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Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home

Vacation home with kitchen, near Hanalei Bay

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Puanani, a beautiful Hawaiian-style home, invites you to experience island living at its finest. Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac near Hanalei Bay and town, this spacious retreat offers comfortable accommodations with open beam ceilings and natural cedar walls. Savor the tropical surroundings from the front and back covered lanais amidst lush gardens with melodic songbirds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home

"Puanani," Hawaiian for beautiful flower, is a Hawaiian-style family home located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac within easy walking distance of Hanalei Bay and town. A large yard with plumeria, hibiscus, night-blooming jasmine and a lush garden with melodic songbirds can be enjoyed from the front and back covered lanais. Decorated with wicker and bamboo furniture and designed with open beam ceilings and natural cedar walls, the house has a spacious, comfortable feeling.

The crescent beach of Hanalei Bay is a short walk away for sunbathing, beach combing, seasonal swimming and spectacular sunsets. Take a stroll down the beach to the historic Hanalei pier to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains and waterfalls.

Another short walk brings you to the quaint town of Hanalei, where numerous shops and restaurants are located along with a market and post office. While exploring this historic town, sample local favorites, shaved ice and smoothies.

Other north shore activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing, hiking, horseback riding, tennis and golf.

*** Cancellation Policy *** Cancellations require at least a 30 day written or email notice prior to your check-in date for a full refund of your deposit. Notice at least 14 days prior to check in will receive a 50% refund. If less than 14 day notice, the rent, excise tax and reservation processing fee are forfeited. ***

No Air Conditioning

No Smoking

TVNCU# 1257 ... 24/7 On-Island contact: Kauai Vacation Rentals
Property located in Tsunami Evacuation Zone
TA-038-183-9360-01

Property manager

Kauai Vacation Rentals and Real Estate, Inc

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-038-183-9360-01, GE-038-183-9360-01, 550100140000

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Puanani Hawaiian Style 2 BR
Puanani Hawaiian Style 2 BR/ House
2757-197948

About the neighborhood

Located in Hanalei, this vacation home is by the sea. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

  • Hanalei Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hanalei Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hideaways Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hanalei Beach Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Hanalei Bay. Hanalei Beach and Hoʻopulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill are also within 10 minutes.

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Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

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

Quaint cottage in perfect location

Everything we needed for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Great home!

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 loved staying here! This was our third time staying in a property managed by KVRE and they have all been well kept well managed. This home was in really good shape, the stove was newer than the photos and it was a really enjoyable home base for our week in Hanalei.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Wonderful week in Hanalei!

We loved this home! Great location to the beach and town. Loved the local restaurants and grocery store. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Ashish K.

Great stay at Puanani

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: Loved our 10-dat stay in beautiful and excellently located Puanani. We hope to be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia A.

Wonderful 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: We returned to Puanani for the 2nd time - and loved it again. House is in great condition, location is very good, rental agency is excellent.
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10/10 Excellent

Elyse B.

Perfect Hanalei Cottage

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: Walking distance to the beach and town means perfect location! We love the outdoor shower! It’s a perfect little cottage for our family of 4. Can’t wait to go back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

thom c.

Puanani

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: Had a wonderful time

8/10 Good

Myron M.

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

Great place

Terrific location - just a short, 5-minute walk to the middle of Hanalei Bay beach.Very nice place, with much more character than a condo.Only problem was a rooster who started crowing before midnight and kept it up off and on for the rest of the night. I asked my son to get out of bed, go find it, and make us some rooster fricassee. But he wouldn't.This happened only one night out of 5. No idea why.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

1973 Beach Cottage Time Capsule

This property ended up becoming our home for 4 days and not just a place to sleep and plop our stuff into. The location can not be understated, the beach was 5 minutes in one direction and town was 5 minutes in the other. All you need and more is within walking distance. The property was incredibly clean and every drawer had exactly what you needed. There were plenty of towels provided and a larger main bathroom than I expected. There were also unexpected beach chairs, snorkel gear, and a beach umbrella provided in the laundry space. There was an overall sense of love and care to the space that was palpable. We can’t wait to come back. I can’t leave a review without mentioning that if you are needing a/c or a dishwasher they won’t be found here. This place is a true beach cottage from another time but that isn’t a downgrade.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brooks K., Honolulu, HI

Delightful

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: Puanani is a wonderful beach house. It's a short walk to the beach, on a super quiet and peaceful side street in the most picturesque town in Hawaii.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Perfect house for our family

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: The house was exactly what we needed. We never used the tv, so didn't have any issues with sound, which it seems like other visitors have had with the neighbors. The neighbor did ask for us to turn off a porch light but she was perfectly nice about it.
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Loved it!

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: Great house in a great location. Kauai vacation rentals were very responsive.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia P.

I relocated a rooster!

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: It's a nice area quite and close to the beach. But noise insolation was bad because of the jalousie type of windows. Overall experience (after the rooster was relocated) was good!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia P.

I relocated a rooster!

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: It's a nice area quite and close to the beach. But noise insolation was bad because of the jalousie type of windows. Overall experience (after the rooster was relocated) was good!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Elyse B.

Perfect Hanalei Cottage

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: Walking distance to the beach and town means perfect location! We love the outdoor shower! It’s a perfect little cottage for our family of 4. Can’t wait to go back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Relaxing Spot

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: This was our second time at Puanani and it was just as great as the previous stay. The location is hard to beat, easy walk to everything, beach, shops and restaurants. We are already planning next year's trip.
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8/10 Good

Lorin P.

Lovely Location Near Beach and Town!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 love this place. We’ve been here multipleTimes and sent family here as well. We think that with some indoor and outdoor furniture updates this home will maintain its charm. Hopefully this will happen before we return next year!l
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6/10 Okay

William James R.

Great Location - Not a relaxing environment

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is lovely, in a typical Hawaiian style. It is in a great location in Hanalei - a couple blocks to the shops and the beach and has a very nice garden and deck area. The neighborhood is a bit of a challenge however owing to the complete lack of soundproofing. Quiet time is mentioned but this includes INSIDE the home too. Forget watching TV after dinner for which we were visited, yelled and swore at. I enjoyed a similar experience a couple days later (without the visit) for talking too loudly while doing the dishes at 8 20 in the evening.Bring a good book. Go to bed at 8pm. Talk to no-one for the remainder of the night and you'll be fine. It is a house I would have gladly returned to but NOT in the current environment - nor will I be encouraging friends and family to go.

10/10 Excellent

jesse m., San Diego

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

Perfect location

Perfect location, nice and easy. Everything went great.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Elyse B.

Perfect house for us

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: House and location were perfect for our family of 4. We had everything we needed. Super comfortable!
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8/10 Good

Kate A., Santa Barbara, CA USA

Nice house and grounds

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: We loved our stay at Puanani House. The common areas are spacious, tho the bedrooms are small. I especially loved the outdoor shower daytime under tall Royal palms and night under the stars. The location is perfect within walking distance to the beach and to town.
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10/10 Excellent

Marc s.

Wonderful Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Puanani is a great little house in a fantastic location just a couple of blocks off the Hanalei strip of shops and restaurants on a quiet cul de sac (save for the 5 AM roosters). It was perfect for our family of four (our adult children shared the room with twin beds, I and my wife slept in the master bedroom). The house has two bedrooms, two bathrooms indoors, plus an outdoor shower. The electric range was fine, even for a gas snob like myself, and there's a large gas grill. Outdoor table on the deck makes for pleasant meals. Washer/Dryer and 4 beach chairs and umbrella were on site, a nice bonus. No AC and no dishwasher, but we were never hot (in April temps peaked at around 80). If you are looking for luxury, Puanani is not for you. But if you are looking to live comfortably "like a local" for a few days in the best part of the island, I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia A.

Beautiful cottage in great location

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 loved the lanai and the beautiful landscaping. Cottage is well maintained and has all necessities. A perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the North Shore.
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10/10 Excellent

Lorin P.

Best Location in Hanalei!

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: We absolutely loved our stay! The place was perfect for the two of us and had everything we needed. Fully stocked kitchen for cooking in, chairs and umbrella for the beach and a great outdoor shower. Easy stroll into town or to the beach. I might recommend some new furniture for the lanai but this place is still a gem! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Perfect Hanalei Getaway

If you are looking for a simple Hanalei beach getaway you wont do better than Puanani Hale. Perfect location on a quiet cul-du-sac, a short walk from both the stores and the beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

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