Walk to Hanalei Bay, beachfront & town; w/AC in 3BR House for 6

Clean house. A little warm overall but great location. Super close to the beach. Rooms are nice and cool with AC on!

We thoroughly shouted our week vacation at Aunty Lydia’s Ohana. We were a family of 6, 4 adults and 2 kids. There was plenty of room for everyone and the 2 outdoor showers were an amazing bonus. The location of the house was perfect, just a short walk to the beach and town. We will definitely return.

The house was clean and the kitchen was well-equipped. Location and proximity to town and beach is nice. Unfortunately the WiFi barely worked and there were a lot of rules about where you are allowed to plug in your devices that didn’t really make sense and were rather inconvenient. The host was nice and responsive when we called about an issue with the lights in one of the bathrooms. The stay was a mixed experience overall. The house would be fine if you’re really just using it as a home base and not planning to hang out there a lot.

comfortable Very close to beautiful beach Laundry facilities were appreciated

Location was perfect for us and our 12 year olds to walk to town and to the beach multiple times a day - the backyard and grill were a great hangout to cook fish we bought from the awesome local fish market. We paddle boarded the river to the ocean and hiked the Napali and drove to other locations on the island for other day trips and adventures! We really enjoyed our stay!!

It was a well stocked house and everything worked well (except for the TV which was fixed after we reported it)- there was also a lot of noisy sidewalk construction going on outside the house and noise from the street, but the location was good with a short walk to the beach park

Perfect for our family.

Great location. Ideal for families. Plain but comfortable, really touching story about the history of the home and the family who lived there. Very authentic Hawai’i experience, as someone who lives here in the islands.

Clean and cozy. Everything was well labeled and easy to use. Would stay here again!

It's 2 blocks from the beach, can't beat it. Having beach chairs etc was so nice. Old skool Hawaii!

4th year in a row we've vacationed on the north side of Kauai. Love Hanalei for its sleepy beach town vibe. Booked Aunty Lydia's for 11 nights a year in advance.1st two nights were horrific. There was street repaving directly in front of the house. 1st night from 12am - 2am. 2nd night from 9pm- 2am. I was livid. Property manager offered earplugs and nothing else. No partial refund or relocation offered. House was shaking and windows rattling from the steamroller for hours. I take vacation to get away from my stressful job so I decided I needed to get in a better headspace and not arguing with the property manager over this was a conscious decision on my part.Luckily, the next 9 nights were great. No more construction directly in front of the house, although you should be warned the southbound lane of Kuhio directly in front of the house hasn't been repaved and the construction was stopped at the end of the property line. There will be more construction.Pros: Morning views of the mountains, short walk to the beach, AC in bedrooms, very close to Hanalei shops and restaurants, friendly local cat, outdoor showers.Cons: street noise, AC is only in bedrooms.I would book this property again, but probably not any time within the next 2 years. It would've been a 5 star rating had there been no street construction. 4 stars if property manager had offered more than earplugs.Note to property manager: Call Terminex - there are termite droppings in multiple areas of the house.Mahalo

The property is like a time capsule, in a good way. It feels like a Hawaiian home rather than a modern rental. We loved that part of it. The negatives were the heat and surprise to us road construction out front. The management company addressed the construction well once we brought it up with them. Unfortunately it meant we couldn’t open the windows up at night to cool it off and had to run ACs in bedrooms (and the ACs were really noisy and made the walls vibrate/drone). The place gets really hot during the day so would not recommend during for anyone who struggles with heat exposure. Overall, a nice space, great yard, views of Bali Hai are awesome from living room, and location for walk to Hanalei beach is great. Rating for our specific stay and timing relative to construction drove the overall rating lower, I’d typically expect more like a 4 in July heat, possibly higher not during summer.

Aunty Lydia’s Local was absolutely perfect for our family group - my husband and I and our two adult children and partner. We loved the space, location, and authentic old-school Hawaiian cottage feel. If you want to live like a local in Hanalei, this property is a great choice. We would book again without hesitation.

The location and layout were great for my family to relax in a comfortable house. The kitchen and living room were large enough to lounge in between going to the beach (5 min walk) and downtown Hanalei (12 min walk). The outdoor space was well utilized with 2 outdoor showers (very useful!) and lots of room for gear under the covered parking. Would definitely stay again!

Cute, clean house with rich history. Super nice that it has beach chairs, body boards you can borrow.

Fun spot, nice location, comfortable beds!

convenient, close to the beach

This property was as listed, had what we needed including beach chairs, umbrella, and coolers. It was in a great location close to the beach and a 10 minute walk to town. The bedroom AC units were wonderful. It was fairly hot in the main part of the house in the afternoon, but we were out and about most days anyways! It definitely has a “family vacation home” vibe, as listed- it was well loved and had the wear and tear that comes along with years of use. And ants (only in the kitchen)- they were there when we showed up, and they hung with us until we left. For us these weren’t not a negative thing (especially considering the price point for three bedrooms, and ability to stay in hanalei bay so close to the beach) but if you are wanting more of an “upscale” experience, you may want to head up the road to Princeville….. which would be fine by us since we hope to return again someday (less competition😉).

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My friend and I enjoyed Aunt Lydia's very much. It was like staying at a family home. Not luxury in any way, but cozy, comfortable and clean. Location is great, right by the beach and about a 10-15 minute walk into town. It is not super private though for those seeking real privacy. For the price, I do think they could update the beds a bit more and the electrical while keeping the old charm of the home. We had a great time though and I would recommend.

The location of the home was wonderful, very easy access to both beach and shops. Car port area was a fun place to hang out when it rained as it was nice & cool. Drawback, the house overall was extremely hot, even with all of the fans provided, keeping curtains closed during the day etc. Had to sit in bedrooms with ac on to get relief.