We have all seen the photos of the Obama Family on vacation, frolicking on a beach on Barrack Obama's home island of Oahu. But where exactly are they staying? Is it his family's home or on loan from a friend? Is it available to the public, and if so, how much does it cost to stay there?
There are glorious residences all around the world that have either hosted famous guests or were owned by them. We are Hawaii specialists, so we will focus on two such homes in our boutique collection of luxury homes in Hawaii.
The Obama Vacation Home – Kailua, Oahu
The home is in Kailua, on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It is not the largest in our collection or in Kailua, where it is located. However, it is one of the more private homes.
The house is aptly called the Pacific White House Rental on our website. What makes this home so attractive to celebrities and Presidents, besides its luxurious features and epic beachfront views, is its location on a private road within a gated community. With space for four cars, you have room for a "celebrity-level" security entourage. Now, you may not need to have the Secret Service outside your door, but if you want to ensure a private and secure spot for you and your family, for whatever reason, this home has a lot of appeal.
What you will get with the Pacific White House Rental is a large, single-level home with five (5) bedrooms and five and a half baths (5.5). A spectacular lagoon-style pool is the centerpiece of the backyard, with a Jacuzzi and waterfalls for an over-the-top Hawaiian vibe. The yard runs to world-famous Kailua Beach, so the ocean is just a short walk away.
The bedrooms are all regal, including one with a four-poster bed. The home has a Great Room with arched ceilings and living and dining areas that can easily accommodate ten people comfortably. You also have a media room with a huge flat-screen TV. You can almost imagine the Obamas and the odd Secret Service agent hanging around playing games after dinner.
If you're like the First Family and like to stay fit, the home features an exercise room with ellipticals and other gym-quality machines.
What will it cost to sleep in the same bed that the President slept in? Pricing starts at around $6,000 per night. But you can bring up to 10 of your closest friends and family with you to enjoy the ride!
The Paul Mitchell Estate – Kailua, Oahu
Our second home was owned by world-famous stylist Paul Mitchell. Also located on Oahu, the Paul Mitchell Estate is more flamboyant and flashy than the Pacific White House.
The home is larger, with seven (7) bedrooms and seven (7) full and three (3) half baths, and can accommodate up to 14 guests in all.
Paul Mitchell built the estate, which would be his dream home, in the 1980s. The Estate sits on coveted Lanikai Beach and takes full advantage of the views of the Mokulua Islands off of Kailua. The house has a unique and dramatic style that incorporates many Hawaiian elements in the interior design. The Estate also has a fab pool with a waterfall and Jacuzzi.
With all of Paul Mitchell's fabulous friends, one can only imagine the cast of characters that have enjoyed staying in the home. The price to run in Paul Mitchell's circle starts at $7,500 per night.
These homes are fabulously located and appointed with all the luxuries you could want in a Hawaiian vacation home. Are they pricey – perhaps? But you only live once, and if you are looking for a memorable stay in a house with a grand pedigree, these properties more than fit the bill.
There are other homes in our collection that belong to famous people who prefer to fly under the radar, so you never know! If you ask our Villa Specialists, they may let you in on the secret!
Also, note that Oahu has very strict vacation rental laws that typically require minimum 30-day rentals.
