See all properties
Entire home

Easy Walk Soft Sandy Beach! Barrier Reef-Protected Beach 1 Minute Away TVNC 4291

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Easy Walk Soft Sandy Beach! Barrier Reef-Protected Beach 1 Minute Away TVNC 4291

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 93000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Haena, HI
  • Makua Beach
    18 min walk
  • Haena Beach Park
    5 min drive
  • Ke'e Beach
    14 min drive
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    65 min drive

Room options

About the neighborhood

Hanalei

When you stay at this vacation home in Hanalei, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Kepuhi Point Beach and 0.7 mi (1 km) from Wainiha Beach Park.
View more Vacation Homes in HanaleiOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Makua Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hanalei Bay - 12 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 21 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 24 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Hideaways Beach - 25 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Easy Walk Soft Sandy Beach! Barrier Reef-Protected Beach 1 Minute Away TVNC 4291

TVNC #4291
TMK # 5-8-8-21
NO EXTRA COSTS for early check-in and late check-out in the TRUE SPIRIT OF ALOHA. If it is possible with the property caretaker/housekeeper, and it is 90% of the time, yes and earlier check-in and/or a later check-out is possible. Late check-outs are great with a later flight...and works out when there is NOT a check-in by another guest later that same day of check-out. Easy to just communicate with us a couple weeks ahead of your reservation with us at Aloha Beach Vacations and share that extra bit of Aloha!
This Classic Hawaiian Hale (home) is less than a minute walk to Kepuhi Beach…very close. Enjoy your vacation and experience a timeless era long gone when there was a sense of peace and tranquility and the sounds are sounds of the surf and trade wind breezes brushing the palms. Breath in deeply and enjoy the fragrance of the plumeria and palms, smell the clean ocean air.
Kepuhi Beach connects to Tunnels Beach, Ke'e Beach, Waniha Bay and Naue Cove and is wonderful for long walks along Kauai's World Famous Lush & Tropical North Shore for more than 4 miles of uninterrupted beach.
The open floor plan invites great social moments at the gated, two story, custom-built hale. The windows frame a magnificent mountain view inviting the tropics inside. The attention to detail and finish work is designed to please: hardwood floors, open beam ceiling, kitchen and casual Hawaiian Island style furniture.

The spacious upstairs is the main living area with two lanais accessible by the main living area. Upstairs has two bedrooms that both have queen beds, and there are two bathrooms.

The lower level features a bedroom with a queen bed with a hall bath and there is also a suite with two twin beds that can convert to a king bed with a bath that has a tub, shower combination.

There is bedding for 8 guests in the 4 bedrooms and the 9th guest is for a possible baby/small child that can use a pack-n-play.

Another EASY Walk to the only beachfront dining on ALL of Kauai's North Shore at the Opakapaka Grill & Bar. Also just as close nearby is the Hanalei Day Spa and NaPali Art Gallery & Coffee House to help soak in the relaxing nature of the North Shore Kauai. IN the Spirit of Aloha we are Happy to help you with info about the nearby coastal amenities as well as all the absolutely fantastic adventures and excursions Kauai has to offer to enhance the value of your time while visiting.

Enjoy the entire nature of Kauai's Famed North Shore and take a hike down the NaPali Coast Kalalau Trail about 2 miles away. Head to Lumahai Beach where the movie South Pacific was filmed about 3 miles away.
Please feel free to ask us about the Kauai Back Country Adventures venturing down a crystal clear lazy river that decades ago served as the irrigation canals for the historic sugar cane plantations.
There is so much to do on Kauai, stay with us here, and you may decide to move to Kauai permanently....or be so incredibly appreciative you may paint one of the beautiful palm trees and kindly share it with us as a gesture of thanks and Aloha!
We are going to try to make this vacation as easy as possible for you and your Ohana!

Guest B Collins Aug 19-26, 2012
We just returned from a wonderful stay in Kaua'i at the fabulous home you rented us. We all had a great time and could not have asked for a better place to stay. I really appreciated all the amenities in the home and it's terrific location.

Adjusting to real life again is terrible, I look forward to another stay in Kaua'i - hopefully at this perfect place.

Any guests on property at any time in addition to overnight guests should be communicated and must be approved prior to booking.


Also to get information about the new parking rules at Ke’e Beach & Tunnels Beach which are the Hā’ena Beach Park you can link to the Division of Land and Natural Resources
https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/kauai/haena-state-park/

To comply with Kauai County as required by KCC Section 8-13.2(b),
The transient vacation rental is located in the tsunami evacuation zone.
This is notice that prior to registration all guests informed that the transient vacation rental is located in the tsunami evacuation zone.
All Hanalei and Hā’ena Vacation Rental Property in Tsunami Evacuation Zone
Tsunami Evacuation Procedures - drive to Princeville Community Center 4334 Emmalani Dr. Princeville, HI 96722.
1. Turn left/East out driveway to Alealea Rd. 1 block
2. Turn right/South to Oneone Road, Oneone ends quickly, T’s into Kuhio Hwy 560.
3. Turn left/East on Kuhio Hwy 560, Follow Kuhio Hwy 560 for 7.5 miles to Princeville, HI
4. Turn left/North on Ka Haku Road
5. At Princeville entrance immediate roundabout take the 4th exit to
6. Turn right/North to Princeville Community Center 4334 Emmalani Rd Princeville, HI 96722

Kinipela Kai Hale does not advertise Air Conditioning. This property once had air conditioning in the past but unfortunately can not be fixed...that is not has not been tried to be fixed multiple times and surprisingly just can't find a tech able to fix. Please understand that repeated efforts have been made but there hasn't been anyone that has been able to fix. The AC hasn't been advertised hasn't worked since Aug 2022. If you are considering Kinipela Kai Hale please don't have the expectation of Air Conditioning. We would love to provide, but we just can't find someone to get the job done.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features snorkeling nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Lori & Brian VanBuskirk Aloha Beach Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-008-707-4816-01, 580080210000, GE-008-707-4816-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family home
Excellent property to get away from the crowded resorts. Very quiet area. Nice lagoon to snorkel. A bit of a drive to get to restaurants and shops with several one lane bridges, but we are on vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pj S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with almost private beach
This is a great property with great location. It is very private and steps from the beach. Everything is in good shape except for the a/c (as others have mentioned) no surprise. It did get pretty hot and humid a few days which made us not want to be there. Overall it’s excellent !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great location, short walk to beach. Wonderful living spaces at the house, big open kitchen with nice outdoor spaces. Ice maker wasn't working. Cable not working, which was only relevant because we had two sick kiddos. Host responsive to all needs.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, great location house for 3-generation family trip
This house surpassed expectations- I feel like the photos on the listing did not do this place justice. It is spacious, each room has it's own bathroom and the kitchen had everything to cook most of our meals at home. The beach was a very short, 2 minute walk away. Two things to note, the bottom floor had an extremely musty/moldy smell when we checked in. It took about a day to air it out with the windows open and air purifier going. Secondly, the key to open the door is tricky, and took some finessing each time we opened it. Otherwise, the place was a great getaway at the end of the road on the North Shore!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is amazing. So open and bright and clean. The beach path was great.
This is my favorite house on the North Shore. You really feel like you’ve in Kauai. It’s so green and on the beach. Swimming here is gorgeous. I loved walking down the beach path and going to tunnels beach and the hiking is amazing. It was the perfect vacation. Thank you Brian.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

steve k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Haena Beach House
We loved the location of the house; a quick walk to the beautiful beach where we enjoyed snorkeling, swimming and long walks. The house was nice and spacious with plenty of room for three couples. The kitchen is very well appointed, we were able to cook many meals along with using the gas BBQ and enjoying the one outside deck. Unfortunately, the outdoor deck cushions and furniture were in poor condition and thus we were never able to use one of the upper decks; both decks could use a good power washing. We appreciated the laundry facilities and plenty of towels including beach towels. It would have been nice to have a few working beach chairs and snorkel gear. We purchased some new snorkel masks and left them there. Communication regarding arrival and the house was excellent. Overall a nice stay though I would agree with the previous poster that a few things should be improved/maintained to make it an excellent stay and worth the price.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Greg F.

Place is worn out
AC barely works, you'll roast in the summer. Ceiling fans are worthless. All the doors need fixing. Living room and kitchen furniture are worn out and stained. Great location, I guess you need to spend a thousand a day to have everything work. Place needs a lot of upkeep. Obviously the owner doesn't care about making it nice. Handy man Tom was great! Wouldn't rent this place ever again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it.
Located almost next to a beautiful beach that’s perfect for family to enjoy. Loved the home it suited all of our needs. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Near Beach Home
We loved staying here. The one-minute walk to the gorgeous beach was very easy. The house is large and has everything we needed. One caution is that the air conditioning is not working. That was no problem for us in December as we used the fans provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2022
The perfect house for our group of seven. Great kitchen, beautiful grounds and appreciate the off street parking. Beach a minute away. Not the best for swimming but pretty private. Great spot for relaxation. Twenty minutes from shops and restaurants but be aware of narrow winding road and one way bridges. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isaac H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home!
We had a great experience with a family of 7! We had plenty of room in the bedrooms and also in the awesome open concept great room with kitchen that was able to fit all of us. The two upper balconies felt very private and we enjoyed having our morning breakfast out there. The air conditioner was recently fixed before we arrived and work great for us during our stay! The beach was literally 1 min walk from the home and had calm waves since the reef breaks the big waves, so even our 5 year old was able to play. All of our group enjoyed relaxing on that beach and had tons of snorkeling with very colorful fish. The property owner was very quick to respond and made the instructions very clear for arrival. We had a great time and memories!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It was a very nice place with 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths, perfect for 4 couple in our 60s. The beach was a very short (1-2 minute) walk away and we could hear the ocean from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hale Kinipela was lovely
We spent 8 nights at this “home away from home” with a multigenerational family, consisting of 2 grandparents, 4 adults, and 3 children. Kepuhi Beach was a 2 minute walk away, and we loved it for the simplicity and the fact that it was mostly guarded from the North Shore winter swells that came in (stayed Oct 7-15). Just stay to the left of the beach path (far left) and you’ll be safe from the scary channel to the right of it. My Dad said there is more live coral on Kepuhi Beach than at Tunnels! The kitchen was well appointed and allowed for us to cook every night at home, which helped us budget wise. The air conditioning took some getting used to, but we got the hang of it. Just reset the timer every 6 hours. The interior bedroom doors have slats and aren’t solid wood, so with a young boy in the house, things could get loud, but we understood this to help with airflow throughout. Bathrooms were super nice and the beds were very comfortable (and I’m picky about beds). We used both foot shower faucets and the outdoor shower. The gardens are lovely. While the door handles and windows could use some maintenance, we figured it out and made them work for us. There were plenty of beach amenities (toys, some snorkeling gear, etc.), but you might consider grabbing some of the nicer chair rentals from Boss Frogs or somewhere else. They have some, but I wish we’d rented a few backpack chairs. We also brought a collapsible ice chest and we’re glad we brought it, though there is a small ice chest in the beach closet downstairs. The refrigerator was large and accommodated a LOT of food and drink for our large crowd. We ended up buying ice in Hanalei a lot. The freezer ice maker worked but didn’t keep up with us. Overall, I’d stay here again. We made many precious memories at Hale Kinipela! The area: Definitely plan to spend time in Hanalei, but only during the day! When it gets dark, it shuts down, and the drive into Ha’ena at night is not for the faint of heart! It’s heaven on earth, but not easy to get to with lots of one-way bridges. We knew this going in, being our 3rd stay in the area (that’s how much we love it!) but be aware booking a rental in this precious area of the island. The views are breathtaking. You won’t regret it. Just be ready to be home at dark or drive very carefully. We went to Smith’s Luau (amazing!!!) one night and we made it home safely, with lots of slow and careful driving. Mahalo for sharing your piece of paradise.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Sally J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Too hot in the house
The location is awesome, the kitchen is well equipped and the island itself affords many wonderful opportunities for an enjoyable vacation. The house was also very clean. The main reason that it was not a residence that I would spend the money to stay there again was the lack of properly functioning air conditioning. To make matters worse, the windows on the second floor were not operational and in fact had signs on them to prohibit opening them. The temperature in the house hit a low of 79 once. It also hit a high of 92 degrees. If any of our party had had a heart condition, or serious breathing problems, it would have been dangerous to their health. The first floor had a musty smell but when I made the mistake of running the dehumidifier, the room that my grandchildren were sleeping in heated up as though there was a furnace. To make it clear, I reported the air conditioning issue and another issue shortly after our arrival on the first day. Although there are fans, there is little relief when cold air cannot be drawn in. If there had been one issue only, it would have been tenable. The lack of proper air conditioning, and broken windows, was not at all what I would have expected especially for the cost of the rental.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Logan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
So quite and peaceful at this location and right next to the beach. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Philip F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value on North Shore
This was a great rental for our family’s trip to the north shore of Kauai. Brian was a good communicator and the price was great for the location. The only complaint we had was that the air conditioning was not working, and the house was typically in the mid to upper 80’s in the afternoon and evening. If you don’t mind it hot, it’s a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 generations
This is a 100% honest review as I am host myself... I would have given this property a 5 star review as the property was beautiful, fit our family, and was very close to the beach, but the listing wasn't 100% accurate. We had a place booked previous to this but due to unfortunate events the owner had to cancel our booking 6 days prior to our stay. We were fortunate enough to find this house, but the reason we booked this house vs another was because it stated it had air conditioning and the other didn't (this was important as we had an 80 year old great grandmother with us that has some breathing issues and AC helps her breath much easier.) When we arrived the house was 86 degrees F. It was very hot, especially coming from a climate that was 50-60 degrees F. We contacted the cleaning lady asking her how to turn the AC on, she said "it hasn't worked for 2 weeks didn't they tell you???" We then tried to open all the windows, but there were multiple windows that had tape on them saying not to open them. The cleaning lady then said there are only certain windows you can open as the window hardware is broken and the windows won't open. We contacted the listing agent about to speak about our issues and ended up having some hiccups with him (we found him to be very unhelpful and unprofessional, I hope you have someone that can be VERY tactful when speaking with him......,) after we smoothed things out with him, he ended up bringing us some house fans that helped circulate the heat. The house never got below 80 degrees F. There were multiple things that were broken throughout the house. With the price we paid we expected for things to be in order, sadly they were not! On the positive side, the property fit our family size of 9 with the pull out couch, it was about a minute walk to the beach, it had great balconies to hang out on, it felt very secluded, and had nearly all the amenities necessary for a week long stay. I don't think I would stay here again for the price we paid unless all the broken issues were resolved.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Epic Family Vacation
The home is exactly what we wanted in a beach house on the North Shore of Kauai. Beautiful, roomy beautifully furnished and comfortable for all 8 of us. The beach was semi private for the neighborhood, only two houses away. Perfect! Excellent snorkeling in the protected reef.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Memory for a Lifetime!
We had a wonderful time! Wainiha was the perfect place and location for our family of 8. Everyone had their own space and bath, and the kitchen / living was the perfect hang out area. The beach, it was just fabulous!! I can't imagine a better situation. Coffee, sunrise and shells started our day and star gazing ended each night. Thank you for making your abode available!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, spacious house in quiet paradise
The north shore is my favorite part of Kauai and I’ve stayed in this exact neighborhood 3 times now. It is a very quiet, low key area that lends itself to peace and enjoyment of the natural surroundings. My family (grandparents, my husband and I, and our kids) all stayed in this house for a week in December. There was plenty of room for all of us. The house is located a short walk from the beach which is perfect for watching the sun rise. The house itself is beautiful with wood floors and ceilings and a spacious, open layout. It has a well equipped kitchen and a closet full of beach gear. There is also central air which is extremely uncommon on Kauai (in our experience, at least). One note - the a/c runs on a timer so be aware if you use it that it will only run for 6 hours and then must be re-set. Overall, it’s a great, well maintained property in a gorgeous setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing!
We spent a week with our adult children to celebrate our wedding anniversary! Everything was exactly as promised! Beautiful home, proximity to the beach… it was a wonderful location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s all about the location!
Low key rental property with direct access to Kauai’s most prized beaches. Plenty of room for 6 people to relax and savor everything the north shore has to offer. It was a great home base!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Perfect place for our party of 10. Two minute walk to the beach, quiet, lush. Would definitely recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were in heaven
Haena is definitely one of the most gorgeous places in the world. This house captures the beauty and brings it in from outside. It is a beautiful house, really comfortable for a group of 6 or 8 with all the amenities of home. It is surrounded by big palm trees and beautiifully landscaped. And just a quick walkway to the beach where you can snorkel, or a walkable mile to Tunnels. A really memorable vacation for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trace L., Deer Trail, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
An Amazing Place to Stay!
We loved staying in at this home! SO close to the beach and such a quiet neighborhood! It was absolutely perfect for our family of 9 including our 3 70+ year olds. The house was very clean and comfortable, and well equipped with anything we needed including beach chairs and coolers. We loved spending time on the decks in the evenings just looking at the stars and listening to the ocean. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021