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Wonderful Hawaiiana home in the heart of Hanalei

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Hanalei, HI
  • Place, Hanalei Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanalei Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanalei Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wonderful Hawaiiana home in the heart of Hanalei

TVNCU number # 5150
Wailele Ikena (The Simpson House)... Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii. Hanalei has it all! Breathtaking views of dozens of cascading waterfalls, sheer cliff, ancient volcanic mountains covered with vegetation, and one of the most wonderful protected, uncrowded bay beaches in the world.

Hanalei boasts excellent restaurants, casual shopping, and a menu of activities from kayaking the Hanalei River, nearby snorkeling, hiking, horseback riding, surfing, and much more. World-class golf at Princeville's Makai Course is less than a ten minute drive away. Hanalei is the perfect vacation spot for
families or couples wanting to get away from it all. There are no hotels, no condos, and no traffic lights.

The Simpson House is located just off the beach in Hanalei. It is a Non-Smoking, five bedroom, three bath, well appointed, craftsman-style, family home with waterfall views from all angles. Its spacious master suite includes a soaking tub and Bamboo floors. Two week minimum for Christmas holidays. 10 person max.

Keywords: Family Vacation house with charm and character, Hawaiiana

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Two week minimum for Christmas time

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA-065-606-0416-01, GE-065-606-0416-01, 550021140000
Property # 21356vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

  • Hanalei Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waiʻoli Huiʻia Church & Waiʻoli Mission House - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hanalei Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hanalei River - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hanalei Pier - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful Hawaiiana home in the heart of Hanalei pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wonderful Hawaiiana home in the heart of Hanalei?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful Hawaiiana home in the heart of Hanalei?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful Hawaiiana home in the heart of Hanalei?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful Hawaiiana home in the heart of Hanalei located?

Located in the heart of Hanalei, this holiday home is steps from Waiʻoli Huiʻia Church & Waiʻoli Mission House and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hanalei Bay. Hanalei Beach and Hanalei Beach Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay completely and Hilary was wonderful if needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house was spacious and had a beautiful view of the mountains and waterfalls. We loved that it was so close to town and also a short walk to the beach. Lovely fruit trees in full bloom allowed us to enjoy fresh fruit and juice! A beautiful big front yard helped keep things private. Our group of eight enjoyed all the house had to offer.Aloha
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect house for our extended family of 10, just minutes to the beach and town. We couldn't ask for better accommodations and Hilary was an amazing host!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James Troy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spacious house for our family gathering. We walked to surfing and shaved ice every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Hanalei!

We had three families stay at the house for a week and had a great time. Great location and the house is well appointed. And the property manager and host were both great, answering questions quickly and provided everything that we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house, great location

The house was great and the location was incredible. A quick walk to the beach and into town. The house had chairs, an umbrella, and a wagon for easy transport to the beach. The outside shower was very useful to clean up and keep sand out of the house.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly

This home was comfortable, well equipped, clean and convenient to activities for our three generation vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Loretta R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The house was lovely with lots of character. The location enabled us to make a fairly quick walk to the beach and an even quicker walk to town. We enjoyed the covered porch and the big yard. We did struggle a bit with no ac especially in the afternoon, but that’s nobody’s fault-we knew it going in, and it did cool down at night. We had a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful vacation house

Awesome house with lots of character. Very comfortable for our family of 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible House in an Incredible Location

This house was a wonderful place for a family vacation! The location was perfect, and the house layout was just what we needed. The place was well stocked with everything you would need for a Hawaiian vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARL D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home close to the beach

Home has a great kitchen, outdoor shower, and has plenty of room spread out.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scot J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kauai north shore vacation

Gorgeous house and property with great location to explore north shore. Very clean and well stocked with lots of room to spread out. The only negative is poor lighting in the dining and living room. Highly recommend and will stay again when we return to Kauai.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Can't say enough good things about our stay in Hanalei. We will most certainly be returning to the Wailele Ikena house in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in beautiful location

The house was wonderful. Very accommodating property manager. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away from Home

Lovely, welcoming home with lots of character. Great size & location for our family of 9 adults. Hilary was kind, thoughtful, available & helpful with questions & concerns. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful and perfect!

We stayed here with our family. The house is lovely with many artistic and beautiful touches. The kitchen is well stocked. We enjoyed the easy access to the beach and town. A perfect getaway..
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a perfect place!

The house is in an excellent location in beautiful Hanalei, and is stunning itself. It was perfect for our large family group of nine people. Super close to the beach and shops. Hilary was a joy to deal with during the booking and check in process, and it was a treat to meet her in person when we checked out. A truly aloha experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great getaway for a family who can't often get together

The home was just as described with beds for everyone and lots of space for hanging out. The beach gear provided by the host was very good and we put it to good use. The beach was close and easy to get to and the teenagers enjoyed how close it was to town. We cooked in most of the time and took food to the beach for lunches. We really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House Review

The only thing that would have made our stay better would have been air conditioning, everything else was great.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Thank You
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

We are grateful for the opportunity to vacation in your family home. Thank you for letting us have use of the wagon, boogie boards, and other beach items. Love the outdoor shore! Everything was great!
Stayed 19 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Life is better in Hanalei :)

This was one of our favorite places to stay in Hanalei. The walk to the beach was short and easy, and the walk to town even more so. There was plenty of room for everyone and the house was well stocked. Communication was quick and responsive. Hilary was wonderful in helping out. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Hanalei Retreat

What a special place. Loved our stay here in Hanalei at the Wailele Ikena house. We celebrated my moms 80th birthday together with family and made memories that will last a lifetime. Hilary was always helpful and quick to respond to us for any of our needs or questions. The location of the house is great we walked to the bay and rode bikes to the pier. Definitely looking forward to coming back again someday soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun on the North Shore

This is a wonderful property in Hanalei. Easy walking distance to both the beach, and "town." The private yard area is awesome, and the house is well stocked with towels, beach gear, and all the things you need to cook and socialize - even two different grills!The only downside is that this property is located on the main road. Since the house does not have AC (which I prefer), you need to keep your windows open, and acccordingly, you will have road noise. This really didn't bother us (it's not a freeway), but it might bother others - so be aware.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valarie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hawaiian Gem

We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay at Hanalei Bay. This home is quality, pure Hawaiian, impeccable—inside and out—-full of amenities. The owners were quick to respond. We had the BEST experience so far with VRBO. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

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Hosted by Hilary Steward

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