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Rating:
4.5641
(39 Reviews)

Area

Princeville
North Shore

Description

Sealodge E-5 is a lovely, oceanfront condominium surrounded by lush, tropical foliage and a well manicured landscape. Its location near the edge of a bluff above the coastline offers guests dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean.

Throughout the year, you may see playful dolphins having fun in the water and, during winter months, this is a perfect place to watch for awesome humpback whales playing off shore. This is a peaceful location with no condos below or above.

Relax on your private lanai amid gentle breezes and take in the panoramic vista of swaying palm trees against an expansive ocean backdrop. In the distance, you can see Kilauea Lighthouse and Mokuaeae Island to the south and Haena Point to the north.

You are truly in a tropical paradise.

There is a nice variety of restaurants and cafes right in Princeville and the neighboring town of Hanalei just a short drive away. Tempting menus offer fresh seafood, local produce and regional cuisine as well as more traditional choices.

Activities nearby include seasonal swimming, snorkeling, fishing, surfing, windsurfing, horseback riding, hiking, shopping and golf.

*** Cancellation Policy *** Cancellations require at least a 30 day written or email notice prior to your check-in date for a full refund of your deposit. Notice at least 14 days prior to check in will receive a 50% refund. If less than 14 day notice, the rent, excise tax and reservation processing fee are forfeited. ***

No Air Conditioning

No Elevator

No Smoking

TA-141-707-0592-01

Amenities

Beds

  • Queen 1
  • Twin 2

Home Essentials

  • Linens Provided
  • Cable TV
  • 1st Floor
  • Free Parking
  • Hair Dryer
  • Ironing Board
  • Portable Fans
  • Telephone
  • Washer & Dryer

Kitchen

  • Kitchen
  • Coffee Maker
  • Blender
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Outside

  • BBQ Grill
  • Beach Chairs
  • Beach Towels
  • Patio
  • Shared Pool
  • Golf
  • Lawn / Garden

Area / View

  • Oceanfront

Availability

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Beautiful and relaxing

Reviewed on 2024-12-02 by , Pender Island, BC, Canada Canada
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Thank you for a wonderful experience from booking right thru to departure. As other reviewers have indicated, the property could certainly do with a refresh and some attention to maintenance but it did not distract from our enjoyment and relaxation. The lower floor bathroom should be the owners next improvement and the sooner the better as the toilet is not properly secured to the floor and this can lead to unwelcome damage. Great newer kitchen but a bit frightening upon unplugging counter appliances only to find the both counter electrical outlet boxes are not secured to anything.

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you had a beautiful and relaxing stay and that the booking and departure process went smoothly. We appreciate you sharing your observations about the property and we will look into improving them. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future! Aloha!

Great location!

Reviewed on 2024-09-13 by , Germantown , NY United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Wonderful ocean view from the lanai, quiet, clean and with all the amenities needed for trips to the beach. We’ll be back!

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for your fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful ocean view from the lanai. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay. Aloha!

Celebrating 25 years visiting Kauai!

Reviewed on 2024-01-28 by Dorothea R. , Glen, NH United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3
Visiting Kauai now for 25 years and it is still a magical paradise for me. I’ve loved staying at Sea Lodge on the north shore. The ocean views are spectacular ! Kauai vacation rentals have been very helpful and accommodating.

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for choosing to celebrate 25 years of visiting Kauai with us! We're Happy that the magic of the island still captivates you. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more years to come. Aloha!

Paradise in Princeville

Reviewed on 2024-01-05 by Nancy C. , Wilton, CT United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This condo, E-5 in Sealodge, is one of the loveliest we’ve ever stayed in. The location and view of the ocean are outstanding. It is literally at the edge of the cliff! Wonderful ocean breezes kept us comfortable day and night. The unit is nicely appointed, kitchen well equipped for cooking at home, which we did each night. The rental agency staff were very helpful. Check in and out we’re super easy and efficient. We can’t wait to come back!

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for your fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that you Enjoyed your stay and that the ocean views and breezes added to your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another lovely stay. Aloha!

Looks good but . . .

Reviewed on 2023-11-22 by , Colorado Springs, CO United States
Overall
2
Cleanliness
5
Location
2
Property condition
2
The condo looks good at first glance, but after staying there, you find that the place really needs an update. Seating is uncomfortable, from the chairs to the sofa whose cushions are so flat, you sink down low. The refrigerator runs almost constantly and wet icicles drip in the freezer. The tiny TV is the size of a pc monitor and does not receive Netflix or similar movie channel. The lighting is poor, sometimes outlets don't work and switches aren't connected to anything. Also, there are few amenities in Princeville so you must drive 30 minutes to find more.

"lovely holidays"

Reviewed on 2023-11-14 by , Therwil, BL, Switzerland Switzerland
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
we enjoyed our stay at Sealodge E-5 with its fantastic view to the
Pacific

Stunning views!

Reviewed on 2023-10-04 by Julie W. , Salt Lake City, UT United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We absolutely loved staying here and would definitely stay here again. The location was centrally located on the North side of the island, just a short drive to beaches, restaurants, grocery stores etc. It was a very comfortable stay with spectacular views and we loved the Nene and rooster welcoming committee:) Also, thank you for the goodies that were left for us. We appreciated that special touch.

Just right for two, with amazing views

Reviewed on 2023-09-04 by Adrienne R. , San Rafael, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We’ve stayed in this condo several times now. It’s not the schmancy-est, but it’s solid, comfortable, has two full bathrooms, all the necessities for a kitchen, a washer/dryer in the unit, and beach chairs. Bonuses include the fabulous breezes from the ocean, the local birds who come to beg for food (please don’t feed them!), and the aerial displays from ‘Iwa, Tropic Birds, etc. that fly by on their way to the lighthouse.

Did I mention that it’s a ground floor end unit with no one overhead?

Great location

Reviewed on 2023-07-19 by , Portland , OR United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
The location is great and the views from the living rooms and bedrooms beautiful. I was a little worried about no AC, but it wasn’t an issue. There’s such a nice breeze and the all windows made it very comfortable. Would stay here again.

Kauai Vacation

Reviewed on 2023-06-15 by Lori J. , Boise, ID United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This property was everything we were looking for.
You couldn't ask for a better view.
The kitchen was well stocked with anything we needed. The bed was comfortable. The property management company was easy to work with. They were all ever helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone.

Location, location, location

Reviewed on 2023-06-02 by Tristan C. , San Francisco, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
This is our second stay at this well situated Sealodge unit. Although there are several dated and worn amenities (some things really in needed of updating or replacement), this unit does afford one of the better view locations of Sealodge. Enjoy the chickens (Biff, Spike, Banana, Nugget, Carmen, Peanut, Blondie, Cranberry, Walnut) as they’re good condo companions taking care of any crawling critters that can find their way into units.

Paradise

Reviewed on 2023-04-25 by , Germantown, NY United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Sealodge E-5 is the perfect place to stay in Princeville. The ocean view from the lanai is spectacular. It is quiet and out of the fray, yet within easy walking distance to everything in Princeville. Within a quick drive we were able to visit numerous north shore beaches (great for snorkeling), lighthouse (great for birdwatching), stare park (great for hiking), and botanical gardens.

Thorougly Enjoyable

Reviewed on 2023-04-14 by Dave M. , Big Bear Lake, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We had a wonderful time! Absolutely stunning setting. Sealodge is old but has such a peaceful vibe and location and the interior of this unit has been updated. We really enjoyed the patio overlooking the blue Pacific. Very quiet and relaxing. The condo was well equipped with beach chairs, cooler, nice pots and pans, etc. The unit was clean with fresh carpeting, granite counters. Would return in a heartbeat. This was our second time using Kauai Vacation Rentals. Great Experience.

Princeville Perfect

Reviewed on 2022-10-09 by Warwick P. , Lapoinya, TAS, Australia Australia
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Wonderful rental in fantastic location with all you need to explore North Shore, the view from the Lani is very special- we would return for sure

Fabulous Location

Reviewed on 2022-09-27 by Cecilia B. , San Anselmo, CA
Overall
5

This condo has everything you need including a gorgeous ocean view. We loved our stay here. Do realize that, like many places in Hawaii, there is no air conditioning. Fans and open windows did the trick for us. Mahalo to the owners for sharing this wonderful place.

Nice

Reviewed on 2022-08-11 by Robert & Gael L. , San Juan Capistrano
Overall
4

Nice property

Run down and over priced even with a killer view

Reviewed on 2022-03-27 by Michael Robert S. , Mill Creek, WA United States
Overall
2
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
1
Great location right on the cliffs, places way unrestored. Front door falling off the hinges, back door does not lock, bathroom window screen is ripped out, bathtub is rusting, no gas grill, Internet keeps dropping out, Even found a cockroach in my coffee! Very poorly decorated. It’s what she would expect in a lower end Rental

Run down and over priced even with a killer view

Reviewed on 2022-03-27 by Michael S. , Mill Creek, WA US
Overall
2
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
1
Great location right on the cliffs, places way unrestored. Front door falling off the hinges, back door does not lock, bathroom window screen is ripped out, bathtub is rusting, no gas grill, Internet keeps dropping out, Even found a cockroach in my coffee! Very poorly decorated. It’s what she would expect in a lower end Rental

Amazing Views at Sealodge

Reviewed on 2021-12-20 by Leah-Vail S. , Santa Monica, CA United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
Our location was spectacular with a view of the entire bay and along Anini Beach. The staff at Kauai Vacation Rentals were incredible and we would totally rent from them again. I would like to note that the carpet in the unit could use a good cleaning and or update, seems old and a bit musty. But we maximized everyday and weren't there except to sleep and a few cooked dinners on the patio.

Amazing views!

Reviewed on 2021-12-04 by , Lakewood, CO United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
The place was clean and well kept and the views were amazing. Plus two awesome beaches a short drive away. We walked to the beach once but it was high tide and we didn't spend much time at that one, but it looked nice too! The place was not super modern but it was clean and had a really cute beach vibe, it was perfect for us.

Our stay at Sealodge E-5

Reviewed on 2021-09-30 by , Issaquah, WA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We would recommend this property to a friend or relative. We enjoyed the beaches in Hanalei, cold beer and live music at the Happy Talk Lounge and and the fish tacos at the Hanalei Gourmet.

A perfect vacation

Reviewed on 2021-08-27 by Neita M. , Reno, NV United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
I absolutely love our vacation rental. The site was great with breezes and views and not too close to other units. The pool was nice, parking great. BBQ what we needed for fresh fish! Beach chairs were really appreciated........

Spacious, expansive cliff water views, condo

Reviewed on 2021-07-27 by , Portland, OR United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Great location to visit many North Shore treasures. The condo was clean and spacious. Comfortable bed and ocean breezes flow through all the windows. The kitchen and washer/dryer were so helpful. Kauai Vacation Rentals we’re available for any questions we had and were always friendly and helpful.

Outstanding and Professional

Reviewed on 2021-06-13 by Eliott P. , Northridge, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Kauai Vacation Rentals is the tops. Excellent line of communication from the very beginning to the end. Clear instructions from day one until the departure date. We loved the unit we stayed at in Princeville - clean, well maintained, ocean view, all amenities provided.

Great stay, lovely place and view!!

Reviewed on 2021-06-06 by Annie K. , Salt Lake City, UT United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
We have a wonderful experience at the Sealodges in June. The place was clean, process was easy, and we enjoyed the amazing views and location. Recommended!!

Excellent service from Kauay Vacation Rentals

Reviewed on 2021-04-21 by Henry W. , Park City, UT US
Overall
3
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
2
The location is spectacular. We enjoyed listening to the surf below our window while falling asleep. It's nice to have a private beach. (Make sure you get directions to the beach, the path is misleading).

The property management team was very supportive when we had concerns about the property. This condo was the least expensive oceanfront unit in Princeville, and we found out why. Hopefully the owner has acted on our suggestions before it's rented again.

Perfect stay on the ocean for two midwesterners visiting Kauai!

Reviewed on 2021-03-04 by Sue M. , Kansas City, MO US
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5
As a newly retired couple, my husband and I visited Kauai for the first time. We quarantined in a bubble hotel and then moved to this vrbo unit which was located on the water and was 10 minutes from where I our was staying with friends during Covid. We thoroughly enjoyed the unit, its location proximity to nearby villages, cafes, and groceries. We were able to entertain our son and girlfriend for shared meals & table games in the evenings and easily travel to sites and hikes with them during the day. With two baths/bedrooms, the unit accommodates two perfectly and four, if needed. We would definitely return.

Amazing Beaches & Perfect Weather

Reviewed on 2021-01-31 by , San Ramon, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
The North Shore of Kauai is a very special place with some of the best surfing & snorkeling in the world.

It is made all the more special by the folks at Kauai Vacation Rentals who ensure that you come home to a clean, inviting, and beautiful place.

They go above and beyond with small touches like welcome gifts based on local nuts & chocolates and the ever important beach bags.

I will for sure be returning - for the island, for the specific room, and for the kind folks at KVR.

Will book again

Reviewed on 2019-08-17 by Margaret G. , Occidental, CA
Overall
5

New to VRBO. Beautiful experience. Management staff immediately responsive to my silly Qs - how to check in how to access internet (both non issues). Quiet, spacious, ocean views everywhere. My new North Shore home away from home.

Sleeping to the sound of the ocean was a real treat

Reviewed on 2017-11-21 by John M. , Malvern PA
Overall
5

This is a sweet place, the pictures tell it all, the view is stunning, you can see the ocean out of the bedroom, living room and lanai. We ate breakfast on the lanai every morning and the nene would come and visit us. The view from the kitchen is amazing too, you see the mountains of Hanalei bay. 

The stars at night are stunning too, bring a star app on your phone or iPad, since there are so many, it helps to identify them. 

We were there the end of October into November, the trade winds were so refreshing and sleeping to the sound of the ocean was a real treat!!

Cozy and Comfy

Reviewed on 2016-10-29 by Karen B. , Bozeman, MT
Overall
5

This is a sweet little place...cozy and comfy...the setting and view are the stars of the show...stunning. We liked the soft sheets...nice colors...enjoyed the art, too...Enjoyed sitting on the lanai and in the loft ready and watching the loveliness. This was our 21st year to Kauai and 17 years with KVR.

The condo is great

Reviewed on 2015-12-15 by Shelly J. , McCall, ID
Overall
5

We had a Great Time! The hiking was beautiful. The condo is great. Close to hiking,beaches,shopping and dining but plenty of privacy and the view from the condo is magnificent. We Love This Place

Fantastic view

Reviewed on 2015-05-09 by Mitch Y. , Ontario, Canada
Overall
4

View is fantastic and end unit allows less noise. The few problems we had were promptly handled and resolved.

Fantastic view

Reviewed on 2015-05-09 by Mitch Y. , Ontario, Canada
Overall
4

View is fantastic and end unit allows less noise. The few problems we had were promptly handled and resolved.

Fantastic view

Reviewed on 2015-05-09 by Mitch Y. , Ontario, Canada
Overall
4

View is fantastic and end unit allows less noise. The few problems we had were promptly handled and resolved.

Thank you for a wonderful vacation

Reviewed on 2014-12-27 by Charles K. , Covina, CA
Overall
5

Just wanted to say thank you everything was great. Loved the view and the condo and it was so quiet. Thank you for a wonderful vacation.

We thoroughly enjoyed the views

Reviewed on 2014-11-15 by Briggs S. , San Mateo, CA
Overall
5

Fantastic stay at Sealodge E5. We thoroughly enjoyed the views and having coffee on our lanai. We also enjoyed the outdoor BBQ for grilling fresh fish. Will recommend this stay to anyone looking for a week/weekend getaway with proximity to north shore beaches. Quiet and peaceful with comfortable and safe accommodation. We hope to visit again real soon!

Sealodge is a quiet complex and we like that

Reviewed on 2014-09-12 by Karen B. , Bozeman, MT
Overall
5

E-5 was lovely! Enjoyed the artwork, Sealodge is a quiet complex and we like that. We spent a lot of time on the lanai...loved watching the sea and sky move and change...whales, birds. I also loved the loft, not for sleeping, but for sitting like a bird in a tree top nest.

This home was perfect

Reviewed on 2014-06-28 by Rima K. , San Francisco, CA
Overall
5

This home was perfect! The view was beautiful; the beds and seating were comfortable; and everything in the kitchen and bathrooms was well stocked. It was great having the rental instructions at our car rental company when we arrived.