10/10 Excellent
Brian R.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The last best spot on earth (8 days...)
We've traveled extensively during our lives, and stayed in a wide range of accommodations from spartan to flagrantly ostentatious. That being said, I can say that for us, this is quite probably the most beautiful location, and one of the most comfortable properties we've ever had the privilege of inhabiting. Hanalei village and bay are far more beautiful and welcoming than any photo could convey; it is simply an idyllic world unto itself... a lifestyle and pace we should all be so fortunate to experience. The beachfront property surpassed our expectations from the moment we arrived; clean, comfortable, spacious... Moments through the front door, my wife paused, "This feels like home..." She spoke for us all. A one minute walk to the beach, a 5 minute walk to the heart of the village, postcard worthy weather daily, and some of the most reviered, unsullied landscapes left on our overpopulated world. Kim and Smoky Bayless have opened up a gateway to a place that truly is like no other...We chatted with Kim a number of times; she was easygoing, effortlessly engaging, and full of helpful tips and suggestions; the standard bearer of "ideal host." We will most definitely return. If you're traveling to Hawaii, skip the touristy kitsch; THIS is the place that will calm your heart and rejuvenate your weary soul...
Brian R.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024