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Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home

Vacation home near Hanalei Bay in Hanalei

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TV, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hanalei, HI
  • Place, Hanalei Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanalei Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanalei Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hanalei

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Hanalei Beach Park and Hanalei Beach. Hoʻopulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill and Hanalei River are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hanalei Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hanalei Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hanalei River - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hanalei Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waiʻoli Huiʻia Church & Waiʻoli Mission House - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number TA-038-183-9360-01, GE-038-183-9360-01, 550100140000

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.6 mi (51-min drive) away from the Lihue Airport (LIH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Hanalei Beach and 14-minute walk from Black Pot Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home to downtown Hanalei?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Hanalei.

Reviews

Puanani, Hawaiian for beautiful flower, family home Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. Very comfortable house in a great location. Loved the outdoor shower. Plenty of screened windows to let cooler air circulate.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay! This home is so charming and has everything you could need. Extremely clean and the beds were comfortable. Note that the house does not have AC. We stayed in September and found we didn't need it, the fans worked well for us. We will stay again if in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was amazing. Loved the property. Clean and beautiful, as advertised. We appreciated the extra towels and beach equipment. Only slight downside is low privacy with lots of open windows and nearby neighbors.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is cozy, quiet, clean and fully equipped with everything we needed. The beach is a very short walk and the town of Hanalei too. We loved the lanai and yard. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wife and sisterinlaw loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joslyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and convenient location.Neighbor yelled at us one night because 6 people were talking on the lanai at 8:50 pm.Loved having the extra 1/2 bath & outside shower.Place was cute. Would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BEN R.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house. Very private on a small cul-de-sac. Neighbors can be a little noisy at times -- loud conversations/music until 11pm or so isn't uncommon. But super convenient to the Lahaina main strip...easily walkable to tons of restaurants, shops, and the beach. No A/C, so you'll use the fans a lot in the summer. Kitchen has the basics, but no dishwasher.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint cottage in perfect location

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

8/10 Good

Myron M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

jesse m., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Location to everything!

This rental house is really well maintained. Very clean and well appointed. Lovely wood interior. It had everything we needed. Being able to walk just about everywhere was fantastic. Nice quiet neighborhood that we respected as guests Beautiful foliage on the property with a lovely lanai for morning coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy, low key piece of Paradise

Our family (husband, myself, two boys,16 and 11) had a great stay at this property. Super clean and comfortable. It's a well-lived-in house, meaning no granite countertops or fancy tiles in the bathroom. The outdoor shower is grand and the location is superb. Yes, the roosters are noisy, but they are literally everywhere. So I think you would hear them wherever you stayed in Hanalei. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Gretchen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Would have given 5 stars, the property deserves it, but the resident rooster crowed the entire night. And the property behind us was under construction the whole week and were very loud (air compressor, nail gun) so it was not a relaxing place during the day. We would have appreciated a heads up on that. The property itself was perfect for us and close to the beach and downtown. It would have been lovely if it were not for all the racket.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Clean house with a 5 minute walk from the beach and from shops & restaurants. Has that 1970s surfer house vibe. Beach chairs, towels, kitchen appliances provided. We loved the outdoor shower. If you haven't been to Hanalei before know that it is gorgeous but is definitely the wet side of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B., Helena, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Special place with lots of character and charm. and great location - few blocks from town and few blocks from the beach. Perfect for a family of four. The outside shower was a big hit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tatum R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage steps from the heart of Hanalei

Perfect location only a 2 minute walk to the restaurants and shops and 2 minutes to the beach. Cozy cottage had everything we needed(just wish it had surf boards or boogies boards). Comfortable bed and the outdoor shower was wonderful! We loved being greeted by the geckos every morning. Roosters weren’t a bother at all. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mixed opinion about the property. The good: - central location in Hanalei while being in a very quiet area - in walking distance to beach and town - wonderful outdoor area - clean The not-so-good: - very outdated interior (price-value not balanced) - not well-insulated from outside noise (be prepared to wake up every day by 3 am thanks to the roosters that live outside) - neighbor complaining about noise from watching TV at reasonable volume in a rather rude way. We are seasoned travelers and very respectful towards locals wherever we go but this made us feel unwelcome. On the bright side another neighbor stopped by the next morning and apologized for her.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Puanani!!

We loved the old school Hawaiian vibe here-quiet neighborhood (except for the roosters which lend a charm until they wake you at 2,3,4,5 am🙀), the house is simple and quiet and a perfect location. We will be back!! One comment-although the couch is cool looking it’s not very comfy. We loved having beach gear available to us. It’s a wonderful hane! Mahalo! 🌸🌺🌸
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, great location!

The house was great! Perfect for a couple or small family. Loved the outside shower, lanai, neighborhood, and location. Nothing fancy, but perfect for experiencing Hanalei - easy walk to restaurants and beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Kresta D.

Liked: Cleanliness

The house is fantastic. The neighbor is not.

The house is adorable and cozy. The VRBO description about the neighborhood being quiet is misleading. There is a crazy neighbor who comes over to yell, scream, cuss us out and threaten to call the cops because we were in the living room with our 12 year old watching a movie after 9am. The property management company told us they have more problems with her than any other property on the island. The homeowners and management company need to be a better job disclosing the truth about the neighborhood. The other neighbors were all lovely, just this one person who was bent on taking out her unhappiness on tourists.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home-base in paradise

This spot was so comfortable, clean and the grounds were gorgeous. The location couldn't have been better, too. We hope to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We can’t wait to come back

One of the overall best properties I’ve ever rented. House was well-kept, we loved the outdoor shower, perfect proximity to all things in Hanalei, 5 minute walk to the beach. We were also able to easily to get the Kalalau trail for some of the best hiking ever. A great place for someone looking for a quiet evening reading and a long day in the sun/hiking/surfing. The town is quaint and shuts down around 8pm. Walls and windows are thin and best to keep noise to a minimum after dark. No problem for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021