Jnauary 2012 Visit

Guest: Washington State Visitors (Poulsbo, WA)
Date of Stay: 01/16/12 Review Submitted: 01/27/12

My husband and I, along with adult kids and our 4 year old granddaughter had the most spectacular time! The house is lovely and comfortable, the beach a few steps away, and the owner generous. Enjoy!

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

Great location

Guest: JMV (Danville, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/30/11 Review Submitted: 01/25/12

We stayed over New Years and loved it! It is just below the new Westin Resort thats up on the bluff. The beach is "true" hawaii, very tropical and at times no one but you on it. Hard to find that in Hawaii these days. The home is literaly across the street from the ocean which lulls you to sleep at night. The home had everything we needed, chairs, croquet,snorkel gear, maps etc. Two minutes to Princeville market for supplies and your set to enjoy all the island of Kauai has to offer. Great place to book for two families or spread out with just yours. Very private location, so bring your book and enjoy the ocean! Safe cove for kids to swim/snorkel too. Had a great time, can't wait to return!

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

Great Vacation Home at Anini Beach

Guest: J Scott T. (Walnut Creek, California)
Date of Stay: 12/02/11 Review Submitted: 12/14/11

"The first thing we noticed upon our arrival is the attention to detail the hosts put into our stay. Everything we needed for our vacation was provided; from beach gear, maps, menus for local restaurants and an awesome kitchen for home cooking. The property itself is in a perfect location at Annini beach which is idyllic. Just as exciting was the fact that we were just minutes away from world class golf ,sightseeing and top beaches in Hawaii. The home is beautiful inside and out we especially appreciated the Lanai where we found ourselves enjoying the palm trees and tropical landscape. We have stayed on all the islands and in many different locales this by far is our favorite. We definitely plan on returning to Ka Hale ‘Olu" Dr. J. Scott Threde and Family

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Perfect for kids

Guest: Kirsten (Salt Lake City)
Date of Stay: 06/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/20/11

This was our first time on Kauai, and we were delighted that everything was just as we hoped it would be. The house was clean and spacious with everything we needed. The large front porch was especially nice for just relaxing or reading a book, and the large supply of boogie boards, beach chairs, sand toys, swim fins and snorkels was a true bonus. It let us easily enjoy the beach and water without having to worry about rentals. It truly did take just a minute to walk from the house to the beach. The large back yard was also perfect for the kids to run around. The location was perfect, as it was secluded, but also a quick 10-15 minute drive to town. We would love to stay here again.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Favorite spot on the Island

Guest: Jason (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 01/25/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/11

I've stayed at Ka Hale 'Olu twice now and plan to continue returning as long as it's available. The house is well-appointed and extremely comfortable -- a fantastic common area with a huge family dining table, three very private and well-separated bedrooms with an additional loft area, beautifully landscaped grounds, a well-stocked kitchen... It's a phenomenal value. For those who haven't stayed at Anini, the vibe is very quiet and peaceful. The beach across the street from the house is often deserted and rarely has more than a few people at any time -- it's the perfect place to read and relax, and the water is shallow and very calm. Hanalei town is a short drive North and has some great restaurants and a pretty vibrant main street, so if you want to break the solitude there are options close-by. A really great house in a fantastic location, perfect for folks looking for quiet and seclusion.

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

Perfect for our family

Guest: Lilly (California)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11 Review Submitted: 04/06/11

Gracious country living at one of the prettiest areas in Hawaii. Quiet street, a short walk to the beach. The Anini Beach Park is just down the street with beautiful horses grazing across the way. We were in an qut-of- the-way and yet convenient location to where we wanted to go on the North shore. It was perfect for our family of 6 ranging in ages from 4 to 83. We had a happy aloha time.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Fantastic Family Vacation

Guest: Cal (Honlulu)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/15/11

My family (three kids 2 yrs to 8 yrs) spent three nights at Ka Hale Olu. It was the perfect vacation. The house is cool and breezy and is appointed with all the comforts. The grounds are huge and are perfect for exploration and paying games. My daughters loved the rope swings. Anini Beach is great. The beach is sheltered by the longest continuous reef in the Hawaiian Islands, which makes the beach a fun spot for young kids. Tunnels Beach, Haena Beach Park, Hanalei and other must-see spots on the north shore are only a short drive away. This was our first time staying in a vacation rental. We greatly preferred the house to a resort. We will be back to Kaua‘i and back to Ka Hale Olu.

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

Beautiful Vacation Home in Paradise

Guest: Romany (Ketchikan, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 12/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/11

Our extended family spent Christmas week at this property and loved it. The owners were very helpful and provided great directions and information prior to our stay. Actually, the pictures online do not do the house justice - it exceeded our expectations. The house is beautifully furnished and has an amazing yard. The kitchen is well equipped and we appreciated that the dining table could seat all 8 of us. We also enjoyed the extras: games, beach towels, boogie boards and scuba equipment. Anini beach is incredible: we snorkeled and swam every day and saw tonnes of turtles but few other people. The beach is less than a minute from the house and it was great for our small children as there is no surf. Loved Hanalei and would recommend hiring kayaks and or stand up paddle boards from Kayak Kauai. We hope to be back soon!

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/15/09 Review Submitted: 09/15/09

The location is excellent, the quality of accommodations is very good. There are little bonus touches such as snorkel equipment, boogie boards, gas grill, etc. We had a family vacation that our (adult) children rated as the best vacation ever.

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Wonderfully Relaxing Vacation

Guest: jacqui! (Southern California)
Date of Stay: 08/23/09 Review Submitted: 09/03/09

We had a wonderful time! This home is very clean and comfortable. The grounds are immaculate and a beautiful beach is just steps away. The sunrise over the lighthouse was stunning and early in the morning the water is as flat as glass. If you sit and watch it you will see turtles pop their heads out of the water. The beach is protected by a large reef and we snorkled almost everyday. Our only regret is that we took a few days to sightsee around the island, which took us away from the the serenity of this home.

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