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Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai.

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10631.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hanalei, HI
  • Hanalei Beach
    4 min walk
  • Hanalei Beach Park
    8 min walk
  • Hanalei Pier
    14 min walk
  • Princeville, HI (HPV)
    10 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Large Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Downstairs Ocean View Suite

1 King Bed

Guest Cottage Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Cottage Studio Bed

1 Queen Bed

Ocean view Master- Upstairs

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Ocean View Suite

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs En suite

Toilet · Shower only

Kitchen Powder Room

Toilet

Large Downstairs En Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Master En Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Ocean View

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai.

Renovated and expanded in July 2011 to include 7 bedrooms! Hanalei's classic property sits on over one acre of land. The largest oceanfront rental property in Hanalei Bay!

The residence and guesthouse have been upgraded throughout. New finishes include cherry floors, full granite slab baths, first rate appliances, and numerous floorplan enhancements. Sliding glass doors in guest cottage, master bedroom, upstairs and downstairs en suite bedrooms, living room and dining room encourages indoor/outdoor living in paradise. The property now features cutting edge aspects such as security, A/C, entry gate, and WiFi. Large HD flatscreen TVs in every bedroom. Bluetooth connectable speakers in both the kitchen and the living room.

The ultimate location and sprawling acreage with manicured landscaping and lawns down to the beach is unique to Hawaii. 'The Dolphin House' is the jewel of the north shore and offers a vacation dreams are made of! Simply the best in Hanalei.

Note: No weddings permitted on the property.
No more than 12 persons (gatherings) permitted on the property at any time.

Notification to all renters: this transient vacation rental is located within the tsunami evacuation zone.

TVR Registration Number: 5107


Property manager

mark & carlee thorrington
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
No weddings permitted; no gatherings of any kind of more than 12 people on the premises at any one time.
No same day back-to back check out and check in's between two parties.
Owners must be notified if private chef services are to be held. Only owner endorsed chef is permitted to perform said services onsite.

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 first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 550030150000, TA-113-676-0832-01, GE-113-676-0832-01

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

  • Hanalei Beach - 4 min walk
  • Hanalei Beach Park - 8 min walk
  • Hanalei Pier - 14 min walk
  • Hanalei Bay - 3 min drive
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hanalei holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hanalei Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hanalei Bay. Hanalei Beach Park and Waiʻoli Huiʻia Church & Waiʻoli Mission House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
Amazing location, huge green lawn to play games, great beach location, and walking distance from downtown. Something for everyone. We loved this property and hope to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No
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Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Hanalei Bay Home
The home is lovely and spacious. The location is unbeatable. The owner and property manager were very gracious and attentive to our needs. We enjoyed so much wonderful family time here. AC is only in the bedrooms but we quickly adjusted to the fans throughout the common areas.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dolphin House
Every single element of our stay at the Dolphin House was perfect for us. We were a group of eight, six adults and two young children. The home had ample room for all of us easily. The large, sweeping backyard lawn provided endless area for getting outdoors with the littles and romping around. Easy beach and town access, all easily walkable. The inside living area also was wonderfully large with loads of room for us all. We used a wagon for our 2 granddaughters to walk into town. We've been visiting Kauai for 35 years. Staying at the Dolphin House was one of the best experiences we've had visiting Kauai.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliott G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to spend time with family
Hanalei Bay is one of the most beautiful places on earth and this house is ideally located on it. We had a wonderful week with my family of 8 at the house. We swam every day and loved the ease of walking down the manicured lawn to the beach. Also the landscaping in general is top notch. The landscaping lighting at night is gorgeous. We played frisbee on the huge lawn, grilled steaks, ate on the patio, etc. A wonderful place and you'd be lucky to stay here. Jennifer, the property manager, was very helpful and accommodating to our schedule that got thrown off by winter travel craziness.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Updates needed
I stayed here 10 years ago and nothing really has changed. Love the house and location but it’s time for some new towels and bedding. The outdoor patio chairs were uncomfortable. The owner was very attentive and quick to respond to a problem with the freezer door handle and very helpful leading up to and throughout our stay. Jessica put us in touch with Chef Christophe who came to the house and made a couple amazing meals for our group. Overall, was great experience, house just needs a few updates.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

PETER B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The location on the bay, views, and gardens/landscaping make this property very special. It was an unforgettable family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on the beach
We had a wonderful time at Kai Nani. Great location, space for everyone, gorgeous surroundings and impeccable landscaping. Our only complaint was musty air conditioning in a couple rooms.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dolphin House NEVER disappoints
We stayed here 7 years ago and again this last June. There simply are no words to describe how magical this property is. The location is unbeatable and the pictures do it no justice. Staning on the lawn with the ocean waves breaking in front of you and turning around to see the lush mountians of Kauai with 12 cascading waterfalls! It's as if you stepped into Fantasy Island. Mark is a gracious owner and we can't thank him enough for opening his home to our family and friends for our stay. Just try to find a better alternative on Kauai, it's IMPOSSIBLE! So, if you can afford it, don't even think about waiting to book! Get that reservation going pronto or you will be out of luck next time you check the VRBO calendar. Thank you Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fabulous home
Wonderful well appointed home - terrific for a large family to gather. Close to everything. Air conditioned bedrooms are a huge plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey E., Atlanta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Locations don’t get better
The house is absolutely phenomenal! We all absolutely loved staying there. The walk into Hanalei is super easy and the setting is unbelievably picturesque. We would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe F., Solvang

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for multi-generational families
We have stayed at the Dolphin house 4 times over the last 10 years. The house is huge, and it is has a lot of sleeping options for big families. There are ground floor rooms for the grandparents, and a separate guest house for young families with babies. The house is ideally situated-- you just walk out the back door, and you are on the beach. You can also walk to town in less than 5 minutes for your morning coffee. The house is maintained impeccably, and it looks the same today as it did 10 years ago. There is no better spot to stay in Kauai!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elegant and Perfect for a Beach House
The Dolphin house was immaculate! Everyone in our party was comfortable and in awe of the living, sleeping and outdoor space. Jessica was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. Words do not describe the yard that leads to the beach. The grounds are very manicured and make it lovely to sit outside and enjoy the natural beauty all around. The kitchen was great for cooking a big breakfast and eating the at table on the lanai ...wow... Thank you Mark and Carlee and Jessica. It was a perfect family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best!
We had the best multi-generational stay at the Dolphin house. The location is magic - waterfalls, rainbows, mountains, ocean, stars and sunsets. The house is spacious, comfortable and so much fun with a great kitchen, pool table, card table, sound system, etc. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a superb property!! By far the best on Hanalei beach!!!! We have rented a few and this is at the top of our list! Perfect location (on the beach and close to town) great size house for 10, functional kitchen, location is actually magical (mountains in the background and beach). No other property at this price comes close to this one! Our beach was also very quiet, far from the public access. If I had to add a suggestion, I would ask for extra outdoor furniture (for cocktail hour maybe a couch/coffee table). Also, it was great that there was lots of beach chairs/umbrellas to use. And The grounds are so manicured! What a treat to spend our 2 weeks here!! We will for sure be back!!!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Our little group of 5 had more than enough room in this large house and guest house!! Beautiful views from everywhere and easy location for going into town! Look forward to our next trip!!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and plenty of space for the whole family
We loved our stay at Kai Nani. The location was perfect with views of the ocean and easy access to the beach. The kitchen was very well supplied with all the pots and pans and cooking utensils needed which made meal preparation easy but the knives were quite which was frustrating at times. The house and grounds were great for kids and the manager helped us coordinate a crib and stroller for our infant son which was very helpful.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan B., Salt Lake City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Holiday Ever
I can not tell you how great this property is. It checks every box! The location couldn't have been better, close to town and shopping, steps from the ocean. The home is perfectly laid out with plenty of space for everyone. Everything we needed was there, beach chairs, umbrellas, beach toys, snorkeling gear etc. There were plenty of puzzles and games. The kitchen was stocked with everything we could have needed. The whole package was top notch. Thank you so much for opening your home to us. It was unforgettable !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elena A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, and spaciousness!
Gorgeous location. Big spacious house. Well-appointed kitchen. What made this house and experience outstanding and what I haven't experienced elsewhere when renting was the property manager. Her attention was exemplary and I couldn't have asked for anything else. She went far above and beyond, communication was excellent, and she made all the difference in this experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark P., Boise, ID USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem in Hanalei
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Dolphin House "Kai Nani" in Hanalei. The home and property were spectacular. Access to the beach was a dream. Hanalei and the north shore of Kauai are a special treat due to the quiet, slow pace and Hawaiian hospitality.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation place.
Great. Close to food, shopping and on the beach. Perfect home for our family. Host, and owner were great to work with. I can not say enough good things about this property. Would love to come again and stay longer.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in the BEST location
We had a lovely time in this house. Had a couple of glitches in the beginning of our stay but Jessica, the property manager, was very responsive. We wish that the master bedroom had AC as it did when we stayed here previously. Overall, we would definitely stay here again as the location cannot be beat and the house and grounds are otherwise perfect!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Hanalei Property
We loved our stay at The Dolphin House. The location on the beach, the spacious and impeccably maintained grounds and walking proximity to town, cannot be beat. The house accommodates two families comfortably. The kitchen is well-appointed with all necessary equipment and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

David A.

Gem of the North Coast
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 had a wonderful stay at the Dolphin House. Logistically everything went smooth and the accommodations were as anticipated, very nice. The location to the top, beach assess and house floorplan all made it a perfect stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Spacious home at perfect location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a spacious home for our family of 7 adults and 3 children. It was set on a well kept, beautifully landscaped property. Our little ones loved the grassy lawn and we all loved the location on the beautiful beach at the end of the property. Our February weather was not perfect our 9 days, but this location minimized our disappointment with the sunshine, because the design of the house lets the outside come in on any day. The interior design was simple and tasteful with lots of clear surfaces to spread out on - no clutter! We kept a puzzle going on one table and our son-in-laws played pool while their children watched a movie - all in the same spacious room. The professional staff was gracious, helpful and easy to reach for questions. They were very responsive but not intrusive. Plus, there was good information in a notebook at the house that included menus from various restaurants and things to see and do. Our walks to Pinks Ice Cream shop became a daily routine. The property description was accurate, with lots of amenities (with the exception of no ice-maker). We loved the outside shower and foot-wash off the large patio to clean up after our time on the beach. The kitchen was well-stocked with equipment and cleaning supplies. We enjoyed cooking together in the large kitchen and eating on the patio. The balconies off the upstairs bedrooms were large with FABULOUS views of the bay and beach. The cottage, with 2 additional sleeping areas is a unique situation and just as nice as the main house. We will cherish our memories of this vacation and have already recommended the Dolphin House to our good friends in California.

About the host

Hosted by mark & carlee thorrington

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My parents purchased their dream home in 2008. I am honored to operate and manage the property for renters to enjoy. They knew it was the perfect home for their family of six, which now has expanded to twenty-two with sons and daughters-in-law and twelve grandchildren!

Why they chose this property

Hanalei Bay is our dream location. We had been vacationing in Kauai for some time and were intrigued by buying on the island. Once we stumbled upon Hanalei's beach, we knew we found the location. We have a big family that loves to surf, sunbathe, swim, snorkel, walk/run on the sand, play beach volleyball, and living on the sand was our priority. From the house, the town of Hanalei is an easy walk (3 or 4 blocks), so relaxing is simple as you simply do not need to get into a car until you return to the airport. The Dolphin house fits our expanding nuclear family of 6, and is on the sand. We found our dream!

What makes this property unique

Ocean front property is tough to come by. The large lawn leading to the sand is relaxing. We use the outdoor bbq regularly. We love the wi-fi, and high definition satellite TVs. New Ipod docks built into every bedroom in the house connected to house wide speaker system. We are in close proximity to everything a Hawaii vacation offers.

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