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Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244

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A covered patio area with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of greenery.
A blue house with a bamboo screen door and a shower.
A covered porch with a wooden floor, white wicker chairs, and a small table with a vase.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a covered patio, and a view of a house with large windows and a sliding door.
A house with a porch surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Kapaa, HI
  • Place, Nounou Mountain
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nawiliwili Harbor
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Poipu Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kapaa

Wailua Homesteads, a neighbourhood in Kapaa, is home to this holiday home. Kalapaki Beach and Wailua River State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach. Keahua Arboretum and Grove Farm Homestead are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Map
Kapaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Nounou Mountain - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Coconut Marketplace - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Kauai Museum - 16 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 19 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Poipu Beach - 41 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪JoJo’s Shave Ice - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wailua Drive In - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 located?

Located in Wailua Homesteads, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Nounou Mountain and within 3 miles (5 km) of Wailua River State Park and Opaekaa Falls. Pohaku-ho'ohanau and Pohaku Piko and Opaekaa Falls Overlook are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exterior of property was not quite as nice as the pictures, some deck boards were in poor condition and exterior was in need of cleaning. Interior was good. Pool is not heated. Overall a nice stay and a great host, Michelle was very responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and it was such a cute little cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet secluded spot. Host was very kind and helpful. We definitely want to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay, my wife and I had the best time and this central location made it easy to get to any place. After sight saying and hiking, this is the perfect home to relax and recuperate and get ready to go again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Had everything we needed. Love Kauai.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’m a critic for cleanliness, and it was flawless. It felt comfortable and homey. Beautiful drive to get to the beach, and a great central location if you want to explore both north and south equally. It was the perfect, secluded spot for a relaxing trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and peaceful stay

Lovely cottage in a quiet residential neighborhood. Well equipped and responsive hosts. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really great spot

It's not far from whatever you need, but also out of the way enough that it feels private and more remote. The property itself is perfect for honeymooners. We stayed in three VRBOs during our honeymoon in Hawaii, and this was my wife's favorite.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little spot

We really enjoyed our stay. Convenient location. Very quiet. Would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location, cute and tranquil

Loved our stay here, hope to be back someday, we loved the screened in porch with day bed, surrounded by greenery and trees, the plunge pool, and the beautiful views nearby. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful backyard garden- lots of privacy

The enclosed back porch is a very relaxing place to sit quietly with a book or tablet. We loved this place. We will be repeat offenders!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

This is a perfect location for talravelers exploring hawaii. It has beautiful scenery on the way to the house. The house itself is exactly as pictured. And hosts had everything necessary for beach days
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Beautiful location, excellent communication with the owner as well as extremely hospitable. Sad to learn the property is up for sale.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Hi there, we are the new owners of the place! Just wanted to let you know the cottage will continue to be available for vacation rentals so you can stay here for years to come. Mahalo!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Little Cottage

We loved this property! Very clean & comfortable with all the necessities. The location is great -- very easy to find and right outside of Kapaa with easy access to all parts of the island. The weather was cool and rainy for much of our stay (which is why it is such a beautiful, lush island!), so did not get much use of the pool, but it is a nice addition for warmer weather. We would definitely stay at Sleeping Giant Cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Kauai Adventure

We found this house to be the perfect location for exploring the island!! The house was as advertised - I would describe it as clean and cozy. It was wonderful to come back after a day of exploring and be able to cool off in the splash pool and relax out on the screened in porch (my favorite part of the house!). Our kids found the pull out couch to be perfectly comfortable and we all enjoyed the easy access to washer and dryer during our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very responsive to our 1 small issue and it was resolved quickly. They went above and beyond. House had great amenities. 2 boxes of tissue mosthosts ignore this. Plenty of TP small starter dove soap. There was shampoo conditioner body wash laundry soap and sun screen all great when you are staying on an Island you dont have to run out for basics.and the ice maker works
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Tournament

We came across this property because it was close to the sporting complex our sons tournament was being held at. We absolutely love this cottage. It was clean and comfortable. Perfect for our little family. The kitchen has everything you need. The two porches and the little plunge pool were great. I would definitely stay here again. The host was very quick to message back and accommodate us. Mahalo The Medeiros Ohana
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming cottage in private lush setting, excellent value

My husband and I stayed at the cottage for 5 nights in late Februaryearly March and had a wonderful experience. The central location is convenient to whatever activities you decide to do, We especially liked coming home from a big day of hiking, grilling fresh fish, sipping Mai Tais and reading/relaxing in the comfortable living room and lanai among the private, lush tropical landscaping, birds, etc. The cottage is an excellent value for the price. We also appreciated the owner, Rick's, thoughtfulness as he took the time to send us island information ahead of time, and checked in with us to be sure all was well. Thank you Rick!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise!

Normally we stay at a beach resort when we visit Kauai but we wanted to have the opportunity to cook our own meals this time. We will definitely be returning to this little cottage. Super clean, excellent communication from hosts. Super cool cat that lives on the property! Short drive to the beach and downtown Kapaa. Perfect location to avoid contra flow traffic as there are a few ways to get to the cottage, so no waiting around! The pool is perfect size for a small family. Enjoy the sounds of the birds and just relax! Thank you Michelle and Rohin, we will be back soon. Oh and this cottage has ALL the beach equipment you could possibly need. Chairs, umbrella, ice chests, snorkel gear. You name it, they have it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Kauai Getaway.

We had a lovely stay at the Sleeping Giant Cottage. We loved having our coffee in the morning sitting on the screened in lanai, to be fair we spent almost all our waking time on the lanai. We were able walk to the trailhead for the Sleeping Giant. We enjoyed the privacy of the plunge pool and it was a great place to cool off! The cottage was surrounded by greenery and trees, it was very nice to just enjoy the views. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals at home. There is no AC in the cottage, however they supply plenty of fans and there is great air flow in the house with lots of windows and sliding doors. Location of the Cottage was great for us, it was secluded and tucked away from the main villages. It took about 11 minutes to get into Wialua by car. We would definitely come back and recommend for couples looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two Boomers

The cottage, just up the hill in a residential area at the base of the Sleeping Giant Mountain, was exactly as represented and perfect for us Kauai is not that large of an island ; therefore the central location of the cottage made it easy to reach anyplace on the island you wanted to go. Minutes away to the south is Lihue, airport, COSTCO, Walmart, Target. To the north Kapaa, Safeway and the best shave ice on the island ...Wailua Shave Ice (Strawberry/Mango with snow cap and foam). Day trips north are Hanalei and south/west to Waimea and Kokee State Park. If you want to feel like you are at home, kitchen, laundry, screened lanai, lush yard then it’s perfect. If you want maid service, room service, walk to restaurants and bars or an all inclusive experience it’s not the place for you. For us it was perfect, neighborhood cat “Tortilla” would saunter by to say hi and the outside garden shower was more than delightful. Hawk and “T” (Boomers on a honeymoon)
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tucked away in the hills surrounded by greenery. When we checked in at around 430 all the windows were closed and the house was quite warm because there is no AC but after an hour with the windows open it was very pleasant. The location is good for both northern and southern excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10

This house was amazing. Very clean and the pool was so much fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Super awesome, quiet, beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for private vacation rental!

We LOVED this house! It’s in a beautiful, more private area and was just a quick drive down to the beach. Lydgate Park nearby was amazing!! The pool is a little smaller than we realized but it was great for the kids to splash around in. If we ever go back to Hawaii this is definitely where we will stay again. The hosts were fantastic and very responsive. Thank you for helping make our trip awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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