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Luxuriously Romantic, Perfect for Honeymooners *Special May Last Minute Prices!*

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Last updated: 05/20/2013
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  • Minimum stay:2-3 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Li'i Lani, native Hawaiian for Little Heaven, is a beautiful 1 bedroom, full bath, full kitchen, cottage nestled in the middle of gorgeous Wailua Homesteads. Wake up to fantastic views of lushly green Kauai, and experience a one-of-a-kind opportunity to live as a local in this gorgeous cottage amongst mountains! Enjoy the convenience of being centrally located to all major activities and attractions, while staying off the beaten path in luxurious home-away-from-home comfort. Live in luxury while taking in the beauty of upcountry Kauai -- truly an Aloha experience!

1 bedroom, full bath, full kitchen, and living area, with laundry amenities (washer and dryer). Newly remodeled throughout, paint, carpeting, tile, and all brand new furnishings and appliances. This includes a Cal King iComfort bed, two flat screen TVs, Blu-Ray DVD player, Belgique pots and pans, fully stocked kitchen appliances, and gas stove and oven.

If you are dreaming of relaxing and adventuring in an island paradise, this is the place for you. There are countless activities on this beautiful Garden Island, and our centralized location gives you the prime opportunity to experience as many as possible without falling into the 'tourist trap.' Located near charming Kapa'a, explore the quaint town, grab some delicious food, or rent a bicycle to meander about the streets or the newly installed 9-mile bike/walking path along the Coconut Coast and see the sights -- including the legendary Coco Palms! Swim or learn to surf at Kalapaki Beach, a wonderful place with gentle surf and gorgeous views of Nawiliwili Harbor. Head north to see the beautiful Limahuli Gardens in Ha’ena, or to jump from the Hanalei Pier into beautiful Hanalei Bay, Hike Hanakapi’ai, visit the Kilauea Lighthouse and view many of our island birds, or shop at various little boutiques and stores offering a variety of souvenirs and island wear so you'll be able to take a bit of the island home with you. Go South to Po'ipu, otherwise known as The Hollywood by the Sea, where there is shopping in abundance and many choices for fine or local dinning experiences, and a calm and gentle beach perfect for swimming. There's also ample opportunity to snorkel and explore the island's beautiful and pristine waters on gorgeous beaches such as Tunnels Beach. Create memories to last a lifetime by swimming alongside beautiful tropical fish and legendary sea turtles! Explore the N? Pali Coast by boat (available for booking almost everywhere), or hike its challenging but worthwhile trails in order to see nature at its finest! Get a taste of traditional island culture with many locally produced luaus that offer both entertainment and local food!

We are located two minutes away from Nounou (Sleeping Giant) hiking trail, where you can enjoy an intermediate level hike across and/or up this legendary figure of our island home.

Discounts will be offered to guests for one-on-one surf lessons with Todd Higashi, owner of Surfing Kauai, with over 40 years of surfing experience.

Sink your toes into the sand or lace up your hiking boots knowing that there's a lovely little cottage waiting for you to come home to!

Property Type

  • Cottage
  • 500 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Long-Term Renters Welcome
          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms

          • 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2, Beds for 2
          • Bedroom 1
          • 1 king
          • Cal King icomfort bed and flat screen tv

          Bathrooms

          • 1.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1
          • toilet, combination tub/shower

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Refrigerator
          • Stove
          • Microwave
          • Dishes & Utensils
          • Coffee Maker
          • Toaster

          Amenities

          • Linens Provided
          • Towels Provided
          • Washing Machine
          • Clothes Dryer
          • Parking
          • Hair Dryer
          • Iron & Board

          Entertainment

          • Television
          • Satellite / Cable
          • DVD Player

          Communications

              • Internet

              Theme

              • Away From It All
              • Luxury
              • Romantic

              Location & View

                  • Mountain View:

                    Li'i Lani has a gorgeous view of the Sleeping Giant. This mountain offers opportunity to hike and take in the spectacular view of the entire Coconut Coast. From Lihue to Anahola....morecollapse

                  Activities

                  • Churches
                  • Groceries
                  • Hospital
                  • Snorkeling/Diving
                  • Basketball Court
                  • Snorkeling
                  • Kayaking
                  • Swimming
                  • Tennis
                  • Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
                  • Surfing
                  • Cycling
                  • Fishing
                  • Golf
                  • Wind-Surfing
                  • Water Skiing
                  • Mountain Biking
                  • Pier Fishing
                  • ATM/Bank
                  • Medical Services
                  • Massage Therapist
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Library
                  • Marina
                  • Museums
                  • Playground
                  • Restaurants
                  • Health/Beauty Spa
                  • Walking
                  • Horseback Riding
                  • Hiking
                  • Beachcombing
                  • Luaus
                  • Whale Watching
                  • Miniature Golf
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Boating
                  • Shelling
                  • Shopping
                  • Scenic Drives
                  • Bird Watching
                  • Deepsea Fishing

                  Other Activities

                      • Details:

                        The greatest part about staying in the Wailua area is the central location. You can easily travel to the north or south or west side of the island. You may want to consider one of the fabulous Luas or ATV tours or a zip line adventure. If that seems a little too much then take a drive around the island and catch the view of waterfalls....morecollapse

                       

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                      • Amazing Little Cottage! So cute and perfectly located in the country.

                        Amazing Little Cottage! So cute and perfectly located in the country.

                        • Guest Dani
                        • Date of stay 04/20/13
                        • Review Submitted 05/03/13
                        This place was BEAUTIFUL! My boyfriend and I stayed here for a full week and had the best vacation experience we've had yet. I was so excited to drive up to this little cottage -- it was the perfect distance away from Kapaa so we felt like we were away from the hustle and bustle and other tourists, but close enough to make quick trips to town. I felt like a local! The cottage itself is clean, well-maintained, and beautifully decorated. Deani was wonderfully accommodating and very nice; she answered all of our touristy questions and was very helpful. She had fresh orchids in the cottage and her daughters even baked up a macadamia and walnut tart that I had to fight my boyfriend over so I could get a slice!! They were so cute. The cottage is located on the Higashi's property, but it's on the side of their spacious yard so you don't feel as if they're on top of you or anything. Very private. All the amenities listed in the ad were true -- we were super comfortable in the bed, and it was nice to come home and watch a movie and cook a little dinner for ourselves after a long day on the beach. I recommend a rental car so you can see everything the island has to offer. We crammed so much into our week that I can barely list it all: we did the art walk at Hanapepe (every Friday, super cute little town!), we hiked the Sleeping Giant (SO close to the cottage, I wanted to hike it every morning!), did a snorkel cruise to the Na Pali Coast (wonderful and totally worth the $, but remember to wear tons of sunscreen), snorkeled at Tunnels Beach where I saw 8 sea turtles in one day (awesome!), kayaked down the Wailua River (there's a little place by the bridge where you can rent kayaks, I forgot what it's called), went up to Hanalei for farmer's market on Saturday and got shave ice before jumping off the pier, and went up to Waimea Canyon (I thought it was prettier than the Grand Canyon!). I also had one of the best meals of my life at the nearby Hukilau Lani, it was sooooo good and the ambiance was spectacular. Highly recommended. There's also nearby grocery stores to get food to make meals at the cottage -- good way to save money. There was so much to do and see and our cottage was so relaxing and comfortable, I never wanted to leave. I highly recommend renting this place, and my boyfriend and I will definitely be back again to stay here! It's time to start saving for another vacay!

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

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                      Rental basis: Per property
                      Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
                      Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
                      Base Rate
                      3 night min stay
                      $175
                      $1050 $3500
                      Introductory Pricing
                      May 20 - Jun 19
                      2 night min stay
                      $99
                      Summer
                      Jun 20 - Sep 15
                      3 night min stay
                      $250
                      $1575 $5600
                      Holiday Season
                      Dec 1 - Jan 10
                      3 night min stay
                      $350
                      $2275 $7000
                      * Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

                      Additional information about rental rates

                      Stay a week, and get one night for free!


                      Fees:

                      • Property Damage Protection: $49
                      • Tax Rate 13.416%

                      Cancellation policy:

                      100% refund if canceled at least 90 days before arrival date.


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                      Last updated: 05/20/2013
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                      Location

                      • Nearest Airport: LIH at 10 Miles
                      • Nearest Motorway: Kaumualii Highway at 3 Miles
                      • Nearest Beach: Wailua Beach at 3 Miles
                      • Nearest Barpub: Restaurant Kintaro's at 4 Miles
                      • Nearest Ski: Waterski on the Wailua River at 3 Miles
                      • Nearest Restaurant: Kintaro's, Hukilau Lani, Oasis, Bull Shed at 4 Miles
                       

                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 1988

                      About the owner: Deani and Todd Higashi have been residents of the Wailua Homesteads for nearly 30 years. Both locals of this gorgeous island, they have chosen to raise their five children and two grandchildren nestled amongst the lush greenery of Kauai. Todd, a longtime surfing instructor, spends his days teaching young and old alike to learn to surf the beautiful waters, and Deani works overlooking and maintaining gorgeous properties around the Garden Island. Both love spending time with their beautiful 'ohana!

                      Why the Owner Chose Wailua:
                      Upon seeing the Wailua Homesteads, Tood and Deani fell instantly in love and knew this was the place to raise their family together. Away from the hustle and bustle of Kapa'a and other nearby towns, this upcountry farmland estate provided a safe, quiet place for their multiple children and grandchildren to play safely and enjoy true island living. The seperate cottage was built in 1990 as a longterm rental on the edge of the property and remodeled just last year, and Deani and Todd decided to turn it into a vacation rental in order to provide more opportunity for others to experience beautiful Kauai!

                      The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
                      Quiet, clean, and off the beaten path, this cottage provides you with ample opportunity to disappear into local culture and get away from tourists! Listen to the lush sounds of local tropical birds and animals -- no traffic here! Enjoy true country living in the lap of luxury. Aloha and Mahalo!


                      Contact us

                      • Primary: 8086353847

                       

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                        exterior

                      • outdoors

                        outdoors

                      • Mountain view different angle

                        Mountain view different angle

                      • Bedroom

                        Bedroom

                      • Breakfast bar

                        Breakfast bar

                      • floor plan

                        floor plan

                      • Bathroom

                        Bathroom

                      • Li'i Lani Exterior

                        Li'i Lani Exterior

                      • Garden below window

                        Garden below window

                      • Mountain view from front porch, can also be seen from kitchen window

                        Mountain view from front porch, can also be seen from kitchen window

                      • Kitchen

                        Kitchen

                      • Living room

                        Living room

                      • Love seat

                        Love seat

                      Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #455140

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                      Date last modified - Monday, May 20, 2013

                      $99 - $350 per night (USD)
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                      1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
                      Sleeps 2


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