Reviews for Wainiha Vacation Rental - VRBO 99910 - 2 BR North Shore House in HI, Magical Kauai Cottage on North Shore

Wonderful

Guest Miel
Date of stay 11/07/12
Review Submitted 11/19/12

The three of us, all adults, really enjoyed staying at Hale Huna! The "Zen-Hawaiian" decor really made it a fantastic place to return after an adventure-filled day. We enjoyed using the boogie boards and snorkel gear, a bonus of not renting. One of my fondest memories is using the outdoor shower at night, star gazing and appreciating the lush tropical garden. Ahhh. My only complaint is a small one, the beautiful wood counter tops must be kept dry to prevent discoloring. Otherwise, the property was very clean and exceeded expectation. A definite recommendation and probable return.

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

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Close to the real heart of Kauai

Guest Jeff and Carolyn
Date of stay 04/25/12
Review Submitted 05/06/12

We just spent 10 nights at Hale Huna for our first visit to Hawaii on Kauai. In some ways we don't want to post a review, since it's letting the world in on a secret we'd rather keep to ourselves. But we owe it to the owner, Kristi, who is preserving this beautiful plantation house in simple and authentic fashion. She was the most professional, responsive owner we've had the pleasure of communicating with in a long time. If you enjoy staying in a resort with valet service and a swimming pool for the kids, search elsewhere. But if you like staying in a place that feels like the summer home your favorite uncle used to invite you to visit when you were a kid, you're getting warmer. Hang out in the hammock chair and soak up the brilliant colors of the tropical vegetation surrounding the house. Shower off the salt outside and listen to a shama bird serenade you in the quiet. Enjoy comfortable beds, high-thread count sheets, soft towels, artistic lighting, well-appointed kitchen. Love to cook like we do? There's not much better in life then buying fresh mahi-mahi at Dolphin to grill up at Hale Huna. Garnish with fresh mango from a farmers market, while watching the evening light on the mountain ridge from the back yard. Oh, and 5 minutes to Lumahai, 7 minutes to Tunnels, 14 minutes to Kee. Mahalo nui loa Kristi

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Sweet and perfect hideaway

Guest C-caw
Date of stay 04/07/12
Review Submitted 04/16/12

From the moment we arrived we loved this cottage. It was in absolutely perfect condition, extremely clean with a private patio and beautiful yard. We were so impressed with the decor...extremely warm and beautiful. It didn't seem at all like a typical rental property, but rather a well-loved and cared for abode. Thankfully it was quiet, great for cooking, reading and simply enjoying. In fact each day we looked forward to coming "home" to the place and taking the spectacular (and unique for us) outdoor shower :) The location for us was quite wonderful since we love the north shore of Kauai. We were able to see sunsets at the end of the road, hike the Napali Coast twice (it's only a few miles from the place and probably one of the most scenic hikes in the world!), enjoy the beaches, etc. When we were ready to have company it was only a short drive to Hanalei for dinner and Princeville and Kilauea for more food and sight-seeing. It wasn't even a bother to drive to Lihue for the helicopter ride. Again, we always looked forward to going home. Even sleeping was perfect-great ventilation and tranquil. In short, Loved our stay and would go back without hesitation!!!!

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

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Great value on Kauai's North Shore.

Guest HinColo
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: Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Great secluded, modern and clean house

Guest Nicks
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.

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Where do I begin?

Guest John
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, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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The perfect get-away in Kauai!

Guest Annette
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: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Kristin31
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
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.