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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Mountain view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Hanalei, HI

Hanalei Beach3 min walk
Hanalei Beach Park12 min walk
Hanalei Bay3 min drive
Lihue, HI (LIH)51 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The house is in an excellent location in beautiful Hanalei, and is stunning itself. It was perfect for our large family ...

Mark J.

Mar 1, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

CANCELLATION OPENING: Aug 10-16 price discount!

TVNCU number # 5150
Wailele Ikena (The Simpson House)... Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii. Hanalei has it all! Breathtaking views of dozens of cascading waterfalls, sheer cliff, ancient volcanic mountains covered with vegetation, and one of the most wonderful protected, uncrowded bay beaches in the world.

Hanalei boasts excellent restaurants, casual shopping, and a menu of activities from kayaking the Hanalei River, nearby snorkeling, hiking, horseback riding, surfing, and much more. World-class golf at Princeville's Makai Course is less than a ten minute drive away. Hanalei is the perfect vacation spot for
families or couples wanting to get away from it all. There are no hotels, no condos, and no traffic lights.

The Simpson House is located just off the beach in Hanalei. It is a Non-Smoking, five bedroom, three bath, well appointed, craftsman-style, family home with waterfall views from all angles. Its spacious master suite includes a soaking tub and Bamboo floors. Two week minimum for Christmas holidays.

Keywords: Family Vacation house with charm and character

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Beautiful Hawaiian-style Home in Lovely Tropical Setting

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

Two week minimum for Christmas time

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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 TA-065-606-0416-01, GE-065-606-0416-01, 550021140000

About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

Hanalei Beach - 3 min walk
Hanalei Beach Park - 12 min walk
Hanalei Bay - 3 min drive
Princeville Makai Golf Club - 8 min drive
Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 11 min drive

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬18 min walk
‪Tahiti Nui - ‬12 min walk
‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CANCELLATION OPENING: Aug 10-16 price discount! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CANCELLATION OPENING: Aug 10-16 price discount!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CANCELLATION OPENING: Aug 10-16 price discount!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CANCELLATION OPENING: Aug 10-16 price discount! located?

Located in the heart of Hanalei, this holiday home is steps from Waiʻoli Huiʻia Church & Waiʻoli Mission House and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hanalei Bay. Hanalei Beach and Hanalei Beach Park are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

4 June 2024

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

Incredible House in an Incredible Location

This house was a wonderful place for a family vacation! The location was perfect, and the house layout was just what we needed. The place was well stocked with everything you would need for a Hawaiian vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

17 May 2024

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A slice of heaven in Hanalei

We came to Hanalei to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. The house was the perfect home base for our group of nine. Proximity to town and the beach made walking almost everywhere we wanted to go easy. The large dining room table made for an ideal family gathering spot each evening for shared meals and card games. The upstairs master suite was a dreamy spot that made my husband feel like a birthday king! The backyard is lush and lovely, with lots of space for the kids to run around and a lovely covered porch to enjoy a drink and relax when the Kauai rain blessed us. The host was easy to reach via text and extremely helpful and welcoming. Check in and check out were a breeze. We had everything we needed to make our 9 day stay comfortable and relaxing.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

8 May 2024

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Paradise

Loved this home! Great common areas for hanging out together and plenty of space for teens to escape! Road was definitely loud but the beach and town are both close. We read there are over 450,000 roosters on the island so we won’t even complain about them😉. The property manager, Hilary, was very kind, responsive and easy to work with!! I would come back to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

20 Apr 2024

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Family friendly

This home was comfortable, well equipped, clean and convenient to activities for our three generation vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

1 Mar 2024

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Perfect place for a perfect place!

The house is in an excellent location in beautiful Hanalei, and is stunning itself. It was perfect for our large family group of nine people. Super close to the beach and shops. Hilary was a joy to deal with during the booking and check in process, and it was a treat to meet her in person when we checked out. A truly aloha experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S., Novato, CA

9 Jan 2024

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A great getaway for a family who can't often get together

The home was just as described with beds for everyone and lots of space for hanging out. The beach gear provided by the host was very good and we put it to good use. The beach was close and easy to get to and the teenagers enjoyed how close it was to town. We cooked in most of the time and took food to the beach for lunches. We really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend this place.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

30 Dec 2023

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Home Away from Home

Lovely, welcoming home with lots of character. Great size & location for our family of 9 adults. Hilary was kind, thoughtful, available & helpful with questions & concerns. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., Lake Tapps

5 Dec 2023

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Excellent!

Can't say enough good things about our stay in Hanalei. We will most certainly be returning to the Wailele Ikena house in the future.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valarie T.

19 Oct 2023

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Hawaiian Gem

We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay at Hanalei Bay. This home is quality, pure Hawaiian, impeccable—inside and out—-full of amenities. The owners were quick to respond. We had the BEST experience so far with VRBO. Thanks so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Holly P.

28 Aug 2023

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House Review

The only thing that would have made our stay better would have been air conditioning, everything else was great.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

10 Aug 2023

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Beautiful Hanalei Retreat

What a special place. Loved our stay here in Hanalei at the Wailele Ikena house. We celebrated my moms 80th birthday together with family and made memories that will last a lifetime. Hilary was always helpful and quick to respond to us for any of our needs or questions. The location of the house is great we walked to the bay and rode bikes to the pier. Definitely looking forward to coming back again someday soon.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marian H.

18 July 2023

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A solid good but not a 5 !

The ability of everyone having their own bedroom AND their own bathroom was awesome! There was enough space for everyone to have their own quiet time. The Master Bedroom upstairs was exceptional ! The kitchen was well stocked but really tight in space, making it hard for more than 1 person to be cooking in the kitchen at the same time. We also found the downstairs to be really dark (a little bit cave-like) compared to the natural light that came into the bedrooms. With all the dark wood and lack of natural light in the downstairs, it really was not as pleasant to hang as a family in the more common rooms. Also, the house is literally right next to the road / highway that runs through Hanalei. So, from a location standpoint, it was awesome due to easy access to town and the beach BUT the road noise was really loud in all the bedrooms and what was a nuisance was the trucks that went to the fish production locations across the street. You could hear the trucks backing out every morning between around 4am. We found the stove to be a little finicky too. The house was well stocked with beach gear, but I think it is time to replace some of the chairs and beach umbrellas. Again, the bedrooms, location to closeness to town and the beach were phenomenal, and I need to add the bathrooms were great as well, but there are definitely things that are not perfect which some of the other reviews do not call out.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

11 July 2023

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Awesome Hanalei Vacation

We had an amazing stay at Wailele Ikena. This spacious, comfy house was perfect for us. We enjoyed family meals (fresh fish) & games at the large dinning table. The front lanai was great for reading & watching the kids play in the large front yard. The outside shower was a plus after beach days. Town & beach were an easy walk for most of our party. I have mobility issues. The ride to the beach was minutes & we always found beach parking. The beach was spectacular and absolutely the best! The pots could use an upgrade. There wasn’t any mustard, ketchup or oil, but the kitchen was certainly adequate. There were plenty of beach & bath towels. The boogie boards were a hit. The extra refrigerator and the outside clothes line was really helpful. This house is a town house. The backup beeps from a forklift(?) and the roosters started right after 5am our first morning. The Hanalei main drag is in front of the house. The hedge/fence keeps the traffic noise to a minimum, & the beeps & roosters were easily ignored. We slept with the windows opened & the fans on! We slept great! This was a first class house and we really enjoyed our 10 day stay! We certainly hope to come again! Thank you!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany N.

5 June 2023

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Thank you!

We are grateful for the opportunity to vacation in your family home. Thank you for letting us have use of the wagon, boogie boards, and other beach items. Love the outdoor shore! Everything was great!

Stayed 19 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

26 Apr 2023

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Life is better in Hanalei :)

This was one of our favorite places to stay in Hanalei. The walk to the beach was short and easy, and the walk to town even more so. There was plenty of room for everyone and the house was well stocked. Communication was quick and responsive. Hilary was wonderful in helping out. Can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARL D.

22 Apr 2023

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Spacious home close to the beach

Home has a great kitchen, outdoor shower, and has plenty of room spread out.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duane R.

17 Mar 2023

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Paradise found

We can't say enough positive things about this House! The home itself is stunning and the location cannot be beat. It is a short walk to the beach/surfing and two minute walk to town/ grocery store. There were six guys in our group on a surf trip and we had plenty of privacy and space with all the bedrooms and bathrooms. The home is stocked with every possible thing you could possibly need including surfboards, boogie boards, beach chairs, coolers on wheels etc. It even has an extra drink fridge in the carport which came in very handy. The manager Hilary was very professional and made our trip seamless. We had a 10/10 experience!!! We are already looking at dates for next year.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

5 Mar 2023

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Absolutely beautiful and perfect!

We stayed here with our family. The house is lovely with many artistic and beautiful touches. The kitchen is well stocked. We enjoyed the easy access to the beach and town. A perfect getaway..

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

LUCY D.

9 Feb 2023

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Loved our two weeks in this fabulous Hanalei house!!!

Our extended family spent two glorious weeks in this gorgeous house. It is a classic beautiful Hawaiian home with modern upgrades, wonderful beds, great kitchen, all the amenities. The cruiser bicycle was a hit. And Hilary, the property manager, is the best!!! Very responsive and helpful. Though we had the classic Hanalei rains, we were snug in the house. We could walk to Big Save Market in a minute, as we did sometimes several times a day. The beach is a quick walk away. It is a very convenient location, though there is some noise from the road and the poi company nearby. We all loved the place!!!!

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

8 Jan 2023

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Lovely home in beautiful location

The house was wonderful. Very accommodating property manager. Thanks for the stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura T., Duvall

23 Dec 2022

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Beautiful traditional Hawaiian home.

This gorgeous home has amazing views of the mountains, beautiful teak wood floors and interior, beautiful bedrooms and a wonderful living room for family gatherings. It’s located a block or two off the beach and town and our family loved the ease of daily life while staying at the house. Very relaxing! It was also fun to enjoy the bounty from the fruit trees on the property. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., Portland

26 Nov 2022

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Beautiful Garden

Hilary,the manager, was helpful and available. The house was well stocked with plenty of towels,paper products and kitchen supplies. Dining table was big enough for our Thanksgiving dinner. I was a little disappointed that the beach was not as close as I had anticipated. The younger folk had no problem with the walk and were down at the pier everyday. This was probably a once in a lifetime trip for me, I'm glad I found the perfect place for it

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

beverly r.

21 Nov 2022

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Perfect location!

The location is perfect. Close to the beach, shops, restaurants and farmers market. Lots of surfboards, beach gear and sand toys. The manger was very helpful and returned our messages promptly.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

6 Nov 2022

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Great Location

Great Location. Nice layout for multiple family members.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

20 Oct 2022

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Great stay in Hanalei!

We stayed here with our two girls ages 2 and 4. They had so much fun sleeping together in the room with the two twin beds. There is a pack n play and high chair here and all the beach things including a wagon, sand toys, and unbrellas! This was a great stay for us - we would love to come back ,maybe with another family next time (this place is really big!)

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022