The owners gave a lot of thought to this house, and it shows: white board and batten walls evoke the old plantation style, but it has all the modern conveniences: including a fabulous gourmet kitchen and a whole house surround stereo system.

I love the louver doors, four-poster beds, paddle fans in the ceiling, and the gorgeous forest green countertops in the master bath. The great thing about its Hanalei location (well, what isn’t great about Hanalei?) is that it’s not only across the street from one of the top-rated, MOST beautiful beaches in the world—but you’re also close to all the fun restaurants and shops of Hanalei town. There’s great steak and fresh fish at the Dolphin Restaurant (where I worked in high school!), wonderful sushi at Bouchons, and yummy tapas at Bar Acuda.

Check out Ola’s for one of-a-kind gifts, Yellowfish Trading for cute Hawaiian “kitsch,” and Sand People for beachy clothing and décor. (Love their soy-based candles scented with Island fragrances like plumeria and ginger.)

And don’t forget to stroll out to the end of Hanalei Pier for one of Kauai’s amazing sunsets.

Beachfront Hanalei Vacation Rental: "Hale Malulani"

If you’ve been on the fence about vacationing on Kauai this summer, may I politely suggest that you hop off… now!

Because after a lackluster 2009 in which the number of airline seats to the Hawaiian Islands declined—and hotel occupancy was in the lua (that’s Hawaiian for “toilet”)—the airlines have been steadily adding seats and new routes. That means more competition for Kauai vacation rentals. Many of the choicest rentals are already booked, so the sooner you decide the better chance of getting what you really want.

Hanalei Bay is consistently one of Kauai’s most desirable vacation rental locations because there are so few rentals in comparison to the number of people who want to stay there. As of today, there are still open slots at Hale Malulani, a two bedroom house right on the Bay.

"Kai Lani" Poipu oceanhfront vacation rental

And if you prefer the southshore, there’s a hammock strung between two coconut trees with your name on it at the Kai Lani Estate, right on the beach at Poipu.

Beachfront Hanalei Vacation Rental – Malulani

Poipu Beach Rental – Kai_Lani

King Hale

Some of the features & amenities of the King Hale house include:

• One 2nd floor Master Suite with King Bed, Air Conditioning, and Private Bathroom with Jacuzzi Tub and large walk-in Shower.
• Another 2nd floor Master with King Bed, Air Conditioning, and Private Bathroom with Large Walk-in Shower and Tub.
• One Guest room with Queen Bed, Air Conditioning, and Bathroom in the hall.
• One Ground Floor Guest Suite with a seperate entrance, King Bed, Private Bathroom, and Private Living Area.
• The Living Room has two large separate seating areas, fireplace, and floor to ceiling windows and sliders that look out to the lawn and tropical garden and beach beyond.
• A wide-open floor plan that is great for family or gracious entertaining.
• A fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and granite countertops is perfect for intimate meals or large dinner parties.
• Oversized sliding doors to the lanai that open up fully so that you can capture the gentle tradewinds blowing in off the bay. They allow for seamless indoor/outdoor living.
• TVs, DVD/CD players, Satellite TV, and iPod docking stations.
• Other amenities include: Outdoor shower, barbeque grill, Wireless High Speed Internet, quality linens, beach chairs, umbrella, and beach towels.
• The home accommodates up to 8 guests.

You can enjoy nearby historic Hanalei town, where you will find restaurants offering sushi, burgers, vegan dining, fresh fish, Pacific Rim, pizza, Brazilian, and tapas. Several restaurants have been featured in Food and Wine and Gourmet Magazine. Also, don’t miss the Hawaiian Shave Ice!

Hanalei has a variety of charming boutiques and services, including yoga and massage, as well as shops to rent kayaks, snorkel gear, or bikes. You can fish and kayak at the Hanalei pier and river. There is seasonal world class surfing along the two-mile white sand crescent beach. Hanalei has a backdrop of 5000 foot mountain peaks that are often covered with waterfalls. Princeville is 15 minutes from the house and offers golf, zip-lining tours, horseback riding, jungle waterfall kayak trips, shopping, and more.
Please contact Jean & Abbott, Kauai Vacation Rentals for further details on this vacation home and many others in the Haena and Kauai north shore area.

Look Familiar?  This magnificent estate was the home used for the movie “Honeymoon in Vegas”, Beachfront at Anini, the largest continuous coral reef in the Islands, it doesn’t get much better than Keawaihi Hale! Not only are the views and the beach spectacular, there’s some of the best snorkeling on the Island right out your front door. Set on a roomy one acre landscaped with swaying palms, hala, native naupaka, and Tahitian gardenia, this 4,000 square foot, single story home is a subtle mix of Japanese, Hawaiian, and contemporary styles that blend richly with the surroundings.

The living, dining, and master bedroom areas have floor- to- ceiling glass doors that “disappear” into the walls allowing the magnificent ocean view to flow into the interior. The private master suite features Italian marble surrounded with luxurious facilities including a Jacuzzi tub, King size bed, private lanai, sitting area, and spectacular views! The second and third bedrooms in the main house both have en-suite bathrooms, with a King bed in one and twin beds in the other.

For additional guests there’s also a separate studio cottage with a Queen bed, bath, and kitchenette. For those who like to cook the main house has a fully equipped ultra modern kitchen, with European fixtures and granite counter tops. And if you must bring your work with you there’s an office desk with high speed Internet access, a fax machine, and a Meridian two-line phone system with room-to-room intercom and answering machine. The beautiful gardens are tastefully landscaped to ensure your privacy while preserving the ocean views. Stay at Keawaihi Hale and you’ll never want to leave!

Please do take a moment to check out Ikena Makana at Tunnels Beach for your next trip to the island of Kauai.  To learn more about the area of Heana and Tunnels Beach please do check Jean and Abbott, Luxury Kauai Vacation Homes.

Happy Vacation Home exploring!

Hale Kepuhi

The beach directly in front of the home is extremely private due to no direct beach access, so it really seems like you have the world all to yourselves!   Hale Kepuhi lies directly in front of a little white sand cove great for picking shells, surfing, snorkeling and sunbathing.  This area is also one of the premier whale watching locations on Kauai, and seeing their spouts is an almost daily occurrence during the winter months. Dolphins and turtles are also regular visitors to this coastline and even the extremely rare Hawaiian monk seal has been spotted playing in the water directly in front of Hale Kepuhi. Within a 10 minute walk from Hale Kepuhi is a great Mediterranean Restaurant, an ocean-front day spa, yoga studio and little coffee shop with Wi-Fi.

We invite you to come visit Hale Kepuhi and explore the area of Haena which holds a dream-like quality not found anywhere else in the world!

Pu`e One is surrounded by raw north shore beauty from  the mountains to the sea.  Beautiful white sand beaches extend in both directions surrounded by a backdrop of lush mountains, waterfalls and ”Bali Hai” .  This casual plantation-style home has an Island elegance and is perfectly suited for a nature-loving family looking for a great location close to ocean and scenic adventures.    The ideal home for watching whales (in season), dolphins, and sea turtles right from the lanai, Pu`e One is warmed by the tropical sun, cooled by the local trade winds and shaded by coconut palms.

Click here for more information on this fabulous Haena Vacation Rental.