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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Outdoor shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home

Puanani ... TVNCU #1257
Property located in Tsunami Evacuation Zone
GE-038-183-9360-01, TA-038-183-9360-01, TMK-550100140000

No Air Conditioning

No Smoking

"Puanani," Hawaiian for beautiful flower, is a Hawaiian-style family home located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac within easy walking distance of Hanalei Bay and town. A large yard with plumeria, hibiscus, night-blooming jasmine and a lush garden with melodic songbirds can be enjoyed from the front and back covered lanais. Decorated with wicker and bamboo furniture and designed with open beam ceilings and natural cedar walls, the house has a spacious, comfortable feeling.

The crescent beach of Hanalei Bay is a short walk away for sunbathing, beach combing, seasonal swimming and spectacular sunsets. Take a stroll down the beach to the historic Hanalei pier to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains and waterfalls.

Another short walk brings you to the quaint town of Hanalei, where numerous shops and restaurants are located along with a market and post office. While exploring this historic town, sample local favorites, shaved ice and smoothies.

Other north shore activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing, hiking, horseback riding, tennis and golf.

*** Cancellation Policy *** Cancellations for bookings require a 30-day written notice for refund of your initial deposit. The $50 reservation fee is non-refundable. If less than 30 days' written notice, the rent & excise tax are forfeited. ***

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TA-038-183-9360-01, GE-038-183-9360-01, 550100140000

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is by the sea. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

  • Hanalei Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hanalei Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hoʻopulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hanalei River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hanalei Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hanalei Bread Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home?

As of 5 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home on 10 Mar, 2026 start from S$604, 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.

How much is parking at Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hanalei Beach Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Hanalei Bay. Hanalei Beach and Hoʻopulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! This home is so charming and has everything you could need. Extremely clean and the beds were comfortable. Note that the house does not have AC. We stayed in September and found we didn't need it, the fans worked well for us. We will stay again if in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was amazing. Loved the property. Clean and beautiful, as advertised. We appreciated the extra towels and beach equipment. Only slight downside is low privacy with lots of open windows and nearby neighbors.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wife and sisterinlaw loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is cozy, quiet, clean and fully equipped with everything we needed. The beach is a very short walk and the town of Hanalei too. We loved the lanai and yard. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

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

Quaint cottage in perfect location

Everything we needed for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shane A.

Better Than Expected

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location, size and amenities for our needs. Easy to find and management was responsive and attentive. Don’t have a single bad thing to say.

8/10 Good

Joslyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and convenient location.Neighbor yelled at us one night because 6 people were talking on the lanai at 8:50 pm.Loved having the extra 1/2 bath & outside shower.Place was cute. Would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Comfortable home, ideal location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: An ideal home base for our North Shore vacation, this home allowed us to feel like we lived right in Hanalei. Super easy walk to the beach, even carrying all our gear. Walking to town for meals and shopping is even easier. We loved being on a quiet, residential street where we could get good sleep and have plenty of space all to ourselves. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. It felt like home for the time we were lucky enough to stay there. I would definitely stay there again!

10/10 Excellent

jesse m., San Diego

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

Perfect location

Perfect location, nice and easy. Everything went great.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Wonderful week in Hanalei!

We loved this home! Great location to the beach and town. Loved the local restaurants and grocery store. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Great home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved staying here! This was our third time staying in a property managed by KVRE and they have all been well kept well managed. This home was in really good shape, the stove was newer than the photos and it was a really enjoyable home base for our week in Hanalei.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashish K.

Great stay at Puanani

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved our 10-dat stay in beautiful and excellently located Puanani. We hope to be back.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia A.

Wonderful stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We returned to Puanani for the 2nd time - and loved it again. House is in great condition, location is very good, rental agency is excellent.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Wonderful stay in Hanalei

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We, a family of 4 adults, had a wonderful stay in this property in Hanalei.The house fully lived up to our expectations, the rooms are nice and spacious, and it was absolutely spotless clean when we arrived.The location close to both the beach and the town was perfect for us, and very peaceful except during working hours, where there was som noise from a building site to the back of the house. The noise didn’t bother us much, since we mostly were out and about in the daytime.The kitchen amenities were good, the bathrooms were nice and clean, and the outdoor shower was great!Overall we are very satisfied.

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house. Very private on a small cul-de-sac. Neighbors can be a little noisy at times -- loud conversations/music until 11pm or so isn't uncommon. But super convenient to the Lahaina main strip...easily walkable to tons of restaurants, shops, and the beach. No A/C, so you'll use the fans a lot in the summer. Kitchen has the basics, but no dishwasher.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

thom c.

Puanani

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a wonderful time
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elyse B.

Perfect Hanalei Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Walking distance to the beach and town means perfect location! We love the outdoor shower! It’s a perfect little cottage for our family of 4. Can’t wait to go back next year.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elyse B.

Perfect Hanalei Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Walking distance to the beach and town means perfect location! We love the outdoor shower! It’s a perfect little cottage for our family of 4. Can’t wait to go back next year.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Relaxing Spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second time at Puanani and it was just as great as the previous stay. The location is hard to beat, easy walk to everything, beach, shops and restaurants. We are already planning next year's trip.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brooks K., Honolulu, HI

Delightful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Puanani is a wonderful beach house. It's a short walk to the beach, on a super quiet and peaceful side street in the most picturesque town in Hawaii.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Natalia P.

I relocated a rooster!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It's a nice area quite and close to the beach. But noise insolation was bad because of the jalousie type of windows. Overall experience (after the rooster was relocated) was good!!!

8/10 Good

Myron M.

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

Great place

Terrific location - just a short, 5-minute walk to the middle of Hanalei Bay beach.Very nice place, with much more character than a condo.Only problem was a rooster who started crowing before midnight and kept it up off and on for the rest of the night. I asked my son to get out of bed, go find it, and make us some rooster fricassee. But he wouldn't.This happened only one night out of 5. No idea why.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Perfect house for our family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was exactly what we needed. We never used the tv, so didn't have any issues with sound, which it seems like other visitors have had with the neighbors. The neighbor did ask for us to turn off a porch light but she was perfectly nice about it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

1973 Beach Cottage Time Capsule

This property ended up becoming our home for 4 days and not just a place to sleep and plop our stuff into. The location can not be understated, the beach was 5 minutes in one direction and town was 5 minutes in the other. All you need and more is within walking distance. The property was incredibly clean and every drawer had exactly what you needed. There were plenty of towels provided and a larger main bathroom than I expected. There were also unexpected beach chairs, snorkel gear, and a beach umbrella provided in the laundry space. There was an overall sense of love and care to the space that was palpable. We can’t wait to come back. I can’t leave a review without mentioning that if you are needing a/c or a dishwasher they won’t be found here. This place is a true beach cottage from another time but that isn’t a downgrade.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

6/10 Okay

William James R.

Great Location - Not a relaxing environment

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is lovely, in a typical Hawaiian style. It is in a great location in Hanalei - a couple blocks to the shops and the beach and has a very nice garden and deck area. The neighborhood is a bit of a challenge however owing to the complete lack of soundproofing. Quiet time is mentioned but this includes INSIDE the home too. Forget watching TV after dinner for which we were visited, yelled and swore at. I enjoyed a similar experience a couple days later (without the visit) for talking too loudly while doing the dishes at 8 20 in the evening.Bring a good book. Go to bed at 8pm. Talk to no-one for the remainder of the night and you'll be fine. It is a house I would have gladly returned to but NOT in the current environment - nor will I be encouraging friends and family to go.

About the host

Hosted by Kauai Vacation Rentals and Real Estate, Inc

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It all began with a vision. A desire to share the magical island of Kauai with the world. And, founder, Lucy Kawaihalau, has dedicated her life to that goal through Kauai Vacation Rentals. "In a vacation rental home or condo, you really feel like you're living here," reflects Lucy, "so bringing together home owners and guests to achieve the 'best fit' is only a part of our distinguished reputation. Our responsibilities are twofold. For our owners, we provide the best management and maintenance services so they can rest easy, knowing their homes are meticulously cared for, since they may be thousands of miles away from their investment. For our guests, we believe they should be treated like royalty." And, it is the respect for the guest that gained Kauai Vacation Rentals recognition throughout the world. A friendly team dedicated to serving the needs of guests, with attention to all the details, makes it all possible. "A vacation to Kauai is so meaningful," adds Lucy. "For some, it may be the trip of a lifetime. For others, it may be a yearly event. This is a splendid place to relax. Our guests are 'energized' when they go home. That's what we mean when we say, 'magical Kauai.' " This genuine business model embodies the Hawaiian word, 'Aloha,' and it has gained much recognition within the industry and business venues, including numerous awards. Many glowing articles have been written, from Kauai Business & Real Estate Magazine, Hawaii Business, and internationally distributed Travel & Leisure Magazine to famed Fortune Magazine. In fact, Lucy Kawaihalau was personally honored with coveted awards from the Small Business Administration and Kauai Chamber of Commerce for her successful business achievements. Lucy concludes, "I am deeply grateful for our recognition and awards. Yet, it is the phone call, with heartfelt and glowing remarks about a visit to Kauai from a satisfied guest that brings us great joy. Therein lies our greatest achievement."

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