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View from the top! Whale watching from oceanfront top floor!

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Sealodge F9 | Princeville vacation rentals at Sealodge Kauai 11 - Sealodge F9 | Princeville vacation rentals at Sealodge Kauai | Relax on your private lanai and watch the Pacific waves roll in
Sealodge F9 | Princeville vacation rentals at Sealodge Kauai 1 - Sealodge F9 | Princeville vacation rentals at Sealodge Kauai | Oceanfront views from private top floor lanai
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Sealodge F9 | Princeville vacation rentals at Sealodge Kauai 7 - Sealodge F9 | Princeville vacation rentals at Sealodge Kauai | The living room, with punee day bed and it's ocean view on the left
Sealodge F9 | Princeville vacation rentals at Sealodge Kauai 2 - Sealodge F9 | Princeville vacation rentals at Sealodge Kauai | enjoy oceanfront views without even having to get out of bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Princeville, Hawaii
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hanalei Bay
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Princeville, HI (HPV)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

View from the top! Whale watching from oceanfront top floor!

Welcome to Sealodge F9! This charming oceanfront apartment is a fantastic value in the sought-after Princeville community on Kauai’s north shore. You’ll love the incredible views—watch for whales from your lanai or enjoy the oceanfront scenery without even getting out of bed! A few things to note before you dive in:
• The top-floor location offers breathtaking, unobstructed ocean views. Please be aware that there are no elevators and you will need to use stairs to reach this third-floor condo.
• While Sealodge F9 has not seen recent updates, it's a clean and comfortable space, and provides a more budget friendly option for guests wanting a great oceanfront view.
• Like many places on Kauai, there is no air conditioning. However, the ceiling fans, floor fans, and refreshing trade winds usually keep things comfortable. If you’re not used to the heat or prefer AC, you may want to explore other options.

We hope you have a wonderful stay and enjoy the stunning views and cozy atmosphere of Sealodge F9! Private, top floor apartment with OCEAN FRONT views at Sealodge Kauai! Sealodge F9 is the only top floor condo in the building! Perfect for your honeymoon or other romantic getaway, it offers privacy, panoramic and unobstructed oceanfront views, and welcoming comfort inside, all at affordable rates. This one bedroom/one bathroom gem shares no common walls, so all you hear is the surf. From your private lanai you can view the changing colors of ocean and sky at both sunrise and sunset.

In the living room, you'll find comfortable furnishings and a Hawaiian punee (twin size day bed in the alcove of the picture window). You can use the punee if you need additional sleeping space for a child, or to relax at nap time as you watch for dolphins or whales while the tradewinds play softly over you. There's a dining area with seating for 4, full kitchen, and washer and dryer. There are yet more oceanfront views from the bedroom, with its comfortable queen bed and adjacent full bathroom. In the bathroom, the tub/shower and commode area are private, while the vanity area with sink and mirror remain open to the bedroom, allowing two people to get ready for the day simultaneously. Sleeps 3. Additional amenities include smart TV with DVD player, phone with free local calling, free WiFi. The complex includes an oceanfront swimming pool, and a barbecue area (grills are charcoal and BYOB - bring your own briquettes).

Our Kauai vacation rentals at Sealodge are located at the end of a small quiet side road, with no through traffic, that ends at a dramatic ocean bluff. These Princeville condos face the ocean on their lanai side. A short, rather strenuous, hike brings you to the secluded Sealodge Beach. Shopping and dining are conveniently close, with the Princeville shopping center just a mile and a half away. The charming town of Hanalei, and the world famous Hanalei beaches, are a brief ten minute drive. Our Princeville vacation rentals at Sealodge are comfortable, quiet, and island casual.

As with most homes on Kauai, this vacation rental is NOT air conditioned.

This is an upstairs condo so you need to be able to go up and down stairs. There are no elevators.

Although this home has internet, the speed and reliability cannot be guaranteed due to the remote location and the service being provided by a third-party.

Hawaii Vacation Rental Registration Number TA-209-966-2848-01

Property manager

Kauai Kahuna
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 540050120009, TA-209-966-2848-01, GE-209-966-2848-01

About the area

Princeville

Located in Princeville, this condo is in the mountains and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Princeville, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Sealodge Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Hanalei Bay - 14 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does View from the top! Whale watching from oceanfront top floor! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is View from the top! Whale watching from oceanfront top floor! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at View from the top! Whale watching from oceanfront top floor!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at View from the top! Whale watching from oceanfront top floor!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is View from the top! Whale watching from oceanfront top floor! located?

Situated by the ocean, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sealodge Beach and Island Sails. Princeville Makai Golf Club and Princeville Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

80th birthday celebration

We have been staying at F9 for over 30 years. We were renting from the original owner before it was leased through a property. It is a perfect location with views of the sea and surf and the sounds lull you sleep at night. I was pleased to see that they had replaced the lanai flooring with a synthetic that didn’t give you splinters in your feet. The apartment was clean but old and dated. The same dim bathroom lights and bathtub non-slip stickers (or what’s left of them) are still here after 30 years! We had to put a small area rug with a rubber backing in the tub, so we wouldn’t slip. We are seniors but very active so going up and down to the third floor is not a big deal. We have stayed at other third floor properties in Sea Lodge but sitting on the lanai in F9 is the best because the wind doesn’t blow the paper umbrella out of your mai tai!This location is perfect. It needs a little TLC upgrade.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Oleg K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location but pretty old interior and lacking in supplies

The pros: Great location! You get to stay right by the ocean and although there is no AC, cracking open the windows at night gives you all the fresh air you need to get a great nights rest.The cons: This isn't our first time staying at Sea Lodge and we love that area but this particular unit inside is really old and really lacks supplies. When we first open the doors, there were two very big wasps flying around and when we called the property manager to take care of it, they first wanted us to take care of the issue ourselves. We pushed back and to their credit they ended up taking care of it by sending someone out. The property really lacks supplies. There were only 3 spoons and 2 very very tiny bars of soap that we went through quickly and when we asked for more, the property manager told us to go buy our own. I don't expect for the management to just renovate the property because it's very expensive but there are so many things that would be very inexpensive for them to replace out of courtesy and enjoyment for the person staying with very very little out of pocket expense for them.Summary: This isn't our first time staying at a property at Sea Lodge and have always enjoyed staying in the area and will most likely be back again. But compared to the other units we stayed at, this unit is quite outdated and not stocked well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love Sealodge

Sorry, the burners on the stove are funky. One doesn’t work. The kitchen and pantry area could use a deep clean. FYI, the kitchen floor is spongy and the linoleum is coming up in a few spots. Hard to maintain in a damp environment. Still loved our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Condo

Located in a great area. We enjoyed listening to the waves every night while we slept. The lanai has an amazing view. We sat out there every morning to watch the sunrise and every night to star gaze. We watched whales and surfers from the balcony. We were worried about no AC but it ended up being just fine with the windows open and ocean breeze. Although it’s an older unit, the property is well maintained and provided all of the amenities we were looking for. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic view from lanai

Great place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

Serene ocean views and cool breezes; comfortable, clean lodging with helpful follow up from our concierge. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Peaceful and Serene

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We absolutely love to sleeping with the windows open, getting to hear the ocean all through the night. What a beautiful way to wake up. Would encourage some updates on the mattresses, but otherwise our stay was fantastic!

10/10 Excellent

Tonya T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm & relaxing

We enjoyed every morning out on the balcony watching the sunrise & then sunset every night. A couple times we saw dolphins You can see a huge waterfall on the mountain out the kitchen window Yes it is warm without AC but all the windows open & fans going it was fine. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Paige L.

Good

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: View was great! Loved the back porch. Very Quiet condo compared to others we stayed at on the island. The bed is old. The pillows are abysmal. I feel if they were updated I could get over the bed. Kitchen was appointed well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Rex M.

Couldn't get any help.

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. 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: The unit was a little dated and in need of paint but the view and location made up for it. Biggest problem was not being able to get Kauai Kahuna to respond or even answer the phone to help us with a problem. There were 5 remote controls for the TV and no instruction on which to use. Went 3 and a half days trying to figure out how to get volume on the TV. Never did get any help. They wouldn't even answer the emergency number we were given. Called it 5 times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Kauai 24

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: Beautiful view
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10/10 Excellent

Ana V.

El lugar apropiado para quienes amamos la naturaleza

Rating Details: 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: Muy tranquilo, es un área apartada de la zona turística, tiene su propio sendero el cual te lleva a una muy hermosa playa escondida. Si definitivamente si lo recomiendo mucho.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia A.

Liked: Check-in, location

F9

I’ll begin by saying we love Sealodge and that area. F9 unit has a spectacular view. We saw whales almost every day and fabulous birds. It really is a wonderful place. Unfortunately, after a few days( we rented F9 for 2 weeks) you begin to notice things. The unit really needs some new paint and some TLC. The plumbing fixtures worried me every time I went to have a shower or brush my teeth. The beds are soft. The screens have holes. The washer and dryer are sort of in the dining room with you. But then there’s the view! I waffled back and forth between loving the place and being a bit disappointed. I’d definitely rent in the Sealodge complex again, but I do not think I would ever rent F9 again.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

A guest from Boise, ID

Nice stay cut short by serious fall

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Have rented at Sea Lodge before, though not this unit. This unit was bit dated but more than adequate. Lovely lanai views. All that we needed was at hand short a can opener. Unfortunately on third day I took a bad fall on trail up from beach. Had to be flown out on helicopter. Spent four days in hospital with broken pelvis. My wife spent one more night there before checking out to be closer to hospital. Only beef with management company was no response to wife’s call and e-mail informing them of what had happened. No expectation of refund but some show of concern would have been nice. Oh the beach was lovely. Would stay at Sea Lodge again but this unit wouldn’t be first choice .
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8/10 Good

William K.

Spectacular Views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spectacular views! The unit was a bit dated and bathroom had poor lighting
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little birthday stay!

Literally watched whales play right from the lanai. Incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline T.

Staying in paradise

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've stayed in Sealodge several times. This was our first time in F9.The views, as always, are incredible. In general, everything was in good condition, except the bed. Its age is showing. A new mattress would be wonderful.
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Great View

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: This unit has a great private location and view. As noted in the listing this is not an updated unit inside but that was not of much importance to me. We had a wonderful, relaxing, quiet stay. Mahalo!

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adequate stay

Great spot if you don’t plan to spend too much time indoors. Third floor feels private with a great view. Not fun trudging up and down with luggage and groceries, but overall appreciate the privacy of the top floor. The furniture and beds are not comfortable. I didn’t sleep well any of the nights. It would be worth investigating in good quality mattresses, linens and pillows. My goal for this vacation was to rest and I didn’t get to do that due to the uncomfortable bed/furniture. It also would have been nice to be able open the heavy window covering for the kitchen window for light and air. The carpet felt clean. Dresser and closet were adequate for storage. There was a cockroach in the dryer and one that showed up in the living room. Lastly, it would be worth investing in better kitchen supplies. Knives were all dull and we had to get creative when try to bake in the oven. Having basic spices would also make the place a bit more convenient since prices for groceries are so expensive. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the proximity to a semi private beach and trail. Fir the most part, neighbors were quiet. Pool was great! The renovation made a huge difference.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

HENRY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful balcony overlooking the water

Great place to spend time with cool breeze and ocean sounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Princeville Stay

Property was as advertised. Good location and great ocean view as promised. Kelly was most helpful and responsive to our requests. Would stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen S., Poway, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

Great location. Enjoyed the ocean views and sounds. Great spot for two. Beach chairs and umbrella were a great touch. Only issue we had was with a fan in the freezer making noise. The management was very responsive in getting it fixed the next day. When we come back, we’ll definitely consider coming here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ignacio B.

Clean Apartment with Fabulous Views

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: This apartment was perfect for our stay in Kauai. It was very clean and included all the amenities we needed. One plus was all that was included - items for beach, games in the apartment, books.. We were very satisfied. It's a little dated, but that was made up for in the cleanliness of the place. There were a few lights that didn't work, so hopefully those can get fixed. Otherwise, the manager was very helpful and communicative, and we enjoyed to quiet location and would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

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