December 2025
Great layout for a large group, great location, overall the house was great. I would say that maintenance was a little lax, the house felt pretty "lived in". The house is also missing a sitting area on the main level to accommodate the number of folks that correspond with the number of bedrooms. This did not impact the quality of our stay. The experience was very positive.
August 2025
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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:
It had been several years since we stayed in Hanalei Bay and this home was just perfect. We were traveling with teens and the downstairs area (off limits to grownups!) was just perfect. The home was well appointed with everything we needed and with each room having its own bathroom was a bonus. It should be noted that in terms of food etc you need to bring EVERYTHING - spices, etc as there isn't anything in the kitchen. Also the home is on propane so a gas stove (for those who like to cook) is also a huge bonus. In terms of the rental company - they are always available and incredibly responsive. We will absolutely be renting again!
Jenny F.
July 2025
The property is perfect for large families! House was just as advertised and plenty of room with beach towels and chairs. We were right across the street from the beach/beach access and it was amazing!Would definitely recommend this property for large families.
A guest from Portland, OR
June 2025
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Pros: nice view of bay from large covered front porch; lots of bathrooms; gas appliances in kitchen; well equipped kitchen; large fridge; plenty of dishes & cups; dishwasher; beach gear (chairs, towels); comfortable beds; lots of hot water from flash-water-heater; gas BBQ worked great; easy access to highway and central to our favorite north-coast locations; close walk to an OK family beach area, although best are a short drive.Cons: long steep stairs to 2nd floor front entrance, which were often wet from rain & required care to use; no AC so need to leave all the windows & doors open (always good breezes) but road noise and roosters made sleeping a challenge; some windows and exterior doors didn't work; bushes along road need trimming to safely pull out from driveway
Michael B.
June 2025
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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 nice vacational rental. We were a group of 8 adults so 4 separate bedrooms each with their own bathroom/shower was great. There is a quiet beach just across the road, and the house is minutes from stores shopping and the shuttle to take you into Haena. Had a great stay here.
Alexey L.
April 2025
We enjoyed staying there. Actually this is our second time there. We were here about 6 ago with another family, so were happy to come back. It is possible to walk / run by the beach to the main Hanalei beaches, if you're not afraid to cross two streams (knee-deep).
Leilani M.
March 2025
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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 stayed at Hanalei plantation . Loved the location right across from the beach, beautiful views, easy access. Appreciate the 4 bedrooms are spaced out to give 4 couples each privacy and each had their own bathroom. Clean, comfortable property. Good communication. Would be easier if didn’t have to pick up and drop off keys but wasn’t an issue as we flew out of Lihue and it’s close to the airport.
MonaLisa B.
September 2024
Great spacious home!
Becky B.
August 2024
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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 this house and really you can not beat the location. We were able to sit on the deck and look out at the ocean or walk across the street and be at our own beach. It was very peaceful and beautiful spot. We will be back!
Cyndi M.
May 2024
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The property manager was more than 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:
Beautiful beach house with lots of rooms and space for guests. Clean and spacious. Hanalei is a wonderful place with gorgeous beaches and land, fabulous dining options. Definitely paradise.
John O.
April 2024
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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:
Nice place with lots of room. The weather was so so in Mar-April but we knew that before we rented. Lots of rain did not affect us much. Restaurants were very good to exceptional; markets were good and we cooked in the house most nights.
Jon B.
January 2024
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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:
Wife and I stayed here for 7 weeks with a revolving group of friends and family as our guests. We loved the home. We spent a lot of time relaxing on the front porch watching the “Middles” surf break right out front.
Kathleen G.
June 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This property was very comfortable. It does need some maintenance with the sliding glass screens and drapes. Also there was only one working TV in the master bedroom. It definitely needed more tvs.
Allison L.
May 2023
This rental was amazing!! We stayed with a large family and we each had our own room with bathroom. The kids made the downstairs living room their hang out place. The upstairs had a full kitchen, dining area, and living room. We made breakfast every morning and dinner most nights. The beach was literally steps away. We spent a few hours every day on the beach. This beach was very private, we always had it to ourselves. The outdoor shower was perfect. We were able to rinse off without tracking sand through the house. It was a little warm at times without AC, but the ceiling fans and extra fans helped a lot! Be prepared to be woken up every morning by roosters. They are everywhere on this island! Overall, highly recommend. We can't wait to come back!
Alli L.
May 2023
This rental was amazing!! We stayed with a large family and we each had our own room with bathroom. The kids made the downstairs living room their hang out place. The upstairs had a full kitchen, dining area, and living room. We made breakfast every morning and dinner most nights. The beach was literally steps away. We spent a few hours every day on the beach. This beach was very private, we always had it to ourselves. The outdoor shower was perfect. We were able to rinse off without tracking sand through the house. It was a little warm at times without AC, but the ceiling fans and extra fans helped a lot! Be prepared to be woken up every morning by roosters. They are everywhere on this island! Overall, highly recommend. We can't wait to come back!
Corinne J.
April 2023
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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 wanted to celebrate our 40th with our sons & their wives and we wanted this celebration to be special, that’s why we chose the island of Kauai. When I found the Hanalei Planation, I thought PERFECT! It had everything we were looking for, large living space, each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom. We were right across the street from the beach. We saw the sunrise every morning. It was beautiful! This was a wonderful place to gather as a family. We all fell in love with Hanalei Plantation and the island of Kauai. We hope to come back someday.
February 2023
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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:
Fantastic place for family, to gather and make great, new memories. We can relax on the lanai, walk the beach, cook together, whatever, in the privacy of "our" home
Paul V.
January 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 really enjoyed this home. It had plenty of space and a beautiful view of the bay. Would love to come back here again.
Tamarin A.
January 2023
The location of this property is perfect and the pictures don’t do it justice! Literally across the street from a nice sandy beach and a mile walk on the beach to town. And the home itself is incredibly spacious and well stocked with things like TP, paper towels and laundry detergent. The furniture and beds were all very comfortable for our group of six. There were beach chairs and umbrellas but no snorkeling gear or boogie boards (all of which you can rent in town). Other reviews mention the roosters - yup they really do crow all night, but listening to ocean waves for a week was worth it! Traveler tip - the rental office/key to the house is in Lihue at the rental office, NOT at the house. Also note that north shore in December is not very safe for swimming/snorkeling - lots of tourists ignore warnings and several died this past week, even though they were at beaches with lifeguards. There is tons to do in Hanalei, however, and I would definitely go back to this home - any time of year!
Roger A.
November 2022
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
After many years of coming to Kauai, this was our first time staying on the north side of the island. We had 4 couples staying, with one's first time on Kauai. The location was ideal for all of the northern beaches and visiting the north shore towns. The home was great for accommodating all of us and enjoying the view of Hanalei Bay. If I had any negatives regarding the home, it would be the overall cleanliness and maintenance that has been lacking at the home.
Erin W.
August 2022
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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 home was perfect for our family. Very spacious and comfortable. Each bedroom had its own full bath with an additional 2 half baths on each floor. There was a good breeze from Hanalei Bay and it was deck had great views.
safaridunlop d.
July 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:
Without dipping too pedantically into the endless vat of superlatives for this property i will recommend it highly for the following reasons:1. great location at the quite end of Hanalei bay. it is situated at the front of a historic farm and taro fields in the Makaihuwaa valley. You can walk across the road to a small beach good for swimming or hanging out or walk down to the bigger beaches, do stay off the private lands near the beach though.2. The house is somewhat recently renovated and in good shape for the most part but really its size and layout is fantastic for large families or friends. all bedrooms are en-suite and spacious with good airflow and verandas for most of them. 3. Activities abound for all of our family members, from the low tech walkers to the surf sports adventures. I liked being able to go for a swim in the ocean after dinner. a couple of minor issues are worth mentioning:-The front steps are the steepness of a Mayan temple and if you have less mobile members in your party use the interior staircase accessing from the bedroom patios below or back door, the vinyl railings at the front are flimsy and should not be leaned against, the wifi is weak and not usable in parts of the house so i had to conduct business on cell-data which worked OK.I would not hesitate to be here again and my family and friends are all happy with our stay!
Eileen W.
July 2022
Being a lover of Hanalei, we were thrilled with this house and the amazing views it provides both of the bay and mountains - photos cannot show the true beauty!! The house was extremely comfortable for us and 3 other couples. We look forward to renting this lovely home again.
Deborah K.
June 2022
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved the location, but the property is in dire need of repair and updating finishes.
May 2022
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:
Beautiful weather, ocean views, paddle boarding , swimming and hiking ! The perfect house for our family. Everyone had their own beautiful space. We had paddle boards delivered and used them all week
Peter K.
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:
Six of us had a great stay in this beautiful house. The location across from the bay was perfect with the gentle sound of the ocean waves all night. The property management company was appropriately absent until we needed help with an appliance. They showed up instantly and resolved the issue that we had caused immediately. I would certainly rent from them again.
bic c.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed at Hanalei Plantation for a week in Early Feb 2022. The house was the perfect location for a week of quiet relaxation. It's close enough to town yet tucked away when we needed a bit of quiet. We would love stay there again!
Mark A.
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:
What an awesome home in a beautiful location that our family was able to enjoy. On the first night there was a heavy rain and the sound was so relaxing with the ocean in the background .Lot's of space and comfortable furniture, everyone had a spot to chill. Great family room for cards and meals. Found a nice coconut floating along the beach. Busted it open and we had fresh coconut all week. We had a fun adventure floating down the old sugar cane irrigation canal. This was my vision of a perfect family Hawaiian vacation. Thank you to Kauai Vacation Rentals. They are an awesome company to work with! Also a big Thank You to the people of Hawaii for sharing the peace and beauty of the islands!
Karen W.
April 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house was perfect for four couples. Each room had its own bathroom and the dining table was large enough to accommodate everyone. Beach access was right across the street. WIFI was somewhat limited to the main floor. The entire house, inside and out could use a thorough cleaning and general maintenance, however, we would stay here again because of the beautiful views and great location.
Earl C.
January 2022
Overall excellent experience.
Cons: Busy road during daylight hours, kitchen gear (very dull knives for example) was a little lacking and deck railings were very wobbly.
Pros: Excellent size and separate spaces for our large family. Comfortable beds. Nice views and good location near Hanalei.
We would absolutely choose this unit again.
Joshua Z.
October 2021
This house has a lot of space for everyone to spread out but come together as well. Very quiet location. Beach across the street is nice but a short walk or drive gets you to even better beaches. The management company is great and communication was excellent. Wi-Fi is weak and not available in most of the house which was only a problem when my kids were trying to download videos to use on the plane. Overall it is a great house and we would definitely stay again.
Lyla E.
July 2021
Great house for family vacation. Bedroom setup is great for allowing separate space.
Stephen T.
June 2021
Being right on the main road made for a less than peaceful experience. There was a lot of traffic all the time. The neighbor’s weed whacking didn’t help. The houses for rent on the other side of the bay are much better for catching the sunset and avoid the noise of traffic. The view from the patio is nice, but cut buy power and telephone wires at eye level. The house is ok, but the doors and window latches need replacement as they are a pain and the shower drain backed up from the get go.. Overall acceptable, but we wouldn’t choose this house again. We’d prefer a place where everything is in working order and a little less noise.
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