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Your Storybook Tropical Island Escape at Anini Beach- TVNC 1361

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Anini Reef Cottage
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Stunning ocean views!
Anini Reef Cottage
Anini Beach is great for watersports!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Anini Beach
  • Place, Hanalei Bay
  • Place, Sealodge Beach
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Your Storybook Tropical Island Escape at Anini Beach- TVNC 1361

Tucked beneath swaying palms and just steps from the gentle turquoise waters of Anini Beach, this enchanting one-bedroom cottage is pure island charm. With its vintage flair and dreamy, movie-set vibes, it’s the perfect hideaway for romantic retreats, solo escapes, or anyone seeking a little magic by the sea. Wake up to ocean breezes, stroll the quiet shoreline, and fall asleep to the sound of waves—this is Hawai‘i at its most heart-stealing. Anini Beach’s protected waters are great for kayaking, stand up paddling, and snorkeling.

We team up with you to protect this beautiful island:
At the Anini Reef Cottage, sustainability is part of the experience. We are committed to reducing single-use plastics and ask each guest to bring a reusable metal water bottle. These can be packed in a checked bag or carried empty through TSA and filled at the airport. During your stay, you’ll enjoy ultra-pure, filtered tap water. And if you enjoy sparkling water, your in-house water bubbler is available to make fresh sparkling water.
North Shore Adventures Await
While the cottage encourages a slower pace, adventure is never far away. Just a short drive brings you to the best of Kauai’s North Shore, including:
• Hanalei Bay – World-renowned for its crescent beach and charming surf town.
• Kilauea Lighthouse & Wildlife Refuge – A must-visit for bird watchers and scenic vistas.
• Na Pali Coast & Ha‘ena State Park – Hike the iconic Kalalau Trail or explore pristine Ke‘e Beach. (Permits required)
Some of the Cottage’s amenities:
• Complimentary beach wagon for easy transport of gear
• Three beach cruiser bicycles for cruising Anini’s scenic beachside road
Please note: This vacation home is located in a tsunami evacuation zone.

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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: 18
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 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
Property Registration Number 4530070120002, TVNC 1361, GE-066-598-2464-01, TA-066-598-2464-01

About the area

Kilauea

Located in Kilauea, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Kauai Mini Golf and Princeville Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Kilauea, HI

What's nearby

  • Anini Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Princeville Center - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Sealodge Beach - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 16 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪1 Kitchen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Holy Grail Donuts - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Storybook Tropical Island Escape at Anini Beach- TVNC 1361 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Storybook Tropical Island Escape at Anini Beach- TVNC 1361?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Storybook Tropical Island Escape at Anini Beach- TVNC 1361?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Storybook Tropical Island Escape at Anini Beach- TVNC 1361 located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Anini Beach and Wyllie's Beach. Ka Lae o Kowali and Sealodge Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location with a rustic and peaceful home base. The steps up into the bathroom and bedroom can be a bit tricky if you’re not paying attention. Great spot for hoeymooners and someone who appreciates peace and tranquility.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Amazing little piece of Kauai

The house is perfect for a couple. House had everything we needed for an amazing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maykin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was a little piece of heaven! Just as described! The perfect place for our little family of three to enjoy vacation time! You won’t get a better location! Steps to the beach with great snorkeling! It’s well equipped! We enjoyed the paddle boards and beach supplies! Can’t wait to return! Host was attentive to our needs! Thank you for sharing this gem with travelers! Best sunsets and best outdoor showers!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Honeymoon

I couldn’t think of a better place to spend our first portion of our honeymoon. This place is amazing and the best location on Kauai!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enrique S.

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

Paradise

My wife and I have come to Kauai every year in different properties ,this boat house is the most beautiful we ever been, the location steps to the water is amazing, Jimmy the manager of as very helpful and friendly ..we are looking for come back n hopefully next year
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

A Slice of Heaven

It doesn’t get much better than this. We stayed for three nights for our 25th anniversary. The listing and the reviews made me want to rent this property and getting here made me wanna buy it. Your steps from the beach, which, although not private, is as close as it gets to it. The bed is super comfy and we slept great every night. We enjoyed watching the sunset from the front yard area and from the couch in the living area. I can go on and on about the amenities and how great this property is, but you won’t understand until you actually stay here. We will definitely be back. Thank you to Joanne for being a fantastic communicator as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele m.

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

Charming

Everything we expected and more! The cottage was Like stepping back in time. So many interesting objects to discover. Truely unique! The location was incredible! Quiet and private but just a short drive to everything you need. The beach right out the front door, and the beautiful gardens behind the cottage were spectacular!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

TJ P.

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

Amazing

Property is well cared for and has lots to offer! Property manager communicates promptly and works to make sure your needs are met, they worked with us so that we could use the beach chairs after our checkout time. Would def go back!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely place. Wonderful hosts. Just so beautiful. A short walk to a very swimmable beach. Paradise!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A more charming little place may not exist on Earth.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Cozy, Quaint, Beach Cottage made for the ultimate in relaxation!

If you want a totally relaxing beach experience then check out the Anini Reef Beach Cottage. It is as advertised, a few short steps from the beach, not a lot of other people around and conveniently close to Princeville and Hanalei.The Anini Reef Beach cottage is perfect for two people; fitting in more might be “tight”. The cottage is decorated in a cozy style with lots of fun “nick nacks” placed in various places (look around to find them!). Keeping the windows open allows for the “white noise” of the ocean; the waves will accompany you as you fall asleep. The kitchen is small but very functional with a coffee maker, convection oven, microwave and toaster. Poke around in the cabinets to find dishes, cleaning supplies, etc. The bathroom is well appointed with a stall shower (great water pressure and temp) and a fan to keep the moisture out of the room.The bedroom is located at the back of the cottage and includes a ceiling fan (with a light) as well as an air conditioner. Just off the bedroom is the laundry room with a state of the art washer and dryer which is great to use for towels and bathing suits.The cottage comes equipped with beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards. You will need to rent your own snorkel gear. Most importantly, prior to arrival, read all the instructions/information sent by the team at Mana Kauai Island Vacations. We worked with Joanne and she provided outstanding customer service.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany J.

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

excellent location and well equipped home

This was our fist visit to Kauai and the location of this house was terrific on private beach with Kilauea and Hanalei nearby. The king bed was comfortable and we appreciated the full size fridge, the ample towels, washer and dryer, beach chairs, umbrella and bogie boards. The kitchen was well stocked and the high quality blender made making pina coladas a delight. Very cute and would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J P.

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

Exactly what we were hoping for....

Sweet & cozy private-feeling, not-too-precious cottage in a lush rainforest-y microclimate directly across a quiet sandy dead-end road from the beach. [Careful wading ok, not ideal for swimming as there is dangerous rip/two channels to the left of the house) An easy drive into Hanalei -- also super low-key & vibey -- as well as near stunning hiking.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor O.

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

Amazing cottage on the beach

My wife and I are not resort people. We like a bit more adventure so when we found this cottage, we knew it was perfect. Neat and tidy like a ship’s cabin, it has everything you need and nothing you don’t. It’s away from the hotels and resorts but close enough to pop in and grab a bite or run to the store. Oh, and the beach is 20 steps from the front door. Anini beach isn’t crowded and seems to be where the locals come. The beach is protected and always calm. You can do a little snorkeling here, the reef is shallow, but great place for beginners. We can’t say enough about this magical boathouse other than we will be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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

Perfect cottage on the beach

Location was great. Easy drive to towns and restaurants. Peace and quiet at the end of the road on Anini Beach . Would return .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

chapman c.

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

Cozy, beautiful cabin on the beach

We had a great time. A great spot, great host, and a setting out of movie. For a secluded getaway on the north shore this place is terrific
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

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

Our stay in the boathouse on Anini beach

This rental is amazing! The boathouse is charming and has everything you need and the yard and gardens are beautiful. You are steps away from Anini beach, which in our opinion is the best beach on the island 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

Absolute Paradise

We couldn't have loved this property more. It is a perfect little home just steps from the beach. Like most Hawaiian homes, it doesn't have air conditioning, but it has well-screened windows, so we slept with them open at night. It is clean and well-appointed with a comfortable bed. Most importantly, it is on a secluded road well away from most people visiting Anini Beach. Some early mornings and evenings we had the beach to ourselves, but we were always two of maybe 10 or 12 at the most. The home included beach chairs and towels, and Stephanie provided us with some excellent recommendations for hikes and other activities. Internet is spotty in the immediate area, so we were also thankful for the strong wifi. We are already dreaming of how we can get back to this beautiful property as quickly as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

tammy k.

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

amazing!

wow! This place is just amazing! So quaint, and the location?! TO DIE FOR! We spent evenings on the front lawn, with the ocean in front of us, watching beautiful sunsets. Turtles bob their heads out of the water that is directly in front of the home! Thanks for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy L.

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

Treasure Chest

This charming boathouse is full of nautical treasures. We appreciated the cleanliness, flashlight, beach chairs, beach towels, and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

Best location for quiet, in the beach stay.

Great property with amazing attention to detail. Perfect location. We loved this stay! Thanks.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

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

Heaven on Earth

If you look up the word heaven in the dictionary ... there should be a picture of this house. Absolutely wonderful stay. My daughter and I came for a week....and wanted to stay forever. Its secluded, without being too far away from shopping, dining, and activities. Its about a 10 minute drive to Hanalei, which we went to frequently. The kitchen is amply stocked with supplies, plenty of equipment if you want to cook while there ... which we did a couple of nights. There is an excellent fish market in Hanalei... the freshest fish ever, and sushi rolls to die for. There is also a gas grill which was super clean, and worked easily and perfectly. The house is whistle clean, and just enough space for the 2 of us. There is a "charming" rooster that lives close by that woke us up every morning!! Its just part of the charm of this wonderful home. Oh..and you really can't get closer to the beach, it's right across the street, and we were the ONLY ones on it for the entire week. It offers both full sun and full shade. its super calm on this beach, great snorkeling and swimming. I'm not a strong swimmer, but I felt perfectly safe in the water here. We also loved watching the Kite Surfers who frequent this beach daily. We drove to Poipu Beach one day and did some exploring and shopping, But honestly, we couldn't wait to get back to our little paradise on Anini beach. I've rented around the world, and this gem is in my top 3. Do yourself a favor ... book it NOW.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Secluded Getaway

The cottage was clean and as advertised. There is a secluded strip of beach right across the street from the cottage with very few if any other people around. It's the perfect escape from the sometimes chaotic tourist activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyn P.

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

30th Anniversary

This was the perfect getaway with the perfect lady. This place is amazing. Very quaint and romantic, very clean , a perfect location. Everything was there that you would possibly need. We loved it so much that we definitely will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Perfect location on North Shore

We loved our stay here! It had everything we needed to enjoy the cottage and the area. The location is fantastic for access to local beaches, attractions and amenities. The cottage was super clean. There is great privacy. Excellent place to watch the sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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