Hale Ko'olau

Hale Ko'olau, Haena -- Permitted Vacation Rental Property - Permit ID: TVNCU #1017
Transient vacation rental is located in the tsunami evacuation zone

Located on the north shore of Kauai, Hale Koolau sits behind wooden gates among the tropical landscape of a private, half-acre (2023m2) lot. With spectacular views of Bali Hai (Mt. Makana) and just a short stroll to Tunnels (Makua) beach, Hale Ko'olau invites guests to immerse themselves in an authentic Hawaiian retreat.

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom getaway is drenched in natural light and boasts an expansive, wrap-around lanai, perfect for indoor/outdoor living. The master bedroom has a California King-size bed and en suite bathroom with a stone shower. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed. The large, third bedroom aka the bunk room is separate from the main living space and can sleep up to nine guests with an attached bathroom.

Hale Ko'olau's outdoor shower provides refreshing relief after a day hiking the Na Pali Coast or spending the afternoon swimming in the crystal blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Spend the mornings or evenings relaxing on the lanai where views of emerald green mountains remind you of the appeal of island life. Soak away the day in the newly added hot tub.

Take a 10-minute drive along the coastline and over several one-lane bridges back to Hanalei, famous for its crescent-shaped bay and small-town charm. Add another 10 minutes to your drive and find yourself in the resort community of Princeville, where you can golf oceanfront holes at the Makai Golf Club.

The property also has an additional guest house (1-bedroom/1 bath, up to 4 guests) called “Ko'olau Treehouse,” which can be rented in combination with Hale Ko'olau to have the entire estate to you and your guests.

Escape civilization and enjoy your own personal paradise retreat at Hale Ko'olau.

*Note there are two homes on the property. Both are vacation rentals. Hale Ko'olau is the main front house. The Ko'olau Tree House is the guest cottage located in the back. Both can be rented separately or the entire estate (main + guest).

Why we love Hale Ko'olau!
-Large and Spacious
-3 Bedrooms (King, Queen, 3 Fulls and 3 Twins)
-3rd bedroom is separated from the main part of the house
-Air Conditioning throughout
-New Hot Tub!
-Tropical Landscaped Grounds
-Lanai with outdoor living and dining
-Fully equipped kitchen
-Walk to the beach
-Beach gear provided including: beach towels, beach chairs, a cooler and umbrella
-Easy, comfortable living
-Drive to the town of Hanalei
-2 Smart TV's, WIFI
-Solar
-Self check in - Lockbox


This rental is professionally managed by Makana Kauai Properties
Property Tax ID: GE-200-578-9184-01, TAT-200-578-9184-01
Permitted Vacation Rental Property - Permit ID: TVNCU #1017
Exterior security cameras at this property
Transient vacation rental is located in the tsunami evacuation zone. Corresponding evacuation procedures are noted in the registration email.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• FANTASTIC VACATION HOME!

  Stayed 6 days ending in October, 2024

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  Kevin F from Gilbert, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  This was a great place to stay for a week with family and friends. Great ammentities, plenty of room, and close to anything you would like to do. Definitely staying here again. Thanks

  • Manager Responded on 11/7/2024

    Mahalo for the fantastic review! We look forward to hosting you again!

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• Peaceful Retreat

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2024

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  Jennifer J from N/A, CO recommends this vacation rental

  My family loved this property. Immaculate. Beautiful decor. Good AC units when needed. Has everything you need for the beach (boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, wagon, beach towels). Home is short walk to quiet beach which I saw 2 turtles. .6 miles to Tunnels beach which spent an entire day there - GORGEOUS. 10 min to coffee shop and restaurant/bar. 12 min drive to Hanalei town with many cute shops and restaurants and tour activities. Hope to come back soon and stay here.

  • Manager Responded on 7/23/2024

    Mahalo for staying with us! We enjoyed hosting you and look forward to your return!

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  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2024

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  Doug T from N/A, CO recommends this vacation rental

  We were happy with our stay, and submitted a review to AirBnB that you should have access to.

  • Manager Responded on 5/17/2024

    Mahalo for the review!

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• Perfect place

  Stayed 2 days ending in September, 2023

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  Kawika W from HONOLULU, HI recommends this vacation rental

  Flawless

  • Manager Responded on 9/28/2023

    Amazing! Thank you Kawika, we truly enjoy hosting you and your 'Ohana. Mahalo nui.

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• Awesome location/house

  Stayed 5 days ending in March, 2022

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  a guest from Boise, ID recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful stay at this clean, lovely home in an awesome island location. We really enjoyed walking to Tunnels Beach. Well stocked with supplies and beach gear/towels.

  • Manager Responded on 3/31/2022

    Thank you for the review Sally! We're glad you had a great time and we look forward to hosting you again! Mahalo nui loa, Makana Kauai Properties

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• Great spot, pray you don’t have an overnight emergency though...

  Stayed 10 days ending in January, 2022

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  a guest from Solvang, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Great house for a family or even multi-family stay. Short walk to the tunnels beach. Beach gear included is pretty good. We’ll equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. But we arrived late evening due to a flight delay and the bunk room lock box code wouldn’t work. We found out the next day that we’d been given the wrong code. But there was no answer on any of the emergency numbers provided, including the ones provided on the answering machine messages, said to be specifically for after hours emergencies. After 30 minutes trying endless variations of the lockbox code to account for possible typos with no luck and no response on the emergency numbers it looked like half our party would be sleeping on the veranda couches, with rain absolutely pouring the whole night. Luckily my brother managed side a window open for the smallest in our party to squeeze through and we got in. Certainly not the experience we’d hoped for on arrival after a long and endlessly delayed day of travel.

  • Manager Responded on 2/1/2022

    We’re so sorry to hear about your late night arrival experience. We have updated our emergency numbers and hope this never happens to anyone again.

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• Hale Ko’olau - a slice of paradise!

  Stayed 8 days ending in August, 2021

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  David Y from Napa, CA recommends this vacation rental

  I had the pleasure of staying at this home with my wife, two small kids and parents. The house was *very* clean and comfortable. The house has a great layout. The bathrooms are all remodeled and modern. The wrap around deck gives you tons of options to sit outside and the views off the front porch are amazing. We ate outside on the large, covered table every night. The yard is big enough for the kids to run around and is nicely maintained. The only thing to keep in mind is the bunk bed room is separate from the main house so a little tricky with small kids.
  The location is one of the best on the north shore. The closest beach is a 5 minute walk and beautiful, although not ideal for swimming. If you head to tunnels and the parking is full you can walk pretty easily. It’s a quick drive to all the best beaches on the north shore.
  We would absolutely go back to this house and recommend it to anyone!

  • Manager Responded on 9/13/2021

    Thank you for sharing your review on Hale Ko'olau, Haena. We loved hearing that you enjoyed the home. Mahalo for being wonderful guests.

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• Excellent Haena experience

  Stayed 1 day ending in February, 2021

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  Geoff C from Honolulu, 96826 recommends this vacation rental

  The Haena Hale was amazing. We had a large group of ten people and the house took care of everyones needs perfectly. The estate is large and feels very comfortable and safe. The surrounding decks make it fun to walk around. The bathrooms were beautiful. The kids bunk room was really fun and the beds are more than large enough for 6 foot adults. The location of the home makes access to all my favorite places on Kauai easily accessible.
  Thank you Haena Hale for a great vacation!

  • Manager Responded on 2/19/2021

    Thank you for your 5-star review on Haena Hale. We enjoyed hearing that your stay was amazing on all levels. Thank you for being wonderful guests.

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• Great Space

  Stayed 4 days ending in February, 2020

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  Anna H recommends this vacation rental

  Our group of 8 adults found Haena Hale very comfortable and relaxing! Plenty of space to either be together or get away from eachother. Great kitchen for cooking family meals and comfy beds all around! The house is very remote- which was a gamble in the winter, but I knew that going in. No one can control the weather- so come prepared. We endured a heavy rain storm that knocked power out for 2 hours (lanterns and flashlights were easily accessible in the house), flooded the road between Princeville and Hanalei- leaving us stuck temporarily (waters receded within 24 hours), and closed the Kalalau Trail (bummer, but we had the beach to ourselves). All restaurant and shops in Hanalei (save 2 or 3) were closed, so we were happy to have brought extra groceries with us. Once the rains subsided, we were rewarded with waterfalls galore! All part of the adventure towards the end of the road!

  • Manager Responded on 2/11/2020

    Mahalo for being our guest and taking the time to share your review Anne! You are correct, the community of Haena is pretty remote, and while we do our very best to make your stay comfortable - we are on an island :) We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you can come back again soon!

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