The rustic charm of the Mermaid house was just right for us.
We had a wonderful stay in Mermsid House. I didn’t want to leave!The house is really lovely. It feels natural. It had all comforts that you need and is 2 minutes by foot from the beach. It is ideal in so many ways. All mod-cons and is a short drive away from Haena State Park (pre-book tickets!!) to the west and the charming town on Hanalei to the east.It is a no-brainer for us to go back. We just need to find a way to get more holiday time!!!
Enjoyed this Historic house in a great location. Beds very comfortable and appreciated the beach chairs to take to the several beautiful close by beaches. Went to Several nice restaurants in Hanelei.
The house was an absolute dream! So comfortable and had all the things we needed. Spacious home and beautiful! We will be back for the next vacation!
A perfect well loved beach house just a 2 minute walk to the beaches. Very comfortable space for the 4 of us. Zero complaints
A great find! A house that defines “Charachter” and a true Hawaiian experience. We found our stay very comfortable and loved being so far North in this jungle oasis.
Having never been to Kauai (or Hawaii at all) we happened upon this hidden gem. Jane, the owner, was lovely to interact with before and after booking. This home is perfect for a family. It is exactly as described. We visited in March and with the easterly winds, AC was unnecessary. We realized after arriving how lucky we were to be so far north. The beaches were virtually empty all times of day. I watched the sunrise on the beach without another soul. Sunset was shared with 7 total people on the whole beach as far as I could see. It's one of the most private-feeling public beaches I've ever been to. The home isn't too far from good coffee shops, shopping and shaved ice in Hanelei if that's your scene. The daybeds in the living room are larger than they appear in the pictures. One bathroom is off of the main living space and the other is a jack-and-jill between one of the king bedrooms and the full size bed. We chose to keep the door locked to the full size bedroom for privacy. The other king size bedroom is very specacious but is open along the ceiling to the main living area, and is therefore slighly less private. You can't beat this for a larger family vacation. We had 3 adults, 1 pre teen and 2 adolescents. Could easy have been 2 couples the kids and would have been very comfortable. Laundry machine was clean, kitchen was spacious and well equipped. We will absolutely stay here again when we return to Kauai. Thank you Jane!
This home is in a beautiful place. It is just steps away from a secluded beach that we mostly had to ourselves. The house is a very authentic beach house with original wood features throughout. Very well done. We will be back.
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.
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.
Lovely house in a nice setting.
We were reluctant to leave.
Would like to come back. Thank you.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
Great stay. We love the area, and this place provides a great opportunity for us to experience haena. We will be back.
Great stay. We love the area, and this place provides a great opportunity for us to experience haena. We will be back.
The beaches in the area are beautiful. We have stayed in Kauai several times in the past. We very much wanted to stay in Hanalei and this property was misrepresented as in Hanalai until we received the final information which in light of driving times, etc., Haena is a ways away.
I understand the enthusiasm in the reviews about the location We very much enjoyed ourselves, but the place is rustic and I think people need to understand that. It’s also in need of a deep cleaning. The sills, the floors, the grout, etc.
We had the opportunity to renew our wedding vows together as couples on the beach next to where we were staying. That was a wonderful blessing, and we so appreciated that.
The beaches in the area are beautiful. We have stayed in Kauai several times in the past. We very much wanted to stay in Hanalei and this property was misrepresented as in Hanalai until we received the final information which in light of driving times, etc., Haena is a ways away.
I understand the enthusiasm in the reviews about the location We very much enjoyed ourselves, but the place is rustic and I think people need to understand that. It’s also in need of a deep cleaning. The sills, the floors, the grout, etc.
We had the opportunity to renew our wedding vows together as couples on the beach next to where we were staying. That was a wonderful blessing, and we so appreciated that.
This is an absolutely magical place in paradise! The house is beautifully furnished, comfortable but not fussy, and very well equipped. The location could not be better ~ a lovely beach is literally across the street down a small path and Tunnels, the best snorkeling beach around, is a short walk. The mountains are spectacular and the beauty is everywhere. Jane was a wonderful hostess. We hope to return to this little piece of heaven.
This is an absolutely magical place in paradise! The house is beautifully furnished, comfortable but not fussy, and very well equipped. The location could not be better ~ a lovely beach is literally across the street down a small path and Tunnels, the best snorkeling beach around, is a short walk. The mountains are spectacular and the beauty is everywhere. Jane was a wonderful hostess. We hope to return to this little piece of heaven.
My sister and I stayed at the Mermaid House for four nights. The home is located in a quiet beach house neighborhood. Neighboring homes are close by, but the vegetation surrounding the house provides ample privacy. We found the home and grounds tidy and clean and supplied with everything you need for cooking and dining at home and going to the beach. You can walk to the beach in about 1-2 minutes! And, Tunnels Beach is just down the road! We are looking forward to staying at Mermaid House again and again.
Everything was just as promised. A wonderful place to stay in a truly delightful setting. Quick walk to a secluded beach, lovely home to relax in afterwards— we were only 2, but plenty of room for more! Kitchen was extremely well stocked and a pleasure to use. Host was very responsive. Looking forward to a return trip!
