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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

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Kitchen

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

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HAENA, HI

Makua Beach16 min walk
Hanalei Bay15 min drive
Princeville Makai Golf Club24 min drive
Lihue, HI (LIH)67 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the loc...

Peter O.

Jan 31, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Exemplifies tranquillity for which Kauai's north shore has long been valued.

Waiohonu ... TVNCU #1144
Property located in Tsunami Evacuation Zone
GE-033-987-0720-01, TA-033-987-0720-01, TMK-580080300000

No Air Conditioning

No Smoking

Lush, tropical foliage and spacious grounds surround this delightful, beachfront home. It exemplifies the tranquility for which Kauai's north shore has long been valued. Vaulted ceilings add a spacious feel to the large living area which offers fabulous ocean views. Amid gentle breezes, the lanai is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy nature's impressive panorama and spectacular sunsets.

Just steps from your door, the beautiful, white-sand beach invites leisure activities. Have a picnic, build a sand castle, stroll along the extensive coastline, watch for playful dolphins off shore or simply bask in the sun's warmth and experience total relaxation. Dine in the privacy of your vacation hideaway or take a scenic drive to neighboring Hanalei about ten minutes away.

There is a nice variety of restaurants and cafes here as well as small shops which welcome browsing. A five-minute drive beyond Hanalei brings you to Princeville for additional shops and eateries as well as two challenging golf courses ranked among the nation's very best.

Activities nearby include seasonal swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, hiking, sightseeing, sightseeing, shopping, tennis and golf.

*** 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. ***

Property manager

Kauai Vacation Rentals and Real Estate, Inc

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number GE-033-987-0720-01, TA-033-987-0720-01, 580080300000

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Limahuli Garden and Reserve and Island Sails are also worth visiting. Kayaking, scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

HAENA, HI

What's nearby

Makua Beach - 16 min walk
Hanalei Bay - 15 min drive
Princeville Makai Golf Club - 24 min drive
Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 27 min drive
Hideaways Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬18 min drive
‪Tahiti Nui - ‬18 min drive
‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exemplifies tranquillity for which Kauai's north shore has long been valued. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exemplifies tranquillity for which Kauai's north shore has long been valued.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exemplifies tranquillity for which Kauai's north shore has long been valued.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Exemplifies tranquillity for which Kauai's north shore has long been valued. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hanalei holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kepuhi Point Beach, Wainiha Beach Park and Makua Beach. Haena Beach Park and Canon's Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Randall R.

14 June 2024

Haena

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

8 Apr 2024

Totally underrated!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

31 Jan 2024

Our Very Special Retreat 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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stay here every year because there is no other place on earth that gives us this kind of rest and refreshment. Love working with Kauai Vacation Rentals.

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10/10 Excellent

David H.

5 Sept 2023

5 Star Property & Location

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F., Dallas, TX

5 June 2023

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

Wonderful beach front home

The short walk to the beach was amazing. the rest of the home and neighborhood was just additional benefit.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

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10/10 Excellent

John S.

5 June 2023

The Road to High Adventure

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 have vacationed on the North Shore Kauai since the mid 1970's. Waiohonu was a perfect location for our stay. We enjoyed privacy, comfort, walks on the beach, and beautiful sunsets during our stay. We enjoyed cooking meals in the well equipped kitchen or going out to many of the local restaurants. The customer service was outstanding. I receive a phone message from the management alerting me to an upcoming temporary power outage early the next morning due to electrical company maintenance for our general area.My son and his friend went on a hike to Kalalau for a few days. The trail is less than a mile from the house. My wife and I went ocean fishing and caught dinner for quite a few days. Hanalei is flush with Hawaiian culture and food. The Tahiti Nui, Kalypso, and The Hanalei Dolphin were our favorites. In the past visits we drove to the south side of the island, but we did not want to spend that much time away from this beautiful property. We frequented the restaurant Opakapka that is walking distance from the house. Very good food including fresh fish. At the end of the day we looked forward to sitting on the beach in front and watching some of the most beautiful sunsets.

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10/10 Excellent

john h.

21 Apr 2023

Waiohonu

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: The north shore property is beautiful in every aspect. The pictures do not do it justice. The large private home, 20 steps from the ocean is a dream. My wife and I spent 12 days at the house with everything you could imagine; coolers, beach chairs, well stocked kitchen, and windows everywhere to see out. No air conditioning, however, with the windows open the house got cold at night enough to use covers in bed.John H.Inlet NY

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

13 Apr 2023

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

On the most beautiful beach

The listing pictures do not do this house justice. The beach beyond the house is right off the yard— you can watch sunsets looking west along the coast and walk to tunnels (30 min) along the beach. The neighborhood is quiet, beautiful, and friendly. The house was incredibly well stocked (more so than any other Vrbo we’ve used), including beach chairs and a cooler. If I had to say anything negative it would be the lack of a full wall on the master and the 2nd bedroom was a little snug for our 11 and 13 year olds, but the listing pics are accurate. Thanks for an incredible stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Paul S., San Diego, CA

19 Mar 2023

Delightful

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8/10 Good

cindy b.

16 Mar 2023

waiohnou

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: very nice, it is a nice location, the house does not have a covered lania therefore it is hard to sit outside on the rainy days, which you can have a lot of in the winter time on the north shore. The screens need to be addressed so that you do not have to deal with the mosquitoes. an inexpensive fix

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10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

11 Feb 2023

Our Very Special Retreat Place

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

28 Nov 2022

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

Wainiha!

The home was the perfect location to be out of the hustle bustle. Emersed in the beauty of the North shore the Ocean sounds caressed us to sleep in this open-air well-appointed beach bungalow.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

22 June 2022

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Loved it!

Amazing location and houses. Loved everything about it! Great snorkeling just steps away. Sunrise and sunset over water right in front of house was a great surprised. .

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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2/10 Terrible

Peter S.

10 June 2022

Waiohonu May

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great Location, Well stocked kitchen, beach toys, chairs, games, etc. Comfortable except could use new bed in Master. Clean. It was nice that the foliage in front was trimmed for great views of the ocean-in the past it had grown up and blocked the view.

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10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

5 June 2022

Pretty much perfect

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: First, Kauai Vacation Rentals is wonderful and trustworthy and takes care of anything you need. So be confident using this company!As for Waiohonu... we found it to be pretty much perfect and will be back yearly, if possible. If you are looking for 'deluxe' accommodations and need A/C this is not for you. Which is not to say it isn't lovely.. it is!! It's just not 'fancy.'The location is perfect. And private. While there are houses on either side, the yard is large and the vegetation makes it private. You can lay out in the sun and run around in the house and yard however you like, if you get my drift. The view from the house and the deck is amazing. And the beach is right there past the palm trees. The beach in front of the house is a perfect place to watch the sunrise and sunset, both stunning. You need to walk to the right about 3 houses to get to a perfect place to swim, which we did often. (There is a lot of coral right in front of the house.)I was impressed by how well stocked the kitchen was with equipment. We hit Costco on the way from the airport and while we ate out a few times, as there are good places to eat in Hanalei, I also cooked a fair amount and, as a chef, I was never really in need. Excellent. The living area is very comfy, as are both bedrooms. I slept well in the twin bed in the room with two twin beds. My friend won the coin toss and also loved the larger bed in the other bedroom. Again, impressed by the quality. No, there is no A/C but we were never uncomfortable as the breezes were almost constant. With all the screened windows open, the house stayed cool with a lovely breeze. While we did a few excursions and hikes, I could come to this house for a couple of weeks and never leave and be very content. It's terrific!!

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10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

19 May 2022

Our very special retreat

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: First, let me say that Kauai Vacation Rentals is an absolute joy to deal with. They really showed the integrity and competence of their organization through this pandemic when flexibility was so important. Now on to Waiohonu... honestly, for what my wife and I want in this time of restoration and refreshment where we want the sea...we want mountains... we want privacy and simplicity with all the comforts... this place is perfect... this must be our tenth time here. The only reason we would stay anywhere else is because we had to. It is the perfect spot on the most beautiful island.

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10/10 Excellent

Ralph d.

19 May 2022

The separate kingdom

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10/10 Excellent

Bill Hellinghausen H.

19 May 2022

Perfect location, great house

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10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

19 May 2022

Our very special retreat every year

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: Once again....like every year....we come to this perfect nest in Haena! Cup of coffee before dawn and amble down to the beach to watch the sunrise....several hikes along the Kalalau Trail... long beach hikes to Kee Beach... a few monk seals... and GREAT service from Kauai Vacation Rentals.... Back again next year!

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10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

10 May 2022

Kauai Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 was our second stay at Waiohonu. It was fantastic once again. Highly recommend this rental.

10/10 Excellent

Roxie G.

4 Jan 2022

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

Beachfront paradise

This was a beautiful house and the location was perfect! It’s right on the beach were you can snorkel over an awesome reef. There’s shopping 15 minutes up the road and a really good coffee joint right next to the property. I’d recommend this house if you’re planning ton visiting Kauai anytime soon. The only downside to our stay was that it was raining and cloudy the whole time so I could only imagine how beautiful it would be on a sunny day!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua V.

16 Oct 2021

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

Loved our stay!

We could not have hoped for a better location to stay on Kauai! The home was comfortable, and the view was absolutely spectacular! We loved being just steps from the beach. We'll likely stay here again on our next trip.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C., Wilsonville, USA

12 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful beachfront cottage

Great location on north shore beach within walking distance of Tunnels Beach along beachfront and resort dining four blocks away. Private, quiet location with great snorkeling entrance 100' to right. Calm waters are protected by offshore reef. House is old Hawaii style with ample kitchen, dining and living rooms. Cons: Master bedroom off living room has little privacy due to low adjoining wall. Second bedroom bath and shower are somewhat primitive. Enjoyed short walk from nice balcony to beach. Beach chairs and umbrellas in closet. Only three beach chairs were at house first day and another broke the first day, but Kauai Vacation Rentals replaced both chairs the next day....THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT SERVICE GLORIA!! Overall a great experience and will book again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

trac d.

13 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Paradise.

Overall good experience. Pros: great location on beachfront, private well maintained grounds, close to town and restaurants. Well stocked home with beach equipment and kitchen for cooking. Good communication by property manager. Would have been five stars except for Cons: 1) terrible, old squeaky mattress in master BR made for back pain and terrible sleep if sharing with a bedpartner. 2) only way to second BR was through kitchen then through bathroom/ laundry room that was not attractive and dingy looking and dark with no windows for ventilation . 3) You need to pick up and drop off keys at rental office or airport in Lihue. A bit inconvenient. They need to work out a better system such as a keybox at rental.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

jody b., oakland cs

25 Nov 2019

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

Heaven in Haena

North Shore Kauai is the quintessential Hawaii to us. This house is perfect for a stay on the jungly side of the island for two couples or a family of four. Private, quiet, and serene. Great snorkeling 50 yards down the beach. The grounds are beautiful and filled with bird song. The beds are very comfortable. Kitchen is well appointed. Many ceiling fans keep the temperature just right. We will definitely come again!

About the host

Hosted by Kauai Vacation Rentals and 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."