Bird's Nest


Rates: $854 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Bed types: KKT (sleeps 6)
Reviews: 4.80 (from 29 reviews)
This tropical 3 bedroom artist-owned island home has everything for the perfect getaway, with two units in one for maximum privacy and comfort. Upstairs has a master suite with king size bed and bath. Second bedroom has 2 twin beds and separate bath. Living, dining and full kitchen with large covered lanai (deck) with dining area and lounging area complement the upper floor plan.

The downstairs studio apartment has a full kitchen and king bed. All 3 bathrooms have a tub/shower combo. There's an additional roomy outdoor shower and changing area too.

The Bird’s Nest is the perfect vacation spot for anyone. The home is within a block to the beach and Hanalei Town, with dining, shops and activities to keep everyone entertained. It's also walking distance to bars, live music, hula, and dancing. Take a stroll to farmer’s markets on Tuesdays and Saturdays, coffee cafe, fresh fish, and sushi bars. There are yoga studios, health food and grocery stores, and of course, the most beautiful beach in the world, Hanalei Bay, with its seasonal surfing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and snorkeling. Lifeguard, pavilion, and conveniences are all nearby: Ching Young Village, Lumaha'i, Tunnels, Ke'e, Napali Coast tours and more!

The beautifully built lanai make you feel like you are living in a bird's nest. You can spend the whole day enjoying the breathtaking views of waterfalls and sunsets, and dine outdoors on the comfortable and spacious covered lanai. There is a custom built outdoor shower of bamboo and rock, which makes you feel like you are taking a shower in a garden; there is nothing quite like it for feeling refreshed and renewed.

The upstairs kitchen is outfitted for easy entertaining and cooking, with a dishwasher, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. Enjoy the BBQ grill and the beautiful outdoor garden and lanai, free WiFi, and free onsite parking.

5 night minimum, other minimum stay may apply seasonally; please contact us for details.

TSUNAMI ZONE: This property is located along the coast of Kauai in the tsunami evacuation zone.

*Rental cars on Kauai may be in limited supply, please book your transportation needs early.

*Although this home has internet, the speed and reliability cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of our environment and the service being provided by a third-party.


TVNC-1228, TVNC-1229
TAT# TA-198-906-2656-01 Registration Number: TA-198-906-2656-01, GE-198-906-2656-01, 550100080000

Bird's Nest Reviews



John R.
June 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice property. We had a wonderful stay for a month and look forward to returning. Location is key. We had three in our party 80 years or older and the close proximity to town was a big plus.Property is well maintain with just two issues observed: The bottom tread on the stairs to front door is broken off on right ride. Making step uneven and awkward. Fine if you know its there--and remember! Second is there has been algy builkd up in drive way--when wet--its slippery like an ice rink - a good power wash is in order.Neither issue would keep us from returning.


Megan M.
May 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We chose Hanelai, Kauai as a family-of-11 destination as none of us had ever before visited the north shore of Kauai. The Bird's Nest rental was perfectly located as we could walk either to town or to the beach in just minutes. FYI, we rented another house to accommodate our large family just across the street. We especially loved the Bird's Nest's 2nd-floor deck views of the lush mountains to the west. When not out and about, we spent most of our time on the deck playing dominoes, reading, gathering for meals, etc...I would recommend that the owner clear the living room of some clutter, namely stacks of books. Afa as the upstairs kitchen, improvements needed include providing more flatware (we ran out of forks a lot), making sure the cooking utensils are in working order (we threw away a rusted lemon press; the can opener did not work; and we had to have the microwave replaced). I recommend giving the kitchen drawers a wipe down after each rental. We really loved having a 2nd refrigerator downstairs, given the size of our family and the fact that we cooked in most of the time. I would definitely recommend this property to a relative or friend. The property manager was very responsive whenever I reached out to her. Hanelai is a magical place...we will be back!


Megan M.
April 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We chose Hanelai, Kauai as a family-of-11 destination as none of us had ever before visited the north shore of Kauai. The Bird's Nest rental was perfectly located as we could walk either to town or to the beach in just minutes. FYI, we rented another house to accommodate our large family just across the street. We especially loved the Bird's Nest's 2nd-floor deck views of the lush mountains to the west. When not out and about, we spent most of our time on the deck playing dominoes, reading, gathering for meals, etc...I would recommend that the owner clear the living room of some clutter, namely stacks of books. Afa as the upstairs kitchen, improvements needed include providing more flatware (we ran out of forks a lot), making sure the cooking utensils are in working order (we threw away a rusted lemon press; the can opener did not work; and we had to have the microwave replaced). I recommend giving the kitchen drawers a wipe down after each rental. We really loved having a 2nd refrigerator downstairs, given the size of our family and the fact that we cooked in most of the time. I would definitely recommend this property to a relative or friend. The property manager was very responsive whenever I reached out to her. Hanelai is a magical place...we will be back!


Hanna N.
April 2023
Very comfortable for our family of 4. We didn't use the 3rd bedroom - we'd anticipated our older child would sleep there but it really is a separate apartment quite detached from the main living space. The house was clean and quiet (those windows really block out the roosters!) and we loved the beach toys/boogie boards. The outdoor shower was a highlight for each of us! Thank you for the wonderful stay.


Tanya C.
November 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Our stay at the Bird's Nest was great. Amazing views and an even better location. Being one block from the town center and two blocks from the beach, getting around was seamless and quick. We enjoyed happy hour on the amazing deck and outdoor showers after a long day at the beach. It was the perfect house for our family.


Tanya C.
November 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Our stay at the Bird's Nest was great. Amazing views and an even better location. Being one block from the town center and two blocks from the beach, getting around was seamless and quick. We enjoyed happy hour on the amazing deck and outdoor showers after a long day at the beach. It was the perfect house for our family.


Douglas W.
June 2022
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: The house was, in many ways, perfect for our family. We loved the birds who visited and the deck off of the living room was a pleasant place to gather or just relax.My only complaints are that you should be certain all light bulbs are in working order, the bamboo shades are old and don't operate well, the sheets are of poor quality, and the shower in the downstairs unit was lacked power. My son used the outside shower. You should check the ice maker. The ice it produces has a foul taste.


Douglas W.
May 2022
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: The house was, in many ways, perfect for our family. We loved the birds who visited and the deck off of the living room was a pleasant place to gather or just relax.My only complaints are that you should be certain all light bulbs are in working order, the bamboo shades are old and don't operate well, the sheets are of poor quality, and the shower in the downstairs unit was lacked power. My son used the outside shower. You should check the ice maker. The ice it produces has a foul taste.


Melissa T.
May 2022
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 absolutely loved staying here - the house is the perfect distance between beach and town. The lanai is incredible for sitting, reading, conversations. Love Hanalei and this house and we will be back! Also, the property company is super helpful and responsive.


Monica W.
May 2022
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 in this lovely home in Hanalei. Everything was well-stocked and the decor was fabulous. Location could not have been better.


Crystal G.
May 2022
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: Very good.


Marcia F.
March 2022
This is a charming "Old Hawaii" property with a convenient location that is walkable to the beach and to the town of Hanalei. It does sit on a very busy road that people take to the beach and there's always a lot of noisy traffic passing by. It is very spacious with a lot to offer a little younger crowd. We are all seniors and the steep stairs proved to be challenging for us. There are A LOT of them. My favorite part was the outdoor shower with hot water and a "Rain" shower head with a handheld option. I just loved it. The lanai is large and fabulous with a view of the mountains. The house definitely needs updating to get a five star rating. The blinds in the bedrooms need to be replaced, the bathtubs/showers are the originals from the mid-90's. It is fully air-conditioned, although the AC broke for a few days in the living area, and the west facing windows heated up the room quickly. They got it fixed right before we left. The garage door was a disaster. It's probably the original as well. The guys who came out to look at it said it should have been replaced many years ago. It didn't stop when I hit stop and came down on my brother's car, knocking the whole door off the rails. That happened the first day so it was not usable the two weeks we were there. They have lots of great stuff in the garage, inc. tons of swim toys, chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and two bikes. We had a wonderful time and loved being able to easily walk into town. Very good property, but can only give it 4 stars.


Crystal G.
November 2021
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: Very good.


Monica W.
August 2021
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 in this lovely home in Hanalei. Everything was well-stocked and the decor was fabulous. Location could not have been better.


Melissa T.
July 2021
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 absolutely loved staying here - the house is the perfect distance between beach and town. The lanai is incredible for sitting, reading, conversations. Love Hanalei and this house and we will be back! Also, the property company is super helpful and responsive.


Renee H.
July 2021
I would give the home itself and the location 5 stars and would stay there again with my family. The reason for marking 4 stars Is because of some lack of communication from the property management company about a road closure. It ended up we could not make it to the house the first night, but they were fair and gave us credit for that night. Everything else was great. The house is comfortable and lovely, especially the combined living room - kitchen area and the porch (lana) with its spectacular views of the mountains (even better than comes across in pictures). This can be rented as 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, which was perfect for our group of 6. Note that one bedroom and bathroom is like a separate apartment (with its own kitchen) on the floor below. That made it perfect for parents who may want some privacy from other adults and older kids, but parents with small kids would want to consider how that would work for them, or this house can probably be rented as a two bedroom (those two are right across from each other on the upper floor where the kitchen, living room, and porch are.) I cannot say enough about how perfect the location is. It was just 3-4 blocks to walk to the beautiful beach or 1-2 short blocks to be in the middle of the cute town. That was incredibly convenient so that everyone in our party could be independent (family with teenagers/ young adults 15-23). We loved Hanalei and will be back, and we would rent this house again.


Burt A.
July 2021
House is simple but comfortable. Location is ideal -- located just off the main road in town (minimal traffic noise) and only a block from the beach (easy walk, even with beach gear). Good collection of beach equipment supplied with house.


Jonah S.
March 2020
Tell your friends to go to Maui ;-)


Meghan M.
August 2019
The location and lanai were the best parts of this property! I will say the cleanliness/newness of this house were not as expected. The photos make the house look brand new but certain rooms (especially the downstairs apartment) needed updating and cleaning. The closet door was broken which made it hard to organize clothes. Overall, the location and lanai made this house an enjoyable stay.

Note: Vacancy calendar is approximate. Visit the owner/manager's reservation site to verify your dates.