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Romantic honeymoon jungle and mountain view cottage
| People | 2 |
| Bedrooms | Studio |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 500 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
Cosy, Romantic Stand alone Cottage With Jungle And Mountain Views
This very special treehouse style cottage will have you falling in love with a side of Hawaii rarely seen anymore. Although modern and beautifully arcitectured it offers the jungle up to you. Every window looks out to tropical lush beauty. A wrap around screened lanai overlooking valley and mountains provides the perfect setting for romantic evening dining or morning coffee and jungle song bird musing. The large kitchenette is well supplied with stay at home cooking in mind. All the most amazing north shore beaches as well as the famous Kalalau Trail are mere minutes away and if you want to feel a little adventurous you can walk to the river for an evening dip in the jungle swimming hole. Take your camera because the river birds are beautiful. Best of all is the big comfy king bed and the star gazing skylight above you.
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Guestbook comments from the owner
Dear Dawn, I couldn't find a spot on the VRBO link to enter a review so I shall just enter here.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sea Turtle. We arrived late at night after a long travel day and fell into the WONDERFUL bed without knowing what to expect in the morning. It rained all night--that glorious jungle rain. Imagine our delight to wake up to bird calls and the spectacular view of the mountains embellished with our first of many rainbows. We appreciated the zen-like simplicity of the Sea Turtle's hexagonal structure, the peace of the jungle, the joy of showering under the waterfall showerhead while viewing the mountains and jungle wilds, and the glory of breakfast on the lanai.
Although I would have appreciated some standard amenities like towel bars to hang up wet towels, a robe hook, and an attached soap dish in the shower, we had everything we needed. The location was beautiful and convenient to Hanalei, ( 10-15 minutes by car) and the west end beaches,. The short jaunt to the Bay Colony Coffee shop was also a treat.
Thank you for creating such a delightful retreat for us.
Mahalo
Pam and MIke
** you made a brilliant investment in the bed! We usually have back pain when we sleep in hotel beds, Mike wants me to ask you the brand name and model of the mattress and springs. **
Facilities
Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage in Hanalei in Kauai
- cottage
- Self-catering
- Housekeeper Optional
- 500 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 16:00 / Check-out: 10:00
- Max. occupancy: 2
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Mountain View
- resort ...
- rural ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Kitchen ...
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Hob ...
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
Toilet
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Shower Enclosure
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Exotic shower built to feel like an outdoor shower
- Exotic tigerwood shower and bathroom enclosed but built into the flow of the jungle
- Studio, Sleeps 2
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Bedroom 1 -
1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
- Cottage with King bed
- Books
- DVD Player
- Television
- Bicycles
- Golf ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Garden
- Barbecue
- Water Sports Gear ...
- botanical garden
- churches
- Health/Beauty Spa
- library
- marina
- playground
- recreation centre
- restaurants
- theme parks
- antique hunting
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- Boating
- eco tourism
- horse riding
- luaus
- Miniature golf
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- Shelling
- Shopping
- walking
- whale watching
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- hunting
- jet skiing
- Kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- paragliding
- Parasailing
- sailing
- diving
- snorkelling
- Snorkeling/Diving
- bay fishing
- caving
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.5/5 -
(18 traveller reviews)
Look No Further...
If you want a beautiful, quiet, comfortable little house to yourself just down the road from Kauai's best beaches and the town of Hanalei, look no further. Dawn has carefully created a lovely little spot, comfortably appointed with attention to detail. You hear the river and the birds (and only the occasional, far away rooster). There is enough kitchen to feed yourself as much as you'd like, and you'll become convinced that a private outdoor shower is the only way to live. The St. Regis folks on the hill can eat their hearts out, because you'll have the real deal in Hawaii at Sea Turtle Cottage.
Jungle Hut
The views from the property are just as shown in the photos. It is a stand alone cottage but the main house is located just a few steps away. However, it is quite private. The outdoor bathroom is quite spacious although the lighting is a bit dim and the hot water in the shower is very difficult to control - it goes from steaming hot to cold. The small table on the veranda is nice; we often ate dinner there and were not bothered by any pests at all. The kitchen inside consists only of a two burner hot plate and a microwave. However, outside, near the entrance is a full stove and a BBQ. We found the space inside to be a bit small for two people as there is no place to store/put luggage and the "closet" is very small. It is a quaint place and we enjoyed its peacefulness.
Lovely stay
Overall, this is a very nice property. The owner was extremely responsive and helpful. The property is approximately 1/2 mile back a slighty rough unpaved road. This is a guest house attached to the main house (which is also a property for rent). The owner has really done a lovely job decorating this studio apartment. The previous review mentioning bugs is ridiculous. Of course there are going to be tiny flying insects at night if the lights are on, but overall the apartment is beautifully screened and clean. I had to get used to going outside to the toilet and shower, but it was actually fun. The owner has made sure to surround the passageway to the bathroom and the bathroom area with privacy screens. Waking each morning to roosters crowing was actually very relaxing and I loved listening to the sounds of the jungle. I would have liked to have a functioning stove (it is currently out of commission ) , but a hot plate and toaster oven were there and very functional. The use of the washer and dryer after a muddy day hiking was greatly appreciated. My only slight complaint is that this apartment shares a hot water heater with the main house and three times I had no hot water for showers. We enjoyed sushi from the small Sushi Girl restaurant at the end of our road. We also enjoyed a lovely meal at Bar Acuda. Hiking the Na Pali coast was challenging. The lighthouse area is beautiful and well worth a trip. I think this is a very comfortable property for the traveler on a budget.
Very charming cottage!
My husband and I stayed here in early November for a week. The property manager was very accomodating about our arrival time, allowing us to have access a few hours ahead of schedule since the cleaning was finished. The cottage was very sweetly appointed, with cute bedding and decor throughout. We really enjoyed the outdoor shower and patio, though we HAD to use the provided citronella candle and quite a bit of bug spray to fend off the mosquitos. (Not a complaint so much as a warning for any future guests: DON'T forget your bug spray!) The provided beach stuff was in good repair and plentiful.
The only things that I would classify as MINOR complaints are as follows:
1. The rental listed a stove as one of the kitchen amenities. It sat unusable in the entryway when we arrived. I was a bit disappointed as I was planning on cooking most of our meals at home, and we ended up having to eat out more than expected. There is a hot plate and microwave inside, which I used to cook breakfasts at least.
2. The cottage is positioned across a driveway from the main house. We could hear pretty much everything going on out there and, I assume, other visitors could hear us. One night, several other guests arrived late at night and pulled the whole "slamming doors and speaking at full volume or above" routine. It's just really not as secluded as maybe we had expected.
Another night, what seemed like six or seven cats simultaneously went into heat or something. Imagine the creepiest yowling noises a cat could make, multiply that by six or so cats, and add a spooky jungle echo effect. Every other night, we slept great though: the mattress in the cottage was very comfortable.
All in all, the Sea Turtle Cottage was a very cute, affordable place to stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The cottage's kitchen amenities were less than described, which was disappointing but we made it work. We would stay again based on our experiences here, and would generally recommend it to anyone who was considering it.
A real jungle experience
We loved our stay in this jungle cottage. It was secluded, private and had lovely views. There is a real bird symphony each morning. We found the property clean and well equipped with everything we needed. The outdoor shower is a real experience. Because of the secluded location there really isn't much within walking distance. We didn't mind trading a bit of extra driving time for a relaxing and quiet location. So, if you're looking to be somewhere with walkable beach property or restaurants, you will not like this property. It was about a 5 minute drive to Hanalei town center. It is much closer to some of the lovelier beaches (tunnels, Ke'e) on the North shore than staying in town. We would definitely stay again.
Exotic jungle sanctuary
I travel to Kauai a couple times a year and this is one of my favorite spots so far. It's secluded but close to Hanalei, nicely furnished, and surrounded by a lush jungle property. It's a magical place. The sea turtle overlooked the jungle valley, was cozy and clean, and I just felt well taken care of a guest overall. I don't usually write reviews but I just wanted to express my thanks for a great vacation. I can't wait to come back.
Location
We are central to numerous sandy white beaches, some of which offer uncrowded privacy. mOst of which are excellent for snorkeling and surfing and swimming
Photos
Prices & Availability
Prices for this holiday cottage in Hanalei, Hawaii
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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£591
for 3 nights
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Additional pricing information
| cleaning fee | £99.11 + Tax |
| Tax Rate | 13.25% |
rates may vary with seasons and length of stay
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Cancelled bookings will not receive a refund.
- Available
- Unavailable
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