The Wai'oli, by Hanalei Bay, 2B/2BA w/AC; Minute Walk to bay, beach, & town

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The Waioli in Hanalei Main Room - This 2 AC Bedroom, 2 full bath open floor plan retreat is central to all Hanalei Town, Hanelei Bay and Northshore points of interest. The spacious interior areas and outdoor tropical grilling and dining lanai create plenty of zones for everyone to unwind, relax or connect.

Northshore Hanalei Bay Beach Mountain View - Northshore Hanalei Bay Beach Mountain View

WAI living - There are plenty of places to enjoy the different activities of the day.

Northshore Hanalei Bay Pier Mountain View 2 - Northshore Hanalei Bay Pier Mountain View 2

WAI kitchen - The large kitchen has what you need to make some meals and great views of the Hanalei mountain range.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4135.6 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Hanalei, Hawaii

Hanalei Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Hanalei Bay
Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
‪11 min drive‬
Princeville, HI (HPV)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This upscale beach home with AC in the bedrooms is part of a duplex. A short stroll from the beach, granite counters, travertine floors, Hawaiian style furnishings, top line appliances, stainless steel BBQ & outdoor shower in your private back yard await you. Cool and relaxing, convenient to all the North Shore beaches. Standard occupancy is 4.

A two-minute stroll will bring you to Waioli Beach Park in the center of Hanalei Bay. A few blocks away lies the Hanalei town center with eclectic shops, beach toy rentals (masks, boards, kayaks and bicycles), market, fish store and excellent restaurants.

It's all in the neighborhood, and Hanalei is a great neighborhood with a fabulous bay, beautiful mountains, waterfalls and rainbows. These are the best rates in Hanalei for this quality and proximity to the bay.

With all the Hanalei has to offer, well maintained calming space so close to the bay & Hanalei town, this is a fabulous value for a larger group & multi-generational families.

There are 2 bedrooms, one king, 2 twins, and loft with full size bed for younger folks & 2 full baths. A hot and cold outside shower for after the beach is a wonderful plus. Listed rate is for the standard occupancy of 4, but home can accommodate up to 5. Extra guest fee for the 5th person is $20/night + tax per person. This fee is collected after booking. There is a limit of only 5 guests total.

Please be aware that when you book this house or any accommodations by the ocean in Hawaii, not on a bluff, you are booking in a tsunami evacuation zone. Evacuation instructions will be in the house and notice of the tsunami evacuation zone will be part of your contract. Also please know that we cannot accommodate charging of electric vehicles at this property.

(Licensed Kauai Vacation Rental TVNC 1196) TMK# 550040520000

Property manager

Suzanne Kobayashi

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

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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

Property Registration Number 550040520000, GE-076-395-9296-01, TA-076-395-9296-01

About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is in the mountains 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 jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.

Hanalei, Hawaii

What's nearby

Hanalei Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hanalei Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Princeville Makai Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
Hideaways Beach - 14 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬2 min drive
‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Tahiti Nui - ‬19 min walk
‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wai'oli, by Hanalei Bay, 2B/2BA w/AC; Minute Walk to bay, beach, & town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wai'oli, by Hanalei Bay, 2B/2BA w/AC; Minute Walk to bay, beach, & town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wai'oli, by Hanalei Bay, 2B/2BA w/AC; Minute Walk to bay, beach, & town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Wai'oli, by Hanalei Bay, 2B/2BA w/AC; Minute Walk to bay, beach, & town located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Hanalei Beach and Waiʻoli Huiʻia Church & Waiʻoli Mission House. Hanalei Beach Park and Hoʻopulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

16 Apr 2025

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

Wonderful space and close to everything

The Wai’oli was steps to the beach and a quick walk (or even quicker drive) into central Hanalei. Everything was as advertised and the views from the kitchen window / front of the house were spectacular.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

26 Mar 2025

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

Perfect location

The house was well equipped and location was great. We enjoyed our stay and the kitchen was fully stocked with supplies.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthias K.

3 Mar 2025

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

Great mid winter break getaway

Our family of four had a great time spending mid winter break here. The house was clean, the kitchen well equipped and everything just as shown in the listing. It's a quick stroll to the wonderful beach and a longer walk (with kids) to the town center and pier. A good assortment of towels, beach towels and beach gear was available at the house. The AC in the bedrooms were nice to have. Beds were on the soft side and the host didn't provide shampoo or body wash. I hope we'll be able to visit again and I'd recommend this home to a friend.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

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10/10 Excellent

R A.

26 Feb 2025

Wonderful home

10/10 Excellent

David B.

17 Feb 2025

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

Very nice getaway

The property is in a great location, within walking distance of the "downtown" Hanalei as well as the beach. The unit was clean and well stocked. We would definitely stay here again if we returned to Hanalei.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

24 Jan 2025

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

Hanalei Bay Home

A fully equipped & wonderful home that offers most everything you need. Great location close to restaurants & shops in the quaint village of Hanalei. Walking distance to beaches. 10 out of 10 for our 9 days stay.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

22 Dec 2024

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

Heavenly Hanalei

3rd trip to the island & first time getting a vacation rental. We were happy we did & will definitely be booking this property again. I loved walking to the bay every morning coffee in hand. The property is like something out of a fairytale. Waterfalls can be seen from the kitchen sink & there’s a snail & mushroom garden in the back. Please don’t take the snails shells & be careful where you walk. Mahalo for the lovely stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

29 Oct 2024

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

Wonderful Stay in Hanalei

We had a wonderful time in Hanalei! The home is just around the corner from the beach (<5min walk) and was a wonderful retreat to eat, sleep, and relax when not at the beach. We would absolutely stay here again during our next trip to this magical place!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

16 Sept 2024

Great!

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: Our family of 3 stayed for 5 nights at the Wai'oli house. We are frequent Hanalei visitors, but first time at this rental and would happily stay again. Nothing fancy, but it was comfy inside and outside and well-appointed with everything we needed. Short walk to beach and town.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

30 July 2024

Nice Place in Hanalei

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Our family of four stayed here for five nights in July. The house was well appointed and a short walk to the beach. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was well appreciated. The kitchen was great to cook in. The kids loved the loft area. Easy access to Hanalei for shopping and dining. A great springboard location for local beaches and other experiences.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

29 July 2024

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

Amazing

We loved this house so much we didn’t want to leave! Perfect location a block from the beach. Right by town. Loved the hot outdoor shower and the private yard was perfect for morning workouts. View from kitchen window is gorgeous

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

16 July 2024

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

Perfect Hanalei Bay Getaway

The property is well equipped and set up for a long family getaway. We stayed for 7 days and didn't want to leave. The house is spacious, and the bedrooms are comfy and air conditioned. It's very well located... a 10 minute walk to organic and regular markets, and a 5 minute walk to a great swimming & surfing beach, and 15 minute drive to snorkeling at Tunnels beach to the west or Anini beach to the east, and a close walk or drive to fantastic restaurants if you don't want to cook. From our experience, this is the best side of the island, and this house is a perfect home base from which to experience it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

23 June 2024

Great place to stay close to Hanalei Bay

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: This is a really nice place to stay in Hanalei. Beautiful, spacious kitchen and comfortable beds. It's a short 2 block walk to the beach and even the property is on the main road, it's quiet and peaceful. Really nice to have a/c in the bedrooms. The house has just about everything you need for the beach (but you'll need to rent boogie boards if you want that). I would definitely stay here again. I have rented with the management company before and they are very responsive and professional.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

17 June 2024

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

The perfect house for the perfect vacation!

We normally stay in hotels but decided to try a house this time and we are so glad we did! We were married in Hanalei 23 years ago and wanted to bring our teenage daughters to see the area. The house was perfect for our family of four. The girls had their own room and bathroom which was great and the proximity from the house to the beach and town were both amazing! The house was so well stocked and clean. And, it was quiet except for an occasional rooster. LOL We enjoyed cooking at the house and we used the beach chairs and towels for our daily visit to the beach. The washer and dryer were clean and new and convenient. We had everything we needed and could not have asked for a better experience at this property. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William P.

9 June 2024

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

Great location

One block from the beach and walkable to town and restaurants. House was clean and as described. Beach accessories can use some updating. We enjoyed the property.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas Z.

29 May 2024

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

Hanalai Stay

This 2-bedroom was perfect for 4 adults. The rooms were great and both had AC units, which were much appreciated. The kitchen, dining room and living room were comfortable and spacious. The kitchen was well-stocked with utensils and appliances. The location was great, just a short walk from Pine Trees parking lot and beach. We were very happy here and would definitely come back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Creighton L.

22 May 2024

Great rental in Hanalei

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 great time over a 4 day weekend in Hanalei at this clean and well-furnished house that is perfectly located ~1/2 mile from Hanalei center (so easy access, but without the people and traffic closer to town). It was a VERY rainy weekend, and there was more than enough space for 4 adults (2 couples) to both spend time together, and have time alone. With the rain, did not get to use the lanai/backyard much, but it looked really nice. Hanalei itself is such a great little town, especially this time of year before the tourists come in throngs. Highly recommend this house (and this rental company, great folks who were easy to work with, and responsive).

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

14 May 2024

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

Great spot by the beach

This is a great spot in Hanalei. Walking distance to the beach, we went everyday. Beautiful view of the mountains and waterfalls out the kitchen window. Kitchen was well equipped, we cooked in every night. Outdoor shower was a huge bonus after beach time, and the outdoor grill was great. We will be back for sure.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

5 Apr 2024

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

Incredible location!

We had a terrific stay! The location is just amazing--a two minute walk from the beach, right near a wonderful break called Middles, where we loved surfing every day. The hosts were helpful and the yard/outdoor space was even better than it looked in the pictures. The interior wasn't as bright as I expected, based on the pictures, but it was nice and spacious. We hope to stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

courtney w.

27 Mar 2024

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

Great house in great location

Great house. Location is perfect - close to beach and town. Nice kitchen to cook in and comfortable rooms. Back yard was nice to shower off after the beach and clean gear. Would def stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

8 Mar 2024

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

Hanalei Bay Gem

Just as others have written, this is a comfortable home with a very well stocked kitchen that is super convenient (1.5 blocks) to the beach. The proximity let us maximize beach time because we could quickly walk over when the rain stopped.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita "Beth" B.

27 Feb 2024

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

Waves all night

Walk to Hanalei town. Truly 4 minute walk to beach. Dinner at AMA, Bar Acuda (get reservations far enough in advance) and breakfast and lunch at Hanalei Bread. Thanks to Beach and Bluff for sharing your beautiful home!!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne V. G.

28 Dec 2023

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

Perfect Hanalei Base

We had a wonderful stay in Hanalei. The property was well equipped and comfortable with easy access to town and the beach. Everything was easy!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

11 Dec 2023

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

Perfect Thanksgiving week vacation

The house was perfect! Had everything we needed. Great location too. Highly recommend and will probably be back ourselves!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

10 Dec 2023

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

Terrific home in a beautiful location

We were very pleased with our rental. The house was as advertised - actually a bit nicer! Clean, spacious with a cute yard and easy walk to a spectacular beach. Well located for exploring Kauai. As stated, the A/C is only for the bedrooms, but that was completely adequate. The kitchen was very well appointed and we enjoyed cooking during our stay.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

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