Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing location with access to a beautiful very secluded beach. The property itself is old, outdated, and rundown with peeling wallpaper, and holes in walls, lizards and creepy crawlies are regular visitors. We reached out to the Hawaii Life host immediately upon check and never recd a response from the "local host". The AC is located in the living area and does not cool the bedroom, was warm but tolerable in October. Location a 5, the property is a 1.

Sadly, this property needs a lot of work Please pay attention to the reviews that mention problems. We would not stay here again

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome!

Loved our time in Kauai and the exclusivity the property gives you. Hard to beat! Private Beach is incredible as well. This very small house is just enough to give you what you need. Two things to keep in mind: the “walk” to the beach is more of a steep hike. Highly recommend driving your car down but be careful on the steep winding roads. Second and most important: the AC unit is wildly inadequate. The afternoon sun bakes the house and the AC can never recover in the master. It doesn’t get below 75/76. We used a portable window AC unit (<$300) that fixed it instantly. The property manager chose to not keep this cheap but effective fix for some reason but that’s all this place needs to earn a 5 star review

This house and property is truly paradise giving you the Hawaii feel. Out of the handful of beaches we visited around Kauai and Honolulu, the short hike down to “secret beach hideaway” was by far our favorite.

The property is amazing and perfectly situated above secret beach. Great location and very nicely outfitted. The hot tub and outdoor shower are superb, and it's a truly lovely escape. That said, that the air con unit in the cottage is not sufficient - the main room is fine, but the bedroom gets quite stuffy. Numerous people have commented on this in the reviews, although we thought we would give it a try anyway since it is listed as having air con and we thought it might be sufficient - but definitely not. For the price that you pay, it should be top of the line. Adding another unit in the bedroom is a simple thing that would go a long way for this property (and yes the wallpaper is peeling, but that's a small thing that doesn't really impact the stay).

Totally magical! Will highly recommend to friends.

My wife and I are normally resort pool/beach type people but this place was absolutely amazing. It showed you truly what Kauai was about. Access to the beach was a cool little path and the beach was amazing. People would often come to look at this area for the sunset since it was so beautiful. Great house for a couple looking to explore this breathtaking island. Highly recommend!

The nēnē welcoming party was worth it alone, but this home couldn’t have been more perfect for the Kaua’i segment of our honeymoon. Kauapea Beach literally is your backyard, and it was the perfect break from the busier beaches on the island. We had everything we needed, so we didn’t need to reach out to management, but they were in regular communication to ensure we had up-to-date details on important local information like storms and road closures. Thank you!!!

We had a great time here! Everything we needed + everything we wanted...incredible views w/everything from mountains to whales, private access to a beautiful beach (w/a little bit of a hike), hot tub! The nenes wanted to visit quite a bit so we used the hose to discourage them a little. The little town is great while being close to other beaches and attractions. We would highly recommend!

Such a rich scenery makes up for any short comings the cottage may have (which were not many!) It was perfect for 2 people, we loved the privacy and the concierge service. They were able to find a chef to cook us a private dinner at the home for my birthday. BEST BIRTHDAY EVER

Easy hunt to find this one. The pics, discrimination were great and just what we were looking for, however, the other review sold. Don’t think twice on this one, just book, and for longer then your currently planning. Aloha!

Pure enchantment! This was what everyone dreams about! Views were simply amazing from every spot on the property! Romantically secluded but only minutes from stores and restaurants. Access to one of the most beautiful beaches! The grounds were spacious and the backyard garden area was brimming with tropical flowers foliage and small pond. The indoor rain waterfall shower was a relaxing delight! Whales,birds,geckos,rainbows,crashing waves, star filled night skies!

Our stay was magical, scenery spectacular and the cottage location quiet except for the sound of ocean waves and distant roosters. The walk to the beach was well marked and beautiful, the beach below exceptional for a short stroll or ocean viewing. We would recommend this cottage and location to those looking for a quiet, peaceful getaway.

This was a beautiful private oasis. We had 34 acres to ourselves. With a walking path down to a beach with very few beach goers. The water at the beach he’s not really swimmable. However it was amazing having a secluded space to sit by the ocean and listen to the waves.

Amazing private cottage! Clean, comfortable.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazingly private. Great access to secret beach.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Just returned from 11 nights at Hale Nanea. The property is stunning, Na Pali coast in the distance, ocean in front of you, and sunsets that dive into the ocean right before your very eyes. The cottage itself is nice, it has some wear for sure. Things like window coverings that are busted, and don't provide room darkness, torn wallpaper etc...though this shouldn't keep you from renting as the property itself is worth it. Well stocked kitchen, nice jacuzzi, comfy bed.
The property manager, Eric, took great care of us. Stay at this unit, before the property is sold for a gazillion dollars.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Just returned from 11 nights at Hale Nanea. The property is stunning, Na Pali coast in the distance, ocean in front of you, and sunsets that dive into the ocean right before your very eyes. The cottage itself is nice, it has some wear for sure. Things like window coverings that are busted, and don't provide room darkness, torn wallpaper etc...though this shouldn't keep you from renting as the property itself is worth it. Well stocked kitchen, nice jacuzzi, comfy bed.The property manager, Eric, took great care of us. Stay at this unit, before the property is sold for a gazillion dollars.

Amazing place to stay, views are incredible - the private/personal beach access really made this place. Outdoor shower was so pretty and enjoyable (hot water also!) AC works well but only in the living room . The bedroom does get extremely hot and humid, even with the fans. Lucky we only experienced 82 degree weather so it wasn’t toooo humid. It did rain our first day so we didn’t get to go to beach but the hot tub was a good 2nd Saw beautiful rainbows in the morning and this is a west facing property so the sunset eveynight was amazing! Would definitley stay Here again.

The rest and relaxation was much needed. However, for the price paid I really expected better care of the grounds and maintenance of the unit. It was apparent that upkeep of the grounds was lacking for some time as fallen leaves and plant material were very noticeable upon our arrival.Leaves were pushed to the perimeter of the yard in piles, rather than removed, and was what we got to look at as we sat in the hot tub.In the bedroom, the closet hanger rod was completely broken and so were the curtain. Throughout the unit, wallpaper was pulling away from the wall in some areas. Light bulbs were mismatched and some were totally burned out.I actually have never given a review such as this and please know that there were many positives which were appreciated.The let-down was due to the expectation because it was a "Hawaii Life" managed rental and the price for the stay was significant that did not meet all expectations.

The rest and relaxation was much needed. However, for the price paid I really expected better care of the grounds and maintenance of the unit. It was apparent that upkeep of the grounds was lacking for some time as fallen leaves and plant material were very noticeable upon our arrival. Leaves were pushed to the perimeter of the yard in piles, rather than removed, and was what we got to look at as we sat in the hot tub. In the bedroom, the closet hanger rod was completely broken and so were the curtain. Throughout the unit, wallpaper was pulling away from the wall in some areas. Light bulbs were mismatched and some were totally burned out. I actually have never given a review such as this and please know that there were many positives which were appreciated. The let-down was due to the expectation because it was a "Hawaii Life" managed rental and the price for the stay was significant that did not meet all expectations.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at this property's sister property several times.
Huge Improvements - the Air Conditioner is a very very welcome addition. We would get the living room comfortable and the bedroom as well, with the fans set up to blow the cool are in. In previous years it's been miserably hot at times, but the property is so amazing you put up with it.
Some new drawbacks - maybe because we just came through Covid, elements on the property were looking rough. The other gate was broken so everyone used the gate right by the house.
One of the best aspects of the property before was privacy. It felt like you had the island to yourself. For the most part, that's gone. The trees and bushes between the two houses are gone and there is a huge new complex to the left of the other property. Not a ton of privacy anymore.
The beach is still amazing and one of the most scenic beaches I've ever been to.
I would really like to stay here again but will seek out a property that's more like the two of these used to be. If no luck, we would stay here again.
For what it's worth, we liked the layout of the other property better than this one.

Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:We have stayed at this property's sister property several times. Huge Improvements - the Air Conditioner is a very very welcome addition. We would get the living room comfortable and the bedroom as well, with the fans set up to blow the cool are in. In previous years it's been miserably hot at times, but the property is so amazing you put up with it.Some new drawbacks - maybe because we just came through Covid, elements on the property were looking rough. The other gate was broken so everyone used the gate right by the house. One of the best aspects of the property before was privacy. It felt like you had the island to yourself. For the most part, that's gone. The trees and bushes between the two houses are gone and there is a huge new complex to the left of the other property. Not a ton of privacy anymore.The beach is still amazing and one of the most scenic beaches I've ever been to.I would really like to stay here again but will seek out a property that's more like the two of these used to be. If no luck, we would stay here again.For what it's worth, we liked the layout of the other property better than this one.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent a couple of nights in this charming and romantic cottage. Perfect for 2 people.

Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:We spent a couple of nights in this charming and romantic cottage. Perfect for 2 people.

We had a wonderful time. Property is clean and the view is amazing.

As lovely as advertised

Wonderful property. Everything you need is there for you. We loved our stay

Phenomenal view. The cottage is small but has everything we needed including beach chairs and towels and laundry machines. The finishings are upgraded and luxurious. Because of the acreage of the property, you feel secluded and barely see two other homes. The location is close to the light house, Secret Beach and restaurants in Kilauea. We had a great stay.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This little cottage is amazing. The views, location, privacy are unparalleled. This special place brought us back after our first visit two summers ago. Everything works with all the necessary features. Great bathroom and a comfortable ned. Can’t say enough of how great the place treated us. The only downside (and only noticeable because we had been here before) was the lack easy repairs or improvements. The Hot tub cover in rags, unsanded and warped outdoor furniture, sticky doors and rusted beach camp chairs. Yes, these are small details and don’t take away from the overall amazing awesomeness, but for the price....

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We visited recently for five days, and loved the exclusivity and unique nature of the property. Very private, and it provides access to one of the best beaches in Kauai.

Lesson learned, however, to carefully read the listing descriptions. This property does not have air conditioning, save for a small unit in the bedroom that really only works in the evening and allows you to sleep. Outside temps were in the high 80s, and due to the lack of ac and direct sunlight all day long, the rental is nearly unusable from 11am - 8pm. If there was shade, it would have been a bit better, but the rental has zero shade, and it just bakes. Additionally, since it was so hot, we had to leave the doors open all day long to hope for a breeze, which left the place unsecure if we needed to leave the property. There is a small safe, but security becomes an issue due to the lack of AC. For a luxury rental at this price point, not having AC is a huge miss. As special as this place is, I wouldn't be able to rent here again unless they install mini-splits that appropriately cool the place.

Also, there is a video camera posted directly above the front door. Mixed feelings here, I understand the owner wanting some security, but for a private villa where you're truly trying to get away, it's presence changed our comfort level.

The general condition of the property is nice, although it needs some work...wallpaper is peeling off the walls in places, there was a leaky shower and bathroom faucet, and the hot water heater only provides about 5 minutes of hot shower water before running out.

The bed is very comfortable, and the place has everything you'd need. The outdoor shower is a really cool touch. And the rental company is super communicative, and were there to help make our stay enjoyable despite the frustrations.

I want to love this place, and if some small things are addressed, would definitely come back.