Title: Hale Pua Kai, Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hale Pua Kai, Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home Vacation home in Hanalei with kitchen and lanai ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21709300/21709266/c136af36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21709300/21709266/c14c7a68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21709300/21709266/d81b0c0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21709300/21709266/fc4edf4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21709300/21709266/bbfab348.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a tranquil retreat at this charming Hawaiian-style redwood home in Haena, just steps from sandy beaches and lush tropical gardens. Unwind on one of the two lanais or enjoy outdoor cooking on the barbecue. Nearby activities include snorkeling, hiking, shelling, and golfing at Princeville courses. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hale Pua Kai, Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home This cozy and comfortable Hawaiian style redwood home is just a short walk to miles of sandy beach. The house is surrounded by lush, tropical gardens. Two lanais let you enjoy paradise in comfort and privacy. A wonderful place to get away and relax in quiet and comfort. This charming one bedroom house with its Hawaiian style decor has an open kitchen or if outdoor cooking is preferred, a barbecue is on the lanai. Activities nearby: Located in Haena on the North Shore, minutes to Ke'e Beach ("end of the road") with a beautiful beach and hiking. Walk to a snorkeling beach, shelling and sunbathing. Golf at the spectacular Princeville courses, shop and dine in Hanalei just 15 minutes away. \*\*\* Cancellation Policy \*\*\* Cancellations require at least a 30 day written or email notice prior to your check-in date for a full refund of your deposit. Notice at least 14 days prior to check in will receive a 50% refund. If less than 14 day notice, the rent, excise tax and reservation processing fee are forfeited. \*\*\* No Air Conditioning No Smoking TVNCU# 1218 ... 24/7 On-Island contact: Kauai Vacation Rentals Property located in Tsunami Evacuation Zone TA-014-196-9408-01 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34084800/34084705/33d69566.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gated cottage, 3 blocks to beach, A/C Close to Tunnels. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number GE-014-196-9408-01, 580090290000, TA-014-196-9408-01 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home House Haena Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home House Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home Haena Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home House Haena Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home House Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home Haena Private vacation home Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home Haena Haena Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home Private vacation home Private vacation home Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home Comfortable Hawaiian Style 2757-197839 ## About the area Hanalei is home to this vacation home. 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. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. [Visit our Hanalei travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hanalei.dx5929) [View more Vacation homes in Hanalei](https://www.expedia.ca/Hanalei-Private-Vacation-Homes.d5929-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C22.22322%2C-159.55089&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hSnfV9vsvsb4nBmo2DO4EVLbp24=) Haena, HI ### What's nearby - Makua Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Haena Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Ke'e Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km - Hideaways Beach - 21 min drive - 11.9 km - Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 21 min drive - 11.9 km ### Getting around - Lihue Airport (LIH) - 68 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬18 min drive - ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬17 min drive - ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive - ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬27 min drive - ‪1 Kitchen - ‬28 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hale Pua Kai, Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hale Pua Kai, Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hale Pua Kai, Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Hale Pua Kai, Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home located? > Situated in Hanalei, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Kepuhi Point Beach and Makua Beach. Wainiha Beach Park and Canon's Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hale Pua Kai, Comfortable Hawaiian Style Home Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 55 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### carol g. Jul 7, 2025 #### Kauai Vacation Rentals is the BEST! 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: My husband and I have been renting vacation property from KVR since 2003. The folks there are friendly, communicative, easy to work with, and provide excellent vacation rentals. We will always rent from them as long as we travel to Kaua'i. ##### carol g. ### 10/10 Excellent #### K G. Apr 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved every minute Beautiful home, we had a wonderful here!!! ##### K G. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beckett M. Apr 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Stay This was our 6th stay in the neighborhood, always a different house, we will definitely be coming back to this one! Just what we needed but next time will have to be longer! ##### Beckett M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tristan O. Mar 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint and Quiet We enjoyed our stay. The property is as described. It’s in a quiet neighborhood and we really enjoyed our time there. ##### Tristan O. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bhavani P. Jan 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rest and Relaxation on the North Shore We had a very restorative stay at the Hawaiian style bungalow. The location is wonderful as is the neighborhood. We had a fantastic time. ##### Bhavani P. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian P. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect hideaway Loved this spot close to Tunnels beach and Hanalei. So cozy and cute. ##### Brian P. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharlene W. Feb 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Great location! It is a lovely and special home in the best part of Kauai. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! ##### Sharlene W. Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from San Anselmo, CA Oct 1, 2024 #### hale pua kai 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: Terrific ##### A guest from San Anselmo, CA This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce V. Jun 27, 2024 #### Haena Romantic Hideaway. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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 Perfect Couples Retreat with an Authentic Hawaiian Setting & Location Close to Beautiful Beaches. ##### Bruce V. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave W. Jan 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Cottage Cozy cottage with several private lanais. Few minutes walk to the beach where we could wander for miles. We had breakfast and dinner on the front lanai most days. We had a great time and look forward to returning! ##### Dave W. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill P. Oct 12, 2024 #### Private Hawaiian Bungalow 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 fell in love with this little bungalow. It was clean, quiet and private, with lots of Old Hawaiian charm. There are windows on every side, so it was light and bright. Watching the rain from the covered lanai was romantic and relaxing. Just right for two! ##### Jill P. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy L. Mar 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Beautiful, private, quiet, get away ##### Timothy L. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy M. Dec 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property! The home was so cute and comfortable! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and left feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. The house is walking distance to some of the best beaches in the world. I would absolutely stay here again. One thing we didn’t realize is that even when booking with VRBO, we still worked with a third party management company. It didn’t hinder our stay at all but I wasn’t expecting another company to reach out to me asking for my payment information, etc. I like the ease of booking through the app and communicating through the app. ##### Betsy M. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark P. Mar 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Perfect ##### Mark P. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael C. Jun 16, 2024 #### Ideal Vacation Rental (in paradise!) 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: Absolutely love this property! This is second year we've stayed at Hale Pua Kai and the house is perfect for us: the layout is ideal for a couple, the seclusion and idyllic yard, comfortable neighborhood, and there have been very thoughtful upgrades since last year. Kauai Vacation Rentals are welcoming and efficient. We feel that all aspects of the rental experience were pro as well as personal. Love this staff! ##### Michael C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pascale M. Jan 17, 2024 #### North Shore Relaxation 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 had a very relaxing stay at this lovely house. Quiet neighborhood, easy walk to the beach. We enjoyed the lush vegetation of the area, away from any busy commercial neighborhood.House was clean, comfortable and had a well appointed kitchen. The rental agency was easy to contact when we had some questions. ##### Pascale M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela Q. Apr 6, 2024 #### Perfect tropical paradise cottage 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: 22 years ago we stayed at Hale Pua Kai and we finally made a return visit. Just as perfect as we remembered— although there were clearly some upgrades to the property that we truly appreciated. So happy to have a big, clean tub for my daily hot soak! The mattress on the huge king bed was SO comfy. Don’t know why we waited so long to return! ##### Pamela Q. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla H. Jun 18, 2024 #### Heaven... 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 have been so lucky to have stayed at this great house 4 times, since 2013!!! We feel blessed to have the beautiful spirits of this house be ours for a few days. When we got in, and it was 4:30 our time, we felt so grateful to be able to go to sleep, and wake up in a familiar place to the swaying palms and roosters. Heaven. Our little beach is just a short walk, and i dream of coming back. House is so well equipped and we had dinner each night on the porch. Absolutely amazing stay!!! ##### Carla H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel S. May 19, 2022 #### Long Live Hale Pua Kai 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: Deep in the jungle, far away from the world, Hale Pua Kai is the perfect retreat from the world for 2 guests. We have visited many times and will continue to. Its a 10 minute drive to Hanalei for shops, breakfast lunch or dinner but if you’re not inclined, you never have to leave. The beach is right across the road and from there you can hike in either direction for your perfect spot. End of the road is nearby too. But you need a reservation to visit Ke’e beach during the day or go on the trail. Plan ahead...Hale pua kai has everything you need for a real vacation- natural beauty everywhere, the best napping soundscape in planet eartg, gentle trade winds, sunny days, starry nights. This is pure soul rejuvenation. ##### Joel S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### William S. Nov 27, 2023 #### Nice, but... Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than 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: It was pretty much as described...a cottage in the rain forest. North Kauai is beautiful, but be prepared for rain. On a rainy day the cottage is especially dark. It can be quite cool inside on those days, too. Previous guests mentioned the mgmt. company as being unresponsive. We found this to be true, too, after the booking was completed. TV remotes still needed batteries, all the outdoor candles lacked wicks, and our texts went unanswered. Also, as previously mentioned furniture looked tired. Bed, however, was comfortable. ##### William S. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Sep 26, 2023 #### Almost Perfect Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: This sweet little house is a gem. Old school, Hawaiian charm. We loved the privacy and the casual setting, the outdoor shower, the beach umbrella and chairs, the covered porch in the rain, and most of all the LOCATION. We walked to the beach every day, and even walked to Haena State Park to hike to Hanakapiai. It was awesome. That said, there are some big things to note. The place does not have a hotel room safe, which it needs and we requested to no avail. The old louvered windows (very necessary for ventilation) just don’t lock securely. We took our valuables (iPhones, wallets, iPad etc) to the beach every day, which meant we could not snorkel together. It was a major bummer. From personal experience (at a different rental on the same street) we no longer leave valuables unlocked or unattended. The tv remote failed a few days in to the trip, and it was never really addressed. We only missed tv a little for news. But it might have mattered to someone else a bit more. The house also needs just a deep cleaning/detailing. The bedroom drapes need cleaning, or better yet replacing. The bed and pillows need a refresh too. And it does not have a comfortable living room. There are only chairs with an ottoman and a chaise. Neither are comfortable, and you can’t cuddle up with your companion. And the upholstery is very tired. We covered it with the extra cotton blankets in the armoire, after we first washed them. It wouldn’t take much to upgrade the house just a little bit. It needs it. It deserves it. It’s a special, special place. We had fun imagining how great the simple improvements would make it.. My husband and I have rented many, many homes in Haena over the last 15 years. I started out as a backpacker to Kalalau and camper at Haena Beach Park in 1985. It’s the most magical place on earth, and we leave our hearts there every time we have to depart. Mahalo to the owner of this home for letting us enjoy Haena. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalya K. Nov 17, 2024 #### Peaceful and magical 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: Everything was smooth sailing! The ladies at the rental agency are so nice. The house was like an oasis. Overall everything was incredible! Can’t wait to go back to our little bungalow close to the beach. ##### Natalya K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen H. Oct 15, 2024 ##### Karen H. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie R. Jul 25, 2024 #### Hale Pua Kai Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Very relaxing, peaceful and beautiful location. Only 15 minute drive to Hanalei. Would return! ##### Valerie R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael C. Jun 16, 2024 #### Ideal Vacation Rental (in paradise!) 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: Absolutely love this property! This is second year we've stayed at Hale Pua Kai and the house is perfect for us: the layout is ideal for a couple, the seclusion and idyllic yard, comfortable neighborhood, and there have been very thoughtful upgrades since last year. Kauai Vacation Rentals are welcoming and efficient. We feel that all aspects of the rental experience were pro as well as personal. Love this staff! ##### Michael C.