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Rating:
4.9355
(31 Reviews)

Area

Anini
North Shore

Description

Punahele Hale means "favorite house" in Hawaiian and will surely make your next visit to the Garden Island special. Situated across from beautiful Anini Beach, it can only be described as a perfect getaway.

Bask in the sun, swim in sparkling waters, marvel at spectacular sunsets, walk in Paradise as warm tropical breezes soothe you or just simply relax.

The house is well-equipped and nicely appointed with a kitchen, Japanese soaking tub, ceiling fans - - - even private outdoor showers set amidst lovely gardens.

Recreational activities abound right in your own front yard. Anini Beach has excellent swimming, snorkeling and windsurfing. Further north there are sightseeing boat tours along the Na Pali Coast, kayaking on the Hanalei river and hiking trails into Kalalau Valley. Princeville is only five miles away with excellent golf, horseback riding, tennis, shopping and restaurants.

*** 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# 1256 ... 24/7 On-Island contact: Kauai Vacation Rentals
Property located in Tsunami Evacuation Zone
TA-100-191-4368-01

Amenities

Beds

  • King 2

Home Essentials

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linens Provided
  • Cable TV
  • Free Parking
  • Hair Dryer
  • Ironing Board
  • Telephone
  • Washer & Dryer

Kitchen

  • Kitchen
  • Coffee Maker
  • Blender
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Outside

  • BBQ Grill
  • Beach Chairs
  • Beach Towels
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Outdoor Grill

Area / View

  • Ocean View

Availability

Key
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Reviews

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Great time...no kids!! ��

Reviewed on 2024-11-22 by , Long Beach, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Ever stayed on Anini Beach, usually Hanalei. We loved it!

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for your review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay near Anini Beach. We’re delighted you loved this part of the island, and we’d be Happy to host you again whether it’s here or back in Hanalei. Aloha!

Great Time in Paradise

Reviewed on 2024-09-04 by Jenny S. , San Rafael, CA United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3
This home is perfect for two couples. Fabulous Sunsets from the front porch and sunrise from the beach across the road. Saw turtles in the water directly in front of the home. Loved the outdoor showers and beach access. House had 4 beach chairs 2 snorkeling sets and umbrellas.. Not a new home and could probably use some upgrades. We loved it and would hope to come back soon.

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear you had a Great Time in Paradise and Enjoyed the home and all it has to offer. We’d be delighted to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments in paradise. Aloha!

Anini House

Reviewed on 2024-07-30 by Kathy Y. , San Diego, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4
We have stayed in this house a few times before. Some of the furniture is very old and needs to be replaced. One of the dressers is falling apart and the sofa looks old and worn.
We did have more issues with bugs then in the past. We found some very large cockroaches inside the house which is creepy. When we turned the ceiling fan in the guest bedroom it rained bugs down onto the bed. Yuck!
Even with that being said, we love Anini Beach and will return.

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for sharing your feedback and for being a returning guest. We apologize for the inconveniences you mentioned. We have replaced the dressers in the home. Our homes are on a routine pest control and we can do emergency services when needed. We’re so glad Anini Beach continues to draw you back, and we look forward to welcoming you again. Aloha!

Nice but getting very expensive

Reviewed on 2024-07-06 by Stacy F. , Emmett, ID United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
3
Love the proximity to the beach. House is well stocked It would be great if there was a blind in the living area so you don’t feel like you’re in a fishbowl at night. Love the lanai. Lots of traffic and people on the weekends but week days are better I have been coming to this house for over 10 years, it could use some updating. The beach makes it worth over looking the flaws

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for your feedback and for being a loyal guest for over 10 years! We’re glad to hear you love the proximity to the beach and that the house is well-stocked. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more great stays. Aloha!

Best Location on Anini Beach!

Reviewed on 2024-04-15 by , Bellevue, WA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Punahele Hale has an unobstructed view of the water, a wonderful covered lanai and just steps from the beach. The protected reef offers great swimming and snorkeling opportunities. Conveniently located near Princeville and Hanalei, shopping and restaurants are close by. The house is well equipped and comfortable.

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for sharing such a glowing review! We're delighted that you Enjoyed the views and location of the home. We’re glad the house was well equipped and comfortable for your stay. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing experience at Anini Beach soon. Aloha!

Best Location on Anini Beach!

Reviewed on 2024-04-15 by Barbara & Tom K. , Bellevue, WA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Punahele Hale has an unobstructed view of the water, a wonderful covered lanai and just steps from the beach. The protected reef offers great swimming and snorkeling opportunities. Conveniently located near Princeville and Hanalei, shopping and restaurants are close by. The house is well equipped and comfortable.

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for sharing such a glowing review! We're delighted that you Enjoyed the views and location of the home. We’re glad the house was well equipped and comfortable for your stay. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing experience at Anini Beach soon. Aloha!

A Charming Home with a Spectacular View

Reviewed on 2024-03-31 by Rhonda H. , Carson City, NV United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This was our first stay at Punahele Hale; however, we've stayed at other homes on Anini Beach. The home was very well-kept with all the essentials that you might need. We enjoyed the lanai with the expansive views from dawn to dusk! The 30 second walk to the beach made it easy to enjoy. After many year staying on Kauai, we really didn't choose to explore the island and we truly appreciated hanging out at the hale. KVR got us an early check-in, which we were extremely grateful for and they are always lovely to work with!

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for your lovely review! We’re so glad that your stay was such a wonderful experience. We appreciate the kudos to our team. We hope to welcome you back for many more stays in the future. Aloha!

Anini

Reviewed on 2024-02-23 by Betty & Terry S. , Crescent City, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5
This house fits our needs. Bed is very comfortable & outdoor showers are great. The covered porch is great.

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for your review! We’re glad to hear that the house met your needs and that you Enjoyed the comfortable bed and covered porch. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Aloha!

A Gem

Reviewed on 2023-12-30 by , Santa Cruz, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
We feel so very lucky to vacation here.

Manager's Response

Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! It’s a pleasure to have you as our guests, and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing stay soon. Aloha!

Perfect Location!

Reviewed on 2023-07-16 by Ryan H. , Little Elm, TX United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Great house. Very clean property. The KVR team was easy to work with. The location on Anini beach was the best part. Only a few feet from the best beach on Kauai.

Cool & Private Getaway

Reviewed on 2023-05-24 by Greg F. , Marietta, OK United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This home flows the views and breezes though the entire lanai,& living room. Our mornings Rooster rise, to the picturesque Sunsets revolve around these incredible surrounds.
The home is fully equipped for all your cooking.
The 2 outdoor showers was everybody's favorite amenity. The quiet beach at the front door is the hidden gem.We have returned to this beach over ten years, with more to come. Snorkeling is outstanding, many sea turtles,endless colorful fish.
The KVR team really exceeded in all the planning services.

Beautiful and Quiet Getaway

Reviewed on 2022-11-22 by Amanda G. , Los Angeles, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We love Anini Beach for the reason that it's so quiet and the waves are calm for our children. We had the best time in this quiet abode for the week. The views are stunning and it brings so much peace just soaking it all in. The property was very clean and also secure. One thing to note is that it's not far from the public campground and we did have a few homeless people parking not far from us as well as some people camping out. It was absolutely no bother and never had any issues but wanted to share that experience as well. We would definitely stay again!

Anini paradise

Reviewed on 2022-07-28 by Steve C. , Mckinleyville, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
It was an amazing location and a very “local” feel. My family enjoyed the incredible sunrise and spectacular sunsets every day. We met the local wind surfers and they shared their experiences at Anini beach. I grew up in Kailua, Oahu and this house took me back to the days of my youth.

Amazing beach

Reviewed on 2022-06-23 by Stacy F. , Emmett, ID United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
3
The house sits just steps from the beach. The view from the lanai of the ocean is amazing. We loved watching beautiful sunsets every night and even got to see the “green flash “. The house itself is well equipped. It does need some updates and repair. All in all it is a beautiful place and somewhere I will definitely return to.

We lucked out

Reviewed on 2022-05-27 by , Aptos, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Our booking in Princeville had a problem, so Phoebe from KVR kindly moved us to Punahele Hale, a wonderful location for relaxing. An expansive ocean view, a lovely deck to hang out on and watch waves, and close to Princeville, Hanalei, and Kilauea.

Love the sunset

Reviewed on 2022-04-24 by Vicky L. , Grants Pass, OR United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
5
This place was great we come to Anini to snorkel thru the years and wanted to stay close to the beach we love. It was awesome the outdoor shower was my favorite thing after coming back to get cleaned up. The house furniture was very comfortable unlike a lot of wicker Seats. Lots of room for 4 people. We hope to come back and stay here again I am sure it will not be hard to get another couple to join us

Perfect Location

Reviewed on 2022-04-01 by Peter D. , Longmont, CO United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Beautiful setting, quiet waters of Anini Beach right in front. Great for snorkeling, kids as the waters are mostly shallow. House was fully equipped, though the kitchen is quite small.

Fantastic

Reviewed on 2022-03-27 by Lynne T. , San Francisco, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We loved every minute. The house was perfect. The location magical. It was a dream come true.

I hate to share, but....

Reviewed on 2021-11-25 by Beth M. , Holland, MI United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
5
This is our 3rd time renting Punahele Hale and I plan to return. This years weather was rainier than I prefer but overall a great vacation. House comes complete with just about everything you could need for a relaxing beach vacation. The staff at KVR are super responsive and very easy to deal with. Already looking forward to our return trip!!

Another great stay.

Reviewed on 2021-07-10 by Richard A. , Wilder, ID United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
The owner and staff make visiting Kauai a seemless experience. Efficient,helpful , friendly and knowledgeable. This was our 12th visit to Kauai and our 4th stay at Punahele Hale, the location is perfect, just steps away from one of the few reef protected beaches in the islands. The house has everything we need for a great stay, especially the large lanai. We will be back.

Punahele Hale Paradise

Reviewed on 2021-07-03 by Carla B. , Lihue, HI United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
The view from the lanai (front porch) and from the living room is breathtaking! You can hear the ocean at night from your room as you go to sleep. The beach is steps away. Anini is a beautiful beach on the island of Kauai and you will not be disappointed in your stay here. The house has everything you need and you will spend most of the time outside. We loved the outside shower and our daughter loved the soaking tub! We loved every minute of our stay here. We highly recommend Punahele Hale and look forward to staying again.

House near the beach

Reviewed on 2021-05-13 by Larry G. , Manhattan Beach, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This house is a very comfortable place to stay and in a great location. The house comes well equipped with many amenities, such as beach chairs and an outdoor barbecue. Its a short drive to get to find good restaurants and shops to get supplies.

Great Little House

Reviewed on 2019-11-28 by Beth M. , Holland MI
Overall
5
We LOVED the location of this house. This was our 3rd rental on Kauai in the last 3 years and this BY FAR had the most magnificent view. We loved it enough that we have booked again for the same time period this year. Kitchen is fully equipped and house was clean upon arrival. The crew at Kauai Vacation rentals are awesome to work with and very responsive to emails.Can't wait to get back "home"!!

Best vacations ever

Reviewed on 2017-02-21 by Dan D. , Dan D.
Overall
5

My wife and I have stayed there twice. Once with family and once with friends. Best vacations ever. Right next to a perfect snorkeling beach. Sunsets are to die for. Will go again.

We will be back!

Reviewed on 2016-10-31 by Lynn M. , Santa Fe, NM
Overall
5

We loved the lanai! We spent most of our time there. Loved watching the waves, the light, and the weather patterns. The BEST SHOWER EVER, inside and outside. We've been coming to Kauai for 25 years; usually stay in Hanalei. This was our 1st time to Anini. We will be back!

The house is so cute and homey

Reviewed on 2016-10-19 by Kathy D. , Spokane, WA
Overall
5

The location is beyond beautiful. The house is so cute and homey and very comfortable without being too formal - perfect for the beach and the lanai is such a great place to hang out to eat or rest and enjoy the view. KVR provides such great service; it was so nice to have keys and driving directions waiting at the car rental when we arrived.

The ocean is right out the door.

Reviewed on 2015-08-08 by Diane M. , San Francisco, CA
Overall
5

The view is spectacular. The ocean is right out the door. We always wanted to come to Kauai and 1 1/2 years ago we stayed at a hotel. Then we found Anini Beach!

Well appointed kitchen

Reviewed on 2015-05-02 by Peter F. , Barrington, MA
Overall
5

We loved the simple, tasteful furnishings, well appointed kitchen, outdoor equipment, and of course, the location! I loved the soaking tub and outdoor showers.

Great views and access to the beach

Reviewed on 2014-11-02 by Heather T. , N.S.W. AUSTRALIA
Overall
5

Everything we needed for a vacation was here. Great views and access to the beach. Quiet, with no "thru" traffic.

It feels like my own home when I am here

Reviewed on 2014-09-13 by Amy B. , Fairfax, CA
Overall
5

We loved watching the view from inside and out on the porch. Lots of snorkeling in front of the house. It has been nicely fixed up; painted, new counters, bedspreads, etc. I love Punahele Hale. It feels like my own home when I am here.

I highly recommend staying here

Reviewed on 2012-06-16 by Maggie M. , Santa Cruz, CA
Overall
5

We stayed at Punahele Hale for a week. This house is perfection and honestly the pictures don't do it justice. The kitchen has been remodeled and the pics also don't show that the lanai is the best spot on the island to watch the sunset. The neighborhood is quiet and the garden in the back is small but lovely. We have rented many places on-line and several have been misleadingly awful. This home is the first that was far better than the pictures show and I highly recommend staying there.