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Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops

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Sunset over Bali' Hi.
Overview of Unit (old couch & chair)
Queen Bed
Kitchenet with new Fridge
Kitchen / Den with new pullout couch (with USB charging ports)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Princeville, HI
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Hanalei Bay
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Princeville, HI (HPV)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops

This spacious, newly renovated second floor unit provides unique, breathtaking views of South Pacific against the backdrop of mesmerizing, romantic sunsets behind Bali' Hai' from your front porch.

The rear balcony offers equally spectacular views of Hanalei Bay, with waterfalls gently cascading into the green lush rainforest of the world famous Na Pali Coast. Because you are above the tall tree tops, you get the sense that you are in your very own Tree House! It is the perfect place for a romantic Honeymoon, family vacation, or just a special get-away. Literally, across the street, is the perfect location to catch the seasonal whale migration and the big surf of Kauai's famed North Shore. You can take one of three paths to three different Beaches, including Hideaways Beach, Secret Beach, or the beach at Hanalei Bay at the base of The St. Regis Hotel. All offer safe snorkeling areas where you can enjoy colorful marine life with complimentary snorkel gear provided with the studio apartment. Beach chairs and beach towels are also provided to our guests. There is free off street parking steps from the front door. There is also free Wi-Fi and landline long distance telephone service to the US Mainland and Canada. There is a cable HDTV, DVD player, and CD player.

This unit has recently been completely renovated with the assistance of a professional decorator and designer to give it that genuine old Hawaiian look that is clean and inviting. The 20' ceilings give a sense of spacious openness typical of traditional Polynesian homes. My most recent addition is a brand new 14" Plush Pillow Top Queen Mattress, with 4" of Pillow Top for a well-deserved good night's sleep after a day of island activities. I have also added a new powerful 15,000 BTU window A/C unit for those rare warm days.

The studio has a kitchenette with a Wet Bar and a full-size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, a 12-cup coffee pot, an Air Fryer, Crock Pot, blender, toaster, and place settings for four guests. However, please note that there is NO OVEN or STOVE TOP. The unit is designed primarily for heating up leftovers and light snacks. If you run a Google Search of this address (5301 Ka Haku Road, Princeville), it will display Side 1 only (which has a Full Kitchen). That is VRBO Property # 253851. Google will not display THIS Side 2 of the duplex. So, please do NOT rely upon a Google Search for this unit since Google cannot distinguish between Side 1 and Side 2. I mention this to avoid any confusion.

For the convenience of guest staying several days, I recently installed a small combo washer/dryer unit in the bathroom closet. It is designed for light loads only, and is quiet and clean. Because it is NOT vented, please allow anywhere between 2 to 3 hours drying time. You can set it for Wash Cycle AND Dry Cycle at one time, and simply leave for the day as it will automatically switch from "Wash" to "Dry" on its own. An Instructional Sheet is taped to the top of the unit itself.

The bathroom has also been completely modernized with new granite tile, cabinetry, granite counter tops, and a vessel sink. A hair dryer, iron, and ironing board is also provided.

This unit sleeps up to four guests with a queen bed (with the new pillow top mattress) and a queen Futon couch. The unit has a window AC unit as well as two new remote control ceiling fans for those rare warm days.

Do you need more room? Please see my HomeAway Property #253851 for Side 1 of this duplex which can sleep an additional six guests. Side 1 is a larger unit with a loft. It has a FULL kitchen has been recently remodeled with all new modern major appliances, cabinets, granite counter tops, deep well sink with a garbage disposal, and other convenient amenities. The kitchen is fully equipped to prepare meals. There is a new stackable washer/dryer behind closed doors.

That unit (Side 1) sleeps up to six guests with a king bed, a queen sleeper sofa, and two twin beds in the loft area which is easily accessible with a newly designed staircase. The unit has window AC unit as well as two new remote control ceiling fans for those rare warm days. Side 1 rents for $ 235.00 per night, plus applicable tax of 13.42% and a Maid Service Cleaning fee of $175.00.

You can rent just one side or both, depending on the number of guest in your party.

Gentle, cool trade winds off the South Pacific, complimented with your private views of the Mountains, Bali’ Hai’, and Hanalei Bay will leave you with lasting memories of The Garden Isle. Come and allow yourself to be pampered in what is truly Paradise.

As a seasoned traveler myself, the condo has been specially appointed with every amenity and convenience to make your vacation truly stress free. No unnecessary trips to the store to buy things for your stay. All is provided, just bring your sunscreen and Mai Tai mix.

Of the dozens of countries and hundreds of towns and villages I have traveled to in the world, none compares to the sheer natural beauty of the North Shore of Kauai. Come to relax…and be pampered…you deserve it!

Property manager

Jim Nicholas
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number GE-172-441-1986-02, TA-148-721-9240-13

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Princeville

Located in Princeville, this apartment is on the waterfront. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Princeville, HI

What's nearby

  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Princeville Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hanalei Bay - 12 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Island Sails and Princeville Makai Golf Club. Princeville Golf Club Prince Course and Sealodge Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Princeville Gem

Really enjoyed our stay here! Great location in Princeville, which made it convenient to get to the local shops and restaurants and also Hanalei Bay. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Boogie boards were great to have provided for us! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

Great place

As in the ad. Great area nice modern and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna R.

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

Cute space

Enjoyed our stay. Loved having a washer/dryer combo. The bed is a memory foam mattress and the couch is a futon for additional sleeping. The owner has a lot of beach supplies available for your use!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location! The price for the condo was well worth the value!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

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

Awesome place!

The location and views were beautiful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

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

Beautiful!!

The pictures in the listing don’t do this place justice. We loved sitting on the back porch in the evenings with the birds chirping and the sound of the water. Right out front is the ocean. We were such an easy walk to Hideaways Beach and loved going to 1 Hanalei Resort for coffee with an amazing view. Also super easy walk to the golf course where we visited a weekly market and saw live music. Caught the shuttle to Ha’Ena Park right there as well. Loved the snorkel gear available; we took this down to Puu Poa Beach and saw amazing fish in the reefs!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Excellent experience

The stay was incredible. We arrived late at night so we didn't see much on the way in. Our first morning we woke up to a beautiful sunny day in princeville, walking to coffee and down to the beach before exploring the island more. The location was very convenient as we spent a significant amount of time in Hanalei and exploring the north shore. Beautiful area and very clean and convenient room. Jim was responsive and helpful to all our inquiries and requests. The room seemed bigger in person than in photos. Would definitely recommend this place in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Qian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property close to the hideaway beach. It took a minute for us to find but once you figure out where and how to operate the lockbox it was fine. The host was kind about check out time since our taxi couldn’t come for a hour. Overall, a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Wonderful visit!

Our stay was great! The condo is in a lovely location & has everything you need. We highly recommend and would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

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

Slice of Paradise in Princeville

We loved the property. The views from the front and the rear balcony were breathtaking!. I miss it already!! It was in excellent proximity to everything you want to see in the northern area of Kauai. Communication was great with Jim, the owner. As described in the listing, it did not have a stove or oven but we knew that ahead of time. We were able to eat breakfast there, packed some lunches for our hiking and beach days and ate our dinners out at great restaurants. We would definitely stay here again if we are lucky enough to return to beautiful Kauai!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was close to shopping and dining.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Beautiful efficiency with gorgeous views

We stayed 3 nights in this Princeville condo in April; it was clean, very quiet, comfortable bed, kitchenette with all we needed, washer/dryer very handy. Excellent directions in email made accessing the keys and moving in a breeze! Great location within 10 minutes of both Hanalei and Kilauea restaurants and shops, and close to shuttle to Napali coast. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Thierry R.

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

Princeville

Very nice and well located. Great view of the mountain. Very close to Hanalei beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna P.

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

Nice place, clean and relaxing

The property was very nice. It was just me and I loved sitting on the lanai each morning watching the sun rise. You are right across from the lookout to watch the sunset. The bed was comfy. Only downside is road noise but it knew that going into it. Great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahmut

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with a beautiful view. Better for up to 3 people. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randall W.

The condo was very nice. The location was great for easy access to everything on the North Shore.

There wasn't a stove so we were unable to do any cooking but other than that everything was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Upscale and beautiful. Downside was finding someone using my parking spot, and the costly cleaning fee
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Lance A., Honolulu

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Ok apartment; good location

The apartment is on the smaller side and I’m need of some updating, but it is more than adequate. Location is quite good with easy access to nearby beach and wonderful views. It would have been nice to have had the ability to cook something, but it was fine for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Josephine

Great location for exploring the northern part of Kauai with amazing beaches!!!…nicely done unit with good size refrigerator washer dryer which we did not use and ac which we did not usemuch at all…just open the windows and saves energy…Jim is very responsive…covenient stores for daily needs nearby but expensive….would recommend stopping at Walmart (Lihue)for groceries/basic needs prior to coming if you plan in staying for 3-5 days …a week or more …friendly people around and nice walking paths nearby…Futon was comfortable…my son likes it…just need to add two more pillows would just be perfect and paint the rusty looking sliding door (bottom part) at the bathroom will do the job…highly recommend your place Jim…Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerald R., North Bend, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Short stay only!

Studio sized, good bed and shower. A refrigerator, but no way to prepare a hot meal. Poor small microwave, minimum dishes and silverware, and two cheesy plastic! wine glasses. Uncomfortable sofa and no chairs beyond the table chairs. A tough place to stay beyond a day or two.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Shailesh M.

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

summary

Excellent location. Kitchen counter too small and no oven. Dryer not working properly. Dinner plates, bowls etc. too cheap.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Small but nice

We didn’t realize until arriving that this property didn’t have cooking facilities. Also, the beach/snorkeling equipment that was provided was in pretty bad shape. Fortunately, we had our own snorkeling equipment, but would have been hurting if we had planned on using what was promised.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Good walking area by site. No cooking allowed in room other than with a microwave. Small kitchenette. Expectation that all towels be washed prior to departure difficult. It takes a minimum of 2 hours per load. Didn’t want to spend vacation time doing cleaning that were charged for.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rémi C., Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful views

Same as another reviewer - I was comparing multiple units with a kitchen/kitchenette, and assumed there would at least be a hot plate. There is a rice cooker but it wasn't working. Because there are very few restaurants in the area this makes it better for shorter stays. I think a single hot plate would make a big difference. I appreciated the snorkeling equipment on the balcony, although make sure to check the masks and fins before heading out - there were a few broken fins and masks. Other than that this was a great place to stay and we enjoyed our time!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

May 20-27

We enjoyed our stay very much. We understood that it was a studio, but it had mostly everything we needed. Our only real complaint was the policy of having to wash the towels before we left. This is impossible since the wash/dry cycle is so terribly long. We had to go to a laundromat 30 minutes away in order to comply with this rule. We've rented vrbo homes many times & have never had to wash our towels before check out. We would have appreciated at least a small cooler for the beach and an extra set of beach towels, but the nice, new set of snorkel equipment was great! All in all, it was a good place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim Nicholas

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Originally from Philadelphia, followed by Law School in Chicago, I have lived in sunny Florida for the past 31 years, and have been blessed with the opportunity to travel the world many times over, and although I have experienced, first hand, the beauty and adventure of many foreign lands, nothing in my travels compares to the North Shore of Kauai. It is, by far, the most beautiful, exotic, and romantic place on earth...a place where the landscape seems almost unreal...a place where one can truly find a piece of Heaven, right here on earth.

Why they chose this property

Hale Moi is conveniently located directly across from Hideaways Beach and the whale watching area...a place to enjoy the spectacular sunsets behind Bali Hi'. This second floor duplex is fully equipped with all the amenities and conveniences of modern living, nestled between the ocean and mountains, with full vistas of both. Truly, the best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

The unit was recently completely remodeled with all new bathroom tile, cabinets, vessel sink, a compact washer/dryer in the bathroom closet, a fully equipped Kitchenette with a full size Frig/Frezer, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, blender, and a Wet Bar with a garbage disposal. Brand new Pillow Top Queen Size mattress for a good nights sleep after a full day of exploring The Garden Island.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests