The Lani Oli Hale is a magical jungle retreat cottage. Built up high on a hill that overlooks the mountains and jungles of Wainiha Valley it offers visitors a rare glimpse into the world of yesteryear Hawaii. The space The Lani Oli Hale is built up on a hillside. It is built on pillars over a large outdoor lanai area. It has surround windows with screens and louvers that can be opened to allow optimum airflow from the trade winds.The windows look out over the mountain, valley and jungles. On the lower level of the home.. built onto the back there is an ohana unit. It functions privately and separately from the Lani Ol with its own entrance, living areas, lanai , outdoor shower etc.. The owner (or onsite caretaker if owner is away) lives in this separate Ohana cottage and is available to assist with home and island activity questions or planning. There is onsite laundry services. The owner or caretaker does the laundry for you Guest access You will be renting the of the Lani Oli Hale The sign above the door says Red Ginger which is its English name from days gone by. . It is about 1500 sq feet of space and has two bedrooms, a living room, a full kitchen, an enclosed lanai inside and an outdoor lanai outside.., a full bathroom inside and an outdoor shower.
From the moment we drove up the hill the place was like a fairy tale. The house was tucked away from everything and all you could see were plants and all you could hear was the river and nature. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a nice secluded spot.
What a beautiful place to stay on the garden island. We loved the views and felt very secluded while close enough to town for dinner.
Can't wait to go back
Dawn was an incredibly gracious host. Can't say enough about her warmth and kindness during, and after our stay! She has everything you need for going to the beach (chairs, coolers, umbrella, etc). The property is beautiful, a winding grassy path up the hill and (the most spectacular) views everywhere. Beds were very comfortable, all the linens and extras you'd need. Depending on the season, it can be hot during the day, but the evenings cool off nicely. The location was great for us, hiking Kalalau trail and visiting Tunnels and other beaches nearby. Wainiha Country Market right down the road and is a cute spot for a snack or shave ice -- but good to grab your groceries in Princeville or Lihu'e before coming. Thank you Dawn for a magical stay!
Beautiful location in the Hawaiian jungle. The only noises at night are the wildlife and the water, making it a soothing and restful experience. The kitchen is spacious and easy to cook in. It is worth noting that there is no climate control -- which was unneeded on our visit as the river valley keeps things cool and temperate.We booked last minute as part of our Kaua'i exploration and found it to be a true oasis from the usual resorts and hotels available. A short 10 minutes to the Waipo shuttle stop for HÄÊ»ena park, if you are unable to score one of the extremely limited parking passes. Dawn was a lovely host and very communicative about the small quirks of the property and very knowledgeable about the area.would love to stay again!
Such a wonderful house and spot. The house is elegantly furnished and had everything we needed, and the groundskeeper does a phenomenal job of maintaining the surrounding gardens. Very quiet location, but easy drive into Hanalei. Woke up to songbirds every morning. Dawn was great with checking in to make sure we had everything we needed and with providing recommendations for the area. Truly everything we'd hoped for.