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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 house with a porch surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
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 blue house with a bamboo screen door and a shower.

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.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

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

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244

We're thrilled to share our house in Kauai with you!

There's a swimming pool, botanical garden-like setting, and location that's extremely convenient for exploring the island.

Our plunge pool is perfect for cooling off after a day at the beach or just lounging in all day while staring at the 100 year old monkeypod tree overhead.

The house is in a peaceful tropical location, but just 10 minutes drive to the beach, rainforest, restaurants and town of Kapa'a.

In the morning shadow of the legendary Sleeping Giant Mountain, amidst rainbows and waterfalls in the pastoral Wailua Valley, this private country home offers the feel of old Hawaii with a mix of modern. It's central location is perfect for exploring the spectacular garden isle of Kauai.

Within a 10 minute drive you can hit the beach, catch a wave, kayak a tropical river, hike the rainforest, climb a mountain, explore historic sites, water ski, hit a golf ball, bird watch, play tennis, horseback ride, mountain bike... whew! Or just relax and sleep late and awake to a symphony of birds in a lush tropical setting at the Sleeping Giant Cottage.

This one bedroom cottage is spacious and private with three large lanais (porches), and is surrounded by a beautiful lush yard with a wonderful variety of tropical fruits and flowers. It is not connected to any other home and is not part of a compound - for those who seek ultimate privacy and comfort, this is the perfect choice. In fact, we specialize in longer stays.

The Sleeping Giant has been a legal vacation rental with satisfied guests for over 20 years! Our permit number is TNVC #1244.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1683989vb
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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kapaa

Wailua Homesteads, a neighbourhood in Kapaa, is home to this holiday home. Wailua River State Park and Poli'ahu Heiau 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
  • ‪Da Imu - ‬11 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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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
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
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
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

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

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

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect Kauai stay

I LOVED this place! So peaceful and calm, felt so remote and yet only 10 minutes from Kapa'a. And the checkin was a breeze. I'd love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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