Incredible Ocean Views Just Steps From the Sand! Secluded, Laidback 2BR Condo

Hanalei, Hawaii
$637 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Condo

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

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 Gaiai restaurant. 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.

Note: host requires all guests, whether they book directly or via a third party website, to complete a rental agreement within 3 days of booking.

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

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Shoji (room Divider) Unit Size: 850 Sq Ft (79 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Coin Laundry
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Massages Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Carri

    Submitted Mar 6, 2024

    Stayed Feb 28, 2024

    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!

  • James

    Submitted Nov 17, 2021

    Stayed Nov 6, 2021

    Stayed in the downstairs unit and that was very nice and quiet until the upstairs tenants arrived and started moving chairs around and that became noisy and a little annoying for the downstairs unit. But overall the place is everything as advertised. I'd stay again but in an upstairs unit!

  • Karen M.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2026

    Stayed Jun 8, 2026

    The property sits in a beautiful location! Short drive to town for dining and groceries. The linens needed to be washed more frequently. Referring to quilts. They smelled of weeks of oil build up and sweat. Overall the beds were comfortable and the place was clean. Also…soaps and shampoos in the bathrooms need updated as the liquid has separated in them and the holder is rusty. We were delayed an hour and a half checking in due to a window repair that was not communicated. Gorgeous beach view!!

  • Jeff P.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2026

    Stayed May 30, 2026

    Amazing location.

  • Nancy&Ben K.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2026

    Stayed May 19, 2026

    We could hear the crashing of the waves and were kept cool through the night by the ocean breeze. We woke to the beautiful sunrise every morning on the deck. Spectacular views of the ocean!

  • Heidi C.

    Submitted May 7, 2026

    Stayed May 1, 2026

    Lovely condo with an amazing unobstructed view of the ocean. Would definitely stay here again

  • Annie D.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2026

    Stayed Apr 21, 2026

    absolutely beautiful breathtaking views. We loved hearing the ocean at night.

  • Les P.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2026

    Stayed Apr 9, 2026

    Location and views excellent, Broken / taped window obstructs view from inside. Bed comfortable, amenities in unit good. Onsite restaurant not good, but onsite coffee shop is excellent.

  • Lisa R.

    Submitted Feb 26, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    Love the location and overall experience!Host should disclose that the picture window is broken as it is a dramatic break and of course impacts the view.We noticed ants on the main bathroom floor and on the divider shelf between the king bed and living room.Would absolutely return:)

  • Ginger S.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Steps away from the ocean!

  • Kristi D.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2026

    Stayed Jan 23, 2026

    Right by the ocean! Absolutely incredible location, spacious and super clean apartment, beautiful views, and peaceful!!!

  • samantha O.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 7, 2026

    The views at this condo were unbeatable! Definitely less hospitable/comfortable than some other options (uncomfortable furniture, limited kitchen, poor wifi & no tv), but the location and facility are great. The pool area was lovely and had gas grills that were convenient for evening meals. The coffee shop onsite was great as well. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed for renovations which we weren't aware of. The town isn't too far but definitely a 15 minute drive to any restaurant or groceries! This resort is way closer to the trailhead and tunnels beach than the main Princeville area which was great for the activities we were interested in.

  • Ryan L.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 14, 2026

    Amazing views and location. Would stay here again!

  • Julie L.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cool spot on the north side! Feels like the end of the earth. Not super convenient if you are wanting to eat out every meal, but it was great for us. We grilled at the nice new pool/hot tub/grilling area and that was perfect. Beds were comfy. Home is kind of like a cabin vs. being super bougie but it had everything we needed and worked well!

  • Gregg H.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Oct 14, 2025

    Mold in bathtub, trim coming off in kitchen, worn out furniture, filthy drapes….

  • Ana M.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Great little condo with lots of privacy and amazing views. Functional and comfortable for a family with two kids. The area is quite windy and the beach is not kid friendly but still a beautiful place. We had the best sunrises, hope to come back.

  • J R.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    The location is heavenly—beautiful view of the beach and Milky Way at night! The pool and grill are are very clean and comfortable/easy to use. Friendly staff at check in. While I would absolutely stay here again, the shower could use updating. Overall, a wonderful experience and stay!

  • Jason B.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Can’t beat this view and being so close to the ocean. Pool area looks new and excellent area! Day spa massage was great! We really like that it’s run by locals & do a great job with an older property.

  • AM E.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    The property is lovely - right on the ocean. It is nicely decorated and clean. Some things definitely show some weathering - as is expected when so exposed to the elements. The Resort is lovely too. The pool area was very nice. I would definitely stay there again if I were to return to Kauai.

  • Rebecca D.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    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!

  • Mary L.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the last part of our trip of five weeks in Hawaii. We started on Oahu and ended up at Kauai. traveled with three of my friends rented a wonderful convertible, soft top Jeep, which was great to explore. The weather does change quite quickly there. It was beautiful, warm and falling asleep to the ocean. There’s nothing better looking forward to spending more days in the future here. We enjoyed cooking in the house and the back deck listening to the ocean was priceless. Easy to get to and everything that we needed.

  • Linda J.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2025

    Stayed May 26, 2025

    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!

  • K H.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    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!

  • Julie K.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed Apr 30, 2025

    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!

  • David L.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2025

    Stayed Apr 20, 2025

    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.

  • Kiauna A.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 6, 2025

    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

  • FRANK B.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Feb 10, 2025

    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.

  • Cheryl L M.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2025

    Stayed Jan 28, 2025

    Great place, great views, great ocean sounds!

  • Susan B.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 9, 2025

    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

  • MARC C.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    This Place is Really Nice. Great Breeze, Warm Water. Just what I was Looking For.

  • Christian G.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    Simple accommodation with everything you need. Nice Lanai directly at the beach. Tunnels Beach is 30min beach walk away.

  • Gary G.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    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!

  • Jeff M.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    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!

  • Callie W.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall great stay and beauty etc, however the ceilings are thin, so you can hear almost any footstep above!

  • Tara W.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    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!

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$637+
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