Eco-Friendly Bamboo Villa in Haena, Steps from the Beach

• House is awesome, property not so much.

  House is awesome, property not so much.

  • Guest Nicholas G.
  • Date of stay 01/05/13
  • Review Submitted 01/06/13
  The house itself is very nice and well equipped. Immaculately clean. The surrounding neighbors are filthy, various rusty cars and equipment are strewn about the adjacent properties. Tiny ocean view and the "garden" views are pretty much a line of avocado trees that slightly veil yet another shabby neighbor. Great restaurant across the street but other than that you have to drive at least 10 minutes to get ANY supplies. Cool beaches across the street as well. In the winter time most of them are unswimable. Expect to pay at least 10-20% more for equipment rental on the north shore. We're having a good time but through tricky photography on the website the house seems twice the size it actually is. The outrigger canoe is only about 6 feet long is by no means a scale representation of the size of the house. The bedroom doors are about 3ft from one another making two couple romance all but impossible. The Parrish collection called several times to get my car rental info and them failed to leave the keys, we had to pick them up on our way, they refused to deliver them to our hotel. We won't be staying again.

  Owner response: The North shore of Kauai is known for its natural beauty, great surf, rustic local charm, away-from-it-all location and neighborhood feel. There is no trick photography used on the web site and the professional photographs have been recently updated. We encourage guests to go to the Google map listed under Links and Videos and explore the neighborhood to see the proximity to the neighbors, town and beaches. Note that the Google images where the row of lava rocks are were taken before we added quite a bit of landscaping, which can be seen in our current photographs. We have several neighbors, two of which share our easement driveway off of the main road. Their cars get parked at their houses on the opposite side of the main drive. One of the homes is in the final stages of completion, so there are building materials temporarily stored under the house, which will be removed in the near future. From the lanai, 20 feet in the air, you can see several other homes. Our neighbors are nice, friendly people and we have a great relationship with them. The listing states that there are partial ocean views, which can be seen in the photographs. The perimeter of the yard is full of trees. A line of trees taller than the house runs behind and around one side of the property to the road. On the other edge of the yard is a stretch of palm trees and a hedge that lines much of the shared driveway except for the opening to get into our private area. As mentioned in the description, the home is 1,400 square feet. The outrigger canoe is a decoration and not meant for scale. The listing also indicates that the closest town is Hanalei, 10 minutes away, which has two grocery stores, great restaurants and quaint shops. In the years we have used The Parrish Collection, we have never received anything but wonderful comments about their service and helpfulness during visitor's stays. Most guests go out of their way to let us know directly how supportive The Parrish Collection was during their time on the island.

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• Idyllic, beautifully decorated bamboo hideaway

  Idyllic, beautifully decorated bamboo hideaway

  • Guest Ben M.
  • Date of stay 12/03/12
  • Review Submitted 12/13/12
  It is clear that a lot of thought went into designing and decorating this lovely house, which is perfectly situated for a relaxing retreat. The house is about as close as you can get to the Napali coast and excellent beaches, and not too far from very complete shopping at Princeville (as well as Sunshine Helicopters that gave us a wonderful tour of the island). We cooked meals actively while there and found the kitchen very usable, but were also delighted by the very homey and personal luau available across the street at the Mediterranean Gourmet (excellent food). Though we had most of what we needed with us, it seemed everything we might have wanted for beach or picnic was provided for our use. The excellent, and quiet washer and dryer made washing clothes very convenient. By the time we left it felt like home.

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• Amazing house!

  Amazing house!

  • Guest Amanda
  • Date of stay 10/24/12
  • Review Submitted 11/07/12
  My husband and I came here for our honeymoon and had an awesome time. The house was perfect for a secluded getaway, yet still close enough for a quick car ride to get groceries or go out to dinner, or you can walk across the street for great food and even a luau every Tuesday night (must see, great food..... Did I mention walk). Besides the proximity of some of the best sights on the island, the house itself actually makes it hard to leave. On a rainy day it is just nice to sit in the living room for a movie marathon with a great view of palm trees and the ocean outside. Best of both worlds. It's also nice to get some great fruits and veggies from the farmers market and just cook a romantic dinner for two. The kitchen is FULLY stocked with pots pans utensils. Dining out every night can get pricey on the island. The decor of the house is incredible, with huge attention to the smallest details. Short walk to secluded section of beach as well and the house has beach toys, umbrellas, chairs, boogie boards etc. to use. A definate must see home If your thinking about traveling to kauai. This house beats any hotel I've ever stayed in!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• We did not want to leave....

  We did not want to leave....

  • Guest The honeymooners
  • Date of stay 07/16/12
  • Review Submitted 09/27/12
  This review is will be short and to the point. My wife and I chose this house due to it's location and seclusion from the tourist side of the island. We were able to do everything that tourists get to do (fire breathing luau, lounge on the beach, helicopter ride) and go back to the hideaway for absolute peace and quiet. You really cannot put a price on the peace and quiet. We lost all interest in our electronics and social media and had laughter filled conversations. We were able to reconnect after the stress of the wedding and really remember why we fell in love and got married in the first place. It was the most wonderful time of or lives. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to live the hawaii lifestyle without the hassle of Hotel living. This house was clean, orderly, and without flaw.

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

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• My amazing honeymoon!

  My amazing honeymoon!

  • Guest Ash
  • Date of stay 07/16/12
  • Review Submitted 09/26/12
  The tropical bamboo hideaway made my honeymoon more than I could of asked for!! Everything was at our fingertips! A walk across the street got you to a great place to eat or a nice place to lay in the sand with your toes in the warm water. Everything was so close while feeling we were the only ones on the island. The binder the owners leave is FULL of anything and everything to do. We went on a helicopter ride, went paddle boarding, surfing, zip lining, snorkeling, all the way to a relaxing glass of wine on the beach while watching the sunset. And the house, oh the house! AMAZING!! Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, wrap around deck, kitchen full of anything and everything you may need, an outdoor grill, elevator, and even the decor is done just so perfectly!! The tropical bamboo hideaway made our honeymoon more than I could of ever dreamed! It made some amazing memories for us already and many more anniversary memories to come. Thank you for everything! It truly meant to world to us staying at a place the felt so warm, cozy, and safe! Thank you!

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

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• Wonderful Home !!

  Wonderful Home !!

  • Guest User
  • Date of stay 09/15/12
  • Review Submitted 09/23/12
  We just returned from a memorable week spent in this fabulous home. The location is excellent very quiet and peaceful and just a short stroll from the beach . It was a two minute drive from tunnels beach where we spent our days hiking picnicking , snorkeling with the turtles and absorbing the beautiful views. The experience was made so easy because all of the beach equipment is supplied with the house...a quite an amazing array of gear from beach umbrellas to flippers/ snorkels beach chairs coolers....you name it! The house is wonderful and just as we'll equipped. we look forward to returning. The agency that runs this house 'The Parish collection ' are as good as it gets. Many thanks Robert and Ann

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

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  • Guest Two Happy Couples
  • Date of stay 03/20/12
  • Review Submitted 05/12/12
  Wow! What a beautiful place to call home this week. We are celebrating my 30th birthday and the Tropical Bamboo Hideaway was a truly magical place. Snorkeling at Tunnels, hiking Waimea Canyon, hiking up Mt. Waialeale and BBQ-ing fresh fish from Hanalei Fish Market made for a perfect trip.

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  • Guest Bill and Tana
  • Date of stay 12/13/11
  • Review Submitted 05/12/12
  The house has been a beautiful delight! We have appreciated the many decorative details throughout, making it really an expression of personal artistic taste. There was significant rain throughout our visit; having a wonderful place to stay – where being indoors was a delight itself – made each day nice – rain or shine! Thank you for the opportunity of enjoying your home.

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  • Guest C and T
  • Date of stay 10/05/11
  • Review Submitted 05/12/12
  Thank you for offering your beautiful, remote and completely livable vacation home for us to enjoy. We cannot wait until we are back here in 2012 for two weeks! Your personal touch is everywhere and we appreciate the love that went into this house more than you know.

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• Tropical Bamboo Hideaway is Paradise!!!!

  Tropical Bamboo Hideaway is Paradise!!!!

  • Guest glassman
  • Date of stay 03/20/12
  • Review Submitted 03/28/12
  What a beautiful home. It was exactly as promised in the listing and even the great website couldn’t do it justice. The views were awesome, the multiple sliding doors and windows made the inside feel like outside. All the amenities were perfect, I didn't know there were so many movies made in Kauai, and the little things like soft sheets, fluffy towels, paper goods, zip lock bags for snacks and even a couple of AA batteries for my camera (saved a trip into town thanks:)). The decor looked like it was out of a designer magazine, and the elevator made the move in and out much easier. The beach across the street was a really nice spot, yet we were minutes to the end of the road beach and saw some of the most beautiful sunsets. The Luau on Tuesday at the Mediterranean Gourmet was really a delight, and seemed to be very authentic (not like the tourist magazine version we went to on Maui). Any of the restaurants in Hanalei would be a good choice, but the Sushi at the Dolphin was to die for. I guess as you can tell by my review, I would strongly recommend this tropical oasis.

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

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2012 $395/night .. $2765/week
2013 $395/night .. $2765/week
A $500 deposit and $50 reservation fee is required to hold your reservation.
A cleaning fee of $195 applies to all rentals.
Full payment is due 90 days before your arrival.
Rates do not include tax.Rates do not include tax.
Taxes are $13.41%, which includes Hawaii GET (General Excise Tax) of 4.16% &
TAT (Transient Accommodation Tax) of 9.25%.

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