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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books
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TV, books
Experience the essence of old Hanalei at Aunty Lydia's Ohana, a 3-bedroom Hawaiian-style home just 6 houses from the beach. Stroll into downtown Hanalei or enjoy mountain and waterfall views from the carport with charcoal BBQ and al fresco dining area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61008 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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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 mountains 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.

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) TMK # 550040390000

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

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • 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 and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No 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
On-site 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 that 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 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 UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

3080-256232

About the area

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

  • Hanalei Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hanalei Beach Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Hideaways Beach - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short walk 2 Hanalei Bay, beach and town, w/AC in bed rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Short walk 2 Hanalei Bay, beach and town, w/AC in bed rooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short walk 2 Hanalei Bay, beach and town, w/AC in bed rooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short walk 2 Hanalei Bay, beach and town, w/AC in bed rooms located?

Located in the heart of Hanalei, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Hanalei Beach and Hanalei Bay. Waiʻoli Huiʻia Church & Waiʻoli Mission House and Hanalei Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

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

Great house in a great location. AC in the bedrooms was key.

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary K., Kansas City

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Malissa V., Petaluma

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Wonderful special place!!

We absolutely loved staying at Auntie Lydia's Ohana. The home itself is simple and laid out really well - it felt so comfortable and easy to be in for our family of 4. The location itself is a five (or less?) minute walk from a stunning beach - one of us loved running on beach in morning, then taking an outdoor shower when he returned! We also rented bikes so we could easily cruise to town. It was all exceptional, we had an amazing time and hope to return again some day. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Great location and home

Short walk to beach and kids loved the surf. We enjoyed the bbqing in back. Location is perfect for north shore adventuring, central to everything. House was perfect for family meals and memories. The management company went out of their way to help us out with an extra request.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

family get together

Perfect place for my Mom (91). Sis and myself . We were able to walk to the beach and to town and were just blocks from my daughters and their families. It was clean and beds were comfortable. I would suggest some minor upgrades ( bathroom needs some updating ). A place to sit in the yard would also be a nice addition. Overall, a good stay and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha S.

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

Aunt Lydia’s House

The house was perfect for us. Loved the location so near beach access. Loved the AC in the bedroom. Had two outside showers and a half bath located near laundry room. The only negative I would say is that it is dark inside with dark wood walls. The house was built in the 1950’s and has that old charm. We would there stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Hanalei 2022

We enjoyed our vacation at Aunty Lydia’s Obama. It had everything we needed and more. It was very close to the beach. It was warm during the day but very pleasant in the evening. The A/C in the bedrooms was wonderful. We had a great time. My daughter renewed her vows so we had a lot of family on the island and they all wanting to hangout at our place.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allyson C., Denver CO

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

Perfect for us!

We loved our Aunty Lydia’s Ohana stay! Very simple and down to earth - not for those Hanalei visitors looking for “bougy” or fancy - but absolutely perfect for us. We loved cooking at home, walking to the beach morning and evening, wandering into town, hanging out with the cats who visited daily, and feeling at home in this great homestay. Plenty of space, all the kitchen gear you could need, washer/dryer, and awesome outdoor showers. Loved the chairs and towels - again the basics are totally provided! Mahalo for a beautiful Hanalei visit. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Relaxing, Comfortable Stay near the Beach

The house was thoughtfully furnished, well-equipped, and neatly organized. There were also beach chairs and other beach supplies in the carport for our use. We walked to Hanalei Beach twice a day most days, except when we explored other nearby beaches. The outdoor shower was perfect for washing off sand. We spent plenty of time in the house playing board games at the table and cooking family meals. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B., Alameda, CA

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

Enjoyable stay at Aunty Lydia’s

Charming 1950’s bungalow with a comfortable layout and helpful amenities like beach chairs and boogie boards. Truly felt like we were guests in their family home. Not fancy but felt authentically Hawaiian, complete with chairs and outdoor couch in the carport/breezeway! We enjoyed the island breeze, mountain views, and easy walk to the beach. Wifi was a little spotty, but hey, it’s vacation. Also enjoyed the outdoor shower and “secret” outdoor toilet. Genius.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023