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Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244

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We hope you enjoy the pool and botanical garden-like setting!
A private vacation home in the best location for exploring Kauai
Our front porch awaits you. Keyless entry system means hassle-free check-in.
Welcome to your home while staying in Kauai!
Kitchen that has everything you need to make a tasty meal.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Kapaa, HI
  • Opaekaa Falls
    4 min drive
  • Kamokila Hawaiian Village
    4 min drive
  • Kaua'i's Hindu Monastery
    9 min drive
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    18 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244

We're thrilled to share our house in Kauai with you!

There's a swimming pool, botanical garden-like setting, and location that's extremely convenient for exploring the island.

Our plunge pool is perfect for cooling off after a day at the beach or just lounging in all day while staring at the 100 year old monkeypod tree overhead.

The house is in a peaceful tropical location, but just 10 minutes drive to the beach, rainforest, restaurants and town of Kapa'a.

In the morning shadow of the legendary Sleeping Giant Mountain, amidst rainbows and waterfalls in the pastoral Wailua Valley, this private country home offers the feel of old Hawaii with a mix of modern. It's central location is perfect for exploring the spectacular garden isle of Kauai.

Within a 10 minute drive you can hit the beach, catch a wave, kayak a tropical river, hike the rainforest, climb a mountain, explore historic sites, water ski, hit a golf ball, bird watch, play tennis, horseback ride, mountain bike... whew! Or just relax and sleep late and awake to a symphony of birds in a lush tropical setting at the Sleeping Giant Cottage.

This one bedroom cottage is spacious and private with three large lanais (porches), and is surrounded by a beautiful lush yard with a wonderful variety of tropical fruits and flowers. It is not connected to any other home and is not part of a compound - for those who seek ultimate privacy and comfort, this is the perfect choice. In fact, we specialize in longer stays.

The Sleeping Giant has been a legal vacation rental with satisfied guests for over 20 years! Our permit number is TNVC #1244.

Property manager

Michelle Ruettinger
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 440110090002, TA-147-810-5600-01, GE-147-810-5600-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kapaa

Wailua Homesteads, a neighbourhood in Kapaa, is home to this holiday home. Nawiliwili Bay and Kealia Forest Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach. Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens and Kauai Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Kapaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Lae Nani Beach - 8 min drive
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 9 min drive
  • Coconut Marketplace - 9 min drive
  • Lydgate Beach - 10 min drive
  • Wailua Falls - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Country Markets #93 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - Kauai - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Grille & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Dreams Hawaiian Gourmet Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 located?

Located in Wailua Homesteads, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Wailua River State Park, Opaekaa Falls and Kamokila Hawaiian Village. Pohaku-ho'ohanau and Pohaku Piko and Opaekaa Falls Overlook are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Kauai Getaway.
We had a lovely stay at the Sleeping Giant Cottage. We loved having our coffee in the morning sitting on the screened in lanai, to be fair we spent almost all our waking time on the lanai. We were able walk to the trailhead for the Sleeping Giant. We enjoyed the privacy of the plunge pool and it was a great place to cool off! The cottage was surrounded by greenery and trees, it was very nice to just enjoy the views. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals at home. There is no AC in the cottage, however they supply plenty of fans and there is great air flow in the house with lots of windows and sliding doors. Location of the Cottage was great for us, it was secluded and tucked away from the main villages. It took about 11 minutes to get into Wialua by car. We would definitely come back and recommend for couples looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location, cute and tranquil
Loved our stay here, hope to be back someday, we loved the screened in porch with day bed, surrounded by greenery and trees, the plunge pool, and the beautiful views nearby. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Little Cottage
We loved this property! Very clean & comfortable with all the necessities. The location is great -- very easy to find and right outside of Kapaa with easy access to all parts of the island. The weather was cool and rainy for much of our stay (which is why it is such a beautiful, lush island!), so did not get much use of the pool, but it is a nice addition for warmer weather. We would definitely stay at Sleeping Giant Cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little spot
We really enjoyed our stay. Convenient location. Very quiet. Would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela H., Los angeles, california

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
This is a perfect location for talravelers exploring hawaii. It has beautiful scenery on the way to the house. The house itself is exactly as pictured. And hosts had everything necessary for beach days
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Severn M., Kailua Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Tournament
We came across this property because it was close to the sporting complex our sons tournament was being held at. We absolutely love this cottage. It was clean and comfortable. Perfect for our little family. The kitchen has everything you need. The two porches and the little plunge pool were great. I would definitely stay here again. The host was very quick to message back and accommodate us. Mahalo The Medeiros Ohana
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise!
Normally we stay at a beach resort when we visit Kauai but we wanted to have the opportunity to cook our own meals this time. We will definitely be returning to this little cottage. Super clean, excellent communication from hosts. Super cool cat that lives on the property! Short drive to the beach and downtown Kapaa. Perfect location to avoid contra flow traffic as there are a few ways to get to the cottage, so no waiting around! The pool is perfect size for a small family. Enjoy the sounds of the birds and just relax! Thank you Michelle and Rohin, we will be back soon. Oh and this cottage has ALL the beach equipment you could possibly need. Chairs, umbrella, ice chests, snorkel gear. You name it, they have it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two Boomers
The cottage, just up the hill in a residential area at the base of the Sleeping Giant Mountain, was exactly as represented and perfect for us Kauai is not that large of an island ; therefore the central location of the cottage made it easy to reach anyplace on the island you wanted to go. Minutes away to the south is Lihue, airport, COSTCO, Walmart, Target. To the north Kapaa, Safeway and the best shave ice on the island ...Wailua Shave Ice (Strawberry/Mango with snow cap and foam). Day trips north are Hanalei and south/west to Waimea and Kokee State Park. If you want to feel like you are at home, kitchen, laundry, screened lanai, lush yard then it’s perfect. If you want maid service, room service, walk to restaurants and bars or an all inclusive experience it’s not the place for you. For us it was perfect, neighborhood cat “Tortilla” would saunter by to say hi and the outside garden shower was more than delightful. Hawk and “T” (Boomers on a honeymoon)
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Kauai Adventure
We found this house to be the perfect location for exploring the island!! The house was as advertised - I would describe it as clean and cozy. It was wonderful to come back after a day of exploring and be able to cool off in the splash pool and relax out on the screened in porch (my favorite part of the house!). Our kids found the pull out couch to be perfectly comfortable and we all enjoyed the easy access to washer and dryer during our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10
This house was amazing. Very clean and the pool was so much fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lena O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Super awesome, quiet, beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaquelanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for private vacation rental!
We LOVED this house! It’s in a beautiful, more private area and was just a quick drive down to the beach. Lydgate Park nearby was amazing!! The pool is a little smaller than we realized but it was great for the kids to splash around in. If we ever go back to Hawaii this is definitely where we will stay again. The hosts were fantastic and very responsive. Thank you for helping make our trip awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sacha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect Kauai stay
I LOVED this place! So peaceful and calm, felt so remote and yet only 10 minutes from Kapa'a. And the checkin was a breeze. I'd love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Richard Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice with a few problems
This was a very nice property and exactly as advertised. Neighborhood was out of the city proper but convenient to everything. Plunge pool was cold but a nice addition. Screened porch was fantastic.. However, window sills were not cleaned and, more significantly, three of the pillows had mold on them. Yes, Kauai is very damp, but this certainly should have been noted in the cleaning process and the pillows replaced. Maybe understandable for a budget hotel, but at the price charged, greater care and oversight should have been exercised.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place close to Kapaa town
The house was a cozy homebase on the east side, making it easy to go either north or south. While the house had everything we needed, it didn’t feel 100% clean ( food spots on the cabinets, dust bunnies on the lamps), so I did a one over When we arrived. And I wish the pool got more sunlight to be warm enough for our infant to swim in.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim D., Tacoma, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 nights in Kapaa
This property isn’t near the beach but a fun change in a beautiful mountain setting. The house is small but perfect for a couple or small family. The house is well appointed with quality items and furniture. Our favorite was the screened in porch in the back. A great place to relax, eat, read a book or nap.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay with our Ohana
The place was perfect for a little getaway with our family. The kids loved the pool and quiet surroundings. Just make sure to bring some mosquito spray if they love your blood. ❤️ The owners were great and responsive when we needed them. Would definitely book again. Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Kay W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Below par
When I saw this listing I was very excited and it looked awesome for my husband and my toddler of 3 years old. Especially with the pool I thought my son would have a lot of fun and he did. However, the pool is not heated and even though it's Hawaii and it's hot outside it may take awhile for some to get used to it cooling pool. ( We knew that before arriving) Also, the pictures listed are when the place was recently done with renovation because when we arrived it looked run down and dirty. This was a red flag for us especially with COVID. We expected this home to be clean. When I was looking around we found no toiletries. No hand soap for the kitchen so we contacted the person in charge and she mentioned that they were probably in a rush and didn't leave it for us. Dishes and utensils for kiddos were also dirty with crumbs and residue. There's also no dishwasher which we knew before going. However, the drying rack was so dirty it was driving me insane to put clean dishes on a dirty drying rack. Then their bathroom sink had a previous leak and their P trap stunk so bad because it was old and it was probably semi clogged from many travelers. My husband wanted to replace that for them so bad since he's very handy. We could smell it from our bedroom or whenever we were in the hall way. We also found complimentary resort toothbrush and toothpaste that was left from previous owner as well in the bathroom. In our bedroom we also found a booster seat for dining and I was pleased to see that since we have a toddler but when we took it out it was so filthy I ended up cleaning it. (Please bring a pack of disinfectant wipes since there are none provided at this place) At that point, I ended up cleaning all the surfaces with disinfectant wipes that I had brought. Also, their lanai is awesome since its screened in but all the furniture had stains on it and that was disturbing to the point I couldn't let my family sit on the couch on the lanai. I ended up using the sheet that they had provided from our bedroom to put it over the bed in the lanai area. There's also no AC and this was something I asked before booking. They mentioned that's pretty windy so we should be fine. After staying there, they definitely need AC there because it was very very hot and barely any wind in the afternoon. We were excited to see how they had beach gear and it was so rusty to where it was embarrassing to bring to the beach. I have so much more to say but ran out of room.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., Concord, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jungle Retreat (no camping required)
Fantastic clean, comfortable property with a magical tropical backyard (including banana and cacao trees) which surrounds the lanai. I liked being in a regular neighborhood and it's great to have two routes to the coast, both of which avoid the Kapaʻa traffic.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E., Wells, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Clean And Charming
We enjoyed our stay at the Sleeping Giant cottage. The back porch was peaceful and comfortable with bird songs quite often. The keyless lock made entry easy and communication was perfect. Just a walk to the Sleeping Giant hiking trail from the house and easy drives to beaches, farmer’s markets and sights. The cottage was spotless and tidy. We’d stay again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at the Sleeping Giant Cottage
We loved our stay at the cottage. Owners were very responsive to the one minor problem we had. Remote enough to give the feel of privacy yet minutes from Kapaa town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely lush escape
Perfect location to explore & great bungalow to hang after all day at the beach. Everything I needed for a wonderful getaway - beach towels, chairs, & cooler all included.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot!
I've reviewed this for you once... We loved staying here...backyard reminds one of a lovely mini-rainforest. Bright, light....lots of windows. Perfect!

10/10 Excellent

mary m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a comfortable setting.
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at michelle’s Cottage. It was easy to access the more touristy areas of Kauai without the traffic. The cottage was perfect for two people plus it was equipped with beach towels and chairs. Would love to stay again. Plus, Michelle was easy to access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M., Green Lake, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
RENT THIS ONE!
We stayed here for six days during our honeymoon, and it was well worth it. The cottage is quite private and feels like home. The backyard is so beautiful--you feel like you're sitting in a jungle. There are chickens in the immediate neighborhood, so expect to see them and be woken up by roosters at the crack of dawn. The roosters bothered us at first, but we came to appreciate that they helped us to not "waste" the day sleeping when we should have been out exploring. I highly recommend hiking Sleeping Giant (it is very strenuous on the west trail), check out the Old Hawaiian Village, and go to Smith's Family Luau. We also did the mountain tubing which ended up being our favorite adventure :) NOTE: There is no AC here. It was very hot inside the house even with the screens open and fans going. If you are very sensitive to the heat, this might not be the right fit for you. But otherwise a beautiful cottage with so much to do in the surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

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