"Cottage in the Forest" Beautiful North Shore Guest House

• Absolutely wonderful, great place!

  Absolutely wonderful, great place!

  • Guest Trevor
  • Date of stay 04/21/13
  • Review Submitted 05/10/13
  We came here for our honeymoon. Very clean, private cottage on a beautiful property. There are chickens, peacocks and horses on the property that come up to the back deck of the cottage -- what a treat! Also, this house is on the northern side of the island, which is the quieter side. That's a plus for me, because there's a lot less traffic and less people around. It's a great place to just get away. If you want to do tons of activities, then you'll have to drive, but driving in Kauai is wonderful anyways since it's so beautiful. The airport is about 45 minutes away, and most everything you can do on the island is within a two hour drive.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Parting was such sweet sorrrow

  Parting was such sweet sorrrow

  • Guest vmochi
  • Date of stay 04/06/13
  • Review Submitted 04/16/13
  My husband and I stayed but for a brief few days and wished we could have stayed longer! What a beautiful property! Susan provided for all anticipated needs and wants. The bed was comfortably appointed with lovely linen and ample blankets. The view of the ‘backyard’ with its menagerie of horses, peacocks, chickens, roosters, goats and dogs is magical! The backdrop of the mountains shrouded in clouds lends itself to a dream. My husband especially loved the outside grill (he is a chef and took advantage of all the kitchen accoutrement) and grilled fresh fish nightly from the market in Hanalai. I loved the outside shower and the claw foot tub (after long days snorkeling and hiking). We had a restful, peaceful stay (even with the silly roosters!) Thank you Susan for all your attention to detail. You truly have a wonderful property, and we hope to see you again very soon. Adieu!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you! It makes us so happy when our guests appreciate our Cottage and our host of birds and animals. We will welcome you back!

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• TravelBug

  TravelBug

  • Guest John
  • Date of stay 03/23/13
  • Review Submitted 04/03/13
  Very nice setting. Open, light and airy cottage. Great outdoor shower. Only complaints were presence of two very large dogs and bed linens. Need to replace rather stale pillows with newer and fresher ones. Also, quality of sheets was low and there were no mid-weight blankets--just a very heavy comforter. Also, needed some additional reading lights in the sitting area.

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

  Owner response: Please read the rest of our reviews!!! We have a photo of my large dog in my personal information, and talk extensively about all of the animals on the property. These guests were the first to enjoy our Newly Reupholstered Chairs, and our Beautiful New Duvet covering the Down Comforter. The new Charter Club Non Alergenic pillows, 2 firm and 2 soft; and the new 500 count sheets from Macy's arrived a few days after they left. (There are many pillows) There were several lighter blankets in the walk in closet. Most of our lights are on dimmers, so maybe they couldn't figure that out. Again...please read the rest of our reviews to get a real feel for the Cottage.

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• A Magical Place

  A Magical Place

  • Guest maggie dee
  • Date of stay 12/23/12
  • Review Submitted 02/10/13
  Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! IT IS MAGICAL HERE. Susan took great care of us and the cottage is even more fantastic in person. The romantic atmosphere, the peacocks, goats and amazing sunrises left us speechless every time.

  Owner response: We LOVE it when YOU love it!

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• Wonderfully secluded place to stay on the north shore of Kauai

  Wonderfully secluded place to stay on the north shore of Kauai

  • Guest Bayareaian
  • Date of stay 11/29/12
  • Review Submitted 12/13/12
  Susan and her daughter were fantastic hosts. The cottage space is great and beautifully appointed. The grounds are lovely and filled with wonderful animals (chickens, peacocks, goats, horses, etc). The bathtub and outdoor shower were wonderful. The cottage came with ample towels, beach chairs, a cooler, and other great thing to enjoy the beach. The kitchen has a hot plate, microwave, etc and there is a new gas grill on the patio so we were able to cook several meals there. The sound of a nighttime rain storm with all the windows open was lovely. Will look forward to returning soon!

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

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• FANTASTIC KAUAI STAY

  FANTASTIC KAUAI STAY

  • Guest VRBOLove
  • Date of stay 06/10/12
  • Review Submitted 06/18/12
  My husband, our young son and I all LOVED this cottage. The location is AMAZING -- set on a beautiful farm surrounded by animals and jungle -- we woke up to rainbows and peacocks out our window. It had everything we needed to eat in several nights. We loved the outdoor shower for washing off all the sand after a long day at the beach. Susan is very sweet and thoughtful and even put out a musical toy for our 20-month old son which he adored and played with every day! Our son loved seeing the horses and other animals outside our window. The location is great - close enough to Hanalei, Anini Beach, Tunnels, etc. and the 4mile drive to the cottage from the highway is magical. Would highly recommend this property and would stay here again.

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• Absolutely heavenly!!

  Absolutely heavenly!!

  • Guest April and Rick
  • Date of stay 04/22/12
  • Review Submitted 05/01/12
  We are just wrapping up from a 10 day visit to this amazing little cottage. The previous reviews were spot on, with this being a very wonderful place to stay while visiting Kauai and is definately a place we would like to return. You wake up to the wonderful sounds of nature, not city noises, but serenity. The cottage is far enough away from the fray to really be able to immerse yourself in tranquility, yet a short drive to some amazing beaches, hikes, and activities.

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

  Owner response: We get so much joy from our Guests appreciation of our little Cottage in the Forest.

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• Wishing I'd Stayed Longer

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  Wishing I'd Stayed Longer

  • Guest Robbyn
  • Date of stay 04/02/12
  • Review Submitted 04/12/12
  Well, the Trip is now one of my fondest memories. I am back to work, wishing that I'd stayed longer. Thanks again for the wonderful respite, and relaxed surroundings. The Cottage was a perfect escape and located in the best place for the sights and adventures I experienced. I will often refer back to pictures I took to remind me of your slice of Hawaii--aka Heaven. Warmest regards- Robbyn

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• North Shore Paradise

  North Shore Paradise

  • Guest lazysvbar
  • Date of stay 09/30/11
  • Review Submitted 10/11/11
  The rooster's internal clocks are just a hair off and peacocks love roof tops - can't expand much, you just have to experience it! The web description and photos do not do this little piece of paradise justice. Really felt like coming back to a home after a hard day of sunning, surfing and sipping Mai Tai's on the north shore. The location is perfect for those who love the north shore of Kauai. Close enough to easily get to the all the good spots, yet secluded away so that you can be to yourselves. The owner's are great and concerned about insuring you have a great experience. Overall, an outstanding experience that helped us meet our goal of being away from it all. We'll be back!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks so much! It makes us happy when our guests are happy. : ) Susan & Kim

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• just the experience we expected and hoped for

  just the experience we expected and hoped for

  • Guest A&P
  • Date of stay 02/12/11
  • Review Submitted 08/19/11
  We found "Cottage in the Forest" via internet research. We did not want the crowded condo scene of the South Shore, but rather something secluded, romantic and secure. This property seemed like a great location, secluded yet easy access to North/South shores and airport (about 45 minutes to airport). The cottage sits on a large, green and lush property with a main house and the owner's studio nearby enough to ask questions if any, but still very private. The property has lots of wonderful wildlife, too - there are some amazing peacocks that perched and strutted right outside our window and we got some great pictures - as if it were a private show for us! Friendly family dogs, too! The view of the mountains, waterfall, and sunrise/sunset is nothing less than you'd expect from Hawaii. The cottage feels very spacious and is tastefully decorated. There was plenty of room to place your groceries (although we usually ended up eating out if we were out and about for the day) - no stove/oven but there were hot plates and a microwave if needed. Susan (the owner) also stocked beach chairs, picnic gear, etc., toiletries, and linens. The property is about 10 minutes down a residential road with other very nice properties. Not a lot of eating/refreshment establishments in the the *immediate* area, but not too far (about 10-15 minutes to Kilauea or Princeville). We got the nice feeling after a day out that we were "coming home and settling in for the night". The bathroom (tub with hand shower) and outdoor shower were very nice. The one issue I had was not specific to the property, but rather due to the lush, forest-like location and the wet season when we were on the North Shore - mosquitos! If you are not sensitive to mosquito bites or can casually swat them away without frustration, you will be fine... I just happen to be really sensitive and couldn't be outside too much, leave doors open, etc., which was a shame - and I took a bath in bug repellent practically every night! Again, not an issue with the property, but rather the North Shore in the wet winter. We had a great time and would not hesitate to recommend this property. If you have wondered about renting a private cottage such as this vs. a larger condo complex, try this! We are so glad we did, and it made for a much more intimate experience of the beauty of Kauai. Mahalo, Susan!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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Vacation Rental Rates .. range from Low Season $130/night .. $850/week
to High Season $150/night $950/week.  Christmas $175/night$1200./week
Rates subject to 13.42% Tax; Exit Cleaning Fee: $100.
Deposit: $200. due seven days after reservation.
Full payment due 45 days prior to booking.

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