Turtle House


Rates: $442 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Bed types: KQ (sleeps 4)
Reviews: 5.00 (from 132 reviews)
Dear guests,

Kauai does not have travel restrictions . However, we are committed to extra cleaning and surfaces are disinfected between guests .

Enjoy privacy at this totally renovated (2012-2021), free standing villa on the North Shore of Kauai, steps away from beaches. It boasts magnificent garden and mountain views and overlooks the prestigious Makai Golf Course. Stunning sunsets from across the street ! Enjoy the luxury of cooking at home in your own, fully equipped kitchen and the convenience of a washer and dryer. This 2 bedroom 2.5 bath cottage is the perfect tropical getaway. This is the only villa with this floor plan, having a oversized master bedroom . It has a lanai off of the living area and a private lanai off of the master bedroom. Relax and enjoy the pleasant trade winds and views at you leisure here. The villa is set back from the road and it is very private and quiet. The walking/bike trail passes in front of the Hanalei Bay Villas
If you have any questions for the owners while inquiring about this property please email us using the vrbo app . Minimum age for children for safety reasons is 5 years old and minimum age for the main renting guest is 25 years old.
This villa is located across the street from Hideaways Beach and walking distance to the Pu'u Po'a Beach, and Pali Ke Kua's Beach. Watch stunning sunsets from the bluff in front of the units.It is also just 2 miles from the Princeville Shopping Center where you can enjoy shopping and dining. The Queens Bath is located 5 minutes drive away or a short walk whichever you prefer. If you desire a secluded Beach, try Sea Lodge Beach.

Within the Princeville community you will also find the award winning Prince and Maka'i golf courses, a full service spa, jogging path and fitness circuit, tennis courts, numerous boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants.

The town of Hanalei, with shops, restaurants, Hanalei bay and newly redone , however preserving the history , Hanalei pavilion are within 10 minutes of driving. Kayaks and paddle boards are available for rent at Black Pot Beach and in Hanalei.

Pass Hanalei and drive the scenic road to Ha'ena, stop for a swim at Lumahai Beach or snorkel at Tunnels. At the end of the road, Ke'e Beach offers protected snorkeling or swimming for the little ones. The Kalalau Trail also starts at Ke'e beach.

Anini Beach, Kilauea Lighthouse , zip lining, horse back riding and many hiking trails are a very short drive away.

THIS IS A NON SMOKING PROPERTY AND NO PETS ARE ALLOWED. THE MAXIMIM NUMBER OF GUESTS IS 4 AND THE BEDS PROVIDED ARE QUEEN AND KING BEDS, NO SOFA SLEEPER .

One parking space is assigned to the guests. If an additional parking space is necessary, please contact the owner to arrange this with HOA. An additional fee for second parking space may be required.

Our Villa is a private home, not a timeshare resort or hotel.

Thank you for visiting

TAT License/GET Tax ID :W99976087-01
Registration Number: GE-195-048-3456-01, TA-195-048-3456-01, 540120030023

Turtle House Reviews



Lynn O.
September 2024
If your looking for a home with everything, this is it. Great accommodations and location. Close enough to everything you'll need yet just far enough away from the busyness of tourists. We saw every sunset we were here.


Agnessa V.
August 2024
This is an exceptionally clean and well organized property. The owners have truly poured their hearts into it and it shows. The location is amazing, being right on the Makai golf course and so close to the Princeville center. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. We enjoyed nearby farmers markets, evening walks on the golf course, and seeing the glorious sunsets. There are a handful of beaches nearby to choose from. The owner is very attentive and responsive. We absolutely enjoyed staying in this villa!


Deborah F.
April 2024
This is a very comfy, well stocked cottage surrounded by beautiful vegetation and birds. The host is very helpful with any questions you may have. It’s a great location to explore the North Coast.


Jennifer R.
February 2024
I was nothing but impressed with this condo. You could not ask for a better location: back from the road and close to a dead end of the road, so little traffic; almost directly across the street from a cliff-side ocean view; within short walk of a restaurant w/great pizza and salads, and in other direction a hotel w/ public access to the beach; Views of mountains and golf course from the decks! The place was super clean. The kitchen completely outfitted with everything you could need. Generous and complete gear for beach-going. Helpful books of sight-seeing recommendations. Very comfortable all around. We would definitely try to stay here again if ever in Kauai again!! Thank you so much for sharing this place!! J&S


Dian M.
January 2024
Nice location. Very easy access in communicating with owners. Very convenient location. Beautiful mornings sitting out on the deck watching the sunrise listening to the Nenes fly by. Gorgeous!


Dennis L.
October 2023
The 2-bedroom home was clean and comfortable. The homeowners have taken meticulous care of their home and stocked it with everything you could want including beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels etc. The Lanai overlooks the golf course. Had a very pleasant stay.


Sashi W.
September 2023
Great place overall to stay in the North Shore. Easy access to Hanalei and the north shore Napali Coast snorkel tour. We love this part of the island. The VRBO was more of a townhome--2 stories. Kitchen/living area/lanai/1/2 bath on 2nd floor (main access point), and downstairs had 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and laundry. It was quiet, except for the lawnmowers for the golf course that came super early. Very clean and well maintained. Great place to stay.


Benjamin S.
August 2023
Property was perfect for exploring the island, clean, and clear instructions were provided for the house. Host made everything easy.


Tak L.
August 2023
Very considerate host. Perfect location to hideaway beach.


krassi h.
July 2023
Everything about our stay in this lovely home was as good as we could have hoped. There were very clear instructions on all the different elements. We felt at home and absolutely loved the view.s The homeowner was very kind and responsive. We can't wait to come back.


Chris W.
June 2023
We really loved this villa. It was clean, well stocked and Irina was very responsive to any questions we may have. You can tell Irina and Robert put a lot of love in their Turtle House. It is close to Hanalei and right across the street from Hideaways Beach. Great pizza in walking distance. We hope to come back soon!


Amy C.
June 2023
Great property that is close to a number of beaches and they have thought of everything! The only thing missing would be travel coffee mugs, which really isn't a big deal.


Joe T.
May 2023
Irina & Robert thought of everything at this home. They manage it themselves and put a lot of attention to detail into their home. You really do have everything you could imagine at their house, much of which is listed in their VRBO inventory (i.e. beach towels, umbrellas, chairs, etc.). The house was spotless and I would recommend you keep it that way by taking shoes off at the front door for example and shaking out/washing off anything sandy. The area is undersold. I wasn't sure what to expect of this part of Princeville but you are a 5 minute walk to Hideaway beach (tough access if you're not in top form) and can drive to many other beaches. We walked to the resort just next to the house and enjoyed a drink and the sunset. There's another beach down there which is about a 10 minute walk but considerably easier to get to. Irina was very easy to communicate with but we didn't need much as the house really does have everything. I'm so glad I booked this spot- it's quiet, comfortable and cosy. Loved it!


Justin K.
April 2023
The home was really outstanding - the owner communication, cleanliness, and layout were really perfect. The only issue was a lack of air conditioning, which resulted in mosquitoes in the bedroom and a lack of privacy (visually and noise) from neighbors next door.


Shawn T.
March 2023
This was the perfect house to stay for our first visit to Kauai. Irina and Robert were great property owners and checked on us the first day to make sure we got in ok and didn't need anything. The house was immaculately clean and everything was labeled so it was easy to find what we were looking for. The house was also stocked with pantry items such as, cooking spices, condiments and oils which we appreciated immensely as we did not have any of those and did plan to cook some meals at the house. The location was great as well, walking distance to a beautiful golf course as well as some restaurants. We rented a car and there was an assigned parking spot close to the house for us to use. We were 10 driving minutes from a shopping village with a grocery store and nice restaurants as well as shops. Irina even checked in on us mid trip to let us know about some paving work being done in the parking lot, we were appreciative of the heads up. When it was time to leave all the directions for closing up and cleaning up was posted clearly in the kitchen so there was no questions as to what was expected of us. We will definitely recommend the turtle house to any friends planning a visit and we would love to stay at this house again on our next visit.



March 2023
Great home for Kauai vacation. Great location and views. Very well stocked including beach gear. Lots of notes and instructions around the house so you can settle in quickly and preserve the place for future visitors. They thought of everything.


Sarah G.
March 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this rental. It was very clean, beautiful views, quiet and we felt very safe. Princeville offers so much and the location of this home is absolutely perfect. We couldn’t have been happier and hope to come back soon.


Monica R.
February 2023
We spent a week at Turtle house in Princeville over “ski week”. The home is beautiful and has everything for a comfortable vacation! We appreciated the extra touches such as the large amount of spices and mustard/soy sauce etc (in the fridge door). The home was exceptionally clean and well maintained. The owners provided beach towels and chairs which was really great since we obviously didn’t bring any! Walking to Pu’u Poa beach is super easy on the walking path next to the Hotel. Hideaway beach is also fairly easy to reach-though a little trickier because of the mud. The one watch out for this home are the number of steps up to the front door and then down inside to the bedrooms as they’re on the lower level. It didn’t affect any of us as we’re all athletic and in good shape but if you have knee or hip issues I can see how it might be a little more of a challenge. We experienced quite a bit of rain during our stay but didn’t let it stop us…we still had a memorable stay and look forward to our next time on the beautiful garden island! Mahalo nui loa!


Shannon H.
February 2023
This rental was the absolute cleanest rental we have ever stayed in. Great location. Parking. It had everything we needed for our 2 week stay & more. It was so nice to have all the beach accessories right there. Chairs, cooler etc. They thought of absolutely everything. Would def. stay here again. 😊


Michelle O.
February 2023
We were two couples celebrating 40+ years of marriage. This home was even better than the pictures. Beautiful location. Everything we could imagine needing was supplied and more. The hosts left detailed instructions for everything. Princeville is a bit of a drive from some of the activities we wanted to do, but still worth it. I would definitely stay here again.


Brian R.
February 2023
After more than a dozen trips to The Islands, #23 is the most well appointed property we've ever stayed at. They have everything you could need and more. Everything is very clearly labeled and the instructions are clear. We stayed for two weeks and friends joined us for a week. The property is big enough for 4 adults to stay comfortably and because it's detached you don't have to worry as much about noise or noisy neighbors. The location is ideal if you're staying on the North Side. It's walking distance to Put Poa and Hideaway Beach and a short drive to Hanalei Bay. Princeville market is a short drive or long walk and has most of what you may need. And of course there's the golf course which is right outside the lanai where you can watch the sun rise every morning. If you're debating between two places and #23 is one of them pick #23. You won't be disappointed. We'll be back!


Steve L.
January 2023
The house is very nicely furnished, well decorated and well maintained. The owner was very helpful and caring. I highly recommend.


Mairette N.
December 2022
This property was exactly as described. The owners clearly love and care for their space and want their guests to feel at home. It had everything you could need. The location was excellent for exploring the beautiful neighbourhood beaches and the quaint town of Hanalei. Would stay here again .


Sherie D.
December 2022
The house was spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed being able to eat-in when we wanted (especially breakfast). We used the available beach toys which was nice vs having to rent them. Overall, very enjoyable and would highly recommend.


Greg W.
November 2022
We had a great time at the Hanalei Bay Villa #23. The location is so peaceful with Wonderful views out of every side of the spacious and comfortable unit. Irina and Robert have thought of everything to make staying so convenient and effortless.


Carol S.
October 2022
Rarely have we stayed in such a beautiful well organized vacation rental. Irina and Robert have thought of everything. The rental was spotlessly clean. And comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.


Christie B. B.
October 2022
Excellent location (safe and easy to find), incredibly caring owners (easy to communicate with and accessible), spick and span clean, every sweet touch was made by owners who genuinely care about their guests. We will be back!!


Ingrid T.
October 2022
We enjoyed our stay at the villa! Well stocked, clean and extraordinarily quiet! Kaua'i is a magical place! The only thing was it was not "steps to the beach"...we are in our early 60's and thankfully had a rental car. There was no way we could access Hideaways Beach at an 85 degree angle holding onto ropes and vines and no stairs....and the concrete stairs to the other beach was far as well. Unfortunately the resort being renovated is still under construction and no way to access thru there either. Otherwise, we loved it!


Lisa C.
October 2022
We have stayed in the Princeville area for many years and always wanted to stay in one of the 'stilt homes'. Irina and Robert's place was so perfect! Their turtle home was so well stocked with anything and everything we could imagine! The bed was super comfy! The location of the home with the mountains on one side with amazing sunrises over the golf course, And then our favorite beach across the street. And incredible sunsets from the lookout! It was such a dreamy vacation!


Angela F.
September 2022
Perfect location with amazing views! Close to Hideaway Beach, shopping and restaurants. The only thing you need to bring to this amazing property is yourself. The owners have thought of everything here and everything was very well stocked. The owners reached out to us throughout the trip to check in and made sure all of our needs were met. Will definitely stay here again in the future.


nicole p.
August 2022
Lovely home with a very attentive owner.


Elle W.
August 2022
This has been one of the best places we've ever stayed at, anywhere in the world!! So many thoughtful touches -- motion sensor lights on the stairs, beach chairs -- were spread all over the house. One of our favorite memories of our trip to Kauai was having coffee on the balcony overlooking the gorgeous landscape. It really felt like being at home, esp with the well stocked kitchen since we like making food instead of going out to eat for every single meal. I also can't say enough about the location. The views overlooking the golf course seemed like they were out of a postcard; there was a rainbow the first fully day we were there. Hideaway Beach is literally a 5 min walk from the place. Irina was super communicative and fast to respond. She went above and beyond to ensure we had a lovely stay! We would definitely love to come back the next time we're in Kauai. We've already shared this listing with a bunch of our friends and family. Strongly recommend staying here if you're visiting Kauai!


Aalan R.
August 2022
Owners provided exceptional communication along with everything we needed for a brilliant vacation. We give our highest recommendation! We hope to return again.


clayton t.
June 2022
very clean/organized excellent location tons of amenities just like home


colleen d.
June 2022
Amazing location, beautiful accommodations...everything you could possibly need and more - the owners have thought of everything. The condo is adorable....and they are great host. We will be back!


Shauna
May 2022
My mom and I stayed here and we absolutely loved it! We felt so at home. Well stocked with everything you could think of. Beautifully decorated and amazing views of the golf course and mountains. We enjoyed drinking our coffee on the deck taking in the beautiful breeze and sunrise. We miss it already!


Kristen M.
January 2022
Just what we needed in terms of separate and shared spaces. The kitchen had everything we reached for. The house is well named, and turtles abound.


David M.
January 2022
Everything about the stay was amazing. Beautiful home, great location, tons of amenities, flawless communication. Can't wait to visit again!


Lilly G.
December 2021
This is a beautiful property, it has everything you need to enjoy your stay. For sure we will rent this place again - thank you for keeping it so clean and comfortable!!! Love it!!!


April M.
November 2021
We went to Kauai with our daughter and son in-law for my husband's birthday. Turtle House was the cleanest and most well stocked rental we've ever seen. Irina is fantastic and consistently responded within a couple of minutes of any inquiry we had. Her restaurant recommendation for a birthday dinner at The Dolphin was spot on! We will certainly be back.


Mariah D.
October 2021
My husband and I absolutely loved our stay at Irina and Robert's. The Turtle House had everything we needed. It might be the cleanest rental house I've ever stayed in! The location was perfect—we could walk to beaches and take a short drive to other points of interest on the north shore. Irina was wonderfully communicative and provided everything we needed. We'd love to travel back to Kauai and staying at Irina and Robert's would be our first choice. Thank you for a magical stay!!


GREGORY A
October 2021
Your Hosts have provided everything! What you need, what you forgot, what you never imagined you might need!! Trust me, it's hear. And if you have ANY questions.. they are immediately responsive and infinitely helpful. Did i oversell it? 😂 Not possible 👍 The Na' Pali coast is where you want to stay. Sooo lush and green! Great beaches too ⛱


Mark Z.
September 2021
Loved the comforts of the house and convenient access to beautiful beaches!


Heather L.
September 2021
We enjoyed everything about this beautiful villa!


Stephanie T.
September 2021
We had an amazing stay at the turtle house for our honeymoon!!! I could not have imagined us staying anywhere else!!! So close to Hanalei bay and minutes from hideaway and others, we went snorkeling and exploring everyday!!! The turtle house was perfect to call home for a week and so cozy and stocked with everything we needed. Thank you so much Irina and Robert for everything!!!!


Dmitry V.
August 2021
We had an excellent stay at the villa in July. Irina and Robert are the wonderful hosts. They provided us with the most complete and accurate information about everything we needed including the road opening schedule, nearby grocery stores and farmer markets hours. The house was sparkling clean, fully equipped with everything you would need during your stay, everything was just perfect. It really feels like home. Thank you very much, Irina and Robert!


Gaurav S.
August 2021
We stayed at this property for 4 nights and could not have asked for anything more. The kitchen is well stocked and appointed, all the appliances are new, and the location cannot be beat. We enjoyed hiking down to Queens bath and Pu’uoa beach. Being close to the road closure made it easy to plan activities and Irina and Robert were the perfect hosts. Hoping to return in the future!



August 2021
We had a wonderful stay, close to Hanalei, and wonderful beaches. The villa was very clean, incredibly well stocked with everything you could possibly need and has beautiful views of the golf course. Highly recommend!


Cassie L.
November 2018
My husband and I spent a week on Kauai for our wedding and stayed at the Turtle House. We have spent time on the island before but nothing has ever compared to this place! The house is equipped with everything you could ever need and more: snorkel/beach gear, fully equipped kitchen, iron/ironing board, safe for valuables, etc. It is very clear that the owners care deeply for their house. They have done a wonderful job updating and maintaining it and we never had trouble communicating with them. We received regular communication prior to our arrival to inform us of anything relevant. They even went as far as to alert us of weather concerns during our stay on the island. I don't believe we ever waited more than 20 minutes for a response to any questions we had. Overall, this house is absolutely amazing and we were so grateful to make it our home during our wedding trip. We hope to have the opportunity to visit again!


Pete R.
October 2018
Turtle House, Princeville, Kauai Driving into the golf estate you just now the Turtle House is going to be a peaceful haven and yet it still surprises. Nestled in the hillside overlooking the gold fairways, across the road from a stunning sunset (if the weather is generous) view and a short walk to a stunning beach. It’s the perfect North Shore location if you want modern, spacious and comfortable. The top floor contains a spacious and modern kitchen with everything you could need for a luxurious stay, past the kitchen is a huge lounge with sweeping views across the luch green fairways and the air filled with roosters announcing their territories. Downstairs are a huge master bedroom and a smaller bedroom for the kids or a second couple. Theres no aircon but frankly, you won’t need it. We were there in June and being a humidity hater I was curious how it would be, needless to say, the constant breeze kept everything cool, almost cold at night. It was perfect. Basically this house was everything it promised and more, clean, modern and perfectly loved by it’s owners who regularly use it for their own holidays. And turtles, there’s beautiful turtles everywhere around the house…thus the name. As for the location, its a quiet 5 minute drive from the Kauai’s main road to Hanelei and the North Shore, 5 mins from a supermarket which isn’t half as expensive as the reviews of the area made out. You’re in Kauai, sorry it ain’t LA….it’s more like Australia for prices, i guess why we weren’t as shocked. Ten minutes and you’re in the middle of Hanelei and its super cool cafes and shops. Communication with the owners was the best I’ve experienced and the list of instructions and tips for the house and the area saved us so much time and saw us get to many places we wouldn’t have tried. I hope we’ll be able to return to Turtle House, we can’t imagine staying anywhere else on the North Shore. It was a perfect base for a week where we explored the entire island and yes, Kauai is now our favourite Hawaiian island. Thanks Turtle House. Fabulous holiday!


arsalan f.
October 2018
4 of us stayed in turtle house for 7 night in oct, owner instruction was clear and easy to follow she was very helpful accomedating us since we had to change our traveling date because of the flooding that they had in Kauai in April. villa is totally equipped with everything you need and more even it has binoculars for guest to enjoy the view, villa is sitting on top of the golf course with great view from every direction. We enjoyed our stay very much, we highly recommend turtle house.


kenneth B.
October 2018
As living on island and needed extra space for family this place was on point super clean and updated and loaded with everything you could need if you were a tourist


Randy R.
September 2018
From our initial booking to adjusting our dates, the owner was extremely gracious and accommodating. The villa was exactly as described and more; the attention to detail in regards to what you may need when visiting the Princeville area is evident. Beach items, snorkeling gear, chairs, cooler, towels, etc. My wife and I stopped at the Costco in Lihue after arrival, combine that with what was provided within the kitchen it was easy to eat many meals in the villa. The location of the villa is perfect, it is secluded from traffic noise yet close to Hideways beach, the St Regis, and a perfect spot to watch the sunset.. While the sunset was gorgeous, we especially enjoyed waking up and having our cup of coffee on the upper lanai while watching the sunrise every morning. We absolutely enjoyed the Princeville area, but did venture to Hanalei, Kilauea, and a day trip hiking the sleeping giant and visiting Waimea Canyon, a must see. We would recommend Princeville Ranch for an ATV/Ziplining tour as well as Piazza for great pizza and the North Shore General Store for a delicious burger. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Kauai, and staying at the Turtle Villa definitely added to that enjoyment. We agreed, when we return to Kauai in the future, we would most definitely stay at the Turtle Villa.


Jeff W.
September 2018
Great place to stay in Kauai. House was immaculate and has everything you need for a stay. Attentive and very nice owners. We were impressed, highly recommend.


Bryan A.
July 2018
We had the best experience at the turtle house. It is perfectly located on the north shore making it easy to walk across the street to Hideaway Beach, walk down the street to Queens Bath, short drive to dinner in Hanalei Bay, and an even shorter drive to the Princeville grocery store. The house had everything - I mean everything- you could have needed. This was the most well stocked, well run house that we have stayed in. It really did feel like home! Plenty of space and cozy accommodations. Thank you again for opening up your wonderful home!


Irene S.
June 2018
This home is equipped with EVERYTHING one could ever want. Fabulous location, wonderful breezes, oh so comfortable beds and owners that truly care you have the best of times. Highly recommend.


Jonathan K.
June 2018
Irina was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The place was great and very reasonable for what you get! Would definitely recommend


Kellie B.
April 2018
My husband, 10 year old daughter and I recently spent 8 nights in this beautiful, incredibly organized and well stocked villa. We had everything we needed for great times at the beach: from snorkel gear, chairs, towels, boogie boards, beach bag and so much more! The owners are wonderful and so helpful. We got in very late our first night and had trouble with the key code. I called Irina and she answered and knew exactly how to help us and did, and she even checked on us during our stay. Her attention to detail and instructions throughout the villa is much appreciated! We have stayed in many places over the years and the Turtle House is our favorite! Thank you:))



September 2012
This is the best vacation we ever had, condominium was absolutely beautiful with wonderful view from the balcony , very quiet and peaceful and relaxing , I loved this condo because everything was brand new inside, we had everything what needed and very luxurious. We want to go back soon again , this is our dream.

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

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