Sandcastles awaits with its spacious lanai, well-equipped kitchen, and beautifully landscaped yard. Enjoy a BBQ on the downstairs lanai area or stroll along Aliomanu Beach on Kauai's East Shore.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
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About this property
Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard
Sandcastles TVNCU#1305
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This majestic home, Sandcastles, has vaulted ceilings and large sliding glass doors that open to a spacious lanai. The well-equipped kitchen is stocked with all the cooking utensils you may need to prepare a Hawaiian meal. A BBQ grill, downstairs lanai area, and gated beach gear await you at Sandcastles. A spacious living room has a large TV, free WiFi, and a stereo system. The extra-large, beautifully landscaped yard makes for a great place to sprawl out or take strolls. Aliomanu Beach is conveniently located on the East Shore of Kauai in Anahola.
THINGS TO KNOW No events allowed. Any event or party exceeding the max guest count is subject to a $5000 fine. This vacation home is located in the tsunami evacuation zone. This rental is managed by Vacasa Vacation Rentals of Hawaii, LLC. TAT TA-078-506-5984-01 GET GE-078-506-5984-01
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Anahola, this holiday home is on the beach. Holoholoku Heiau and Poli'ahu Heiau reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens and Smith's Tropical Paradise. Travelling with kids? Consider Lydgate Beach and Kauai Mini Golf. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby. Visit our Anahola travel guide
Is Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard located?
Nestled on the beach, this Anahola holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Aliomanu Bay and Aliomanu Beach South. Anahola Beach Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.
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Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We had a great time. The house worked great for our group and the location was amazing especially being able to walk right out on to the beach. The communication was top notch and any questions we had were answered right away. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you
Heather F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ashley M.
22 May 2024
Sunrises!
If you are looking for the most beautiful sunrises this is the house for you. There was more then enough room to accommodate our family and loved the privacy the house gave.
We’ve stayed here twice already. It’s an unbeatable location with beach access on a pristine quiet beach. It’s next to a river full of palm trees with a jungle look. The property is huge with a large private lawn/garden. The only ding on this listing is that it’s an outdated beach bungalow. It’s overpriced for the accommodations but we still go back because the location is amazing.
Diego R.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Tom M.
4 Sept 2024
Summer Family Reunion
The house and location were everything we were hoping for. But some key information regarding the road to the property was not disclosed by Vacasa at the time of booking which unfortunately had an adverse effect on overall quality of our trip.
The house was so beautiful and full of love. We found a lot of cute dinner decor in the pantry to make our family meals feel a little more special. The lawn was perfect for cartwheels under the sprinklers. And the beach acess was easy and acessable. Thank you for sharing this wonderful space.
Marissa D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Tim T.
14 Feb 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Wonderful Disappointment
This property is in an unbelievably awesome Location. It is unfortunate because the house when it was built was a beautiful house. I would guess early 80's. Now 40 some years later I would say other than an appliance or two nothing else has ever been done to upgrade or update the house. I could go into detail but I don't think that would be helpful. I will put it this way I am a builder in a very affluent resort community, I also property manage quite a few multi million dollar properties. I would not recommend this property at all I rate it as a zero no stars. I had to put one Star for this to post.
Amazing property. Fully equipped kitchen. Couple of outlets in bathrooms could use new GFI and 1 ceiling fan don’t operate in a bedroom but that’s all. Great property next time planning on staying here again
We loved our stay at Sandcastles! It is such a beautiful property we wanted to stay another week! The views are amazing, only a few steps and you are on the beach. The location can not be beat. Very private and minutes from Kapa'a town. It is also close to our favorite beach, Anini. Our only suggestion would be some privacy shades in the bathrooms. Still gets a 10 out of 10 from our group!
A wonderful in statestaycation with friends. This house is architecturally wonderful and as a group, we fully understand the difficulties in maintaining a property right on the ocean. The home was exceptionally clean, the location, amazing, the staff, we encountered warm and welcoming, comfortable beds and linens.We had everything we needed for a lovely stay. Opening the sliders to the ocean breezes all day and night was a real treat. That being said, guests need to be aware of what salt does to metal. All sliding doors were equipped with sturdy dowels so the Home could be secured when we were not there. As some may have noted the locks do not all work, but that is simply due to the salt environment. It was a joy spending Thanksgiving week at this home.
Luann C.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Thomas K.
27 July 2025
Needs some TLC from Owner
great space - fantastic yard and beach - great kitchen and cooking utensils
We got up each morning around 5:30 and sat on the deck, facing the ocean and tree view, feeling the gentle breeze and comfortable temperature. We watched Venus rise, following by the clouds turning pink and the sun rising. Just beautiful and calming.We had seen the very negative reviews this year and contacted the management company to see what they had done about it. They responded quickly, detailing all the deferred maintenance that had been done, so we kept our reservation. And, once we arrived, we were glad we had.The inside of the home is very spacious, clean, well lit and well ventilated. The three bedrooms and baths were also spacious and well kept. The property is very private and there was virtually no noise coming from outside, except waves and an occasional chicken.Our only difficulty was that some of the sliding doors and screens were very hard or impossible to open. The hot tub came without instructions, but we were able to get help from the management company—being told that the off/on switches didn’t work, but that we should just push the “clean” button to make the jets work. Problem solved. From the photos, we had assumed we could swim in the bay right next to the property, but it appeared that there was an undertow and we found a very safe beach in town.Overall, it is a wonderful and very comfortable retreat and a great place to enjoy Kauai.
Janet L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David S.
3 Mar 2015
Awesome
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It is a very nice property. Private and quiet. I would stay there again for sure.
We were looking for a place that would accommodate 6 adults and a toddler. This house hit it right on. Loved the location, private beach and how quit it was! Lots of room and space to roam. Don’t worry about snorkel gear they have it along with coolers and a few beach chairs. Great time!
frank n.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Corey P.
4 Dec 2017
We Go Beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Brah, this house da Kine. Best place to take your Wahine and get away from the mainland.
Corey P.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Philip M.
16 Mar 2016
Moser,Haflich ,Studer
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful place to stay very spacious our three couples have so much room everything was very good condition very clean no complaints what so every thank you for everything.
The spaciousness of the home was welcoming from the entry and they had Hawaiian music playing and a lovely gift assortment for us with a welcome note that made us all feel special.
The walk to the beach is only steps away and between that and the beautifully landscaped yard, I could have stayed there all day.
Plenty of kitchen supplies and space for our families needs. We already want to come back to enjoy this home and location more!
DO NOT STAY HERE. AWEFUL. RUST EVERYWHERE,ROACHES, DIRTY, EVERYTHING IS FALLING APART. DOORS DONT WORK SCREENS FLY OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT-OVEN DOES NOT WORK, FRIDGE LEAKING WATER-VERY NEGLECTED PROPERTY. PROPERTY MANAGER NON RESPONSIVE-FELT UNSAFE IN THIS HOUSE AS NON OF THE DOORS TO OUTSIDE LOCK OR CLOSE ALL THE WAY. BUGS KEEP COMING IN-MOSQUITOS AS WELL. NO AIR CONDITIONING- NO SCREENS AND NO WORKING DOORS. BASICALLY A SAUNA. AWEFUL, RUINED OUR ENTIRE STAY. EXPOSED ELECTRICAL EVERYWHERE- NOT TO CODE. I DONT KNOW HOW THEY GET AWAY WITH RENTING THIS UNIT. NOT HABITABLE