Property Description
TVNCU number # 5150
Wailele Ikena (The Simpson House)... Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii. Hanalei has it all! Breathtaking views of dozens of cascading waterfalls, sheer cliff, ancient volcanic mountains covered with vegetation, and one of the most wonderful protected, uncrowded bay beaches in the world.
Hanalei boasts excellent restaurants, casual shopping, and a menu of activities from kayaking the Hanalei River, nearby snorkeling, hiking, horseback riding, surfing, and much more. World-class golf at Princeville's Makai Course is less than a ten minute drive away. Hanalei is the perfect vacation spot for
families or couples wanting to get away from it all. There are no hotels, no condos, and no traffic lights.
The Simpson House is located just off the beach in Hanalei. It is a Non-Smoking, five bedroom, three bath, well appointed, craftsman-style, family home with waterfall views from all angles. Its spacious master suite includes a soaking tub and Bamboo floors. Two week minimum for Christmas holidays. 10 person max.
Keywords: Family Vacation house with charm and character, Hawaiiana
Registration Number:
TA-065-606-0416-01, GE-065-606-0416-01, 550021140000
User Reviews
Kasey J.
Jul 29, 2025
We are a blended family with four kids between 8 and 12 and just had the best vacation of our lives...a lot of that was due to this specific house, its location and very much because of the property manager and her attentiveness and quick responses.The photos don't do it justice, the house is wonderful, the views from the spacious backyard are mesmerizing, and it is well-appointed with anything and everything you need to enjoy a family vacation. They even had beach chairs, boogie boards, surfboards and cooler bags to pack lunch for the beaches. We had a local private chef to prepare a special birthday dinner one night and even she was impressed!The walk to the beach in less than a block and the same for the walk to "downtown" Hanalei. Views of the mountains and waterfalls form the backyard and deck were our favorite, especially after a long day at the beach or hiking.The house manager, Hilary, responded to every inquiry, typically within minutes. Kudos to the owners for finding Hilary! MahaloIf you want lovely, relaxing, convenient, and beautiful, this is your place.
Jason B.
Jul 08, 2025
This is a wonderful property in Hanalei. Easy walking distance to both the beach, and "town." The private yard area is awesome, and the house is well stocked with towels, beach gear, and all the things you need to cook and socialize - even two different grills!The only downside is that this property is located on the main road. Since the house does not have AC (which I prefer), you need to keep your windows open, and acccordingly, you will have road noise. This really didn't bother us (it's not a freeway), but it might bother others - so be aware.
Loretta R.
Jun 21, 2025
The house was lovely with lots of character. The location enabled us to make a fairly quick walk to the beach and an even quicker walk to town. We enjoyed the covered porch and the big yard. We did struggle a bit with no ac especially in the afternoon, but that’s nobody’s fault-we knew it going in, and it did cool down at night. We had a great stay.
Brandon M.
May 25, 2025
The house was great and the location was incredible. A quick walk to the beach and into town. The house had chairs, an umbrella, and a wagon for easy transport to the beach. The outside shower was very useful to clean up and keep sand out of the house.
Scot J.
Feb 19, 2025
Gorgeous house and property with great location to explore north shore. Very clean and well stocked with lots of room to spread out. The only negative is poor lighting in the dining and living room. Highly recommend and will stay again when we return to Kauai.
Damon R.
Jan 05, 2025
Thank You
K/L B.
Sep 03, 2024
We had a great, very comfortable stay in this beautiful home! So close to the beach, we did the about 5 minute walk to the beach at least once daily. Hanalei town was extremely close as well, groceries, coffee and shave ice from JoJo's were our most frequent walks. The house was very clean and well stocked with everything needed to enjoy our vacation! The yard was so beautiful and full of many different plants & trees. Hilary the house manager was super responsive and super helpful! We'd love to stay there again if we ever get back to Kauai!!!
Matthew P.
Aug 10, 2024
We had three families stay at the house for a week and had a great time. Great location and the house is well appointed. And the property manager and host were both great, answering questions quickly and provided everything that we needed!
Charlie F.
Jul 21, 2024
Can't say enough good things about this rental. Loved the historic feel of the home. Beautiful and spacious grounds perfect for running kiddos. Postcard view from the lanai. Easy walk to town or beach—the best of both worlds. A great home for groups, with three separate spaces (2 sets of two rooms on the main floor and a primary suite on the second floor). Abundant supplies for beach-going, including chairs, boogie boards, surf boards, wagon, even strollers. Nice, well-stocked kitchen. The highway noise didn't bother us, and the home was breezy and cool in the evenings, even without AC. The host was responsive and helpful. We hope to be back!
Kenneth A.
Jul 07, 2024
Awesome house with lots of character. Very comfortable for our family of 5.
Derek W.
Jun 04, 2024
This house was a wonderful place for a family vacation! The location was perfect, and the house layout was just what we needed. The place was well stocked with everything you would need for a Hawaiian vacation!
Sarah K.
May 17, 2024
We came to Hanalei to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. The house was the perfect home base for our group of nine. Proximity to town and the beach made walking almost everywhere we wanted to go easy. The large dining room table made for an ideal family gathering spot each evening for shared meals and card games. The upstairs master suite was a dreamy spot that made my husband feel like a birthday king! The backyard is lush and lovely, with lots of space for the kids to run around and a lovely covered porch to enjoy a drink and relax when the Kauai rain blessed us.
The host was easy to reach via text and extremely helpful and welcoming. Check in and check out were a breeze. We had everything we needed to make our 9 day stay comfortable and relaxing.
Amy L.
May 08, 2024
Loved this home! Great common areas for hanging out together and plenty of space for teens to escape! Road was definitely loud but the beach and town are both close. We read there are over 450,000 roosters on the island so we won’t even complain about them😉. The property manager, Hilary, was very kind, responsive and easy to work with!! I would come back to stay here again!
David B.
Apr 20, 2024
This home was comfortable, well equipped, clean and convenient to activities for our three generation vacation.
Mark J.
Mar 01, 2024
The house is in an excellent location in beautiful Hanalei, and is stunning itself. It was perfect for our large family group of nine people. Super close to the beach and shops. Hilary was a joy to deal with during the booking and check in process, and it was a treat to meet her in person when we checked out. A truly aloha experience.
