c s.
October 2025
Very nice
Deena B.
September 2025
Great quiet property. Never an interruption from the attached, but no shared wall, neighbor. Felt very private. Beach is SO close, can walk with a beverage in hand for sunset. Chairs, towels and umbrella provided! The space felt larger than in the photos! Don’t let studio fool you - plenty of space. Wonderful stay.
Jessica B.
May 2025
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 absolutely loved our stay at Happy Place Bungalow in Hanalei. It was the perfect location for exploring the north shore. Quick and easy access to the beautiful Hanalei Bay beach and a short walk to the great restaurants in town. The property was beautiful and well maintained with all kinds of beach gear to make your trip enjoyable. You will not regret booking here.
Jesse K.
May 2025
Great place, decorated with Hawaiian memorabilia, hear the birds chirp in the morning, watch the sky change colors at dusk. Great location, all the amenities would definitely stay again
Laura M.
February 2025
We had a terrific time. The location was as perfect - close to the beach and an easy walk to shops & restaurants. Would have given them 5 stars for everything, but internet was down and there wasn’t a backup plan for communicating with them. Everything else was great!
Wes O.
December 2024
Perfect location between the beach and town. Very walkable. Beach gear was provided by host was a big plus.
john B.
November 2024
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:
excelloent
Haley W.
October 2024
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:
The location was perfect, a short walk into town, and a few blocks from the beach. We loved that we didn’t need to drive anywhere once we arrived. The place itself was clean, the hosts were responsive, and it had a comfy bed and the kitchen was great! This was my second time staying with Makana and I will definitely stay with them again.
Debra S.
May 2024
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:
Cozy, well laid out so it felt bigger than it was, everything up to date and clean as a whistle. Excellent signage and location and supplies for beach. Easy in/out and great locations, walk to town or beach yet quiet street felt very private.
Kelly M.
March 2024
Perfect spot for a couple, short walk to the beach and very clean. Provided nice beach supplies already packed up in a cart. Would stay here again!
Jan d.
March 2024
Great location! The property management was very helpful and communicative.
Lyndon J.
February 2024
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:
We had a very short stay in Hanalei. We had originally planned to stay almost twice as long in a larger location in Dec but when we rescheduled, our stay was shortened as the daily rate had increased greatly. That did result in a bad taste for the property. But the place was sufficient for us two and was clean and convenient to the beach and town. The house is difficult to find in the dark as the street number is not visible from the street. And there was no one available at the emergency number. Overall we enjoyed our stay but thought it was overpriced.
Robbie C.
February 2024
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 the happy place bungalow. Can't say enough good things about this place. Lovely charm, great location, extremely comfortable bed...this was the perfect place for our week on the north shore. Will definitely be coming back!
Adam G.
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:
This bungalow was perfect for two people and so well decorated. Location is unbeatable and the management group was seamless to work with
Thomas R.
May 2023
Located in a residential neighborhood but the feel of an isolated setting. The views from all the windows were of greenery and mountains. We could see a portion of one house across the street. And the sounds from the birds were wonderful.
Only a couple of blocks from our favorite beach. Load the wagon with beach chairs, umbrella, and bugey boards.
Mark M.
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:
My wife and I recently enjoyed our stay in Hanalei at "Happy place". This is an excellent location and we walked to the beach and town easily several times. This really added to the Hanalei experience that we had not had form past stays further from town. The one room studio was very well appointed, clean and comfortable. The only disappointment was the lack of an outdoor sitting area to enjoy that experience in the mornings/evenings. That could be accommodated by building a small patio behind the bungalow in a grassy area. We brough chairs back there but felt like we were sitting in the owner's backyard (they were never home, so no issue).
Elaine C.
March 2023
An amazing space. Clean, comfortable, lovely. Within walking distance to the beach and town. We loved the decor and we hope to stay here again!
Garrick S.
January 2023
This is the best of kauai north shore. I would recommend to anyone.
john B.
December 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 it
Lance C.
August 2022
Such an amazing Bungalow!!! We Absolutely loved our stay
Flora 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:
Great location, fun place that has everything you need and more. The bungalow was clean and fresh. The host was terrific above and beyond helpful. The beach gear was a huge bonus..
Justin H.
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:
Property as described. There was a slow running toilet for which management had arranged to have plumber arrive the first full day of the stay. Minor inconvenience that was repaired well. Cleaners at mid stay were friendly and did excellent work. The property is easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Easy to park a car and get anywhere on the island. I enjoyed being on the north shore which felt less busy than other places, although the restaurants did get busy at typical times. Would stay here again.
Lisa M.
March 2022
Very comfortable for 2 people. Close walk to both the beach and Hanalei. Owners provide beach chairs, umbrella and buggy to take to the beach. Washer and dryer in the garage too! Cleaning service was provided several times during our longer stay. The only issue is that there is not great outdoor space to hang out at the bungalow. View is fabulous and gardens are gorgeous. Loved our stay!
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