Lovely place and Anini beach is gorgeous

This property is away from the city. Great access to the quiet cove across the street and down the road just a bit. The House is charming but needs a good cleaning and some TLC. Would we stay again, yes but would plan our visit a bit different. Kitchen oven did not work, and the upstairs queen bed needs to be replaced. We made friends with the two geckos who live behind the fridge. Again a charming getaway, and very much island life.

Our first day in the property was a little rough we came up to the property with the house keepers fighting a swarms of wasps that were in the house. We talked with them and decided to come back in an hour by the time we got back they said they had killed all of the wasps but one which I was ok with wasn’t something I could t handle myself but shortly after they left I discovered there were still about 10 or more flying around the loft area of the house so I spent the first 2 hours upstairs chasing and killing wasps. I’m aware this is a rare situation bad timing really but the more concerning part was that I couldn’t get ahold of the property manager as they were traveling out of country and I was not aware that there sister had taken over so the numbers that I had at the time were not the sisters. It wasn’t till about 3 am that night that the owner responded to my Vrbo message and sent me the sisters contact and they claimed they had sent it before but it did not go through which I can understand but if it was a planned trip they could’ve sent me the sisters contact a week in advanced when Vrbo usually sends check in information. Overall after the first day the property was great very clean and everything you need to have a great time I would definitely stay here again just minus the wasps!

The Plumeria House was perfect for two couples interested in privacy, quiet, and proximity to the water. The layout of the house allowed us our own space as well as multiple areas for gathering (a screened in lanai, wrap-around porch with barbeque, dining table, comfortable chairs and a hammock, and an inviting living room. The walk to the beach was less than five minutes. There was a water main break in the area during our stay and the owner came over with cold bottled water and jugs of water we could use if the repair ended up taking a while. (It didn't, but it was really nice to know we had supplies, if necessary)! We would love to stay here again.

Great place, great location, and the beach just across the street. Beautiful yard and the view out of every window is prefect. Just like the last 2 times. Can wait to come back next year. Thank you

My wife and I stayed here for a week and really enjoyed our time here. The house is a traditional Hawaiian home with screens and louvered windows. It was very comfortable and never hot. Bill and Mary Ellen were great hosts. Bill transported the kayak for us so we could visit a local waterfall. Kayaking there was easy, but the walk once you beach the canoe was a little challenging and I wouldn’t recommend it for people who are not in decent shape. The house is across the street from the ocean. It’s about a 3 minute walk and you’re on Anini Beach. There are plenty of beach chairs at the house for 5 people. We cooked breakfast most days and found the kitchen to be well equipped. There’s a new fridge and the grill on the wrap around porch was super clean. It’s a very quiet space and the yard is very spacious with tons of fruit trees. We would definitely stay here again.

This was my second stay at this wonderful beach cottage and I'd stay again. Spacious yard and house, vintage design, wraparound decks screened and unscreened, fantastic outdoor shower, easy beach access, well equiped. Tropical paradise.

This is a taste of old Hawaii. Across the street from Anini. Beach and the “Turtle Car Wash.” Snorkled every day.

LOVE this house! So relaxing and beautiful!!!

Great place to unwind

Great place to unwind

This is such an amzing place to stay! We loved the quiet area, secluded beach, kayaks, reading corners, and croquet. We would definitely stay here again!

The place is amazing! The location is perfect! In a beautiful garden with an easy walk across the street to Anini Beach which was beautiful for swimming and snorkeling. We loved the sounds of all the birds! Eating meals on the lanai was the best. The kitchen was equipped with all we needed plus a BBQ on the wrap around patio. We did not want to ever leave this paradise. We are hoping to return next year so we can take the kayaks up the river and see the waterfall.

The place is amazing! The location is perfect! In a beautiful garden with an easy walk across the street to Anini Beach which was beautiful for swimming and snorkeling. We loved the sounds of all the birds! Eating meals on the lanai was the best. The kitchen was equipped with all we needed plus a BBQ on the wrap around patio. We did not want to ever leave this paradise. We are hoping to return next year so we can take the kayaks up the river and see the waterfall.

Thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful property! We loved every minute! Peaceful and so beautiful, loved the chickens and the birds wandering the property. We will be back!

A true old Hawaii experience! Lovely and quaint house in amazing location just steps from the beach. Lots of beach chairs and outside areas to lounge. A screened lanai with big french doors and fans throughout the house created great airflow. Interior is quaint and comfortable, but is ready for some updates. We cooked nightly and found the kitchen workable, but it would benefit from a refresh on the cooking tools. You can't go wrong with this location!

We loved the house and the location. My husband swam with sea turtles early in the morning at the nearby beach. We had happy meals together on the screened in porch and cozy discussions in the living room. We have already recommended Plumeria to friends and family.

We have been traveling to the Hawaiian islands together since 1986. We agree that this was our favorite trip so far. The quiet location and proximity to Anini beach combined with the fully equipped home made for a perfect combination. After picking up some fresh Kampachi at the Dolphin fish market we grilled it up and made fish tacos. The kitchen has everything one needs to cook and the screened in dining area allowed us to enjoy the beautiful landscape. The home was in need of a coat of paint, but was clean and neatly decorated with lots of comfy chairs. We rate this an overall 5 stars!

We went on spring break with our young adult children. The home and garden were beautiful! The home is a true Hawaiian style, not fancy but comfortable and welcoming. I love Anini Beach, which was just across the road- sea turtles, calm waters, and shaded with beautiful palm trees. The hosts MaryEllen and Bill were amazingly attentive, and we so appreciated Bill's help in getting the Kayaks to a secluded nearby river.

Easy walk to beach. Beautiful grounds and outdoor wraparound porch. Accommodates a couple or family of 4. Not especially clean and needs sprucing up. Everything works. But older appliances—some need replacing. Not enough info about the area or how things in the house work, like the TV..

Overall we were very satisfied with the house. the location is great and the ambiance (especially the outdoor seating) was wonderful. The overall atmosphere seemed very "Hawaiian". Even the squawking of the chickens was kind of cute. The reasons I didn't give it all 5 stars are : 1. The check in email stated there was no wifi password, but there was (it was on the bulletin board in the house). When I called the owner gave me the correct info. 2. The stove top didn't light. When I called the owner, he came over right away and provided a work around (a gas grill lighter) but still the stove should have been checked before hand. I guess most people don't cook :-) 3. We got a little unlucky in that there seemed to be a lot of maintenance going on during the day and as a result there was more noise than I expected. BUT, to reiterate, we really enjoyed our stay there and I recommend the place to others.

Wonderful and responsive hosts for a quiet Hawaiian style house. Great location for snorkeling or quiet beach time, but no water view from the house as it is across the street from the beach. House is well stocked and appointed, but the sheets and bath towels are worn and need replacing.. Otherwise, a wonderful experience!

This was our second time staying at Bill and Mary Ellen’s Pulmeria House. This time, we were able to share the experience with family from Alberta Canada. The house provides a true “Old Kauai” experience, complete with roosters and bull frogs! (Just bring some ear plugs). We enjoyed the evening rains while sitting on the wrap around porch. Fresh tropical fruits and flowers are all around the property, but the warm outdoor shower in the garden was the highlight,

It was a beautiful house loved the jungle love Anini It has everything my friend and I needed Bill and Mary Ellen were absolutely wonderful and helpful

Our stay was wonderful. Kitchen had everything that we needed, beds were comfortable and the location was fantastic. It was so nice to walk down the street to the beach and see the sunset. We were just a few miles away from Princeville and Hanalei, where we had access to a grocery store and many restaurants. There were also several fruit trees on the property which we were able to sample some of the fruit. The house and furnishings are a little older, but wasn’t enough that it prevented us from having a relaxing trip. Would stay here again.

Fabulous cottage across from the beach. The outdoor shower is a great bonus and fins and beach chairs are available to borrow. The screened in porch is perfect for family dinners and the hammock made for a great relaxing snooze. We will definitely be back! ❤️

Great location on the north shore. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture. Loved the hammock outside. Delicious fruit growing on the trees. Enjoyed our stay.

We had a wonderful relaxing stay at the Plumeria Cottage. We have stayed in various small cottages on Anini Beach over the years, and this is one that will be at the top of our list for next time. We especially appreciate the ‘plantation cottage’ feel in all the furnishings: Lots of bamboo and bentwood furniture. The kitchen appliances were just fine. I really enjoyed having breakfast with the morning sun in the rocking chair on the east-side veranda, while my wife favored the screened-in porch on the west side for dinner time. Access to the beach is very convenient, and having beach chairs and other gear at the cottage made every beach outing go smoothly. The snorkel sets didn’t fit me very will, so I rented gear at a shop in Hanalei. A very convenient and a reliable solution. At one point we thought there was a problem with the lighting, and Bill responded quickly and everything was worked out right away. We look forward to another opportunity to visit that little corner of Kauai again.

We had a great stay at plumeria. Dinner on the screened in porch, and a nice time swimming at Anini beach across the road.

The house and grounds are amazing. just as we remembered them from last year. Every thing here is perfect. Just minutes to amazing snorkeling across the street. 10 min to Princeville and the shops there food land and Lambert's ice cream! About 15 min to Kilauea town and Kilauea Bakery & Pizzeria pure baked goodness. Thank you so much. We will be back next year. :) John

Loved our stay here but this is not a modern, up to date condo with latest conveniences, pools and hot tubs. It was very comfortable with lots of space (indoors and on 3 porches) to spread out. Beautiful landscaping, great location. Could use brighter lights and replenished kitchen supplies (short on glasses, only one tablespoon)

Great place for 2 to stay. The pictures online do not do justice for the true old Hawaiian feel of this beautiful location/ house The good communication with the owners throughout the stay was very helpful. We will return many times again.