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Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful!

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On the beach
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor space
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Hanalei, HI
  • Hanalei Bay
  • Makua Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hideaways Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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About the area

Hanalei

This condo places you steps from Kepuhi Point Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Wainiha Beach Park. .Condo features free WiFi, 1.5 bathrooms and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site Hot tub. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and gas grills.
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What's nearby

  • Makua Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ke'e Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 20 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 20 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 20 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful!

Hanalei Colony Resort I1 is unique among north shore Kauai condo resorts. Recently voted one of Travel + Leisure's top 20 favorite resorts, these vacation rentals are directly on the path to follow, just take a few steps and you're on the sand. And I1 is the closest building, directly on the beach. You can also take advantage of the restaurant and spa onsite, or prepare your own food in your apartment's full kitchen or on the gas grills provided. Pool, jacuzzi and barbecue are conveniently close.

This condo has a large shady lanai that puts you 10 steps from the sand. There are two bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with two twin beds. Both bedrooms can be closed off from the shared living areas with wooden louver doors that preserve the refreshing airflow while providing visual privacy. Note that sound will still carry, so if you're streaming a late-night movie, be sure to keep the volume low. The living and dining areas are comfortably furnished and there are spectacular beach views from the large picture windows. There's a full bath and a half bath. While there are no televisions or cable television service in the complex, wifi is provided so you won't be completely cut off from the modern world. (Only as cut off as you want to be.)

In addition to Hanalei Colony Resort I1's beautiful interior and views, and the beach just in front, guests can enjoy the swimming pool, jacuzzi, barbecue grills, and guest laundry room. You can walk next door to the Opakapaka Bar and Grill. Also located just across the parking lot is the Hanalei Day Spa. Just ten minutes past the charming town of Hanalei, you'll find that shopping and dining options are conveniently close. It's the perfect Kauai vacation rental for proposals, honeymoons, anniversaries, and other romantic occasions.

While wonderfully furnished and right next to the beach, please know that the development was built in simpler times. The units are smaller and have kitchens to match. Some normal amenities will be absent given the space and purposeful attempt to honor the simplicity of earlier times: you won’t find a dishwasher or washing machine in any of the units (there is a laundry room on the premises), and most units have no televisions (though wifi is available for those of us who can't escape work or want to stream our favorite shows).

As with most homes on Kauai, this vacation rental is NOT air conditioned.

Although this home has internet, the speed and reliability cannot be guaranteed due to the remote location and the service being provided by a third-party.

Hawaii Vacation Rental Identification Number TA-156-595-4048-01.

Property manager

Kauai Kahuna

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Shoji (room divider)

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number TA-156-595-4048-01, GE-156-595-4048-01, 580110270034

Property is also known as

2416-159406

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful!?

Yep, Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful! is on Kepuhi Point Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, water tubing and fishing.

Does Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful! have a pool?

Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful! has a pool and a communal pool.

What makes Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful! a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful!.

Is there a private hot tub at Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful!?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful!?

No, Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as described

This property is everything the listing shows! We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed listening to the waves that were truly just a few steps away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda J., Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness

Feet from the ocean and it feels so good!

The unit was really just feet from the ocean. The unit was as promised, lots of space to spread out , there were only two of us but there would be lots of room for four. The bed was comfy and the ocean breeze cooled us off in the evening. The kitchen was big. We didn't use any of the resort facilities like the pool. There was a beach chair and umbrella and cooler of for use. It was very breezy when we were the end of May so we weren't able to sit on the deck as much as we had hoped. If you have a reservation on the shuttle that takes you to the state park they will pick you up at the resort and that was great especially at the end of the day.he We didn't have a great experience at the onsite restaurant, maybe just a bad night for them. Only issue was the property manager not responding in a timely to our concern of the smoke detector randomly beeping one evening which lead to the battery dying a few days later and the smoke detector blaring while we were out. I felt bad for the people around us cause it was very loud!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

K H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect place to unwind!

Imagine the sound of the waves just outside your window and constant trade winds blowing. A rustic beach almost all to yourself, quiet neighbors (there’s a 10pm quiet code), beautiful pool, delicious restaurant, cute coffee/gift shop, and above all an open, airy condo simply, but comfortably appointed. If there’s a downside, it’s the driving distance to attractions, but being almost at the end of the line—there are seven one-lane bridges between the condo and the nearest town!—truly allows one to unplug, breathe, and relax. A plus to the owner for quickly responding to our inquiries prior to and during our stay. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

Hanalei Colony Resort is like a step back in time. Its not fancy but all you need. The location cant be beat and we love the lush scenery and old Hawaii vibe of Hanalei. Sounds of the ocean as you sleep and a touch of tropical rain almost every day. Restaurant on site is worn but food was good and service great! Get the poke nachos! Best Mai Tai on the island!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and relaxing

Our stay got off to a rough start because the cleaners had not come after the previous guests left. It was Easter Sunday and on one was available to come. Luckily, the rental company had an available unit for us to spend the night in. The cleaning delay meant that we were not able to get into our unit until late morning the next day when we could finally unpack and begin our holiday. The unit is well lived in but clean and well located. The overall property is very north shore; beautiful and relaxed. The bbq / pool area is great. Overall very happy with our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiauna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful

We absolutely loved this place, brewing our coffee and taking a walk on the beach while enjoying the beautiful sunrise each morning. We will stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

FRANK B.

Vacation in Kauai

The condo was lacking in adequate kitchenware, dishes and basic condiments (No salt or pepper shaker). The extra blankets requested were moldy and were not used. After several calls and promises, nothing was remedied. The manager eventually paid us 500 but this did not make up for the inconvenience. We would not return to this site.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Great place, great views, great ocean sounds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful,

The location is fabulous. The surf and mountains surround you. Quiet , long beach walks outside the door.This is my favorite spot in all of Hawaii. I
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MARC C., SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK

Liked: Cleanliness

WONDERFUL/PARADISE

This Place is Really Nice. Great Breeze, Warm Water. Just what I was Looking For.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location and Simple Stay

Simple accommodation with everything you need. Nice Lanai directly at the beach. Tunnels Beach is 30min beach walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

If you're looking for the end of the road, this is it! We loved the location even though driving to other locations on the island were sometimes a bit time-consuming. Plenty of sun here throughout our week-long stay. Great location near the beach. Not very swimmable, but loved falling to sleep listening to the waves and watching the sunrise every day. Plenty of other beaches nearby also. The unit was very comfortable, but could use an update or two. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect remote getaway

This was a great stay for the first part of our trip! Its literally right on the water and you can hear the roar of the ocean! The place was well kept. You might bring some games, if you get bored at night easily, as there is no TV. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steps away from the beach

Great location. Steps away from the beach. Coffee shop on property as well as a restaurant. Enjoyed the beautiful walk from the property beach to Tunnels Beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote and beautiful!

Absolutely gorgeous views. Nice walking beach. Bright and airy unit. Could use some dusting here and there. Would come back and recommend. Aloha!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natala R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

Our initial impression when we arrived was not great. The woman who checked us in was pleasant until she found out what unit we were staying in and that we booked it through VRBO and not the actual property. She was very short and rude. We also were not able to take advantage of the shuttle on property because we booked through VRBO. Over all this did not affect our visit but the owners should be aware of the "vibe" guests get when arriving. We stayed at the property with our 2 teenagers. The location was amazing. The unit was definitely in need of some TLC and upgrades. The bbq and pool area was very nice and new.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect getaway

This was the perfect place to have our honeymoon. The location was so relaxing and farther out than any of the resorts. We enjoyed the quiet and the peace of a nearly vacant beach to great us each morning. It felt like our own little slice of paradise. If you want to be in the thick of tourist land and busy south shore this is not for you but if you enjoy the quiet and beautiful island experience and plan your excursions wisely this is perfect. The ocean was beautiful with plenty of beach to make you feel at ease and on vacation. The pool was private and beautifully maintained. Couldn’t recommend it higher for likeminded honeymooners to enjoy the north shore and the wonderful hanalei bay. The room had everything we needed. Our only issue was that the pillows likely need to be replaced. Other than that, we were more than happy and loved our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel C., Reno

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, wild and beautiful north shore ocean front stay

Property was right on the water, close to our favorite north shore beaches for swimming, exploring and snorkeling. Very remote and quiet but for the sound of crashing waves. New pool pavillion/BBQ center is nice. Shuttle to north shore sites is an added bonus given parking can be limited. We were cozy in this clean and unit! Being able to go back and forth easily to Tunnels was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Great place and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

What an amazing place to stay near Hanalei! The view is amazing and you are literally steps away from the beach. We slept awesome listening to the ocean every night. We definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carri

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay. The view was spectacular, location perfect for getting away from it all, pool/hot tub perfect after a long day of hiking. Drew, Darci and coffee shop ladies were welcoming, kind and just lovely. Our only complaint is the check-in process. I didn’t access all the information from VRBO for check-in which was my fault, but the woman who checked us in was rude, misleading RE amenities available to us and really unwelcoming. She should be the last person in customer service business. If you eliminate her, our stay was 5 out of 5! We’ll b back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hanalei at its finest

Beach front! Jungle meets ocean, doesn’t get any better ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Paradise in Kauai!

We thoroughly loved and enjoyed our short stay at Hanalei Colony Resort. We were just feet from the beach, loved soaking up the great views from our lanai, and enjoyed the simple amenities of the condo. The grounds keeping was very good and there was beautiful landscaping. No fancy frills, just basic amenities to help you unplug.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben G., Edmond, OK

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

This place was amazing. If there is a rental closer to the beach on Kauai, I'd like to see it. It was 25 yards from the Lanai to the beach, and this rental is away from all the traffic and crowds. It is on the North Shore just minutes from the end of the road where the Napali Coast begins.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cathy J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Totally Disheartening!

We got to property and found that a handful of these condos are not associated with resort. Resort intake folks were not hostile but close. The unit itself was in incredible disrepair. Things broken. Paint and wallpaper peeling. Bath room fan sounded like an airplane. No simple amenities 3 coffee filters for a 7 day stay. Towels were not usable because of stains. Towels were replaced but I had to spend vacation time calling. This property is NOT I REPEAT NOT worth the money!!! We saved for this trip. However we do travel some. I’ve never been more disappointed. We did not realize that a bridge would be closed so we could not make our flight if we stay at this property the last night. The property manager did refund some money so we could stay elsewhere. Again my vacation time was used for this communication. They were unwilling to refund for the disrepair and shabbiness. We were very disappointed!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023