Magical Kauai Cottage on North Shore TV5131 NCU

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 51000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Hanalei, HI

Makua Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Hanalei Bay
‪10 min drive‬
Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
‪21 min drive‬
Princeville, HI (HPV)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Hale Huna ('Hidden House') is a wonderful cottage on a hillside near the end of the road on the North Shore of Kauai. Located on hill and a quiet cul-de-sac with only a few other local houses. Very private and peaceful (It is NOT on/near the highway like many Kauai rentals). Perfect for a meditative getaway or honeymoon cottage. Healing and restful.

Our cottage had no flooding or leaks during the 2018 flood on the North Shore. It is above the regular tsunami inundation zone, but just within the extreme tsunami inundation zone if there's a 9.0 or greater magnitude earthquake in the Aleutian Islands. The safe zone can be reached by walking uphill to the other side of the street or by driving to Princeville.

Beautiful views of green mountains from backyard. Lush plant life, including lilikoi, mango, grapefruit, and lemon trees. Outdoor shower sheltered by tropical foliage. This is a small but charming and tastefully furnished plantation-style cottage with the feel of real Hawaii. Within five minutes drive of gorgeous sandy beaches: incredible snorkeling at Tunnels and Ke'e Beaches, world class surf at Hanalei Bay and picturesque Lumahai.

The closest town is charming Hanalei, which has restaurants, a grocery store, a health food store, shops, bars and more. Hanalei Bay is famous for its large crescent beach, winter surfing and calm summer waters. The stunning NaPali Coast is just minutes away (the mountains seen from the backyard are the back of the Pali's/Mountains).

The North Shore of Kauai is known for its lush tropical, rainforest-like climate and vegetation and low key lifestyle. It's a fantastic place to relax, read, swim, hike, surf, snorkel, eat fresh fish and my favorite, just walking on the beach looking for shells.

Keywords: tropical, vintage, Hawaiiana

Property manager

Kristi Ferraro

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Guest will leave the house in a reasonably clean condition, kitchen and furnishings clean, trash emptied, no more than 3 loads of laundry.

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

This property uses wind and solar energy

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number GE-176-077-2096-01, 580060470000, TA-176-077-2096-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

Makua Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Hanalei Bay - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
Princeville Makai Golf Club - 19 min drive - 11.6 km
Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 21 min drive - 13.1 km
Hideaways Beach - 23 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬13 min drive
‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
‪Tahiti Nui - ‬12 min drive
‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Kauai Cottage on North Shore TV5131 NCU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magical Kauai Cottage on North Shore TV5131 NCU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Kauai Cottage on North Shore TV5131 NCU?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magical Kauai Cottage on North Shore TV5131 NCU located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Wainiha Beach Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Hanalei Bay. Lumahai Beach and Kepuhi Point Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

20 Feb, 2025

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

Great little house on a quiet street

The property, the owner , and the manager were all wonderful. The cottage was amazing and comfortable. However I lost two nights sleep due to a barking pack of dogs. They were down slope and the noise traveled up to us. The property manager was quick to get back to us and the noise was reduced for the rest of the stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

13 Jan, 2025

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

Hidden gem on the north shore

We were incredibly impressed with the cottage from the moment we walked in the door. It was bright, beautifully decorated, sparkling clean and perfectly outfitted. We cooked almost all of our meals at the house and everything was thought of. All of the rooms were so comfortable and our kids loved that they got their own room. The cottage is nestled in one of the gorgeously green little valleys, only minutes from the beach, and you can walk down to the market for all kinds of goodies (plenty of staples and local steaks). The kids had a blast picking fruit from the yard! The yard itself was so lush and well kept. It was absolutely perfect. A huge thank you to our hosts for being so flexible and very easy to communicate with. We would love to stay again in the future.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia F.

1 Jan, 2025

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

Gorgeous house in great location

One can’t go wrong with this rental. Beautiful property, fruit-laden grapefruit trees, clean, spacious, and loaded with all the extras: good cookware, some beach gear, cozy.Highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

simona g.

20 Aug, 2024

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

Paradisiac Home in Kauai

The house is gorgeous, in a wonderful and peaceful zone. The atmosphere of the house is very pleasant, with carefully chosen beautiful furniture that makes the stay relaxing and extremely enjoyable. The house is fully equipped with everything you need, spotlessly clean, and meticulously maintained in every detail. Its proximity to Hanalei and the island's most beautiful beaches makes it perfect for enjoying the island's magnificent nature. We had a wonderful holiday!

Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rik K.

30 Jul, 2024

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

Just what we wanted

This was the perfect home for a perfect trip. We felt very comfortable and connected to nature from the cottage. Thank you for sharing your home!! We will be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Awesome north shore cottage

Lovely hosts, lovely home!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

9 Jul, 2024

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

Amazing

Absolutely prefect north shore cottage. Located just up the road from the local general store, coffee shop and shaved ice. If you are trying to get away from the resort atmosphere this is the spot for you. Quiet and mellow place to spend your days relaxing in Kauai. Minutes from the beaches and Hanalei.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect stay on the north shore

What a wonderful property! The house is beautiful, well equipped and lovingly looked after. Me, my wife and our three children loved staying. It's a great location for travelling the north shore. We enjoyed the Na Pali trail, Hanalei and snorkeling on the beaches. Communication was great. Thank you very much.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hung N.

3 Jul, 2024

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful location off the beaten path. Nice to have the country store nearby.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

5 May, 2024

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

Most incredible Honeymoon ever: Mahalo

Oh my Gosh, we absolutely loved the Magical Kauai Cottage. From the location, to the style and design of the home, the energy of the space, the comfort of the beds, the kitchen, the outdoor shower, and the stunning backyard. It is better than how it looks in the photos. We loved being there. It was the perfect home for us. We were so grateful to be able to stay in such a beautiful place. We will be back. We hope to be able to stay there for many more years to come. Mahalo, Natasha & Tal

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

24 Apr, 2024

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

Amazing Stay at Quiet, Beautiful Cottage!

My wife and I spent a wonderful week at this cottage for our honeymoon. We had done our research and reviewed this listing carefully, but walking up to the cottage and opening the door took our breath away. While the cottage is older, it is in exquisite condition, and the owners have gone above and beyond to make it feel like home. The house is very clean, the beds are very comfortable , and the kitchen is fully stocked. We enjoyed eating our meals at the outside table. I would stay here again and again. 11/10 stars.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig N.

18 Apr, 2024

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

Wonderful Wainiha Cottage

This is a lovely cottage in a residential area of Wainiha on the north shore, about 15 minutes past Hanalei. A family of 4, we stayed here for a week over spring break and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is lush and beautiful and the cottage is clean, and comfortable with 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, laundry, and an outdoor patio. Beach towels, folding chairs, and snorkel gear provided was a welcome touch. There are no safe beaches within walking distance but it's only a short drive to some of the nicest beaches on Kauai including Tunnels Beach, Ke-e Beach, and Hanalei Bay. Lots of shopping and restaurants in Hanalei as well. Host was responsive, provided great directions (it's a little off the beaten path) and lots of recommendations for things to do in the area. This is a very different experience to staying in a resort and highly recommended for an authentic and relaxing Kauai vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

A S.

26 Feb, 2024

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

Tranquil

Very relaxing and tranquil setting

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy j.

9 Feb, 2024

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

Beautiful property

Very clean and beautiful home and yard. Pictures do not give it justice. We are not resort people and this fit our needs perfectly. Note: the directions the owner gives may be a little intimidating but just follow google - it took us right to the home.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nat N.

3 Jan, 2024

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

Wonderful and cosy cottage

Excellent experience

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

12 Oct, 2023

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

Hanalei Bungalow Retreat

What a beautiful place!! We had an amazing stay. The home is perfect, right down the road from the beach and from the little village with great food!! It was so great to come back to this quiet little home at the end of the day exploring. Coffee in the morning on the back patio with the mountains right there…perfection! I asked my husband to promise to bring me back here. Thank you for sharing your home with us all.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katya R.

18 Sept, 2023

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

Paradise

We absolutely loved our stay, the greenery, peace and quiet, open layout with the light pouring in through the windows. We loved enjoying breakfast on the patio and the neighbors were very friendly as well! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

8 Sept, 2023

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

Hale Huna

Hale Huna was a lovely place. It was totally comfortable, and was the most thoughtfully equipped vacation rental I’ve experienced. My daughter and I enjoyed beautiful Kauai from what felt like all the comforts of home. A very special place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christina-Mai J., Salt Lake City

20 Aug, 2023

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

Magical, peaceful cottage close to beautiful beaches, hiking & Hanalei

We absolutely loved Kristi’s cottage. Retreating to her peaceful sanctuary was just what we needed! Property manager, Kris, was awesome and super helpful. We loved playing board games, cooking fresh fish outside on the little grill, and the use of the beach chairs and surfboard/boogie board were big hits with our kids. The impeccable tropical landscaping is filled with orchids, hibiscus, fresh fruits & sweet Cocoa, the dog next door! The windows open in the evenings made for a perfect and cool rest at night. Aloha and mahalo for a most wonderful stay! We would love to return one day!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coco A.

13 Aug, 2023

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

Thank you!!

This house is comfortable, peaceful, tastefully decorated, located in our favorite part of Kauai, well-stocked, a GEM. I am looking forward to returning already.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

1 Aug, 2023

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

Excelente Getaway

Beautiful cottage in a quiet neighborhood with all of the comforts of home. They had a great supply of beach gear to enjoy as well. Thanks for the memories.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra C.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect location and cottage

Very happy with our stay. The kitchen was well stocked with spices, oils, essentials for baking making it easy for me to cook for the kids. The beds are really comfortable and the trade winds were effective most nights and other nights we used the AC which worked well. Backyard was fun for the kids to explore. The neighbour's dog was really friendly and kids loved calling Coco day and night. The house is far from the main street so it was always quiet and peaceful. Stargazing at night was amazing. Clear view of the milky way and many shooting stars. Excellent location with short drive to Tunnels, Haena, Hanalei, Kahalahala.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane P., Sonoma, CA

16 Jul, 2023

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

Cozy Paradise

The cottage is wonderfully private with amazing views and lush landscaping. Beautifully appointed with comfortable furnishings, lovely decor and every amenity, the cottage feels like a piece of Hawaiian paradise. Our family of four enjoyed our stay and hope to stay there again in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse K.

2 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect jungle house

We really loved our stay at Hale Huna! I stayed there with my two daughters, sister, and niece and there was plenty of room for all of us. You can tell a lot of love went into putting this house together, it's tastefully decorated, the kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to make a nice meal (with plenty of sauces in the fridge even!), and it's got lots of hooks inside and out for drying your wet beach stuff. Beach towels, chairs, a boogie board and foam surfboard - we felt like it was home away from home. I met a couple of neighbors who were super friendly and the neighborhood is tucked away in a secluded spot. My only comment would be to bring earplugs because a distant neighbor must be raising hounds and they howl a lot at night. My girls didn't notice it, but I'm a light sleeper so was happy to have my earplugs with me. The proximity IMO to the best part of Kauai is amazing! It was a short drive to everywhere we wanted to be and the Na Pali coast hiking was a highlight. Loved the rain at night and the beautiful garden to eat our meals in. Overall, we all loved it and would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith f.

24 Apr, 2023

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

Wonderful and peaceful stay

Such a wonderful place for a vacation and peaceful getaway. LOVE the covered back door deck and outdoor shower. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristi Ferraro

We are a family of 4, who live in Avon, Colorado. We feel so blessed to be able to enjoy the contrasting beauty of the Colorado mountains and the tropics of Kauai. Our two sons feel pretty lucky that they get to ski at home and play in the ocean in Kauai.

Why they chose this property

We always found ourselves being drawn back to the North Shore of Kauai, so we decided to take the plunge and buy a place. We couldn't believe that we found such a cute, vintage cottage. It truly feels like the Kauai I remembered from my first visit as a young kid in 1971.

What makes this property unique

We love eating the fruit from our yard and getting to know our local neighbors. We spend almost every day at the beach. We can hardly believe that some of the most dazzling places in the world are just a few miles from our cottage: Hanalei Bay, Tunnels Beach, the Napali coast, Ke'e Beach, the Kalalau Trail and Lumahai Beach.