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Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi

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Sun loungers, beach towels
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TV, DVD player, books, stereo
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi

"Twin Hearts", a Kauai North Shore vacation rental homestay cottage, is a wonderful private one bedroom, one bath handcrafted rental accommodation located at the ocean end of our 7.6 acre Kauai North Shore estate and farm parcel. The handcrafted cottage features tons of privacy and a sweet hot tub, as well as close world class, white sand Kaihili-Quarry Beach, a scenic 15 minute walk, or quick 5 minute drive from your accommodation.

The travel accommodation industry has been dramatically changed. The COVID-19 pandemic, while it has abetted, has placed a greater importance on safety. At Twin Hearts, we understand this change. Vacation rentals are now the safest and most secure way to enjoy a Kauai vacation. We understand the importance or providing an alternative to crowded hotels or the risks of dining in jam packed restaurants. What better way to travel safely than renting your very own cottage on acreage!

Our guests, many of them repeat visitors, adore the cottage and leave us stellar reviews.

Our organic ethic precludes us from spraying any toxic pesticides, and while we deal topically and organically with any of the many pests that enjoy living in the sub-tropics, you must be prepared to possible encounter the occasional ants, or geckos, or even a cockroach or two. If that is bothersome, you may be better off renting at a different property that utilizes toxic pesticides.

This private cottage, which is fully screened, is an exquisite, architecturally interesting, sustainable redwood home with lots of special features and privacy, about 250 feet (and lots of hedges and trees) from our home.

The cottage is accessed via a completely private 250 foot long rolled gravel driveway from the paved cul-de-sac road.

The cottage is comfortably and tastefully furnished, island style, with a hand-carved king sized poster bed with soft cotton sheets in the bedroom, a lovely living room with comfortable new queen sofa bed, a tiled bathroom, and a full-on entertainment center with cable TV, DVD, and CD stereo. Furniture and furnishings are oriental and island-style, with some antiques and original art.

For those who enjoy using the internet, we offer high speed Spectrum WI-FI, by Kauai standards. We average 200mbs speed. Keep in mind that internet speed here is not necessarily the equivalent here of what you may experience, or become used to, in mainland urban areas. There is plenty of bandwidth for most visitors, and we encourage you to slow yourself down and relax into Kauai time. :)

As a special perk, the cottage now comes with a Tandem Kayak, complete with paddles, backrests, life preservers and car roof rack, perfect for jungle river adventures on Kauai's numerous waterways. That's WAY fun and easy, even if you have never kayaked before!

We also provide boogie boards to our guests, Some snorkel gear may be available, but we recommend arranging for snorkel gear rental to insure a proper fit.

There are laundry facilities and a full indoor bathroom, as well as a hot and cold outdoor shower for washing the sand off when returning from Kahili-Quarry beach, which is just down the road, or any other one of the 10 world class beaches nearby.

There are a myriad of world class beaches close nearby. Kahili Quarry Beach is within walking distance, or you may zip down with your rental car. Kalihiwai Beach and the trailhead to Secret Beach are just 6-7 minutes away. Also nearby are Anini Beach, Hideaways, Waiakalua (wanna be all alone on a tropical beach?) and the beaches of Hanalei Bay.

The scenic Kilauea Lighthouse is minutes away...

As a longtime farm family we welcome you to come enjoy our place. You may walk around the property as long as you follow 3 rules: 1) Do NOT stand below coconut trees 2) Do not approach any buildings other than your cottage, and 3) do not engage our workers in conversation. They love to chat, but we need them to work :)

As a long-time, nearly 40 year resident farmer, I offer private farm tours to parties of up to 4 in size, for $100 per hour. I can provide a brief overview in one hour, but a more in-depth tour can last for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Consistent trade breezes keep you cool and refreshed although, to be on the safe side, we have installed a decorative tropical ceiling fan in the bedroom.

The cottage is fully screened.

When looking at a map of Kauai, use the Kilauea Lighthouse as a locator- it is the northernmost point on the island, and your cottage is about 1.5 miles to the southeast. The location is convenient- close to restaurants, bakeries, 2 farmer's markets each week, and fun shopping. It is an easy drive further west to Princeville (10 minutes) or Hanalei (15 minutes) yet not far the other direction to the East and South sides and to Waimea Canyon on the West side.

Because many guests have found difficulty arranging a reasonably priced rental car (the BEST way to explore Kauai) at reasonable rates, we often offer a Ford Escape SUV to our guests. If this possibility sounds of interest please inquire, after you make your booking.

Twin Hearts is a legal, permitted "homestay", Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2015-35, Use Permit U-2015-34, Special Permit SP-2015-12. These permits are extremely limited. Our TMK is (4) 5-1-005-015-0003.

So let's see... garden views, mountain views, private hot tub, acreage privacy, close beach proximity, laundry facility, wireless high-speed internet access, a tandem kayak, the option to rent a vehicle, and a stunning, affordable handcrafted cottage. Plus, it is a registered. legal, vacation rental. It doesn't get much better than this, especially at our low rental rates.. Come to Kauai and enjoy it in class at our private cottage!

Mahalo nui loa, e komo mai (Many thanks and welcome...)

Bruce and Cyndee Fehring

Property manager

Bruce Fehring

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 510050150003, TA-201-009-5616-01, GE-201-009-5616-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
HI, Kilauea

What's nearby

  • Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kilauea Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Anini Beach - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Princeville Botanical Gardens - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 19 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lappert's Hawaii - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kai Bar Kilauea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Iniki - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kilauea Bakery & Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪North Shore General Store - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens and Rock Quarry Beach. Waiakalua Beach and Christ Memorial Episcopal Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jungle oasis

Unique hand crafted cottage and interior. Lovely bird sounds, flowers, plants and warm breezes.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!

Beautiful, pristine property close to incredible places to explore on Kauai's coast.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved staying at Twin Hearts

We just love this place and our visit to Kauai.it’s cozy and private and greatly located.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Nice Stay

Nice peaceful place to stay with beautiful woodwork. The location was good with easy drives to all the nice beaches in the area. We enjoyed the portable hot tub after hiking all day. No AC as mentioned but that was never an issue, in fact we felt a little cool waking up some mornings. The house felt like you were staying in the rain forest which was nice. The housed felt a little smaller than it looks in the pictures but fine for 2 people. The dresser was filled with bedding-sheets blankets etc in every drawer and closet pretty taken up with things so not much room to put our clothes. Overall a nice and interesting place to stay while visiting the North Shore.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twin Hearts

We were welcomed from the first day to the end of our stay. Bruce and Cindy were incredible host and made us feel at home. It was everything we had hoped it would be.
Stayed 33 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay on Kauai

We truly enjoyed our week long stay at the cottage! It was the perfect location to stay and explore the island; we felt like it gave us the true Kauai experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a cottage in paridise

This is our third time here! We love it and we call it our home away from home. It’s close to the best beaches in Kauai and we feel so comfortable and relaxed here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

JACKIE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maui

It was advertised correctly as 600 s feet I just didn't realize how small that was, my error. No dresser space for clothes and limited closet space. other than that it was a nice getaway, very private and quiet.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get Away in Paradise

Lovely private “cabin” with hot tub that was so appreciated after a couple of hiking days. The pick up and drop off at the airport ensured a smooth check in and departure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wyn H.

Beautiful hexagonal cottage on a family farm

We loved this cottage Away from town but accessible to beach and trails
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back in Paradise

So wonderful to be back after 17+ years. Such a lovely spot and great location. We hope to come back again but sooner!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twin Hearts Cottage

A great place to stay, in a quiet location. Property owner friendly and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exquisite, peaceful, cozy, efficient cottage

Absolutely amazing. The owners are great. The property is beautiful. Its an oasis within itself. A cute little beach within minutes where you can swim in the ocean or in a cool pristine river. Well worth the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible

We loved this place from the moment we arrived. The location is incredible with a secluded beach thats a short ways away. The cottage was fully stocked with everything that we needed especially the kitchen (we love cooking). The water heater broke down one morning and bruce had it fixed super quick (thanks bruce!) The back yard is well maintained and very private. We had such a good time. We hope to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

We had a great relaxing time in this private cabin hideaway! So much better than a hotel room in one of those “resorts”. If you like relaxing in your own private place, then this is for you. Only negative was the weather, (a Kona low, bringing flooding rains) which kept us off the beaches for a few days.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Bruce has done an amazing job of creating an oasis on the farm. Twin Hearts is tucked away and feels surprisingly private. The setting, the location, the whole vibe makes for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K., Columbus, OH

Perfect!!

Everything was perfect!! We loved that part of the island and the cottage was ideal!! Thank you for sharing paradise!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise Hideaway

Amazing little place that gives the feeling of being secluded in tropical garden yet is close to many activities. Short walk to local beach for those days you want to take it easy and stay close to home. Easy access to Princeville and beaches on the north shore. Host is very welcoming and has a wealth of knowledge about the island.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This place was amazing! Loved the location. Very tropical and well maintained grounds. Place was clean and very relaxing. Loved the beach down the street. Hot tub came in very handy after our hikes in the canyon. Highly recommend renting this place. It was perfect for our 25th Anniversary!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hayley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage!

We really enjoyed our stay at Bruce’s farm! Photos don’t do it justice. We loved being situated in Kilauea for all of our activities. Bruce was a helpful and communicative host. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded jungle cottage

The bungalow has everything you could ever need. Its secluded and quiet (except for the ever present Kauai roosters) and private. You can walk to the most spectacular secluded beach, where you can surf big waves and there's a place for kids to play in the gentle water. Bruce was a lovely host and his property and farm are glorious. I highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

val, Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Retreat at Twin Hearts

Thank you Bruce and Cyndee for allowing us to stay for a week at your rental cottage. We felt right at home once we arrived on your beautiful property. Our stay in the Kilauea area was ideal and convenient as we visited with many family members and friends throughout Kauai. Much appreciation for your wonderful hospitality! With Warmest Mahalo, Val and Dennis
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

brandon r.

Beautiful property, just gorgeous. Quiet, peaceful, with tons of exotic birds.

The cottage was everything we had hoped for. We have used this site many many times, and have found it can be hit or miss. This rental, and our experience there, was one of the best to date. As a chef, I was delighted at with all the spices, condiments, and whatnot that were available, and cooked at the cottage nearly every night, and loved it. There are actually sharp knives! The owners are quite accomodating, and seem like real sweet folks. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical property

The photos in this listing don't do justice to the beauty of the place. The cabin is just beautifully appointed. Amazing woodwork and furnishings. It's private, while on the property of a wonderful organic family farm. We enjoyed the hot tub, the porch, walks to the beach and the sounds of birds as well as the cheers of the weekly softball game. The town is wondeful and we ate out a couple of times (felt Covid safe) and cooked on the grill and a little two-burner stove. Comfy, rejuvenating. Couldn't have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Twin Hearts

This place is amazing and secluded! 100-200 yards from the main house and surrounded by beautiful tall trees and bushes so it feels like you're alone. They have lots of fun gear and there is everything you could need in the house, which is spacious for two. And clean. The hosts are super friendly, happy to show you around the family farm, and also quickly responded when we had a couple of questions. Otherwise, we did not see them much and they gave us private space. It is a quick .5 mile walk or drive to a beautiful beach that seems to have great surfing and is not busy at all. This is the first of two places (similar price points, similar part of the island) we stayed on our first trip to Kauai (for our honeymoon), and it far and away is our favorite. If we are fortunate enough to come back this way, this is where we'll be looking to stay.