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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Waimea, Hawaii
  • Waimea Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Waimea

On the beach.Steps from the vacation home, you'll find Cook Landing Site and Captain Cook Monument. Koke'e Mountains and Aloha 'n Paradise Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Captain Cook Monument - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waimea Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waimea Canyon - 29 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Porky's Kauai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aloha Sweet Delights - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Japanese Grandma's Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kai Nalu, Spacious, Beachfront Home

Kai Nalu ... TVNCU #4228
Property located in Tsunami Evacuation Zone
GE-157-486-8992-01, TA-157-486-8992-01, TMK-160060060000

Solar Powered Chiltrix Air Conditioning System

No Smoking

Kai Nalu , which means 'Ocean Wave' in Hawaiian, is a beautiful home right on the beach in Waimea, between the river and the historic Waimea Pier. Located on the sunny West side of Kauai, this spacious and beautifully furnished home provides a perfect setting for your holiday in paradise.

Enjoy spectacular ocean views (enhanced by a fabulous view of Ni'ihau -- the Forbidden Island) and watch the sun set into the sea every evening from a nearly endless stretch of charcoal sand beach. Kayak from your back yard and enjoy the annual migration of the giant humpback whales (from late November 'til April).

Take a stroll down the beach at your leisure and if you happen to see green sparkles in the sand here, they are mineral crystals called olivine. Gem-quality olivine is known as peridot, the birthstone for August.

Two expansive lanais overlook views of Ni'ihau sunsets and are a great place from which to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or cool beverage along with the fabulous vista.

The living room is bright and comfortable with wonderful ocean views. The huge master bedroom suite has a sitting area and equally fabulous views. The master bath has marble floors, an over sized glass block shower and jacuzzi tub with an ocean view. The gourmet kitchen has a gas island cook top, tile counters and all appliances.

*** Cancellation Policy *** Cancellations for bookings require a 30-day written notice for refund of your initial deposit. The $50 reservation fee is non-refundable. If less than 30 days' written notice, the rent & excise tax are forfeited. ***

Property manager

Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc

Languages

English

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Miscellaneous

This magnificent, island-style estate truly exceeds all expectations.

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 41 reviews
This magnificent, island-style estate truly exceeds all expectations.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number GE-157-486-8992-01, TA-157-486-8992-01, 160060060000

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Kai Nalu, Spacious, Beachfront Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better than the photos!
This VRBO was everything we hoped for and more! The location was unbeatable—right on the beach, with stunning ocean views and just a short walk to restaurants and shops. The place itself was even better than the photos. Super clean and stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The hosts clearly put a lot of thought into the details, making it feel like a true home away from home.If you're looking for the perfect mix of relaxation and convenience in Hawaii, this is the spot. Already dreaming of coming back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on chill part of the island
Outdoor dining area is great. The beach is not crowded at all. The house is spacious and offers a lot of privacy for each bedroom. The kitchen has all the utensils and pot/pans you need. But you will have to buy everything to cook with including oil, sugar, flour, and any baking stuff (baking soda etc).
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danna B., Santa Rosa California

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing.
Loved our stay. Home was clean and well stocked. The neighborhood is quiet which was wonderful. Able to walk on the beach daily. Walk to grocery store if needed. Would stay again in a heart beat. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten path
House was great, neighbors were awesome. It’s not in your typical tourist zone and there is a shortage of good restaurants in the area. We stopped at Costco on our way in and picked up groceries, we cooked at the house several nights, the kitchen is well equipped and we fed 8 adults no problem. Only complaint the ice chest had no lid otherwise everything was as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful relaxation
Very clean, spacious, with all the amenities. Beautiful beach. Close to town. We enjoyed our stay, very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Love the location, loved the space of the house, loved the access to the beach, loved the neighbors!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying at this home!
This home is so much better in real life. We loved having beachfront access, and being able to hear the waves. The beds are all very comfortable. We loved our stay and would book this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

dale w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kauai Paradise!
We had a great time staying at this beachfront property. The house was very nicely stocked with everything we needed for our week long stay. AC worked very nicely as it was pretty warm during our stay. It was very nice to walk out the back door and take morning walks on the beach. The property is located at the mouth of a river so the water is not as blue as other beaches. That area is also not good for swimming but the strolls on the beach were perfect or just hanging by the water listening to the waves crash, unbeatable. Every morning for breakfast we sat outside under the covered patio and enjoyed the view and sounds of the ocean. I personally love the west coast. It is not as touristy as the Princeville area and easy to get to beautiful beaches that are not at all crowded. The property management team was awesome too. Very responsive to all our needs. Will stay here again! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
The property was well kept, very clean, quiet, beautiful beach to walk on, had everything we needed. Waimea is a nice quiet town with everything you need, grocery store, restaurants, shopping.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ron E.

Liked: Cleanliness
“Beach house”
House is great. Location is good if you want a less touristy area. Beach is not useable. High surf area with churning water 24/7. Can’t get in it at all. Also no shaded area to enjoy it. Would have liked more transparency in the beach description for this VRBO. May have impacted my choice. Home was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Waimea
This house was perfect for us. We had plenty of room and our host thought of everything to make the stay a pleasant one. Many items were provided for us and we had all the tools needed to cook, grill, enjoy the beach, and just hang out on the back yard. Stores in the town were an easy walk away. Loved our visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location in a small town
Away from the tourist rush, but close enough to join any excursions you want to do. Lots of room on the lanai for group meals and games.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kauai magic
Perfect quiet location especially watching the sun going down over the water after a busy day snorkelling and sightseeing.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
good location, good communication. AC needs to be fixed.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen S.

Loved the roominess and layout of the house.
Beach location was very nice. House is spacious with a lovely deck and patio. They provide lots of beach chairs and toys, a couple boogie boards and coolers which was wonderful! The property is in need of some upkeep/repair. The lawn needed mowing the day we arrived and was never mowed during our 8 day stay, there are a couple broken chairs, the master toilet runs between flushing and the A/C didn’t work the entire time we were there. It took 3 days to get a repair person to come look at it and then it needed a part. The management tried their best with limited resources but it definitely affected our trip. This is the dry, hot side of the island and while we knew that when we booked, we were expecting a functioning A/C. Thank goodness for ocean breezes!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location.
Loved the house and it's location near "downtown" Waimea. Good communication with rental company.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LoRanee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, memorable, perfect
When I awoke, I saw my brother sitting under the trees in the back yard while reading his book on the beach. I stood on the beach watching my sons boogie board on the waves. I walked into town with my husband for groceries and takeout- everything is walking distance. We drove to popular tourist attractions, but returned home every evening to our private paradise. If I ever return to Kauai, I’m staying in this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed, quiet, real Hawaii
Staying in Waimea is like being in a real small town, not one that is “touristed up”. Kia Nalu House was very relaxing. Beach is not for swimming, but great for sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Torri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a wonderful time at the property, enjoying the ocean views and sunsets nightly. The house was perfect for our group of seven, with plenty of space for gathering inside and out. The location was good exploring the island and there were lots of places to ealk nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
My family, including adult children, 6 & 15 yr old grandchildren, had a wonderful vacation. Close to the beaches & hikes- locals told us about some fantastic beaches. Walking distance to groceries & restaurants. Great view of the black sand beach and wonderful sunsets to remember forever. I would highly recommend the property. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long awaited family vacation
We had the vacation of a lifetime with our kids and granddaughters. This house is so nice and right on the beach. Check in was easy and very efficient! We spent every night watching the sunset while sitting on the beach, and would turn our chairs around and and watch the moon rise on the other side. The house is well stocked, clean and very comfortable. Plenty of lawn chairs , beach umbrellas and a cooler were supplied for enjoying time on the beach. This was so much better than staying at a big resort. This house will be our first choice if we are fortunate enough to come back to the beautiful island of Kauai!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waimea Bliss!
There were 6 of us that rented this beautiful house. The town of Waimea definitely has a local feel to it which is something we loved about it. A wonderful grocery store is a short walk away from the house as well as easy access to the town. We found the local businesses to be very friendly and the food available at the local restaurants very good. We also found Waimea to be a great central hub to many wonderful beaches to visit nearby as well as being close to breathtaking Waimea canyon. We all agreed that we would love to stay again at this location. The rental agency was helpful and easy to work with. And that side of Kauai is now our preferred place to visit again!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobby R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful trip!
We had a wonderful time here! The house was very nice and the little touches that the property management team left were wonderful. We were a little nervous when we pulled into the neighborhood but once we got to the house, all of that apprehension was gone. We had our propane run out and the coffee pot break during our stay and both problems were fixed within hours of sending the property managers a message. To say they were responsive is an understatement. The outdoor backyard experience was incredible and perfect for our family getaway. We had a wonderful time and will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon & Gloria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay in Waimea
Great communication on our stay for our family vacay. The property was ideal for our needs and exactly as described. The host was accessible at anytime should we had needed to contact anyone. Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Miller Party from Wisconsin
The property location was awesome and worked extremely well for our vacation to Kauai. If you are looking for a quiet location right on the ocean with 4 beds with 4 baths this is the property for you. The one negative was the air conditioning units were not working and did not get fixed until our last night. We did not let this spoil our trip but made for some uncomfortable nights and we were disappointed since it was advertised as air conditioned. Other than that, real nice property in a beautiful location. Mahalo!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020