Hale Makai Beach Cottages	Kauai Guide

For over 30 years the Hale Makai Cottages have been among the most sought after Kauai Beach Front Vacation Rentals in the Hanalei Area on the North Shore of Kauai. The cottages are nestled within 2 acres of lush tropical landscape in Haena on the waters edge, with about 250 feet of actual beachfront, at the end of Tunnels Beach called Kepuhi Point. All five vacation homes have magnificent ocean views, serene garden views and striking views of the NaPali Range. Each Beach Cottage has a Lanai facing the ocean with access to the garden, where the lawn meets the sand. Kepuhi Beach, in front of The Hale Makai Cottages, is the ideal playground for guests of all ages, for swimming, snorkeling, kite surfing, beachcombing and sunbathing and is the perfect place to experience the beauty of Kauai. The secluded and romantic setting of this small beachfront resort - the tropical garden, the white sand beach, the proximity to the water, the awesome ocean views, the protective reef by the beach, the distant crashing waves, the sound of the surf, the majestic Napali Mountains - makes Hale Makai a true and authentic Hawaiian Experience. Many of our guests find our five beachfront vacation rentals the perfect place to celebrate secluded weddings, romantic honeymoons, wedding anniversaries, special birthdays, family reunions, family beach vacations, small company functions and small business retreats.

The Hale Makai Cottages are unique among Kauai Beach Vacation Rentals. Tucked away in a secluded residential neighborhood and surrounded by the untamed nature of the North Shore, the beach cottages are far away from mass tourism and high-rise oceanfront vacation condominiums. The Hale Makai Beach Cottages are exclusive and private, situated along the pristine Kauai North Shore, with easy access to the surrounding areas on foot and by car. Kauai's famous beaches such as Tunnels Beach, Haena Beach Park and Ke'e Beach are within walking distance. Lumahai Beach, on the way to Hanalei, is only a short car ride away. Our Kauai beach vacation rentals are only a 10 minutes car drive away from Hanalei. Hanalei is a lively little village, which has several excellent restaurants of different price ranges. The organic grocery store sells locally grown produce and organic goods catering to the alternative traveler. The very well stocked regular food market is across the street in the Ching Young Village. Hanalei is a great place to browse with its many gift shops, fruit stands, farmers markets and several Kauai adventure and equipment rental businesses. A favorite Kauai wedding destination is the Wai'oli Hui'ia Church in Hanalei. Many of the Hale Makai honeymoon guests exchange their vows at Hanalei church to celebrate their Kauai Wedding.

Hanalei Bay - “hanalei” meaning the “crescent shaped bay" in Hawaiian - is one of the most well known beaches worldwide and is often called the most beautiful beach among the Hawaiian Islands. Hanalei Bay is a preferred surf area by locals and visitors alike. Many surf instructors hold their surf classes during the summer month at the Hanalei Beach.

It takes about 5 minutes from Hanalei to Princeville, where The Princeville Resort, the Princeville Golf Courses, the Princeville Ranch Stables are found. The Princeville Shopping Center has a variety of restaurants, shops and a gourmet grocery store.

Our beach vacation rentals are literally at the foot of the NaPali Range. To the west we are only a two minute car ride away from the end of the road at Ke’e Beach. The 11 mile coastal Kalalau Trail ascends into the NaPali from the parking lot of Ke'e Beach. The NaPali Coast – “NaPali” meaning “cliffs” in Hawaiian - has the most rugged mountain ranges in all of Hawaii. The Kalalau Trail along the NaPali Coast is most well known for its striking valley views, the spectacular Hanakapiai Waterfalls and the white sand Hanakapiai Beach. Beyond the trail exist a pristine part of the Kauai jungle that has been inaccessible by man and therefore untouched by civilization.

The Beauty of the Kauai North Shore is divine and we call it paradise! At the Hale Makai Beach Cottages you are able to choose between five exclusive oceanfront vacation homes. Our Kauai vacation rentals are unmatched in their proximity to the ocean and privacy. Granted, the choice of which beach cottage to book is not an easy decision. Should you find yourself unable to make up your mind, there is only one thing to do... please come and visit our vacation rentals more often!

Mahalo, we hope to see you soon, The HMC Staff

Guest Reviews

We came to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary never knowing we would celebrate so much more. The island truly is a paradise and no where is it more evident than the North Shore. Hale Makai allowed us to experience the beauty, serenity and peace that are so much Kauai. We could have seen it from other accommodations but not have experienced it. Our bare feet could not have taken only a dozen steps across lush grass to our own secluded section of the North Shore only at Hale Makai!! The view even from inside is indescribable with pen & paper. Sights and sounds we will never forget! We love it here. We loved the 8 mile trek to the falls on the Kalalau Trail. Hanakapiai beach, valley and falls are breathtaking, So-o-o worth each rugged step, and at the end of a tiring walk, we got to go a short distance to our beautiful Hale Makai Retreat-ahh. The trip to Waimea Canyon was beautiful and our Blue Dolphin Catamaran tour of the Napali Coast was thrilling – humpbacks everywhere! We so enjoyed meeting “Ms. Hale Makai” since we didn’t get the first name of the owner (sorry)! You are so kind and meticulous. Thank you for taking such great care of this sweet place. Also thank you for the great recommendation of Bar Acuda, Yum! Mahalo, Mahalo for everything!

Kim & Randy Gooch - Monticello, KY 2/17/2008

Your Beach Cottages are spectacular. The charming and vintage outside appearance of your beach homes combined with the luxurious and sophisticated interior design makes them the ultimate boutique resort. Our family enjoyed this beach vacation in every aspect. The luxury of being here, the beautifully appointed cottages, the abundance of foliage, lei flowers right outside the window, this is truly paradise. We soaked in tranquility in complete privacy for 6 full days, a luxury rarely found in today’s world. As a discriminating traveler, I applaud you for your understated and tasteful website and thank you so much for sharing this idyllic and romantic piece of paradise with us. The allure of the beauty of Hale Makai and the north shore will bring us back soon.

The Burns Family – Sherman Oaks, CA 2/4/2008