Kai Nalu, Spacious, Beachfront Home

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Dryer
Barbecue grill

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Waimea, Hawaii

Waimea Bay Beach
‪8 min walk‬
West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center
‪12 min walk‬
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
‪13 min walk‬
Lihue, HI (LIH)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Kai Nalu ... TVNCU #4228
Property located in Tsunami Evacuation Zone
GE-157-486-8992-01, TA-157-486-8992-01, TMK-160060060000

Solar Powered Chiltrix Air Conditioning System

No Smoking

Kai Nalu , which means 'Ocean Wave' in Hawaiian, is a beautiful home right on the beach in Waimea, between the river and the historic Waimea Pier. Located on the sunny West side of Kauai, this spacious and beautifully furnished home provides a perfect setting for your holiday in paradise.

Enjoy spectacular ocean views (enhanced by a fabulous view of Ni'ihau -- the Forbidden Island) and watch the sun set into the sea every evening from a nearly endless stretch of charcoal sand beach. Kayak from your back yard and enjoy the annual migration of the giant humpback whales (from late November 'til April).

Take a stroll down the beach at your leisure and if you happen to see green sparkles in the sand here, they are mineral crystals called olivine. Gem-quality olivine is known as peridot, the birthstone for August.

Two expansive lanais overlook views of Ni'ihau sunsets and are a great place from which to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or cool beverage along with the fabulous vista.

The living room is bright and comfortable with wonderful ocean views. The huge master bedroom suite has a sitting area and equally fabulous views. The master bath has marble floors, an over sized glass block shower and jacuzzi tub with an ocean view. The gourmet kitchen has a gas island cook top, tile counters and all appliances.

*** Cancellation Policy *** Cancellations for bookings require a 30-day written notice for refund of your initial deposit. The $50 reservation fee is non-refundable. If less than 30 days' written notice, the rent & excise tax are forfeited. ***

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Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number GE-157-486-8992-01, TA-157-486-8992-01, 160060060000

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. Aloha 'n Paradise Gallery and Faye Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kukuiolono Golf Course and Poipu Coast Trail. Talk Story Bookstore and Catamaran Kahanu are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

Waimea, Hawaii

What's nearby

Captain Cook Monument - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Waimea Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Waimea Canyon - 29 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kai Nalu, Spacious, Beachfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kai Nalu, Spacious, Beachfront Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kai Nalu, Spacious, Beachfront Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kai Nalu, Spacious, Beachfront Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waimea holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Cook Landing Site, Koke'e Mountains and Captain Cook Monument. Waimea Bay Beach and Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

26 Feb 2025

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

Even better than the photos!

This VRBO was everything we hoped for and more! The location was unbeatable—right on the beach, with stunning ocean views and just a short walk to restaurants and shops. The place itself was even better than the photos. Super clean and stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The hosts clearly put a lot of thought into the details, making it feel like a true home away from home.If you're looking for the perfect mix of relaxation and convenience in Hawaii, this is the spot. Already dreaming of coming back!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

7 Jan 2025

Great Place to Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great the location was good. Waimea is a great town.

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10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

21 Dec 2024

Perfect Vacation Home!

10/10 Excellent

Danna B.

23 Nov 2024

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

Quiet and relaxing.

Loved our stay. Home was clean and well stocked. The neighborhood is quiet which was wonderful. Able to walk on the beach daily. Walk to grocery store if needed. Would stay again in a heart beat. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

2 Dec 2024

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

Great location on chill part of the island

Outdoor dining area is great. The beach is not crowded at all. The house is spacious and offers a lot of privacy for each bedroom. The kitchen has all the utensils and pot/pans you need. But you will have to buy everything to cook with including oil, sugar, flour, and any baking stuff (baking soda etc).

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

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8/10 Good

Paulette S.

22 Oct 2024

Amazing location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was great. We had 4 couple and it worked for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

24 Feb 2024

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

Beautiful relaxation

Very clean, spacious, with all the amenities. Beautiful beach. Close to town. We enjoyed our stay, very much.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

15 Jan 2024

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

We loved staying at this home!

This home is so much better in real life. We loved having beachfront access, and being able to hear the waves. The beds are all very comfortable. We loved our stay and would book this house again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

19 Apr 2023

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

Quiet location in a small town

Away from the tourist rush, but close enough to join any excursions you want to do. Lots of room on the lanai for group meals and games.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie G.

20 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful Home

The property was well kept, very clean, quiet, beautiful beach to walk on, had everything we needed. Waimea is a nice quiet town with everything you need, grocery store, restaurants, shopping.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Luann R.

21 July 2024

Kauai Kai Nalu Vacation Stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

10 Feb 2024

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

Amazing

Love the location, loved the space of the house, loved the access to the beach, loved the neighbors!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene P.

11 Jan 2023

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

Kauai magic

Perfect quiet location especially watching the sun going down over the water after a busy day snorkelling and sightseeing.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

30 June 2023

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

Beautiful Waimea

This house was perfect for us. We had plenty of room and our host thought of everything to make the stay a pleasant one. Many items were provided for us and we had all the tools needed to cook, grill, enjoy the beach, and just hang out on the back yard. Stores in the town were an easy walk away. Loved our visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

20 Sept 2024

Kai Nalu

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

24 July 2024

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

Off the beaten path

House was great, neighbors were awesome. It’s not in your typical tourist zone and there is a shortage of good restaurants in the area. We stopped at Costco on our way in and picked up groceries, we cooked at the house several nights, the kitchen is well equipped and we fed 8 adults no problem. Only complaint the ice chest had no lid otherwise everything was as advertised.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena A.

15 Feb 2020

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

Perfect location for a large family

This house was perfect for our large group of adult family members. There is plenty of room for everyone and a bathroom for each bedroom. The kitchen was great and had fabulous knives for food preparation. The only down side was that the air conditioning quit working. Fortunately there were several fans available to move the air around and keep it cool. I would book this house again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

3 Jan 2024

Wonderful Stay

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ron E.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

“Beach house”

House is great. Location is good if you want a less touristy area. Beach is not useable. High surf area with churning water 24/7. Can’t get in it at all. Also no shaded area to enjoy it. Would have liked more transparency in the beach description for this VRBO. May have impacted my choice. Home was great!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Mary & Jeff N., Woodland, CA

28 Sept 2022

Lovely place!

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time at Kai’nalu. The house was perfect for our party of 7 - 6 adults and a little one. Each couple had their own room & bathroom and there was extra space for the little. The beach is steps away and so relaxing to just sit and watch. There were some minor things in the house that needed attention, and we left a list for the management company hoping that they’ll follow through fixing-they’d been very helpful with questions and assistance since we made our reservation.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

dale w.

6 Nov 2023

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

Kauai Paradise!

We had a great time staying at this beachfront property. The house was very nicely stocked with everything we needed for our week long stay. AC worked very nicely as it was pretty warm during our stay. It was very nice to walk out the back door and take morning walks on the beach. The property is located at the mouth of a river so the water is not as blue as other beaches. That area is also not good for swimming but the strolls on the beach were perfect or just hanging by the water listening to the waves crash, unbeatable. Every morning for breakfast we sat outside under the covered patio and enjoyed the view and sounds of the ocean. I personally love the west coast. It is not as touristy as the Princeville area and easy to get to beautiful beaches that are not at all crowded. The property management team was awesome too. Very responsive to all our needs. Will stay here again! Thank you!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff W., Saint Louis Park

19 May 2022

Wonderful family vacation on the beach

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 seven adults vacationed together in this home for a week. It was the perfect setting. The house was very comfortable and well-equipped from the kitchen to the beach chairs. The outside table was the perfect place to eat and play cards. And most of all, the lovely beach just beyond our backyard created time for conversation, relaxation and great walks with relative privacy. One surprise for us was how much we enjoyed the location in Waimea. It is more residential than touristy, and residents were very kind and welcoming. The location was so walkable -- just a few blocks from small grocery stores, good meals with delightful service at Wrangler's Steakhouse and of course Jo Jo's shaved ice, all just blocks away. We were also surprised to find that a place called "Chicken in a Barrel" was a great place to drink beer. The rental company was fully informative and easy to work with. As others have noted, it's not a swimming beach (though one is just a few miles away), and do beware the noisy roosters. Still, we had a wonderful vacation and we highly recommend this home.

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10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

27 Feb 2025

Family and friends in Kauai

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10/10 Excellent

Serge P.

30 Nov 2024

Great Family Home Vacation

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10/10 Excellent

Serge P.

29 Nov 2024

Great Family Home Vacation

About the host

Hosted by Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc

It all began with a vision. A desire to share the magical island of Kauai with the world. And, founder, Lucy Kawaihalau, has dedicated her life to that goal through Kauai Vacation Rentals. "In a vacation rental home or condo, you really feel like you're living here," reflects Lucy, "so bringing together home owners and guests to achieve the 'best fit' is only a part of our distinguished reputation. Our responsibilities are twofold. For our owners, we provide the best management and maintenance services so they can rest easy, knowing their homes are meticulously cared for, since they may be thousands of miles away from their investment. For our guests, we believe they should be treated like royalty." And, it is the respect for the guest that gained Kauai Vacation Rentals recognition throughout the world. A friendly team dedicated to serving the needs of guests, with attention to all the details, makes it all possible. "A vacation to Kauai is so meaningful," adds Lucy. "For some, it may be the trip of a lifetime. For others, it may be a yearly event. This is a splendid place to relax. Our guests are 'energized' when they go home. That's what we mean when we say, 'magical Kauai.' " This genuine business model embodies the Hawaiian word, 'Aloha,' and it has gained much recognition within the industry and business venues, including numerous awards. Many glowing articles have been written, from Kauai Business & Real Estate Magazine, Hawaii Business, and internationally distributed Travel & Leisure Magazine to famed Fortune Magazine. In fact, Lucy Kawaihalau was personally honored with coveted awards from the Small Business Administration and Kauai Chamber of Commerce for her successful business achievements. Lucy concludes, "I am deeply grateful for our recognition and awards. Yet, it is the phone call, with heartfelt and glowing remarks about a visit to Kauai from a satisfied guest that brings us great joy. Therein lies our greatest achievement."

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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