Tucked away down a private lane in the Kailua neighborhood of Lanikai is an adorable 1950s vintage cottage for sale. This charming little property is a short walk to two of the best beaches – Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach – on Oahu. The floor plan is flexible – it will work for one family or two. There are a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Check out this property by clicking on the link to the Oahu’s MLS – Customer Full Page .
Listed at $1,165,000 this property is the lowest priced Lanikai property currently available. The flexible floor plan allows you to live in one part of the property and rent out the other. Enjoy walking your children to nearby Lanikai Elementary or up the street to the Lanikai Pillbox hike. Golfing at lovely MidPacific Country Club is just 2 blocks away.
If you would like to schedule a private showing for this property or get more information about ”entry level” Lanikai properties just give me a call, text, or email. Aloha! Allison Green, REALTOR, Century 21 All Islands, 808-227-1399, allison.green@hawaiimoves.com .
It was another amazing day in paradise! We – “the Sunrise crew” – met as usual on Lanikai Beach just before 7 am. What was unusual was the flat, calm water that greeted us there. Not a wave or bump in sight. As we pushed our three 6-man outrigger canoes into the lake-like water we commented on the smooth surface and the clarity of the water we paddled through.
We headed south along the peaceful Lanikai coastline toward Waimanalo and beautiful, tree-lined Bellows Beach. On the way we looked down and to our right and saw a large honu (turtle) swimming lazily under the water. After about 20 minutes of warm-up we rested off shore and took in the striking beauty of the Koolau Mountain range – the backdrop for all of our Windward Oahu communities.
We reversed course after our break and headed north – back to Lanikai – past the Mokulua Islands. On a typical day our seasoned steersman is able to catch a few choice waves in this area. Not today. The water was as placid as a pond and as clear as glass. I had never seen so much detail in the coral heads we gracefully glided over.
We reached the south side of Flat Island and took another break. We had done a couple of “hard changes” to get our heart rates up and our bodies working, but nothing too challenging. Certainly nothing that took away from the magic of the morning. We actually caught a small, fun bump off Flat Island which made the perfect outing complete.
It was closing in on 8 am. Our commitment is to be back on the beach by then. We landed right on time. We rolled our canoes up the beach – back in their resting positions. We quietly celebrated our good fortune, said our goodbyes, and dispersed to work and responsibilities – each feeling the truth in the local saying … ”Lucky we live Hawaii!”
Questions about Lanikai, Kailua, or Windward Oahu? Call, text, or email me. Aloha! Allison
Our lovely Lanikai neighborhood – in Kailua on Oahu – enjoys friends and fans the world over. Most all love the small, gorgeous white sand beach with incredible Mokulua Islands views. Others enjoy the active lifestyle the neighborhood offers and/or the neighborly feel of the community.
So what does it cost to own a piece of this special paradise? The easy answer is usually “a million and up”. Lanikai has 3 general types of properties – oceanfront (obviously the most expensive), hillside/view properties, and homes “on the flat” (mostly along Aalapapa Drive). There are currently 26 properties on the market in Lanikai – of which 4 are in escrow (already under contract).
The lowest priced Lanikai home/property currently available just had a price reduction to $998,000 fee simple. It’s an adorable 2-bedroom cottage on Aalapapa Drive with hardwood floors and a screened-in lanai – great for relaxing and entertaining . It’s a short walk to the beach and a great “entry-level” property in a wonderful neighborhood!
If you’re interested in more information about Lanikai or wish to schedule a private showing for this charming Lanikai property call, email, or text me.
A hui hou!
Allison Green
808-227-1399
Allison.Green@C21AllIslands.com
“Hawaii has some of the best beaches in the world, some accessible only by helicopter or landing watercraft, some built around the high drama of intense waves crashing against razor-sharp lava rocks, and some that literally disappear under the high winter surf on the north shores of the islands. But which beaches are best for a day at the beach?” …
“Considered by many locals to be the best swimming beach in Hawaii, Lanikai’s clear waters, clean, wide beach, and swaying coconut palms also make it a photographer’s dream. A mile-long stretch of powdered-sugar sand is perfect for sunbathing. Sparkling turquoise waters sheltered by a wide, protective offshore reef provide ideal swimming conditions. Other popular activities on Lanikai include kayaking, outrigger canoeing, sailing, surfing, and windsurfing. With the twin Mokulua Islands in the distance, Lanikai Beach truly lives up to its translated name of “heavenly sea”.”
Source: Best Places Hawaii / www.bestplaceshawaii.com
