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Nestled in the lush Wainiha River Valley, your private piece of paradise.
Lush and refreshing. Your own private pool and spa in paradise!
Perched on a bluff in a lush and ancient mango grove.
Perfect for your private romantic getaway.
Your own private resort

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Hanalei, HI
  • Place, Hanalei Bay
  • Place, Wainiha Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Makua Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

loft

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Cottage, Private Acre of Paradise, View! Pool!

Kauai License# TVR-1065

Tucked away on over an acre of lush paradise along the Wainiha Stream in an ancient grove of 100 ft. tall mango trees lies the Hale Wainiha. Offering privacy, rest and refreshment, this charming home sits on a bluff overlooking an expansive view of the entire river valley with neighboring taro farm and spectacular vistas of distant mountains. Relax and enjoy the amazing views from the deck or from your private pool and hot tub. Starry nights in the hot tub are truly magical. And the pool is cool and refreshing after a hot day at the beach. Or the perfect morning wake up. The large yard is like a botanical garden filled with exotic birds and flowers and fruit trees. Pick a Papaya or a Banana, cut some giant Heliconia flowers. This lush valley is a serene retreat, nourishing the soul with natures greatest beauty while offering all the modern comforts of home, you almost won't want to leave the property. But when you do, it is ridiculously close to the best beaches on the island, Tunnels, Lumahai, Ke'e and Hanalei. Firstly, Lumaha'i, just 1 mile away, with its long deep stretches of soft sand broken by picturesque protrusions of lava rocks creating dramatic ocean breaks. Tunnels Beach has an amazing reef and offers the best snorkeling on the island, also surfing and the mountain backdrop creates amazing views. At the end of the road is the dramatic Ke'e beach. Besides its great snorkeling, and sunsets, this is the gateway to the amazing Napali Coast offering one of the worlds most spectacular hikes. The 2 mile hike to Hanakapia'i Beach with it's expansive ocean vistas is a 'must do', but if you can do the additional 2 miles to the Hanakapia'i Falls you're in for the treat of a lifetime. A large pool fed by a 300' waterfall, just spectacular!! Wainiha is surrounded by the best snorkeling, surfing, kayaking and hiking on all of the Hawaiian islands. You'll never have to leave this magical corner of the island.
Just 4 miles away is Hanalei Bay with its pristine 3 mile crescent beach of fine sand and perfect surf. The quaint town of Hanalei offers interesting shops, a market, and world class dining. My personal favorites are 'Tahiti Nui' (live music, good Mai Tais) and the 'Dolphin' (freshest sushi you've ever eaten). You can rent kayaks and paddle up the Hanalei river or out to the bay, paddle to Hideaways beach and snorkel, or just land at the St. Regis beach and have lunch at the poolside cafe, (sneak a dip in their beautiful pool). Also you can go Horseback Riding or Ziplining at the Princeville Ranch, or take the amazing Helicoptor ride from the Princeville Heliport. Or do it my way, just take a book and relax on a quiet beach. You'll have your private paradise waiting for your every day when you're ready to go home.

Please Note:
The Hale Wainiha is located in a Tsunami evacuation zone. After confirming your booking a PDF with the evacuation procedure in the event of a tsunami will be provided to you.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The loft bedroom good for kids.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-006-292-2752-01, 580040180002, TA-006-292-2752-01

About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Limahuli Garden and Reserve and Island Sails are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Wainiha Beach Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Makua Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Ke'e Beach - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Princeville Center - 17 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 19 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hanalei Bread Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Romantic Cottage, Private Acre of Paradise, View! Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic Cottage, Private Acre of Paradise, View! Pool!?

As of 13 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic Cottage, Private Acre of Paradise, View! Pool! on 2 Aug, 2026 start from S$771, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Romantic Cottage, Private Acre of Paradise, View! Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Romantic Cottage, Private Acre of Paradise, View! Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Cottage, Private Acre of Paradise, View! Pool!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Cottage, Private Acre of Paradise, View! Pool!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Cottage, Private Acre of Paradise, View! Pool! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Wainiha Beach Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Kepuhi Point Beach and Lumahai Beach. Makua Beach is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful, quiet place to relax! We loved our time here. The house was clean, well-stocked and in a beautiful location. We had everything we needed for a perfect vacation. We will definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the view, the gardens, the privacy the hot tub (the pool was too cool for us) The home was delightful. The cats were fun to interact with. The landscaping is beautiful. We are looking forward to visiting again…Chris and Emily.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delilah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was fantastic, the host with excellent guidance, prompt responses to inquiries , the property mgr. quick to respond to questions! We had an amazing stay and would highly recommend it, we will be coming back, we were mesmerized by the stars, geckos, frogs, sounds of birds, we felt like and were in paradise! Absolutely a 10 star retreat/escape!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon for a whole week. It is such a peaceful environment, and is very close to the beaches. It is in a more rural area of the island, so you can see the stars super clearly at night. Some people complained of the chickens making too much noise, but we didn’t find that to be a problem. The yard is super private, and you’re about 98% out of view of your neighbors.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super private jungle getaway.-
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jr. O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little hideaway nestled among the forest with spectacular views of the mountains! If you want remote / away from the touristy parts of Kauai, this is a great option.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cottage was special. Simply, beautiful. If you enjoy morning coffee with a view; this is for you. Enjoy :) We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikaela M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene Getaway

We loved the location of this property, the Wainiha Valley captured our hearts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max J.

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

Relaxing In paradise

If you want to get away and experience a real tropical paradise, rent this place. The Hot tub and cool off pool were awesome and with close proximity to Hanalei to get provisions or go out for a meal.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy N.

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

Amazing!!

Beautiful place and communication was A++++.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin R.

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

Paradise

Easily the best property we've ever stayed at. Not only is the exterior breathtaking, the interior is super spacious & modernly updated. Only advice I'd give is to try & arrive before the sun goes down, as the drive in can be tough in the dark. Highly recommend for a couple's getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine I.

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

Absolutely stunning!!!

I can't recommend this property enough. VRBO can be difficult to tell if the pictures are accurate, but this property definitely delivers on ALL promises and more. If you're looking for a quiet, private little getaway spot, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

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

Unbelievable

The most beautiful place we've ever stayed. Cant describe how gorgeous the surroundings are, and the house itself is adorable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Breathtaking! The location is perfect. The cottage is charming.

It was a slice of paradise. Beyond our expectations. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer. We'll be back!!! Mahalo!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sami A.

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

Secluded slice of paradise

We had a wonderful stay at this secluded slice of paradise. Off the beaten path, it was the perfect place to disconnect and relax, while still being within an easy drive of town, beaches, and other attractions. We thoroughly enjoyed our time, and the only drawback was that it would have been nice to have more towels for the week. But overall, an amazing experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

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

Wonderful Rainforest Hut

We loved this property . Jeffrey is an outstanding host . The views, flowers , hot tub were all great . Only ONLY downside is that roosters crow 24/7 so bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper . Otherwise perfection .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiley M.

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

Amazing

The place is perfect, we stayed here for a mini honeymoon and absolutely loved the place. Stunning and beautiful. Only issue we had is that to get the hot tub hot enough you have to turn on the jets and past a certain hour the neighbor will come over and kindly ask you to turn it off. If you could heat it without the jet sounds ?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lost

The wrong address was given for check in. Was a bit stressful finding it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan S.

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

Jungle Gem

Stunning. Just as advertised. Clean, well-stocked jungle getaway on the North Shore. Jeffrey was gracious enough to give us an extra hour....made our last day on the island a memorable one. Worth every penny.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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

Truly Magnificent Property

It's hard to describe how amazing this property is - we felt like we were staying in a private botanical garden with an incredible pool & hot tub! It was perfection. The house was well appointed with coffee and luxury linens and everything we could need, but we spent most of our time on the sprawling patios/decks surrounded by nature and mountains! The property manager Koko was super helpful, when we left an item behind he immediately mailed it to us. What a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

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

A jungle paradise

We booked Hale Wainiha to celebrate our 10th anniversary and were not disappointed in our choice. The property is exactly as listed and is a wonderful place to hang out after spending our days exploring Kaua’i. The lush jungle views offered by Wainiha Valley from the lanai during the day are exceptional and star gazing from the hot tub and pool at night is absolutely stunning. We enjoyed watching the nene come and go from the stream that runs through the valley. Jeffrey is a talented artist and his watercolor paintings are a joy to see hanging on the walls.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

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

A wonderful experience

We had a great holiday at the property and surrounding area. The property is well situated with beautiful landscaping and mountain views with easy access to the many attractions in the northern part of the island. The house is well maintained -- a new washing machine was installed the day we arrived, as well as a new living room carpet. It is obvious that the owner is devoted to keeping the property in great condition. The caretaker lives in proximity, and is attentive, cheerful and competent. We will happily return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

Fabulous!

Everything about this place is amazing. There are no adequate words to describe the view. Just incredible. No lights at night, we could see the stars. Very private, comfortable, the bathroom looked new, love the shower! New appliances in the kitchen. Small, perfect for two. The decks were excellent love eating out there in the scenery. Birds everywhere. One cool detail.. most of the watercolors and prints in the house seem to be done by the owner. They are beautiful. So convenient to the northern beaches!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

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

Botanical Garden Getaway

Awesome. It was awesome. Neighbors are allot closer than pictures would suggest. 3 houses within 100 feet, BUT it was still extremely private. Jungle living I guess. We could never find the trail down to the small river/creek but we could see it. The outside shower was my favorite. Taking a hot shower outside in the garden of Eden was pretty amazing. Very well kept, clean, updated. The property manager always communicated back quickly with any questions we had. We loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Not quite as expected

Jeffrey gave the wrong address on the check in instructions so we got off to a bad start. Although surrounded by dense jungle, the neighbors are actually extremely close and can be easily heard. A dog unexpectedly spent the day at the cottage, blocking the front door. The pool and spa did not look appealing at all. Overall, the cottage is quite rustic but has all the amenities you would likely need. The fridge is small and missing shelves but functioning. The view from the deck is surreal and a pleasant place to sit and sip cocktails. The nearby beaches were great as was the close proximity to fabulous hikes. We appreciated Jeffrey's detailed recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey Schneider

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Aloha from Makua Beach (Tunnels) on the beautiful North Shore of Kauai. I am an architect based in Los Angeles. I have designed many high end resorts and casinos. I come to Kauai for inspiration and rejuvenation. I am happy to share my piece of paradise with others who appreciate beauty and the magic of nature's gifts.

Why they chose this property

I am a well traveled person and the Wainiha River Valley is the absolutely the most beautiful spot I've ever seen. About 20 years ago I fell in love with the north shore of Kauai and I decided to make it a permanent part of my life. I was incentivized to work hard so I could buy a piece of paradise, which I did in 2006. I love it here like no other place in the world and I'm happy to share this magical paradise with other beach lovers and "beauty of nature" enthusiasts!

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