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5.0000

(59 Reviews)

Area

Hanalei

Garden View

North Shore

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Ocean View

Description

Wake up in a Hanalei postcard at this extraordinary 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom beach home.

You may think you’re still dreaming when you open your eyes to picture-perfect views of Hanalei’s lush greenery and vivid blue skies outside your bedroom windows. Located in a residential stretch of ocean-view Weke Road, this upscale 2,600-square-foot home sits among North Shore estates valued in the tens of millions.

Tucked into a tropical grove, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is a quick stroll from the velvet sand and gentle surf of Hanalei Bay. In the distance, look for the serpent-shaped mountain that inspired the song, “Puff the Magic Dragon.” You’re also easy walking distance to Hanalei’s charming downtown. There you’ll find everything from artisan coffee and chocolate, to sophisticated, healthy cuisine, to classic island cocktails at the iconic Tahiti Nui, a favorite local lounge and a location for the George Clooney film, “The Descendants.”

At the home we call Hanalei Makai Hale, you’ll be immersed in beauty, indoors and out. Ascend the stairs to arrive at a custom, beveled-glass door that hints at the treasures inside. The foyer’s impressive glass sea sculptures introduce the carefully curated art collection, including original island paintings, carvings and tile work. The breezy lanais (what some call the covered porches) will beckon you outdoors into comfy chairs for morning Kona coffee, an afternoon lilikoi fruit smoothie or chilled wine at sunset, the better to watch the sky turn vivid crimson.

The completely updated home’s open floor plan encourages an easy flow between the kitchen, living room and dining room. Numerous lanai sliding glass doors and louvered windows welcome cooling trade winds and filtered daylight. Spacious bedrooms on opposite wings provide ample privacy for groups of couples, friends or families of up to six people.

You may need to draw straws to select bedrooms. The master suite has a king-sized bed, walk-in closet, dressing area, adjoining bathroom and access to the backyard lanai. From the front guest room’s king bed and private lanai, you can gaze at the ocean or every-shade-of-green terrain. The second guest bedroom offers cozy quiet and two twin beds that can convert to a king.

On the breakfast bar, find a gift basket of local artisan chocolate, Hawaiian spices and discount coupons that will ease your introduction to favorite Kauai treats and adventures—ice cream, bike rentals and a catered dinner. Outside, borrow the boogie boards and beach toys, or treat yourself to a hot-water rinse in the enclosed open-air shower.

In no time, you’ll be living like a local, stocking up on impossibly fresh sushi and shopping the farmers markets for exotic fruits and vegetables that you stash in the Sub-Zero refrigerator. With a kitchen outfitted for the most discerning chefs, you’ll be turning out quick meals on the barbecue gas grill with ease.

In anticipation of our guests’ every need, the electronic front door locks require no keys to pick up, share or return. The kitchen is fully stocked with shopping bags, basic seasonings and cleaning supplies. The laundry room features an oversized washer, dryer and large pantry. Ease into adventures on land and water, guided by our booklet that lists favorite excursions, restaurants and shopping destinations. Throughout the home, labels and instructions ease familiarity with the house and appliances. You won’t lack for indoor entertainment with a large flat-screen television and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Inside and out, you’ll find the kind of cushiony furnishings that cradle you after a long day of surfing, swimming, hiking or power-shopping. Though the home is designed and maintained to five-star hotel standards, the inviting atmosphere and casual decor ultimately relaxes every guest into a blissful island existence. Why don’t you see for yourself?

No Air Conditioning

No Smoking

TVNCU# 1157 ... 24/7 On-Island contact: Kauai Vacation Rentals
Property located in Tsunami Evacuation Zone
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Amenities

Beds

King 2
Twin 2

Home Essentials

Ceiling Fans
Linens Provided
Cable TV
CD Player
Free Parking
Hair Dryer
Ironing Board
Telephone
Washer & Dryer

Kitchen

Kitchen
Coffee Maker
Blender
Dishwasher
Microwave

Outside

Beach Chairs
Beach Towels
Deck
Gas Grill
Outdoor Shower
Golf
Lawn / Garden
Outdoor Grill

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Garden View
Ocean View

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Another Wonderful Stay!

Reviewed on 2023-01-23 by Peter D. , Reisterstown, MD

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This was my fourth stay in this wonderful house! It is always a great time and the house is always beautifully maintained and everything is thoughtfully equipped. I can’t say enough about how positive my experience has been!

Week in Hanalei - Easy Math

Reviewed on 2023-01-04 by David K. , Los Gatos, CA

Overall

great home +
great location +
great weather =
great memories with the family!

Maybe the most Beautiful place on Earth

Reviewed on 2022-12-13 by Jonathan L. , Calgary, AB Canada

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If you haven't being to Hanalei Bay before, it's probably the most beautiful place on Earth.

We stayed at Hanalei Makai Hale for 18 days in Nov/Dec 2022 with my two young children, and our parents. The house was perfect for our needs!! Three very sound-proof bedrooms with comfortable beds and clean linens. It also has a beautiful central living space with an open concept and vaulted ceilings. Although the house is close to adjacent properties, it is surrounded by beautiful flowering trees, and it feels like you are in the jungle. You can sitting on the back lanai with nice views of the mountains. And the front lanai has a large outdoor table for dinner. It is a 2 minute walk to Pavillion Beach Park, and a 10-minute walk up to the Hanalei Pier at Black Pot Beach --- which is a great calm beach even during high surf on the winter. Great access for surfing (either at the Point, the pier or at Pine Trees). It is less than a 10-minute walk to the centre of Hanalei town. So it was great to be able to walk to the food trucks and shopping. The owners were so generous! They left a Thanksgiving dinner in the fridge for us. It was a lovely gesture. The staff at Kauai vacation rentals were good to deal with. When one of the fans stopped working, they had it fixed the next day! Overall - I would highly recommend staying here without hesitation.

We Love Hanalei Makai Hale!

Reviewed on 2022-10-27 by Jeanne H. , San Luis Obispo, CA

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Over many years, we have stayed at four different properties on the North Shore. Hanalei Makai Hale is, by far, the best place we have ever stayed! It is so beautiful and comfortable, and the layout of the house is well thought out. We loved the close proximity to Hanalei Bay and we were on the beach and in the 81 degree water every day (in addition to visiting other beaches like Secret Beach and Lumahai Beach). We appreciated the nice collection of beach towels & chairs - all in great shape. We also loved the treehouse feel, and the lanai - where we ate every meal, listening to the birds singing and chatting, and the geckos "chirping". Thank you so much for offering such a lovely, inviting, homey hale. We loved and savored every moment. And we will be back!

Perfect home and location made our vacation unforgettable!

Reviewed on 2022-09-28 by Ann and Charles , Prescott, AZ

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This lovely home provided the perfect size and location for our family vacation. The home is inviting, comfortable and immaculate. It is nicely updated throughout with spacious bedrooms, a well-appointedkitchen, laundry room, and features all the amenities of home. Enjoy the beauty of the area from the various lanais that offer comfortable seating and privacy. As first-time visitors to Hanalei, we appreciated the house and its location more every day.The home is located across the street from Hanalei Bay and all your beach needs are provided: towels, chairs, boogie boards, etc. It’s also an easy walk to the center of the village for coffee, retail shopping, groceries and wonderful restaurants.The lush tropical vegetation around the property provides quiet and privacy. Whether you are enjoying local attractions, relaxing on the beaches, or engaged in the many water activities… we highly recommend this ideal location for a peaceful and fun-filled get away!

Perfect for our Family of Five

Reviewed on 2022-07-26 by Cherish W. , Sammamish, WA

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The house is across the street from 2-mile-long Hanalei Bay, one of the prettiest beaches I’ve ever seen. There are wrap-around lanais, interior and exterior fans, and walls of windows and sliding doors that keep the home cool, so we did not miss air conditioning. We enjoyed walks on the beach each morning and relaxing on the back lanai with views of the lush mountains every evening. The small town, with a few bars, restaurants and shops, was also walking distance. Tip: For groceries, if you can’t hit Costco by the airport, opt for Foodland in Princeville rather than Big Save Market in Hanalei for quality and variety. The house itself was clean, well-designed and comfortable. And the owners were FABULOUS. Thank you again, David and Karen, for the special birthday gift for my dad's 80th. If we are lucky enough to return to Kauai one day, this is where we will stay.

Amazing Place

Reviewed on 2022-07-10 by Kate G. , Superior, CO

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We had a great time at the property with our family of five. Plenty of space. Great location to beach and town. Beautiful views off both porches. Feels very private. Kitchen well stocked.

Great Place

Reviewed on 2022-06-27 by John F. , Portland, OR

Overall

House occupies the same lot with essentially an older (and less updated) twin. No beach view (as there is for the twin) but a nice mountain view out the back east-facing deck. The plus is that this house is very shaded and stays nice and cool in the evening when the sun beats on the other twin. Otherwise, located 1/2 block from beach access and 5-10 minute walk to heart of Hanalei. All living space on second floor. Modernized kitchen and decor with a very nice large, shaded front deck with a brand new grill on it. Dinners outside every night. The older twin is a very nice place to stay but except for the view, i liked this unit better.

A Piece of Paradise

Reviewed on 2022-06-11 by Norma M. , Benbrook, TX

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We have visited Kauai several times and this is by far one of our favorite homes we’ve stayed in. The house was clean and very comfortable. I was a little bit concerned that it did not have air conditioning, but the house was nice and breezy! The house is surrounded by beautiful vegetation and the views were just amazing!! We felt like we were in a tree house! We spent a lot of time on the lanais, which were always shady and had plenty of breeze! The beach and restaurants are just minutes away! We love Hanalei and we love this house! Will definitely be back.

Perfect

Reviewed on 2022-06-05 by John M. , Newton, MA

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Amazing. Perfect location to walk to town or beach. Clean with great views and porch space. Perfect for our trip. Would recommend highly.

Perfect Home & Location

Reviewed on 2022-05-10 by Ayla M. , San Francisco, CA

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Our stay could not have been better, with the home perfectly supporting a multi-generation family with 2 under 2. Home is spacious and breezy and stocked with all one may need for both staying in or strolling to town. The beach is SO close and owners have provided all one could need. Questions and service was very prompt. Hope to return!

Comfortable

Reviewed on 2022-04-05 by Tom P. , Santa Barbara, CA

Overall

The house was bright and clean and well located for going to the beach or walking into town.

Nice House & Great Location!

Reviewed on 2022-03-18 by Daniel D. , Downey, CA

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Nice house in a great location. The house is maintained well and nicely appointed. The balconies and views made it a nice place to stay and enjoy, even if you didn't want to go anywhere.

Perfect in every way

Reviewed on 2022-03-17 by Lindsay & Michael H. , Leawood, KS

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We had the most magical stay! The house was perfect for our family of five. Our kids range from 11 to 18 years and this will go down as one of our best family vacations ever. We spent 3 days in Maui and then came to spend a week in Kauai on the north shore. My husband and I honeymooned here in Princeville 20 years ago and we were so excited to share it with our kids. It was important to us that we went somewhere not overwhelmed by tourists and somewhere where we could walk to the beach and also to amenities when needed. Hanalei is so charming and filled with the nicest people. We enjoyed meeting many of the shop and restaurant owners and even hung with some on the beach! We loved how the entire house could open up for the fresh ocean breezes and the sounds of the island all accompanied by gorgeous views. We did not miss air conditioning or electronics! We hiked, swam, snorkeled, kayaked, boogie boarded and more! We ate the most amazing local food at the food trucks and restaurants. We found the best little gifts and honey at the Saturday Farmer's Market. We read and napped on the amazing lanais. Queen's Bath was one of our favorite day activities and also kayaking on the Wailua (Kayak Wailua) with the hike to the stunning waterfall. We did not want to go home! The house had everything we needed. Thank you for sharing this special place. It was just what we needed after two years of the pandemic and before my oldest goes off to college. We will be back! -Lindsay and Mike

Unique Home in Hanalei

Reviewed on 2022-02-27 by Kyle Z. , Seattle, WA

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I don't usually leave reviews but felt compelled to share my experience for this unique home. This home is very well maintained with everything you could need and located between the beach and town of Hanalei. We started most mornings watching the sunrise from the southeast facing Lanai, then made breakfast in the kitchen that had everything we needed and then some. Then we'd usually walk to the beach (about 2-3 minutes) for a morning swim or to check out the sea turtles swimming back out to the ocean near the pier in Hanalei bay. Because the beach was so close, we liked that we could spend shorter periods in the sun if needed, and come and go as many times as we please. When coming back from the beach, there is an outdoor shower with cold or hot water for rinsing off that is very convenient for keeping sand out of the house. Then we'd take the 2-3 minute walk into the town of Hanalei for a coffee. After visiting most towns on the island, Hanalei was definitely our favorite! They have everything you need with lots of different restaurants and shops and a fresh seafood market. In the evening we'd hang out on the sunset facing the lanai or take a short walk to the beach for sunset, and later at night you can see the stars and milky way galaxy if you let your eyes adjust long enough! Other items that I appreciated were the finishes used throughout the home. This owner of this home did it right using high quality materials and furniture throughout. The landscaping was also well maintained. Mahalo to the owner for maintaining such a thoughtfully appointed home.

This Home is Exquisite! There is nothing missing, nothing forgotten. It Is Perfect!

Reviewed on 2022-02-19 by Shannon M. , Las Vegas, NV

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The home is so beautiful, its designed perfectly. Master bedroom/bath on one end, two rooms 1 bath on the other. Completely stocked kitchen , dining room, living room in the middle. Outdoor dining, bbq, deck completely around it. You can watch the sunrise on one side of the house and the sunset on the other. Our party of 6 cooked most meals, the kitchen was great. Washer/dryer super convenient. 3 minute walk to the beach, towels, chairs, umbrellas are downstairs to use. 5 minute walk to town. We celebrated my 60th birthday with family, it was the best birthday week ever. The pictures do not do this beautiful home justice, it is just awesome!

Another Wonderful Stay

Reviewed on 2022-01-20 by Peter D. , Reisterstown, MD

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This was the third time I have stayed in this beautiful home. It is perfectly furnished and decorated and has everything guests could want including the views and ocean breezes. The Management company and house keeping staff could not be nicer or more professional. I can't wait to go back next year.

Heaven on Earth

Reviewed on 2021-11-09 by Tracy M. , Omaha, NE

Overall

What a beautiful home, just a short walk from the beach. The home had everything we needed. We loved it.

Fabulous Home and Location!

Reviewed on 2021-10-04 by Jeff S. , Koloa, HI

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We loved our stay at Hanalei Makai Hale and plan to book again as soon as possible. The home is very comfortable and well laid out with great attention to all the little details and misc. supplies. The kids were so excited to be a short walking distance to Hanalei Beach and boogie boarding. The outdoor shower is great for after beach clean up. We can't wait to stay again!

Perfect Vacation Home at an Exceptional Location

Reviewed on 2021-08-23 by Corey S. , Bethesda, MD

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Our stay at Hanalei Makai Hale was perfect. The house was spacious, immaculate, updated, and thoughtfully stocked with every kitchen amenity imaginable. The location, right across from the beach, was superb. Best of all, Kauai Vacation Rentals and the owners were perfect hosts, providing everything we needed for a perfect stay, and always available if needed. We'll definitely be back!

Superb House and Location

Reviewed on 2021-06-26 by Irina T. , San Francisco, CA

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The house is very spacious and the location convenient to the beach and town. Nicely furnished and the kitchen well stocked. Nice to have the umbrella and chairs. We had a great time.

Secluded Oasis

Reviewed on 2021-06-04 by Laurie H. , Austin, TX

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This was a great house just 2 minutes from the beach with every amenity you could want (except AC!) It did get rather hot during the day if we had not been home to open the windows and doors, but the house cooled down quickly at night with doors and windows opened. Our kids were a little freaked out by the idea that anyone could enter the home with the door screens open at night, so it might be nice to add some security locks to the screens but we had no safety issues. Our kids were older - I wouldn't necessarily recommend this for toddlers who might wander in the night. The location was ideal, very near the beach, and a 10 minute walk to lots of restaurants and shops. If you choose to stay in Hanalei make sure you know about the road closure times and plan accordingly - that was very inconvenient. Overall we loved the house, would definitely stay here again, and highly recommend it.

Wonderful Oasis

Reviewed on 2021-05-22 by Jill F. , Santa Barbara, CA

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Wonderful stay; generous owners who have thought of everything!

Well Worth the Money

Reviewed on 2020-10-24 by Ken K. , Corte Madera, CA

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Clean, close to beach and town

January 2020 Stay

Reviewed on 2020-01-02 by Ben R. , Sydney

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We have had the best holiday in beautiful Hanalei. We have felt so at home here in your very comfortable and well appointed house. We love walking into town to the lovely restaurants and shops and feeling like a local. The beach was an easy walk across the road and we appreciated your beach chairs and umbrellas. A bike would just top it off. We will definitely be back and will refer your home and Kauai Vacation rentals to our Aussie friends and family. The whole booking process and communication was outstanding. Thank you

Fabulous home walking distance to the beach and town

Reviewed on 2019-11-24 by Marcy G. , Danville, CA

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This was exactly what we were looking for when we booked this home. We wanted to be able to drive as little as possible and walk to the beach and town ~ this house did not the disappoint. The home was clean and spacious (there were 5 of us) and the kitchen was awesome, updated with everything we needed.

Fabulous Stay

Reviewed on 2019-10-20 by Stefanie S. , San Francisco, CA

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Our family had an amazing time in Hanalei. The house was less than five minutes from the beach, which the kids just loved. Cute little town, activities all over the island if you feel like driving a little ways. Very, very relaxing and the food we had was decent too. I would come back in a heartbeat!

Perfect location beautiful home

Reviewed on 2019-08-19 by Mary K. , Bend, OR

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We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Great location, lots of space and clean. Will definitely go back!

Paradise in Hanalei

Reviewed on 2019-07-12 by Christine B. , Farmers Branch, TX

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This home had everything you could need. Close to ocean without being home on a main road.

Perfect in every way, we have finally found the perfect spot

Reviewed on 2019-06-13 by Julie L. , Woodland Hills, CA

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After a dozen years of staying on the North Shore in a variety of different settings, we have finally found the perfect spot. We will return here again and again!

Awesome House Perfectly Located on Hanalei Bay

Reviewed on 2019-03-26 by Allen S. , Los Angeles

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My family had a wonderful time at the house over spring break. The house is located near the public beach access to Hanalei and walking distance to downtown Hanalei. Parking easily accommodated our 2 SUVs and there was plenty of street parking. The house is very roomy which was great for my 4 year old daughter to run around. I prefer renting a house over a hotel room when you have kids because there is so much more space. On the first level under the house, there are beach toys, boogie boards, beach chairs, and beach umbrella that we took with us on the beach (plenty of beach towels in the house as well). Hanalei Bay is shaped like a crescent and very forgiving for catching waves so I had a blast boogie boarding (I wish I brought my boogie boarding fins from home). The beach is also gorgeous and I enjoyed just sitting on the beach with a beer. The house has 3 bedrooms with a very large master bedroom with a private bath and walk in closet. The two other rooms are smaller but have ocean views. There are decks surrounding the house and we spent many hours drinking wine and other fine beverages as we watched the waves on the beach or marveled at waterfalls on the mountain when it rained. There are plenty of umbrellas at the house so there is no need to bring them from home (it does rain a lot). The house is very nicely furnished with all the comforts of home. You just need to buy food and drink from Foodland in Princeville (we made the mistake of getting a ton of stuff at Costco and ended up leaving most of it unfinished). A lot of small necessities were already at the house (bug spray, laundry supplies, zip lock bags, etc.). There are plenty of food trucks to try out in Hanalei (the Garlic Shrimp at Trucking Delicious is fantastic) and some hip and trendy restaurants that are open late (Bar Acuda was our favorite place to have dinner). Kauai Vacations Rentals (KVR) was great. They have a concierge service that will make arrangements for you. Sherri Orr spent time with me to understand what we wanted to do and booked us a helicopter adventure with Sunshine Helicopters (which I highly recommend) and VIP front row seats to the Luau Makaiwa.Overall, the Hanalei Makai Hale was a great experience for my family and we plan to return in the future.

I would definitely recommend this property!

Reviewed on 2018-07-02 by S. Stiles

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This is a gorgeous home conveniently located across the street from Hanalei Bay. It is within walking distance of the Pavilion, the pier and the quaint Hanalei town. This home is well-maintained with recently painted interior and beautifully remodeled bathrooms. It has 3 lanais (balconies) which open to the interior with sliding glass doors and windows providing spectacular views of Hanalei Bay, the lush Na Pali coast and the front garden. The high vaulted ceilings and long granite counter opens the kitchen to the dining and living room areas and accommodates a larger group comfortably. I would definitely recommend this property!

Man, this place was great. All the amenities.

Reviewed on 2018-05-30 by Bill H. , Tempe, AZ

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The property was wonderful inside and out. We spent soo much time out on the deck. (decks all around) One night we grilled steaks on the deck. Hanalei was very nice, with all the little shops and restaurants to chose from. Easy walk to downtown, or the beach. Convenient outdoor shower for when you return from the beach. Soo much to do and see on the island we couldn't do it all in our nine days. Looks like we need to go back.

This property is AMAZING with a PERFECT location!

Reviewed on 2018-05-23 by Anonymous , Etiwanda, CA

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I can't say enough about this property...we made so many great memories during our stay. We were there for the big storm and really enjoyed sitting on the lānai, watching the rain, and seeing all of the waterfalls on the hills. Loved being able to walk to town, shop, and have so many cute eateries to choose from! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home!!!

An awesome home away from home!

Reviewed on 2018-05-04 by Ed R. , Alpine, CA

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Back again for a wonderful vacation in Hanalei. We always enjoy returning to the Hanalei Makai Hale vacation rental house because the owners are continuously improving the property. It’s fun to see what’s new!!
This house is always immaculate and the kitchen is stocked with everything you could ever imagine needing… just like home. Fresh paint on the interior walls and we thought they were perfect last year when we visited.
New living room furniture, very comfy and we love the sheer and airy white curtains between the living room and the Lanai.
The artwork in this house is incredible! This year there was a new fish sculpture done in glass in the entry, it is so beautiful! We noticed new art in the bedrooms as well.
Last year the kitchen was completely remodeled with Quartz counters, awesome backsplash and a very elegant pocket door (to name a few). This year we noticed the new matching black dishwasher which completes the kitchen.
The furniture on the Lanai is very comfortable and we enjoy sitting out there listening to the birds. All of the plants on the property are maturing and we noticed a couple of new Orchids in the palm tree. We’re anxious to see how they are when we return next year.
The location is just perfect. Just steps to beautiful Hanalei Bay and many shops and restaurant’s close by in downtown Hanalei only a few minutes away.
We are looking forward to our stay next year as this feels like our home away from home.

Great vacation spot!

Reviewed on 2018-04-13 by Kevin F. , San Francisco, CA

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We really loved everything about this house. No complaints. Book it!

So well equipped and maintained.

Reviewed on 2018-03-12 by David V. , Los Alamitos, CA

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We loved this house! So well equipped and maintained. We hosted a small dinner party and it was a lovely night with good food, tropical breezes and Hawaiian music. The house is so comfortable for entertaining and also for returning to after a day of experiencing the island. There is so much great local food from both the shops in Hanalei and the Farmers Market. Staying at this house is an experience we will long remember.

This is a great property that's well managed.

Reviewed on 2018-01-31 by Carrie A. , Breadalbane, Australia

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Ideal family vacation home opposite the beach and a short walk to town. The house is recently updated with lovely views from the back and side windows, very well appointed with a fully-equipped kitchen and a light, open feel. We had a great stay and would highly recommend it to others.

Beautiful, comfortable inviting home

Reviewed on 2017-12-20 by Jan R. , Marana, AZ

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My first stay in this house was a few years ago and since then I have returned to it 2-3 times. I love this house. It is open, airy and easily accommodates 6 adults comfortably. Each time I go back the owners have added more improvements; upgraded both bathrooms, new living room furniture, new twin beds, wall art, a beautiful kitchen counter top and glass tiles on the kitchen walls. The ocean is right across the street, and it is a very short walk to the restaurants and shopping in Hanalei. All of North Shore Kauai is such a beautiful, unique place to vacation. Can't wait to return!

Perfect location (and home!)

Reviewed on 2017-12-06 by Sarah H. , Irvine, CA

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We absolutely loved this house! Our group was 4 adults and 1 baby for 8 days, and the house was perfect for us. Location-wise, it can't be beat -- steps from the beach, but still tucked away for privacy. We were a 5ish min walk to town (shops, coffee, grocery & restaurants). Last time we visited Kauai, we were in Princeville, but staying in Hanalei was a much different experience -- and we loved it. Laid back, easy-going and comfortable. Also, close to hiking the Napali Coast or heading down to kid-friendly Anini Beach.

All of the living space is on the second floor. There's a convenient outdoor shower downstairs so you can wash off the sand and mud you accumulate when you're outside all day. Beautiful lanai with a BBQ/grill in front of the home with a table & seating for six. We spent a lot of time out here in the morning and evenings -- enjoying breakfast & dinners. There's another lanai in the back with a beautiful mountain view. Inside, the floor plan works really well for families. Nice-sized master bedroom with a big closet & bathroom (walk in shower) on one side and then two bedrooms & another bathroom (tub) on the other side. There are small patios off each bedroom, and the entire interior seems like it was recently remodeled. Furnishings are comfortable and plenty of storage space. Nice sized table off the kitchen to eat indoors as well. Beautiful kitchen and laundry area. Lots of towels (bath & beach) in the hallway linen closet. We had everything we needed for 8 days.

This might seem minor but we found it to be incredibly convenient that the house has a keypad instead of house keys -- it meant that our group could easily plan activities and make adjustments without worrying about who was carrying the only set of keys.

We can't wait to go back!

Here's how to fall in love with Hawaii

Reviewed on 2017-10-27 by Valli H. , Los Angeles, CA

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This pretty, pristine and perfectly located Hanalei house helped us realize our dream tropical-island vacation. For a group of first-time visitors to Kauai, having such a well-outfitted home located steps from the beach added incredible ease to our trip--a girlfriends' getaway.
We could walk to the awesome beach in less time than it takes to find your car at a mall. Even better--the owners included a welcome basket of artisan chocolate, spices and discount coupons to guide our stay, plus a curated list of great local dining and shopping spots.
Everything inside the house looked new, felt meticulously maintained and anticipated a visitor's needs, including labels and instructions everywhere. Add to that the cool electronic front door lock that meant we didn't need to pick up or keep track of keys.
Three generously sized bedrooms gave us ample space and privacy, while the open floor plan provided a nice gathering space for hanging out, making meals or watching movies. The arrangement of a master bedroom and bath on one wing, and the other with two bedrooms with a king and two twins makes it a great family or multi-generational choice, too.
To be honest, previous Hawaii trips to Oahu and other islands felt more like a frustrating slog through Any City, USA, but with more palm trees. Located really close to the waves and Hanalei's shopping district, the house became the centerpiece of our completely changed impressions of Hawaii. We woke up to pink-purple sunrise views framed by exotic tropical plants. We had leisurely breakfasts of farmers' market tropical fruit and Kauai coffee in the kitchen, which had everything you ever needed--pro knives, trays, BBQ utensils (and an outdoor grill) and wine glasses. We picked up sushi at the fish market, walked a few blocks for ice cream (and used the $5 discount coupon), toted the house's boogie boards to the beach and rinsed in the outdoor shower.
A well-supplied laundry room meant we packed lighter and returned with suitcases of clean clothes.
When we discovered the joys of sipping wine and eating sushi on the lanai (the classic open-roofed porches that surround the house), it was tough to get us to leave the cushiony outdoor chairs.
More surprising, the house is filled with original art that added to the experience of being in Hawaii. After touring several luxury resorts on the island, we all agreed that this house was more luxurious and a much better value and experience. We're already planning a return!

Highlight of our trip to Hawaii

Reviewed on 2017-07-09 by Lloyd F. , Melbourne, Australia

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Staying at this property was the highlight of our trip to Hawaii. It is a fabulous property really close to the beach and all the restaurants. The house is much bigger and brighter than appears in the photos and was really lovely inside. We look forward to coming back again one day.

Amazing open and airy house

Reviewed on 2017-04-02 by David D. , Los Alamitos, CA

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We had a wonderful time staying in Hanalei and this house is the perfect location for beach and town. You can walk to each in just minutes. There are so many things to do and Kauai Vacation Rentals gave us great advice on Farmers Markets, etc. This house is amazing and so open and airy with all of the large windows and sliding doors. We spent a lot of time on the outdoor decks because the furniture is so comfortable. But our favorite spot was sitting in the two rocking chairs watching the sun set over the bay.

Loved the ocean side deck

Reviewed on 2016-06-12 by J.S. , San Jose, CA

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We loved the large front deck on the ocean side of the house with the wonderful table, chairs, barbecue and outdoor ceiling fan. We also lounged on the comfortable cushioned patio chairs on the large mountain deck. The master bedroom suite was so comfortable with the king sized bed, ceiling fan, ample clothes storage, and private entrance to the deck. If I had a magic wand, I would add a sitting chair on the private deck on the ocean side of the house.

Absolutely gorgeous both inside and out

Reviewed on 2015-10-29 by Amy , Burbank, California

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This house felt like a home away from home. It is absolutely gorgeous both inside and out. A few of my favorites were the view of Hanalei Bay from the lanai, the vibrant colors throughout the house, the beautiful artwork, the spacious layout, the well stocked kitchen, the large lanais, and the PERFECT LOCATION! We have two young children, and we were easily able to get them back and forth from the beach each day without needing a car or stroller. I found the beds to be incredibly comfortable as well. You can tell that the owners of this home have worked hard to make it a special place to stay! I can't wait to stay here again!!!

Steps from wonderful Hanalei Bay

Reviewed on 2015-06-28 by Jan R. , Marana, AZ

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This is a beautiful home just steps from wonderful Hanalei Bay. The house offers everything you can possibly want for a wonderful vacation - comfort, ease, beautiful surroundings. All of the rooms are so inviting and spacious, and the kitchen has every convenience one could want. The two large lanais (one on either side of the house) are beautifully furnished for eating, relaxing, entertaining - the perfect places to start and end each day. The bedrooms are very comfortable (including the beds!) and well furnished with plenty of linens and towels. There are 2 king size rooms and 1 with twin beds; the house easily accommodates 6 people comfortably. Downstairs there is a great outdoor shower with foot shower, and tons of beach toys, umbrellas, chairs, etc. And it's just a short walk to the stores and restaurants in the town of Hanalei. I love this home and location - it was everything I hoped for and I'll definitely stay there again very soon.

We loved our stay!

Reviewed on 2015-06-26 by Clare S. , CA

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Thank you so much. The special touches in the house were so nice and mahalo for the gifts that we received when we arrived. New curtains will be a nice touch in the living room.

Another Wonderful Stay!

Reviewed on 2023-01-25 by Peter D. , Reisterstown, MD United States

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our house. We try to maintain the house so that our guests have a wonderful experience when they visit Hanalei. We just added some special cooking utensils to the kitchen. Looking forward to your 5th visit in 2024! Mahalo, The Owners

week in Hanalei - easy math!

Reviewed on 2023-01-06 by , Los Gatos, CA United States

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great home +
great location +
great weather =
great memories with the family!

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our house. We enjoy hearing that you enjoyed your time in our home and in Hanalei. The weather is always so comfortable that we eat outdoors on the lanai all of the time. We hope that you got some good family pictures to remind you of your time in Hanalei, and we hope you come back and visit us again. Mahalo, The Owners.

Maybe the most beautiful place on Earth

Reviewed on 2022-12-15 by Jonathan L. , Calgary, AB, Canada Canada

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If you haven't being to Hanalei Bay before, it's probably the most beautiful place on Earth.
We stayed at Hanalei Makai Hale for 18 days in Nov/Dec 2022 with my two young children, and our parents.
The house was perfect for our needs!!
Three very sound-proof bedrooms with comfortable beds and clean linens. It also has a beautiful central living space with an open concept and vaulted ceilings.
Although the house is close to adjacent properties, it is surrounded by beautiful flowering trees, and it feels like you are in the jungle. You can sitting on the back lanai with nice views of the mountains. And the front lanai has a large outdoor table for dinner.
We comfortably had friends over to our place for dinner parties.

It is a 2 minute walk to Pavillion Beach Park, and a 10-minute walk up to the Hanalei Pier at Black Pot Beach --- which is a great calm beach even during high surf on the winter. Great access for surfing (either at the Point, the pier or at Pine Trees).
It is less than a 10-minute walk to the centre of Hanalei town. So it was great to be able to walk to the food trucks and shopping.

The owners were so generous! They left a Thanksgiving dinner in the fridge for us. It was a lovely gesture.

There are also tons of beach accessories at the rental - Tommy Bahama beach chairs, two soft-top surf boards, boogie boards, a kid's wagon, buckets, shovels and other beach toys.
This was a really nice perk for us!!

The staff at Kauai vacation rentals were good to deal with. When one of the fans stopped working, they had it fixed the next day!

Overall - I would highly recommend staying here without hesitation.

The only negatives: 1. Water pressure is low from all taps (this may be similar at other rentals). 2. Kitchen pots/pans could use replacing. 3. Kauai is very expensive (especially for Canadians). Although i think compared to other comparable properties, Hanalei Makai Hale is great

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our house. We love hearing how you much have enjoyed this home and the island. We want your time here to be all that you had anticipated before you came. You may know that Dr. Beach rated Hanalei Bay as one of the Top 10 beaches in the United States. Watching the full moon rise over the Bay is a special time, as is sitting in the beach chairs and looking at Puff, The Magic Dragon across the Bay in the outline of the mountains. We are pleased that you enjoyed the Thanksgiving dinner we left for you. Return sometime over Christmas or New Years for more surprises from the owners. The water pressure is lower because the source of the water is a water tank back in the hills. We will look at the kitchen pots and pans when we are in the house in 2023. Kauai Vacation Rentals is very efficient at contacting our handyman to fix small things that you find need repairing during your stay in our house. Mahalo, The Owners

We Love Hanalei Makai Hale!

Reviewed on 2022-10-30 by , San Luis Obispo, CA United States

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Over many years, we have stayed at four different properties on the North Shore. Hanalei Makai Hale is, by far, the best place we have ever stayed! It is so beautiful and comfortable, and the layout of the house is well thought out. We loved the close proximity to Hanalei Bay and we were on the beach and in the 81 degree water every day (in addition to visiting other beaches like Secret Beach and Lumahai Beach). We appreciated the nice collection of beach towels, chairs, boogie boards, and even a surfboard - all in great shape.
We also loved the treehouse feel, and the lanai - where we ate every meal, listening to the birds singing and chatting, and the geckos "chirping". Thank you so much for offering such a lovely, inviting, homey hale. We loved and savored every moment. And we will be back!

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review of my house. We also eat all of our meals outside listening to the Myna birds singing. Did you enjoy the gift bag that we left for you to find when you arrived at the house? We like to use the gift cards in the bag to introduce guests in our house to Hanalei merchants with unique products like locally grown chocolate, special ice cream, a locally catered dinner delivered to the house after you have a busy day, etc. When you return to Hanalei Makai Hale, there will be another special gift for you as a returning guest. Hope to see you at the house in 2023. Mahalo, The Owners

Great Place Without a View (of the Ocean)

Reviewed on 2022-07-11 by John F. , Portland, OR United States

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House occupies the same lot with essentially an older (and less updated) twin. No beach view (as there is for the twin) but a nice mountain view out the back east-facing deck. The plus is that this house is very shaded and stays nice and cool in the evening when the sun beats on the other twin.
Otherwise, located 1/2 block from beach access and 5-10 minute walk to heart of Hanalei. All living space on second floor. Modernized kitchen and decor with a very nice large, shaded front deck with a brand new grill on it. Dinners outside every night. The older twin is a very nice place to stay. But except for the view, i liked this unit better.

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Mahalo for writing a review of our house. You are correct; both houses were built by the same man after the hurricane destroyed the original houses on the lot. A slight modification to your review: there is a narrow view of Hanalei Bay from the small lanai with captain’s chairs off of the second bedroom. You are also correct that after we bought the house, we modernized the kitchen, bathrooms, added a pantry, etc to enhance the experience of our guests. Our house cleaner works very hard to leave the house spotless upon your arrival. Did you enjoy the gift bag that we left for you with gift certificates to multiple Hanalei merchants? We, too, eat every meal outside while listening to the many birds singing in the trees around the house. We hope that you will return to enjoy the tropical breezes and warm water of Hanalei Bay. Mahalo, The Owners

Perfect

Reviewed on 2022-06-07 by John M. , Newton, MA United States

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Amazing. Perfect location to walk to town or beach. Plenty of beach stuff like a wagon and chairs - very nice touch. Clean with great views and porch space. Perfect for our trip. Would recommend highly.

Comfortable

Reviewed on 2022-04-21 by , Santa Barbara, CA United States

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The house was bright and clean and well located for going to the beach or walking into town.

Susan & Dan Anniversary

Reviewed on 2022-04-03 by Daniel D. , Downey, CA United States

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Nice house in a great location. The house is maintained well and nicely appointed. The balconies and views made it a nice place to stay and enjoy, even if you didn't want to go anywhere.

Lovely Rental, stocked and comfortable

Reviewed on 2022-03-11 by , Westlake Village, CA United States

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We loved this home, comfortable and well stocked. The beach was a quick walk. My only complaint (nothing to do with rental) is I've been visiting Hanalei for 36 years and it's becoming more crowded with each visit. Heavy traffic, hard to find parking and majority of restaurants do not take reservations. Most waits for table were approx. 45 minutes for a table. We decided to cook our last 3 meals in to avoid the crowds. Very quiet area except for the early morning Rooster call but didn't bother us.

Another Wonderful Stay

Reviewed on 2022-01-22 by Peter D. , Reisterstown, MD United States

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This was the third time I have stayed in this beautiful home. It is perfectly furnished and decorated and has everything guests could want including the views and ocean breezes. The management company and house keeping staff could not be nicer or more professional. I’ can’t wait to go back next year.

Heaven on Earth

Reviewed on 2021-11-12 by , Omaha, NE United States

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What a beautiful home, just a short walk from the beach. The home had everything we needed. We loved it.

Fabulous Home and Location!

Reviewed on 2021-10-06 by Joanna C. , Koloa, HI United States

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We loved our stay at Hanalei Makai Hale and plan to book again as soon as possible. The home is very comfortable and well laid out with great attention to all the little details and misc. supplies (cling wrap, zip lock bags, laundry detergent, etc.) The kids were so excited to be a short walking distance to Hanalei Beach and boogie boarding. The outdoor shower is great for after beach clean up. We can't wait to stay again!

Perfect vacation home at an exceptional location

Reviewed on 2021-09-03 by Corey S. , Bethesda, MD United States

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