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Hale Koolau, A Tropical Paradise, A/C TVNC #1017

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Welcome to Hale Koolau! An island retreat sits beyond woo
Beautiful touches throughout this wonderful Haena home
Lots of space throughout this wonderful home.
Kauai is truly the Garden Island
High ceilings, large spacious gathering space

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Haena, HI
  • Makua Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hanalei Bay
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Princeville, HI (HPV)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

+2
3 Single Beds and 3 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hale Koolau, A Tropical Paradise, A/C TVNC #1017

Hale Ko'olau, Haena -- Permitted Vacation Rental Property - Permit ID: TVNCU #1017
Transient vacation rental is located in the tsunami evacuation zone

Located on the north shore of Kauai, Hale Koolau sits behind wooden gates among the tropical landscape of a private, half-acre (2023m2) lot. With spectacular views of Bali Hai (Mt. Makana) and just a short stroll to Tunnels (Makua) beach, Hale Ko'olau invites guests to immerse themselves in an authentic Hawaiian retreat.

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom getaway is drenched in natural light and boasts an expansive, wrap-around lanai, perfect for indoor/outdoor living. The master bedroom has a California King-size bed and en suite bathroom with a stone shower. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed. The large, third bedroom aka the bunk room is separate from the main living space and can sleep up to nine guests with an attached bathroom.

Hale Ko'olau's outdoor shower provides refreshing relief after a day hiking the Na Pali Coast or spending the afternoon swimming in the crystal blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Spend the mornings or evenings relaxing on the lanai where views of emerald green mountains remind you of the appeal of island life. Soak away the day in the newly added hot tub.

Take a 10-minute drive along the coastline and over several one-lane bridges back to Hanalei, famous for its crescent-shaped bay and small-town charm. Add another 10 minutes to your drive and find yourself in the resort community of Princeville, where you can golf oceanfront holes at the Makai Golf Club.

The property also has an additional guest house (1-bedroom/1 bath, up to 4 guests) called “Ko'olau Treehouse,” which can be rented in combination with Hale Ko'olau to have the entire estate to you and your guests.

Escape civilization and enjoy your own personal paradise retreat at Hale Ko'olau.

*Note there are two homes on the property. Both are vacation rentals. Hale Ko'olau is the main front house. The Ko'olau Tree House is the guest cottage located in the back. Both can be rented separately or the entire estate (main + guest).

Why we love Hale Ko'olau!
-Large and Spacious
-3 Bedrooms (King, Queen, 3 Fulls and 3 Twins)
-3rd bedroom is separated from the main part of the house
-Air Conditioning throughout
-Tropical Landscaped Grounds
-Lanai with outdoor living and dining
-Fully equipped kitchen
-Walk to the beach
-Beach gear provided including: beach towels, beach chairs, a cooler and umbrella
-Easy, comfortable living
-Drive to the town of Hanalei
-2 Smart TV's, WIFI
-Solar
-Self check in - Lockbox


This rental is professionally managed by Makana Kauai Properties
Property Tax ID: GE-200-578-9184-01, TAT-200-578-9184-01
Permitted Vacation Rental Property - Permit ID: TVNCU #1017
Exterior security cameras at this property
Transient vacation rental is located in the tsunami evacuation zone. Corresponding evacuation procedures are noted in the registration email.

Property manager

Makana Kauai Properties
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-200-578-9184-01, TA-200-578-9184-01, 580090210000

About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Limahuli Garden and Reserve and Island Sails are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Haena, HI

What's nearby

  • Makua Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ke'e Beach - 12 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 20 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 23 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 29 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Koolau, A Tropical Paradise, A/C TVNC #1017 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hale Koolau, A Tropical Paradise, A/C TVNC #1017?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Koolau, A Tropical Paradise, A/C TVNC #1017?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hale Koolau, A Tropical Paradise, A/C TVNC #1017 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kepuhi Point Beach and Makua Beach. Wainiha Beach Park and Haena Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

The property was amazing! Close to the beach, alot of extra amenities. Definitely staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

Paradise

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: It was perfect. Tons of outdoor space. Quiet neighborhood. The A/C kept the house very comfortable for us mainlanders. The bunk room was the perfect place for all the cousins. The beech walk was easy although this time of year the waves are pretty intense. About a mile down to the north there is a great area for snorkeling though. The host brought us a new blender same day the old one broke.

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had a nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for Kauai!

Nice place, plenty of room, beds comfy, deck space is great, location is perfect. Bit hard to find at nite when you first arrive, but once you know where it is, no problems. Recommend highly!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karl J.

Beautiful place!

We enjoyed the property and the home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathy U., Santa Rosa, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home in Haena

We had a great time and wished we had stayed longer - hope to be back sometime soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

referral

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: We were happy with our stay, and submitted a review to AirBnB that you should have access to.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, some feedback

Fridge door does not close completely Washing machine may be on last legs Should have cable tv for the price per night Thanks for all the available beach gear Overall great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misti L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Loved this property and was perfect for our vacation. Walking to the north shore beaches is so nice as it’s the most beautiful beaches.. in my opinion.. to be close to. Just a lovely stay and didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M., Lake Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breakout on North shore

Great time in mulifuntional house in paradise lost.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kawika W.

Perfect place

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: Flawless

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous, Private and Relaxing

Fabulous north shore location, only minutes from the beach and extraordinary sunsets. Quick walk to coffee in the morning and a meal in the evening. Also perfect to stay in and cook at home with well stocked kitchen, BBQ, great lanai and plenty of space for the whole family. Already planning our next visit !
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Peaceful Retreat

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: My family loved this property. Immaculate. Beautiful decor. Good AC units when needed. Has everything you need for the beach (boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, wagon, beach towels). Home is short walk to quiet beach which I saw 2 turtles. .6 miles to Tunnels beach which spent an entire day there - GORGEOUS. 10 min to coffee shop and restaurant/bar. 12 min drive to Hanalei town with many cute shops and restaurants and tour activities. Hope to come back soon and stay here.
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10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Awesome location/house

Rating Details: 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: Beautiful stay at this clean, lovely home in an awesome island location. We really enjoyed walking to Tunnels Beach. Well stocked with supplies and beach gear/towels.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect for two families

This house is great. Amazing layout with great indoor/outdoor lounge areas and a separate bunk room with plenty of space for lots of kids. The home is well equipped with all the necessary amenities (including plenty of towels, boogie boards, beach chairs, etc) but it still feels authentically Hawaiian on a lush, private property. Walking distance to a nice beach but we usually drove the 15 minutes into Hanalei for beaches and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Tom Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great property!

Had a great time staying at Jeff's place for 4 nights. The house is really cool and being able to walk to Tunnels Beach was fantastic! I will echo some of the other reviews about the noisy neighbors because unfortunately we got neighbors next door with a lot of kids who were really loud even late at night. That's no fault of the owner though and overall still a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

angela h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible retreat

We absolutely loved this house- we were originally a little concerned by the treehouse right next door and it was hard to get a sense of how well that would work. It was fantastic- whoever stayed was very quiet and we hardly saw them. All the lanai for the big house are on the other side too. The house was very clean and spacious- the bunk room is actually a separate room which worked great- our kids stayed there. The house is so well stocked- from the kitchen to beach gear to cleaning supplies. The beach is a short walk away- we also walked to tunnels Beach (very close by) and hanalei colony resort for coffee and dinner multiple times. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful private treehouse in a remote town on the north coasr

We enjoyed spending the first part of our honeymoon in this well appointed home. The location between Hanalei and the end of the road at Ha'ena was great for seeing the sights of he north shore and snorkeling tunnels beach. Our only problem with the location was getting stranded on the wrong side of the Hanalei bridge due to heavy rain and flooding for one night. Other than that we had a wonderful time and enjoyed this well thought out and beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David M., Austin, Texas

Amazing property, highly recommend staying in this wonderful bungalow.

My wife and I recently stayed in the above property for five nights. Hands down, this was the cleanest rental we have ever booked. The kitchen appliances were all "top of the line". The balcony served as a perfect spot for relaxing and eating breakfast, looking out over the well manicured backyard. The house is in walking distance of Tunnels Beach and very close to several nice restaurants. We loved the north shore, but the one lane bridges can be tricky to navigate at times. I would highly recommend this property, in fact we plan to return next year and stay in the same location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

shannon g.

Magical

We have visited the island a few times as well as having family on Maui. This little piece of heaven was by far the best place we have stayed. Everything you need is there which made travel light. Walking to a beautiful Beach and restaurant for short trips and a beautiful drive for Day trips. The house is clean and bug Free which has been a problem other places on the island. The key code was awesome so we never worried about loosing the key. We loved the privacy of the upstairs patio having morning coffee outside​ looking at the lush garden was awesome. The climate at the house was the best on island. Never too Hot beautiful rainbow every morning! Thank you for making this place available, the experience was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bianca P., Santa Barbara

Treehouse

My husband and I traveled with our eight year old daughter and loved the house. The location is excellent, walking distance to Tunnles, a great snorkeling spot, and other beautiful swimming beach even closer. The view of the jagged mountain ridges from the bedroom patio, which has a comfy couch, is fantastic, at night you can hear the surf as you drift off to sleep. The house is airy and beautiful, hardwood floors, granite tiled bathroom, great kitchen, fully equipped. The floorplan is spacious and flows freely. We loved that everything we wanted was there, beach toys, laundry detergent, games, even sunscreen if you forgot yours, books and tips of what to do. Our host was gracious and helpful. We hope to stay there someday again. Oh, the bed and pillows were very comfortable. There is a bigger house right in front of this unit, but it sits lower, we did not mind.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Spot! Great Location!

My husband and I stayed 9 days in the "Tree House." After moving from a huge beachfront estate, we were prepared to be a little in shock. We could not have asked for a better spot! The views were amazing. A beautiful beach was just around the corner. The house was spacious and well furnished. We particularly liked the how high up we were in the tree tops and the beautiful lanai. The breeze was fabulous. Although there are two homes on the property, we never even saw the other tenants. It is a short drive to tunnels and Keea's (unless you are a serious walker/hiker). Best of all was the owner Jeff. He was so easy going and helpful. He answered a million questions and was always quick to respond. We visited the island every summer for eight years, and would definitely recommend this spot. Mahalo, Mahalo, Mahalo, Jeff. We look forward to a return visit!

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL M.

Noisy property

No closeable windows mean you can hear everything going on in the 6 or so units within 60 feet or so. Windows super dirty, no wipe downs on fixtures, window openings. A rodent turd next to the sink. Coffee maker present but no filters. Cheap dollar store utensils and lacking many staples of VRBO's I have stayed in. Must have been the rats nibbling off the sea almonds and banging off the roof ALL NIGHT LONG. Romantic? Worst sleep in a long time. The road is not safe to walk on either, dark, no shoulder in places and speeders. No thanks even for a free night if I rented again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Hale Ko’olau - a slice of paradise!

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: I had the pleasure of staying at this home with my wife, two small kids and parents. The house was *very* clean and comfortable. The house has a great layout. The bathrooms are all remodeled and modern. The wrap around deck gives you tons of options to sit outside and the views off the front porch are amazing. We ate outside on the large, covered table every night. The yard is big enough for the kids to run around and is nicely maintained. The only thing to keep in mind is the bunk bed room is separate from the main house so a little tricky with small kids. The location is one of the best on the north shore. The closest beach is a 5 minute walk and beautiful, although not ideal for swimming. If you head to tunnels and the parking is full you can walk pretty easily. It’s a quick drive to all the best beaches on the north shore. We would absolutely go back to this house and recommend it to anyone!

8/10 Good

john r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haena vacation in Kauai

The property is wonderful and the design and layout of the space and buildings makes it a great choice for families with different age groups. My wife and I and step-son and his wife stayed in the main home while their two-year-old daughter slept in the bunk house, just steps away via a connected walkway. The two buildings are attached by a large porch area. So the outdoor dining area adjacent to the kitchen and in front of the bunk house could not have been better. The beach which is a 5 to 10-minute walk away is a nice sandy beach. The house was close to a half dozen beaches and each one seemed better than the one we went to the day before. The big unfortunate about the area in Haena where the house is located is the local dog. Three nights I was awoken in the middle of the night by a dog which barked for 90 minutes or sometimes more. A bummer. I spoke with the property manager concerning this and they were very communicative concerning our problem, but the humane society is the only group which can act on such disturbances and while I voiced my concerns about this poor dog, I can't say for sure anything was done about it. It was a great trip, it seemed that the week was much longer and we plan to return to Kauai din the near future. Thank you Makana!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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Hosted by Makana Kauai Properties

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The beauty and culture of Kaua'i inspires first class vacations and we are your local, on-island team of vacation rental professionals excited to share the gift of Kaua'i with you. Through our beautiful vacation rental homes and personal knowledge of the island and culture, you can trust us to make your vacation a paradise.

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