. We had plenty of bedding, towels and whatever items needed for the beach & pool. Kitchen was equipped with everything we needed for cooking. The only thing we wanted was to stay longer!

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marti T., Chicagoland, IL

2 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply Heaven

Aloha! We spent one glorious month in Kailua. I can't begin to tell you how fantastic it was, and the house was a big reason why. The house is situated on this nice-sized grassy lot surrounded by a fence for total privacy, and the pool is *chef's kiss* perfection. We were in it every day. The house is a 5-7 minute walk to Kailua Beach, a gorgeous beach, simply gorgeous. My family and I probably watched the sun rise at the beach 50% of the mornings we spent in Kailua. The house is a 15-minute walk/5-minute drive to the grocery store. Fantastic. The house itself is comfy and well equipped with plenty of towels, beach towels and beach supplies. There is a nice washing machine and dryer on the premises, which we utilized often. The only thing that felt a bit uncomfortable regarding the house was that it got quite warm inside during the day, but when evening came, it cooled off nicely, and the house is equipped with lots of fans. The town of Kailua is absolutely adorable. We hit up the coffee shops pretty much every day, and there are so many cute local shops (my favorites are Olive and Oliver). My kids loved Island Snow. We enjoyed Maui Brewing Co for dinner a couple times. Scott is a great host, and he was easy to reach and incredibly responsive during our stay. We really appreciated him and all his help. We will definitely stay at this house again. Mahalo, Scott!!

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

29 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect city and property location

We stayed for 5 weeks and loved the area and the house and the short walk to the Kastle/Kailua beach a beautiful beech. Calm beach with wave set in 2’ range. Loved the back yard and pool area. Owner was on site and available for any needs or questions. Home was open air with lots of windows, doors, and screens to allow great air flow. Would highly recommend and come back.

Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

17 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the place and the location

Honestly, the place was as good as advertised. Amazing location, great host, and very fair price. Wifi was good enough for 3 or 4 people to be in zoom calls. The only thing to know is that the house is located adjacent to the owner's own house, however the backyard and pool and all are private to you, so it's not an inconvenience.

Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niki P., Texas

27 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing time in paradise

We stayed here for 6 weeks in August/September 2020, and it was an incredible time. We spent almost all our hours in the backyard, hanging out and swimming and enjoying the scenery. The location was great and super close to a beautiful beach (<5 min walk). Scott was a very nice host and made us feel at home. Thank you Scott! Great WiFi as well if you are working from home during Covid We had to quarantine for 2 weeks when we got to Hawaii, and with the amazing backyard situation and pool, it flew by. We hope to come back soon!

Stayed 41 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susie H., San Diego, USA

4 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location with epic back yard - walk to beach

We had a lovely stay at Scott’s house in Kailua. It was spacious and had a huge, private yard with lots of lush flowers and foliage and an amazing & refreshing private swimming pool with pool toys and lounge chairs. The beach path was about 5 mins away and we enjoyed morning walks along the sand. The house was exactly what we needed for our month stay in Oahu (14 days in quarantine). As this is Hawaii, there were lots of insects, mongoose and geckos around. The kitchen was equipped but the appliances and cabinets are older. We didn’t do much cooking as a result. Otherwise, if you are looking for paradise and peace with a private pool, Scott’s home is a gem.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

27 Apr 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Butterfly House Kailua HI

Totally enjoyed our stay at Scott's Butterfly House. Our family voted on where to stay and chose this house. Very clean and spacious. Huge secluded backyard with great landscaping and a great pool. The pool was a hit with most of us, especially the grandchildren. A five minute walk to the 2019 Beach of the Year USA! Centrally located with beautiful drives along the beach to Honolulu, the North Shore, all attractions! The East Shore has the most beautiful beaches. Beautiful downtown Kailua minutes away. Scott was there to greet us and was available for all questions and concerns to help make our visit more enjoyable. We want to thank him for is concern and support when things started going nuts because of the coronavirus. Appreciated it Scott Thanks much!!!

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

6 Mar 2019

This checked every box on our wish list

We typically head for someplace warm, rent a house, and stay for a month or more in the winter, so I’ve gotten good at anticipating what we need to be comfortable for that long. Usually, though, it is a matter of finding the closest fit to our wish list. This place had it all, and then some: comfortable furniture, large pool, next to a beautiful beach, great kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas, nice neighborhood, pool and beach equipment. Honestly, everything was as advertised. We loved the relaxing sounds from the koi pond feature. Highly recommend!

Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Betina L.

19 Oct 2018

If i could buy this estate I would. It is a dream come true.

Scott, the owner, and his girl friend Allyson are like this property - gracious, elegant, fun, stunningly beautiful, smart, comfortable and in harmony. I can honestly say if you want a healing, desire a peaceful environment surrounded by beauty, this is the place. It is truly the Aloha Spirit, from the friendly Koi fish, to the native birds, from the tropical plants and trees, to the stylish furnishings. You can hear the sound of the ocean and feel its movement. The pool is refreshing, fun, and private - no bathing suit required, all yours. I am thankful that Scott is so thoughtful and attentive to detail, a great landlord. Sincerely, Betina Lowman Mahalo

Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol Z.

14 Sept 2018

Especially love the butterfly bench

This was probably our best Hawaii vacation stay, even though we've been gong to Maui for years. We've gone the condo route before but it was a real treat to find space for all of us - 5 adults, 2 teenagers and 3 young kids and preteens. The kitchen was well supplied, the towels were plentiful, and the pool was amazing. There were enough shared spaces but also space to be on your own. The little ones especially loved the Koi and earning the honor of feeding them. Our last afternoon and evening was spent on Waikiki beach at the Beachfront Barefoot Café listening to a ukaleli concert and watching the hulu dancers and our grandkids trying to follow along -- beautiful ending to a memorable family vacation. Mahalo Scott and team.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

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1 Sept 2018

Outstanding Kailua Retreat

We stayed in Scott's tropical house in July 2018. We loved being close to the beach, close to Kailua Town, and experiencing true Hawaii living during our stay. The kitchen was dated but very large and practical to use during our stay. Having four bedrooms was also a huge bonus for us, as we had a few family members visit during our stay. The pool was also a huge hit with our son, and we spent many nights cooling off in the pool and staring at the stars. Scott was a great "Hawaii Host" and looked after us during the stay. Our family had a great experience at this house, and we would highly recommend it to others!

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roger P., Ypsilanti

3 Aug 2017

Great Place to Stay while Enjoying Hawaii

We rented the entire complex (upstairs and downstairs) for the entire month of July, 2017. The stay was extremely pleasant. While the property is not air conditioned it is furnished with a large number of portable fans that can be moved around to suit your needs. Everything you need to enjoy a Hawaiian vacation is furnished, beach chairs, bogey boards, etc. The pool is a welcome way to immediately cool off and a great hit with the children. The property managers, Chris and Beth are extremely helpful in every way and worked very hard to make our stay a pleasant one. Any problems we had were quickly addressed and solved. Lastly, the site is located quite close to food stores, restaurants and access to the H3 Freeway to Honolulu is just a few blocks away.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Jacquelin P.

10 Jan 2017

Relaxed, spacious home in great location

Very family friendly. Spacious and well appointed. We are a family of five - with teenage children, and we loved the pool and garden, the bbq and big comfortable beds. Plenty of space for everyone. The beach is a short walk and the house is a great base to explore Oahu and Kailua.