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True Beach-Front House on Kauai's Westside, in Historic Waimea - TVNCU #1126

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Beach Front "Hale Lokahi"
Imagine waking up with the the sand just a few steps from your bedroom door.
Dramatic ocean front views from almost every room!
Renovated Kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counter tops (May, 2023
We also added a new dishwasher in May, 2023!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Waimea Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

True Beach-Front House on Kauai's Westside, in Historic Waimea - TVNCU #1126

** This property is an approved vacation rental Licensed by the County of Kauai. #TVNC-1126 ** - State of Hawaii Business Registration #s GE-185-678-4384-01 & TA-185-678-4384-01 - 24 hr guest contact: Keenan Driver @808-639-0772 (guest emergencies only) Please do not call this # to book reservations

Be advised: This transient vacation rental property is located in a tsunami Evacuation Zone. Evacuation procedures are detailed in the rental agreement, as well as posted inside the house.

SAND, SUN, OCEAN and FUN at the BEACH.

Welcome to 'Hale Lokahi', where the only thing between the lanai and the ocean is the long sandy beach that seems to go for miles. The covered oceanfront lanai runs the full width of the house, so you have a front row seat from which to view sizzling sunsets over the ocean towards the island of Niihau. There are very few actual beachfront houses on the Westside, as most have a road between the house and the ocean. BUT NOT HERE!

You can walk to anything and everything from this location. The Waimea River is just short walk away offering fishing and kayaking opportunities. In less than 5 minutes, you can walk to either of the large grocery stores in Waimea, several restaurants and shops, or take in a movie at the Historic Waimea Theater. Walk in the footsteps of Captain Cook, where he came ashore in 1778 as the first Westerner to come to Hawaii. This is old Hawaii and far from the tourist crowds. Quiet and peaceful with the dry sunny climate that guarantees you the best weather for your vacation.

This lovely “beach cottage” belongs to one of the older families of Kauai. Until recently, it was used exclusively by their large family as a place to get together and enjoy the beach. Newly renovated, they have opened up their home to share with a few lucky vacationers. This may be just the place you have been looking for.

This one story cottage sits on a large oceanfront lot and offers 3 bedrooms, two of which are Oceanside, and all 3 have a/c. There are three full baths, so no one has to wait to get ready to enjoy the day. Life here is meant to be lazy and enjoyed. Take a long walk on the beach, sit in the shade of the covered lanai, or just enjoy a good book waiting for one of those fabulous Westside sunsets. Because we face westward, this is the only part of the island that has a sunset view over the ocean, and what a view this is. This house is spacious enough for 3 couples, a large family, or a couple celebrating their wedding with a wonderful honeymoon. There is a large kitchen, fully equipped to make a gourmet meal at home served at your own private ocean-side table. All the furniture and bedding is new along with an updated kitchen and baths. It’s not likely that you will have a rainy day here on the Westside, but if you want to catch one of those morning football games or watch a movie, you have a new 40'' flat screen LCD television complete with 'High Definition' Cable service! We also have a blu-Ray/DVD player, stereo system with CD and ipod dock, and of course, wireless Internet so you can stay stay connected.

So what are you waiting for? If you have the time, we have the perfect place for your vacation.

TO SEE WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING, PLEASE CHECK OUT THE TRAVELER REVIEW SECTION BELOW!

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Property manager

Chad Slayton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 12
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
Smoking allowed outside ONLY

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 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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 160070090000, TA-185-678-4384-01, GE-185-678-4384-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waimea

Located in Waimea, this holiday home is on the beach. Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park and Waimea State Recreational Pier reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Talk Story Bookstore and Catamaran Kahanu. Kauai Coffee Company and Hawaii Trading Post are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Captain Cook Monument - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waimea Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waimea Canyon - 29 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Porky's Kauai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aloha Sweet Delights - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Japanese Grandma's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is True Beach-Front House on Kauai's Westside, in Historic Waimea - TVNCU #1126 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at True Beach-Front House on Kauai's Westside, in Historic Waimea - TVNCU #1126?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at True Beach-Front House on Kauai's Westside, in Historic Waimea - TVNCU #1126?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is True Beach-Front House on Kauai's Westside, in Historic Waimea - TVNCU #1126 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waimea holiday home is just steps away from Cook Landing Site and Koke'e Mountains. Captain Cook Monument and Aloha 'n Paradise Gallery are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

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

Waimea Beach House Rental

Our group of 2 couples had an awesome two week vacation staying at the beachfront house in Waimea. The location was perfect for us as we used the property as a home base. We traveled Kauai on a daily bases & we were always happy to return at the end of our outings enjoying the house and ocean front property. We spent most evenings on the lanai enjoying the view, having a few drinks playing cards & fell asleep every night to the sounds of the waves with the bedroom patio doors open. Chad was extremely helpful with his knowledge and suggestions which made our vacation even more special. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we have already booked for next February.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate S.

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

AWESOME

Accommodations, view, location, everything beyond expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine N.

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

Lovely home; sunset views

The house was clean, well-stocked with appliances and cooking supplies, and the beach view (especially for sunsets) are beautiful. Only thing to remember is the beach is walkable, but not swimable. Highly recommend the nearby Salt Pond Park for swimming!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Waimea Heaven

As much as the house worked well for our little group, we spent most of our time on the Lanai listening to the ocean and watching beautiful sunsets and sunrises. The kitchen is perfect and all the rooms were as listed! We will go back and wished we had the time to explore Waimea more!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall R.

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

South/west Kauai in December

The house is conveniently located at the base of Waimea Canyon and within easy driving distance of several lovely beaches including the stunning dunes of Polihale. While the high surf up north makes ocean-swimming too dangerous in winter, there are several reef-protected beaches (e.g., Salt Pond) down south. It gets very quiet here after 6pm sunset. For crowds of tourists stay up near Princeville.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laina B.

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

Amazing

Thank you so much for allowing me and my family to stay in your VRBO! The house was amazing, from beach towels to fully stocked kitchen… amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josef L.

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

Amazing place to stay

We enjoyed our stay very much, accommodation is generous, you find everything you need there. Supermarket is next to the place, also there are nice small restaurants there. If you need to recover it’s the best place. Also many nice trails nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Visit to the Valley of the Temples on Oahu via Kauai Vacation

Beautiful week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

I don’t want to leave

Absolutely beyond great. This property is true beach front with an open neighborhood access on one side which is lightly used and adds to the view along beach that appears remote (any structures are two or less stores and behind a vegetation buffer. The beach is fine sand. It is also a steep entry - no safe for swimming imo. There is also a fishing pier in walking distance. The house has a generous
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Perfect base for exploring Waimea canyon

Exactly as described in the listing. Wonderful place to stay and explore the quiet laid back part of the island. Well stocked with amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Amazing view! Beautiful sunsets!

Our stay on the island was an amazing treat. My favorite place was the porch. Whether it be in the morning the afternoon or the evening, it was so beautiful and relaxing. The chickens came in the yard periodically and they were so fun to watch. The house was well appointed, the TV was great. The beds were comfortable and linens/towels were great too. My only original disappointment was the only air-conditioning were units in each bedroom. I was afraid it would be warm in the living room. By opening both the front door and the back door both which had screens there was a lovely breeze, and we were never too warm. Overall the home was everything we were hoping for.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina V.

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

Perfect family home

A beautiful home on the water…walking distance to Waimea pier and downtown. We loved our stay — great communicators and ease at getting to home was wonderful. We were there in August so it was hot during the day. Hopeful for an air conditioner unit in common room. Bedrooms were all comfortable with air. We would book again!!! Thank you!!! Mahalo!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

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

Stay at waimea beach house

The house was wonderful. Easy walk to the beach and into town for food. The kitchen was very nice and well stocked with cookware and there where even spices. We enjoyed it being in a quiet town instead of a crowded resort area. We often had the beach to ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

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

Pleasant getaway

House was very clean. The open layout allowed for great airflow. Air conditioning in the bedrooms made for comfortable sleeping. Absolutely loved the constant sound of the waves. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration with family.

It was a wonderful house at a perfect location. The house was spacious and the kitchen had every cooking utensil and appliance. Could walk to stores, restaurants, and bank. The host was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Nice house and town.

Loved the house and Waimea town. Great access to Waimea canyon and had a fun meal at wranglers steakhouse. Also Da Booze Shop for quick decent plate lunch. Only drawback is beach not swimmable because of muddy water coming in from the river. Salt pond in Hanapepe or down to Kaheka beach to swim.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

Overdue Honeymoon

The property is exactly as advertised. We had an amazing time! The house is beautiful and located within a neighborhood away from the touristy areas, which we wanted. We pretty much had the beach to ourselves. We will definitely stay here again. Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

All that we hoped for.

The home is great, very well equipped with every essential. Close to stores and eateries. Beautiful views. Very relaxing. Ocean sound is wonderful but it is not a swimming beach. The waves crash right on shore and are very rough. The black sand beach is perfect for long walks and the historic pier is fun. Be aware you are in a working neighborhood which means early morning noise. All in all it was fabulous.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

Kauai Getaway

This was a beautiful property, exactly as advertised. Steps away from the beach and within walking distance of several great restaurants and a grocery store. The house was well stocked and everything was in perfect, working order. Chad was a great host with prompt and thorough communication and very accommodating. The check-in/check-out process was seamless. My family thoroughly enjoyed our days there and would jump at the opportunity to stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter D.

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

Good beach/town location.

This property was conveniently located on an oceanfront sandy beach and was nicely appointed. The house was ideal except for two homes directly across the street occupied by locals who did not tend to their barking dogs tethered in their front yards. Our 6 night stay was interrupted day and night by the disturbance.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcey K.

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

Gorgeous View!

Gorgeous view, although the beach out back is not one for swimming. The house is a bit dated, but it was fine for the two of us, we weren't looking for modern or remodeled. The AC units are only in the bedrooms, so it got a little hot in the living room and kitchen. The place was clean and had the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Beach gear was there for our use. The location is off the beaten path, so expect 30+minute drives to see other venues, beaches, towns, etc...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Katie A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Bugs

We were overwhelmed by the bugs. Bugs on the lanai. Bugs in the kitchen. Bugs in the bedroom. Bugs in the bathroom. Everywhere. I wish there was mention of the bugs. Also that the beach isn’t a swimming beach because of the hammerhead sharks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Ideal Beach House in Waimea

If you're looking or a great house on the beach in Kauai, look no further. In the garage, one will find beach umbrellas, chairs, and a cooler for your forays to local beaches and an extra fridge. Once inside, you'll find a clean, spacious house with a very well appointed kitchen, all bedrooms have air conditioning, all the towels you could possibly need. Out the back door is the ocean view lanai where we spent a lot of our time, watching beautiful sunsets every night from there. Salt Pond Beach is 10 minutes away for grat snorkeling and the road up Waimea Canyon even closer. We have found Chad to be a great property manager and his local representative, Keenan, very responsive to any issues we encountered. Alan, the groundskeeper is also very friendly and helpful. I don't think we could find a better place than this and we will be back as often as we can!
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA A., Lawrenceville, Georgia

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

Our vacation in Waimea

This house was exactly as expected. There was plenty of space in the bedrooms and living area. The view from the patio was awesome! It was so nice that the kitchen had some basic supplies so we could cook a few nights. We were also so glad to have beach chairs, beach towels, and a cooler for two trips to drive to nicer beaches. The only reason I would not stay here again, is because this part of the ocean is not swimmable. But we did know that upfront. Another plus was being able to walk to Wrangler steakhouse. Not only was the steak fantastic but the fish was also. Excellent food and service!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Hale Lokahi Fantastic Stay

This is now our go-to place on Kaua'i! House is in great location, right on the beach. However, not a lot of people on the beach due to Waimea River silt in the water, so it feels very private. That said, Salt Ponds Beach is less than 10 minutes away for great swimming/snorkeling. House is very well appointed - all modern, yet easy to use appliances (fridge, stove oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer), very nice cooking utensils, plenty of nice towels, both bath and beach. In the garage there were handy beach chairs, two different size coolers for our beach picnics. Property manager Chad and local contact Keenan were great to work with and provided excellent communication! We'll be back as soon as we can!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

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