Spectacular, exhilarating OCEAN VIEWS, throughout open-plan home, from both inside and out, including, from all these areas: the entry hall, the kitchen, dining room, 20-ft tall great room, and from three of the four bedrooms, plus from the lanai's and from the back yard and side yards.
The fourth bedroom overlooks a TRANQUIL GARDEN with water-lily pots, and the front yard, situated on a cul-de-sac.
The home has AIR CONDITIONING and HEAT (and dehumidifier), accommodating furnishings, appliances, 3 bathrooms, kitchen-ware, bedding, linens, Haiku ceiling fans, gas BQ grill, and outdoor heated shower.
Broadband wifi throughout.
Cable TV (3 HDTV's).
Home of the Opening Flower has five bicycles for riding to the Princeville shopping center for supplies or treats, or to nearby beach access locations, or along the Princeville area golf courses, or local Princeville restaurants or pop-up produce markets.
And for beach enjoyment, there is an ample supply of beach gear, including chairs, towels, canopies, coolers, snorkel gear and boogie boards.
BEDROOM #1, the largest room, master bedroom, has an en suite bathroom, a Cal-king bed, end tables, large armchair recliner, chaise lounge, large desk with comfy office chair, a dresser, HDTV, and spectacular ocean views from throughout the room.
BEDROOM #2, a second master bedroom, which is the only upstairs area in the home, has an en suite bathroom, a Cal-king bed, a dresser, chair, HDTV, private lanai/balcony, great ocean views and a mountain view.
BEDROOM #3, has an Eastern-king bed, end tables, small desk with comfy chair, and opens to the main floor lanai, with vivid ocean views from inside throughout the room, and from the adjoining lanai.
BEDROOM #4, has an Eastern-king bed, end tables, chair, and overlooks a tranquil garden with water-lily pots. In lieu of a dresser, a portion of the closet has convenient shelving.
Bedrooms #3 and #4 share a hall bathroom.
All of the bedrooms have well-accommodating tiled closets, and are equipped with luggage rack(s).
The laundry hall has, in addition to a large washer and dryer, a handy, tidy. folding / hanging, and bin area.
The great room (Living area) is equipped with a full-motion curved 65" 4K smart TV with DVR, and a variety of board games.
The ocean breezes and Haiku ceiling fans throughout, keep the home fresh and airy.
Air conditioning / heating was recently installed. Separate (split-system AC/heat) units are mounted to the upper wall in each of the bedrooms, and in the living area. These units are individually controlled. Thus, you can select your preference of whether or not to utilize air conditioning or heat within each particular room, and can individually select the desired temperature setting, for each room. In addition to their cooling benefit, these A/C units also have a heat setting, for warmth and comfort on those occasionally cooler days or nights when the air temperature dips; ,and a dry setting to simply reduce humidity.
*In case you are considering ACCESSIBILITY* for any persons in your group, the entry level, Level 1, may be suitable for your requirements. These are the levels / layout of Home of the Opening Flower:
LEVEL 1. The driveway, the sidewalk leading to the house, and the front porch area, as well as front lawn, are all at ground level. There is a small step-up totaling about 2 or 3 inches, from the ground level front porch, thru the front door of the home, into the entry hall. The front entry hall, kitchen and dining areas, and Bedroom #4 - which overlooks the front gardens and yard, plus the hall bathroom, are all on the same entry level. The shower in the hall bathroom has a built-in corner bench (as do the other bathrooms). The step-over from hall bathroom floor, into the shower, is about six inches. The entry hall, and all of the areas that adjoin it, except for the fourth bedroom, do have an ocean view. Presently, dining chairs and a bench are situated on the entry level. One or more larger, comfortable chairs could easily be set on the entry level to accommodate anyone in your group who would require or prefer avoiding stairs, and they would not feel isolated from the rest of your group. The television in the living / great room is well visible from the dining area, and rotatable. The kitchen, front entry hall and front porch, have a cheerful, expansive view of front gardens and yard.
LEVEL 2. The large ocean-view living / great room, main-level lanai, main-level ocean-view bedroom, and main-level ocean-view master bedroom and ensuite master bathroom, and the laundry hall, are about three steps down from the entry hall and its adjoining areas.
The garage is about two steps down from a garage entry hallway near the dining area.
LEVEL 3. The upstairs ocean-view bedroom and its ensuite bathroom, and lanai, are the only upstairs areas.
All of the living areas (entry hall, kitchen, dining, great room), as well as three of the bedrooms, have superb ocean and greenery and skyward views.
The fourth bedroom has a view of the front garden and yard. From every area of the home, and in all directions, your gaze takes in continually varying colors and abundant rainbows.
The home is on a bluff, set back from, and overlooking the ocean, on a large private property, especially broadening toward the back, with ample front, back and side yards, and is adjacent to an extensive green space which leads to a stream.
The colors of the water, sky, and land are truly uplifting and inspiring. In their migratory seasons, you can see whales spout, breach, and teach their young, and Laysan Albatross birds as they visit their nesting grounds.
Home of the Opening Flower (Hale Makalapua; Blossom Forth) is situated on a cul de sac, in a lovely, very walkable and bike-able residential neighborhood, within the resort community of Princeville, with amenities nearby; a pleasant spot to discover and enjoy the beauty, serenity, vitality, and aloha of Kauai.
A 10 minute stroll from the property takes you to a trail leading to a secluded beach.
Whether you are planning on recreation, exploration, inspiration, rest, renewal, celebrating a special occasion or a gathering, or working, we wish you an uplifting stay.
Home of the OPENING FLOWER had previously been owner-occupied. When the present homeowners acquired it some years ago, they had hoped to retire here from the mainland. But as circumstances changed, and they are now more needed on the mainland, it came about that it would be fitting for Home of the OPENING FLOWER to serve as a vacation rental, and so now, an over-and-above, enthusiastic, professional team with exemplary standards, comprised of property management / host, housekeeping, landscape design / detailers, design/enhancement dreamers/envisioners/implementers, is working on your behalf, dedicated with aloha, love and care, mindful of your comfort, care, ease, joy, to welcome you for an excellent stay.
State of Hawaii GeneralExcise Tax# GE-142-303-3344-01
State of Hawaii TransientAccommodation Tax# TA- 142-303-3344-01
County of Kauai Tax# same as above
Registration Number: 540130750000, GE-142-303-3344-01, TA-142-303-3344-01
Kevan M.
July 2023
This home was perfect for our family. It was well stocked with all the supplies we needed. The view was amazing - we enjoyed the early morning & sunset views of the ocean. Looking forward to staying there the next time we come to Kauai
Matthew D.
May 2023
Construction next door started at about 7 every day. At least start after 8 to be considerate of visitors wishing we knew well in advance. There was really no trail to walk to the beach from the house. Thames was very nice and responsive to requests.
sangeeta o.
March 2023
The property is located on the north shore in the quieter town of Princeville. The house sits at the end of a cul-de-sac. The views from the lanai are stunning! We saw whales every day as we sat out there. The house was spacious enough for our family of eight. We had grandparents, four adults, and two teenagers. Communication with the property manager was easy. The quaint town of Hanalei is also very close by. The house was well stocked with kitchen equipment, and we loved the beach gear in the garage. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Kauai.
Tom B.
February 2023
This house was fantastic. It worked so well for our family. Loved the view of the ocean! Didn’t use the beach that was close due to the weather (high surf). Had everything we needed and then some. Thames was responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Sarah H.
September 2022
We had the most amazing stay in Princeville! The house was well appointed, spotless, beautifully airy, gorgeous views, with tons of space for our family.
The beds were comfortable and all rooms have their own fans and individual AC which worked flawlessly.
The hosts went above and beyond to make sure that our stay was perfect and they succeeded!
100% recommend this house!
Rich F.
August 2022
Great place for a family or group getaway. Well stocked with everything you need. Ocean View is amazing. Property manager (Thames) is very helpful. We would definitely come back.
Elena A.
August 2022
Spacious, quiet house in a great part of Princeville.
Everett B.
May 2022
This house was the perfect layout for our incredible family vacation that included a 4 year old and a 20 month old. The north shore is our favorite town and beach area on Kauai, so this Princeville residence was perfect. The ceiling fans and mini split A/C units provided more than adequate comfort. The master suite is more than spacious with its ocean view bay window. The landscaping at the residence is very well maintained along with the Princeville common areas. It was very convenient to pack up the beach supplies from the garage that this rental has, plenty of beach chairs, cabana, boogie boards, snorkel gear, and sand toys. Bicycles readily available too. This extraordinary rental will be missed by all and will be booked again. Mahalo Thames.
P A K.
April 2022
Beautiful home. Clean and welcoming. Awesome views. Would stay again.
Maggie C.
March 2022
We rented this property for a family trip and we were very pleased with our selection. The views from the back patio, the beautiful gardens and fruit trees, and the location for exploring the island were superb. Thames helped with planning activities before our arrival and shuttled our family to the beach on a particularly busy day. We would rent this property again.
Carol H.
March 2022
Location of property was great and view was gorgeous! Communication with property manager was good and Thames offered lots of helpful hints. We did have a little glitch in our stay when we ran out of propane so had no hot water, no clothes dryer, and no stove. This was remedied the next day though. The only real negative we had was that the property needs a good, thorough cleaning. The cleaning staff should be checked on to make sure they are doing the job they were hired to do.
Celia F.
February 2022
It was large enough for our groups of 7 adults. Beds were comfortable. The best part is the view and the lainai and we were able to see whale activity. The grassy area behind the house is also great for bird watching. Kitchen is well equipped.
The house could use some minor repairs. There were hanging wires and spackled areas that were left unpainted. Some window screens were not attached. It was clean but not sparkling, especially the grout in the shower upstairs.
It’s the only place I’ve stayed that did not have written information about checkout and local recommendations, which I found odd and annoying. After seeing a lot of praise for the property manger, we found him unimpressive. He did not respond to my message that we were low on toilet paper, and we had already bought more ourselves after some was left hours later. I had to message him for checkout instructions since none were provided and only learned that way that checkout was an hour earlier than what is stated in VRBO.
Marcia C.
February 2022
We were a group of 3 couples in our late 60's and spent a week in beautiful Kauai and couldn't ask for a better place to stay. The house was wonderful, clean, well equipped and had a great view. We could see whales from the porch. Beds were very comfortable after each busy day enjoying the island. The neighborhood was wonderful! Thank you for a wonderful stay for our first time in Kauai!!!!
Cindy W.
January 2022
Spacious house with great views, and perfect lanai! Our group of 8 had a great stay. The beach chairs and boogie boards made enjoying beaches that much easier.
Ann
January 2022
Loved the location and beauty of this amazing home. Three families plus granddaughter had wonderful space, views, recreational equipment. The kitchen was completely outfitted which was great as the local restaurants were swamped. Lovely, lovely stay!
Adria H.
January 2022
My family and I stayed here for 10 days and loved this beautiful home. The pictures of the property were true to the home with beautiful views of the ocean from each room! We saw rainbows every morning from the living room and lanai. The neighborhood is calm and peaceful, and Thames was a wonderful host who offered us recommendations on places to eat and swim (especially since we were there during winter, so his guidance was appreciated as the ocean can be dangerous at this time of year!) We thoroughly enjoyed our time together celebrating my mom's birthday and Christmas in this beautiful residence!
Mark H.
August 2021
Princeville was an ideal location for our group of seven who enjoyed exploring secluded beaches, snorkeling and hiking. We recommend renting snorkels from snorkel Bob's on the way from the airport and trying the snorkeling at Hideaways beach. Thames showed us the right of way to Sea Lodge beach which is a short walk or bike ride, and the Ultimate Kauii guidebook had a great description of "Secret Beach" and the tide pools there. Serious hikers should get a permit to hike at least part of the Kalalau trail. The house had beautiful gardens, was clean and well stocked with cooking supplies and a nice grill on the patio, bikes and boogie boards. Thames was nearby and available to address any issues. The Hanalei mudlside makes it tricker to get there by car right now, but it's possible to walk or bike if you are willing to swim across the channel.
Michael M.
July 2021
All around great experience. From the check in and meeting with the property manager Thames, until we checked out, the entire stay exceeded our expectations. We will definitely try to return to this beautiful property in the future.
Ann W.
July 2021
We had 8 adults in the house for a family wedding, and all felt like the house had good space lay-out. Very quiet neighborhood and although you're not on the beach, you can see the ocean from most every room. Thames was very helpful when we ran into a few snafus with the wedding. Great time was had by all!
Ryan H.
June 2021
This home was absolutely stunning and had more than enough space for our entire group! Gorgeous views from the balcony, and very well maintained property! We loved that there were beach chairs, boogie boards, and coolers inside the garage that could be used! Princeville is a wonderful place to stay and allowed for very reasonable travel times to any/all of our daily destinations. We would most definitely recommend this home/owner and would love to stay again in the future!
April 2019
It is located in Princeville which is about an hour away from the airport and most of the activities are closer to the airport. But, their location is much better if you want a more peaceful vacation. The house has beautiful views and located in a nice residential neighborhood.
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