5.0
great location
This is a wonderful location. About a 6 minute walk to your own private beach - we had the beach to ourselves for 4 days - no one was on the beach with us which was amazing. The house feels like you are in the middle of a beautiful rain forest which is so awesome. Close to a really cool coffee and small market. Highly recommend this house.
Submitted by Eagle ID on Mar 29, 2026
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We're very happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit us again soon! Aloha!
5.0
great home hidden in the most lush and beautiful landscape.
We loved this home. Our large family of 4 kids and 2 adults fit very comfortably. The screened in porch was our favorite spot to relax in, with all the lush beautiful landscaping all around us. Quick drive to Tunnels and Lumahai beach.
Submitted by El Paso TX on Oct 18, 2025
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear your family loved the home and that it provided a comfortable and peaceful retreat. We’d be delighted to welcome you and your family back for another relaxing getaway in paradise! Aloha!
5.0
six days in paradise
My husband and I had a wonderful time at Wainiha Palms. The home is spacious and well-appointed. Living on the second floor allowed us to enjoy the garden and beautiful flowers. The home is at the end of the road and very quiet -- except for the roosters, which I totally enjoyed. My only recommendation would be to add a bigger sign so one can find the driveway. It took us three tries to find the turn-off in the dark. The staff of Kauai Vacation Rentals were very helpful at 9 p.m. that first night. We had a beautiful time.
Submitted by Dallas TX on Mar 30, 2025
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you and your husband enjoyed your stay and appreciated the peaceful setting. We appreciate the suggestion. We hope to welcome you back to paradise again soon! Aloha!
5.0
birthday getaway
We loved our stay. The rental was spacious and comfortable. Located far out on the north side. Feels like you are alone in your own little paradise. But everything you might need is not a far drive away.
Submitted by Fullerton CA on Mar 26, 2024
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you loved your birthday getaway. We hope to welcome you back for more special occasions in the future. Aloha!
5.0
a very relaxing stay
We had a glorious time at this house. It was such a chill retreat from the beach. We were able to make cook a number of meals with the fully equipped kitchen and are still daydreaming about the expansive yard.
Submitted by San Francisco CA on Jul 11, 2023
5.0
waniha palms kauai
We loved the lush landscape and the beautiful house! We had so much room. We would have loved to relax at the house more but there is so much to see in Kauai. Definitely would stay here again!
Submitted by Las Vegas NV on Jan 19, 2023
5.0
amazing north shore vacation
This was the best vacation rental we have stayed in. It was very well stocked, the beds were comfy and the home itself was absolutely beautiful. The views, peacefulness and night sky were unbeatable. If we’re ever lucky enough to return we would definitely stay here. Lisa with the rental company was also very helpful and quick to respond to our inquiries, overall a wonderful experience all around!
Submitted by Montrose CO on Sep 26, 2022
5.0
a great base to explore the island
The property was great for our group of 7 (5 adults, 2 young kids). Within walking distance of a beach, a village store with basics including some fresh produce, beer, and wine. The management company was very responsive to the minor issue we had with trash pickup. All in all a wonderful experience.
Submitted by Horse Shoe NC on Apr 14, 2022
5.0
beautiful home right up the street from hanalei.
I would describe this place as remote but with close neighbors. It is too Dangerous to walk on the road because it is so narrow. If you have a car you can get around just fine. You will be right around the corner from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. One of the highlights for us was the geckos taking care of any bug problems inside the house. They were so cute and shy. The garden is beautiful and full of all sorts of exotic plants and flowers. Each beach on this side of the island has different fish. Ke-e Beach has the most turtles. It is also home to giant schools of tropical fish just inside the reef. This house will keep you out of the flood zone because it is built on stilts 20 feet off the ground. That’s great in the winter. If nature is your thing, this is the place for you.
Submitted by Bellingham WA on Apr 12, 2022
4.0
lovely home
It was well-equipped, spacious and a great location
Submitted by Santa Cruz CA on Jan 07, 2022
5.0
beautiful and peaceful!
We had a wonderful stay at Wainiha Palms. It was very peaceful and felt like our own little corner of the jungle.
Submitted by Eugene Oregon on Nov 19, 2021
4.0
this is a nice house that is well suited for 6 people.
The house was very nice, well equipped and perfect for 6 people
Submitted by Laguna Niguel CA on Sep 02, 2021
5.0
enjoyed our stay at wainiha palms
Our family of four stayed here for 3 weeks in July. We really liked our stay! Things we liked the most include the quiet, secluded property with lots of privacy, the great location midway between Hanalei and Ha'ena/Ke'e Beach and close to two of our favorite beaches - Lumahai and Tunnels, the spacious and comfortable house, the beautiful and lush garden, and the screened-in lanai. There were lots of mosquitos so bring your bug spray if you want to hang out outside.
We come to Kauai every summer and usually stay in Princeville. We wanted to try something else and this place was fabulous. We liked it so much that we booked it for next summer!
Submitted by Monterey Park CA on Aug 28, 2021
4.0
clean, isolated, hot
We stayed at the Wainiha Palms rental property on Kauai.
There were some really lovely things about this house. It was private, spacious, and had a large and useful kitchen. There were 2 king sized beds, one queen sized bed, lots of couches and chairs. The bathrooms were clean. The laundry machines were great. There were beach chairs and umbrellas at the property. Also plenty of towels.
The rental agency was very helpful. We needed a package delivered partway through our trip, and they stayed late at the office so we could pick it up. The trash wasn't picked up 2 weeks in a row, but when we called, someone came and got it the same day.
They also put us in touch with a company that rents children's equipment, and that was very easy. We were able to avoid bringing a pack-and-play, stroller, beach toys, and a pop-up beach tent because we could rent them.
There were a lot of flaws, however, with staying here. Some were controllable, some were not:
- One review of the house mentioned it having air conditioning. It does have 2 portable a/c units. They are not installed, and do not have the accordions to seal the windows or doors. My husband tried to set them up and seal the gaps with pillows, and while they blew cold air, they were not enough to chill the kitchen/living room area. When we tried to use them, we saw the temperature reach 92 degrees one afternoon. The last couple of days we finally set one up in the bedroom so we could sleep and then we didn't want to spend any time in the rest of the house - might as well have gotten a hotel room. The listing does not mention the A/C, so we shouldn't have expected it. Air conditioning was still a primary reason why we chose this rental and we were disappointed.
I’m out of characters but also reviewed this house on vrbo for full notes.
Submitted by Santa Cruz CA on Jul 03, 2021