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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

We had a fantastic stay here...perfect location close to the beach and town...we never had to get in the car. The house was beautiful, with plenty of room to spread out. We'll be back!

What a lovely property in a superb location! It's a 2 minute walk to the beach and a 1 minute walk to downtown Hanalei. Clean, charmingly decorated, well stocked, nice layout, and very responsive and friendly owner.

We thoroughly enjoyed the house and our 9 day stay in Hanalei. The house was clean, well-appointed, with all we needed. It is a couple blocks from the charming town center (but still very quiet), a 5-10 minute walk to the gorgeous beach, and has a back porch with a tropical, private landscape view. It was a little warm in the afternoons during the warmer days, but cooled nicely at night. Joan was very responsive and kind with all of our questions. Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay! The porch was a beautiful place to sit and relax. The location was ideal. The list of local attractions was very helpful. We had a great day at Secret Beach! Absolutely perfect!

Everything was exactly as pictured and described. Beautiful, comfortable home, great kitchen, ideally located in Hanalei. Will stay here again next time we come, without a doubt.

The house was perfect for our trip with 4 adults and one infant. Large, light rooms, a spacious kitchen and a comfortable living room with beautiful views. We loved spending time on the lanai. It was the perfect location for us, with a quick easy walk to both the beach and the grocery store and restaurants. There were a lot of beach accessories to borrow, but we struggled to get the umbrellas to work on windy days at the beach. The roosters are loud -- we had a sound machine for the baby that we all wanted to borrow. Joan and the property manager were both very responsive and super helpful.

Joan’s house is perfectly located, amazing for a family trip, nice and spacious. Just a total delight and we would love to return!

We hope to visit again in the future. Our favorite experience was eating breakfast or just relaxing in the backyard patio. Very serene.

The pictures don't do this property justice. The interior is open and spacious with modern amenities. The wrap around porch is absolutely stunning. We stayed here with our family of 6 and everyone had plenty of room to spread out. The location is GREAT. It is literally less than minute walk from town and just 5 minutes down to the beach. Even though you are close to town the property is also very quiet (with the exception of Kauai's infamous roosters) because of the mini-jungle foliage and small stream that borders the backyard. The owner was very responsive in answering questions and following up with us to make sure our stay was good. I highly recommend.

Tough one to rate as it could be a great property. We were disappointed with the cleanliness. The master toilet was didn't appear to be cleaned and the baseboards and door was dirty. The kitchen cabinets were sticky and most of the doors and light switches throughout the house were dirty with hand marks. We ended up wiping a lot of things down ourself. Also, for a house of this caliber and cost, you would expect everything to be working as advertised. The ceiling fan in the master had a broken blade so we were asked not to use it and instead there was a floor fan. We needed to keep the windows open to stay cool. In the owner notes it's recommended to keep fan on and windows closed so you can sleep.....ROOSTERS! I think the roosters live right outside the master's windows of this house, never before did they seem so loud. Needless to say we didn't sleep the best. The jets in both "jetted tubs" (as advertised) didn't work either.....With all that said, we love Hanalei, as this was our 8th trip there, so its hard to complain too much, but we were disappointed in this property and thought we would share. If the cleaning and upkeep were addressed this would be a fine property. We have a favorite property where we generally stay and hope for our next trip it is available.

All the reviews are spot on. This is a great house with a beautiful property, nicely appointed rooms and in absolutely the best location in town. A very short walk to all the stores and restaurants, and also a short walk to the beach. They also supply you with most things you need for the beach and ocean. One of the boogie boards was on its last legs, but we ended up renting one for $4.00 for the whole day down the street. I almost didn't want to write this so we don't have any trouble renting it again in the future! A few quick notes about Hanalei and Kaua'i in general: - The traffic from the airport to Hanalei was pretty bad while we were there (especially through Kapa'a). Even the main road in Hanalei backs up due to the one car bridge separating the town and the Princeville development. Be prepared to sit in traffic, or just don't leave town. -The roosters are quite vocal so don't plan on sleeping in. We got used to them by the end of the week, but they are not shy. Nor are the cats, which my kids fed the entire week. I think it's charming, but maybe not everyone would. -We did the Smith Family Luau which was very good, but it requires you to drive quite a while, so you might be better off looking for something closeby. -We did a snorkeling/excursion from the South side of the island to explore Napali coast which was a life changer. We had an extraordinarily calm sunny day and were able to see a number of humpbacks up close frolicking near the Northwest side of the island. It was so calm they were able to bring the boat underneath a waterfall you could dunk your head in. It was insane. That said, I heard after the fact they run a catamaran tour right out of the North shore, so you might be better off doing that instead of driving the circumference of the island. However, we were able to see the Waimea Canyon from the boat which is breathtaking, which you wouldn't see if you leave from the North End. -Last note: DO NOT FORGET BUG SPRAY! The mosquitos are not like they are on the mainland. You don't hear them, see them or feel them. But if you don't protect yourself, they will eat you alive!!! Some were lucky in our group because the bugs didn't like them, but those of us that were on the menu, oh boy. I had dozens of bites up and down my legs that I still have bites marks from two weeks later. Learn from my mistake and your trip (and return) will be much more pleasant. Aloha!

My wife and I have been coming to Hanalei for many years we absolutely love this house and the location. It is just a one minute walk to town with some of the best coffee shops and restaurants. You're also a five minute walk to Hanalei pavilion in the middle of Hanalei Bay. The house is well-equipped with an excellent kitchen and comfortable bedrooms. The backyard lanai is great for meals. There is very little rooster noise even in the morning and there are some friendly cats that hang around the property. The neighbors are very friendly as well. We will definitely come back with our family.

The house was very easy to find following the very detailed instructions provided - even in a driving rainstorm at night. It is a lovely home, lots of space and very comfortable beds. Although my son recommends nto pushing the twin beds together to form a king. Walking distance to anything you would need in terms of food, non-beach entertainment, shave ice, acai bowls, ukulele strings. You name it, you can walk to it. The beach is also very walkable although we found the short drive to any of the three beach entrances was preferable due to the amount of stuff we brought every day. Thanks so much for the use of the chairs, beach towels, cooler and umbrellas. Very, very nice to have handy! Our kids (13 and 10) loved and name the cats (helped them not to miss our too much). Be forewarned - if you decide to feed the cats (completely optional per the instructions), cat food brings roosters! And the roosters really are quite the conundrum all over the island. They go off all hours of the night. After day two and running the fan for white noise, we adapted to the island norm. Thanks agian for sharing your home We look forward to a return stay!

All I can say is we flipped out once we entered our rental....so warm, we'll-equipped, clean, well-situated in Hanalei....just couldn't have found lovelier property in which to spend the week. Highly recommend it for any/all seeking home away from home during a magnificent Halalei stay!

Lovely, well-equipped vacation home. Easily accommodates 6 people. Kitchen was easy to navigate and work in (serious cooks should bring their own chef's knife). Large, wrap-around porch to hang out on (front and back). I rarely review places; this rental was very good and I strongly recommend the Hanalei area. I've been to Kauai twice and find the Hanalei area MUCH preferable to Poipu or the east side of the island.

We love Hanalei and love relaxing and unwinding in Joan's charming Hawaiian home. We've stayed in several other properties in the Hanalei vicinity and Joan's home is the best by far. It is such a lovely, peaceful and welcoming home that we knew we wanted to return to it for this year's trip. It was the perfect place to begin each morning with a relaxing breakfast on the lanai. Then we returned each evening to unwind and enjoy the island breezes and/or gentle Hawaiian rains that blessed and refreshed. The house is within easy walking distance to Hanalei's charming shops and restaurants as well as Hanalei Beach Park. There are so many amenities - lovely outdoor shower, comfortable furniture, extremely well-stocked kitchen, luxuriously soft towels, wifi, beach chairs, boogie boards, beach towels, and even sunscreen. We love this house so much, we have already reserved it for our trip to Hanalei in 2016. Mahalo, Joan for sharing your home and its lovely spirit of aloha.

We have two seniors graduating from high school this year so we wanted to plan a special family vacation together. We did a ton of research and decided that Hanalei Bay was the best spot for a vacation where we could unplug the kids from their electronics and spend some family time together away from work and team sports. I read the reviews that people had left for Joan's home and we decided that it sounded perfect for our large family of 6. I have to say that the reviews didn't come close to matching how awesome this house is. The beds were comfortable, the living room furniture was comfortable, and the high end kitchen had all the hardware that we needed to cook and make cocktails. There were even cooking spices in the pantry for us. The location is perfect. Short walk to the beach and to the Village for groceries and happy hour. All the toys that you need for the beach including coolers and umbrellas and beach chairs. We would love to stay again!! I highly recommend this great house in the middle of paradise.

This was my second stay in Joan's home and 5th visit to Kaua'i - this time, we stayed for 2 weeks. It was an amazing vacation - with the proximity to Hanalei Bay and having a car, we had the best of all worlds, easy access to the beach and town by foot, and the vehicle for longer excursions (3 of us got certified in open water diving). There is nothing quite like Hanalei Bay and town - so peaceful, easy going, yet plenty of variety and things to do. Joan's home is comfortable, beautiful, perfectly located and set up with all the things you need for a great vacation (beach chairs, boogie boards, outdoor shower) - I especially love the kitchen and how stocked it is for just about any dish that you want to cook! Mahalo Joan - we had an amazing time!

A fantastic house for a family adventure. Great access to town and the beach, very well outfitted and plenty of space (and privacy). We will definitely be coming back!

Our family of 4 absolutely loved this property. The home was very well appointed and in excellent condition with everything we needed for a great vacation. We loved the privacy of the back porch, the openness of the main room and the incredible location! We highly recommend this property and are planning to stay here again in the future. Didn't want to leave!!!!!!!

This property is just wonderful. Immaculate and fully stocked! Easy walk to the beach or to town. Local assistance very nearby for any help or questions about the house. Really love the covered lanai's -- especially when it rains. Thank you!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Hanalei. This beautiful home is in a perfect location - block from food, bars, and the best coffee and a quick walk to the most beautiful beach I've ever been to. The street is quiet and the home is gorgeous - great layout - spacious rooms, comfortable furniture, great kitchen. We had family staying nearby in Princeville and every time they came over - they didn't want to leave. The backyard is so serene and we enjoyed just hanging out on the lanai. So much room for kids to run around and they really had fun feeding the cats. Really nice to have all the beach gear available as well. We'll be back!

Our family has rented on Kauai 5 times, and this rental was exceptional. Super clean, well-equipped, nicely decorated, and a great layout. The master suite is on one side of the living room, with the two other bedrooms on the other side...great for parents who want a bit of privacy from the kids. One block to town, about 3 blocks to beach, but since the home is tucked back at the end of a cul-de-sac, and backs up to a little creek and open space, you can still enjoy a more rural Kauai experience, particularly on the back Lanai. Outdoor shower and large porch were great for dealing with all the towels, shoes, equipment, sand and red dirt from Kauai activities.

We love this house and the cul-de-sac where it is located. Walked everyday to coffee, groceries, the beach, yoga and more. It was 5 days before we got back in our rental car to head further a field. Hanalei is so lovely and when you want a get-away this is an ideal place to do it! The house was perfect for us with a master suit and two other rooms for our kids on the other side of the house. The kitchen had everything we needed. The living room was spacious and comfortable, the lanai out back welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor shower and the stray kitties that roam the property and welcome food from us. The owners generously share many things like beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrellas and more. We will rent this house again! We loved it all. Paradise and perfection! Thank you!