Summary:
Wake up to Hanalei's waterfall and mountain views, then walk out for coffee, a swim, or a browse through town. Hanalei Waterfall House is a colorful three-bedroom, three-bath home that sleeps eight in the heart of Hanalei, where the bay, river, restaurants, and local shops are all close enough to make the car optional for much of the day. Bedrooms have air conditioning for a cooler night's sleep, and the full kitchen, comfortable living areas, backyard, and barbecue grill make family time at home just as easy as time at the beach. Spend the morning on Hanalei Bay, follow the river, or drive toward North Shore trailheads and waterfalls, then come back behind the gated tropical landscaping to trade stories over dinner. It is a warm, practical choice for a family or friends who want to actually live in Hanalei for a while.
The Space:
Bright island color, tropical landscaping, and a relaxed layout make this three-bedroom, three-bath home feel personal rather than generic. The bedrooms have air conditioning, while the full kitchen and comfortable living spaces give the group room to cook, play, and regroup. Outside, the gated grounds include a backyard, outdoor seating, and a barbecue grill for easy dinners after the beach.
Guest Access:
This Hanalei home offers guests a private entrance, garden and backyard space, and outdoor seating for relaxing between adventures. Beach essentials are provided, and the beach itself is close by. There is no shared pool on site, just a quiet, private setting in town.
The Neighborhood:
Hanalei is one of Kauai's most walkable small towns, framed by taro fields, waterfalls, and the broad curve of Hanalei Bay. Walk the main strip for bakeries, casual restaurants, boutiques, and local treats, then carry on to the sand for swimming, surfing, or a long sunset stroll. The Hanalei River adds another beautiful route through town, and the North Shore's trails and beaches are close when you want to explore farther. It is a great neighborhood for a family that wants beach life, food, and island character within reach.
Getting Around:
Hanalei is tucked at the end of Kauai's north shore, about 45 minutes from Lihue Airport along a scenic drive. A rental car is highly recommended since this is the way most visitors reach the area. The town itself is small and walkable, with Hanalei Bay, local shops, and casual eateries just a short stroll away. Parking can fill up in high season, so arriving early for the beach helps. It's a relaxed, laid back home base.
Other Things to Note:
**This home is located in a tsunami zone** • No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. • The king bed in the upstairs bunk room can be separated into two twin beds. • Streaming services available with guests’ own account(s). • This property is managed by Heavenly Vacations. • All guests shall abide by Heavenly's good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. • There is a separate guest house on the property where the owners or friends stay when on-island. TVNC#5120
Interaction with Guests:
Our local Heavenly Vacations Kauai team is just a call or message away throughout your stay. We are always happy to share our favorite places to enjoy on the Garden Isle, and we are here to help right away should any issue arise. We respect your privacy and are here whenever you need us.
Registration Number: TA-123-180-9024-01, 550090110000, GE-123-180-9024-01
kim D.
May 2026
Wonderfully updated home right in the middle of town. But it’s not noisy at night in Hanalei. Walk to the beach. Great kitchen for cooking and eating space. Terrific coffee across the road in the morning (but there can be a line). Enjoy!
Richard H.
April 2026
Great location with easy access to areas on the North of Kauai.
Margaret G.
February 2026
(Digital) host was welcoming, effective and efficient. House was great. Location was steps away from shops, restaurants and a short walk to Hanalei Bay.
Simia R.
December 2025
The house was immaculate upon arrival. Everything was in good working order and the home finishes were lovely. There were so many great beach amenities. Location can't be beat.
Megan L.
October 2025
I’ll never book with Vacasa again! Bummer because the house is in a great location, and layout worked great for our 2 families, totaling 8. The house wasn’t thoroughly cleaned when we arrived. Crumbs on the coffee table, leading to ants through out! Debri on couches, on top of them feeling musty! So we literally got in, and had to find a vacuum to clean. Not a great start! The two twins were made into a king, we had to seperate them ourselves and scrounge for sheets. When Vacasa finally responded they tried to tell me it’s supposed to be a King. I then showed them the listing literally picturing two twins…Bikes are not taken care of. Flat tires when we got there, so unusable. 2 boogie boards. One had a rip so just collected water and air. Broken wagon handle. Chairs are crusty, like the handles and buckles would just rip when you tried to move them. Place just isn’t looked after thoroughly. For the price you think they’d be able to replace some basic amenities! It would have made a huge difference if there was a host readily available for these things. But the communication just isn’t there with this management company. Oh! Also the cleaning team arrived 15 mins before our check out time. Pulled all the way into the (already small) driveway! Just sat in their car and watched us load up. Awkward. Then another cleaning person pulled into the driveway as we are trying to pull out onto the busy hwy (still before check out time) just unnecessary chaos. It was weird.
Jeremy W.
July 2025
We had the most amazing vacation. The house was so perfect for our needs. We had 4 adults and 4 kids and we had plenty of room. The location can’t be beat. It was a 5 min walk to beach. A few min drive so a dozen other beaches. Food, coffee, shaved ice, grocery store and little shops right across the street and within a block or two. The view is so pretty. You can see waterfalls off the back deck and sometimes catch some rainbows too. So beautiful. I already want to plan another stay next summer!
Samuel C.
November 2024
Wonderful home, clean, with plently of spaces to sleep and hangout. Beautiful views of the waterfalls in the distance. Very nice being right by the shops and restaurants in Hanalei.
Steffan V.
October 2024
Great location in Hanalei. As stated, it's about a 10m walk to the beach. 3 bikes in various states of repair allowed for a quicker trip to town once you navigated the first stretch of street where there is not much room for bikes on the road. Pull cart with chairs and umbrellas were a nice touch. no snorkel gear when we stayed here. 1 of the 2 bogey boards was broken, but likely not the owner's fault. The house was 'loud'. Downstairs you definitely knew when someone was awake and moving around upstairs. 3rd bedroom upstairs had a funky bathroom setup with the toilet and sink literally in the shower. Views out the back towards the waterfalls were great, but slightly obscured by the growth of the trees in the yard.
Everything else was great.
Merrie Mac S.
October 2024
The house was perfect for what we needed. Excellent location as we were right in the heart of Hanalei and so close to all coffee shops and shopping and restaurants. A quick walk to the beach or a bike ride. Buggy at the house made it easy to bring the beach chairs and umbrella to the beach as well. They have thought of everything.
Heather H.
August 2024
Loved staying at this location. House is spacious. So nice sitting on lanai and looking at the mountains of Kauai. Shops and restaurants right across the street! Walkable to beach as well.
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