PROPERTY OVERVIEW:
House, 2 Bedrooms, 1.25 Baths, (Sleeps 4)
The Nene Nest, Kauai is a classic, sugar plantation- style cottage located on the always sunny West Side of Kauai. Just 152 steps from the ocean, it offers a true Hawaii feel.
Designed with a 'slow' pace in mind, our hope is that you enjoy every part of your stay; sipping coffee on the updated lanai in the mornings with a book in hand, or by relaxing on the beach surrounded by sunshine and ocean breezes on the beautiful garden isle of Kauai.
This charming authentic island cottage was featured in Tiny Homes Magazine and in the 'Love Shacks: Romantic cabin charmers, modern getaways and rustic retreats around the world' coffee table book and we can't wait for you to experience it!
THE SPACE:
Completely restored and remodeled, it features a new fully-equipped kitchen, new bath, two spacious bedrooms, comfortable living room, lanai, bedroom air conditioning and landscaped garden. Its nine and a half foot ceilings, giant airy windows, original crown moldings and wainscoting, original wood floors, and tropical ceiling fans in each room give you the feeling of 'paradise of old.'
THE AREA:
The home is in Kekaha, the sunniest area of Kauai boasting the longest white sand beach in the Hawaiian Islands. This is true Hawaii, away from the tourist-filled beaches and stores, where church services and grocery-store conversations are still heard in the Hawaiian language. Yet great restaurants, grocery, farmers market, shops, art galleries, and great Kauai outdoor activities are minutes away. Kekaha is at the doorway to Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, famous for its hiking opportunities and vistas of the Napoli coastline.
THE PERFECT WEST SIDE LOW-KEY DAY:
Awake for coffee on the garden lanai.
Drive two minutes and take a morning walk on the longest white sand beach on Kauai.
Stop for lunch at the Lodge at Kokee before an invigorating hike in Waimea Canyon.
Wash off your hiking muscles in the outdoor hot shower.
Stroll two doors down to the ocean, cocktail in hand, to watch the island’s best sunset.
Prepare a light supper in the fully-equipped gourmet kitchen.
Then sleep peacefully in your pillow-top king and queen beds.
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THE FINE PRINT:
The Nene Nest is rented under NCU certificate #TVNC-4216 , GE-123-018-2912-01, TA-123-018-2912-01.
On-island contact for emergencies: Gabrielle Silva (808) 635-0739
Keywords: House Cottage Kauai
This transient vacation rental is located in the tsunami evacuation zone. For evacuation procedures, please see the listing photos above. By confirming your reservation, you are agreeing to knowledge of these procedures.
WAITLIST:
Didn't see the availability you were hoping for on our calendar? Add your name to our waitlist and you'll be our first call if we receive a cancellation. www.thenenenestkauai.com/waitlist
Registration Number: GE-123-018-2912-01, 130040830001, TA-123-018-2912-01
Michael R.
Jan 02, 2025
Great location. Had everything we needed for a pre-holiday getaway. Highly recommended.
Ron D.
Dec 27, 2024
Place was great and as advertised. Peaceful and relaxing, great location. Excellent hosts.
Michelle C.
Dec 13, 2024
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.
Keith J.
Dec 04, 2024
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!
Nov 26, 2024
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!
Kathleen W.
Nov 25, 2024
Lovely, happy cottage with everything you could need. Charming!
Mary M.
Oct 31, 2024
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!
Maggie V.
Oct 02, 2024
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.
Oct 01, 2024
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!
Courtney P.
Aug 26, 2024
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.
Serena C.
Aug 02, 2024
What an incredible treasure the Nene Nest is!! I’ll be back every year!
Kendra M.
Jul 31, 2024
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
Amanda S.
Jul 29, 2024
This is a great house and we loved our stay. The beach was beautiful and everything was perfect.
Jenna C.
Jul 20, 2024
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!
Tirzah C.
Jul 18, 2024
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.
