Exotic Hiiltop Home with Amazing Valley, Mountain and Jungle Views

• Peaceful Paradise....the Perfect Getaway....

  Peaceful Paradise....the Perfect Getaway....

  • Guest peachesandbeaches
  • Date of stay 03/30/13
  • Review Submitted 04/26/13
  I loved my recent stay at this wonderful home & property, finding it an oasis of comfort, beauty, and regeneration. It came as a bit of a surprise to realize that considering all the activities of my Hawaiian holiday, the most favourite & memorable times of my visit to Kauai were the hours spent contentedly savouring life at the retreat-like Red Ginger. It provides an atmosphere of relaxation, ease, & contentment, & was a welcome relief at times from the day's busy-ness. It seems to invite a peaceful, gentler, slower way of doing life. I returned home with many sweet memories of times at the Red Ginger spent enjoying a variety of simple pleasures- leisurely meals, good conversation & fine coffee on the outdoor lanai, being cooled by the ever present soft tropical breezes, & taking in the sounds & sights of the surrounding tropical jungle valley. Lovely too, was the nightly star-gazing, the deep, restful sleeps in the comfy bed, the lush greens & rich textures & colours of the tropical gardens, the outdoor shower & the many opportunities for photography. Simply sublime! The location, (handy for many activities straight out of the Kauai guidebook), was only a quick drive from many area beaches, the restaurants & shops of nearby Hanalei, the Kalalau trail & NaPali Coast,etc. (don't miss the takeout burritos from Red Hot Mama's just down the road) The home's location made for a good base from which to venture further afield and explore other areas of the island (the galleries of Hanapepe, Lihue, & the busier more developed South Shore attractions/Poipu, etc.) Couldn't have been happier & left feeling renewed & refreshed - highly recommend! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Paradise Retreat Indeed!

  Paradise Retreat Indeed!

  • Guest Eliot K.
  • Date of stay 03/14/13
  • Review Submitted 04/01/13
  Down the end of a quiet 1/2 mile residential road is Dawn's peaceful, charming home! We hoped for a remote quiet space with easy access to various north shore beaches and restaurants, and thats exactly what we got. The space was clean, functional, and provided just about everything we would want, including the ability to do laundry, and beyond, the lovely sounds of morning rain from a bedroom high above the forest floor with breathtaking views, tropical birds, and just outside, a pair of friendly cats waiting for our emergence each morning. Of our 11 days, we spent 9 in the main unit, Red Ginger, and, due to having booked out trip after others had spoken for Red Ginger later in our trip, 2 in the smaller cottage space beneath. Both were lovely, and equally outfitted, though the views from Red Ginger were more spectacular. Dawn as well was available as needed, but always discreet, and always helpful in making our stay as wonderful as she could. Though not on the beach, these accommodations offer something a beachfront property could not, that we really wanted. The quiet of a remote retreat, high on a hillside, with gorgeous views, and deep jungle sounds, and lots of privacy, without losing easy access to Hanalei and environs. Add to that the fabulous oversize outdoor shower, and we were very happy! A true Zen retreat! The magnificent Kuan Yin sculpture was a great clue! - )

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Wow!!!

  Wow!!!

  • Guest beth
  • Date of stay 12/16/12
  • Review Submitted 03/26/13
  I came to the Red Ginger for a personal retreat and it was absolutely amazing. I was surprised that the weather was still so nice in late December. The place was very inviting, classy, and clean. It was surrounded by the most breathtaking jungle/mountain view I have ever seen. I felt like I was in another world. The owner was very attentive to my needs and I was provided helpful information about where to go and what to do on the island. I felt so comfy in the place that it was difficult for me to leave. Thanks Red Ginger. I'll be back.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Beautiful Tropical Haven

  Beautiful Tropical Haven

  • Guest Loretta
  • Date of stay 03/01/13
  • Review Submitted 03/12/13
  The highlight of our trip to Kauai was our one week stay at Red Ginger Hale. It is a beautiful property which is accurately depicted in the listing. The owner was gracious, helpful with our questions and provided interesting and useful general info about the area. We enjoyed walks, beautiful beaches, good food in nearby Hanalei and much more. It was all good. Would love to go back there again!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• GOT OUR GROOVE BACK

  GOT OUR GROOVE BACK

  • Guest Shane
  • Date of stay 01/18/13
  • Review Submitted 03/08/13
  My wife and I stayed in the Red Ginger because we loved the pictures and wanted to experience the North Shore of Kauai. My wife has allergies so we always wonder how she will make out when we travel to a new place. We were not disappointed on any level. I can say without hesitation that we were decidedly satisfied customers. No problem getting there, the owner guided us step by step with good contact. The home is fresh, clean and well designed with breezes from windows that are screened and can be opened with glass and wooden louvers. You are surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of countless types of jungle vegetation. You can walk to some of the the beaches but it is fast and easy with a car. Neither of us have ever been to Kauai before. Now we are hooked. We are happy to have found a place in USA such as this, easy for us to get to and yet not your run of the mill tourist trap. We were looking for adventure AND relaxation and we found it.. I think we both got our " groove" back..cheers to the Red GInger Hale in Hanalei..Highly recommend.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Everyone that met this couple loved them. They actually already had a lot of groove. I hope they return, it would be our pleasure.

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• Beware of Red Ginger Hale

  Beware of Red Ginger Hale

  • Guest SusieQ
  • Date of stay 12/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/04/13
  Let me preface this extremely negative review of the Red Ginger Hale by saying: If you do not care about ants & mice, & are looking for an out-of-the-way, rainforest experience, then this is the place for you. If not, then I suggest you book a stay at some of the lovely resorts in Princeville. After reserving our stay 3 mths in advance; our brief overnight experience so soured our stay that we flew home immediately. While the owner claims our abrupt departure was due to my older mother’s discomfort with travel, nothing could be further from the truth. The place was dirty & ant-ridden – with mice droppings also clearly evident. We had a confirmed res. arriving Dec 9 - 16 (7 nights). Upon our arrival @ 5:50pm (check-in time started @ 4pm), there was no key in the lock box. With no cell-phone service in this remote area, we had to drive back to the town of Hanalei, taking what I would consider to be a washed-out road with huge pot holes, in order to get a signal to call the numbers on our confirmed reservation. The 1st # no longer belonged to the owner; the 2nd was no longer in service. The 3rd #, her daughter’s in another state, was good & the only saving grace. After explaining the situation, her daughter said she would contact her mother & call back, which she did – but only to report that she too was unable to reach her mother. Once she did reach her 1 1/2 hours later, she called to report her mother had been expecting us a day later (to her error & contrary to the res.), & would call us immediately. Again, no success; after trying to phone her at the new number for 35 minutes –19 attempts & only a busy signal – I gave up, suspecting the phone was left deliberately off the hook to buy time so the owner could make the place as presentable/clean as possible. The owner finally rang to say she was ready for us. By now we had invested almost 2 hours, just trying to check in to the place (timeline: 5:50pm- 7:40pm), with groceries in hand. Upon arrival we were fed up & tired. We were further annoyed because the excuses did not jive with what her daughter told us. The property is accurately represented on site;where it falls apart is on cleanliness, There was crusted food under DR table, ant traps everywhere, mouse droppings in 3 kitchen cupboards along with a mice trap under the sink. Because of this & what I considered to be an ant infestation (luggage crawling w ants), we could not stay. Before leaving we tried contacting the owner to show, no luck

  Owner response: These guests encountered health difficulties on their flight over that necessitated they return to Canada the next day.It must have been very disappointing and frustrating. I think the frustration just ran it's course though this strange and inappropriate review. USEFUL INFO: *There are travel insurances that reimburse flight & accommodations should you encounter unforeseen travel issues *Kauai is in the tropics so at times has more challenges with tiny nuisance beings than some other parts of the world. You will rarely encounter them in the home. You can entice them in if you leave food out. Myself and my cleaning staff will help with any issues you may encounter. We do not have anything large, poisonous or dangerous in Kauai. Ant and rodent catches are standardly seen as preventative measures in homes here. *We go over the home with guests upon arrival to assure all is well and will quickly assist if any issues are found.Myself and/or my caretaker are actually easily accessible by phone , email and text. * We supply guests with directions, lockbox & phone #'s before their arrival and we await all arrivals. I now have a 'micro management' arrival plan in case of miscommunications, forgotten paperwork, uncharged cell's or jet lag confusion. *Many of our side streets are gravel and have potholes 'small kine' The streets are maintained by the county on 'Kauai Time' You won't need a 4x4 but you'll need to drive slowly at times. *We do have cell reception on the property. Verizon best, At&T not so. Wifi is provided & is accessible inside and out. We offer free long distance on the land line as well. *We make Kauai our home because we love the lay back aloha and kindness that is here. We love having visitors to share our aloha with. It makes us happy when visitors show us respect and aloha too. * It is good to understand the different areas of Kauai before choosing. * The Hanalei area ( and my home) are loved and well received by visitors who seek tranquility, uncongested beaches, adventure, lush natural beauty, rivers, quaint seaside life. * Princeville and Poipu are enjoyed by those seeking a manicured tourist/ resort development with condos, hotels, golf courses, swimming pools. pavement and parking lots. * You may encounter a tiny nuisance being in any accommodation on Kauai as all of Kauai is tropical

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• Beautiful Relaxing Experience

  Beautiful Relaxing Experience

  • Guest Elaine and Nora
  • Date of stay 11/01/12
  • Review Submitted 02/25/13
  We spent a wonderful relaxing week in this beautiful tropical setting. The house was very well looked after and suited us very well. The property is outside of town and you will need a car to get to the more tourist places but there is much to see and do within walking distance. The beach we walked to was beautiful and we saw birds and were able to swim. We enjoyed the walking trails and the gorgeous flowers and trees. We had no problems getting to the property and we found Dawn (the owner) easy to deal with and knowledgeable about the island.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: It was such a joy to see this mother and daughter duo enjoy the island so much. They have both traveled a lot and they fit into our island style world quickly and easily. It felt homey just having them around.. Two lovely women..

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• A romantic honeymoon retreat in the jungle!

  A romantic honeymoon retreat in the jungle!

  • Guest Cody
  • Date of stay 11/07/12
  • Review Submitted 02/25/13
  My wife and I stayed 10 days at the Red Ginger this past November. It was the perfect getaway after a busy couple of months. It was more than we expected. Dawn did an excellent job describing the place, giving us directions how to get there, and generally making our stay very comfortable. Her local knowledge was so helpful for finding hidden gems ( beaches, hiking trails, and local Luau) The Red Ginger suite was very clean, well appointed, quiet, and perfect for what we were looking for. Added bonuses are the use of coolers, beach chairs, beach mats, snorkelling gear and boogie boards. Pictures just don't do the place justice. The mountain views, rainbow filled mornings, flowers and overall lushness of the jungle can't be captured with just pictures. It is something that needs to be experienced to appreciate all that it has to offer. We hiked the first 5 miles of the Kalalau trail on the Na Pali coast, making our way to the first waterfall. We highly recommend this, it was absolutely breathtaking. Good running shoes or hiking boots are advised. The trail was rough in some spots. Sunsets at Ke'e beach were stunning, we made a point of going there almost every evening to watch them, being only a short 10 min drive from the place. An absolutely perfect honeymoon in a beautiful setting, we highly recommend this property and can't wait to go back. Thank you for such a wonderful honeymoon Dawn!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: I have to say I really loved having Cody and Jena stay at the Red Ginger. They are two very cool people who suited the island way completely. They are a beautiful couple with rainbow hearts and I wish them every happiness in their future life as a couple.

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• Tree House

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  Tree House

  • Guest Lisa, Julie and Greg , California
  • Date of stay 01/17/13
  • Review Submitted 02/24/13
  We REALLY enjoyed your " treehouse" Sitting on the lanai during the rain or waking to a rainbow just outside our window was extremely enjoyable. Or fav place to eat was the dolphin ( their fish tacos are to die for) but having our own little Hawiian BBQ downstairs was also fun and tasty. The most amazing hike we have ever been on was the Kalalau trail. LONG Day but TOTALLY worth it! The St Regis brunch is delicious ( especially when you add passion fruit or guava mimosas) and has the best view for any meal. We loved playing with your kitties and loved discovering wildlife here. Swimming with the turtles " so totally rocks " ( as Crush would say) Thanks and aloha..

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• Wonderful Stay!

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  Wonderful Stay!

  • Guest Kristin, Jeff, Amnika & Sorja, Los Angeles, Ca
  • Date of stay 10/24/12
  • Review Submitted 02/24/13
  Thank you for a wonderful stay! The house is beautiful and we loved waking up to the sounds and the view of the jungle every day. Our kids loved the cats. We had so much fun exploring the north shore beaches. We almost chose an ocean front home to rent and were so glad we didn't, it was wonderful to come back to the Red Ginger everyday. Close to everything but it felt so private to be here. Thanks for welcoming us and for all the tips on what to see and do!

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$185 to $265/nite  $1295 to $1855/ week
rates vary with season and number of persons renting and length of stay
There is a minimum $150 cleaning fee * varies with # guests and length of stay
There is a 4 day minimum stay policy.( exceptions may be granted)
all rates subject to 13.45% sales tax
Specials may be offered for length of stay and last minute openings

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.