Princeville, Hawaii
E KOMO MAI to the House of Beautiful Breezes.
SWANKY TIKI is the Kauai North Shore vacation home you have been dreaming about.
Feel the beautiful breezes, scented with tropical flowers, throughout the house the minute you walk through the front door.
Experience island style living in the spacious three bedroom, two story custom built Hawaiian home. SWANKY TIKI abounds with an idyllic Garden Island flair and is nestled on a peaceful ocean bluff street in the heart of a rare Albatross nesting ground. It is in one of the most desirable areas in all of Princeville. You are minutes away from shopping, golf, and gorgeous world-famous North Shore beaches. A secluded semi private snorkel beach is only a ten-minute walk from our home and is a great spot for whale watching too! .....
The second story is an open living, dining, kitchen, and nook space that includes a guest bath and two ocean breeze lanais. From there, enjoy the sun setting into the Pacific Ocean alongside our vista of famed Bali Hai Mountain at the northern edge of the Na Pali Coast. And just after every rain, enjoy the sight of waterfalls cascading down the Hanalei Mountain Range, no doubt framed by one, two, or even three rainbows! At the same time, you might be dining or enjoying a Mai Tai while swaying in the hammock, listening to the beautiful songs of our native Hawaiian birds and the heavenly sound of the ocean waves. In the evenings, a cloudless sky will offer stargazing more crystal clear than just about anywhere stateside......
The fully stocked cook's kitchen, a foodie’s delight, has a complete pantry with spices, olive oil, and every utensil you might need to make a delicious feast. Try grilling pineapple with local catch on the dining lanai’s outdoor barbecue. Organic vegetables and fruits, along with local artisan breads, cheeses, and prepared foods can be had at the many farmer’s markets nearby......
There are ceiling fans in all the rooms and trade wind island breezes flow throughout. SWANKY TIKI boasts vaulted wood and white beam high ceilings and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, with charming Hawaiian style furnishings and Native objects and artwork collected over some 20 years. Personal touches include high end linens and home accessories, custom goat milk soaps, live indoor plants and flowers, baskets of shells and much more. Upstairs, the many windows and glass doors with the light filled, spacious, and airy floor plan make for a festive and comfortable gathering space for Ohana and friends or a romantic getaway for two. Downstairs, there are three extra-roomy private master size bedrooms, all with ensuite full baths. Relax in a multi-purpose open area off the front entrance that can be used as a lounge area, office, or a mediation space......
Our neighbors tell us that SWANKY TIKI has some of the prettiest landscaping in the area. You can pick a flower arrangement from the lush tropical gardens that surround the house. There are unique lipstick palms, a large shady lychee tree, lily koi ponds, along with flowering gardenias and orchids blooming in the Ti leaf trees.....
There is High speed internet while TV apps are available on the Roku large screen TV. With a confirmed booking, a multi-page PDF will be sent which includes directions to our favorite beaches and insider information from locals about the best markets, shopping, and restaurants......
There are two bicycles along with all the beach gear you might need; beach towels, surfboards, boogie boards, snorkel gear, beach chairs, sunscreen, and umbrellas. The house is centrally located for hiking, biking, and championship golf. The world-renowned, Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed Princeville Makai Golf Course is a short walk from the house......
The constant comments from guests are that they loved staying at SWANKY TIKI – it is not the typical vacation rental and they can't wait to return to both our place and the magical paradise of Kauai.
Warmest Alohas
The most beautiful home we have stayed in on Kauai to date. We spent a lot of time on the huge lanai. Bathrooms are amazing with huge showers, great views from upper level, wonderful landscaping (we love lipstick palms). Definitely want to stay again!
Family trip for 5 (kids ages 18/15/12). Fantastic, quiet home base for us. The owner has done a great job of setting the space up for a very comfortable existence. Each of the three en suite bed/baths (all down) are extremely spacious and comfortable. For non-oceanfront, views are lovely (though distant). Decor and amenities are nearly-comprehensive and very nice ... won't remind of a Four Seasons, but it certainly feels much more like a well-appointed home than a rental. Outstandingly clean! 24/7 onsite access to surf boards, boogie boards, golf clubs, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, even a pair of bicycles ... again, you would find more/better at a high end resort, but this was a GREAT set of resources for a family in a rental. Conversed directly with owner a few times - she is a lovely person and very reasonable / accommodating. Found her trustworthy. The only items I would point out *for awareness* are 1) lack of A/C: trade winds generally help, but there were a few evenings when the primary master was still pretty hot by bedtime (even if that was alleviated by morning), 2) the local birds (songbirds and chickens) are pretty much going to wake you up 5:30-6:00am every day (that's just reality here) and 3) it's tucked a ways back in very suburban-feeling Princeville, so just know what you're biting off in terms of logistics when you sign up for that: other than Hanalei you're quite a drive to most other island activities. Overall, we would GLADLY stay here again.
We loved this house and will be back. We ended up cooking at home every night because dinner on the porch was lovely - you can see the sun set over the water between the houses in front of us. And the kitchen had all that we needed to cook and serve meals featuring local food. We appreciated the information that was shared for enjoying the area - we took advantage of the recommendations for the best farmers market and fish store and the detailed directions of where to park to best enjoy beaches in the area. The home is spacious and well-appointed and was a wonderful place to hang out between island adventures.
Beautiful house on quiet Princeville street. Great architecture, design, cleanliness, and layout. Stayed last week March / 1st wk April, great breezes throughout the house. No A/C not a problem. Close to prime snorkeling beaches, one is a 10 min walk through right-of way trails down to a private beach, close to Makai Golf club for golf/tennis/pickleball enthusiasts, nice essential shops close by. Great location to rest, relax and recharge on the North Shore of Kauai. Kitchen is well stocked, pantry with penultimate spices for the gourmet, perfect family room for gathering and relaxing. Delicious welcome fruit/cheese/meats platter in fridge awaiting our arrival, gift from a gracious hostess. Absolutely no issues during our stay. We will be back (probably more than once!) -- love the area, love the snorkeling and beaches, love the property. Well equipped for families with beach chairs, bikes, beach towels, snorkel gear, etc. And super reasonable pricing for the area and amenities provided, and the property.
The property was clean, very well appointed and well situated for visiting the north shore’s beautiful sites. The manager was responsive, friendly, and brought a welcome charcuterie platter. The amenities in the house included beach chairs, towels, sunscreen, and kitchen supplies. We will stay here again and recommend this home to our friends.
We had an absolutely wonderful stay! Carol was an amazing host. Very gracious and communicative. We were very impressed with how well appointed and stocked the kitchen was. The amenities throughout the rest of the house were also incredible. Bikes to cruise around the neighborhood, boogie and surf boards, snorkeling equipment, beach chairs, beach towels, etc, etc. It made for a very easy stay. We loved the location since there are a few secluded beaches we could walk to, and only minutes away driving to Hanalei or Anini. We can't wait to return to this property. Mahalo!
Beautiful property, well kept, well equipped
Great location for excellent exploring the best beaches on Kauai. Quiet neighborhood. Home was well stocked with everything you need from beach chairs/towels/boogie boards & bikes to grillware.
This house was even better in person than the pictures! We loved staying at this house for the week. It had everything you needed for a great island vacation. There is snorkel gear, beach towels, beach chairs, beach totes, bicycles. Kitchen was fully equipped with everything you need and also had some spices. They even left us a nice welcome gift. Location is good for exploring Kauai. Private beach is a 10 minutes walk through the woods. I’ve stayed in over 20 VRBO and this was my favorite! Only downsides is during June if you are home in the. Late afternoon it can be warm in the bedrooms. But sleeping at night without AC was perfectly fine.
A wonderful house, in a great quiet location, close to amenities and beaches. It’s spacious, well equipped with high quality everything. Bikes, beach equipment and towels were provided. The owner even left us champagne and snacks! Could not recommend this place more. We will definitely be back.
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