Phaku Kauai Cottage


Rates: $671 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2
Bed types: Q (sleeps 4)
Reviews: 5.00 (from 29 reviews)
Recently updated, lovely 3 bedroom (king, queen, 1 twin), 2 bath, 2 story duplex condo located at the outskirts of Princeville on Hanalei Plantation rd. A 15 minute walk will get you to the ruins of the old Club Med and a short trail to the beach that fronts the The One Hotel and is a spectacular property to visit. The condo is also walking distance to the Princeville center which has a grocery store, a variety of places to eat and some shops. It’s just a 5 minute drive to Hanalei town and any portion of Hanalei Bay. I commonly start my day by zooming “down the hill” for a lovely morning walk on the bay. The condo is well stocked and presented to give you that feeling of being at your home away from home:.
Things to do: Relax at the beach- Hanalei Bay, Ha'ena beach Park, Secrect Beach, Anini, Kalihiwai, are all in close proximity and offer a range of activity/atmosphere. Hike- if heading to the Na Pali, reserve here https://gohaena.com/ (Ke'e, Hanakapi'ai, Kalalau). Okolehau is the ridgeline you see out the livingroom window https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/kauai/okolehao-trail?u=i. For a moderate relaxing hike, https://www.hilt.org/waikoa-loop-trail.
Do Yoga- https://www.learnhealcreate.com/yoga (yoga on the bluff at Makai, is a short distance away), https://www.blackcoralyoga.com
Eat- dinner/reservations....https://www.cudahanalei.com/reservations, http://bskitchenkauai.com/, https://www.amahanalei.com/new-page, https://www.1hotels.com/hanalei-bay/taste/welina-terrace, https://www.postcardscafe.com/, https://www.thenui.com/, https://hanaleidolphin.com/.
Entertainment - https://ahilelefireshow.com/ (local fire dance show), https://www.thenui.com/ (luau, local music, great food)
Dog for a day- https://kauaihumane.org/service/field-trips/
Surf lessons - https://www.hanaleisurflesson.com/
If you are on social media, a great resource is Facebook group Kaua'i Life. Any and every question/inquiry is researched here. it's well worth taking a look. Registration Number: 540050270020, GE-155-172-0448-01, TA-155-172-0448-01

Phaku Kauai Cottage Reviews



Edward M.
August 2024
The property was very well maintained. We loved the neighborhood.


Gabriel I.
July 2024
This place is perfect. The setting is beautiful with an amazing view of the mountains while just being a few minutes from nice hikes a beautiful beaches. There is tons of room (our family of 4 adults was very comfortable) and the property is lovely as well with cool decorations and flowers all over the place. If my family ever makes another trip to Kauai we would love to stay here again.


Kelly L.
July 2024
What a lovely place to stay! So close to both Hanalei and Princeville, yet feels far removed from the busy pace of day-to-day life. Everything was perfect and well thought out, with lots of little extras. Only one small issue with the lock on the front door, but Monique responded quickly and fixed it while we were out enjoying ourselves. Wish we had more time here as a week just isn’t enough. Looking forward to next time. Mahalo!


Alessandra N.
July 2024
The space was clean, functional and convenient. Seriously, we have NO complaints.


liz c.
June 2024
Nice place perfect for our 2 day staycay. 2 bedrooms and an "office" but we had the baby sleep in the "office" since it was darker and there is a day bed. We put some fragile decorations on higher shelves and then there was tons of crawl space. Weird blockade in parking lot lane, but just had to go to turn around and go to the other entrance. Only thing didn't care for was the stray cats. There is a note that you can feed them or not, and they go from house to house. They were harmless but since stray, don't know how clean they are. Highly recommend.


mari g.
June 2024
First off, Monique was a superb host. Her willingness to communicate was amazing to make sure we had what we needed. Second the place was bigger than expected, I just kept walking around saying omg this is so cute-I love this; so my family decided I had a crush on the space. It was so nice, clean, well stocked and artfully decorated. Beds were super comfy, fans everywhere to keep us cool plus AC,a fun walk to the old club med trail and a short drive to Hanalei and Princevillle. We really enjoyed our stay! After staying some of our time in resorts, this felt so much better.


Susan W.
May 2024
This place was beautiful and more upscale than we expected. Comfortable and peaceful. We wish we had stayed longer. We saw a rainbow out the window in the morning. Everything needed was provided.


Sam M.
May 2024
Fantastic spot with all the amenities you could need and also in a great location. Everything worked for us Monique was awesome as far communicating. Would 100% stay here again.


George O.
May 2024
Our vacation home was clean, well decorated and perfectly located. We really enjoyed it there. We had a little problem with the TV and Monique was on top of it before we hung up the phone! We will for sure stay there again on our next trip to Kauai.


Sherry K.
April 2024
We absolutely loved the entire townhouse. It had everything we could need. The location was convenient to hope onto car and run into the local towns. It was so cute to have the outdoor cats come to the door and ask to be fed ❤️❤️❤️ We needed at least 1.5 - 2 weeks at that townhouse and we can’t wait to come back!


Patricia B.
March 2024
Our condo couldn't have been more perfect - little thoughtful touches throughout made it extra special. Everything looked brand new and we easily had enough space for everyone and for all that we brought with us. The kitchen and bathrooms were well-stocked plus Monique even had items to use for picnicking, going to the beach, hiking - etc. She literally couldn't have made this any better. We would absolutely come back and will definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Kauai.


Shannon H.
March 2024
My husband & I stayed for 2 wonderful weeks. Great location. Very clean & exactly as described. The only convenience we missed from home was a microwave to heat up our leftovers. We did use the toaster oven & the oven in the stove but would've just been faster with a microwave. Literally the only thing we missed. Everything else was absolutely perfect! Would def book again.


Stacey A.
December 2023
This was a gorgeous place, meticulously clean. The beds were super comfortable . There was everything we could have wanted to prepare meals, ample towels and toiletries , and even yoga mat and weights as a bonus! I highly recommend this place and would 100% stay here again. Nicest vrbo I’ve been to


Rachel R.
October 2023
We had an amazing stay. The condo felt just like home and Monique was so welcoming! We enjoyed everything….wouldn’t change a thing 😊


Brandy N.
October 2023
This home was immaculately clean. She thought of everything within the home, including little travel care needs. It was a fantastic place to retreat to at the end of our days exploring. Host also have great advice and answered any questions or recommendations we asked for quickly. We are picky with the beds in places that we rent and the bed here was fantastic, we slept great. We loved that the parking spot assigned to the unit was right in front of it. I would highly recommend this home to anyone needing two bedrooms or less.


Tom H.
September 2023
My wife and I spent 2 weeks in Kauai on vacation. Monique's place was the perfect place for us. Comfortable, roomy, attention to details was obvious, affordable, and just felt like we were at home!! We would highly recommend staying here and for sure will stay here again when we return to the island!


Mike M.
July 2023
This home made us so comfortable. Little touches everywhere that just made us feel that real island hospitality. It's a great location, plenty of space, and everything you need for a great visit to North Kauai.


Kayla M.
April 2023
We loved our time in Princeville. The house was wonderful and was a perfect home base for our adventures around the north shore. The view of the mountain from the dining room and stairwell were breathtaking. It was so convenient to be so close to local shops and restaurants. We were even able to go to the monthly Night Market (second Sunday) on our first night there. Monique was great and super helpful. I would definitely stay here again if we make it back to the island.


Sherry H.
February 2023
We loved our stay at Monique's place. She thought of so many details to make this a comfortable and convenient place to stay. We loved walking right from our door through the beautiful neighborhood of Princeville with so many spectacular views all around. The bed and sitting areas were very comfortable. We truly enjoyed our stay here!


Jessica V.
January 2023
We loved our stay. It's one of the nicest short-term rentals we've ever encountered. The condo is incredibly spacious for two people. It was immaculate and came fully stocked with everything we could have needed. There is a dedicated parking space out front. We loved the neighborhood as well -- breathtaking views, cute downtown, beautiful beach. We would absolutely come back to this exact location and condo!


Kristina B.
February 2022
Thank you for sharing this amazing home with us!! Great location wonderful home- all sorts of amenities - can’t say enough great things about this home- Would love to know who makes the mattress it was the best sleep I’ve gotten in years!


Michael P.
February 2022
Everything was not only good but better than expected. Clean, gorgeous, great bed. Chairs, umbrella, boogie boards. New, clean, very nice appliances. Would highly recommend.


Mary V.
January 2022
Peaceful and beautiful


Rosa M.
January 2022
I couldn’t chose any other place to stay while visiting Kauai. This condominium offered me the BEST accommodation for ever! The communication between guest and property manager/owner was very awesome. While inside property everything is new, tidy and super clean. It’s was amazing having to wake up listing to the chickens clucking and the showering of the rain every morning, I love it! This place definitely place like home, I would definitely stay here over and over while visiting Kauai (North Shore). Mahalo,


patricia n.
December 2021
The energy of this space was AMAZING! I loved every second here. This space is so divine. I’m so humbled and grateful. Monique is a wonderful host. HIGHLY recommend this. Beautiful views. Cute dreamy bungalow.


Don F.
November 2021
Lovely home, great experience


Markel L.
November 2021
My fiancé and I had a place booked months in advance and got canceled on the week before our arrival. Searching desperately we stumbled across Moniques listing and took a chance and we were glad we did! From the very beginning Moniques communication was exceptional! She called us the day we booked and informed us more about the property, area and activities to look into. The property was amazing, words and her pictures don’t do it Justice. My fiancé and I have traveled to almost 20 countries each and we both agreed that this was one of the BEST accommodations we’ve ever stayed in. It felt so much like home and Monique was ALWAYS available for any suggestions or questions we had about the island. For anyone flying to this island I’d recommend this stay! I can’t wait to come back because we’ll definitely be staying here!

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

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