House in Tunnels Beach, HI
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
At the quiet end of Kauai's north shore road, you'll be just a 5-minute lovely walk from Tunnels Beach which offers some of the best snorkeling in all of Hawaii. Mornings start with coffee on the lanai as horses, donkeys, and cows sometimes wander the pasture below the mountains. Enjoy a peaceful outdoor shower + jetted tub surrounded by nature. Inside, the 3BR home has AC + floor-to-ceiling glass windows, just 2 miles from the Kalalau trailhead.
3 well-appointed bedrooms:
⎯▹ Bedroom 1 (Primary): 1 King bed
⎯▹ Bedroom 2: 1 Queen bed
⎯▹ Bedroom 3: 1 Queen bed
⎯▹ +Pullout Futon Bed
Fresh bedding + towels provided
2 bathrooms
⎯▹ Primary: outdoor shower + jetted tub
Quality bath essentials provided
Fully equipped kitchen
⎯▹ Cookware, condiments, coffee maker
Open living room w/ cathedral ceilings
60" SmartTV + TV in primary suite
Covered lanai w/ dining + BBQ
Washer + dryer downstairs
Beach gear room downstairs
Covered parking for 3 cars
Section 4: Experience Overview
Here's an overview of what makes our home special...
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW ~
5-min walk to Tunnels Beach
Air conditioning in every room
High-speed WiFi
Outdoor slate shower + jetted tub
Covered lanai w/ mountain views
Horses, donkeys + cows out back
Fully stocked beach gear room
Beach wagon, chairs, snorkel gear
60" SmartTV + DVD library
BBQ grill on the lanai
Kids' toys, games + travel crib
Outdoor rinse shower downstairs
The back lanai faces open pasture and the mountains of the Napali range — most mornings you'll have coffee with the birds, and if you're lucky, a donkey or two will wander by the fence line.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ~
Tunnels (Makua) Beach → 5-min walk
Haena Beach Park → 1 mile
Maniniholo Dry Cave → 1 mile
Limahuli Garden & Preserve → 2 miles
Haena State Park + Ke'e Beach → 2 miles
Kalalau Trailhead (Napali) → 2 miles
Hanalei Town → 7 miles
Hanalei Bay + Pier → 7 miles
Princeville → 11 miles
OUR FAVORITE DINING ~
Gaia Kauai (Island Fresh) → 1.5 miles
Bar Acuda (Tapas) → 7 miles
Tahiti Nui (Hawaiian, Live Music) → 7 miles
The Hanalei Dolphin (Seafood/Sushi) → 7 miles
Kalypso (Island Bar & Grill) → 7 miles
Cafe Turmeric (Indian) → 7 miles
Wishing Well Shave Ice → 7 miles
JoJo's Shave Ice → 7 miles
Pink's Ice Cream Shop → 7 miles
COFFEE SHOPS & CAFÉS ~
The Haven (Coffee) → 2 miles
Wishing Well Coffee & Tea → 7 miles
Hanalei Bread Company → 7 miles
Outpost Coffee → 7 miles
GROCERIES ~
Wainiha Country Market → 2 miles
Big Save Market (Hanalei) → 7 miles
Hanalei Market (Organic) → 7 miles
We recommend a big grocery stop at Costco or Safeway near the airport on your way in — then Wainiha Country Market and Hanalei have you covered for everything else.
THINGS TO DO ~
Snorkel Tunnels Beach at sunrise
Hike the Kalalau Trail
Sunset at Haena Beach Park
Kayak the Hanalei River
Napali Coast boat + helicopter tours
Hanalei farmers market (Saturdays)
Stargaze from the front lawn
Guest access
✓ Full access to the entire home, lanai, and beach gear room
✓ Self check-in with keyless entry
✓ Covered parking for 3 cars beneath the house
Other things to note
✓ The home is in a designated tsunami zone; the evacuation plan is posted inside the front door and attached to your rental agreement
✓ Wild roosters roam all of Kauai and crow early - light sleepers should pack earplugs
✓ The primary suite's shower and jetted tub are outdoors on the private deck
✓ Reserve Haena State Park / Kalalau Trailhead entry and parking in advance
✓ No events or parties
✓ Registered with the County of Kauai
ACTVR 1344 , TAT 000-961-1264-01
3 well-appointed bedrooms:
⎯▹ Bedroom 1 (Primary): 1 King bed
⎯▹ Bedroom 2: 1 Queen bed
⎯▹ Bedroom 3: 1 Queen bed
⎯▹ +Pullout Futon Bed
Fresh bedding + towels provided
2 bathrooms
⎯▹ Primary: outdoor shower + jetted tub
Quality bath essentials provided
Fully equipped kitchen
⎯▹ Cookware, condiments, coffee maker
Open living room w/ cathedral ceilings
60" SmartTV + TV in primary suite
Covered lanai w/ dining + BBQ
Washer + dryer downstairs
Beach gear room downstairs
Covered parking for 3 cars
Section 4: Experience Overview
Here's an overview of what makes our home special...
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW ~
5-min walk to Tunnels Beach
Air conditioning in every room
High-speed WiFi
Outdoor slate shower + jetted tub
Covered lanai w/ mountain views
Horses, donkeys + cows out back
Fully stocked beach gear room
Beach wagon, chairs, snorkel gear
60" SmartTV + DVD library
BBQ grill on the lanai
Kids' toys, games + travel crib
Outdoor rinse shower downstairs
The back lanai faces open pasture and the mountains of the Napali range — most mornings you'll have coffee with the birds, and if you're lucky, a donkey or two will wander by the fence line.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ~
Tunnels (Makua) Beach → 5-min walk
Haena Beach Park → 1 mile
Maniniholo Dry Cave → 1 mile
Limahuli Garden & Preserve → 2 miles
Haena State Park + Ke'e Beach → 2 miles
Kalalau Trailhead (Napali) → 2 miles
Hanalei Town → 7 miles
Hanalei Bay + Pier → 7 miles
Princeville → 11 miles
OUR FAVORITE DINING ~
Gaia Kauai (Island Fresh) → 1.5 miles
Bar Acuda (Tapas) → 7 miles
Tahiti Nui (Hawaiian, Live Music) → 7 miles
The Hanalei Dolphin (Seafood/Sushi) → 7 miles
Kalypso (Island Bar & Grill) → 7 miles
Cafe Turmeric (Indian) → 7 miles
Wishing Well Shave Ice → 7 miles
JoJo's Shave Ice → 7 miles
Pink's Ice Cream Shop → 7 miles
COFFEE SHOPS & CAFÉS ~
The Haven (Coffee) → 2 miles
Wishing Well Coffee & Tea → 7 miles
Hanalei Bread Company → 7 miles
Outpost Coffee → 7 miles
GROCERIES ~
Wainiha Country Market → 2 miles
Big Save Market (Hanalei) → 7 miles
Hanalei Market (Organic) → 7 miles
We recommend a big grocery stop at Costco or Safeway near the airport on your way in — then Wainiha Country Market and Hanalei have you covered for everything else.
THINGS TO DO ~
Snorkel Tunnels Beach at sunrise
Hike the Kalalau Trail
Sunset at Haena Beach Park
Kayak the Hanalei River
Napali Coast boat + helicopter tours
Hanalei farmers market (Saturdays)
Stargaze from the front lawn
Guest access
✓ Full access to the entire home, lanai, and beach gear room
✓ Self check-in with keyless entry
✓ Covered parking for 3 cars beneath the house
Other things to note
✓ The home is in a designated tsunami zone; the evacuation plan is posted inside the front door and attached to your rental agreement
✓ Wild roosters roam all of Kauai and crow early - light sleepers should pack earplugs
✓ The primary suite's shower and jetted tub are outdoors on the private deck
✓ Reserve Haena State Park / Kalalau Trailhead entry and parking in advance
✓ No events or parties
✓ Registered with the County of Kauai
ACTVR 1344 , TAT 000-961-1264-01
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Tunnels Beach, HI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Excellent location for our plans - walk to Tunnels. Amenities provided were excellent- kitchen well stocked with things we forgot.Highly recommend this house. We had some rain therefore waterfalls. We love Kauai ; spent time on Westside - Poipu yet mostly North Shore. This was our 18th trip to Kauai and the best so far.Jones Family Lakeland FL
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
This was our 4th time to stay at Judy's house, and we love it every time! The house is always clean and the kitchen has everything you need for a stay. We love the quick walk down to the beach, the covered back patio, and the quiet nights out in the Kauai North country. Looking forward to our next trip out to Haena!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Our whole Kauai experience was spectacular! This home, the Kalalau trail, the beaches, sunsets, the Slow-Yourself-Down one-lane bridges vibe, and the weather. We felt blessed! Quaint little Hanalei was a sweet spot for our 18 year old daughter. Ahh, and the shave ice!! We loved reading everyone's reviews for this home during the year we waited for this dream trip to come true. Found everything just as described, very comfortable and relaxing. Wish we could have stayed for a long, long time! Thankyou for sharing your home!
6 / 10Average·Aug 2025
First, the positives. . .well stocked kitchen, clean unit, plenty of beach equipment/ snorkel gear/ chairs/ beach towels.Negatives. . .1. Location , location, location; this house is more “than a short walk” to the beach when you factor in walking to the part of Tunnels Beach with the good snorkeling and shaded beach area. It took well over 20 minutes to get there on a narrow, busy street. So if your idea of going to Kauai is to enjoy the beach, just know that this does not have convenient beach access.2. The house is old and needs a remodel / painting / TLC. For example, the outside deck is worn (looks like Ipe deck—but not well maintained) with rusting table/ chairs. Based on the cost of the unit, I would expected the inside of the house to look less dated. The entire inside needs to be freshened up to 2025.3. The outside shower. I don’t get the previous reviews that glow about this outside shower. Think childhood camp experience. It’s a cheap unit with a PVC pipe at the bottom, a cheap shower bottom and a flimsy curtain separating you from the your neighbors. It’s an overall cheap renovation solution to get a full 2nd bath (toilet is inside and shower/tub are outside on the deck). It could’ve been so much better executed.4. The washer and dryer. The washer and dryer are separate from the main facilities at the ground floor (in a storage closet) with the beach supplies and water heater. Not very convenient.
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9.9Outstanding
(223 Ratings)
"Excellent location for our plans - walk to Tunnels. Amenities provided were excellent- kitchen well stocked with things we forgot.Highly recommend this house. We had some rain therefore waterfalls. We..."
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