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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Anahola, HI
  • Aliomanu Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Aliomanu Beach South
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hole in the Mountain
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪29 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.

Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard

Sandcastles TVNCU#1305

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This majestic home, Sandcastles, has vaulted ceilings and large sliding glass doors that open to a spacious lanai. The well-equipped kitchen is stocked with all the cooking utensils you may need to prepare a Hawaiian meal. A BBQ grill, downstairs lanai area, and gated beach gear await you at Sandcastles. A spacious living room has a large TV, free WiFi, and a stereo system. The extra-large, beautifully landscaped yard makes for a great place to sprawl out or take strolls. Aliomanu Beach is conveniently located on the East Shore of Kauai in Anahola.

THINGS TO KNOW
No events allowed. Any event or party exceeding the max guest count is subject to a $5000 fine.
This vacation home is located in the tsunami evacuation zone.
This rental is managed by Vacasa Vacation Rentals of Hawaii, LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Aliomanu Bay. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub and concierge services. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Services include a concierge
  • Steps from Aliomanu Bay and 4 minutes on foot from Aliomanu Beach South
Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of Hawaii

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and 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
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 is also known as

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Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tim T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Disappointment
This property is in an unbelievably awesome Location. It is unfortunate because the house when it was built was a beautiful house. I would guess early 80's. Now 40 some years later I would say other than an appliance or two nothing else has ever been done to upgrade or update the house. I could go into detail but I don't think that would be helpful. I will put it this way I am a builder in a very affluent resort community, I also property manage quite a few multi million dollar properties. I would not recommend this property at all I rate it as a zero no stars. I had to put one Star for this to post.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishnan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t beat the location
We’ve stayed here twice already. It’s an unbeatable location with beach access on a pristine quiet beach. It’s next to a river full of palm trees with a jungle look. The property is huge with a large private lawn/garden. The only ding on this listing is that it’s an outdated beach bungalow. It’s overpriced for the accommodations but we still go back because the location is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather F., SLC, UT

Liked: Cleanliness
Kauai Vacation
We had a great time. The house worked great for our group and the location was amazing especially being able to walk right out on to the beach. The communication was top notch and any questions we had were answered right away. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a wonderful time.. very special for our family and we hope to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
This property was absolutely stunning. Enjoyed the Jacuzzi and the scenery place was nice and clean and a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marissa D., San Mateo, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Paradise
The house was so beautiful and full of love. We found a lot of cute dinner decor in the pantry to make our family meals feel a little more special. The lawn was perfect for cartwheels under the sprinklers. And the beach acess was easy and acessable. Thank you for sharing this wonderful space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Vancouver, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
I didn’t want to leave!
The spaciousness of the home was welcoming from the entry and they had Hawaiian music playing and a lovely gift assortment for us with a welcome note that made us all feel special. The walk to the beach is only steps away and between that and the beautifully landscaped yard, I could have stayed there all day. Plenty of kitchen supplies and space for our families needs. We already want to come back to enjoy this home and location more!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorado
Everything was fine. More upfront information on early and late check in/out would have been helpful. Overall had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

frank n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas trip
We were looking for a place that would accommodate 6 adults and a toddler. This house hit it right on. Loved the location, private beach and how quit it was! Lots of room and space to roam. Don’t worry about snorkel gear they have it along with coolers and a few beach chairs. Great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

sabrina c., Peoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Kauai friend trip
Had a wonderful time..great weather and good food...lots of fun
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Denis R., Newport Beach, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sunrises
Beautiful sunrises. On isolated private beach. Large spacious home. Very clean and beds very comfortable Responsive management in Daniel House is a bit tired. Things breaking down, ie screens, appliances. Furniture comfortable but showing some age. 15-20 minute drive to Kapaa and 30 to Princeville. So plan on cooking at home. Kitchen well stocked with utensils, pots and pans.. but not spices or food basics. For Restaurant reservations plan 30 days or more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Celebrations
Great stay a Sandcastles. Our family was able to enjoy 10 days a d celebrate a number of life's blessings (birthdays, graduations, anniversaries). Great location with lots of room and privacy. The beach, house, and park like lawn were just wonderful! Thank you so much!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen H., Cedar Park, Texas

Needs updating and renovation
Overall, location is wonderful-right on the beach! You can literally hit sand w/in 100 ft. Water a little rough on that side of island, but just think it was a weird time that we went. Landscaping is gorgeous with a gazebo for events. There is no A/C but with the ocean breeze, it's not really needed once you open up the windows. There were a few things that if I had known, I would have probably picked another property. 1. Most of the windows/doors didn't open all the way or were broken so it made it hard to air out the house. Locks don't work either. We were instructed to close up the windows/doors before leaving the house. Was difficult to do since not all the rails ran smoothly on doors/windows. Also, locks didn't work so there were wooden rods to place on the rails so that doors/windows couldn't be opened from the outside by strangers. It took some time to open/close it all up each time we left. Upon return, the house was stuffy and needed to be aired out again. 2. The house needs a LOT of updating in general. The photos give the impression that it's modern but it needs major renovation. The kitchen is the only thing that seems recent (last 10 years). 3. There are critters. I found a gecko beneath the sheets on 2 separate occasions. There were other bugs (roaches) seen throughout the house when the lights turned on. Maybe it's the nature of the humidity and being so close to the water. 4. There is a lot of gear (beach chairs, umbrellas, etc.) that is available for use but the snorkels were all broken. The beach chairs had used water bottles and empty Cheeto bags shoved in the pockets. 5. Since we slept with the doors/windows open, it was unsettling knowing that anyone could walk up to and in the house at any point because locks on screens didn't work. Anyone can walk into the backyard from the beach or the very nearby public walkway from street to beach. 6. It would be nice to have a gate with a lock/code. An automated gate would be even better. The current gate "closes" with a wooden beam into a slat to prevent it from swinging open. No lock. 7. The parking area smelled like urine/fecal matter. 8. At eye level it looked clean, but the attention to detail is lacking. Dust on cabinet tops, etc. Ceiling fans didn't work properly - which is not good when there is no A/C. Things just need some TLC. Not worth the price for what you get.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Life
The constant Ocean breeze was refreshing. The landscaping is beautiful. The home offers an open floor layout which makes for a wonderful family outing. Beds were comfortable and it was nice to have a separate bathroom for each couple. Just footsteps away from the beach makes this home a gem. Kauai is a beautiful island and we hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paulette J., El Cerrito California

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s about family
My husband and I hosted our son and four year old grandson for a week of sun, beach time rest. Sandcastle was an excellent place for that and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M., Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Oceanside sanctuary
The home and property were fabulous! Just a few steps to the beach and surrounded by a beautiful garden. House was spacious and quiet and well appointed. We had a fabulous time!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Glen P., Charlotte, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location for First Time in Kauai!
My friends and I (my spouse and two other couples) really enjoyed our stay at Sandcastles in October 2021. The location was great for our first visit -- it's located on the eastern coast so we could access multiple different areas of the island to sample all that Kauai has to offer. Also, when we didn't feel like going out, we were steps away from (what felt like) our own private beach! It's not a great beach for swimming -- lots of rocks -- but perfect for reading, watching the waves and enjoying a cold beverage. The house and bedrooms were spacious and the kitchen was well-stocked. I am not giving it five stars because of a few little things -- 1) I think the description of the house should emphasize there is no A/C. Once the windows were open, it usually cooled quickly but I'm not sure what it would have been like if we visited during a warmer part of the year. 2) For the price, I would have expected slightly higher quality towels and bed linens. They were a little thin and not luxurious. 3) Finally, the decor is beginning to look a little dated. A limited refresh would really enhance the experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

William W.

Great location, rough around the edges
The location of this house couldn't be beat. In a residential neighborhood at the end of the road. The secluded portion of public beach and lagoon, private hot tub, and beautiful sunrises from the deck are the main attractions of this house. Plenty of space for 6 adults to enjoy Kauai. The house does need some updating due to rust/corrosion issues and age. Sliding doors wouldn't close all the way (sometimes a safety concern). The oven didn't turn on and the grill has rusted through. We contacted the management company due to a fly infestation and didn't hear back since it was a holiday weekend. Nothing to be a major detriment to our vacation but needs substantial improvements for us to consider returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

JT D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great home in a great spot
The home and location is perfect for running around Kauai. We enjoyed our time there and would rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bart D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise on the Coconut Coast
We loved our stay at Sandcastles! That's an understatement. This place is perfect; incredible location on Aliomanu Bay with great snorkeling just a few minutes walk up the beach, quiet, and relaxing. The house is immaculate with just about any amenity you can need, in great condition, and there is plenty of space here. The only issue we had was we were notified when we landed in Lihue of a maintenance issue that displaced us for the first night. To Vacasa's credit, they found us a decent condo in the Princeville area until the house was ready for our visit. While the communication during that process could have been a bit better, overall we loved this property and will definitely consider rebooking it our next time back to Kauai.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

J-Sea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is absolutely beautiful. Very spacious and the layout is perfect!
We enjoyed an epic family weekend the property is breathtaking the views are unmatchable this definitely was the best family weekend we’ve ever had!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place even with its imperfections
I had a wonderful experience- there are things that need to be updated. Closets. Handles. The lock that held the key had no battery- so we couldn’t get the key out to get in and 8pm in the dark with no outside lights on. The location was amazing. The property itself was amazing. McKell was amazing. I hosted a private luau which was so good... the space the outside lighting- the companies McKell gave us great references. On our last day of stay, I rebooked the house for the next year. It will be our yearly family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mohan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Minor Glitches
I did not give all 5 stars due to the following: 1. The road in front of the property had about 1 ft of water on the day of checking in. 2. The cable TV and Internet did not work for more than 24 hrs. One TV stopped working completely. Other than that, it is a beautiful property, so close to paradise.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020