We will be back!

Guest: Patrick & Melissa (Kelowna, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/18/12 Review Submitted: 02/07/12

My Husband and I spent a week here and we were sad to go. This truly is an amazing place! The listing and the photos were accurate and the the place was spotless. We love to cook together and the beautiful kitchen made this a dream. As for the rest of the place, we smiled every time we came through the door. We enjoyed some fabulous snokelling at tunnels beach, amazing views from the lanai, and tons of exploration of the north shore. Queen's Bath anyone! Thank you for having the "The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook - Kauai Revealed", it helped us explore. We also found the 'Foodland' near Princeville to be the best supermarket to shop at if there are only 2 of you. -the sushi there is awesome and cheap! We had the opportunity to meet Jeff, the owner, who showed us the bigger house on the property while he was there. It is also beautiful and the whole property rented together would make for a perfect extended family reunion place. Don't hesitate for a second to rent this place! It was perfect! Much Mahalo, Jeff. Melissa and Patrick.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children.

Our Honeymoon!

Guest: Margie (Alaska)
Date of Stay: 12/21/11 Review Submitted: 12/30/11

We stayed here for a week for our Honeymoon and for our 1st Christmas as a married couple. Very private and very comfortable. Beautiful view of the mountains and very relaxing. Thank you for sharing this wonderful place with us and letting us make our own memories.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children.

Short but sweet

Guest: Sarah (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 12/27/11

We were only on Kauai for 4 nights, but truly enjoyed our stay in this adorable bungalow. It is the perfect size for a couple or a small family. I loved the kitchen and the ability to cook yummy meals at "home"; a great way to save money and a welcome retreat after going out for dinner every night of our vacation. The view of the mountains out the back lanai are spectacular. Although the house is not directly on the beach, it is a very short walk to several great spots, especially Tunnels Beach and the trail head to the Kalalau Trail along the breathtaking Na Pali coast. Also, the owner, Jeff, was a most gracious host, expertly dealing with our stay via phone and email. We certainly hope to return and stay longer next time. Mahalo, Jeff!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children.

Privacy, Relaxation and AMAZING views

Guest: Assar B.
Date of Stay: 11/08/11 Review Submitted: 11/30/11

The trip was fantastic, and we owe much of that to the hospitality of the owner Jeff! We didn't want to leave! We were there for 14 days on our honeymoon and couldn't ask for a better place to get away from everyone and everything and enjoy the beauty of Kauai's north shore. The house itself has a nice view of the mountains and is a short 2 minute walk to an excellent beach. Waking to the beach every evening to watch the sunset in Kauai is nothing short of magical, and having the flexibility to do that without getting in your car, dealing with crowds of people or screaming kids (like the south shore) is priceless. We especially enjoyed the availability of snorkel gear to use at Tunnels Beach ( 10 min walk) to enjoy the excellent snorkeling. The neighbors are great, incredibly honest and very friendly, you will often times find them placing fruits and vegetables from their gardens for sale on the honor system which I found to be absolutely refreshing. The home has everything that you need to feel right at home, and the owner does an excellent job of taking care of whatever is needed without being an obstruction to your vacation. Hanelei is a short and beautiful scenic 10 minute drive away, as are the numerous farmers markets in the area. Ha'ena is universally regarded as one of the best spots on the island to experience true Hawaii! We sincerely enjoyed our time and would return in a heartbeat! Mahalo Jeff!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.

Privacy, Relaxation and AMAZING views

Guest: Assar B.
Date of Stay: 11/08/11 Review Submitted: 11/30/11

The trip was fantastic, and we owe much of that to the hospitality of the owner Jeff! We didn't want to leave! We were there for 14 days on our honeymoon and couldn't ask for a better place to get away from everyone and everything and enjoy the beauty of Kauai's north shore. The house itself has a nice view of the mountains and is a short 2 minute walk to an excellent beach. Waking to the beach every evening to watch the sunset in Kauai is nothing short of magical, and having the flexibility to do that without getting in your car, dealing with crowds of people or screaming kids (like the south shore) is priceless. We especially enjoyed the availability of snorkel gear to use at Tunnels Beach ( 10 min walk) to enjoy the excellent snorkeling. The neighbors are great, incredibly honest and very friendly, you will often times find them placing fruits and vegetables from their gardens for sale on the honor system which I found to be absolutely refreshing. The home has everything that you need to feel right at home, and the owner does an excellent job of taking care of whatever is needed without being an obstruction to your vacation. Hanelei is a short and beautiful scenic 10 minute drive away, as are the numerous farmers markets in the area. Ha'ena is universally regarded as one of the best spots on the island to experience true Hawaii! We sincerely enjoyed our time and would return in a heartbeat! Mahalo Jeff!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.

Perfect Location

Guest: Colin (Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/22/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

We had a fantastic honeymoon staying here for 11 nights. The house is great. It's at the back of a property which has 3 houses on it. You don't see the neighbors unless you're in the driveway. My first impression was that it's bigger than the pictures make it seem, perfect size for a couple. The location on the North Shore is ideal for those looking to get away to a less commercialized type area. You are minutes away from the best snorkeling, swimming, hiking and surfing on the island. The local town Hanalei is a short drive. It has some really good restaurants and shops. I would definitely recommend this rental.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Gorgeous house, perfect location!

Guest: L&B (Portland, Oregon, US)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

This house is beautiful, the kitchen is fully stocked, the views are amazing, and the house is walking distance to Tunnels Beach for the best snorkeling on the island! We had an amazing time and are so sorry to leave. We would love to come back to stay here again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

Fantastic place to stay

Guest: rebecca (Wellington, New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/07/11

We stayed here for our honeymoon so we wanted somewhere special - somewhere private and romantic. It was perfect. Megan was so friendly and welcomed us to the neighbourhood then left us to our own devices. The house is absolutely gorgeous - lovely and quiet, close to the beach, and beautifully decorated. It had everything we needed to settle right in. It's so quiet at night. There aren't a lot of lights around so you can see all the stars. And the view of the mountains is really gorgeous. There is another house on the property which was also occupied for the duration of our stay but we barely heard or saw the other guests. Really lovely and would highly recommend.

Owner response:We have had many honeymooners and couples who marry while in Kauai stay at Haukalima. They are always very pleased with their accommodations and the fantastic location of the property. It is really a perfect spot for those couples as well as small families.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.