Sunset Hale


Rates: $635 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Bed types: KQT (sleeps 6)
Reviews: 5.00 (from 56 reviews)
Indulge all your senses from this ocean-view, 3-bedroom, 2-bath Hanalei beach home.

If you were any closer to the waves of Hanalei Bay, you’d need flippers. You’ll hear the surf from every room in this three-bedroom, two-bath beach house that’s a mere 80 steps from the velvety sands of world-famous Hanalei Bay, considered the best beach in all of Hawaii. Tucked away on a short cul-de-sac street, this 1,900-square-foot home’s elegant design, superior location in Hanalei and spectacular views offer guests a memorable immersion in a tropical wonderland.

Fully remodeled and furnished to anticipate vacationers’ every need, the charms of this extraordinary home are evident the moment you step onto the property, lushly landscaped with plumeria and orchids under a canopy of papaya and coconut palm trees. On the breakfast bar, find a gift basket of local artisan chocolate, Hawaiian spices and discount coupons that will introduce you to favorite Kauai treats and adventures—ice cream, bike rentals and a catered dinner.

Kick off your sandals and rinse the day’s sand from your toes in the elegant foot bath or hot-water outdoor shower, then step up to the expansive second story. The home’s open-floor plan brings ocean and garden views into the combined kitchen and dining area, where you’ll routinely gather to recount the day’s adventures. Leaf through our book of suggestions for hiking, dining and sightseeing, or borrow beach gear for a day of sunny recreation. Be inspired by the home’s gallery-worth photography of Kauai landmarks to plan your next outing.

Strategically located windows open to the cooling ocean breezes and bring a light, airy atmosphere to every room. Arranged to offer privacy for couples, friends or families, this ideal vacation getaway with 12-foot cathedral ceilings immerses guests in the island’s laid-back lifestyle. In no time, you’ll be dining outside on the lanai (that’s what some call a deck or porch), sipping coffee outside the master bedroom in the morning and gathering for an ocean-view meal at night. With a kitchen outfitted for the most discerning chefs, you’ll be turning out quick meals on the barbecue gas grill with ease.

The private master suite has a king bed, large closet, dressing area, adjoining bathroom and access to a private lanai. There are two spacious guest bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the second guest bedroom with two twin beds that can convert to a king if needed. Both of these rooms have beautiful views of the lush tropical landscaping surrounding this home.

In anticipation of our guests’ every need, the electronic front door locks require no keys to pick up, share or return. There is a large flat-screen TV, and high-speed Wi-Fi powers all your devices. The kitchen is fully stocked to meet all of your dining needs including shopping bags for your Farmer’s Market visits, basic seasonings and cleaning supplies. The downstairs laundry room features an over-sized washer and dryer. Throughout the home, labels and instructions aid familiarity with the house and appliances.

At sundown, you’ll soon appreciate the origin of Sunset Hale’s name. Sip a frosty cocktail as the setting sun nightly washes you with its crimson rays and reflect on yet another day in paradise.

No Air Conditioning

No Smoking

TVNCU# 1140 ... 24/7 On-Island contact: Kauai Vacation Rentals
Property located in Tsunami Evacuation Zone
TA-158-690-5088-01 Registration Number: GE-158-690-5088-01, 550040480000, TA-158-690-5088-01

Sunset Hale Reviews



Sarah W.
December 2023
Rating Details: 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 came to surf and this rental couldn’t be better! Location, location, location!


Dan R.
December 2023
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: First time staying on the North Shore in the beautiful town of Hanalei. Renting and communicating with the management company for Sunset Hale was super easy. All of the instructions for check-in, Check-out, and everything in between was well provided. The home, which was in immaculate condition, was a mere 50 steps to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.


Holly P.
December 2023
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: Thank you Kauai Vacation Rentals. You are more than accommodating and prompt with every detail. Every step of the way I would highly recommend this company block you from start to finish your vacation plans.Thanks again !


mary c.
December 2023
Rating Details: 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: Great location steps to the beach.


kate j.
November 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We highly recommend Hale Sunset. Clean, well-appointed, awesome grill, beautiful views from the deck, and a very cool overall island vibe. This is our second time staying at this lovely island getaway.


Antoinette J.
September 2023
Hanalei Bay is beautiful and it’s so nice to stay right on the beach to be able to enjoy it especially in the late afternoon when it’s less crowded. Fun to walk to and jump off pier. The house is comfortable and spacious with great amenities and lovely landscaping. Spent a lot of time on the great deck, just wish the trees were scaled back for an ocean view which would add to the lovely deck. Foot wash and outdoor shower were really nice and very convenient. We love hot water outdoor showers, a real treat. The rental company was generous and responsive. It can get muggy when there is no breeze, the numerous fans help a lot. Lovely home.


Antoinette J.
September 2023
Hanalei Bay is beautiful and it’s so nice to stay right on the beach to be able to enjoy it especially in the late afternoon when it’s less crowded. Fun to walk to and jump off pier. The house is comfortable and spacious with great amenities and lovely landscaping. Spent a lot of time on the great deck, just wish the trees were scaled back for an ocean view which would add to the lovely deck. Foot wash and outdoor shower were really nice and very convenient. We love hot water outdoor showers, a real treat. The rental company was generous and responsive. It can get muggy when there is no breeze, the numerous fans help a lot. Lovely home.


Maria R.
August 2023
Wonderful location, great place to stay for our family.


Mont E.
July 2023
Great location half a block from the beach. Super for quick trips with the 2year old snd 4yr old. Plenty of local services withing walking distance. Grocery was hawaii reasonable on prices. Hanelei bay in Summer had just enough swell for the kids to boogie board. Plave had beach chairs, umbrellas,and boogie board. great jumping off spot for Northshore beaches.


Maria R.
July 2023
Wonderful location, great place to stay for our family.


Mont E.
July 2023
Great location half a block from the beach. Super for quick trips with the 2year old snd 4yr old. Plenty of local services withing walking distance. Grocery was hawaii reasonable on prices. Hanelei bay in Summer had just enough swell for the kids to boogie board. Plave had beach chairs, umbrellas,and boogie board. great jumping off spot for Northshore beaches.


jeremy m.
July 2023
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 stayed in this beautiful home for 11 days the end of May. It's steps to the beach and a seven minute walk to the adorable town of Hanalei. The local farmers market is every Saturday and it's even closer to the house. On arrival we were pleasantly surprised with gift cards to local places and an extra cleaning day during our stay. The home was very clean and the beds were comfortable. We had everything we needed for cooking and going to the beach. It is a busy rd next to the house but quiet after sunset and doesn't get busy until 10-11 am. The house is equipped with plenty of fans and with the windows open the lack of air conditioning was not a problem. I even got cold some nights with the windows open from the ocean breeze or if it rained. We can't wait to go back and would highly recommend this home if you vacation in Hanalei Bay.


Jenny K.
April 2023
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 had a wonderful 6 days in Hanalei Bay, staying in Sunset Hale. The house was convenient to both the beach and the town. It is only one house from the beach, and we spent time on the beach and in the water multiple times a day. My 11 and 13 year old boys surfed daily with my husband and always had an area to surf where the waves were just the right size for them.The house was well maintained and well equipped. There were spices already there which enhanced our meals, and we had plenty of dishes, toilet paper, soap, etc. We used the washer and dryer which are located in a locked area under the house. They provided fragrance free detergent. We always had everything we needed and more.The owners of this unit seemed especially generous and left us gift certificates for various local places like the ice cream store. We used many of the gift certificates, and enjoyed getting to walk into town for great food. Also, the property management company was excellent in their communication, and also left us treats and a small cooler bag and grocery bag that we also used daily. The house was extremely clean, and everything was in excellent working order. Thank you again!



April 2023
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: Amazing location!!! We loved being so close to the beach for surfing, beach play and sunset walks! We enjoyed morning jogs and walks into town of Hanalei. We also enjoyed the layout of the house, room for everyone to have space and relax. Would love to stay again!


Lorie J.
April 2023
115 steps from the front door to the grass of Hanalei beach, hard to beat that for the price you pay for this location. We loved how close we were to restaurants and shops, 1/2 mile walk or drive. We used the outdoor shower and the foot cleaning faucet on the regular. We cooked dinner 3 times, we ate out the rest. If you plan to cook at the house, give yourself plenty of time, heating food and boiling water at sea level is slower than some people are used to. We live at a high elevation but have stayed in rentals on the islands before so we were prepared, the kids, who we made cook twice, we’re not lol. The beds and pillows were really comfortable, the living room furniture wasn’t but we still sat in there every night, visiting with our two grown kids and their significant others. I would imagine this rental gets pretty warm in the summer months without AC but it was perfect during our stay in March. Lots of ceiling fans, plug in fans and stand up air conditioners are available in each room. We had such a lovely time and agree that for our active lifestyle and the beautiful green scenery surrounding Hanalei Bay, our VRBO pick was spot on.


Lorie J.
March 2023
115 steps from the front door to the grass of Hanalei beach, hard to beat that for the price you pay for this location. We loved how close we were to restaurants and shops, 1/2 mile walk or drive. We used the outdoor shower and the foot cleaning faucet on the regular. We cooked dinner 3 times, we ate out the rest. If you plan to cook at the house, give yourself plenty of time, heating food and boiling water at sea level is slower than some people are used to. We live at a high elevation but have stayed in rentals on the islands before so we were prepared, the kids, who we made cook twice, we’re not lol. The beds and pillows were really comfortable, the living room furniture wasn’t but we still sat in there every night, visiting with our two grown kids and their significant others. I would imagine this rental gets pretty warm in the summer months without AC but it was perfect during our stay in March. Lots of ceiling fans, plug in fans and stand up air conditioners are available in each room. We had such a lovely time and agree that for our active lifestyle and the beautiful green scenery surrounding Hanalei Bay, our VRBO pick was spot on.


Marianna K.
February 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: This is a well-equipped and comfortable house in a great location. While the living decor needs updating, we had a wonderful time. And we particularly enjoyed the closet of books and games!


Scott W.
January 2023
Our family spent the week before Christmas at Sunset Hale. The location near the beach, proximity to town, everything was perfect. It is a nice beach house with everything you need. We would go back.


Scott W.
January 2023
Our family spent the week before Christmas at Sunset Hale. The location near the beach, proximity to town, everything was perfect. It is a nice beach house with everything you need. We would go back.


Christine C.
November 2022
What a perfect place to stay!!! Right next to the beach and a quick walk to anything you need. The house is equipped with everything you need. We enjoyed fresh fish from the dolphin fish market, ice cream from Pink’s twice and the amazing sunsets almost every day. House is as shown and made for a wonderful trip to Hanalei.


Christine C.
November 2022
What a perfect place to stay!!! Right next to the beach and a quick walk to anything you need. The house is equipped with everything you need. We enjoyed fresh fish from the dolphin fish market, ice cream from Pink’s twice and the amazing sunsets almost every day. House is as shown and made for a wonderful trip to Hanalei.


Gary L.
October 2022
Couldn’t be better


Gary L.
September 2022
Couldn’t be better


Kevin C.
June 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Beautiful house. We would stay here again.



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: Loved this house and our stay here...We were so comfortable and appreciative of the great beds, screened windows, fans everywhere, outdoor shower, etc. If people are looking for a super tranquil experience it is good to know that the house is on a small road that many people use to get to the beach. It did not bother us as it was worth it to be so close to the beach and in such a great house, but I think some people might prefer to be further from the beach and in more solitude. Personally we'd be back in a heartbeat.


Ed 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 very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Easy,fun,relaxing


Aletha 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: Hard to beat the location! The home was lovely... cute, spacious, clean, updated, well-equipped. We felt very at home. The beds were comfortable, the rooms were not cluttered or too bare. We utilized the outside foot washing station and shower after the beach.


Jacqueline A.
May 2022
Rating Details: 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: House is clean and well maintained-60 steps from Hanalei beach.Perfect place for a beach houseOwner and manager are very attentive and service oriented.Highly recommended for beach activities-the water and sand are the best- check the mountains from the beachEveryone visits this beach at sunset.The Town is a 5 minute walk. We have rented the house for the last 6 years and look forward to visiting next summer


Jeff S.
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: Perfect location for experiencing Hanalei and the north shore of Kauai. Great house for family to enjoy time together - comfortable, well appointed and you can't beat this location!


Lisa E.
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: This house has everything you need for an awesome time. The beach is just across the lawn! The house is spacious, comfortable and perfectly set up. The kitchen is big and easily accommodated multiple cooks at once. Great sized living spaces. Beautifully decorated home with great views of the ocean in a very quiet neighborhood. Loved your time staying here!


Jeff S.
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: What a beautiful location and very comfortable and well appointed home! We had Hanalei Bay almost completely to ourselves every morning. Thank you again and we will be back!


Martin R.
April 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 spent 2 weeks at Sunset Hale. It is a well designed, well furnished house close to the PineTrees beach park on Hanalei Bay. We have been coming to Hanalei and renting houses for over 20 years. Aside from the time we splurged and rented a beachfront house, this is the nicest we have been in. We would without question rent it again.


Giselle B.
April 2022
Wonderful house in Hanalei. Well-maintained, clean, beautiful garden, well-equipped kitchen. Steps away from the ocean….you can hear the waves. A perfect family vacation spot. Would love to return again. Advertised as ocean views from the lanai but neighbors hedge overgrown so no view. Otherwise a truly lovely family vacation home.


Elizabeth G.
April 2022
We had such a great time at this house. The descriptions and reviews are spot on. It is a very convenient location. The house had everything we needed. Was a perfect place for our family vacation. Very short walk to the beach and close to town.


Tracy S.
January 2022
We had such a wonderful time at Sunset Hale in Hanalei. The management company (Kauai Vacation Rentals) was great to work with during all aspects of our stay. They communicated regularly with us on travel requirements and answered any questions we had about our trip. The home is very clean and has everything you would need for your stay. We greatly appreciated the recommendations for restaurants/shopping in the area and were very thankful for the owners, who left a thoughtful gift since we were staying over the holiday. The house is close to the beach and walking distance from shopping and restaurants. It is on a popular street for beach access/surfers, so there was some traffic, but nothing that wouldn't be expected in any beach town. We spent lots of time on the deck and utilized the grill & kitchen daily. I would highly recommend this home and we will definitely be back!


Courtney R.
December 2021
I had a wonderful stay with my daughters and husband. We we’re steps to the beach. The Lanai has a peek a boo view of the ocean. We walked into town too. It was a very convenient location. The house was perfect! Felt like you were in the middle of the jungle. Clean, and had everything you could need. We loved the outdoor shower too. The Owners welcome gifts were a very nice touch. We used a couple of the gift cards. We would definitely stay there again.


Joshua M.
October 2021
The house was amazing and location next to the beach and just a short walk to shops and restaurants was perfect. I would highly recommend.

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