Aunty Lydia’s was the perfect combination of location and affordability. We had room for my husband and two kids and mother in law from out of state. The property is a 2 minute walk to Hanalei beach and a bit further for downtown Hanalei. The views of the mountains and waterfalls from the living room were sublime. We couldn’t ask for anything more. The outdoor showers were very handy for post beach clean up and although it took us a couple days to find, the second toilet adjacent to the carport came in handy more than once! We will definitely be coming back!!!

We loved our stay at Aunt Lydia’s Ohana! It was great to be able to walk to the beach and be so close to Hanalei town and the shopping center. Even driving to Tunnels or Anini were short drives from the house. With two teens the outdoor showers were a great amenity. The view from the carport was wonderful. This was a great home to unwind in, and enjoy meals we picked up in town. Owners were responsive and helpful.

Pros: 3 blocks from the Ocean/ beach 0.5 miles from downtown Hanalei Great view of Mountains from Living Room Great selection of cookware and dishes 2 Outdoor showers and one outdoor toilet Laundry- Washer and dryer Homey comfortable feel to the place Beach chairs/cooler/ and umbrella provide by the property. Cons: Full bed in NOT a queen and is very uncomfortable. It is a valley bed, the person who is the heaviest ends up in the bottom and other other person sleeps on a slant. Black mold at the head of the king-sized bed. The front door sticks and is an accident waiting to happen. Every one got stuck outside/inside a few times and could not open the door. When it would suddenly open people would barely catch themselves from falling down the stairs. Do not recommend staying when it it above 80 degrees. The heat inside becomes oppressive. The main living areas have plenty of fans but it isn't enough to counter the heat. The AC in the bedrooms barely keeps up with the heat.

We loved our Aunty Lydia’s Ohana stay! Very simple and down to earth - not for those Hanalei visitors looking for “bougy” or fancy - but absolutely perfect for us. We loved cooking at home, walking to the beach morning and evening, wandering into town, hanging out with the cats who visited daily, and feeling at home in this great homestay. Plenty of space, all the kitchen gear you could need, washer/dryer, and awesome outdoor showers. Loved the chairs and towels - again the basics are totally provided! Mahalo for a beautiful Hanalei visit. We’ll be back!

GREAT location. Hanalei Bay is awesome. Great body boarding for us in December. The little town of Hanalei is perfect. Not too touristy. Teenage kids liked having their own rooms. Loved everything about this house and location.

The house was perfect for us. Loved the location so near beach access. Loved the AC in the bedroom. Had two outside showers and a half bath located near laundry room. The only negative I would say is that it is dark inside with dark wood walls. The house was built in the 1950’s and has that old charm. We would there stay again.

An overwhelming feeling of hospitality from the hosts and through all communication and directions. We felt welcomed, wanted, and made to feel at home during our stay in Aunty Lydia’s Ohana. AC units in the bedrooms were really nice. Outdoor showers were convenient and especially enjoyable on the days when it was more humid inside the house. The outdoor toilet was super handy, though a bit of a tight space.) We found just about everything we needed for cooking in the kitchen, and bought some charcoal to enjoy the bbq out back. Beach chairs were super handy. Towels and rags, etc. were in abundance (which was nice). Washer and dryer were also really nice to have (there was a small jar of laundry detergent available). We felt that this home was a very fitting setting for our stay, and we appreciated all the little touches that made it feel like a home. The home was well described by the other reviewers and are thankful for the opportunity to come to this beautiful island and have a “home” away from home here. Oh! One review complained about the distance to the beach. This house is not on the beach. It is on the highway. If highway noise bothers you, this may not be a good choice. But as for the walk to the beach, it felt very short to us, and we loved the convenience of being able to walk to the beach (short 2.5 blocks), walk to town(maybe a mile?), or even be able to walk to Hanalei Pier (1.2 miles) in the mornings!

Inexpensive for Hanalei, this house is in An amazing location and staying in Hanalei was one of the great highlights of RR Vacation. That said, it is an old house With limited insulation at all of the bedrooms have Eric conditioner is the living room does not and it can become quite uninhabitable during the late afternoon. On the plus side the backyard is absolutely gorgeous and we just hung out there when it was too hot to be in the house. If you were looking for high end accommodations this is not for you.Butif you want to feel like the local’s lived in 1960 I say this is the place for you.It is literally around the corner from Hanalei Beach.

A wonderful Hawaiian experience. Fabulous location, incredible view from the front window and a true Ohana home. Nicely supplied kitchen and the luxury of outdoor showers (sublime!). A magical time.

My family absolutely loved our stay at Aunt Lydia’s! The location is in the heart of Hanalei and surrounded by Kauais beauty. The house was extremely clean and well maintained. We will recommend to all our friends and family visiting the increíble island. Thank you!

This house was perfect for our family. So close to the beach, had EVERYTHING that you need and in walking distance to downtown Hanalei. Stunning views from the living room large window. We will definitely be back.

Charming 1950’s bungalow with a comfortable layout and helpful amenities like beach chairs and boogie boards. Truly felt like we were guests in their family home. Not fancy but felt authentically Hawaiian, complete with chairs and outdoor couch in the carport/breezeway! We enjoyed the island breeze, mountain views, and easy walk to the beach. Wifi was a little spotty, but hey, it’s vacation. Also enjoyed the outdoor shower and “secret” outdoor toilet. Genius.

It felt like staying at the beach houses growing up. We love the location and the whole vibe.

Short walk to beach and kids loved the surf. We enjoyed the bbqing in back. Location is perfect for north shore adventuring, central to everything. House was perfect for family meals and memories. The management company went out of their way to help us out with an extra request.

Ohana means family in Hawaiian. But it also means a deep shared connection that is inclusive of all who are invited to share in deep family tradition. Lydia’s Ohana provides a feeling that 1.8 million dollars cannot buy. Priceless joy, love, abundance, and aloha are alive and well in this home. The moment you walk in the door you are greeted with a huge welcome that stays with you forever. May you be blessed by such a special experience as this Ohana provides.

Great experience

The house was thoughtfully furnished, well-equipped, and neatly organized. There were also beach chairs and other beach supplies in the carport for our use. We walked to Hanalei Beach twice a day most days, except when we explored other nearby beaches. The outdoor shower was perfect for washing off sand. We spent plenty of time in the house playing board games at the table and cooking family meals. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly.

We enjoyed our vacation at Aunty Lydia’s Obama. It had everything we needed and more. It was very close to the beach. It was warm during the day but very pleasant in the evening. The A/C in the bedrooms was wonderful. We had a great time. My daughter renewed her vows so we had a lot of family on the island and they all wanting to hangout at our place.

Location couldn’t be better, felt like home, had everything we needed. The living room got warm but the fans helped. All the bedrooms had AC units. We’d definitely stay here again.

This home was the perfect property to accommodate my family’s 5-day trip to Hanalei.

We loved our stay at Aunty Lydias and can't get over how at home we felt. The style in funky Hawaiian vintage and it suited us perfectly! The bedrooms are air conditioned and there was a large selection of cooking equipment and a BBQ so we could rest and cook comfortably all week. The walls have photos of the family and it made us feel love and aloha from them. We would love to come back and hope this place brings many others joy.

We loved our stay at Aunty Lydias and can't get over how at home we felt. The style in funky Hawaiian vintage and it suited us perfectly! The bedrooms are air conditioned and there was a large selection of cooking equipment and a BBQ so we could rest and cook comfortably all week. The walls have photos of the family and it made us feel love and aloha from them. We would love to come back and hope this place brings many others joy.

Positive: spacious, very comfortable beds, very well equipped kitchen, plenty of linens/towels, walk to a good beach, short drive to other better beaches, good value. Fabulous view of the mountain and its waterfalls, ever-changing and beautiful to watch. Great original mid-century decor. Cons: No comfortable outdoor space to hang out, except carport. Some road noise from the highway. Right next to an inn whose outdoor hangout was directly behind the home. There was a cottage in the back which was not rented. I did not see its existence mentioned in the original description. If it had been rented, it would have impacted our enjoyment.

We have a young family and this spot suited us great. The location is unbeatable as a short walk to the funnest part of Hanalei bay beach and surf breaks. The house is old, but has everything you need including a well stocked kitchen for cooking. Outdoor shower is awesome. It's an ideal home base for the area.

This was a great spot right in the middle of Hanalei - 2 minute walk from the beach and 5 minute walk to all the shops/restaurants. Not brand new/updated, but lots of character and can't beat the location! We had a perfect week staying here.

Aunty Lydia’s Ohana is a gem on the North Shore! So close to a gorgeous beach… walked with our coffee every sunrise! House was very clean, super comfy beds, lots of extra pillows and blankets, a/c in the bedrooms but we didn’t need it much! Kitchen has everything you need, we used the BBQ and cooked almost everyday. Waking distance to lots of fun shops, restaurants, food trucks! Amazing view out of the living room windows, you can rent bikes cheap for an easy way to get around! Easy to find and easy check in, attentive management. Our stay was wonderful we fell in love and can’t wait to come back! You feel like one of the locals staying in this neighborhood by the beach. The outdoor shower was the best!!! Lots of rough surf but super fun for swimming and boogie boarding and there is a life guard so we felt safe. Just watch what the locals are doing in the water! You can walk or drive to the pier and that has more gentle waves and another amazing view! We give this 10 stars!

This was a great find for our family of four. The location in Hanalei was perfect; it’s a short easy walk to paradise. The house was as described — clean, well appropriated and has a nice yard for the kids to run around. The owners were very responsive; one of the AC’s broke during our stay and they had a new one installed the next day. Will definitely return!

This was a great find for our family of four. The location in Hanalei was perfect; it’s a short easy walk to paradise. The house was as described — clean, well appropriated and has a nice yard for the kids to run around. The owners were very responsive; one of the AC’s broke during our stay and they had a new one installed the next day. Will definitely return!

Property is located in a great location! Just a 2 min walk to the beach and walking distance to local restaurants, shops and food mart. Stayed with friends and was very spacious. Had some beach accessories and toys. It was such a cute and homely place for our trip.

Fantastic stay at a beautiful house just a five minute walk to the beach. Everything we needed was there. Clean and cozy!

Property is located in a great location! Just a 2 min walk to the beach and walking distance to local restaurants, shops and food mart. Stayed with friends and was very spacious. Had some beach accessories and toys. It was such a cute and homely place for our trip.

Fantastic stay at a beautiful house just a five minute walk to the beach. Everything we needed was there. Clean and cozy!