On Kauai's North Shore located in Ha'ena. As with all properties from Hanalei to the end of the road at Ke'e Beach, this property is in a tsunami evacuation zone This all redwood home designed by world class yacht racer and sailing enthusiast, Peggy Slater, is a non smoking. pet free home. It reflects the builders' passion for the sea and all things Hawaiian. It is a vintage, unique dwelling featuring vaulted ceilings throughout, it surrounds you with both nautical and Hawaiian themes to enhance your sense of a tropical paradise experience. If you are searching for a modern, cookie cutter "off the shelf" type experience, this may not be the best choice for you. There are many other places on the northshore that might be a better fit for you.
The Mermaid House is located on a quiet side road just a seven minute walk to famous snorkeling destination, Tunnels Beach. In the living room, banks of sliding windows open in multiple combinations to take advantage of the trade winds and tropical breezes. A short 90 second walk brings you to the beach at Naue Point and as you turn to the west you view spectacular Makana (Bali Hai) and the Na'Pali coast.
One and a half miles further finds you at Ha'ena State Park and renouned Ke'e Beach renowned for it's spectacular sunsets. This is the end of the road on the north shore Retrace your way across seven one lane bridges to quaint Hanalei town and a gourmet meal, shave ice, or a glimpse of local color at a Farmers' Market featuring tropical fruits and flowers of all descriptions.
Please be advised that as of the reopening of Hwy 560 on June 17, 2019, visitors to Ha'ena State Park, Ke'e Beach and the Kalalau Trail must obtain reservations starting 30 days in advance. com for more detail about reservations, entry and the shuttle service.
The Mermaid House is completely owner operated. It has a Kaua'i County vacation rental certificate: TVNC # 1162 NOTE: the base rate is based on 2 guests. 50 per person per night. Large parties for extended bookings will incurr an additional cleaning deposit which will be refunded if the outclean charges do not exceed the base $220 cleaning fee.
Registration Number: TA-060-300-6976-01, 580090220000, GE-060-300-6976-01
Hilary F.
Jan 07, 2025
We loved the location of this house, and its rustic/authentic Hawaiian feel. It is perfect for a family group, away from the crowds and touristy areas, and close to quiet beaches. The house has a spacious, open living area, a well-equipped kitchen, and plenty of sleeping areas. My only disappointment was prior to our stay: we had researched well, and settled on this property based on its description and the price that VRBO quoted us for the selected dates. Apparently, however,VRBO did not update the site to reflect "prices over the Holidays period" , so we received an unexpected extra cost request after we had already made our decision to stay here. At that point, it was too late to change, so we agreed to pay the extra. We were not at all disappointed with our stay at the Mermaid House, but wish that VRBO had been clearer with its original quote.
Janet N.
Nov 21, 2024
The mermaid house was just as advertised, we loved our comfortable stay there, we were just sad that wave height was too high for snorkeling at tunnels while we were there.
John R.
Sep 03, 2024
Lovely house in a nice setting.
We were reluctant to leave.
Would like to come back. Thank you.
Thank
Laurie M.
Aug 31, 2024
We found the Mermaid House to be full of character, unique furnishings and art, and a sense of what visiting the tropics must have once been like before condo-world.
Happily, it has modern appliances, plenty of hot water, etc. My husband and I stayed for a week in August. At first, we were dismayed by the heat & humidity. We knew there was no AC, but weren't prepared for the mid-day heat. Ceiling fans move the air around, but the floor fan helped more. Breezes were erratic, so privacy was sacrificed, as keeping the window blinds open was imperative to catch whatever air came through. That was a good thing, as several of the blinds don't work. Luckily, the house is mostly surrounded by hedges, so that wasn't a big problem for us.
We ended up very glad we stayed there. A few minor tweaks would make a great place even better: A new lockbox by the door - the current one is pretty old, and the cover fell off a few times. Some new window blinds. Better directions to the house and to Tunnels Beach - the street sign is hidden by foliage, and we had to ask around to find the way to Tunnels.
All in all, we're very happy to have had the Mermaid House experience. It felt "real," and adding AC would somehow lessen its island atmosphere. We enjoyed the many interesting books and appreciated the snorkeling equipment.We even loved the chickens!
Mahalo to Jane for keeping this rare place intact.
Brett S.
Aug 05, 2024
We have been coming to Kauai for a decade with the family and to be walking distance to the amazing beaches of the north shore was outstanding. A great place to stay.
Aaron J.
Jul 20, 2024
We loved our short stay at the charming Mermaid house. The house was an ample size for our family of five and it was a short walk to a beautiful beach nestled in a divine location. It was the cherry on top of our wonderful Kauai vacation.
Jul 06, 2024
This a a beautiful house on a quiet street next to an amazing beach in the best part of Kauai. Just perfect. The house is full of Hawaiian charm, comfortable bed, great kitchen with everything you need and lots of places to lie around reading. The lovely beach is a short 1 minute walk down an access path and just another 5 minute walk on the sand to tunnels beach. Jane was a perfect host and the home was presented spotlessly clean. Just the best week in heaven.
Alison T.
Apr 27, 2024
We really liked the setup of the Mermaid House. Very comfortable, wanting for nothing. Having three bedrooms was nice. Beach chairs and towels were especially nice. Maybe the quietest Bosch dishwasher ever.
George G.
Mar 11, 2024
The Mermaid House was perfect for our group. We appreciated the older and unique styling of the house. Also, it had a fully applianced equipped kitchen and comfortable bedrooms. The location is great - very private and a short walk down an inviting path to a beautiful beach.
Jess M.
Mar 07, 2024
MH was such an experience! The house itself is unique. Lots of treasures to notice gathered over the years, I presume. The beach is just a couple of minutes to walk to and explore for shells. The historic town of Hanelei is a short distance away. Besides shopping and eating there are 2 markets to enjoy. Jane, answered all our questions VERY quickly. A joy to be here and experience MH. J & J
Simon S.
Jan 09, 2024
Great house, nice beaches close by. Great communication with owner.
Only downside, was it was a little farther than most of our activities. I knew this going in. Wanted to be closer to Tunnels and Kee beaches, but waves didn’t cooperate for snorkeling.
Would stay here again even though it’s a little farther from activities.
Alyssa M.
Jan 05, 2024
We absolutely loved our stay at the Mermaid House! This was a trip that I have been wanting to do with my family for years. It was the perfect location, we walked to the beach every day and saw both Sea Turtles and Seals! Thank you, Jane for sharing your special home. We are already talking about when we can come back and stay again!
Topher T.
Nov 21, 2023
We had no issues at all. Its a beautiful house and set in a great location. Theres a small flight of steps to get inside and very spacious interior.
Topher T.
Nov 06, 2023
We had no issues at all. Its a beautiful house and set in a great location. Theres a small flight of steps to get inside and very spacious interior.
Ben M.
Aug 29, 2023
Great stay. We love the area, and this place provides a great opportunity for us to experience haena. We will be back.
