Welcome to Makana Lei, a tranquil 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat in Princeville, offering peaceful garden views, bright interiors, and effortless indoor–outdoor living. This beautifully maintained single-level home spans approximately 2,000 sq ft of airy, light-filled living space, featuring an open-concept layout, tasteful furnishings, and a private pool surrounded by tropical landscaping. Designed to accommodate up to 6 guests, Makana Lei is the perfect North Shore getaway for families and small groups seeking comfort, privacy, and relaxed island charm.
What You’ll Love About Makana Lei
• Private pool (not heated) for refreshing dips & sun-soaked relaxation
• Open-concept living area with abundant natural light & lanai access
• Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances & breakfast bar
• Covered lanai for alfresco dining, lounging & enjoying the gentle trade winds
• Minutes to beaches, dining, Princeville Center & the Makai Golf Course
• Each room offers comfort, ceiling fans, and serene garden surroundings that enhance restful nights.
Living and Dining
Gather in the bright, inviting living area where large sliding doors open to the covered lanai, allowing the tropical breeze to flow throughout the home. A seamless layout connects the living room to the dining area—perfect for shared meals or relaxed evenings—while the breakfast bar offers additional seating for coffee, snacks, or conversation.
Chef-Ready Kitchen
The fully equipped kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, ample counter space, a refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and breakfast bar seating. Its open design keeps everyone connected, whether preparing lunch for a beach day or cooking a family-style dinner at home.
Outdoor Oasis
Step outside to the spacious covered lanai, ideal for open-air dining, reading, or simply relaxing poolside. Surrounded by lush greenery and swaying palms, the private pool offers a serene escape for cooling off in the sun or unwinding at the end of the day. A peaceful yard nook offers shade and quiet moments immersed in nature.
Sleeping Quarters
• Primary Bedroom – Cal King bed, ensuite bath, pool access
• Bedroom 2 – Queen bed, lanai/pool access
• Bedroom 3 (Kids Room) – Bunk bed
• Shared Hall Bath – Conveniently located for guest use
Extras
Central A/C (primary bedroom & living areas) • High-speed Wi-Fi • Washer & dryer • Beach towels & coolers • Baby gear available upon request • Starter essentials (shampoo, detergents, kitchen basics)
Makana Lei Community Highlights
Located in one of Princeville’s premier resort neighborhoods, guests enjoy close proximity to hiking trails, spa experiences, watersports, golf, tennis, horseback riding, and Kaua‘i’s world-famous North Shore beaches.
Nearby
Walk – Shops & dining in Princeville, scenic paths & lookouts
Short Drive – Hanalei Bay, Hideaways, Queen’s Bath, Anini Beach, Princeville Center, Makai Golf Course
Good to Know
• A mandatory mid-stay cleaning fee applies to reservations of 10 nights or more. For stays of 21 nights or longer, two mid-stay cleanings are required.
• Please note that this fee is separate from the departure cleaning fee collected at the time of booking. Our customer support team will coordinate the scheduling and apply the charges accordingly.
• Pool is not heated
• Exterior security cameras on premises
• AC in master bedroom, pool den, living and dining room. Guest bedroom and bunk bedroom does NOT have AC
• Seasonal gnats may appear in winter months
• Hawaii Tax ID: TA-086-079-3344-01
• TMK: 540180580000
Exclusively offered by Gather, Makana Lei blends laid-back comfort with the natural beauty of Princeville’s North Shore. Reserve your stay today and enjoy a Kaua‘i retreat that feels spacious, peaceful, and effortlessly relaxing.
Registration Number: 540180580000, TA-086-079-3344-01, GE-086-079-3344-01
Shola R.
June 2024
This house was absolutely phenomenal. Honestly, the pictures do not do this house justice. It is way bigger in person, and everything about it was better than expected (and our expectations were high!)
The house was super clean, extremely well-stocked with everything you could imagine, the location was fantastic (walking distance to a grocery store, a bank, restaurants and ice cream and shave ice for the kiddos. Additionally, the house was a short drive to Anini Beach with great snorkeling. The pool at the house was fantastic too.
Most of all, the property management team were AMAZING. Yen and his team were kind, professional, responsive and made this stay a phenomenal one that our family will remember for a lifetime. If/when we ever make it back to Kauai, it would be an honor to stay here again. Mahalo! 🌺
dennis m.
June 2024
The house is spacious and nice. Overall it was organized, clean and great.
Reanne W.
June 2024
This property was amazing. Beautiful and quiet neighborhood. House was clean and well equipped. Loved the pool for evening swims and the deck for morning coffee. Bedrooms were just right for our family of 5. Highly recommend.
Karin M.
October 2023
We were truly overwhelmed at the property.Bigger than we thought.The grounds were lush and well maintained.Extremely organized and well equipped. Peaceful,pool was great.We used the rafts ansd chairs at the beach.This was a maiden voyage for some of us. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer. WE WILL BE BACK.Mahalo
Christopher S.
August 2023
The descriptions and pictures are accurate. We felt very welcomed by the host as the kids enjoyed local cookies and chocolate gifts discovered in the gorgeous kitchen on arrival, which was better stocked than our own. The beds a super comfortable. Everything was absolutely spotless. The extras in the near side of the garage are terrific, such as the beach chairs and bikes. We enjoyed several dinners on the front lanai and morning coffee by the pool. There are effective fans throughout with supplemental A/C as needed. Kauai of course is a garden of pleasures and we didn't lack for things to do, but we regularly anticipated returning to our oasis a relaxation! If ever we get the chance to return to Kauai there is only one place I will look to rent and it will be this very house! It is simply put a beautiful, relaxing place to be and we loved every minute. Thank you so much!!
Allison H.
July 2023
What a fantastic property! Super easy check-in and check-out process. Very clean and has everything you could want at the house! Close to restaurants and shops and amazing beaches. We can't wait to come back. Thank you so much for a great stay!
Jim E.
June 2023
We had a great stay. The property manager was very responsive!
Libby D.
June 2022
This home was excellent in so many ways! VERY clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds and sitting areas, well stocked & modern kitchen, quiet neighborhood, walking distance to shops & restaurants, lovely pool and landscaping, no deferred maintenance.
We have stayed at many VRBO homes and it seems the last few years the quality has really declined (but not the price, LOL!), but this home experience has renewed our faith :-)
Love it and can't wait to return!
marcy f.
September 2021
Super easy everything. Great host. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home.
William J.
September 2021
Beautiful home and landscaping, great pool. Well stocked and better than the pictures. Would definitely stay again.
David S.
August 2021
We had a wonderful time on the north shore! Kids loved having the pool just for us and right there on the back porch. The house is beautiful and spacious and we really enjoyed our time spent just simply being in it!
Doug W.
August 2021
This is a beautiful house that’s wonderfully decorated. It has everything you need. The Property Manager is very responsive. We loved our stay here and highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay on the north shore.
Christine U.
June 2021
The house is beautiful - very tastefully decorated and stocked with every amenity thinkable (except a hairdryer). The owners clearly want to make for an amazing stay for their guests. We had an amazing stay at this kauai jewel of a property!
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