Kauai Vacation Rentals – Discover the Garden Isle's Diverse Stays
Kauai vacation rentals span sunny Poipu, lush Hanalei, scenic Princeville, and remote areas like Wainiha and Haena-offering beachfront villas, rainforest cottages, and family-friendly homes across the Garden Isle.
Why Stay on Kauai?
Nicknamed the “Garden Isle,” Kauai is Hawaii's most lush and unspoiled island. From the dramatic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast to the golden beaches of the South Shore, vacation rentals here offer an immersive experience in nature. Whether you're seeking solitude, adventure, or luxury, Kauai has a stay to match your dream escape.
Top Regions for Kauai Vacation Rentals
Poipu – Sun, Surf, and Family Fun
Poipu is Kauai's sunniest spot and one of the most popular destinations. Known for its swimmable beaches, golf, and dining options, it's a perfect base for families and couples. Many rentals include ocean-view lanais and walking access to Koloa's historic charm.
Princeville and Hanalei – North Shore Elegance
For a more scenic and peaceful retreat, Princeville offers upscale rentals perched above the ocean with access to world-class golf and spectacular sunsets. Just below, Hanalei features beach cottages and plantation-style homes near the crescent-shaped bay and lush taro fields.
Secluded Escapes in Wainiha & Haena
Looking to unplug? Wainiha and Haena provide remote beachfront homes near hiking, waterfalls, and snorkeling reefs-perfect for nature lovers and those exploring the Na Pali Coast.
Other Notable Destinations
- Kilauea – Near the lighthouse and scenic north shore coast
- Anahola – Family-friendly beaches with a local vibe
- Kapaa – Central and convenient with shops and coastal bike paths
- Kekaha – West side hideaway near Polihale Beach
Plan Your Stay
From cliffside villas to jungle cottages, Kauai's vacation rentals offer unparalleled diversity. Whether you want to stay near Lihue for convenience, Moloaa Bay for serenity, or Anini Beach for calm waters and snorkeling, you'll find your perfect island base here.
Browse our full selection of Kauai vacation rentals below and start planning your unforgettable Garden Isle escape.
Private, Peaceful Modern Retreat, Golf Views, 3/3, Lanai, AC, Outdoor Hot Shower
Open space & mountain views Covered lanai Easy access to walking paths Gas BBQ Outdoor hot shower Fully equipped kitchen Air-conditioned bedrooms Ceiling fans in every room Rich wood flooring Media room 65” Smart TV with YouTubeTV & streaming access 12” Queen-size...
Hale Moana – Oceanfront Luxury Retreat
Summary:Oceanfront elegance awaits at Hale Moana, a beautifully remodeled, air-conditioned three-story retreat perched above Kukuiula Bay. Enjoy panoramic ocean views from nearly every room, sophisticated interiors with original art and designer furnishings, and...
Nestled in Unbeatable Location, offering a rare Combination of Comfort & Beauty
Nestled in an unbeatable location adjacent to the world-renowned 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, Hanalei Bay Villa #1 offers a rare combination of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. The sunset proximity to our Villa is highly sought after, some saying the sunsets are the...
Princeville Private 3 bed 2 bath w/AC
This private end of road cul-de-sac home has everything you need! It’s steps away from Princeville’s community center with fine dining, night life, shops, treats, and groceries. While central, this home is a personal hideaway with a private back yard backed up to...
Live On the Ocean and Sleep to Surf Sounds in Idyllic Poipu. Trade Winds & AC.
Our comfortable, third-floor, south shore condo is right ON the ocean so you will SEE --and HEAR-- the sound of the surf as soon as you open your front door. The condo, with stylish, contemporary furniture, boasts a comfortable California king bed. Relax "at home" and...
Ocean View - 2 Bedroom - Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club - Full Resort Access
Discover effortless oceanfront luxury at Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club, an exclusive beachfront retreat perfectly positioned on the golden sands of Poʻipū Beach—one of Kauai’s most celebrated shorelines. Enjoy the comfort and service of a world-class Marriott...
Escape to Paradise: Family Retreat in Princeville at Hanalei, Kauai.
Discover your family’s ideal getaway in the heart of Princeville at Hanalei, Kauai! Our spacious vacation rental offers a tranquil oasis surrounded by lush landscapes and tranquil gardens. Designed for relaxation and connection, this private home features:• Comfortable...
Spectacular Views of Hanalei Bay 2 bedrooms
UNIT 9201/2Kauai’s Most Breathtaking Views at Hanalei Bay ResortWelcome to your Kauai paradise. Units 9201/2 are located in the renowned Bamboo building which features the most stunning views of Hanalei Bay and Bali Hai. This spacious fully air conditioned 1350 square...
Pili Mai Family Fun Condo, AC, Game Room, 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Sleeps 6
FAMILY FUN at Pili Mai, 2br + Game room (bumper pool, poker table, classic video game console, board games, piano, masks and snorkels, beach chairs, croquet, bocce ball, spike ball, and small yard for the kids to play) 2.5 bath, sleeps 6, no stairs, back yard lawn....
Islander on the Beach ONE-BEDROOM unit #308, Top floor, incredible Ocean Views
NO RESORT FEE, FREE WIFI in the condo and FREE DEDICATED PARKING.Unique Top floor One-Bedroom unit #308 is one of the only two truly one-bedroom units available in the Islander on the Beach resort. It features a separate bedroom with a California King bed; living room...
Whispering Palms - Tranquility and Elegance
Summary:Spacious 4-bedroom home in Poipu’s Kiahuna Golf Village with air conditioning, a furnished lanai, home office, and complimentary Poipu Beach Athletic Club access. Quiet cul-de-sac setting just minutes from Poipu beaches, dining, and island adventures.The...
Another unit we'd love to share with you! Ground floor unit just steps from the beautiful Wailua Bay. Ask anyone, Lae nani is the premier resort of the Coconut Coast; your vacation is sure to exceed your expectations. Enjoy a cup of Kauai's famous coffee while watching...
SPECIAL RATE! 5/11/25 to 5/16/25 1,150 per night LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
Hale Halia is just steps from Poipu Beach park with unparalleled oceanfront views and is a great family vacation destination. This lovely two-story floor plan is a design that takes full advantage of the magnificent Poipu coastline and sunset views. The large spa...
It's Special - This Award Winning Designer Masterpiece is Phenomenal!
Kauai Haven is nestled within a classic Hawaiian style backdrop, resting on the edge of a bluff overlooking the spectacular Pacific Ocean. An award-winning designer, who is part of the Coastal Living Network of designers, has designed this exquisite condo that offers...
Oceanfront Puu Poa Condo 311 AC thruout best Bali Hai View & Sunsets Princeville
Our Oceanfront, Mountain and Sunset view is THE most famous on all of Kaua'i!!!Newly renovated with A/C throughout unit. 4 split Mitsubishi units: one in each bedroom , one in kitchen/dining area and one in living room/atrium area.If you are looking for the most...
Luxury Townhome on Kauai’s Beautiful North Shore
Welcome to Nihilani on Kauai's Lush North Shore. As a guest in this charming townhome, you will enjoy the privacy of two lovely lanais, two separate living areas (with a coffee bar/kitchenette in the downstairs living space), two bedrooms, two and a half baths, a two...
Kauai charm at affordable upstairs studio, walk to everything
Paniolo 210B - this lovely Paniolo studio is a comfy, convenient, and tranquil home base for your exploration of Kauai. It's an upstairs unit, quiet and away from the road, very close to the path to Anini beach and to the walking path through Princeville. Start your day...
Garden Retreat w/Ground Floor Ease - Kiahuna #2115
Kiahuna Plantation #2115: Tropical décor delights in this 690sf rare deluxe ground-floor suite. You and your friends or family can easily access the grounds from your ground-floor balcony and walk to world-famous Poipu Beach which according to "Travel Channel" was once...
Totally remodeled, updated - all new furniture, fixtures, finishes.TVNC - 5119This vacation rental is located in Hanalei which is in the tsunami evacuation zone. The house is in the quintessential beach town of Hanalei. Walk to the bay for a surf, swim or beach walk....
Kauai Exclusive - Pili Mai 7E - Three Bedroom Suite - AC, Pool & Fitness Center
Summary:Brand New spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom condo features two master bedrooms, upgraded amenities such as A/C, Marbau flooring, granite countertops and Bosch appliances, & much more! This villas has one of the best view of the kiahuna golf course and distant...
Beautiful Luxury Air-Conditioned Apartment, Princeville Kauai,hawaii
Enjoy the very best of Kauai from the comfort & convenience of this upgraded private retreat! Perfectly situated in Princeville just minutes from Hanalei and some of the world's most iconic beaches & surf spots. Step outside to enjoy warm trade wind breezes, relax...
Hawaiian-style Oceanfront Villa - Outrageous Views, Beach Access, Ahh!
Enjoy Kauai's simple pleasures and grand landscapes right from home! From the moment you arrive, you immediately sense the Aloha spirit and the other-worldliness of Kauai's North Shore. Hanalei Bay Villas' surroundings are stunning and beyond beautiful; the unique...
Emmalani Hale, High-end, Luxurious, Tranquil retreat, AC in Princeville
Welcome to Emmalani Hale, your perfect retreat in Kauai!More than just a vacation rental, Emmalani Hale offers a luxurious and welcoming island escape designed for relaxation and comfort. This beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with large spacious living space,...
5BR I Hale Maia at Kukui ula - Elegant Pool Retreat with Golf Views in Poipu
Summary:TA-101-738-2400-01Discover Hale Maia at Kukuiula, a stylish and spacious 5BR, 5.5BA home in Kauai’s most exclusive community. This modern retreat features panoramic fairway views, a private heated pool, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. With each bedroom...
Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club 2BR Islandview Villa
Tucked along the pristine Poipu beach in the heart of Kauai's South Shore, Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club invites travelers to step away from the hurried pace of daily life and ease into the soothing tempo of island living. Flanked on both sides by world-class resorts,...
Oceanfront condo in Poipu with balcony, W/D & partial AC - 10 steps to the beach
Kuhio Shores 410Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'E komo mai! Do you want on the water? This is it! You cannot get closer to the breaking surf than Kuhio Shores 410!...
Lani Oasis - Princeville Vacation Home with Saltwater Pool
Lani Oasis welcomes you with its serene ambiance and tropical charm, perfectly situated in beautiful Princeville, Hawaii. This luxurious villa is designed for both relaxation and recreation, featuring a private saltwater pool surrounded by lush gardens and inviting...
Ocean & Lush Garden Views, Just Steps to Poipu Beach Park, Walk to Restaurant
The Beach Place Duplex -- for people who love the ocean and beaches. Rent the main floor of this beautiful home in sunny Poipu Beach. It is across the street, just 100 feet, to Brennecke's Beach, a popular body surfing beach. Poipu Beach Park, a great family-friendly...
Steps to the Beach! Ocean Front Condo! 5 Star Views! Centrally Located!
Steps To The Beach! Ocean Front Condo! 5 Star Views! Centrally Located!Aloha-We bet that because you’re reading this you’ve looked at the descriptions of many vacation rentals on Kauai. Likely all of them gave glowing descriptions of how wonderful they are – and no...
Makahuena Condo #1-304 - Modern Oceanview 2 Bedroom Condo With Pool
Step into the breezy, island-inspired comfort of Makahuena 1-304, where stunning ocean views and the charm of Kauai’s southern shore await you. This beautifully updated two-story condo offers 1,113 square feet of living space and includes 2 bedrooms and 2.5...
Updated End-Unit Oasis, 3 Bd + Loft & 2 Ba, Pool, Walk to Beach, AC Coming Soon
Welcome to our private tropical oasis! This newly updated 1,478 sq. ft. end-unit offers the perfect retreat. Surrounded by lush tropical plants, you’ll enjoy privacy and tranquility, with no neighbors above or below you. The home features massive wood beams and large...
Nihi Kai 422 Summer & Fall Specials-Ocean Views, Five Star Ratings!
This large 1400 square-foot, two-bedroom, single level, beautifully furnished condo has spectacular ocean views from the front lanai, living room, master bedroom, and kitchen. This third-floor unit has both ocean and mountain views and is a 3-minute walk to one of the...
Stunning Oceanfront Sunset-Bali Hai Views with A/C + Hideaways Beach below
Welcome to Hale Honu Aloha ("Home of Turtle Love") at Puu Poa - An updated spacious two-bedroom, two-bath condo on the ocean bluff of Princeville that accommodates up to 4 people. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and directly adjacent to 1-Hotel Hanalei Resort (formerly St...
Large beautiful home with air conditioning! Walk to Beaches, Resort Pool
Aloha and E Komo Mai - Welcome to the Sunny Poipu Hale!The moment you walk through the tropical private atrium you'll feel right at home. This newly remodeled 4 bedroom/3-bath, 2-story house is nestled in a relaxing, family friendly resort neighborhood in walking...
The Golden Lotus ~ Pool ~ Jacuzzi ~ Grills ~
A BEAUTIFUL GEM on the North Shore. This LUXURIOUS 2 Bedroom Suite offers HIGH-END COMFORT and Spectacular Ocean Vista, Jungle Valley & Mountain Waterfall Views. Enjoy the Sunsets on the Furnished Balcony. Ceiling Fans in every room - NO AIR CONDITIONING Ideal for...
Spectacular Oceanfront Penthouse, AC, Sleeps 6
Luxury oceanfront penthouse in paradise!From endless deep blue of Kalapaki Bay to emerald greens of the Hokuala golf course this penthouse is the kind of paradise you’ve been dreaming of. Perched upon the Kalapaki Cliffs, this location provides the ultimate...
Spectacular View Home for 24!!Ocean, Mountain, golf views! 5min from Poipu beach
New listing on VRBO; I'm a Super host for the past 3 years on Air B&BThis newly constructed luxury home sleeps 24!! Home is perfection for multigenerational gatherings, vacationing with a few families or large groups. Partial ocean views sits backing the Kukui’ula golf...
(4101/02/03) 3Br Ground Floor Hanalei Bay Resort, Ocean View, Pool, Tennis
Welcome to Hanalei Bay Resort unit 4101/4102/4103. A ground floor unit with stunning views of Hanalei Bay and the surrounding Bali Hai Mountains. This beautiful unit has 3 bedrooms, 2 of which have King size beds and two large bathrooms with showers to rinse off after a...
Poipu Retreat: 3BR with Ocean & Golf Views, Lanai Sunsets, Pool & Central A/C
Welcome to Pili Mai 8C – Your Private Poipu Retreat.Perched on the edge of the scenic Kiahuna Golf Course, Pili Mai 8C is a three-bedroom, three-bath condo that captures the very best of Kaua‘i living. With sweeping views of the ocean, golf greens, and surrounding...
Hanalei Bay Villas #22 - a 2br / 2.5BA, mountain and golf course view condo
Hanalei Bay Villas #22 is a spacious two bedroom, two and a half bath, two story stand-alone condominium. With an additional queen size sleeper sofa, this unit sleeps six comfortably. Beach access is available past the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay next door. Views include the...
KAUAI'S Plantation-style Paradise for 2! Peaceful North Shore Cottage 5-STAR!
**THIS RENTAL IS EXCLUSIVE TO VRBO - DO NOT RENT OFF CRAIG'S LIST OR ANY OTHER WEB SITE**If you are looking for the ultimate Kauai experience, then look no further! Located on the North Shore, the most desirable area of Kauai, known for its tropical lushness, sandy...
Exquisite Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Central A/C, Sleeps 8
Privacy for your family, but still close to town. Quiet beach at your doorWelcome to "Aloha Niulani"! Our 4-bedroom 2 bath Oceanfront Beach home comfortably sleeps up to 8. Conveniently located in the Old Kauai town of Kapa'a. Tucked away in a secluded neighborhood with...
Full Ocean View, Great For Whale Watching
It doesn't get any better than this: a gorgeous, light, bright, breezy, full-ocean-view condo. Two wonderful lanais, private and quiet. The perfect place to watch dolphins and whales play. Enjoy rainbows across Kauai's pristine mountains. While sipping your morning...
Coco Cottage at Poipu Beach - 2BR/2BA, Luxury Home
Coco Cottage at Poipu Beach is a classic, sugar plantation-style home located on the sunny south shore of Kauai. Completely rebuilt, it offers beautiful furnishings, a fully equipped kitchen, full-size washer and dryer, two air-conditioned bedrooms, each with a...
Magical views of Hanalei Bay, Napali Coast and the Makai Golf Course in a beautifully styled home
Spectacular views from living room, two lanais, king and queen bedrooms. The whole house is light and bright, recently updated with new paint, flooring, light fixtures and all new furniture, high-end mattresses and linens. Cook's kitchen is stocked with everything...
Oceanfront Condo with Stunning Views & AC
Unobstructed knockout views! Imagine yourself in this gorgeous location with amazing front row seats, 30 feet to the Pacific Ocean. Whales, turtles and dolphins swim by right out your door! See the stunning sunsets and views of the volcanic Poipu coast all year from...
Kauai Exclusive - Pane Makai Turtle Suite - Steps to the Beach!
Summary:With ample room and durable bamboo decor, this plantation-style beach suite is less than a minute's walk to the beach. This spacious, air-conditioned home sleeps up to eight people and is the perfect gathering place for family, friends, and loved ones. This...
The Lodge at Kukui‘ula - Villa 1
Villa 1 at The Lodge at Kukui'ula is a discerning traveler’s dream vacation home in Koloa, Kaua'i. With three bedrooms in the main house featuring a king bed in the primary and second bedroom and two twins that can convert into one king in the third bedroom, as well as...
Amazing views from this ground floor, corner unit steps from the beach!
Enjoy a piece of heaven from this ground floor corner unit with quartz counter tops, tile flooring, washer and dryer, and a fully furnished kitchen with everything you need to cook gourmet meals. The condo sleeps 4 comfortably. The master bedroom has a king size bed...
PERFECT 2 bdrm near beach, eateries, shopping, activities Very nice & so clean!
A nicely appointed space in a quiet complex. Very clean and spacious, suitable for one or two. Property is in a Non Smoking complex that accommodates both residents and visitors. Located steps from the beach and a few minutes from eateries, coffee shops, food trucks,...