Oahu is the most popular island in Hawaii. This picture-perfect island is a true paradise with incredible surfing, beaches, outdoor activities, history, culture, and scenic drives. So I’ve rounded up the best Airbnbs in Oahu.
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Get ready to fall in love with these vacation homes that will let you experience Oahu like a local.
Here are the best Airbnbs in Oahu for your dream trip!
Stunning Views
Honolulu
4 guests bedrooms 2 beds 1 bath
This highrise condo has some of the city’s best views of Diamondhead and Waikiki Beach. You’ll also have access to the property’s pool, tennis courts, BBQ patios, and outdoor living areas.
Surf House
Haleiwa
3 guests 1 bedroom 1 bed 1.5 baths
If you want to walk out your door onto the beach and fall asleep listening to the waves, then this oceanfront house is for you. From your private yard, you’ll have stunning views from the North Shore’s famed Pipeline all the way to Sunset Beach’s West Peak.
Luxury Estate
Kailua
12 guests 6 bedrooms 7 beds 8 baths
Presidents and celebrities have stayed in this mansion! The property has a Japanese-style garden and a lagoon pool with waterfalls, lava rocks, and beautiful rainforest foliage. You’ll also have a jacuzzi, BBQ, gourmet kitchen, two living rooms, and multiple indoor and outdoor dining spaces.
North Shore Villa
Kahuku
6 guests bedrooms beds baths
This luxurious villa is part of the world-famous Turtle Bay Resort. You’ll have access to all of the property’s amenities, such as the pool, jacuzzi, championship golf courses, tennis courts, restaurants, spa, and complimentary snorkel gear, boogie boards, umbrellas, and beach chairs.
Overlooking Pearl Harbor
Overlooking Pearl Harbor
Aiea
5 guests bedrooms beds 1 bath
You’ll love this home’s panoramic views of Pearl Harbor, the ocean, valleys, and mountains. There’s a pool, stone deck, grassy lawn with palm trees, and Japanese decor. This home also has a full-sized laundry, off-street parking, and beach mats, chairs, and umbrellas.
Tropical Paradise
Kailua
4 guests bedroom beds bath
Get ready to fall in love with this authentic Hawaiian home. You’ll love the vaulted open beam ceilings, stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, BBQ patio, outdoor shower, al fresco dining, and sunshade. Plus, the lanai has incredible jungle views of Kailua.
Budget Friendly
Waikiki
2 guests bedroom bed bath
If you want budget-friendly accommodation that still has incredible views, then this apartment is for you. You’ll be in Waikiki, just a short walk from the beach, and the lanai has views of the ocean, city skyline, mountains, and a golf course.
Beachfront Home
Beachfront Home
Kailua
8 guests bedrooms beds baths
You can bring your whole crew to this stunning property. This home has it all – incredible views of the ocean, lush landscaping, a lanai, al fresco dining, an outdoor shower, on-site parking, washer and dryer, BBQ, boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrellas, and coolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I avoid in Oahu?
Here are the biggest mistakes visitors make in Oahu:
1. Never leaving their resort
2. Not renting a car
3. Not using reef-safe sunscreen
4. Stepping on coral
5. Foregging to bring cash
What is the first thing to do in Oahu?
The Best Things To Do in Oahu:
1. Hike the Diamond Head Summit Trail
2. Go outrigger canoe surfing
3. Tour the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and take the ferry to the USS Arizona Memorial
4. See a luau
5. Visit the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden
6. Enjoy the views at Pali Lookout
7. Sail and snorkel along the coast
8. Spend some time at Waikiki Beach and Halona Beach Cove
9. Do at least two activities at Kualoa Ranch. I highly recommend the zip line and raptor tour. The raptor tour is with UTVs, so you’ll get VERY dirty. You should do the UTV as your last activity of the day and bring face wipes with you. The food isn’t great at Kualoa Ranch, but there are food trucks and local restaurants nearby. All tours start and end promptly from the same place, so you don’t need to schedule a lot of time between tours.
10. Go on a scenic drive along the North Shore that includes stops at Kahuku Point, Ehukai Beach (where the Banzai Pipeline is), Waimea Bay Beach Park, and Matsumoto’s Shave Ice.
Is 3 days enough in Oahu?
I would give yourself at least 4-5 days to explore the island of Oahu.
What is the most laid back Hawaiian island?
Out of the four main Hawaiian islands – Oahu, Maui, Kaui, and the Big Island – Kauai is the most rural and laid-back.
What is the least visited Hawaiian island?
Molokai and Lanai are the least-visited Hawaiian islands because they’re more remote than the main four Hawaiian islands – Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Unless you have a large budget and more than two weeks to visit Hawaii, I recommend you stick with Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island.
What is the prettiest Hawaiian island?
All four of the major Hawaiian islands – Oahu, Kauai, Big Island, and Maui – are stunning! I couldn’t choose the pretties because they all have unique and breathtaking landscapes.
How many days do you need to explore Oahu?
Give yourself at least 5 days to explore the island of Oahu.
What is the most inexpensive Hawaiian island to visit?
Oahu and the Big Island are the cheapest of the main four Hawaiian islands to visit.
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