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This magnificent, island-style estate truly exceeds all expectations.

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, white railings, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A dining room with a large table set for six, surrounded by chairs, with a view of a green landscape through large windows.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a scenic view, furnished with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large rug, and a cozy seating area.
A golf course with palm trees and a lighthouse in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Waimea State Recreational Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Faye Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Polihale State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Kekaha

Located in Kekaha, this holiday home is on the beach. Captain Cook Monument and Cook Landing Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Talk Story Bookstore and Catamaran Kahanu. Kauai Coffee Company and Hawaii Trading Post are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Waimea State Recreational Pier - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Faye Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Polihale State Park - 29 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Poipu Beach - 37 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 42 min drive - 50.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken In A Barrel Bbq - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jo Jo's Shave Ice - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Menehune Food Mart - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - Waimea - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Tacos - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This magnificent, island-style estate truly exceeds all expectations. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at This magnificent, island-style estate truly exceeds all expectations.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at This magnificent, island-style estate truly exceeds all expectations.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This magnificent, island-style estate truly exceeds all expectations.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This magnificent, island-style estate truly exceeds all expectations. located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Faye Museum, West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center and Waimea State Recreational Pier. Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital and Waimea Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would recommend this property and would love to stay here again. We brought my family and my father to celebrate his 97th birthday. We had plenty of room and the views are breathtaking and the beach is just a few steps away.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Although the house could be considered rustic, not being updated to 2026 standards that you find on HGTV, it is clean, well-maintained, super charming, and a perfect size for a large family or a bunch of friends who need a restful escape from the mainland. Watching the sunset from the front porch every night was something our entire family could not stop talking about. It simply can’t be beat.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2026
Mahalo nui loa for your kind review! We're happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit us again soon! Aloha!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay in Kauai

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing time at the Pakala Plantation house. Our party of seven adults had plenty of space, and we cooked many delicious meals in the massive kitchen. We spent our early mornings and evenings hanging out on the comfy front porch furniture.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2026
Mahalo nui loa for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the home. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Aloha!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A dream come true.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view and great location

The property was exactly as described online and the property management company was wonderful to work with. They did everything to accommodate our group and were very friendly. We absolutely loved our time at Pakala Plantation and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My co-workers and I enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. My one buddy is a chef and fixed breakfast and dinner each day. Definitely one of my favorite work trips that I’ve been on. Really liked the compressed timeline to get to work at Barking Sands this week. House was well maintained and clean. I would recommend adding the fact that this property does not have air conditioning…I didn’t really think about that until arrival…a bit warm but tolerable. Maybe have more ceiling fans.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation first time to Kauai

Great place and location photos and description very accurate. Was a bit warm but house had multiple fans to use. Chicken loved waking us up in time to start our day. Pretty much a private beach to ourselves. Highly recommended and will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Could not have asked for a better location to rest, relax, swim, enjoy cooking and eating together. Old school vacation - time together !! We had multiple cars which enabled everyone to explore according to their own timetable and interests. Was a good plan, as most activities were at least 15 mins away. Salt pond beach is a hidden gem for snorkeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pakala Magic

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Always the most amazing stay on Kauai!!! We loved spring for a change up! The house keeping was amazing & hpuse was very clean!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2024
Mahalo nui loa for your amazing review! We’re Happy to hear that your stay was as magical as ever and that you Enjoyed the spring season. We look forward to your next visit to Kaua’i. Aloha!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Step Back in Time

The elegance and beauty of old Hawaii, with modern convenience added. The house is an amazing piece of history. We researched the family, and imagined what it would have been like to gather on the wide porch, or around the dining table 100 years ago. Plenty of space to spead out or spend time together. The views are amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Both the property and location are amazing . The Beach and estate grounds are fantastic . The house is what it's described as. It's old an full of charm . It reminds me of the old farm houses I grew up in . If you need granite counter tops and TV's in every room and modern everywhere this isn't for you . If you want an amazing property , great location and perfect house to spend time with family friends while sitting out on the most amazing deck I've ever seen , this is your spot .
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2026
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review and important feedback for future guests! We're very happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit us again soon! Aloha!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Once in a lifetime trip!

The most beautiful and best place to stay on the island. Many locals will let you know once they know you’re staying there that you are on a prized location. We caught fish from the bank every single day, the turtles fed in front of us every single day. You’ll sit on the porch every morning watching the surfers and you’ll find yourself taking surf lesson soon after. Such an amazing experience and opoa is the best to deal with. Can’t thank they’re family enough for everything!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing property and stay! Beautiful views and lovely beach. The house is large and equipped with several beds and bathrooms. Kitchen was well stocked with all the essential pots, pans, plates, and cups of all kinds. Plenty of fridge space with 2 available. Patio furniture and beach chairs allow for wonderful morning views of surfers and evening sunsets. Easy access to beach. Completely satisfied.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Mahalo nui loa for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing stay and Enjoyed the beautiful views and lovely beach. It's wonderful to know that you found the house spacious and well-equipped with all the essentials. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay. Aloha.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gigi fest 2018

I am not sure I can put into words our stay. I planned this family reunion with my four siblings to celebrate a big birthday for me.. They were all a little reluctant to join in but when I sent them the info on the location and the house they agreed to go. My sister and I had been to your place last year with my nephew Skip Cocci, so we knew what to expect.. I can safely say they were all very impressed and loved it... We had plans for everyone to come and go as they pleased, we ended up doing everything together and spent every night around the dinning room table and out on the porch.. telling stories of our youth.. I am the youngest so it was great to hear the older ones tell their stories.. I was 21 when we lost our mom and hearing stories of her being told around that big table reminded me of many days spent at my grandparents house... We all had a wonderful time and the house brought a peace to us all... I hope to come back again next year.. the beach, sun sets and the stars were amazing.... thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home...
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
It is so neat to hear about the wonderful experiences our guests enjoy at Pakala. These are what make us so happy to be able to share our grandparents’ home with truly lovely families. Mahalo nui loa for your kind words and for helping us to maintain our treasured legacy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pakala Plantation paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was my ohana’s second time staying at this beautiful plantation house on Pakala Bay in Kauai. There was a total of 11 of us (we paid the extra person charges) and we returned here because we were able to fit very comfortably in this house. In September the mornings were cool, the afternoons and evenings were warm. This is your typical old beautiful plantation house with no air conditioning and we did use 100% of the fans provided in the evening to try to cool down to sleep. The kitchen is large with all you need to make family meals. We enjoyed a family meal together every evening on the beautiful dining room. Again, the room. The dining table sat all of us comfortably. Pakala beach is just across the lawn with a popular surf break. We were able to watch surfers every day and we enjoyed the ocean as well. The house did have plenty of beach items available including chairs and umbrellas but no surf boards. Many memories have been made in this vacation rental. I hope to come back again with my ohana.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2024
Mahalo nui loa for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to welcome your ohana back and to hear it was a perfect fit for everyone. We look forward to hosting you and your ohana again! Aloha!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful private beach house for our family trip!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were awestruck by the night sky: there were more stars visible than I ever imagined and so bright! Loved the house also. It was private with beach view and access. It was large and had great character, we would have to stay another week to really know the house as we kept discovering new things until we left. We have wonderful memories of hanging out on the late covered porch enjoying the breeze and the birds of ocean and mountains. The heat with no AC was a change for us, but there were many fans and the house is designed to use the ocean breeze for cooling.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous, classic estate

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed for a week in April for a calm, quiet getaway at the estate. We were incredibly impressed by the historical significance, impeccable grounds, and quirky, spacious building. The true star of the property was the walking-distance proximity to the virtually private beach. There are amazing gardens to explore on the property, in addition to dozens of chickens. The one downside we experienced on several days was a significant bug issue. Certainly, the tropics should be expected to have mosquitoes, etc, but the volume of gnats was significant, day and night, likely due to the fruit trees. The property would benefit from a bug-zapper or having fly paper available for guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly escape

We loved the space this property has, the privacy and access to the beach. It had everything we needed. It was comfortable, relaxing and the scenery is beautiful. It is exactly as described. Remember it is an old house:) It was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had such and amazing time and this property. Beautiful views and what a spectacular house. We will be coming back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic views!

Easy to rent, great for a large family.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Watching Surfing and Sunsets in Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Without a doubt, the best vacation house we have ever rented. So spacious for 6 adults and 2 kids, room for "I" time and together time, and best of all, hours watching the surfers and sunset from the front porch. The house is completely equipped with everything needed in the kitchen and everything was comfortable and clean. The beach is private but there are always several local expert surfers to watch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hawaiian vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Pakala Plantation for a week with our 4 teenage/young adult "children". This was the perfect house for everyone to spread out. We enjoyed many hours (and naps) on the porch. It's a bizarre yet wonderful house that clearly holds so many memories for generations past. I felt like I was staying in my grandmother's house...old can opener mounted to the kitchen wall and metal cabinets. Straight from a different era! The house was clean and comfortable. Could used some bathroom updates - but I expect that is difficult to accomplish on an island. There is no AC, and it did get to be a little hot - especially in the afternoons. Many fans are available and we had no trouble sleeping at night due to heat ("jungle fowl" are a different story). We loved watching the surfers and enjoyed the peacefulness and tranquility. Hope to come back again - certainly a very special home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LOVED the house and property

The most beautiful and interesting place we have ever vacationed at. We hope to be back again someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best Family Reunion

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: it is easy to live in Paradise on the most beautiful property in Kauai. we all had a beautiful time from age 5 to 65. The beach is close enough to be a surfers paradise the longest left in all of Hawaii, and far enough that your little ones will not venture of on their own. shopping is easy and close. the Pakala Plantation is in the heart of Kauai with locals and natives alike. Not far from any convenience either. we all had a wonderful time. The house is very well equipped, clean, and easy to maintain.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A+

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an awesome time at the perfect spot to surf at Pakalas. The views, sounds and waves were all perfect. The home has a ton of space and definitely ideal for 2-3 families + a guest or two. We'll be back!
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