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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Hanalei, HI
  • Makua Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hanalei Bay
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Princeville, HI (HPV)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Traditional Hawaiian House - Walk to Tunnels Beach

TVNCU #1146 - A gated entrance leads you through a 6 foot lava rock wall toward the rear, ground level peaceful house. Privately tucked away, on the Mauka (mountain) side of the road, behind a front house (where the housekeepers live), the rental house sits. Capture unobstructed mountain and waterfall views behind the rear yards lush private conservation lands where occasional donkeys, cows, or horses graze while soaking in the outdoor bathdut on the 50' x 10' rear lanai. Step inside the house to enjoy the cedar wood walls and local artwork of the land where hula began. The kitchen is well stocked and beach equipment includes 2 soft top boards, 2 boogie boards, 5 bikes, 4 beach chairs, beach umbrella , 4 mask fins and snorkels, water socks, and hiking poles.The front house is occupied by two local longtime tenants who are the housekeepers as well. Please note that this property is located in a tsunami evacuation zone and there is air conditioning in each bedroom. If you are planning on visiting Ke’e Beach and Kalalau…reservations are now required in advance. Visit gohaena.com

Property manager

Charlie and Lydia
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 4580100080000, GE-157-810-5344-01, TA-157-810-5344-01

About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Limahuli Garden and Reserve and Island Sails are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
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Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

  • Makua Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ke'e Beach - 10 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hanalei Bay - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 23 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 30 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Hawaiian House - Walk to Tunnels Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Traditional Hawaiian House - Walk to Tunnels Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Hawaiian House - Walk to Tunnels Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Hawaiian House - Walk to Tunnels Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Makua Beach and Kepuhi Point Beach. Haena Beach Park and Maniniholo Dry Cave are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

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

Perfect Haena location

What a lovely stay! The house is beautiful, comfortable, and deeply peaceful, and we love Haena. We could have stayed forever. So appreciate having such a soulful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Paradise

This was our second stay at the home. The environment is serene and peaceful inside and out. The backyard view is the big prize. Trust the photos. If anything they don’t fully capture the magic. The host is amazing. Very responsive and helpful. The kitchen is well equipped. Beds comfortable. Love the house design and soothing color scheme. Enjoyed walking to Tunnels Beach. Also enjoyed the Na Pali Coast hike, the sunset at Ke’e Beach, and exploring Secret Beach. The north side in general is visually stunning. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine J.

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

Paradise

The property is even prettier in person than in the photos. Very quiet and very clean as well. The house had everything we needed for our stay. We road the bikes provided to the park and followed the walking map to Tunnels Beach. The outdoor shower and bath were great too. Thank you for the pleasure of staying at your beautiful property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

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

Amazing property!

This place was absolute paradise!! It was clean, well stocked, and the back lanai was amazing! We saw the cows and donkeys daily, enjoyed both the sun and rain while relaxing. The deck bathtub is an amazing feature! We will be back for sure! The towns of Wainiha and Hanalei Bay are easy to get to, this location is perfection!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alayna W.

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

Incredible Views in Special Location

We stayed here to celebrate our anniversary and it was an amazing experience! The house has wonderful charm and is well taken care of. Charles was a great communicator and provides useful info for visitors.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great house

Well-appointed little house, short walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

C R.

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

Home

We love the functional kitchen and the a/c’s are really helpful on hot nights
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

North Shore Sanctuary

This is our third year staying at this property. The traditional, elegant design and well appointed amenities truly make it a home away from home. The location is ideal for all north shore adventures. However, we find the real allure to be the tranquil, quiet and reflective escape this one of a kind space provides. Communication with the owners was very easy. A thorough house “manual” is also provided for analog folks like myself. Thank you for having us, and thank you Kauai- see you next year.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

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

Dreamlike vacation home

This was our second time staying at this house. We are already planning our 3rd trip there. The house is very clean, beds are comfortable, fluffy towels, and a well stocked kitchen. They also have everything you would need for the beach. But the best part is the outside views! We almost never wanted to leave the lanai. The views are dreamlike. From rainbows to waterfalls, and horses walking around the back area it’s spectacular. The outdoor shower and bath are a major perk! We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Wonderful property

Great mountain views, nice walk to Tunnels or bike to Ke’e. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristin d.

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

Although, not beach front, we loved staying here.

It was comfortable, unique and beautiful scenic view of the mountain with waterfall. Perfect for 2 couples Two private bedrooms with private bathrooms. It was unique taking a warm shower outside or tub bath right on the deck. As an animal lover I enjoyed when the donkeys (I named them Junior and Momma) would stop by the fence for carrot snacks. Various little geckos jumping around the fence and random chickens strolling by. The walk to the beach was easy. The quickest one was turning R and walking down to the other side of the camp. The only bothersome thing was a neighbor that seemed to run his lawnmower 5 min., stop, then do it again. That happened several times, but otherwise a peaceful location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tessa i.

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

Perfect Hawaiian home

Such a cute tranquil little spot. It’s what I envisioned when I thought of staying in a traditional Hawaiian home. Green mountains out the back door, farm animals roaming on the other side of the fence, lush gardens all around, cozy lanai. Walking distance to Tunnels was a perk. Loved it all!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Heavenly

From the moment we stepped in the door we felt a zen like peace. Stunning home and view. The photos and descriptions sounded almost too good to be true but if anything the home surpassed expectations. In addition to the overall engaging vibe the home had all the features of a luxury experience. Comfortable beds and furnishings, great bathrooms, well stocked kitchen, ceiling fans so effective we didn’t need the ac, quality bedding, towels, and equipment. We didn’t want to leave. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clair M.

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

Best location + amazing home

We absolutely loved this place!!! It was so gorgeous and the outdoor spaces were perfect. Easy walk to the best beaches and quick drive to Hanalei. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Paradise

Both location and property are exceptional . The perfect holiday .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken Y., Parker, Colorado

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

Tropical paradise

House had all the listed features, was clean, felt very welcoming. View is even better in person. Extra fans were appreciated, loved having the bikes, tons of beach toys/equipment, outdoor shower AND tub. Would certainly book again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Paradise

We visit Kauai about every 4 months, but this was our first time staying at Charles and Lydia’s home. It was by far our favorite stay. Charles and Lydia were so very helpful and welcoming. The backyard is our new favorite spot on the island, we loved all of the horse, donkey, and cow visitors. The home makes you feel like you have the island all to yourself.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn O.

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

Amazing property for your North Shore Kauai vacation

When you book a place to stay, you hope the reviews and the description give you a good idea of what to expect. I've booked places in the past that say they have something but when you arrive it is broken or they say they are "walking distance" to an attraction, but walking distance is over a mile. HOWEVER - - In this case, you get what they say - - the home is absolutely beautiful, perfectly clean, and very thoughtfully stocked. It is .25 mile walking distance to tunnels and they have all the beach gear (boogie boards, snorkel gear, surf boards) in very good condition with a beach wagon to walk to beach. The wagon was so nice to have! The kitchen was the most well stocked kitchen I've seen in any rental I've had. I really was impressed with how clean the home was - - spotless. The backyard backs up against a conservation land and we had cows, horses, etc come to visit daily. The outdoor tub - - I loved it! The hiking poles saved me on the kalalau trail. Thank you Charlie and Lydia for a perfect stay!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

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

Amazing North Shore Getaway

Beautiful home, dreamy location. I could have been happy spending all my time at the house. Furnished with warmth and love and decorated to honor Kauai and Hawaiian culture. The live edge wooden table, pebble shower floors, quality cotton linens, hammered copper sinks, iron palm tree screen door. Gorgeous! Comfortable beds, plenty of fans and ac, and blackout curtains made for a good night’s sleep. The kitchen was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed many family meals here. Wonderful location. The lanai is a destination all its own, with a yard of exotic plants and a view of majestic green mountains. Outdoor furnishings to relax and unwind, and plenty of quiet and privacy. Great location for nature and adventure as well. We were able to walk to tunnels beach and ha’ena beach park. The house comes with loads of beach gear and a beach wagon. We rode the complimentary bikes into the state park one day to snorkel, and shuttled in to hike another day. Things felt simpler here and we loved it. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie H.

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

Heavenly Haena

Our stay at the traditional Hawaiian cottage in Haena was ultimately the highlight of our vacation. I will admit I was nervous ahead of our stay that the pictures were phony or exaggerated but upon our arrival we were greeted with lush tropical foliage lining the drive and a backyard view that left us speechless. We only saw the other tenant (of the front property) once in passing. A very quiet and private location. The inside space is perfect for a family. We were able to spread out when needed. Kitchen, dishes, bedrooms, baths and linens were all clean and orderly. Stocked with 4 rolls of TP for a family of 4 so we did need to replenish but had trouble locating a package of TP at the local market (just a heads up). We spent more time at the home than anticipated. Tunnels Beach is only a 5-minute stroll down the road and the house is equipped with all the gear you need. The location of this home is so perfect, we wanted to keep it a secret. Easy to get to Haena SP (need reservations), and a 15-minute breathtaking drive to/from Hanalei for restaurants, shopping, snorkeling/Na Pali tour. The window AC units have some gaps, allowing gnats and flying ants in when the lights were on at night. Not a big deal-you are in the tropics! Thankfully, plenty of geckos on the property did a fantastic job keeping the bugs at bay! The morning of our departure we were blessed with a rainbow and ALL of the backyard animals that roam freely. It was a grand send off.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Island Magic

This place is quite possibly perfect. The lanai with the daily visit from the farm animals, the nightly bath in the outdoor tub, the outdoor shower after waking to the best beach on the island, and the full kitchen to cook in, not to mention everything you need for the beach and a big hike. All I can say is thank you. Our second stay, we will be back. Hosts are incredible all around.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

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

So serene

This house has the feel and look of a Hawaiian plantation house. It neighbors a pasture area where cows and horses visit along with birds of all kinds. It was lovely just to sit on the lanai and gaze out at the open area with the mountains as part of the “back yard” that had a constant waterfall to appreciate. Bed was comfortable, showers hot and powerful, everything was operable. If your looking for a place with peace and comfort, this is your place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Gorgeous Home

We stayed here for a very short honeymoon. This was absolutely amazing. From the rooms, the full kitchen, and the amenities, to the view and location, this could not have been better. We even got to say hello to the cows, horse, and donkeys next door. It was a dream come true.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Perfect location

Amazing property with the best views and perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mattie S.

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

Absolutely beautiful property!!!

We had the pleasure of staying at this property for 4 days. The views are breathtaking, we enjoyed a quiet evening bath on the lanai. Enjoyed waking up to the wild horses and donkeys in the back pastures. If you get the opportunity to stay, 4 days was just not enough. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your home and building beautiful memories with my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Charlie and Lydia

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Lydia and Charlie live in Malibu and have managed short term rentals there for many years.
We both love surfing, swimming, hiking and biking as well as all outdoor activities.

Why they chose this property

It is very quite and private.

What makes this property unique

Get an advanced pass to Haena State Park as the Ke’e beach is beyond park parameters and you cannot access it without the pass. s
Set your calendar to get your pass exactly 30 days before your intended visit. Also note even though the home is really close to the park entrance, you still will likely need shuttle bus service to get inside because parking passes are very limited. Make sure you email the park a few days from the time you’re planning to go and let them know you want to get on the shuttle bus at Hā’ena Beach so you don’t have to back track to catch the shuttle.
With your car or our bikes you can easily drive to Haena Beach Park, Tunnel beach, or the end of the Kuhio Hwy road to the guard gate.
But, if you want to go to Haena State Park, the website to book a shuttle ride is https://gohaena dot com. It is a must for you to check it out.
Normally , everyone needs to drive back toward Hanalei ( it is too far to ride a bike there) at Waipa Park and Ride at 5-5631Kuhio Hwy. Park in the shuttle parking lot to catch the shuttle from the start, unless you email them proof of your reservation at our home 2 days prior. Then you could ride the bikes to the shuttlestop at Hanalei Colony Resort (to the east about 1 mile from house) or Haena Beach Park parking lot (to the west about 1 mile from house)
Also, unfortunatly, security is tight at the gate entrance to Haena state park. from sunrise to sunset. Unless you are are a resident, you can't get in during the day unless you are lucky enough to get a walk in pass on the https://gohaena website

As per website:
"Shuttle riders MUST check in at Waipā Park & Ride FIRST, then you can get on or off at any stop. Staying in Wainiha or Hā‘ena? Email us proof of accommodations address along with reservation WS# 2+ days prior for approval to board at a nearby stop"

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