Location: Wainiha, North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii, USA (Four Miles from Hanalei Bay, Two Miles from Tunnels Beach) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 1 Bath (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: House
Hale Huna("Hidden House")is a wonderful cottage on a hillside near the "end of the road" on North Kauai. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with only a few other local houses. Very private and peaceful (It is NOT on/near the highway like many Kauai rentals). Perfect for a meditative getaway or honeymoon cottage. Healing and restful.
Beautiful views of green mountains from backyard. Lush plant life, including mango, banana, avocado, papaya and lime trees. Outdoor shower sheltered by bamboo bushes. This is a small but charming and tastefully furnished plantation-style cottage with the feel of "real" Hawaii. Within five minutes drive of gorgeous sandy beaches, incredible snorkeling at Tunnels, Ke'e and Lumahai Beaches and world class surf at Hanalei Bay.
The closest town is charming Hanalei, which has restaurants, a grocery store, a health food store, shops, bars and more. Hanalei Bay is famous for its large crescent beach, winter surfing and calm summer waters. The stunning Na Pali Coast is just minutes away (the mountains seen from the backyard are the back of the Pali's/Mountains).
The North Shore of Kauai is known for its lush,tropical, rainforest-like climate and vegetation and low key lifestyle. It's a fantastic place to relax, read, swim, hike, surf, snorkel, eat fresh fish and my favorite, just walking on the beach looking for shells. This is not a standard rental and is in a "local" neighborhood, off of the beaten path, giving it a special and unique feeling of Old Hawaii.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Back Patio with table for outdoor dining. Sway in the tropical breezes from the chair swing hung in our 50 foot mango tree.
- Balcony : Outdoor shower on raised wood deck surrounded by bamboo trees for privacy.
- Lanai (2) : Front Lanai with outdoor seating
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Beautiful views of rainbows and waterfalls in the Wainiha Valley and surrounding mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : Answering Machine
- Free Long Distance : Free long distance to the United States and Canada
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Rare, Tropical, Vintage Hawaii. This bungalow is within a few miles of some of the world's most famous beaches: Hanalei Bay, Tunnels and Ke'e. Enjoy the rainbow views over the beautiful Wainiha Valley. This house is at the end of a quiet country road and is surrounded by tropical flowers and fruit trees. It has a private yard, patio, and a refreshing outdoor shower. Pick bananas, avocados, mangos, guava, coconuts and tropical flowers right from the garden. This is a special retreat for those who want to get away from it all. TVR Permit #1395 NCU
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Boat Tours, Helicopter Tours, Snorkling, Beachcombing, Hiking the Napali Coast
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Regular Season .. $1300/week..High Season... $1,500/week
Plus Hawaiian Taxes of 13.75%
Cleaning Fee of $175 and Refundable Security Deposit of $600
High Season: June,July,August. Owner occupied during the holidays.
County of Kauai TVR Permit #1395 NCU
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Magical Kauai Cottage on North Shore
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Wainiha
We always found ourselves being drawn back to the North Shore of Kauai, so we decided to take the plunge and buy a place. We couldn't believe that we found such a cute, vintage cottage. It truly feels like the Kauai I remembered from my first visit as a young kid in 1971.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We love eating the fruit from our yard and getting to know our local neighbors. We spend almost every day at the beach. We can hardly believe that some of the most dazzling places in the world are just a few miles from our cottage: Hanalei Bay, Tunnels Beach, the Napali coast, Ke'e Beach, the Kalalau Trail and Lumahai Beach.
Owner's Map of Wainiha
We are a family of 4, who live in Avon, Colorado. We feel so blessed to be able to enjoy the contrasting beauty of the Colorado mountains and the tropics of Kauai. Our two sons feel pretty lucky that they get to ski at home and play in the ocean in Kauai.
Property Photos
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- Hale Huna: Vintage Hawaiian Cottage - North Kauai Vacation Rental
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- Front Lanai surrounded by Tropical Garden - North Kauai Vacation Rental
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- Spacious Great Room - North Kauai Vacation Rental
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- Charming Dining Room
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- Kitchen with Custom Jotoba Wood Cabinets
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- Bright and Airy Bedroom
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- Dining room
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- Open Beamed Ceilings
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- Rainbow Views from Backyard
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- North Bedroom
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- Custom Cabinetry in Bathroom
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- Mango Tree Swing
Traveler Reviews (13)
Great value on Kauai's North Shore.
Guest: HinColo
(Loveland, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/06/11
We have stayed on the North Shore of Kauai (Princeville and Haena) seven times. We previously stayed primarily in condos. We found this property available for our full 11 nights at the end of July just a month out from arrival. It is not on the beach but close enough to the North Shore beaches (a short walk to the Hanalei Colony) to give you a head start on the folks coming out of Princeville. We found parking at Haena beach park (for snorkelling at Tunnels) arriving by 9:00 a.m. with no problem. The cottage is Immaculately kept and decorated. Full kitchen with modern appliances. Comfortable beds and furniture. The garden in back is gorgeous. There was all the beach gear we needed. No AC was not a problem at all! We ate fresh Apple Bananas from the property every day and ripened avocados we picked for guacamole and salads. Again, considering what rentals and resorts go for on the North Shore this was one great value. Highly recommended for a family. We felt right at home immediately. Thanks Kristi and Craig.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.
The perfect get-away in Kauai!
Guest: Annette
(Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 04/24/10
Review Submitted: 04/10/11
We stayed in the house for a full week and had a wonderful time! The house is a perfect get-away from all the daily stress. The bedrooms were great - we slept like babies the entire time! The living room and dining room were very roomy and comfy. The kitchen is fully stocked with all cooking utensils and therefore, we cooked almost every day at home. The outside grill was great to grill our fresh seafood that we bought in Hanalei. We were visited by roosters, hens and little chicks, as well as the friendly neighborhood dog. And plenty of colorful geckos to watch outside. It was a great vacation and can highly recommend the house to everybody! It is close to Hanalei and plenty of beaches. We are looking forward to stay there soon again!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great secluded, modern and clean house
Guest: Nicks
(Venice, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/14/10
Review Submitted: 10/23/10
Me and my wife stayed in Hale Huna during mid October and definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to stay in the most beautiful part of Kauai and live in a secluded area yet close to the best beaches, hiking and towns on the North Shore. The garden was great with bananas, avocados and papaya! Perfect for a couple who wants a quiet, modern yet island styled get away but has 2 extra bedrooms for bigger families. Lots of great guide books and interesting reading at the house as well on Hawaii fishes, geology and films shot here. Loved the outdoor shower as well! We would definitely come back!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Where do I begin?
Guest: John
(Albuquerque)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 07/04/10
First off, if you're coming to Kauai, the North Shore is the most relaxed and beautiful part of an already beautiful island. We spent a very relaxing and incredible 10 days at the Hale Huna. From a very airy and welcoming decor to the nice touches of an outdoor shower and ceiling fans everywhere. Outside, fresh mangos, bananas, avocados, guava, papaya! Every morning we would go outside and collected mangos the gentle breezes had coaxed down. Grill to cook fish, great beach stuff - our 16 year old learned to surf - he was stoked. I would recommend this house in a heartbeat and we hope to be back in the near future. I even made a video in the backyard to incorporate for a music video and it came out GREAT. Owners were very easy to work with and made sure everything went well. Went beyond that THANKS! The Grants from NM
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Kristin31
(San Rafael, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/21/10
Review Submitted: 01/21/10
My husband, 16 month old son and I rented Hale Huna for a week in January. My husband and I had vacationed on the north shore when we first started dating and were excited to return. We had an amazing stay. The house was quiet, peaceful, beautifully furnished and located minutes from our favorite beaches. It was a perfect setup that allowed us to play in the sand and waves every morning and return for lunch and a quick, quiet nap before heading back out for an afternoon adventure at the beach or in Hanalei town. We would definitely stay here again.
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Guest: Greg55
(San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/20/09
Review Submitted: 09/20/09
We imagined our ideal island home, and the picture that came to mind is a place with lots of windows to let the breeze cool the room and scent the air with fragrance of plumeria and pikake. No need to insulate against hot or cold, the construction is beautiful in its simplicity and function. It fits so well in its surroundings that one would think it grew out of the earth. We imagined the home is surrounded by a tropical garden of flowers and ferns and fruit trees. Frequent rains keep it lush and clean. Jungle sounds come from the shade deep in the back of the yard and beyond. When evening sets in, the daytime jungle sounds begin to disappear as nighttime jungle sounds start in. And we imagined this home is located someplace where one will have to see some of the best scenery the island has to offer before arriving at its doorstep, or when doing a grocery run: several-thousand-foot high mountains with waterfalls, taro fields, driving a road with one-lane bridges barely above gentle green rivers and that takes you past beaches that are on several "best beach" lists. We found the home we imagined when we found Hale Huna.
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Guest: Mike139
(Columbia, MD)
Date of Stay: 08/26/09
Review Submitted: 08/26/09
This was our 3rd trip to Hawaii, and our best. Hale Huna was perfect, it was very well appointed and was a great location. We will be back for sure.
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Guest: Kim Upchurch
(Long Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/22/09
Review Submitted: 08/22/09
My husband, son & I stayed at Hale Huna for a week in July and had a marvelous time. The house is conveniently located to all north shore activities and beaches while at the same time private and relaxing. The house is beautifully decorated and appointed with all the comforts of home. My son really enjoyed coming "home" from the beach every day and using the outdoor shower! All in all, a great rental experience from booking to check-out!
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Guest: Lisa174
(Berkeley, Ca)
Date of Stay: 08/16/09
Review Submitted: 08/16/09
We spent ten glorious days at Hale Huna -- every aspect of the house is ideal. Tastefully decorated, nice linens, plenty of ceiling fans (which combined with the tradewinds keep the house nice and cool, well-stocked with beach toys, located in a quiet neighborhood but still conveniently located to many very nice beaches. And the property manager is responsible should something go wrong -- the propane for the BBQ expired during our stay and was replaced the very next day. If you are looking for a comfortable and relaxing stay on the north shore of Kauai, I would highly recommend Hale Huna.
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Guest: Lindsay5
(Columbia, MD)
Date of Stay: 02/22/08
Review Submitted: 02/22/08
The perfect north shore base camp. Just enough of all the right things. Fearful of rain, got sun every day instead. Favorite things: Dinner with a marvelous lush green garden decor. Grilling fresh ahi (more than once). Kalaulau trail and the Hanakapi'ai falls (at least a 100 calorie burn). Secret falls trip (kayak and hike). Hideaways beach along with 20 & 30 foot high waves (awesome to see such relentless power). Hanalei "Okolehao trail (another 100 calorie burner if you reach the End-of Trail sign). The Ultimate Seventies CD.
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