Property Description
Aloha from Surf Sun Rainbow House — Your Relaxed Kauai Retreat
Escape to this charming, local-style 3-bedroom condo nestled just off the beaten path in serene Princeville. Designed for comfort, convenience, and that laid-back island feel, our duplex invites you to experience the authentic North Shore lifestyle.
Prime Location & Arrival Experience
• Quiet street outside the tourist zone—peaceful and authentic.
• Walk to Puʻu Poʻa Beach (in front of the 1 Hotel) and the tranquil Hanalei River. Surf Hanalei Bay via a scenic secret trail through tropical ruins—exclusive access to surf, stroll, or savor the view.
Exceptional Comfort & New Upgrades
• Brand-new air conditioning system ensures cool comfort throughout your stay—a rare luxury on the North Shore.
• Outdoor rinse-off shower perfect for unwinding after a day at the beach or surf.
• Assigned parking right in front of the unit—no hassle, easy in-and-out access.
Thoughtful Layout & Amenities
• Spacious 3 bedrooms comfortably sleep six with fresh, stylish linens and unique local décor.
• Two beautifully remodeled baths, including one with a walk-in shower.
• Bright, breezy living area featuring mountain views and modern Hawaiian art.
• Fully stocked kitchen with new appliances—ideal for meal prep or casual island dining.
• Beach-ready extras: boogie boards, towels, mats, umbrellas, toys for little surfers, and fun board games.
Local Convenience & Adventures
• Just a 5-minute drive to Hanalei town and Princeville Marketplace for local eats, boutique shopping, ukulele lessons, smoothie bars, and cultural charm.
• Outdoor lovers are spoiled: hiking, golf, biking, and world-class tennis courts nearby.
• Explore the Napali Coast start of Kalalau Trail at Ke’e Beach, or snorkel with sea turtles at Tunnels and Ke‘e—unforgettable experiences are within reach.
Perfect For:
Families, surfers, couples, girls’ getaways, or long-term stays—all seeking a peaceful island base with modern comforts and unforgettable adventures.
Additional Highlights
• Air Conditioning in every bedroom.
• Stay connected and relaxed: high-speed Wi‑Fi and a Bluetooth speaker let you bring your own soundtrack.
• VRBO Property 4568360 (“Rainbow House 1”) has great reviews—check it out for confidence in our hosting.
Registration Number: 454005270016, TA-121-258-1888-01, GE-121-258-1888-01
User Reviews
Susan E.
Apr 16, 2025
Lovely, well equipped home. Clean, comfortable and great location. We appreciated how well stocked it was from tissues in each room, nice bathroom supplies and many kitchen tools. The one issue that we had was immediately resolved by Chris, the manager. We really enjoyed our stay and all fell in love with Bonkers, the cat. Oh, and we were the first to christen the new outdoor shower which is a great addition.
E. T.
Apr 03, 2025
Wonderful location, beautiful stay! Mahalo Kauai
Rosalind B.
Mar 31, 2025
This was a nice house for a stay in Princeville – great location near to Princeville and Hanalei. The house was clean, comfortable and well situated. There are boogie boards and beach towels and beach toys – great to have these supplied.Communications withe owner and property manager were good.
Lisa F.
Mar 25, 2025
Great North Shore location! Property well maintained, clean comfortable and loved all the beach gear that was handy for use. Beaches, sight seeing and shopping were all a short drive or walk away. We’ll be back! Mahalo!
Lisa P.
Mar 04, 2025
Stayed here with my family (4 adults and 2 teenagers). Place was very inviting and clean. Beautiful location. Host was very accommodating and helpful. Highly recommend.
LAURA P.
Mar 02, 2025
I loved the quiet street and feeling like we were away from the tourist areas. Close proximity to the beach and Hanalei Bay. It’s about a 20min walk to the beach via the private path and a 5 min drive to Hanalei. It’s also a 4 min drive or 15 min walk to the Makai golf course. Highly recommend the 7th hole sunrise yoga! Bonkers the cat was a welcome guest each morning and night-we miss him! Thank you for sharing your lovely home.
Roya P.
Jan 15, 2025
Our family of 5 had a fantastic time staying here! The home is well located in Princeville, and was equipped with everything we needed for a seamless trip to Kauai!
Steven L.
Jan 09, 2025
If you are looking for a well situation condo in the Princeville / Hanalei area, this will work well. It even comes with a rental kitty! The unit is very functional with all needed amenities EXCEPT coffee and spices. I recommend if you are going to cook in, plan to bring your own spices and bagged coffee (not pods). I would say you do NOT need to waste baggage space on beach towels, snorkel gear, body boards, cooler etc. It's all there and ready for you. You will need to make ice via ice tray as needed or run up to the corner store. We would stay here again if our visit was focused on the North side. On this trip, most of our activities were in the South. We should have booked around Poi Pu and saved multiple hours driving and being stuck in traffic that is 5x what it was 10 years ago. The secret of Kauai is out! That is no slight on this property though.
Daniel K.
Dec 27, 2024
It is a lovely home with thoughtful items available to make any stay comfortable and enjoyable. The location is the perfect mix of seclusion and accessibility. We had a great stay.
Charlene W.
Oct 18, 2024
We had a great stay here, the place was very clean, location was great - a quick drive into Hanalei, and the host was so thoughtful of a visitor's needs in the condo. Just enough amenities to be helpful vs overwhelming, and plenty of space to spread out. I did enjoy the community cat, Bonkers, and the place is very peaceful, quiet.
Kathleen B.
Oct 15, 2024
Clean, well equipped condo. We liked the location, and the visitig cat.
Maureen L.
Oct 14, 2024
We had a great stay. The house was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. We were just there to sleep and have breakfast, otherwise were on the go. It was convenient for the Princeville and Hanalei area. The only issue was that the washer was not usable and we weren’t informed until after check in. We had other family staying close by so we were able to do laundry there, The host did offer to make arrangements for laundry if we needed it, but don’t know how that would have worked.
Ingrid N.
Jul 31, 2024
When we first arrived after a treacherous day of travel due to weather, the unit wasn’t ready for us and typically this would have just been a rocky start to our trip but that was not the case. The way that the home owner but most importantly, the cleaning company owner made things right with us made the trip better than we could have ever imagined. He gave us the best tips on where to go, where to eat, etc. He checked in throughout the trip to make sure we were covered. Made sure the home had all the basics needed, towels, beach chairs, coolers even. The home is adorable, it’s about a mile from the cutest beach and less than a mile in the opposite direction to the cutest restaurants and the local foodland. Overall we had an awesome stay & in grateful we had Chris & that we picked this home to stay in.
Chet M.
Jul 31, 2024
Great location on the north side of the island. Home fit our family perfectly. AC worked great and cooled off the rooms quickly. Foodland was close and convenient for food and other needs.
Graham B.
Jul 24, 2024
We truly enjoyed our stay! The location is amazing, the home is well equipped with the basics (kitchen, bathrooms and some beach accessories as a bonus) and it is priced fairly. Highly recommend.
