Gated cottage, 3 blocks to beach, A/C Close to Tunnels. Lots of outdoor space

Donna always has everything set with the house and we enjoy the short walk to the beach and all the fantastic recreation opportunities

Donna was welcoming,I reached out with questions about a light in the dining room and the grill outside,and she came by within 2 hours to take care of things. Very attentive. Very well equipped kitchen with everything we needed to prepare lovely meals during our stay.

Beautiful place, wonderful amenities. Nice to have laundry access given how rainy this part of the island is! Beds were comfortable and the space was clean. Check in was easy and clear. Good signage for WiFi and TV was appreciated. Nice to have beach gear to use while there!It’s a 15 minute drive to Hanalei Bay and there are several one lane bridges and some construction so just be wary of the road conditions.A lovely stay!

Highly recommend this property, was an awesome experience. Everything is so beautifully decorated.

The location felt like we were IN the jungle which was a cool experience! Very quiet and peaceful location as well. Very homey overall and comfortable kitchen with a lot of counter space.

This house had mostly pros (and some cons). Pros - great location, very tropical foliage, close to Hanalei area for shopping and groceries, coffee shop 3 minute walk away, incredibly close beach access, great showers beds (actually comfortable!), enough towels and dishes for spares, working TV with HDMI that we used to plug in our laptop / watch our own shows, nice washer and dryer, actually working AC in each bedroom in the living space, and great communication with the host!Cons - there were a lot of spiders outside, we’d wipe down the cobwebs each day and they’d be back the next day. There’s not much the host can really do about that, as the foliage is going to bring them in no matter what. It didn’t bother us but just a heads up! Luckily we had no bug issues indoors.

House was perfect for our stay. Close to the beach and comfortable!

Fully equipped kitchen, clean rooms, very good communication with host.

Just wished we were able to be accommodated for a later check out

Host was very accommodating, we extended our stay 1 day! The location was perfect with a beautiful peaceful patio. We could not have asked for a better place to stay for our elopement/honeymoon. A/C was amazing and everything is updated! Such a beautiful home. We will definitely be back!!

Kitchen was stocked, air conditioning and fans cooled down the house quickly, and it was a short drive to Hā’ena state park, Hā’ena beach, and the Hanalei area. Donna was a helpful and responsive host!

We have been coming to Kauai for over 25 years and this was by far the best accommodations. The house was clean, updated and had everything you could need. We stayed for two weeks, and didn’t want to leave. The owner is so accommodating and responsive. She is the best we’ve ever dealt with. We definitely will be back to this property as we loved everything about it.

The house is exactly as described, and was perfect for our stay. The property is well-maintained, with many thoughtful amenities.Donna is a very helpful and proactive host who makes herself available should guests require assistance.The house is in a remote location, which we were aware of, and was why we chose to stay here. It is walkable to excellent beaches, and a 15-ish minute drive to Hanalei for restaurants and groceries.

This is a lovely house in a lovely spot. Close to the great beaches of the north shore while still just a short drive to Hanalei. The place was clean. The kitchen well equipped. Fans and a/c galore, absolutely ice cold when we walked in! (We kept it much higher after that.) There's plenty of sitting areas in the house, on the balcony, and down the bottom. And the beach gear and snorkelling gear was in good condition and was good quality. For a party looking for two bedrooms, this is the perfect choice.

Nice property, short drive to beaches, shops, and restaurants.

Nice and fun house! Location is perfect if you are the type looking to be away from touristy areas yet not too far when you need to shop.We walked to Tunnels beach which is good because there is barely no parking at this amazing beach.There is so much beach chairs, boogie boards, masks and fins, coolers and our favorite, a boogie to carry everything!Thank you so much! We loved our stay.

Really nice location in Haena. Short walk to the beach and coffee. About a 20 minute walk to tunnels beach. Quiet neighborhood. The place was very clean, good AC, well stocked kitchen. Lots of private space to hang out. Loved our stay!

Gives you true experience of living on the island. Host was just a phone call away and was easy to communicate with.

Our home away from home on the North Shore! Comfortable rooms, well-equipped kitchen, excellent a/c, tons of beach gear! 5 minute walk to Kepuhi Beach, 5 minute drive to Tunnels or Ke'e, 15 minutes to Hanalei. Donna is super responsive. Exceeded all our expectations!

Beautiful, spacious home with everything you need. Comfy beds. Gorgeous views. Short walk to the beach, which was quiet. Donna was a gracious host and helped us out when the Hanalei Bridge was shut down for the day due to unexpected flooding. We hated to leave and would definitely return.

We had a wonderful stay at the property on our sixth trip to the island. Having stayed in Poipu, Kapa'a, and Princeville, this was one of our favorite locations and properties. The cottage was as advertised. The outdoor spaces were plentiful, the living/dining room was very comfortable, and the proximity to the beach could was convenient. We would be happy to stay here again.

We have stayed in many places near here for 45 yrs. This place was great! The rest of our family were in a house nearby, we had grandkids over and there is so much room under house in the “outdoor living area”.

This property has everything you need for a fun day at the beach. We Went snorkeling at Tunnels Beach and it was great. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds very comfortable! The outdoor seating is GREAT. We truly enjoyed our 3 nights here

Beautiful home, incredible location, great communication with the owner! I couldn't ask for more. It made my brother and sister-in-law's first trip to Hawaii especially memorable.

Lovely property with all amenities. Great communication. Would stay here again!

Although the house is close to the main road (some noise during the day) it is a good point to explore the beaches by foot. Swimming/snorkeling is only possible at Tunnels beach. Go early by car or take time and walk along the beach. walking the parallel roads is comfortable.

Walk to tunnels beach from your place, check. Walk to Napali Coast and hike, check. Stay away from the crowd with quiet, check. Great AC, great space and rooms, WiFi, and lounge area, check. There are very few places you can find this after visiting this island many times. I highly recommend, including Donna who was very reliable and a pleasure to work with. If you want a real local experience not a resort with thousands of people, I highly encourage you to stay here.

Thank you so much for a great stay Donna! If you’re looking for a great getaway into lush vegetation and world class beaches, look no further. My only regret was trying new beaches when nothing beats tunnels right near the house. Aloha!

The home was clean and comfy - lots of seating options. Well appointed kitchen. Liked having the coolers available so we could take picnics on our adventures. The beach chairs and boogie boards were great to have too. Would stay here again!

Loved this place! It was cute, clean and well stocked. It was just my daughter and I but we really enjoyed the location and the quiet!

Well stocked for beach going and at home meals. Would stay again.

Our family of 4 stayed here for 3 nights and it was perfect. Loved the location and the property itself. I felt so relaxed here, like it was home. It was a short walk to a beach where you could walk down to Tunnels if you wanted to. Traffic and construction made it a little tough to get to Hanalei and east shores, but we still did it and enjoyed our time there. Times flies while you’re on vacation and this was one I definitely didn’t want to end. The place was wonderful and when I make it back to Kauai, this is where I’ll stay.

We absolutely loved staying at Donna’s place. It’s such a cool area with the beach and coffee shop only a five minute walk. I can’t tell in words how much we loved staying there. Definitely would stay there again.

Close enough to Hanalei, but far enough away to be private and its own little oasis. It truly has everything you need. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Donna!

Everything exactly as advertised and as do many have reviewed. Great location and possibly the best vacation rental we’ve ever stayed at. North Shore Kauai is a special place and proximity to amazing beaches and Hanalei restaurants made this a great time. Make sure to stop by Hanalei Ouzza for a slice and The Dolphin for drinks, a great steak and lobster tail, and amazing syshi!

Excellent location and excellent hostWe will be back!

The house was amazing and location great. Had to contact owner about an issue and she was rught ontop of it. Highly recommend it.

We loved our stay on the north shore. The house was perfect for our family. We really enjoyed the natural beauty and the close proximity to the beach. Lovely!!

We visit Kaua’i regularly to see family. We decided to stay up in Ha’ena this time. If you love quiet and being surrounded by rainforest and close to the beach this is the place. We love the beach but enjoyed our mornings listening to birds and taking in the oxygen levels of the rainforest. Close to Lahina and some of our favorite beaches this was a great stay.

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. We loved being within walking distance to the beach for our morning walks. The cottage is well equiped with everything we needed. It has a great outdoor space. We would love to stay here again!

Cute place with a nice bathtub, convenient to beaches, and equipped with everything you could possibly need

The cottage was perfect for our 4 night stay. The location is remote, but that is what we loved about it. The cottage was the perfect size, nicely updated kitchen, and clean beds/baths. Will definitely come back to this magical place and will stay here again.

We were completely enchanted by our stay here. It reminded me of the beach cottages I used to stay in as a child but with all the modern amenities! Plenty of beach gear provided and the perfect snorkeling beach a couple of blocks away. We loved it so much we had to extend our stay. Our host Donna, was readily available to answer all our questions and offered many helpful suggestions. All in all, an A+ adventure!

What a beautiful property. Perfectly equipped for me and my husband’s honeymoon. We even made friends with the neighborhood cat. Loved the whole vibe of the place and how it mirrors that of the north side of the island. Would definitely rent again! Also, I’m from a dry climate and was worried about warm, humid nights, but the ample air conditioning available in the home was wonderful and provided for very comfortable sleeps.

This is a nice 2 bedroom with AC! The price was fair, location close to Tunnels! Well supplied and clean. Donna was very responsive! Thank you!

This house was everything we needed for two couples. Various spaces were available to spread out and the amenities were excellent. We even had a visitor cat who was the sweetest possible each day. Thank you!

Owner is responsive and keeps up the property. Great neighborhood location, will stay again.

Photos looked a little better than the reality of the place. But, it was very comfortable. While the gate was a gate, it didn't lock or open/close automatically. Overall, I was very comfortable.

Our stay at Haena was a dream come true. We stayed there for a week, and everything was great. On the first day, there was an annoying noise, and we sent Donna a message. She took care of it immediately and even came by. We were able to solve the problem quickly. The house has everything you need and much more, including a lot of items for the beach. Donna's tips were also very helpful. You can see that a lot of love has gone into this house, and you really feel the Aloha spirit. We will definitely come back! Mahalo, Donna!"

This was a wonderful location and hope to return again someday. Close walk to the beach, beautiful yard and extremely helpful host. We enjoyed our time here very much. 5 stars!

This cottage was awesome! Perfect size for our family of four. Very clean. Everything needed for cooking available in the kitchen. The neighborhood is great with close proximity to the beach. Great snorkeling near by. Overall a great experience. Would highly recommended.

We loved everything about Barefoot Hideaways! The home came equipped with everything we’d need for a 10 day stay on the island. All the beach equipment and the wagon made our daily beach adventures easy to pull off. The proximity to Tunnels and other access points was ideal. The kitchen is well equipped with all we needed and the bedrooms and bathrooms perfectly comfortable. We recommend the house to anyone looking for a perfect North Shore getaway. We truly hope to be back soon. Aloha!

This was our second time staying at Donna’s lovely cottage. We love it there! It looks exactly as it does in the pictures. It is maybe a five minute walk to a beautiful beach that we loved snorkeling at. You will not be disappointed. We will definitely be back a third time. Thanks, Donna!

The property is beautiful, private with lots of lovely spaces to enjoy the gorgeous north shore. Mattresses are super comfy and the hosts provided everything we needed, from toiletries to kitchen essentials, including coffee. A short shuttle ride (or walk) takes you to the beautiful Hae’na and tunnels beach (or, with reservations, the incredible Ke’e beach and Nepali hike). The restaurant at the nearby resort is fairly nice, and definitely try the smoothie shop and small grocery about three minutes east. Manolo, Shannon!

The location of this property was really great for accessing different beaches along the north shore. This would be a great house if you are looking for more adventures on the beach, eating out, and need a place to crash. The owner was super nice and did let us check in a little early which we appreciated. The beds and bathrooms were very nice and comfortable. The owner provided beach towels and equipment for snorkeling and relaxing on the beach. Unfortunately, we were unable to take advantage of the relaxing area under the house due to the sheer number of large garden spiders that had built homes under the house. They are native spiders, but there were dozens with major webs. There were webs we would accidentally walk into. The yard structures where the grill was located was obstructed with over growth of plants and spiders so we were unable to utilize the grill. In addition, there were many house flies in the house when we first arrived. Also, the spices in the turn around cabinet were so incredibly old - the bay leaves were brown, many of them were caked (old)....and no pepper in sight. Bring your own spices. The pictures didn't quite meet expectations. I would return in the future if some of the outside issues and kitchen issues are addressed.

We had a great stay at the property. The house had everything we needed and I’d definitely rent again!

The place was very clean and thoughtfully equipped with supplies for a relaxing stay. Ample outdoor space to enjoy reading in a lounge chair or to nap in a hammock. Location is very convenient to the North shore area. A short walk to a beach or a short drive to the Haena Beach or Park. Donna, our host, was very responsive and kind.

We had a great stay at this house. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Can't wait to come back next time!

Very nice. Well stocked. Comfortable beds. Beautiful flowers. And a visiting sweet cat. Loved walking to the beach every day.

We've stayed several times at this property and always enjoy ourselves. It really is the most reasonably priced home -- where you get the ENTIRE home to yourself -- north of Hanalei. in my opinion. The downstairs living area is beautiful and functional. Plenty of supplies are available including a little wagon we used to transport our chairs, umbrellas, a picnic lunch and snorkel gear on the most beautiful 20-iminute walk to Tunnels Beach. We spend the entire day at the beach and then head back in the late afternoon and clean up and go to Hanalei. Hanalei is super casual and we just wear our flip flops, tees and shorts for a perfect afternoon and great dinner. Try Chicken in a Barrel for the BEST chicken you've EVER had -- and the most economical meal on the north shore! We slept every night with our windows open and would listen to the rain while we slept deeply on the super comfortable beds. This house has 2 restrooms and really everything you need in the kitchen. Donna communicates quickly and is the best hostess. Remember that Kauai is very rural and not a resort. It is dirt / mud trails, empty beaches, rainbows, sunshine and rain showers and the friendliest people when you smile and show your aloooha!