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Modern Comfort Meets Old Hawai‘i • Steps to Tunnels Beach TVNC 1134

Holiday home in Hanalei with kitchen and patio

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Hale Ho'olapanai
Hale Ho’olapanai
Nearby Tunnels Beach
Exterior
Front Lanai

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Haena, HI
  • Place, Kepuhi Point Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Makua Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Haena Beach Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern Comfort Meets Old Hawai‘i • Steps to Tunnels Beach TVNC 1134


Hale Ho’olapanai—freshly and fully renovated—welcomes you into a brand-new island sanctuary where everything feels crisp, beautiful, and effortlessly comfortable. This oceanside cottage sits on a dreamy one-acre beachfront parcel with sweeping mountain and waterfall views that shift with the light.

Step back in time to a slower, more peaceful Kaua‘i. This two-bedroom cottage is perfect for a couple or a small family looking to unwind in a truly magical setting. Spend slow mornings under the blooming Poinciana tree, picnic in the shade, or let the kids run free on the wide, sun-kissed lawn. Wander a few steps down the path and you’ll find yourself on one of the island’s most spectacular sandy beaches—soft sand, azure blue water, and unbelievably close.

Tucked into the lush garden community of Hā‘ena, Hale Ho’olapanai places you moments from world-class snorkeling at Tunnels (Makua) Beach, the island’s gorgeous wet and dry caves, and the iconic trailhead and golden curve of Ke‘e Beach. It’s a place where modern comfort meets timeless Hawai‘i… and where every day ends with salt on your skin and the sound of the ocean drifting through the palms.
This is a Mana Kauai Island Vacations home and we follow many practices that support tourism. We do the work so you don’t have to.
This transient vacation rental is located in the tsunami evacuation zone.
TVNC 1134, TA 047-967-5392-01, GET 047-967-5392-01
As required by the law of Kauai County here is our 24-Hour Contact, Kauai Island Vacations Inc. (808) 826-1111.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
On-site 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
Property Registration Number 580100160002, GE-047-967-5392-01, TA-047-967-5392-01

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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.
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Map
Haena, HI

What's nearby

  • Kepuhi Point Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Makua Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Haena Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Maniniholo Dry Cave - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wainiha Beach Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hanalei Bread Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Comfort Meets Old Hawai‘i • Steps to Tunnels Beach TVNC 1134 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern Comfort Meets Old Hawai‘i • Steps to Tunnels Beach TVNC 1134?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Comfort Meets Old Hawai‘i • Steps to Tunnels Beach TVNC 1134?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Comfort Meets Old Hawai‘i • Steps to Tunnels Beach TVNC 1134?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Comfort Meets Old Hawai‘i • Steps to Tunnels Beach TVNC 1134 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Makua Beach and Kepuhi Point Beach. Haena Beach Park and Maniniholo Dry Cave are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zack S.

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

Beach house

Very nice place to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Peaceful beautiful beach cottage

Excellent property, easy beach access, quiet neighborhood. We loved our stay. A wonderful place to enjoy Kauai
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

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

Great location

A very quiet part of the island. The beaches are wonderful and easy to get to. Riding the bicycles around was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Quiet space with tons of room

Just a few steps from an awesome beach, lots of outside tables, big and comfortable bed. Awesome spot!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

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

Beautiful Stay

We had a lovely stay at this property. It was very well equipped with everything we needed. We loved having the beach right there. We played bocce ball on the lawn every night. Overall, it was a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lived this property!

I'll be coming back. Well prepared for visitors to enjoy their stay. Clean, spacious, great location, enjoyed the small thoughtful amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

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

Classic Hawaiian Beach Bungalow

Great location in Wainiha just off the beach. The cottage is very well stocked with extras of everything. It’s very clean and super comfortable. The Management Team was friendly and helpful with all pre-arrival questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel W.

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

Amazing experience

The house was exactly how I pictured Hawaii. Our host Joanne was amazing. The house was the cleanest Vrbo house I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ari P.

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

Unique beach getaway on the north shore

Our group found the property to be even better than pictures showed. The layout was great, allowing everyone to gather around while cooking and eating. Short walk to exclusive access to tunnels was amazing. Property was immaculately clean and beds were very comfy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

justin s.

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

Great spot

You are close to everything that matters. Water is rough in the winter, but overall it was a great spot. Enjoy!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Sweet historic accommodations

This is a sweet, charming, throwback type of accommodation. It has a Hawaiian beach feel to it that is harder to come by as these properties are being demo'ed for McMansions etc. We would stay there again. It has easy access to an uncrowded beach. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kyla K.

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

Charming, no frills

We enjoyed our stay at this property, in a quiet residential neighborhood with amazing proximity to beautiful beaches. The cottage is on the older side and definitely showing some wear and tear, but the beds were comfortable, kitchen well-stocked, surroundings quiet and peaceful. Perfect size and baby-friendly for the three of us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

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

The beach is mesmerizing!

We had a great time in the Haena property. The management team took care of all of our needs promptly? The beach, only a few steps away, is lovely. We enjoyed snorkeling just a short walk down the beach at Tunnels beach. The Napali Coast hike was rough but well worth it. Gorgeous views! FYI- the helicopter tour ( doors off) Spectacular! M & M
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T., Sydney, Australia

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

An old-world charmer near Tunnels

One of the few remaining authentic cottages in Haena, oozing old Hawaiian charm and homeliness. The location can’t be beaten, just a stone’s throw from the north coast’s best beaches, which are otherwise impossible to park at; so having the ability to walk or cycle (3 bikes are provided) to Tunnels Beach is an absolute godsend. Apparently a complete rebuild of the house is on the cards. But my advice is to book now and enjoy the old-world Kauai vibes while they last!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliska V.

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

Magical Paradise

We loved the little home nestled under a beautiful guardian tree with flowers and Birds all around. The house had everything we needed including bikes. snorkel gear and vitamix blender. The only little challenge was that the beach is right in front of the house however there is another house as a private property and you have to organize an accesss if you want to go directly, so you walk through someone’s garden. Otherwise there is a public beach access about 3 min bike ride.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

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

Lovely house with a great location

Our family enjoyed our time here, and the proximity to Tunnels Beach (a short walk) and Hanalei (a 10 minute drive) was excellent. The home was incredibly clean and had all of the things we needed during our stay (great linens, washer/dryer, full kitchen). One thing to note is the walls don't go all the way to the ceiling, so you don't get a ton of privacy in the bedrooms. Fine for our family, but not great if you're traveling with two couples. One other thing I wish we would have done was packed coffee in our suitcases. We arrived late evening (around 8 pm) and every store on the island was closed. Having coffee readily available (without driving) would have been so nice!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Brenda B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Our visit

This is a quaint house in a great location, with lots of kitchen gadgets. As others have said, the walls in the bedrooms don't go all the way to the ceiling, so it is best for one couple, maybe with some young kids-- when one person has lights on, or is talking, everyone will see/hear them. Even though it is only a few minute walk to the beach, of course you don't get that "right on the beach" feeling. One reason I chose this house were the many reviews that noted how clean it was. However, while the house was superficially clean, it needs a deep cleaning—lots of insects, dust, etc. near the walls, behind the beds etc. Outdoor furniture very dirty; we cleaned the table so we could use it. Some of the linens in the closet were clean, but in many cases smelly. Most of the dishes in the cabinets were not very clean especially when we got behind the front row. Our contact Joanne was very attentive in setting up our visit, and when we left, I sent her an email about the need for a deep cleaning, and she immediately thanked us and said she would talk to the team. So, could just be a one time oversight.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Heavenly Hanalei/ Haena

You can’t beat the location as far as scenery goes!!! So incredibly beautiful. It is about a 10 min drive from Hanalei so be sure to grab groceries in Hanalei before heading out.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Minnesota

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

Location

Great location directly on the beach with a nice deck overlooking the ocean beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Paradise!

Wonderful house with the best location if you love snorkeling, hiking, or swimming in the ocean - all within walking distance. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Great Beach Cottage, Amazing Location

This property is the perfect North Shore beach cottage, in an amazing location, literally steps away one of the best secluded beaches on the north shore, yet just a two minute beach walk from the world famous Tunnels Beach. The property is quiet, air conditioned, furnished with high quality towels and linens. It will be our north shore go to destination on future trips.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francois C.

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

Embodies the spirit of the north shore

Such an amazing location, right next to Tunnels beach (a short walk via either the road or along the beach), and also a short easy drive to Hanalei for restaurants and shop (not to mention some of the best shave ice on the island at Wishing Well)! House was true to the listing, with all the amenities we needed, and a great large lanai for meals or relaxing. Joanne was very responsive, and able to provide additional help with the vacation if needed. The large grassy areas both in front and back of the house are great for kids to play in too. A perfect spot to spend some time on the north shore!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Paradise found

We loved the location of this rental and had a great holiday here. The shower is spacious with a view. A big kitchen with all you need. Lots of towels. Comfortable king sized beds. We have no complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little house close to the beach

Nice little house that is an easy walk to the beach in a quiet neighborhood. The orange and grapefruit trees were a bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

dan s.

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

Lovely house only steps away from the beach

This house is situated one house back from a beautiful, quiet stretch of beach on the north shore of Kauai. Often we were the only people on the whole beach (vs. one day we spent at the very crowded south shore beaches) Very well equipped kitchen and overall a well-appointed house. Only thing to be aware of is that the two bedrooms don't have ceilings - they're open to the lofted space along with the rest of the house. Not an issue for us, but if you needed real privacy (couple traveling with children, two couples in different rooms, etc.), it's worth knowing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joanne or Holly

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Aloha! We have been managing and been the primary booking agent for some amazing vacation rental homes on Kauai for 20 years. We feel extremely blessed to be able to live on this beautiful island taking care of our wonderful guests and clients and caring for these beautiful vacation homes. There is no better place to experience the Aloha Spirit in others and in yourself. We will share opportunities to experience and participate in true Hawaiian cultural events. We will share the best Hawaiian small businesses and boutique shops, organic farmer’s markets, and local fish markets. There are so many adventures and beautiful experiences that you can explore on Kauai and we can help you find the best tour companies, vendors, wellness technicians, and chefs. We pride ourselves on stocking our homes with all of the goodies to make your stay that much more special. We also work behind the scenes to help you reduce your carbon footprint when staying on-island. Providing eco products, double filtered water systems in many of our homes so that you can bring your water bottle and avoid purchasing endless plastic bottles of water, voluntary composting recycling, water bubblers, and more. We live close to all of our homes and pride ourselves on our attention to detail and to our happy guests. Let us share the magic of our island with you. Our boutique company is Ohana-owned and operated. We keep it small and personable for our clients. Each vacation is special and unique, and we will help you make it the best vacation possible. Experience true aloha with us at Mana Kauai Island Vacations.
Holly Lazo, Founder and Principal Broker for Mana Kauai Island Vacations. The ON ISLAND CONTACT is: Holly or Joanne 808.826.1111

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The ON ISLAND CONTACT is: Holly or Joanne 808.826.1111

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