Leslie A.
July 2025
My family and i stayed at this property for the first time for 2 weeks. We just returned tonight. I have been visiting the island since my husband and I got married at the Princeville Resort (now 1 Hanalei Bay) in 1999. I absolutely loved this property as did my entire family! So much so that we already booked for next year. The house is immaculate and has everything you need for cooking, for relaxing, and especially for the beach. Included in this amazing propery is snorkeling gear, beach chairs, and umbrella for the beach foe those really sunny days when youve had too much sun, a wagon to carry all of thia to the beach, boogie boards, and beach toys if you have little ones!And i cannot say enough good things about the hosts - Joan and Tanya! They took such good care of ua and addressed every MINOR problem we had. And i say MINOR in all caps because thats what they were. But anything we needed or questions we had, were addressed immediately. And lastly, the location in Hanalei is perfect. If you like Hanalei and the true old feel of Hawaii...thia is your place.
Andy G.
July 2025
Joan's property was fantastic. Being able to walk to both the beach and shops/restaurants was perfect. The house was very comfortable and Joan was very accommodating. The beach equipment in the garage, particularly the boogie boards for our kids and paddle board for the adults was awesome. 10/10 would stay here again.
Tanya L.
April 2025
We visited Hanalei for my son’s Spring Break and had the most perfect stay in Joan’s house. The house is cozy, modern, well equipped and perfectly located. Joan was quick to communicate and very accommodating. We could not have asked for a better home for our Spring Break.
Tammy W.
December 2024
We have stayed in Hanalei several times and this house was the most convenient for walking to coffee, shopping, markets and restaurants - Literally a 3 minute walk! We found the house to be very comfortable, although we did feel it was in need of some freshening up (new stove and oven and kitchen floor mats, specifically). We loved the cats (luckily we are a cat-obsessed family!) and they kept us entertained. We cooked a lot during our stay and had some issues with a couple of appliances due to their age, but Joan was responsive and couldn't have been more accommodating. I expect these appliances will be fixed/updated for the next guests. We enjoyed all our meals on the back lanai. We would have liked the backyard to be better appointed with some seating because it was a lovely setting. We ran out of propane after the first dinner, so we didn't use the grill after that. (The extra tanks in the garage felt empty, but maybe they weren't). The roosters didn't bother us. Anyway, all in all we had a great time in our Happy Place, Hanalei! I hope we left the home in good shape for the next guests. Thank you, Joan!
Albina H.
August 2024
Let me start my saying the property owner seems very nice and is very responsive. The house itself is weathered, in need of an update and a deep cleaning. It is very well located, right near town and about an 8 minute walk to the beach if you’re lugging equipment. I would recommend you like cats if you stay here. When we arrived there were about five plus cat beds, scratching posts along with tons of cat nip on the porch. The property owner had it moved when I asked but the outdoor doesn’t feel very clean and floors aren’t mopped and the furniture is not very clean. Overall we didn’t spend any time on the lanais or anywhere in the backyard because of this. That was quite disappointing. The house is well laid out and the size is comfortable but again, it doesn’t didn’t feel very clean. Wish I had a better review for it and hopefully it will get a deep cleaning in the future.
Bonnie F.
August 2024
We love this house in Hanalei and have stayed here multiple times. It is comfortable, very well maintained and in a great location - close to town and an easy walk to the beach. The owner is wonderful and really cares about the guest experience.
Shannon F.
August 2024
We can't say enough great things about this home, we actually thought about skipping a review to keep it our little secret! :) We woke up our last morning and all said we will miss the house as much as Hanalei! It had everything we needed and more and was our best rental yet. This will be our top pick to stay every time we come to Kauai (hopefully not too far away....) Perfect location, perfect house, amazing hosts. It felt like we were staying with family instead of a VRBO. Thank you for sharing your home with us, Joan!
Erik P.
August 2024
Great location: a few blocks to the beach; a couple blocks to the Hanalei restaurants. Great house: nice, roomy open layout in the common area; nice bedrooms; very quiet location; very private due to landscaping. Nice host. Fast internet. Our family of four was very comfortable for a week here and would definitely return.
Pam W.
August 2023
We are a 3-generation family of 6 and enjoyed our stay in this lovely house in Hanalei. It is well located - within easy walking distance of the beach and all of the restaurants and shops in Hanalei. The house is well stocked both for beach adventures (chairs, umbrellas, wagons, sand toys, snorkeling gear, etc.) and for being comfortable indoors, with A/C in every room and a fully stocked kitchen. We also spent a lot of time on the back lanai, enjoying morning coffee and evening cocktails while the kids played the yard. Hanalei is a special place, and this is the perfect place to enjoy it!
Kristin F.
June 2023
This house is so special. The location is amazing. Steps away from shops and restaurants and 5 minute walk to the beach.
We visited with our three young children and this house had all the items we needed to make it easy- wagon, beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys, boogie boys, and MORE! Main living area and bedrooms have AC and beds are very comfortable.
Thank you to the host for sharing your incredible home, we would love to stay here again!
Marc A.
April 2023
We have stayed in Hanalei/Kauai many times and the house and host exceeded our expectations. First off, communications with Joan concerning arrival and questions about where things were located during stay were prompt and very helpful.
The house is beautiful and very well kept. The beds were super comfortable, all the appliances worked well, and the pantry spices and other items were a nice touch! The a/c came in handy at night (separate unit for each room, which is great) and access to the beach equipment in garage was a huge plus (boogie boards, SUPs, kayak, chairs, snorkel gear, etc.). The lanai was fantastic and was blessed with a number of friendly neighborhood cats who would show up for outdoor feedings in the morning and evenings (Joan provided plenty of cat food for them) which my family thoroughly enjoyed! Location is perfect to walk to town or beach. Great host, great house! Mahalo!
Mark M.
October 2022
Located minutes from the beach and all things Hanalei, we couldn’t have asked for a more desirable location! The design aesthetic is on point and everything was homey and comfortable.
The kitchen is well appointed and includes everything needed to enjoy a chef’s dining experience. A huge plus was the filtered water system so we could top off our water bottles for our adventures exploring. The beds and linens were excellent and added to the general serenity of the house. It really is a peaceful place.
Although we rented a car, we walked everywhere in town and to the beach, and rode the provided bikes around greater Hanalei. The hosts have provided every amenity you could want - bikes, beach chairs, boogie boards, snorkeling gear, stand-up paddle boards, and more. It truly felt like home! We did not have a single complaint or improvement to suggest and feel so lucky to have found this oasis in the middle of paradise.
Mark M.
October 2022
Located minutes from the beach and all things Hanalei, we couldn’t have asked for a more desirable location! The design aesthetic is on point and everything was homey and comfortable. The kitchen is well appointed and includes everything needed to enjoy a chef’s dining experience. A huge plus was the filtered water system so we could top off our water bottles for our adventures exploring. The beds and linens were excellent and added to the general serenity of the house. It really is a peaceful place. Although we rented a car, we walked everywhere in town and to the beach, and rode the provided bikes around greater Hanalei. The hosts have provided every amenity you could want - bikes, beach chairs, boogie boards, snorkeling gear, stand-up paddle boards, and more. It truly felt like home! We did not have a single complaint or improvement to suggest and feel so lucky to have found this oasis in the middle of paradise.
Maria F.
March 2022
This was our first trip to Kauai and I am grateful to have chosen Hanalei to stay. Joan is a wonderful host! Her directions for access were clear and easy to understand. She is quick to respond if you have any questions. The home is beautiful and well equipped. The back deck is peaceful and private. The home has everything you need to enjoy the beach - chairs, towels, boogie boards etc. The town of Hanalei is only one block outside the court. There are plenty of restaurants if you choose to eat out but the kitchen is well equipped if you choose to cook and eat in. We had a wonderful time and hope to come again!
February 2022
This is a really nice house in a perfect Hanalei location, near restaurants, shopping, and many activities, with a five minute walk to the beach. The house is modern, roomy, and well equipped. The yard is private, with lovely landscaping and citrus trees. Joan is the best possible host - accommodating, communicative, and kind. She really wants her guests to have a great stay and she goes out of her way to make sure they do. I hope we have a chance to stay here again.
Kaytlin G.
July 2021
We arrived on the sweet cul-de-sac and were so pleasantly surprised when we got inside the house, because the pictures truly did not do this home justice. You can tell this is a loved home. It’s close to everything in Hanalei, we walked back and forth from the house to the beach and to town multiple times a day. We met some of the neighbors and everyone was very nice and welcoming. We want to make this house a part of our annual trip going forward, I can’t recommend this place enough!
mike o.
February 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed this home which has a secluded backyard and is also walking distance to restaurants and shops and walking to the beach! The home is spacious and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen!
January 2020
We have stayed multiple times And love our Hanalei home away from home. . Location is perfect, easy walk to beach and town. Owner super easy to work. House layout is open and perfect for us with beautiful lanais and is Well appointed and clean. We will be back.
Charles H.
November 2019
Location and convenience to Hanalei was fantastic. House was clean, as advertised and wonderfully quiet. Made 2 new friends there ( the cats). Beautiful area to be. Loved having beach accessories available in the garage. The roosters were quaint. Didn’t bother me. Actually produced a smile every 6 seconds or so when they crowed. Loved both front and back porch to watch waterfalls and backyard was exceedingly tranquil. Easy house instructions and nice practical setup. Thanks for the opportunity! We don’t want to leave! Hopefully be back next year!
Devani B.
September 2019
Great location with private backyard. Privacy is hard to find so close to Hanalei’s shops, but you can actually wear your PJ’s and not be seen in this backyard. The walk to the heart of Hanalei’s town is two minutes. The walk to the beach is less than ten minutes. The house was beautiful, clean and the beds were comfortable. The front and back patio we’re huge and a great place to hang out. The kitchen has everything you need to cook full meals and the grill outside works perfect.
The houses finishes were high end with Hawaiian style wood, travertine, and granite. .
The house is spacious and the master suite is on the opposite side of the living room from the other two rooms. All of the rooms are a nice size. Six adults would easily enjoy this house and still have a good amount of privacy.
Thank you Joan for sharing your home with us and best of luck to my fellow travelers! You will love Kaua’i and this home away from home!
Ed S.
September 2019
This house is located on a quiet culd-a-sac away from street noise and close to Hanalei shopping and restaurants. This makes it convenient to walk over to the grocery store or to grab a bite to eat. At the same you’re only a 2 minute walk (or bicycle ride) to Hanalei beach. It’s just a perfect location.
The house was clean and had everything we needed. When we needed to get ahold of the owner she was quick to respond and was very helpful.
There were a couple cats that come and go and sometimes hang out on the property and you can feed them if you want or just ignore them. We chose to feed them and make a couple temporary friends during our stay.
This is a perfect house for a wonderful stay in one of the most beautiful places in the world. We would definitely stay here again!
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