Title: Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 Holiday home in Kapaa with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 ![Interior - Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 (Kapaa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38130000/38126200/38126155/a9b2f194.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 (Kapaa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38130000/38126200/38126155/28f12ca0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 (Kapaa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38130000/38126200/38126155/ec95d629.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 (Kapaa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38130000/38126200/38126155/b60ed9da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 (Kapaa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38130000/38126200/38126155/baf7a7d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 We're thrilled to share our house in Kauai with you! There's a swimming pool, botanical garden-like setting, and location that's extremely convenient for exploring the island. Our plunge pool is perfect for cooling off after a day at the beach or just lounging in all day while staring at the 100 year old monkeypod tree overhead. The house is in a peaceful tropical location, but just 10 minutes drive to the beach, rainforest, restaurants and town of Kapa'a. In the morning shadow of the legendary Sleeping Giant Mountain, amidst rainbows and waterfalls in the pastoral Wailua Valley, this private country home offers the feel of old Hawaii with a mix of modern. It's central location is perfect for exploring the spectacular garden isle of Kauai. Within a 10 minute drive you can hit the beach, catch a wave, kayak a tropical river, hike the rainforest, climb a mountain, explore historic sites, water ski, hit a golf ball, bird watch, play tennis, horseback ride, mountain bike... whew! Or just relax and sleep late and awake to a symphony of birds in a lush tropical setting at the Sleeping Giant Cottage. This one bedroom cottage is spacious and private with three large lanais (porches), and is surrounded by a beautiful lush yard with a wonderful variety of tropical fruits and flowers. It is not connected to any other home and is not part of a compound - for those who seek ultimate privacy and comfort, this is the perfect choice. In fact, we specialize in longer stays. The Sleeping Giant has been a legal vacation rental with satisfied guests for over 20 years! Our permit number is TNVC #1244. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Water sports equipment - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property accepts credit cards On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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 440110090002, TA-147-810-5600-01, GE-147-810-5600-01 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Sleeping Giant Cottage With Plunge Pool Sleeping Giant Cottage a Private Vacation Home Sleeping Giant Cottage With Plunge Pool Tnvc #1244 Kapaa ## About the area Wailua Homesteads, a neighbourhood in Kapaa, is home to this holiday home. Wailua River State Park and Poli'ahu Heiau reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach. Keahua Arboretum and Grove Farm Homestead are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Kapaa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kapaa.dx8213) [View more Holiday homes in Kapaa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kapaa-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8213-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C22.06696%2C-159.36282&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=trysKD5gQ3weNsabNYDmt1ZnMBI=) Kapaa, HI ### What's nearby - ![Wailua River State Park showing forest scenes, a river or creek and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6294715/c3e88f2c-05fe-4328-b130-0ff68af153b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wailua River State Park 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - ![Poipu Beach featuring a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064983/dbef560d-06c6-452d-a810-de57bb570f9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Poipu Beach 40 min drive \- 27.1 miles - Nounou Mountain 2 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Coconut Marketplace 8 min drive \- 5.1 miles - Nawiliwili Harbor 19 min drive \- 13.2 miles ### Getting around - Lihue, HI (LIH) 18 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 10 min drive - Starbucks 10 min drive - Lava Lava Beach Club 9 min drive - The Garden Grille at The Hilton Garden Inn Kauai 8 min drive - Da Imu 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 have a pool? ### Is Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244? ### What time is check-in at Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244? ### What time is check-out at Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244? ### Where is Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 67 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kylie F. 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice location, cute and tranquil Loved our stay here, hope to be back someday, we loved the screened in porch with day bed, surrounded by greenery and trees, the plunge pool, and the beautiful views nearby. 5 stars! ##### Kylie F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward G. 4 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little spot We really enjoyed our stay. Convenient location. Very quiet. Would recommend. ##### Edward G. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniela H., Los angeles, california 31 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage This is a perfect location for talravelers exploring hawaii. It has beautiful scenery on the way to the house. The house itself is exactly as pictured. And hosts had everything necessary for beach days ##### Daniela H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen M. 10 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Little Cottage We loved this property! Very clean & comfortable with all the necessities. The location is great -- very easy to find and right outside of Kapaa with easy access to all parts of the island. The weather was cool and rainy for much of our stay (which is why it is such a beautiful, lush island!), so did not get much use of the pool, but it is a nice addition for warmer weather. We would definitely stay at Sleeping Giant Cottage again. ##### Ellen M. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma A. 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Kauai Getaway. We had a lovely stay at the Sleeping Giant Cottage. We loved having our coffee in the morning sitting on the screened in lanai, to be fair we spent almost all our waking time on the lanai. We were able walk to the trailhead for the Sleeping Giant. We enjoyed the privacy of the plunge pool and it was a great place to cool off! The cottage was surrounded by greenery and trees, it was very nice to just enjoy the views. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals at home. There is no AC in the cottage, however they supply plenty of fans and there is great air flow in the house with lots of windows and sliding doors. Location of the Cottage was great for us, it was secluded and tucked away from the main villages. It took about 11 minutes to get into Wialua by car. We would definitely come back and recommend for couples looking for a relaxing getaway. ##### Emma A. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah B. 2 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location. Had everything we needed. Love Kauai. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4e615c24-1db6-4c41-8791-a9f20a57a48c-1759369675169.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/71d0b53b-bd3f-46a8-ba88-9e0cd58aba50-1759369676466.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b5fe49e3-4fed-4961-8e1c-5dd40ee9bfbf-1759369676735.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Deborah B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline W. 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful and peaceful stay Lovely cottage in a quiet residential neighborhood. Well equipped and responsive hosts. Would definitely stay again. ##### Jacqueline W. Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James N. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really great spot It's not far from whatever you need, but also out of the way enough that it feels private and more remote. The property itself is perfect for honeymooners. We stayed in three VRBOs during our honeymoon in Hawaii, and this was my wife's favorite. ##### James N. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Merri R. 2 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful backyard garden- lots of privacy The enclosed back porch is a very relaxing place to sit quietly with a book or tablet. We loved this place. We will be repeat offenders! ##### Merri R. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### loretta t. 27 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Hosts were very responsive to our 1 small issue and it was resolved quickly. They went above and beyond. House had great amenities. 2 boxes of tissue mosthosts ignore this. Plenty of TP small starter dove soap. There was shampoo conditioner body wash laundry soap and sun screen all great when you are staying on an Island you dont have to run out for basics.and the ice maker works ##### loretta t. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paige C., Newport Beach,CA 1 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Beautiful location, excellent communication with the owner as well as extremely hospitable. Sad to learn the property is up for sale. ##### Paige C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary A. 10 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for Kauai Adventure We found this house to be the perfect location for exploring the island!! The house was as advertised - I would describe it as clean and cozy. It was wonderful to come back after a day of exploring and be able to cool off in the splash pool and relax out on the screened in porch (my favorite part of the house!). Our kids found the pull out couch to be perfectly comfortable and we all enjoyed the easy access to washer and dryer during our trip. ##### Mary A. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Severn M., Kailua Hawaii 3 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Tournament We came across this property because it was close to the sporting complex our sons tournament was being held at. We absolutely love this cottage. It was clean and comfortable. Perfect for our little family. The kitchen has everything you need. The two porches and the little plunge pool were great. I would definitely stay here again. The host was very quick to message back and accommodate us. Mahalo The Medeiros Ohana ##### Severn M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy L. 3 Apr 2013 #### Charming cottage in private lush setting, excellent value My husband and I stayed at the cottage for 5 nights in late Februaryearly March and had a wonderful experience. The central location is convenient to whatever activities you decide to do, We especially liked coming home from a big day of hiking, grilling fresh fish, sipping Mai Tais and reading/relaxing in the comfortable living room and lanai among the private, lush tropical landscaping, birds, etc. The cottage is an excellent value for the price. We also appreciated the owner, Rick's, thoughtfulness as he took the time to send us island information ahead of time, and checked in with us to be sure all was well. Thank you Rick! ##### Tracy L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah B. 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise! Normally we stay at a beach resort when we visit Kauai but we wanted to have the opportunity to cook our own meals this time. We will definitely be returning to this little cottage. Super clean, excellent communication from hosts. Super cool cat that lives on the property! Short drive to the beach and downtown Kapaa. Perfect location to avoid contra flow traffic as there are a few ways to get to the cottage, so no waiting around! The pool is perfect size for a small family. Enjoy the sounds of the birds and just relax! Thank you Michelle and Rohin, we will be back soon. Oh and this cottage has ALL the beach equipment you could possibly need. Chairs, umbrella, ice chests, snorkel gear. You name it, they have it. ##### Hannah B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard Z. 13 Feb 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice with a few problems This was a very nice property and exactly as advertised. Neighborhood was out of the city proper but convenient to everything. Plunge pool was cold but a nice addition. Screened porch was fantastic.. However, window sills were not cleaned and, more significantly, three of the pillows had mold on them. Yes, Kauai is very damp, but this certainly should have been noted in the cleaning process and the pillows replaced. Maybe understandable for a budget hotel, but at the price charged, greater care and oversight should have been exercised. ##### Richard Z. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randi E. 10 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Two Boomers The cottage, just up the hill in a residential area at the base of the Sleeping Giant Mountain, was exactly as represented and perfect for us Kauai is not that large of an island ; therefore the central location of the cottage made it easy to reach anyplace on the island you wanted to go. Minutes away to the south is Lihue, airport, COSTCO, Walmart, Target. To the north Kapaa, Safeway and the best shave ice on the island ...Wailua Shave Ice (Strawberry/Mango with snow cap and foam). Day trips north are Hanalei and south/west to Waimea and Kokee State Park. If you want to feel like you are at home, kitchen, laundry, screened lanai, lush yard then it’s perfect. If you want maid service, room service, walk to restaurants and bars or an all inclusive experience it’s not the place for you. For us it was perfect, neighborhood cat “Tortilla” would saunter by to say hi and the outside garden shower was more than delightful. Hawk and “T” (Boomers on a honeymoon) ##### Randi E. Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas L. 18 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10/10 This house was amazing. Very clean and the pool was so much fun! ##### Nicholas L. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lena O. 29 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Super awesome, quiet, beautiful ##### Lena O. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaquelanne R. 4 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for private vacation rental! We LOVED this house! It’s in a beautiful, more private area and was just a quick drive down to the beach. Lydgate Park nearby was amazing!! The pool is a little smaller than we realized but it was great for the kids to splash around in. If we ever go back to Hawaii this is definitely where we will stay again. The hosts were fantastic and very responsive. Thank you for helping make our trip awesome! ##### Jaquelanne R. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sacha F. 19 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect Kauai stay I LOVED this place! So peaceful and calm, felt so remote and yet only 10 minutes from Kapa'a. And the checkin was a breeze. I'd love to stay here again. ##### Sacha F. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 8 Nov 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy place close to Kapaa town The house was a cozy homebase on the east side, making it easy to go either north or south. While the house had everything we needed, it didn’t feel 100% clean ( food spots on the cabinets, dust bunnies on the lamps), so I did a one over When we arrived. And I wish the pool got more sunlight to be warm enough for our infant to swim in. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim D., Tacoma, WA 20 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4 nights in Kapaa This property isn’t near the beach but a fun change in a beautiful mountain setting. The house is small but perfect for a couple or small family. The house is well appointed with quality items and furniture. Our favorite was the screened in porch in the back. A great place to relax, eat, read a book or nap. ##### Jim D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chandra S. 13 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay with our Ohana The place was perfect for a little getaway with our family. The kids loved the pool and quiet surroundings. Just make sure to bring some mosquito spray if they love your blood. ❤️ The owners were great and responsive when we needed them. Would definitely book again. Mahalo! ##### Chandra S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kay W. 1 Jun 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Below par When I saw this listing I was very excited and it looked awesome for my husband and my toddler of 3 years old. Especially with the pool I thought my son would have a lot of fun and he did. However, the pool is not heated and even though it's Hawaii and it's hot outside it may take awhile for some to get used to it cooling pool. ( We knew that before arriving) Also, the pictures listed are when the place was recently done with renovation because when we arrived it looked run down and dirty. This was a red flag for us especially with COVID. We expected this home to be clean. When I was looking around we found no toiletries. No hand soap for the kitchen so we contacted the person in charge and she mentioned that they were probably in a rush and didn't leave it for us. Dishes and utensils for kiddos were also dirty with crumbs and residue. There's also no dishwasher which we knew before going. However, the drying rack was so dirty it was driving me insane to put clean dishes on a dirty drying rack. Then their bathroom sink had a previous leak and their P trap stunk so bad because it was old and it was probably semi clogged from many travelers. My husband wanted to replace that for them so bad since he's very handy. We could smell it from our bedroom or whenever we were in the hall way. We also found complimentary resort toothbrush and toothpaste that was left from previous owner as well in the bathroom. In our bedroom we also found a booster seat for dining and I was pleased to see that since we have a toddler but when we took it out it was so filthy I ended up cleaning it. (Please bring a pack of disinfectant wipes since there are none provided at this place) At that point, I ended up cleaning all the surfaces with disinfectant wipes that I had brought. Also, their lanai is awesome since its screened in but all the furniture had stains on it and that was disturbing to the point I couldn't let my family sit on the couch on the lanai. I ended up using the sheet that they had provided from our bedroom to put it over the bed in the lanai area. There's also no AC and this was something I asked before booking. They mentioned that's pretty windy so we should be fine. After staying there, they definitely need AC there because it was very very hot and barely any wind in the afternoon. We were excited to see how they had beach gear and it was so rusty to where it was embarrassing to bring to the beach. I have so much more to say but ran out of room. ##### Kay W. ---