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Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai.

Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai.

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Property grounds
Exterior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Check out the area

HI, Hanalei
  • Popular LocationHanalei Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationHanalei Beach Park8 min walk
  • Popular LocationHanalei Bay3 min drive
  • AirportLihue, HI (LIH)51 min drive

Space details

6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, sleeps 10
632 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bedroom 4
    1 king bed
Bedroom 5
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 6
    1 queen bed
Common area
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower
    Bathtub
Bathroom 4
    No shower or bathtub
Bathroom 5
    No shower or bathtub

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai.

Renovated and expanded in July 2011 to include 7 bedrooms! Hanalei's classic property sits on over one acre of land. The largest oceanfront rental property in Hanalei Bay!

The residence and guesthouse have been upgraded throughout. New finishes include cherry floors, full granite slab baths, first rate appliances, and numerous floorplan enhancements. Sliding glass doors in guest cottage, master bedroom, upstairs and downstairs en suite bedrooms, living room and dining room encourages indoor/outdoor living in paradise. The property now features cutting edge aspects such as security, A/C, entry gate, and WiFi. Large HD flatscreen TVs in every bedroom. Bluetooth connectable speakers in both the kitchen and the living room.

The ultimate location and sprawling acreage with manicured landscaping and lawns down to the beach is unique to Hawaii. 'The Dolphin House' is the jewel of the north shore and offers a vacation dreams are made of! Simply the best in Hanalei.

Note: No weddings permitted on the property.
No more than 12 persons (gatherings) permitted on the property at any time.
Using a credit card will incur an additional 3% fee to the renter.

Notification to all renters: this transient vacation rental is located within the tsunami evacuation zone.

TVR Registration Number: 5107


Property manager

mark & carlee thorrington

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Deadbolt lock
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,800 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 550030150000, TA-113-676-0832-01, GE-113-676-0832-01

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay Kauai
Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay Kauai.
Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai. Hanalei

About the neighborhood

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Hanalei Beach - 4 min walk
  • Hanalei Beach Park - 8 min walk
  • Hanalei Bay - 3 min drive
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wishing Well Shave Ice - 14 min walk
  • Tahiti Nui - 8 min walk
  • Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - 10 min walk
  • Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • JoJo's Shave Ice - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front. Dolphin House. Hanalei Bay, Kauai. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hanalei vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hanalei Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hanalei Bay. Hanalei Beach Park and Waiʻoli Huiʻia Church & Waiʻoli Mission House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Hanalei Bay Home
The home is lovely and spacious. The location is unbeatable. The owner and property manager were very gracious and attentive to our needs. We enjoyed so much wonderful family time here. AC is only in the bedrooms but we quickly adjusted to the fans throughout the common areas.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dolphin House
Every single element of our stay at the Dolphin House was perfect for us. We were a group of eight, six adults and two young children. The home had ample room for all of us easily. The large, sweeping backyard lawn provided endless area for getting outdoors with the littles and romping around. Easy beach and town access, all easily walkable. The inside living area also was wonderfully large with loads of room for us all. We used a wagon for our 2 granddaughters to walk into town. We've been visiting Kauai for 35 years. Staying at the Dolphin House was one of the best experiences we've had visiting Kauai.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliott G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to spend time with family
Hanalei Bay is one of the most beautiful places on earth and this house is ideally located on it. We had a wonderful week with my family of 8 at the house. We swam every day and loved the ease of walking down the manicured lawn to the beach. Also the landscaping in general is top notch. The landscaping lighting at night is gorgeous. We played frisbee on the huge lawn, grilled steaks, ate on the patio, etc. A wonderful place and you'd be lucky to stay here. Jennifer, the property manager, was very helpful and accommodating to our schedule that got thrown off by winter travel craziness.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Updates needed
I stayed here 10 years ago and nothing really has changed. Love the house and location but it’s time for some new towels and bedding. The outdoor patio chairs were uncomfortable. The owner was very attentive and quick to respond to a problem with the freezer door handle and very helpful leading up to and throughout our stay. Jessica put us in touch with Chef Christophe who came to the house and made a couple amazing meals for our group. Overall, was great experience, house just needs a few updates.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

PETER B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The location on the bay, views, and gardens/landscaping make this property very special. It was an unforgettable family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dolphin House NEVER disappoints
We stayed here 7 years ago and again this last June. There simply are no words to describe how magical this property is. The location is unbeatable and the pictures do it no justice. Staning on the lawn with the ocean waves breaking in front of you and turning around to see the lush mountians of Kauai with 12 cascading waterfalls! It's as if you stepped into Fantasy Island. Mark is a gracious owner and we can't thank him enough for opening his home to our family and friends for our stay. Just try to find a better alternative on Kauai, it's IMPOSSIBLE! So, if you can afford it, don't even think about waiting to book! Get that reservation going pronto or you will be out of luck next time you check the VRBO calendar. Thank you Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house on the beach
We had a wonderful time at Kai Nani. Great location, space for everyone, gorgeous surroundings and impeccable landscaping. Our only complaint was musty air conditioning in a couple rooms.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey E., Atlanta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Locations don’t get better
The house is absolutely phenomenal! We all absolutely loved staying there. The walk into Hanalei is super easy and the setting is unbelievably picturesque. We would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness
fabulous home
Wonderful well appointed home - terrific for a large family to gather. Close to everything. Air conditioned bedrooms are a huge plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022