Jane S.
July 2025
This place is amazing. We had 14 people and everyone had a comfortable place to sleep. (The couch in the tree house is a pull out bed!) There was also so much open space outside. From the patio area under the house to the patio area in front of the bunk room, everyone was able to spread out however they wanted to eat meals or just get away from the madness. The location of the property is perfect for Tunnels beach which, hands down, has the best snorkeling access. It is also close to the Na Pali Coast Hike trailhead. This allowed the group that went on the hike to easily just walk back to the house (2 miles) and we didn’t have to worry about parking. (You do need a permit to hike). The pictures do not do this place justice. It is so spacious and has a lot of kitchen appliances. The company is very hospitable and provides towels, snorkeling gear, boogie boards, beach chairs/umbrellas, detergent, and even has a good car vacuum to help clean the sand from the cars. (Also, plenty of room to park multiple cars which we needed) Overall, if you are looking for a place that is spacious and beautiful, this is the place for you.
Susan C.
July 2025
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:
Our family of 10 stayed for a week and we LOVED the estate and all the living spaces ! The living areas flowed right out to the wrap around decks where we could enjoy the beautiful garden with tropical plants and many lovely birds ! As our 3 year old grandson said , while rocking in a big rocking chair on the deck , “ it doesn’t get any better than this !” The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and store all of our food ! We enjoyed eating our meals out in the long table on the deck ! We appreciated the beach gear including coolers , tents , chairs snorkel gear and a few toys ! The beach towels were huge and very nice , too ! We had plenty of room for parking our 3 cars . The bunk room was perfect for our son , daughter in law and grandsons to spread out and enjoy . The treetop house was dreamy either the best views of all ! The main house was perfect for gathering and enjoying one another . All spaces were super clean and well organized . We loved it all !!
Jared W.
April 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:
The property is awesome, great location and great sleeping areas.
Kristen M.
February 2025
We were a group of 11 members of an extended family that had a 2 week stay in this home. We enjoyed the many bridges on the way, mountain views, and the large lawn to play. We also enjoyed the very nice hot tub. It was a close drive and/or walk to the most beautiful beaches on the island.
Linda H.
August 2024
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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 don’t have one complaint. It was the best ever!
July 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:
Enjoyed our annual family retreat (15 of us) for a week at Hale Ko'olau (used the main house and the tree house). Everything was wonderful. Ke'e, Tunnels, Hanalei, Lydgate, Kalihiwai, Kilauea, just WOW. The estate was perfect for us (and the grandkids especially enjoyed the large grassy area and the underneath part of the house. All the beach gear was a welcome surprise, too! Wifi worked well. AC worked well. Private yet located in a wonderful neighborhood. Makana Kauai staff were VERY helpful and responsive. Nothing but 100% praise from this very grateful family. Aloha and Mahalo!
Kimberly L.
July 2024
Wonderful secluded estate. We loved everything about the home and it was the perfect size for our extended family (total: 11). So quite at night and their are no words to describe the stars! Hopefully we will be able to stay in this location again soon.
Andy M.
June 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:
This property and location are second to none.
Tracy C.
February 2024
Our three generations had a great time at the house. The bunkhouse was just right for the youngsters, the kitchen was well equipped for family meals and the outdoor dining table was so nice for our gatherings. We appreciated the beach supplies--chairs, coolers, towels, etc. Loved hearing the ocean and the short drive to Hanalei.
Lance D.
February 2024
very comfortable and accommodating for our 8 adults and 5 children, nice and quiet.
Barbara v.
July 2023
This beautiful house is located in a secluded area on the north coast. All the rooms were appointed for island use. The beds were comfortable the bathrooms very nice. The lania was spacious and used every night for dinner. There were no bugs at all. The a.c. Was actually too cold. Loved it
Richard J.
November 2022
Perfect property to provide a fun retreat for our three-generation family of 13, ranging from 9 to 83. We loved the short walk to some great beaches and proximity to many family activities.
Patricia W.
October 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home was perfect for 6adults and 7 kids. The bunk house is separate from the main house and tree house. Everyone had ample space to enjoy. The kitchen was very well supplied for a large group. The grounds were beautiful and great to let the kids play in. Very quiet and secure.
brittany c.
October 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 hosted a womens retreat here and it fit our needs well. The location is beautiful, a two minute walk to the beach, and close to some of the islands best hiking trails. The tree house was adorable and the multiple kitchens onsite was such a nice feature of the home. The only thing that was a annoyance was that both houses have great AC but the bunk roomThat sleeps the most people didn’t have AC. There were also a lotOf bugs that were in there. The combo impeded on peoples sleep.
Jordan H.
September 2022
My parents (mid 70s/late 60s), my brother and his partner, my wife and kids (aged 4 and 10 months) stayed at this lovely north shore property for just shy of a week. The house was spectacularly clean, well-appointed, and comfortable.
We took walks to the beach every day. We enjoyed watching the bright green geckos while enjoying our morning coffee.
If you're looking for the _perfect_ Hawaiian spot, you've found it
Daniel L.
September 2022
The location is amazing and there are so many thoughtful touches throughout the property that make life a little easier and more enjoyable. The layout is very well done utilizing the space very well.
The location is right next to th best snorkeling in Hawaii and it's never really that busy.
I will absolutely stay here again on my next big family trip!!
Rob A.
August 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 place is wonderful, all the way around. The location is great, nestled in a beautiful neighborhood with dramatic mountain views and a short walk to a beautiful beach. The homes very comfortably slept 12 of us and the outdoor spaces are on the property are great for family and game activities. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
mike m.
June 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:
Hale Ko'olau is MAGICAL inside and out! Perfect for our family and walking distance to Tunnels Beach. This is the most beautiful location in the world. We love this beautiful estate and would return in a heartbeat. The check-in and check-out process was easy and the Makana Properties team was very helpful and friendly. Honestly our trip could not have been more perfect.
Erin M.
June 2022
Beautiful, well appointed, and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Chelsey H.
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 property is even more beautiful in person. The location is absolutely breathtaking with the mountains in view. Being able to walk to the beach and spend time outside on the grass felt so nice. We loved every minute here and were so sad to leave. It held a large group of us very comfortably. The space had everything we needed and more. Every detail has been carefully thought out here. It truly does feel like a home away from home. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for the most magical place on north shore.
Anu C.
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:
Honestly the photos of this property do not do this property enough justice. We rented the main house and the treehouse unit for our large group of 13. It was clean, spacious, and beautifully designed. Beach towels, snorkel masks, fins, coolers, beach umbrellas were included. Makana Properties were very responsive and answered all questions I had promptly. They sent detailed instructions which made check in and check out very easy. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend this estate!
February 2022
The property is PERFECT! We hadn’t been to Kauai prior to this trip, after going across the island I really feel like we got one of the best homes and locations available. It is fairly secluded and quiet. It’s so clean and has everything you could think of. We only had to rent a couple surf boards but they have chairs and towels and boogie boards. Everything is extremely clean which I can imagine is attention to detail with all the sand that comes in and out. The views from the property were just amazing. So peaceful. Very safe location. The roosters wake you up but we learned quick to use our white noise apps and it was just part of the experience those cute little roosters. 😆 We loved going to hanalei bay beach the best which is only about 15 minutes away. We were there in January and it had the perfect waves to practice surfing for beginners. Beautiful!! I can’t wait to go back.
Victor H.
December 2021
I stayed here with my extended family--including 4 adults and 2 teenagers--for one week. The property was lovely, well-kept, and clean. The photos and listing description seemed accurate.
During our stay, I appreciated the thoughtful amenities in the house, including flashlights by the front doors (it gets dark in the country!), plenty of ocean toys (boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrellas, etc), and plenty of propane gas for the grills, etc. We cooked-in almost every night, and we appreciated the well-equipped kitchens. We found all the right tools and serving dishes for our needs.
The location to the beach is great. We walked to Tunnels Beach almost every day!
Overall, we had a positive experience, and I appreciated the quick and responsive communication from the property management team as questions arose.
Jennifer B.
August 2021
This property and location was perfect for my family. The layout allows for both group gathering and privacy for down time when needed. We loved neighborhood and the closeness of two great beach favorites that are ideal for adults and young children. The property had everything we needed and the property manager is AWESOME! We are already planning our return trip.
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