Hawaiian Charm..Just Steps From The Ocean..On Kauai's Sunny W Side * TVNC4216
Hawaiian Charm..Just Steps From The Ocean..On Kauai's Sunny W Side * TVNC4216
About this house rental
Situated in Kekaha, this attractive house for $263 per night is a great choice for your next trip. PROPERTY OVERVIEW: House, 2 Bedrooms, 1.25 Baths, (Sleeps 4) The Nene Nest, Kauai is a classic, sugar plantation- style cottage located on the always sunny West Side of Kauai. Just 152 steps from the ocean, it offers a true Hawaii feel. Designed with a 'slow' pace in mind, our hope is that you enjoy every part of your stay; sipping coffee on the updated lanai in the mornings with a book in hand, or by relaxing on the beach surrounded by sunshine and ocean breezes on the beautiful garden isle of Kauai. This charming authentic island cottage was featured in Tiny Homes Magazine and in the 'Love Shacks: Romantic cabin charmers, modern getaways and rustic retreats around the world' coffee table book and we can't wait for you to experience it! THE SPACE: Completely restored and remodeled, it features a new fully-equipped kitchen, new bath, two spacious bedrooms, comfortable living room, lanai, bedroom air conditioning and landscaped garden. Its nine and a half foot ceilings, giant airy windows, original crown moldings and wainscoting, original wood floors, and tropical ceiling fans in each room give you the feeling of 'paradise of old.' THE AREA: The home is in Kekaha, the sunniest area of Kauai boasting the longest white sand beach in the Hawaiian Islands. This is true Hawaii, away from the tourist-filled beaches and stores, where church services and grocery-store conversations are still heard in the Hawaiian language. Yet great restaurants, grocery, farmers market, shops, art galleries, and great Kauai outdoor activities are minutes away. Kekaha is at the doorway to Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, famous for its hiking opportunities and vistas of the Napoli coastline. THE PERFECT WEST SIDE LOW-KEY DAY: Awake for coffee on the garden lanai. Drive two minutes and take a morning walk on the longest white sand beach on Kauai. Stop for lunch at the Lodge at Kokee before an invigorating hike in Waimea Canyon. Wash off your hiking muscles in the outdoor hot shower. Stroll two doors down to the ocean, cocktail in hand, to watch the island’s best sunset. Prepare a light supper in the fully-equipped gourmet kitchen. Then sleep peacefully in your pillow-top king and queen beds. FOLLOW US: Instagram: thenenenest.kauai Tag us at #thenenenestkauai during your stay. THE FINE PRINT: The Nene Nest is rented under NCU certificate #TVNC-4216 , GE-123-018-2912-01, TA-123-018-2912-01. On-island contact for emergencies: Gabrielle Silva (808) 635-0739 Keywords: House Cottage Kauai This transient vacation rental is located in the tsunami evacuation zone. For evacuation procedures, please see the listing photos above. By confirming your reservation, you are agreeing to knowledge of these procedures. WAITLIST: Didn't see the availability you were hoping for on our calendar? Add your name to our waitlist and you'll be our first call if we receive a cancellation. www.thenenenestkauai.com/waitlist
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kekaha, HI
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(251 Reviews)
5.0
Very comfortable accommodations just a couple hundred yards from the beach. Everything we needed was there.
Definitely will want to return.
5.0
It has been more than 10 years that we came back to Kauai. We were specifically looking for place away from the tourists spaces and any crowds. Nene nest was that spot. A very low key area in a local neighbourhood with its historic ambience. And yes there are roosters! Kekaha Beach is a wonderful place overlooking Niihau where you can spend time walking for hours. You have to drive there and of course you need a car. Major Shopping would be best to do when you arrive in Lihue at Safeway or Walmart before heading out to Kekaha. Anything you forgot you will get in Waimea. In the house you find all you need as described. Would we come back? YES, thanks to our hosts for opening their home on Kauai.
5.0
A special property in a special part of the world - thank you for the opportunity to stay here; it was the perfect place for our stay on the south shore.
5.0
We absolutely adored Nene’s Nest! The perfect cottage for our family during our fabulous trip to Kauai. Everything was clean, comfortable and easily accessible to what we wanted to do. We will definitely recommend Nene’s Nest to anyone and everyone that we know traveling to Kauai!! What a gem!! Thank you!
5.0
I've been trying to figure out how to describe my stay at the Nene Nest but it is almost beyond description. It is an oasis of quiet days and nights. You can hear the waves, you can listen to the crickets at night when you star gaze. The lack of environmental light pollution in Kekaha makes the night sky explode with stars and the Milky Way.
The roosters in the morning, at first, were a bit much but by the end of our stay, I enjoyed listening to them call to one another as the sun rose. But know, they are loud lol
The house itself instantly felt like home. It has everything you need (I coveted the fridge), and the Victrola Bluetooth speaker let us play our playlists quietly in the background while making breakfast, lunch or dinner.
It was the perfect launching spot to see the island from Polihale to Kapa'a and beyond. Kauai is beautiful island that takes the aloha spirit seriously and makes you feel like ohana by the time you leave. It was important for us to recognize the Native Hawaiian people, their spirit, and respect the land we walked on. The Nene Nest was a very good place to embrace the spirit of aloha and find the rhythm of the island itself.
Melissa was super responsive to the all our questions, suggestions, and concerns. She is an awesome host.
We are definitely planning a return trip to the Nest.
5.0
We had a lovely stay at Nene’s Nest Cottage. It was close to small boat Harbor for the boat excursion and to Waimea canyon. Also, there is a nice walkable white sand beach nearby. Stars at night were incredible. Melissa was very quick to respond to any questions. Everything in the cottage worked well including the air conditioning, washer and dryer.’
5.0
Our stay was truly magnificent! The cottage has been lovingly restored, beautifully appointed, and is in a great location. The sunsets at Kekaha are phenomenal, and all the things we wanted to do in Kauai were nearby, including Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali coast, and the Kauai Coffee Plantation. A special bonus was being on the non-touristy side, hearing the local language, and exploring the small towns. A huge thank you to our hosts!
5.0
Initially I panicked when I pulled-up and saw a car parked in the driveway, then I carefully read the instructions that the owner provided us and realized that there is a small driveway to the right of the adjacent property which leads to the Nest. The Nest is very secluded and tucked-away from the street and surrounded with foliage, so it offered a great deal of privacy.
The Nest was built in 1950 as a home for the manager of the local sugar plantation and was nicely appointed and decorated. It had all of the amenities that you could ask for, to include high speed Wi-Fi, 2 bedrooms, (1 King & 1 Queen), window AC units (if needed), nice covered porch & car port with a washer & dryer out back.
The Nest was also featured in Tiny Homes Magazine.
Great place, hope to stay there again next time we are visiting the island!
5.0
Perfect
5.0
Beautiful incredibly private home. Love that the whole property is surrounded by hedges with a large lawn. Very convenient location while being away from the crowds. Quick access up to the state parks to beat the crowds hiking.
10.0
The Nene Nest was such a treat! We loved the homey feel, the Lani was our favorite spot, morning or evening. Discovering Waimea Canyon was such an unexpected adventure. We spent time relaxing and exploring the area. Knowing we could come back to the comfort of the house was just what we needed. Thank you!
5.0
This is a great property and accurately described in the listing. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking. There are beach towels, chairs, boogie boards a cooler and umbrella for your beach days. The beds were very comfortable and the neighborhood felt safe. You can walk directly down to the beach from the home. There is also a larger beach a bit up the road. Salt Pond State Park is also close and has a nice swimming area with lifeguards on duty. Close in proximity to the cute little town of Waimea. Also not a far drive to Waimea Canyon or Port Allen. We appreciated the location of the home and the daily visits from the rooster next door. I would highly recommend this property and we would definitely stay again!
5.0
The Nene Nest was such a treat! We loved the homey feel, the Lani was our favorite spot, morning or evening. Discovering Waimea Canyon was such an unexpected adventure. We spent time relaxing and exploring the area. Knowing we could come back to the comfort of the house was just what we needed. Thank you!
5.0
Great!
5.0
Great!
5.0
My husband and I stayed for a week at the Nene Nest. We traveled around the island all week and enjoyed returning to an always sunny location. Proximity to an incredible beach, food, and many activities was also a perk! Melissa was incredibly thoughtful and checked in during our stay, and provided essentials such as sunscreen, beach gear, and many recommendations for things to do and places to eat. The Nene Nest had everything we needed and more for an incredible stay in Kauai. We can't wait to stay again in the future.
5.0
We stayed for a girls trip mid May for 8 days. Communication with Melissa was very fast and she answered every question I had and was on top of all the details, even checking in again on the day we arrived to make sure all was in order. The property is exactly as pictured and described, we had zero troubles the entire time. I can't thank them enough for thinking of all the small details like noise machines because of the chickens, what a relief to be able to sleep past 4am! The air conditioning units in the bedrooms were perfect, they cooled the house in the evening just fine. One suggestion for future travelers is backing straight down into the driveway and leave the vehicle there by the garbage cans vs. trying to get around the fence, we made sure the vehicle was behind the property fence line as there is a neighbor there but it made our in and out so much nicer once we figured that out. :)
Thank you Melissa and Kyle for opening your beautiful home, we will be back!
4.0
Aloha! Pleasant two bedroom cottage in a rural setting with lots of noisy Roosters - you will need ear plugs. Front door mat needs cleaning. If we ever comeback to Kauai we will stay at the Nene Nest again.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Kekaha. The Nene Nest was perfect with loads of character and charm. We spent afternoons at the beach down the road and in the evenings enjoyed the sunset across the street. The locals at the restaurants and food trucks in Waimea were welcoming and friendly. We’re already planning our next trip.
5.0
Our family of 4 just spent an amazing week at the Nest and it was really amazing. We felt so lucky to be at this sweet little house instead of a big resort. The location is great as the beach across the street is the best. The location feels local, not touristy. You do have to drive to get to certain places - if you want - but driving in Hawaii is always beautiful. You just have to plan accordingly if you want to go to dinner in Princeville etc. as it is almost a 2 hour drive from the house. We didn't mind at all. We were always so happy to get back to the cozy house, with the amazing windows and breezes, cute kitchen, outdoor shower, and comfy beds. Everything was good about his house!! We hope to stay again on our next trip to Kauai. Special place! Thanks for sharing it with us!
5.0
The Nene Nest is such a gorgeous bungalow with a beautifully landscaped yard! The house was very clean and had everything that we needed to make our stay super comfortable. We never used the air conditioner opting to have the big gorgeous windows open letting the cool night breeze in. We walked to the beach every night for sunset and it only took a few minutes…we loved being so close!
The communication with both the owner and the property manager was excellent…with very quick responses to our questions! We have been coming to Kauai for many years and we would definitely stay at the Nene Nest again! It’s perfect!
5.0
Loved everything about it! In fact, we are thinking now about building this design at our cottage property.
Thank you for sharing this piece of heaven.
Bea
5.0
We loved our stay at the Nene Nest! It’s a cozy little cottage with a beautiful lanai and garden, within walking distance of the beach. Our favourite part of the stay was star gazing on lawn chairs in the garden while listening to the sound of the ocean waves. This was a great spot for a day trip to Waimea Canyon! We enjoyed eating at JoJo’s Shave Ice and Chicken in a Barrel in nearby Waimea Town.
5.0
Everything was perfect! Made our stay on Kauai very special. Don’t change a thing’
5.0
The property was perfect for us! The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Plenty of bird watching and a good location. Very convenient for sightseeing and local shopping.
5.0
Great place. Probably will stay here next year. Only comment is that the filters in the ac need to be changed
5.0
We have usually stayed in Kapaa but chose Kekaha on westside this time. Glad we did, very mellow and quiet. It is just below the canyon so a quick drive to get there. Hanelei and Kilauea were an easy day trip. Falls at Wailua and Poipu were quick trips too. Kapaa has gotten real busy, so again nice to be in quiet relaxing house with everything you need. If you want beach time Barking Sands is a few minutes away. Sunsets over the water were a 3 minute walk from the house. Also Naapali boat rides available from harbor a few minutes a away. Again, glad we chose Nene Nest!
5.0
We have waited for a while to get to come stay at the Nene Nest and we were so happy to have been able to stay for a whole week. The Nene nest is quiet, private and has everything you need. We enjoyed being away from most of the resorts as we got to experience a relaxing vacation. We will definitely be back to enjoy the lanai, the outdoor shower, the walk to the beach and the sunshine.
5.0
This may be the cutest place on Kauai. It’s a quiet cottage in the last town before the road ends on the west side of Kauai. You can hear the waves crashing against the rocks and maybe a rooster or two in the morning (but not nearly as many as our other stays). There are so many nice touches it’s hard to list them all. Everything is well stocked: kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms. The bedrooms have air conditioning which we only used one night - the fans were enough the rest of the time. There’s also a washer and dryer. WiFi is good, even with two phone obsessed teens.There are instructions for everything and very simple to check in and out. The owner is very very responsive. Our teens liked it so much they didn’t want to go back out to eat and wanted to eat here on the cute lanai. We also enjoyed watching stars from the lawn chairs in the back yard. They even have boogie boards, beach chairs, a cooler, and umbrellas! While we were here we went to Waimea canyon, did a boat tour of the napali coast, had the best shave ice on Kauai at Jojos in Waimea, and watched the sun set at Polihale state park. All were suggestions from the owners website and messages. We travel a lot and this may be our favorite stay. We’ll definitely be back!
5.0
Very good location lovely cottage. Would love to come back sometime.
5.0
Adorable cottage on the sunny, quiet, westside of Kauai. The most comfortable beds, pillows, and sheets I've ever had at a VRBO. They have thought of everything, from beach chairs to sound machines (the Kauai roosters are no joke and the machines are so helpful!). The place was spotless, and the a/c in both bedrooms is efficient: We only used it in the evening and it cooled the whole place down in about 5-10 min. Melissa was prompt and so kind in her communication! Would wholly recommend.
5.0
Perfection.
5.0
We visited the island the second time and wanted to stay more local with more space and freedom. With the provided guidance of the absolutely supportive owner of the Nene Nest we found it easily. The Check In was well organized. It has its own private garden with sweet little Geckos to be discovered. The house had everything that we needed e.g. Yoga mats, conditioner, shampoo, laundry taps, additional outdoor shower, beach stuff and an own parking lot. The area around the Nest is quiet, local and always sunny. Access to the other famous spots on Kauai was given by car.
Finally we would thank the host for responding within minutes. If we visit Kauai again we will check the availability of the Nest first :)
5.0
We loved our visit to Kauai and the Nene Nest. It is a perfect quiet spot to chill and enjoy our stay. Centrally located for our daytime excursions. Highly recommend a stay Nene Nest and we hope to plan a trip back there soon.
5.0
The Nene Nest, built in the 1950s, is such a perfect place to stay on the south shore of Kauai. The yellow and green tiled kitchen, hardwood floors and covered front porch are just a few of the appealing aspects of this cottage. Nene Nest is in a quiet neighborhood, just two houses from the ocean, though it takes a little boulder walking to get down to the small strip of sand. Nene Nest is in a quiet neighborhood (except for the roosters) with a large yard with a gas grill. There are plenty of pots and pans and utensils for preparing meals at the cottage.
The location of Nene Nest is at the gateway to the road going up to Waimea Canyon which makes the trip much easier than it would be if you were staying in Poipu. The Canyon is well worth a visit, unless the weather prediction is for clouds obscuring the view.
I would highly recommend a stay at Nene Nest.
5.0
What a wonderful home! Comfy bed, spacious kitchen, lovely porch -- everything was perfect. A terrific home base for our travels around the island. Can't wait to return.
5.0
This property was very close and convenient to most of the major events of my class reunion. We felt secure at the home and was grateful that we had access to wifi and AC. We really appreciated the prompt response to all of our emails and questions. Although we did not need to communicate with the Property Manager during our stay, we appreciated that we had a local manager that we could contact.
5.0
The house is set back from the road, so super private and quiet. Located right next to the ocean, with a beach full of the prettiest seashells. The Hawaiian themed furniture in the main room was gorgeous and comfy. There is AC in both bedrooms, which was amazing (and just a few minutes running it instantly cooled the rooms to the perfect temperature). The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could potentially need, and included an adorable welcome basket. Both the outdoor shower and indoor showers were great. There was a closet full of supplies and all sorts of beach chairs/boards/coolers were available to use. The lanai had an outdoor table and the yards were full of Hawaiian blooms and birds. The location was great for the areas we really wanted to visit on this trip, including Polihale and the Kalalau Valley. Honestly, this is one of the best homes I have ever rented. The beds were ridiculously comfy, the aesthetic was lovely, and you could tell so much love was poured into every single detail. Would highly recommend everyone stay here! Host was beyond incredible.
5.0
We loved the nene nest. The cottage was homey and spacious for 2. We enjoyed hanging out on the deck and laying in the yard loungers watching the stars. The Kauai chickens were chatty in the mornings 😂 so we closed the windows, the blinds, and turned on their provided noise machines. 👌🏽 We never stay in the same rental twice, but we’d stay here again! Thank you
5.0
Let's see...clean, sweet, relaxing, and fun. Located in a quiet, untouched part of the island that we found inviting and restorative. This lovely little space won our hearts and our devotion, so much so that we are already recommending it to friends. If you want crowded and commonplace, this is not the house for you. If you want charming, comfortable, and surprisingly wonderful, book it now! We will definitely be back!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Kekaha?
The average price for a rental in Kekaha is $345 per night. This rental is $82 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hawaiian Charm..Just Steps From The Ocean..On Kauai's Sunny W Side * TVNC4216. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hawaiian Charm..Just Steps From The Ocean..On Kauai's Sunny W Side * TVNC4216 pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hawaiian Charm..Just Steps From The Ocean..On Kauai's Sunny W Side * TVNC4216?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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