Kalihiwai Beach House

This house had everything we needed and more for a comfortable and relaxing stay! The location can’t be beat and all the extras, like SUP, kayaks and surfboards are a big bonus, we used them daily. Would 100% recommend staying here. Parents and teens alike loved it. Would be great for younger kids too!

Annie, March 2023

Great! Nice quiet area near beach. Close to Anini Beach, Princeville, Hanalei, and shuttle to Ke?e Beach. Loved the water toys such as kayaks, boogie boards and SUPs. We used them all!

Sean, April 2022

Great! Nice quiet area near beach. Close to Anini Beach, Princeville, Hanalei, and shuttle to Ke?e Beach. Loved the water toys such as kayaks, boogie boards and SUPs. We used them all!

Sean, April 2022

Great home on the north shore. The home is very spacious and generally well maintained. It comes with plenty of water toys to use in the river/beach. One thing we were concerned about was around crossing the river to get to the beach. The river water is a little chilly in April but not too bad. We were able to walk across the river with it only getting about 3-4 ft deep at the crossing to the beach. We would stay there again!

Allen, April 2022

Amazing Getaway. Beautiful location next to Kalihiwai beach. Great place to use the kayaks, surfboards, etc. that are provided.

Emerson, March 2022

Extremely accomodating. The host was very responsive when we had questions, getting back to us immediately. Ample supplies for heading to the beach!

Sheri, February 2022

Fun and Gorgeous. What a perfect place to stay and explore the northern part of the island.

Gayln, December 2021

Ideal Beach House Location. We LOVED the location of this property and the fact that they have paddleboards and kayaks to use to cross the lagoon/river. The gorgeous Kalihiwai Beach is 2 minutes away. The property is spacious and light and has a great layout where we all had our personal space but a great room/kitchen and dining area to gather. The beds were very comfortable and the ceiling fans in every room were awesome. We also enjoyed the lanai with the lovely view. The house was very clean and well stocked with everything you could possibly need. We will definitely return!

Amy, November 2021

Location is perfect for a relaxing get away. Close to amazing surf, state parks, secluded beaches. The home is fully stocked with everything you could ask for! Can?t wait to book my next stay.

Jacqueline, October 2021

This house is everything we could have wanted - the location is perfect for walking to the beach and our kids loved the river and estuary area with rope swings. The house is beautiful, and having the kayaks, SUPs and all of the beach toys made it extra special. We will certainly be back!

Harmony, 2021

We loved this home! Rooms were large with comfortable beds and high end bedding. Kitchen was well equipped AND EVERYTHING WAS VERY CLEAN! We loved the access to the beach. Great having the paddleboards. So close to Princeville for shopping at Foodland and my favorite coffee (Trilogy) in Kilauea but private and quiet. If you exercise, the road in is perfect for a walk or run, safe and a good workout. Checked all the boxes. Thank you Holly, we hope to rent your home again.

Kathie, September 2021

This was a wonderful location and stay. The house was very clean and spacious. They have everything you could possibly want as far as amenities. Look forward to coming back again.

Jacki, September 2021

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we had nothing but amazing things to say about this property. Location was perfect for our needs, you definitely feel like a local rather than a tourist. The proximity to the beach and river was more than ideal and extremely convenient as were the water toys that were provided with the house. The house itself was beautiful, airy, and clean. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. Overall are experience staying here was memorable and we could not imagine staying anywhere else the next time we visit.

Amy, July 2021

Unique location with access to both a great beach and a river! Highly recommend if you like paddle-boarding or kayaking! Comfortable space..everything as listed.

Eing, July 2021

Great find! Close to Hanalei but not too close to the crowds. Lovely beach steps away. Uncluttered, well appointed house. Would definitely recommend.

Thank you for hosting us at the Kalihiwai Beach House. It was wonderful. We really appreciated having all the soap, toilet paper and laundry supplies. And the boats and SUP boards were so fun to have access to.

Eileen, February 2020

Mahalo. Just perfect.

Diane, January 2020

This place is a gem! We visited after the Christmas holidays with our daughter and boyfriend. Nice large place, well appointed, with great places to hang out or find alone time, plus a fast walk to the fairly secluded beach and access to the back bay/river (having cayaks and paddleboards a real plus!). Kalihiwai Valley is off the main road so it's quiet and feels like you are "living like a local", and then also very close to Princeville and Hanalei for greats shops and restaurants - best of both. We go to Kauai every year and would definitely return. Thanks Holly and team.

Helen, December 2019

Beautiful home with plenty of space and right off the beach. All the beach toys you could ask for so made it convenient to spend days at the beach. Nice quiet location on a dead end street.

Shelly, January 2020

Peaceful, quiet and beautiful. Close to Hanalei without the madness. Your own fantastic bay and river activities to boot! Just fabulous!!

Christopher, December 2019

The house was simple, comfortable, clean, well-appointed, everything that suited our needs in a vacation home. Having all of the water toys was perfect for the location. Daily paddles up the river, surfing when the waves were up, and the beach chairs made our stay more fun than it would have been otherwise. We loved crossing the river to get to the Kalihiwai beach. It was a safe, comfortable place to stay, couldn't have been more beautiful. We loved the outdoor shower, too! Couldn't have asked for home ground for our vacation!

Allyson • October 2019

I feel like we stepped into the Blue Hawaii movie. What a relaxing and fun vacation. A new kayak, surfboards, and stand up paddle boards at the house saved us a bunch of money. We slept in crisp linens in a sparkling clean house. Had our coffee, grabbed the SUP and paddled up the Jurassic Park river (my son?s name for it) Came home, grabbed surfboards and hit the waves. We also were blessed with swimming twice with the dolphin that frequent the bay. Pure Heaven. KIV property management was always a quick call away if we needed concierge for anything. We have already booked our next trip back to this magical house.

Palmer • 2019

Kalihiwai Beach house, a true local gem, nestled in a residential neighborhood with friendly, regular folks all around. A big house on raised foundation, with plenty of views! Great for a family with older kids or younger (nice privacy room-to-room with 2 full king beds and one queen). Beds were VERY comfy. We are odor/ mold sensitive and the house and linens were fresh and sparkling clean. Newly renovated with beach grey and white decor throughout. Roomy and airy, well laid out, with oodles of thoughtful touches. A well appointed, larger kitchen with all the fun appliances (blenders, toasters, steamers) and high quality cooking appliances, like a Jenn Air range (4 pizzas at one go!) and a nice big fridge. Beautiful teak family-sized table seated nine! Everything in great working order.

Roll out of bed and to the Kalihiwai river, just a short wade over to the ocean/ bay side. We found this peaceful setting on the "Anini side? was just the ticket: out of the fray and tucked well back from traffic but still literally a skip and hop ? you could throw a stone to the beach. Best of all: boards, kayaks, paddles and lots of water toys, all we needed to explore the water in safety and style.

Thanks for making this special retreat ? and for all the lovely touches. A special thank you also to KIV for the wonderful concierge and local go-betweens for food, fun, and culture. We were so happy.

D.K. • August 2019

Quiet, secluded ocean front piece of paradise, yes it does exist, i know i stayed there. This year I treated myself to a vacation in Kauai. I really did not want to go to a resort and hassle with the crowds. so I searched and found this amazing home to rent. WOW. That?s all I can say. the home was steps from the sand. It was located in hidden quiet cove, tucked away from the fast paced world around.

When I pulled up to the house it automatically made me smile. It has a huge lush green lawn. The homes exterior is perfectly kept. Inside was a gorgeous well equipped home that could easily sleep six. The master bedroom was amazing and serene, with beautiful white linens and very very comfortable bed. The kitchen was well equipped with pots and pans and a great coffee maker. When i decided to head to the beach I brought a stand up Paddle board and a beach chair that was in the homes garage, it was perfect. I will for sure be returning to this home year after year. I highly recommend this home for families. Its got all the bells and whistles you could want for Hawaii.

Vicky • July 2019

“This three bedroom two and a half bath home is a lovely, lovely place to reconnect with family and yourself. It's located in a very QUIET, peace-filled neighborhood. Many people must work during the weekdays, so we took care to follow their lead and blend in. :)

Plenty of room for our party of five; everyone had their own space if needed. Master bedroom has a nice little sitting area with a lounge, so you can go read a book and/or let the ocean waves lull into a nap. The other two bedrooms both have access to the deck/lanai. The adjoining half-bath between the two masters has an amazing two person jet tub with a rain shower above. Lovely.

Large open living style kitchen, dining and living room made it fun for meal prep and dining. Kitchen is well equipped with lots of countertop and storage. And we all enjoyed the large wrap-around deck/lanai complete with chairs and patio furniture.

There is a nice large laundry area located near bedrooms, which I found convenient. There are ceiling fans in every room and all windows open up to let the breeze and ocean sounds in. The ocean is literally steps away from the home, and we walked there every day. Anini Beach is only a short drive away.

For me, this home was perfect for my family. I can't say enough good about it. Joanne at Kauai Island Vacation, Inc. made making arrangements easy. And, I could call her or the office anytime. Can't wait to rent this home again.”

Stormy • February 2019