Manoa Valley Retreat


Rates: $691 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Bed types: KQDT (sleeps 4)
Reviews: 4.90 (from 46 reviews)
Permit 90/BB-0065

Located on a hill overlooking Honolulu and the majestic Diamond Head crater, this two bedroom, two and half bath plus bonus sleeping space in Manoa Valley features gorgeous custom touches and a large lanai that’s perfect for a barbecue. The home is also pet friendly (for a fee of $250 per pet), which is difficult to find.

Custom stained glass and teak accents make for a uniquely stylish Old Hawaii-style interior. Hardwood floors lead into cream carpets in the living room, furnished with a love seat and oversize armchair. Additional furnishings include a teak desk and a 30” TV great for movie nights after a day spent wandering nearby Makiki-Manoa Cliffs.
Enjoy your evenings out on the lanai which includes a six-person dining table and a charcoal grill.

Stainless steel appliances and granite counters in the well-appointed kitchen. Original cabinetry showcases throughout, and a working antique phone hangs on the wall. The raised formal dining room features a table for six beneath a classic chandelier. Custom designed stained glass landscapes and seascapes adorn the walls.

This rental has a sitting room with a king-size Hawaiian daybed and a 38” TV. There is also a bedroom with a queen-size bed, 32” TV, and an en-suite bathroom with a double vanity, a soaking tub, and a separate walk-in shower.

Another bedroom is perfect for the kids with a twin-over-full bunk set, a 26” TV, and an en-suite bathroom with a pedestal sink and walk-in shower. A convenient half bathroom is available.

This pet-friendly home include complimentary Wi-Fi, cable TV, central AC, and a washer/dryer. One parking spot is offered in the driveway. Additional parking may also be available on the street on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Manoa Valley is close to breathtaking hiking trails and countless tasty cafes. Prefer to spend your day relaxing or playing at the beach? Magic Island is just 2.5 miles from your door, and Kaimana Beach is 3 short miles away as well. Honolulu Museum of Art 's impressive international art collection offers a stimulating afternoon just 5 minutes away by car.

*Please note as of 10.10.21 the unit no longer includes a Jacuzzi that is referenced in some of the reviews. It has been removed.


TA # 179-607-3472-01

Permit 90/BB-0065 Registration Number: 290150360000, GE-179-607-3472-01, TA-179-607-3472-01

Manoa Valley Retreat Reviews



srveerman
October 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house grew on me. I hadn't realized it was an upstairs/downstairs duplex until receiving the check-in instructions (somehow had missed that). Parking is extremely tight as the street is really narrow. The house is nearly 100 years old, as are most houses in Manoa. Once we figured out its quirks - like oddly placed light switches and old-style toilets and door knobs - it really was a charming and lovely home. My wife walked the neighborhood every morning and even got on a first name basis with the locals, who were incredibly welcoming. The view from the lanai is spectacular. If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city, and/or have a reason to be in Manoa like we did to visit our daughter at UH, this is a great choice. My wife liked the area so much she attended three open houses in Manoa on our last day there. I think we'll just keep renting this one.


Carolyn Y.
September 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is my second stay in four years at this rental. The owners and their managers take great care of this lovely property and have made improvements that enhance the enjoyment of the space, but do not detract from the special historic nature of the dwelling. The house is spotless, the decor has a vintage Hawaiian feel, but the hands-down best feature of the property is the back deck with views of Woodlawn, Diamond Head and Waikiki. A small housekeeping concern came up during our stay and it was handled immediately with great consideration and aloha. Thank you Amanda and Candice for a wonderful welcome back home. We look forward to staying with you again.


Katrina S.
September 2024
This was a great find in Honolulu. Away from the busy downtown but still close enough to drive to if you wanted to explore the hustle and bustle. Lots of stores and restaurants nearby to check out away from Waikiki. You could take a short walk to a few (15min) or drive (2-5min). Very quiet and beautiful property. The only noise was from the windy days but not too disruptive. We would enjoy the wonderful balcony view on cooler days and especially at night. The host was very attentive. I would definitely stay here again.


zoe S.
August 2024
We were looking for a house for four adults that was essentially located so we can get to the beach into North Shore easily. This house was so beautiful. I felt very comfortable staying here. Every morning, coffee the deck so I can enjoy the view!


Ilsa B.
June 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this vacation house. The home is lovely, the view is stunning, and its in a nice quiet neighborhood. It's an older house, so the layout is a little odd upstairs with bedrooms and bathrooms (bedroom with bunks had an attached full bath, bedroom with king had no attached bath, bedroom with queen had a half bath with a door to the hallway full bath), but the bathrooms have all the modern amenities and the mini-splits kept the bedrooms cool overnight. The kitchen was fairly well equipped, except for a shortage of plates. We appreciated the beach towels and beach gear. Unfortunately 3 of the 5 chairs were broken, but there were wicker mats, towels, an umbrella, all of which came in handy. We spent 5 days here with our 2 daughters, ages 14 & 18 - who both appreciated having their own room. We would definitely return to this house again!


Sophie M.
June 2024
Wonderful house and neighborhood. Super clean and spacious. Beds were very confortable. Kitchen had everything needed. More than plenty of towels including beach towels, and other stuff like beach chairs, umbrella etc. Loved being able to go to the farmers market next to Safeway. Fendu French Bakery and Off the Hook Poke are a must.


Sherri L.
June 2024
Cool house, had everything we needed, old/historic and clean. The lanai and view were the best part. Parking wasn't the best but as long as your car is not huge it was fine.


Nedy W.
April 2024
Nice, quiet neighborhood. Great location for what we needed to do while we were here. House was spacious, clean, well stocked with the necessities. Great character. Owner was easy to communicate with.


Sue L.
March 2024
This property is simply remarkable in its design, amenities and location. It literally nurtured our souls with the beautiful stained glass, furnishings, views and location. Every necessary amenity is provided and are all high end. It is high and deep into the Manoa Valley so if you are fine driving to the beach, this is a great option. Nice place to come back to after a day of excursions or to just hang out all day. We will definitely be back!


Jane B.
March 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house, good location


Susan R.
February 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home built in 1931. The stained glass throughout the home was so impressive. We had a wonderful stay here. The location was great-we drove everywhere easily. Kitchen well-equipped, plenty of towels and linens, closet full of beach towels and chairs. Super windy weather (not vrbo’s fault!), and a lot of unidentifiable banging, and the doors could use some WD-40. We had a little bit of trouble getting the deck doors to close, but finally figured it out. The vrbo staff was amazing in her response times before we ever got there (had to make a couple of date changes and ask a question!). We didn’t have any reason to contact her during our stay-everything was as described. There is a coffee maker, hair dryer. Bring your own shampoo and bar of soap. We would highly recommend this place!! Thank you for a lovely stay!


Sandy M.
January 2024
My adult daughter & I took my dad to Hawaii for his first time so he could visit Pearl Harbor. (Pearl Harbor should really be on everyone's bucket list!) This was the perfect place for us, as it had three separate bedrooms and toilets for each of us to have our own. We also hate eating out at every meal, and the kitchen was perfectly stocked so we could cook a couple of meals ourselves to eat outside on the wonderful lanai, enjoying the spectacular view! There really wasn't anything we needed or would have changed. It's the perfect location & an easy drive to just about anywhere on the island. Would definitely stay there again! Thanks for thinking of everything for your guests!


Marta N.
December 2023
We were delighted with this house in Manoa. Its location was unbeatable and the house itself was even better than the description. It was beautifully decorated and furnished (the stained glass windows were magnificent!) Beds were comfortable, we had ample linens. The kitchen was well stocked and there was even beach equipment in the closet. We hope to return many more times!


wenche c.
November 2023
nice area, very quite,safe large house, many furnitures appliances, tv, lights are in working condition.


William R.
September 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great. Thank you


Barbara D.
May 2023
This property looked better than it did in the photos. Stunning view from the patio. It was a narrow little street but the neighbors were great and helpful. The on island property management staff was very good with questions we had. I liked that we could use the beach towels and sand chairs. Lovely home.


Emily D.
May 2023
We had the family staying here for UH graduation. The property is gorgeous. 4 of us were very comfortable here and it was a great spot to have friends over to visit. Will rent again for future events on Oahu.


Sue K.
March 2023
The manager was very helpful in answering our initial questions. No problems with the house which included basic kitchen staples. Close proximity to Manoa Valley amenities and relatively easy access to all parts of the island. The breathtaking views and gorgeous stain glass windows delighted our senses. What more could one ask for? We hope to return. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us!


Martha G.
February 2023
What a beautiful home! The perfect location for our first visit to Hawaii with easy access to Waikiki and a perfect view of Diamond Head from the balcony. Everything we needed was provided (kitchen, laundry) — A very clean, well appointed home on a quiet residential street. We truly felt at home and will definitely return!

Note: Vacancy calendar is approximate. Visit the owner/manager's reservation site to verify your dates.

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