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Short walk 2 Hanalei Bay, beach and town, w/AC in bed rooms

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Beach nearby
TV, books
Golf
TV, books
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 694 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Hanalei, HI
  • Place, Hanalei Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanalei Beach Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanalei Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Short walk 2 Hanalei Bay, beach and town, w/AC in bed rooms

If you want a taste of old Hanalei when days were slower and a good catch fishing and the best vegetables were the talk of the town, this home will fill the order. This property has been lovingly maintained since it was built. It is our family's privilege to share Aunty Lydia's homestead with folks from around the world.

Aunty Lydia's Ohana is a 3-bedroom 1.5 bath with carport. Inside you will find photos of this Hanalei family over the years. This home is only 6 houses from the beach (a very short stroll) and well located to reach all the North Shore's best beaches easily. This house is right off Kuhio Highway so you can see the surfers and North Shore life coming and going. It is about 3 blocks into "downtown" Hanalei. There is a great carport with a charcoal BBQ, eating al fresco & enjoying the mountain and waterfall views.

Aunty Lydia's Ohana is a relaxed Hawaiian style home a minute's walk from the center of Hanalei Bay & is probably one of the best values in Hanalei Beach Houses. Surrounded by tropical plants, with a grassy yard surrounding the house on 3 sides.

There is a very functional kitchen enhanced with lovingly stenciled foliage for preparing some of our farmer's market produce and fresh fish from the sea. This room has a pass through to the living room.

The wash house with a washer & dryer is just outside as well as an outside toilet room and a hot & cold shower in the yard.

The house sleeps 6. There is a king bed in the largest bedroom at the back of the house. A queen in the front bedroom and two twins in third bedroom. All bedrooms have their own air conditioners.

Hanalei is famous for its ever-changing mountains; sometimes veiled in thin mist, sometimes obscured in thick clouds, sometimes full of waterfalls, sometimes so sun drenched so that every detail stands out.

Aunty Lydia's is a great place to enjoy the mountains both from the living room windows and from the carport/lanai. Since there is plenty of room to park in front of the house in the yard, many choose this area as the eating & hang out spot. There is an outside table and chairs for al fresco meals.

Not long after our family set this house up as a vacation rental, some of Aunty Lydia's family from the mainland came to Hanalei & were tickled to be able to stay in their Aunty Lydia's house.

While being on Kuhio Highway, (highway in Hanalei meaning 1 lane in each direction with a 25-mile speed limit) the home has a beautiful hedge of tropical foliage separating you from the road. A parking area & the beginning of the yard are in front of the house.

Wai'oli Beach Park is a thin strip of park which is located between the bay front homes and the sand. There are BBQs, tables, shade trees, a bathroom and usually volleyball. This is where you encounter the bay, a minute or so from Aunty Lydia's. When you come home from the beach, there is a hot & cold outside shower to enjoy a freshwater rinse or shower under the stars.

The State of Hawaii requires a rental agreement. The rental agreement has different cancellation policies than VRBO.

Please be aware that when you book this house or any accommodations by the ocean in Hawaii, not on a bluff, you are booking in a tsunami evacuation zone. Evacuation instructions will be in the house and notice of the tsunami evacuation zone will be part of your contract. Also please know that we cannot accommodate charging of electric vehicles at this property.

(Licensed Kauai Vacation Rental TVNC 1197)
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Hanalei Beach. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and lanai
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Hanalei Beach and 14 minutes by foot from Hanalei Bay
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Unit size: 1,008 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 550040390000, GE-076-395-9296-01, TA-076-395-9296-01
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

3080-256232

Short walk 2 Hanalei Bay, beach and town, w/AC in bed rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
comfortable Very close to beautiful beach Laundry facilities were appreciated
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!!
Church in Hanalei
Hanalei beach
Paddle boarding in Hanalei
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Benna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ted S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy. Everything was well labeled and easy to use. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

josh p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne T.

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

Fun and great location

Fun spot, nice location, comfortable beds!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's 2 blocks from the beach, can't beat it. Having beach chairs etc was so nice. Old skool Hawaii!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great place!

Fun place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

joseph f.

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

hanalei stay

convenient, close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V.

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

Perfect for our little family

Cute, clean house with rich history. Super nice that it has beach chairs, body boards you can borrow.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann C.

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

Outstanding Stay in Hanalei

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Perfect

Great stay at Aunties, will be back. Great location and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

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

Great location and layout for family

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!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Home away from home.

It felt like staying at the beach houses growing up. We love the location and the whole vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa T.

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

Best on the Island

We love aunty Lydia’s Ohana. This was our second stay and we just love the location and charm of this perfect spot. Kauai will always be our most favorite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brett c.

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

Loved our stay.

Great location. Easy walk to the beach. Just as advertised. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

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

Best family vacation home! So clean!!

My family absolutely loved our stay at Aunt Lydia’s! The location is in the heart of Hanalei and surrounded by Kauais beauty. The house was extremely clean and well maintained. We will recommend to all our friends and family visiting the increíble island. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

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

Wow

GREAT location. Hanalei Bay is awesome. Great body boarding for us in December. The little town of Hanalei is perfect. Not too touristy. Teenage kids liked having their own rooms. Loved everything about this house and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

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

What a place!

A wonderful Hawaiian experience. Fabulous location, incredible view from the front window and a true Ohana home. Nicely supplied kitchen and the luxury of outdoor showers (sublime!). A magical time.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malissa V.

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

Amazing

This house was perfect for our family. So close to the beach, had EVERYTHING that you need and in walking distance to downtown Hanalei. Stunning views from the living room large window. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great spot in Hanalei

We loved our stay at Aunt Lydia’s Ohana! It was great to be able to walk to the beach and be so close to Hanalei town and the shopping center. Even driving to Tunnels or Anini were short drives from the house. With two teens the outdoor showers were a great amenity. The view from the carport was wonderful. This was a great home to unwind in, and enjoy meals we picked up in town. Owners were responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

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

Great place to stay.

I would highly recommend anyone stay at Aunty Lydia’s. Super great place for couples or families. House has just about everything you need. If not you can find it in Hanalei town. The location is just awesome, you have to experience it. We’d wake up in the morning and look at the waterfalls from the front window before we’d leave to explore. Just go there, you’ll see.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pleasant stay

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024