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On Kauai's lush North Shore, Makana Akua is a tropical rainforest retreat with over 1,000 square feet of decks overlooking Tunnels Beach and Tunnels Reef. This beachfront home features two master suites with private granite bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with Halogen Flat Top Range on a granite island, and authentic Chinese antiques throughout.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Luxury Beachfront Home in Haena

  • Makana Akua is approximately 1,700 square feet with over 1,000 square feet of decks. Beachfront near Tunnels Beach and Tunnels Reef in Haena, it is truly a tropical rainforest. This home offers two master suites with private granite bathrooms, king beds, and individual air conditioning units. The fully equipped kitchen offers a Halogen Flat Top Range mounted on a granite island. The Kenmore Refrigerator has a water and ice dispenser.

    Throughout the house you will find Authentic Chinese antiques including marriage cabinets, altar coffer, sideboard, and oriental rugs. The floors throughout Makana Akua are Brazilian Cherry Hardwood. Beachfront and beautiful, Makana Akua is the perfect beachfront home for two couples or a small family.

    ***DISCLOSURE 2/26/26: Please note the home is listed for sale, and tenants may be required to accommodate showings with 48 hours notice.

    Hawaii Life Rentals is a locally owned, licensed real estate company with rentals on Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii. We offer on-island personal assistance and Concierge services.

    Rates do not include taxes, cleaning and applicable fees.

    **THIS HOME IS LOCATED IN A TSUNAMI EVACUATION ZONE**
    Tax ID: GE-137-915-8016-01
    TA-137-915-8016-01
    TMK
    TVNCU#1160

    VRBO/Hawaii Life bookings: Guests must sign a rental contract within 48 hours of booking to confirm the reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number GE-137-915-8016-01, TA-137-915-8016-01, 580090580000

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Beachfront Home in Haena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Beachfront Home in Haena?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Beachfront Home in Haena?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Beachfront Home in Haena?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Beachfront Home in Haena located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hanalei holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kepuhi Point Beach and Makua Beach. Wainiha Beach Park and Haena Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home and Views!

Amazing property. Clean, comfortable and amazing views. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjali P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Your own tropical paradise

This house has it all. Location on one of the best strips of beach and reef around, great layout, all the amenities, and great communication from the property managers. We will be back for a third time soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Views

Beautiful updated peaceful property with spectacular views. We could hear the ocean waves and feel the breeze with the large sliding glass doors open to the large lanai. The lanai is partially covered so we could even have our morning coffee outside when it was raining. Close to all the North shore beaches including tunnels beach which we saw turtles in the surf everyday on our walks. The home has modern appliances, kitchen and bathrooms and comfortable beds. ,
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hui Hou!

As every other review states, this house is amazing. Most things don't live up to the hype, but this house does. Here are some items that would have helped us with our trip. The house had beach supplies: really nice chairs, towels, a cooler, and an umbrella. The showers were stocked with body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. If you stop at the store before you drive in, don't get coffee filters. The last few families must have done the same thing we did, so there was an abundance. The kitchen also had basic spices and olive oil. I'm not sure how long they will last, but a trip to Hanalei, where the market is located, was part of our daily routine. The two master suites with king beds were a nice feature for two couples traveling together. One has an ocean view, and the other is quieter and has less light. The non-ocean view room has a nicer shower. Finally, the Sonos sound system throughout the home was a nice touch. It was nice to hear some island music during our stay. The property also has Apple TVs in each room, but we did not need them. Mahalo for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Edith R.

Beautiful Location - Great Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house has a perfect beachfront access and beautiful views from the front yard and Lanai. Beds are comfy on the Medium Firm side. A/C in both rooms makes it very comfy. There was a lot of spices and oils in the cabinet, check before you shop. Great Check in/Out process and responsive managers! Mahalo!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect beach/ocean location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice airy house in perfect location. Lots of good things. Kettle,toaster,Airfryer,oven,cooktop,gas BBQ grill. Main bedroom is lovely. Second bedroom is a big disappointment. We were 2. But if there had been another couple there would be a short straw. Gloomy and Smells musty and is uninviting due to washer being in there. No teaspoons and only 2 decent wine glasses. Also dishwasher out of use.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

Dream Vacation

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: This is a beautiful home in the pacific beachfront. The home was pristine and well cared for. We spent many hours on the lanai enjoying cool breezes and enjoying the beautiful view. The house is about 20 minutes from the nearest town and tucked away from the main road. It is very easy easy to get to and from shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Beautiful home and location

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: The location and atmosphere was surreal, absolutely beautiful. It felt like a remote oasis with a private beach but only 15 minutes from town. For us it was the perfect location. House was well maintained, and well stocked, we even cooked thanksgiving dinner no problem! Our favorite was having coffee and cocktails on the gorgeous deck.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

It’s a great house , clean, beautiful and worth coming back to.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas and Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful oceanfront

We had a wonderful time at this oceanfront paradise on the quiet north side. Would love to come back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haena Beach

The property was everything it was advertised to be and the property manager was very responsive to all of our needs.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil Paradise

My husband and I and our two kiddos, 8 & 10, loved our stay here! Short walk from Tunnels beach with amazing snorkeling. Be sure to check out Opakapaka restaurant for Greta fish tacos, also a short walk or drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

North Shore Kauai

Excellent location if looking for solitude. Hiking, beach going and small town of Hanalei a 10 minute drive. Two nice master bedrooms and a beautiful functional covered deck on the ocean.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjali P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we could have asked for!!

Phenomenal rental! From the layout of the home, to the relaxing and gorgeous views from the lanai, proximity to the beach, to comfort of the beds...this was an absolutely perfect home for our stay in Kauai. Thank you for having us! We hope to come back again next year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and Picturesque

Wonderful.One disappointing aspect was the lack of paper towels, napkins and a simple sponge or brush to clean plates or pans. These basics are provided in every property we have stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, great location!

Located on the beach just south of Tunnels, beautiful view and very nice house. Perfect for a small family, has two rooms with separate bathrooms, nice living area and well appointed kitchen. Air conditioning works very well in the rooms, perfect for sleeping. BBQ could use a good cleaning but is functional. View is beautiful and deck off the living area is very nice. Overall a beautiful location, very nice house. We really enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed much longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Edith R.

Cant beat this view and location.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved staying at this spot, we always stay in Haena and this has been one of my top houses. The view is spectacular, we were so close to tunnels we could walk over if there wasn't any parking. Clean house and responsive crew.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superior Experience!

Our family had the vacation of a lifetime at Makana Akua. The home has all the comforts of home with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean from almost every room in the house. While the beach is a little steep at this location, it was well protected from the high winds felt just 200 yards in either direction. The reef directly behind the house was filled with tropical fish and we spent hours snorkeling. This was the perfect home base for our Kalalau Trail and Queen’s Bath hikes, as well as trips to Hanalei. Our only complaint was that we didn’t book a longer trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Beautiful, private home on the north shore of Kauai

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: Absolutely lovely, spacious, private property on the north shore of Kauai! Our family of four loved our stay. If we ever decide to build a beach home, this is the home we would build. The space is great. Tons of natural light. Direct access to a quiet beach. Close to the Nepali range and a. short drive from the cute town of Hanalei Bay. Can't imagine a better place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Wonderfulness

Everything was perfect! The home was very clean. The linens were very very nice quality! The beds were very comfortable. The AC in the bedrooms was Huge! Most wonderful - the lenai. The covered table area made it perfect 100% of the time. The Sonos sound system and smart TVs are great!!! We could take the small path to the beach anytime and enjoy essentially our own private beach and snorkeling area. Sheer wonderfulness. Quiet, clean and completely relaxing. We will be back!!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The View!!

We loved staying on the North Shore! Tunnels Beach is our absolute favorite place on earth! This home has an unbelievable view. We enjoyed breakfast on the lanai each morning overlooking paradise! I do think some things in the home could use a little refresh, ie. the master shower and kitchen cabinets, but that didn’t change what a wonderful stay we had. The oven wasn’t working either, but I was able to work around that with the stove and toaster available. Overall, I still give this home 5 stars because of the view, the location, the lanai, and layout of the home. The host was very responsive as well! Would love to stay again next time we visit the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing relaxing home

My wife and I stayed here for a week and absolutely loved the home and the location. The home has direct access to a beautiful sand beach. It’s about a half mile walk either on the beach or the road to tunnels for snorkeling. We visited in the middle of May, and the beach directly behind the house would not be a good swimming beach for children. It might be calmer in the summer but tunnels and Anini beach are better choices for kids. ( Anini beach has better parking than tunnels). Justin the manager was great with dealing with any issues we had. Overall the home and the general area is a great place to just relax and get away from the traffic and busyness of other parts of the island. It is about an hour drive to Lihue so you’ll need to plan any island activities accordingly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jami V.

Magical View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was in a great location, very close to nice beaches. Home is well laid out and plenty of space for our family of four. The oven was not working and the property management brought over a air fryer/toaster oven that worked in it's place. Kitchen cabinets could use some TLC but other than those things it was as advertised and a great home. On the right side of the home it is on a path to the beach that sees alot of foot traffic so be advised if you were looking for privacy. There are nice restaurants a few miles away and a fish market if you want to cook. Just a great relaxing stay! Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William Q.

Yes!

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: Makana Akua is a quiet, well maintained, comfortable home on the beach within walking distance of Tunnels. The house is exactly as it is represented in the photos. We loved the neighborhood and the overall location. Hawaii Life provided good service, and communication with our island host, Justin was great. We'll be back for longer next time. It would have been nice to have had portable loungers to set up on the lawn in that gorgeous, shady backyard. Thank you!