Apartment

Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops

Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Sunset over Bali' Hi.
Overview of Unit (old couch & chair)
Queen Bed
Kitchenet with new Fridge
Kitchen / Den with new pullout couch (with USB charging ports)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Princeville, HI
  • Place, Princeville Makai Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanalei Bay
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops

This spacious, newly renovated second floor unit provides unique, breathtaking views of South Pacific against the backdrop of mesmerizing, romantic sunsets behind Bali' Hai' from your front porch.

The rear balcony offers equally spectacular views of Hanalei Bay, with waterfalls gently cascading into the green lush rainforest of the world famous Na Pali Coast. Because you are above the tall tree tops, you get the sense that you are in your very own Tree House! It is the perfect place for a romantic Honeymoon, family vacation, or just a special get-away. Literally, across the street, is the perfect location to catch the seasonal whale migration and the big surf of Kauai's famed North Shore. You can take one of three paths to three different Beaches, including Hideaways Beach, Secret Beach, or the beach at Hanalei Bay at the base of The St. Regis Hotel. All offer safe snorkeling areas where you can enjoy colorful marine life with complimentary snorkel gear provided with the studio apartment. Beach chairs and beach towels are also provided to our guests. There is free off street parking steps from the front door. There is also free Wi-Fi and landline long distance telephone service to the US Mainland and Canada. There is a cable HDTV, DVD player, and CD player.

This unit has recently been completely renovated with the assistance of a professional decorator and designer to give it that genuine old Hawaiian look that is clean and inviting. The 20' ceilings give a sense of spacious openness typical of traditional Polynesian homes. My most recent addition is a brand new 14" Plush Pillow Top Queen Mattress, with 4" of Pillow Top for a well-deserved good night's sleep after a day of island activities. I have also added a new powerful 15,000 BTU window A/C unit for those rare warm days.

The studio has a kitchenette with a Wet Bar and a full-size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, a 12-cup coffee pot, an Air Fryer, Crock Pot, blender, toaster, and place settings for four guests. However, please note that there is NO OVEN or STOVE TOP. The unit is designed primarily for heating up leftovers and light snacks. If you run a Google Search of this address (5301 Ka Haku Road, Princeville), it will display Side 1 only (which has a Full Kitchen). That is VRBO Property # 253851. Google will not display THIS Side 2 of the duplex. So, please do NOT rely upon a Google Search for this unit since Google cannot distinguish between Side 1 and Side 2. I mention this to avoid any confusion.

For the convenience of guest staying several days, I recently installed a small combo washer/dryer unit in the bathroom closet. It is designed for light loads only, and is quiet and clean. Because it is NOT vented, please allow anywhere between 2 to 3 hours drying time. You can set it for Wash Cycle AND Dry Cycle at one time, and simply leave for the day as it will automatically switch from "Wash" to "Dry" on its own. An Instructional Sheet is taped to the top of the unit itself.

The bathroom has also been completely modernized with new granite tile, cabinetry, granite counter tops, and a vessel sink. A hair dryer, iron, and ironing board is also provided.

This unit sleeps up to four guests with a queen bed (with the new pillow top mattress) and a queen Futon couch. The unit has a window AC unit as well as two new remote control ceiling fans for those rare warm days.

Do you need more room? Please see my HomeAway Property #253851 for Side 1 of this duplex which can sleep an additional six guests. Side 1 is a larger unit with a loft. It has a FULL kitchen has been recently remodeled with all new modern major appliances, cabinets, granite counter tops, deep well sink with a garbage disposal, and other convenient amenities. The kitchen is fully equipped to prepare meals. There is a new stackable washer/dryer behind closed doors.

That unit (Side 1) sleeps up to six guests with a king bed, a queen sleeper sofa, and two twin beds in the loft area which is easily accessible with a newly designed staircase. The unit has window AC unit as well as two new remote control ceiling fans for those rare warm days. Side 1 rents for $ 235.00 per night, plus applicable tax of 13.42% and a Maid Service Cleaning fee of $175.00.

You can rent just one side or both, depending on the number of guest in your party.

Gentle, cool trade winds off the South Pacific, complimented with your private views of the Mountains, Bali’ Hai’, and Hanalei Bay will leave you with lasting memories of The Garden Isle. Come and allow yourself to be pampered in what is truly Paradise.

As a seasoned traveler myself, the condo has been specially appointed with every amenity and convenience to make your vacation truly stress free. No unnecessary trips to the store to buy things for your stay. All is provided, just bring your sunscreen and Mai Tai mix.

Of the dozens of countries and hundreds of towns and villages I have traveled to in the world, none compares to the sheer natural beauty of the North Shore of Kauai. Come to relax…and be pampered…you deserve it!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-172-441-1986-02, TA-148-721-9240-13

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Princeville

Located in Princeville, this apartment is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens 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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Princeville, HI

What's nearby

  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hanalei Valley Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Princeville Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪1 Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Spot North Shore - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience the Island Paradise of Kauai's North Shore from Above the Treetops located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Island Sails and Princeville Makai Golf Club. Princeville Golf Club Prince Course and Sealodge Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful stay with amazing views!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a short stay but this property and location in Princeville was perfect for us celebrating our honeymoon. There was only one occasion in which the “permit” spaces in the parking lot were all taken, but it wasn’t a big deal because we weren’t there long. I loved the walking distance to Hideaways Beach, a must-do! So beautiful for sunset, not packed, and we saw sea turtles snorkeling there! The condo had everything we needed minus a working washer/dryer, but it was ok since we were there a short time. The views from the lanai are beautiful and relaxing. I would recommend this property and stay here again!
Sunset from Hideaways Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location! The price for the condo was well worth the value!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Princeville Gem

Really enjoyed our stay here! Great location in Princeville, which made it convenient to get to the local shops and restaurants and also Hanalei Bay. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Boogie boards were great to have provided for us! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Rachelle A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was great and check in/out was easy, but the lack of cleanliness made the stay uncomfortable. Bathroom rug had lots of hair and dirt on it, obviously hadn't been washed in a while. Bathroom sink had what looked to be spit around the edges (wiped off so not hard water stains). Washer/dryer was broken. Air conditioner was filthy and ran loudly (probably due to that). Plastic shower curtain hadn't been cleaned or replaced in quite some time. Won't be recommending or returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was close to shopping and dining.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We felt right at home in this apartment. Comfy bed, cool enough at night to not need to run the AC and plenty of beach equip to use. My favorite thing was hearing the birds wake up in the forested jungle that the balcony overlooks - right at sunrise there is an explosion of bird songs that is so beautiful to hear. It was my 20 minutes of morning meditation each day. And there is a nice view of Hanalei bay off to the side. You can also walk across the street and watch the sunset with everyone else staying in the condos!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

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

Slice of Paradise in Princeville

We loved the property. The views from the front and the rear balcony were breathtaking!. I miss it already!! It was in excellent proximity to everything you want to see in the northern area of Kauai. Communication was great with Jim, the owner. As described in the listing, it did not have a stove or oven but we knew that ahead of time. We were able to eat breakfast there, packed some lunches for our hiking and beach days and ate our dinners out at great restaurants. We would definitely stay here again if we are lucky enough to return to beautiful Kauai!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerald R., North Bend, WA, USA

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

Short stay only!

Studio sized, good bed and shower. A refrigerator, but no way to prepare a hot meal. Poor small microwave, minimum dishes and silverware, and two cheesy plastic! wine glasses. Uncomfortable sofa and no chairs beyond the table chairs. A tough place to stay beyond a day or two.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Small but nice

We didn’t realize until arriving that this property didn’t have cooking facilities. Also, the beach/snorkeling equipment that was provided was in pretty bad shape. Fortunately, we had our own snorkeling equipment, but would have been hurting if we had planned on using what was promised.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Rémi C., Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful views

Same as another reviewer - I was comparing multiple units with a kitchen/kitchenette, and assumed there would at least be a hot plate. There is a rice cooker but it wasn't working. Because there are very few restaurants in the area this makes it better for shorter stays. I think a single hot plate would make a big difference. I appreciated the snorkeling equipment on the balcony, although make sure to check the masks and fins before heading out - there were a few broken fins and masks. Other than that this was a great place to stay and we enjoyed our time!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Great location

Great location. Sunset across the street. Little snafu with check in. Overall would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

It was nice but somewhat small. Best for a family of 2 or max 3.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

K K.

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

Great location!

This is a very comfortable rental in an excellent location...near a few amazing beaches within walking distance. Lovely treetop view from the back balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Kauai Getaway

Beach access was a little more difficult than expected but the location is lovely ! Adorable little house feels like a Hawaii hut in paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Beautiful spot

We loved our stay in Princeville! This cute apartment has the ocean on one side and the treetops on the other. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. Views, walks, sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana S.

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

Beautiful place away from everything!

The property was so much more than expected from the photos. The photos just don't do it justice! There are no lights out in that area and walking down the street at night over looking the waters was purely magical. I loved all the details that went into making this stay perfect. The laundry soap, the beach towels, the beach equipment. Thank you for making this. I'm most memorable and wonderful experience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was pretty good. Cannot complain.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

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

Beautiful!!

The pictures in the listing don’t do this place justice. We loved sitting on the back porch in the evenings with the birds chirping and the sound of the water. Right out front is the ocean. We were such an easy walk to Hideaways Beach and loved going to 1 Hanalei Resort for coffee with an amazing view. Also super easy walk to the golf course where we visited a weekly market and saw live music. Caught the shuttle to Ha’Ena Park right there as well. Loved the snorkel gear available; we took this down to Puu Poa Beach and saw amazing fish in the reefs!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

Great place

As in the ad. Great area nice modern and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna R.

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

Cute space

Enjoyed our stay. Loved having a washer/dryer combo. The bed is a memory foam mattress and the couch is a futon for additional sleeping. The owner has a lot of beach supplies available for your use!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Excellent experience

The stay was incredible. We arrived late at night so we didn't see much on the way in. Our first morning we woke up to a beautiful sunny day in princeville, walking to coffee and down to the beach before exploring the island more. The location was very convenient as we spent a significant amount of time in Hanalei and exploring the north shore. Beautiful area and very clean and convenient room. Jim was responsive and helpful to all our inquiries and requests. The room seemed bigger in person than in photos. Would definitely recommend this place in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Qian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property close to the hideaway beach. It took a minute for us to find but once you figure out where and how to operate the lockbox it was fine. The host was kind about check out time since our taxi couldn’t come for a hour. Overall, a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

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

Awesome place!

The location and views were beautiful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jim Nicholas

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Originally from Philadelphia, followed by Law School in Chicago, I have lived in sunny Florida for the past 31 years, and have been blessed with the opportunity to travel the world many times over, and although I have experienced, first hand, the beauty and adventure of many foreign lands, nothing in my travels compares to the North Shore of Kauai. It is, by far, the most beautiful, exotic, and romantic place on earth...a place where the landscape seems almost unreal...a place where one can truly find a piece of Heaven, right here on earth.

Why they chose this property

Hale Moi is conveniently located directly across from Hideaways Beach and the whale watching area...a place to enjoy the spectacular sunsets behind Bali Hi'. This second floor duplex is fully equipped with all the amenities and conveniences of modern living, nestled between the ocean and mountains, with full vistas of both. Truly, the best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

The unit was recently completely remodeled with all new bathroom tile, cabinets, vessel sink, a compact washer/dryer in the bathroom closet, a fully equipped Kitchenette with a full size Frig/Frezer, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, blender, and a Wet Bar with a garbage disposal. Brand new Pillow Top Queen Size mattress for a good nights sleep after a full day of exploring The Garden Island.

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English

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