2nd time staying here...both times had a great experience. Would definitely stay there again.
Adorable tiny house, well equiped, near the canyon. We loved it!
The NeNe Nest was the most amazing little beach house just tucked back from the shore! It’s gorgeous Hawaiian foliage added to the character of this original plantation cottage and it was well stocked with kitchen and beach items to enhance your stay. Nearby so many good restaurants and activities on the south side of Kauai island, the house was in such a good location! We absolutely loved our stay and would 100% stay here again! Mahalo!
Such a wonderful place! The Nene Nest was absolutely perfect for our family of four. It was private and felt like a home away from home. Excellent accommodations that made our Kauai vacation perfect. This place exceeded our expectations and has such charm. We will definitely be staying again!
The Nene Nest was absolutely perfect! We had most of our meals at the Nest as it was perfect eating on the porch and ending the evening with a card game. We could head to the crowds of Poipu or play in the waves at a quiet beach near by. The canyon was a short drive and a must see! The little store in town has the best poke and everyone was incredibly friendly! We also stayed at a resort on the other side of the island - but preferred the privacy and comfort of this beautiful cottage. We will book again for our next visit! Thank you!!
Great place. Gracious hosts. Quick stroll from the beach. Ideal place to spend time on Kauai. Would love to return.
The owners were extremely available for communication. They adapted to our needs very easily and actually retrieved the last item and mailed it back to me. The house was amazing and we loved every minute of our stay.
This home was exactly what we were looking for! Cute, clean, private, close to an awesome beach, great hosts, all the amenities we could need! There were a/c units for my daughter who enjoys to cool off, but individual units in the rooms so I could embrace and enjoy the fresh natural air!they had books, beach equipment, a Ukelele, and lesson book, and an outdoor shower for after the beach! The hosts were prompt in responding and very helpful! It is rare that I enjoy staying places longer than a few days but I could have stayed another week as it was so great!
Our family really enjoyed staying at the Nene Nest! It was extremely comfortable and charming. Our 10 year old son loved searching for lizards and toads in the yard. Listening to the ocean and birds made the experience feel magical and peaceful. We especially appreciated all the beach supplies provided and it made our beach days super easy. The communication with Melissa was fantastic! We had a small issue with an AC unit and it was resolved immediately! Don’t hesitate to book this property- do it now, you won’t regret it!
Very charming place to stay!
This was our second stay at the Nene Nest. We love everything about this house both inside and out! The inside is very clean, well stocked and comfortable. The yard is very private and quiet…love the outdoor shower and it is just a short walk to get to the beach for sunsets. What a way to end each day! Melissa gets an A for communication and we are very thankful that she and Kyle love sharing their beautiful home and town with us! Most definitely 5 stars!
Perfect for us. We loved this little place and it started to feel like home in the short period we stayed. Easy walk to the ocean and just up the road from our favorite beach. Would go back in a heartbeat.
We can really recommend the Nene Nest. We felt so comfortable that the only negative thing we can report is that we only booked 10 days (our mistake ;-)).The Nene Nest is exactly like in the pictures, but more beautiful. Melissa and Kyle have a great knack for decorating. The furniture is, unlike so often in other vacation rentals, high quality and carefully selected. The beds are fantastic. There are plenty of wardrobes and chests of drawers. The kitchen is large and very well equipped. The cottage is in a quiet area. Yes, the ubiquitous chickens start their “chatter” really early, to be honest we didn't hear it from the third night onwards.Thank you Melissa for letting us call the Nene Nest our home! Whenever we go back to Kauai, the Nene Nest is our first choice.
We (3 adults) had a fantastic stay in Kekaha! The home was perfect for our needs and very well-stocked. A 2-minute walk to the beach and a 5-minute drive to shops, restaurants, and stores in Waimea. The neighborhood is quiet (except for the roosters!) and the home is very private. The owners were very responsive (ahem, sponge delivery :-) and friendly. Check in/out was a breeze. We would definitely rent the Nene Nest again and I highly recommend you do as well.
We enjoyed this cute cottage. There were many small touches that we appreciated. We enjoyed the large spacious bedrooms with wonderful cross ventilation. The kitchen was adequate. We would have liked serving bowls and utensils. The proximity to the beach was great and we enjoyed the black sand. Wonderful sunsets. The proximity to our catamaran tour and Waimea Canyon was perfect. There is a lack of grocery stores and restaurants in Kekaha that we enjoyed on the north side of the island.
Great location. Had everything we needed for a pre-holiday getaway. Highly recommended.
Place was great and as advertised. Peaceful and relaxing, great location. Excellent hosts.
Everything was as described. It was a sweet little cottage hidden away from the street. It was well maintained and had everything we needed. Beach towels, beach chairs and boogie boards were a welcome addition. We would return.PS. Poke from the local Mini Mart (0.6 mile walk) lacked ambiance, but was delicious and fresh.
A beautiful and cozy home, nestled into what felt like a landscaped courtyard. This was a perfect location for us, since our main activity was repeatedly heading to Waimea Canyon to hike the extensive trails. Would certainly stay again!
We loved our time at the NeNe nest! Such a beautiful property a block from the beach. Everything was perfect and we loved the location close to the route to Waimea Canyon and picking up our boat trip to NaPali in Eelele.
We would 1000% do it again. Thank you!
Lovely, happy cottage with everything you could need. Charming!
Wonderful place to get away from it all. Close to great hikes on Kokee and Waimea. Beach is a few minutes from house. You can’t swim because of rocky bottom but it is a wonderful spot to sit in a chair to take it all in and have a drink while watching the sun go down.
Comfortable beds and private yard. Roosters let you know vocally that they are in the area and visit with the hens periodically but it doesn't take long to get used to them - it is part of what makes the place what it is. At night you can hear the ocean waves and in the morning and throughout the day there are beautiful birds flying in and out of the yard. The geckos are around and fun to watch! Great place to relax and be out of the crowds. Highly recommend!
We loved staying at Nene Nest and really enjoyed the West side of Kauai. It is close to a lot of hiking in the Waimea Canyon and to a wonderful scuba diving operation Explore Kauai. The neighborhood was quiet and not touristy at all. Nene Nest was extremely clean and very comfortable.
We could not be more grateful for our stay at the Nene nest! My husband and I both agreed it was the best accommodation we have ever stayed at. The location, character of the house, communication with the host, and all of the well-thought out amenities were incredible. We are already looking forward to our next stay. Thank you so much Melissa and Kyle!
This is now our second time staying at the Nene nest and it was perfect. We were able to have the comforts of home while on a week long vacation. We love staying at the nene nest and its proximity to the true Aloha spirt.
What an incredible treasure the Nene Nest is!! I’ll be back every year!
The Nene Nest was perfect for our 30th anniversary. It truly is a home away from home and had everything we needed for a week’s stay. We would not change a thing. If you’re looking for a quiet, “locals only” vibe, this is the place for you. We will be back! Mahalo nui loa, Melissa & Kyle
This is a great house and we loved our stay. The beach was beautiful and everything was perfect.
I can’t say enough good things about the Nene Nest!
The property is adorable, well-maintained and full of thoughtfully designed touches; as is the surrounding private yard with beautiful flowers, banana trees and soft grass.
The house had spacious rooms, comfortable beds, a well-equipped kitchen, beach supplies and toys for our kids!
Melissa was a friendly and responsive host and you can tell she takes pride in sharing this special place with her guests- Thank you, Melissa!
Kauai was a perfect vacation spot for our family with two small children, and it was a real treat to get to come back from our daily adventures to a private, comfortable bungalow that felt like home. We can’t wait to go back!
Close to the beach, beautiful sunsets, and nice quiet cozy place with everything we needed for our family. Owner Melissa made sure we were okay when there was a large fire about 5 miles from us.
