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True Beach-Front House on Kauai's Westside, in Historic Waimea - TVNCU #1126

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Beach Front "Hale Lokahi"
Imagine waking up with the the sand just a few steps from your bedroom door.
Dramatic ocean front views from almost every room!
Renovated Kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counter tops (May, 2023
We also added a new dishwasher in May, 2023!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Waimea, HI
  • Captain Cook Monument
    2 min walk
  • Koke'e Mountains
    3 min walk
  • Aloha 'n Paradise Gallery
    5 min walk
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

True Beach-Front House on Kauai's Westside, in Historic Waimea - TVNCU #1126

** This property is an approved vacation rental Licensed by the County of Kauai. #TVNC-1126 ** - State of Hawaii Business Registration #s GE-185-678-4384-01 & TA-185-678-4384-01 - 24 hr guest contact: Keenan Driver @808-639-0772 (guest emergencies only) Please do not call this # to book reservations

Be advised: This transient vacation rental property is located in a tsunami Evacuation Zone. Evacuation procedures are detailed in the rental agreement, as well as posted inside the house.

SAND, SUN, OCEAN and FUN at the BEACH.

Welcome to 'Hale Lokahi', where the only thing between the lanai and the ocean is the long sandy beach that seems to go for miles. The covered oceanfront lanai runs the full width of the house, so you have a front row seat from which to view sizzling sunsets over the ocean towards the island of Niihau. There are very few actual beachfront houses on the Westside, as most have a road between the house and the ocean. BUT NOT HERE!

You can walk to anything and everything from this location. The Waimea River is just short walk away offering fishing and kayaking opportunities. In less than 5 minutes, you can walk to either of the large grocery stores in Waimea, several restaurants and shops, or take in a movie at the Historic Waimea Theater. Walk in the footsteps of Captain Cook, where he came ashore in 1778 as the first Westerner to come to Hawaii. This is old Hawaii and far from the tourist crowds. Quiet and peaceful with the dry sunny climate that guarantees you the best weather for your vacation.

This lovely “beach cottage” belongs to one of the older families of Kauai. Until recently, it was used exclusively by their large family as a place to get together and enjoy the beach. Newly renovated, they have opened up their home to share with a few lucky vacationers. This may be just the place you have been looking for.

This one story cottage sits on a large oceanfront lot and offers 3 bedrooms, two of which are Oceanside, and all 3 have a/c. There are three full baths, so no one has to wait to get ready to enjoy the day. Life here is meant to be lazy and enjoyed. Take a long walk on the beach, sit in the shade of the covered lanai, or just enjoy a good book waiting for one of those fabulous Westside sunsets. Because we face westward, this is the only part of the island that has a sunset view over the ocean, and what a view this is. This house is spacious enough for 3 couples, a large family, or a couple celebrating their wedding with a wonderful honeymoon. There is a large kitchen, fully equipped to make a gourmet meal at home served at your own private ocean-side table. All the furniture and bedding is new along with an updated kitchen and baths. It’s not likely that you will have a rainy day here on the Westside, but if you want to catch one of those morning football games or watch a movie, you have a new 40'' flat screen LCD television complete with 'High Definition' Cable service! We also have a blu-Ray/DVD player, stereo system with CD and ipod dock, and of course, wireless Internet so you can stay stay connected.

So what are you waiting for? If you have the time, we have the perfect place for your vacation.

TO SEE WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING, PLEASE CHECK OUT THE TRAVELER REVIEW SECTION BELOW!

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Property manager

Chad Slayton
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: 12
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
Smoking allowed outside ONLY

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 160070090000, TA-185-678-4384-01, GE-185-678-4384-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waimea

Located in Waimea, this holiday home is on the beach. Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park and Waimea State Recreational Pier reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Talk Story Bookstore and Catamaran Kahanu. Kauai Coffee Company and Hawaii Trading Post are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Captain Cook Monument - 2 min walk
  • Koke'e Mountains - 3 min walk
  • Waimea Bay Beach - 7 min walk
  • West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center - 11 min walk
  • Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Porky's Kauai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aloha Sweet Delights - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Japanese Grandma's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Tacos - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is True Beach-Front House on Kauai's Westside, in Historic Waimea - TVNCU #1126 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at True Beach-Front House on Kauai's Westside, in Historic Waimea - TVNCU #1126?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at True Beach-Front House on Kauai's Westside, in Historic Waimea - TVNCU #1126?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is True Beach-Front House on Kauai's Westside, in Historic Waimea - TVNCU #1126 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waimea holiday home is just steps away from Cook Landing Site and Koke'e Mountains. Captain Cook Monument and Aloha 'n Paradise Gallery are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waimea Heaven
As much as the house worked well for our little group, we spent most of our time on the Lanai listening to the ocean and watching beautiful sunsets and sunrises. The kitchen is perfect and all the rooms were as listed! We will go back and wished we had the time to explore Waimea more!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I don’t want to leave
Absolutely beyond great. This property is true beach front with an open neighborhood access on one side which is lightly used and adds to the view along beach that appears remote (any structures are two or less stores and behind a vegetation buffer. The beach is fine sand. It is also a steep entry - no safe for swimming imo. There is also a fishing pier in walking distance. The house has a generous
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Thank you so much for allowing me and my family to stay in your VRBO! The house was amazing, from beach towels to fully stocked kitchen… amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family home
A beautiful home on the water…walking distance to Waimea pier and downtown. We loved our stay — great communicators and ease at getting to home was wonderful. We were there in August so it was hot during the day. Hopeful for an air conditioner unit in common room. Bedrooms were all comfortable with air. We would book again!!! Thank you!!! Mahalo!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal Beach House in Waimea
If you're looking or a great house on the beach in Kauai, look no further. In the garage, one will find beach umbrellas, chairs, and a cooler for your forays to local beaches and an extra fridge. Once inside, you'll find a clean, spacious house with a very well appointed kitchen, all bedrooms have air conditioning, all the towels you could possibly need. Out the back door is the ocean view lanai where we spent a lot of our time, watching beautiful sunsets every night from there. Salt Pond Beach is 10 minutes away for grat snorkeling and the road up Waimea Canyon even closer. We have found Chad to be a great property manager and his local representative, Keenan, very responsive to any issues we encountered. Alan, the groundskeeper is also very friendly and helpful. I don't think we could find a better place than this and we will be back as often as we can!
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All that we hoped for.
The home is great, very well equipped with every essential. Close to stores and eateries. Beautiful views. Very relaxing. Ocean sound is wonderful but it is not a swimming beach. The waves crash right on shore and are very rough. The black sand beach is perfect for long walks and the historic pier is fun. Be aware you are in a working neighborhood which means early morning noise. All in all it was fabulous.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherylee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House with Beautiful Views
This house is Awesome! 3 bedroom, 3 bath and perfect for our group of 6 with 3 adults, 2 teenagers and a child. Upon arrival, the house was very clean and furnished with tons of things to help our trip from dishes and towels, to shampoo and sunscreen. The sunset here can't be beat!!! Walking or driving to a few local eateries is simple. On this side of the island, you are close to Waimea Canyon and the most beautiful beach on the planet, Polihale!!! The only 2 things I feel are important to know. This beach is not swimmable. Wading in the water and playing on the beach is fine, but direct swimming was not safe during our trip in April. Also, Poipu, Kapaa and Princeville/Hanalei are a bit of a drive. Poipu about 25 minutes, Kapaa 45-50 and North Shore 1 and 1/2 hours. We knew this going in, because we have visited the island numerous times, but it could be a surprise to others. For us, being in the more local part of the island truly immerses you in the culture and true Aloha of Kauai. Would definitely rent again! Also, Chad is the best!!! Phenomenal communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Pam H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Our 5-day stay
Honest feedback with Aloha: Pros: —Communication with Chad was excellent, as were instructions. —Location is great to walk for meals and shopping. Very short drive to Chicken in a Barrel/Da Pizza— excellent food! —House is very close to canyon state parks. Cons: —House needs a thorough cleaning—unfortunately we had to do a fair amount of cleaning upon arrival to feel comfortable enough to stay for the 5 nights. When we requested new shower curtain liners and a sheet for the king bed, Chad responded quickly. —Because the house is in a neighborhood with dogs, be aware they’ll be barking early morning. —Property description does need to specify that beach is not swimmable rather than having to discover that in guests’ reviews. This property may be suitable for some travelers, but for us we would not stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration with family.
It was a wonderful house at a perfect location. The house was spacious and the kitchen had every cooking utensil and appliance. Could walk to stores, restaurants, and bank. The host was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house and town.
Loved the house and Waimea town. Great access to Waimea canyon and had a fun meal at wranglers steakhouse. Also Da Booze Shop for quick decent plate lunch. Only drawback is beach not swimmable because of muddy water coming in from the river. Salt pond in Hanapepe or down to Kaheka beach to swim.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this property!
We would highly recommend this property. Let me get right to it. The ocean view and ocean sounds from the lanai were just amazing! The view is framed with mature palm trees and lush ground cover. The beach and the ocean view is essentially all yours. Hardly ever see anyone on the beach. We chose to stay at this property in lieu of staying at a crowded resort. This felt like our own private space and a very relaxed setting. The house was somewhat older but very clean, beautiful furniture, kitchen extremely well equipped with quality cookware, appliances, dishes, spices, dishwasher, condiments, sheet pans, cutting board, washer-dryer. When using the sink you can look out large window and look at the ocean. Can’t beat that. Each bedroom has its own window air conditioner. To be honest the running of the air conditioner along with very comfortable bed we both slept like a rock! 2 bedrooms have sliding glass doors to lanai. You will find out that you will be out on the lanai about 90% of the time you are at the house. 2 car garage. 1 block away is a very convenient and nice market/grocery store that had everything we desired. Gas grill on lanai for grilling. Tiki torches. 2 umbrellas and lawn chairs for sitting on beach to take in the sights and sounds of the ocean. This was the most relaxing vacation I have ever been on in my life and the property and its location had a lot to do with that. Mahalo to the property manager - Chad and contact Keenan. Have a great vacation...Aloha!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous View!
Gorgeous view, although the beach out back is not one for swimming. The house is a bit dated, but it was fine for the two of us, we weren't looking for modern or remodeled. The AC units are only in the bedrooms, so it got a little hot in the living room and kitchen. The place was clean and had the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Beach gear was there for our use. The location is off the beaten path, so expect 30+minute drives to see other venues, beaches, towns, etc...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overdue Honeymoon
The property is exactly as advertised. We had an amazing time! The house is beautiful and located within a neighborhood away from the touristy areas, which we wanted. We pretty much had the beach to ourselves. We will definitely stay here again. Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant getaway
House was very clean. The open layout allowed for great airflow. Air conditioning in the bedrooms made for comfortable sleeping. Absolutely loved the constant sound of the waves. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Judy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Needs central air
My biggest issue was no AC in main part of house and very noisy window AC units. When I say very noisy my experience was in the bedroom with the two single beds. No sleep for me the entire trip. Other issue was We like to play dice and cards in evening. Too hot to do it inside and not supposed to be noisy outside after 9. Too hot to be inside and too noisy to be outside, Bit of an issue. If this house had central air it would have been perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at waimea beach house
The house was wonderful. Easy walk to the beach and into town for food. The kitchen was very nice and well stocked with cookware and there where even spices. We enjoyed it being in a quiet town instead of a crowded resort area. We often had the beach to ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josef L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay
We enjoyed our stay very much, accommodation is generous, you find everything you need there. Supermarket is next to the place, also there are nice small restaurants there. If you need to recover it’s the best place. Also many nice trails nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Visit to the Valley of the Temples on Oahu via Kauai Vacation
Beautiful week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kauai Getaway
This was a beautiful property, exactly as advertised. Steps away from the beach and within walking distance of several great restaurants and a grocery store. The house was well stocked and everything was in perfect, working order. Chad was a great host with prompt and thorough communication and very accommodating. The check-in/check-out process was seamless. My family thoroughly enjoyed our days there and would jump at the opportunity to stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hale Lokahi Fantastic Stay
This is now our go-to place on Kaua'i! House is in great location, right on the beach. However, not a lot of people on the beach due to Waimea River silt in the water, so it feels very private. That said, Salt Ponds Beach is less than 10 minutes away for great swimming/snorkeling. House is very well appointed - all modern, yet easy to use appliances (fridge, stove oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer), very nice cooking utensils, plenty of nice towels, both bath and beach. In the garage there were handy beach chairs, two different size coolers for our beach picnics. Property manager Chad and local contact Keenan were great to work with and provided excellent communication! We'll be back as soon as we can!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Carol K., Hillsboro, OR ,USA

Liked: Check-in, communication
Waimea Kauai beach house
View from back veranda is stunning. Cleanliness was an issue. Many ants, had to buy Terra Ant traps for every room to keep from being overrun. Not all windowsills had been cleaned, much dust. Only bedrooms have window air conditioners. Every room had ceiling fans, which helped, but main living area and kitchen rarely was less than 80 degrees most of stay, with windows and screened doors opened to allow maximum breeze flow through. House tightly shut, all fans off when we arrived in late afternoon, so was stifling hot the first night. Kitchen very adequately stocked, and nice supply of condiments, cooking oil, & seasonings in cupboard and refrigerator, so did not have to buy those. Twin beds not very comfortable, all others fine. Lots of towels, beach towels, beach chairs, great for excursions. House is quite old, not very updated, no dishwasher (yet). Many screens have holes in them, so bugs still get in. Neighborhood is a mixture of older family homes and newer rental units, and quite a mix of how well kept up they are. The town is small, but we found many excellent places to eat, and tried most of them. Favorites: Shrimp Station, Island Taco, Hoku food truck, Porkies. Least Favorite: BBQ and Da Pizza at Plantation Cottages - meats tasty, bland Mac salad, very miserly toppings on expensive pizza.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Katie A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Bugs
We were overwhelmed by the bugs. Bugs on the lanai. Bugs in the kitchen. Bugs in the bedroom. Bugs in the bathroom. Everywhere. I wish there was mention of the bugs. Also that the beach isn’t a swimming beach because of the hammerhead sharks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

LAURA A., Lawrenceville, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our vacation in Waimea
This house was exactly as expected. There was plenty of space in the bedrooms and living area. The view from the patio was awesome! It was so nice that the kitchen had some basic supplies so we could cook a few nights. We were also so glad to have beach chairs, beach towels, and a cooler for two trips to drive to nicer beaches. The only reason I would not stay here again, is because this part of the ocean is not swimmable. But we did know that upfront. Another plus was being able to walk to Wrangler steakhouse. Not only was the steak fantastic but the fish was also. Excellent food and service!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base for exploring Waimea canyon
Exactly as described in the listing. Wonderful place to stay and explore the quiet laid back part of the island. Well stocked with amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good beach/town location.
This property was conveniently located on an oceanfront sandy beach and was nicely appointed. The house was ideal except for two homes directly across the street occupied by locals who did not tend to their barking dogs tethered in their front yards. Our 6 night stay was interrupted day and night by the disturbance.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

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