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10/10 Excellent
Ryan M.
15 Mar 2018
Perfect Vacation Rental!
Ryan M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Entire home
Private, Pet-friendly, Newly Renovated Rainforest retreat close to Waikiki.
Holiday home in Honolulu with kitchen and lanai
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 659.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Honolulu, HI
- Place, Na Ala Hele Manoa Falls Trailhead10 min walk
- Place, Manoa Falls27 min walk
- Place, Manoa Valley Theatre5 min drive
- Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1 (Master)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Hallway Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private, Pet-friendly, Newly Renovated Rainforest retreat close to Waikiki.
Welcome to our fully renovated (2024) 2B/1B free-standing guest house! Walk to Manoa Falls, community pool, courts (tennis, pickleball), and wellness classes. Full shopping center (groceries, dining, banks) is in the valley. We allow pets & long-term stays. Quick access to Waikiki, beaches, hiking, downtown, military bases, top schools, universities, and hospitals.
*Rainbow Bungalow: Private, Quiet, and Newly Renovated (2024)
Our completely detached 2 bed/1 bath guest house, named for its common afternoon rainbows, is a secluded retreat nestled against the rainforest rim—quiet yet minutes from town.
Key Features:
100% Private: Hidden from the street.
Luxury Bath: Double vanity, deep soak tub, rain shower.
Entertainment: Living room with 180° wall-mounted Smart TV (Roku), Bose speaker, and DVDs.
Full Amenities: Full kitchen (dishwasher/ice maker), full-size W/D, fiber optic mesh Wi-Fi 7, covered outdoor dining, and 3-speed fans in every room. AC in main bedroom
Unique View: Dedicated workstation with awesome views of the Manoa Valley mountains and rainbows.
Perfect Location: Manoa Marketplace (groceries, dining, coffee, banks), award-winning restaurants, Farmer’s Market, parks, freeway/bus access, and close to beaches, Waikiki, military bases, the top private and public schools, and hospitals.
Need dates outside our calendar? Please reference JFodor for answers to your questions.
Access Your Oasis: You get the whole private, free-standing Rainbow Bungalow all to yourself! Your front door faces the lush rainforest, and the journey to this secluded spot involves climbing a few stairs—think of it as a little climb to paradise! (Please note: Due to these steps, the bungalow is not wheelchair accessible.)
We want your stay to be perfect!
Due to City & County regulations, all bookings require a 30-night minimum stay (though early departures are fine!). We’ve adjusted our nightly rates and applied a monthly discount to offset this requirement.
To Meet Code: Please book the full 30-day period required, even if your actual trip is shorter. This helps us manage our calendar and "puzzle together" longer stays for future guests, which is why we must maintain a strict cancellation policy.
For questions or if you need stay options outside our calendar, please message us and reference JFodor!
Registration Details
TA-093-987-6352-01
*Rainbow Bungalow: Private, Quiet, and Newly Renovated (2024)
Our completely detached 2 bed/1 bath guest house, named for its common afternoon rainbows, is a secluded retreat nestled against the rainforest rim—quiet yet minutes from town.
Key Features:
100% Private: Hidden from the street.
Luxury Bath: Double vanity, deep soak tub, rain shower.
Entertainment: Living room with 180° wall-mounted Smart TV (Roku), Bose speaker, and DVDs.
Full Amenities: Full kitchen (dishwasher/ice maker), full-size W/D, fiber optic mesh Wi-Fi 7, covered outdoor dining, and 3-speed fans in every room. AC in main bedroom
Unique View: Dedicated workstation with awesome views of the Manoa Valley mountains and rainbows.
Perfect Location: Manoa Marketplace (groceries, dining, coffee, banks), award-winning restaurants, Farmer’s Market, parks, freeway/bus access, and close to beaches, Waikiki, military bases, the top private and public schools, and hospitals.
Need dates outside our calendar? Please reference JFodor for answers to your questions.
Access Your Oasis: You get the whole private, free-standing Rainbow Bungalow all to yourself! Your front door faces the lush rainforest, and the journey to this secluded spot involves climbing a few stairs—think of it as a little climb to paradise! (Please note: Due to these steps, the bungalow is not wheelchair accessible.)
We want your stay to be perfect!
Due to City & County regulations, all bookings require a 30-night minimum stay (though early departures are fine!). We’ve adjusted our nightly rates and applied a monthly discount to offset this requirement.
To Meet Code: Please book the full 30-day period required, even if your actual trip is shorter. This helps us manage our calendar and "puzzle together" longer stays for future guests, which is why we must maintain a strict cancellation policy.
For questions or if you need stay options outside our calendar, please message us and reference JFodor!
Registration Details
TA-093-987-6352-01
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
May consider pets, but ask first before booking
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside ONLY, ad'l cleaning fee if butts are found
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Honolulu
Manoa, a neighbourhood in Honolulu, is home to this holiday home. Waikiki Beach Walk and Ala Moana Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Harbor. Honolulu Zoo and Bishop Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Honolulu, HI
What's nearby
- Na Ala Hele Manoa Falls Trailhead - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Manoa Valley Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
- University of Hawaii at Manoa - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
- Ala Moana Center - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
- Waikiki Beach - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Panda Express - 7 min drive
- Off The Hook Poke - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - 7 min drive
- Waioli Kitchen and Bake Shop - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10 Excellent
Keala B.
9 Feb 2018
Clean ,private, close to restaurants, awesome host.
Keala B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 Feb 2018
Aloha spirit showed
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
10/10 Excellent
KAMLESH K., Toronto
22 Jan 2018
Great first time experience!
KAMLESH K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
About the host
Hosted by Jess Lawrence
We are a fun-loving family that makes the most of living and working in Hawaii. The photo of us is of my most recent birthday with my best friend piloting the helicopter we just got out of!
Why they chose this property
We love Manoa and are sure you will too. We value a good night's sleep so our house is extremely quiet and yet close enough to the heart of Honolulu so you don't feel stuck in the worst traffic in the US (seriously, Honolulu is #1 or #2 every year behind LA).
What makes this property unique
We are happy to share our experience of best things to do, place to see and you can use some of our sporting gear if you are adventurous too. Manoa waterfall/hike is within walking distance of our home. Our guest house is kid-friendly and we have supplies for babies too (like a pack n play) etc. Just let us know the age of your kiddos and we'll offer what we have to make the trip more enjoyable for them too.
Languages:
English
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