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A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden dining table, and chairs. There are multiple windows offering a view of the ocean. - The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA! (Princeville)
A coastal residential area with houses, a clear view of the ocean, and a well-maintained garden. - The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA! (Princeville)
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a brown sofa with a cushion that says "Life is at ease with an ocean breeze," and a framed dolphin logo on the window. - The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA! (Princeville)
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a glass coffee table, and a colorful armchair. The room has large windows offering a view of the ocean and palm trees. - The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA! (Princeville)
A modern kitchen with a large window, stainless steel appliances, and a kettle on the stove. - The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA! (Princeville)
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a garden and laundry facilities at The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA!. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA!


  • E Komo Mai (Welcome)!

    Looking for a home away from home for your family and friends to gather under one roof and make memories that will last a lifetime? Look no further than The Dolphin Hale, Kauai.

    For your enjoyment, this tri-level bluff home possesses wonderful ocean views and an Open Floor Plan with an ocean-inspired color palette. The Dolphin Hale features 5 actual bedrooms (with closets, dressers, and legal egress), 4.5 updated baths, two living spaces, a dining area with table for 10 (padded chairs), LARGE Chef's Kitchen, newer outdoor spa and 4-burner outdoor gas grill. Among the creature comforts, The Dolphin Hale touts A/C in the greater living area, Smart Flat Screen TVs, USB ports, and Comfort Height toilets.* Moreover, The Dolphin Hale sleeps up to 10 in real beds--no futons or sofa-sleepers here! The heart of this home is the spacious Chef's Kitchen (Viking Double-Oven and Viking 6-Burner Gas Stove-top) and Island (seats 6) serving as a great place for casual breakfasts or Happy Hour!

    Located in the master-planned community of Princeville, guests of The Dolphin Hale also will appreciate its proximity to the Princeville shopping center, golf courses and 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay--all within walking distance of the house. In addition, there is a jungle path to the private Kaweonui Beach aka Sealodge Beach that can be hiked in about 10-minutes, but it is not maintained and caution is advised when wet. Further, the world famous Hanalei Beach Park is just minutes away by car and is well worth a visit. Upon returning to The Dolphin Hale after your day trip to any one of the numerous island attractions, relax in the NEW 7-person spa off the lower lanai, or have drinks and barbecue on the upper lanai--both overlooking the ocean. The sound of the surf breaking below also can be heard from the guest rooms, so open the windows and enjoy the cool Trade Winds as well as the amenities of The Dolphin Hale on your next visit to the North Shore of Kauai.

    In short, The Dolphin Hale is full of aloha--providing the spaces and amenities that make leaving hard to do. If you will be connecting with family/friends who reside on island or are lodging at other VR/Resort Accommodations during your dates of stay at The Dolphin Hale, please disclose at the time of booking. Also, toddlers and babies are counted in the number for your party.

    Please be advised that The Dolphin Hale sits between two homes occupied by full-time residents. As a good neighbor policy, bachelor or bachelorette parties, weddings, tea ceremonies, receptions or other such events are prohibited. Note: This property utilizes Minut--a noise level monitoring system to help you avoid visits from the Princeville Patrol. Blink security cameras also are in use on the exterior of the home.

    - Mahalo, Tammy Russell-Rice, Owner

    NOTE: Please be mindful of the 4PM Check-In and 10AM Check-Out when making plans. Both practices are needed to ensure our Professional Housekeeping staff has the time required to clean and otherwise make The Dolphin Hale presentable and safe for all. Further, you won't find any funky shower curtains in this house. Again, in order for ALL of this to transpire, housekeeping must be able to start at 10AM. So, please do not oversleep.

    * We strive to ensure that The Dolphin Hale functions as it should upon your arrival. We, however, cannot guarantee that the A/C, spa, televisions, appliances, outdoor grill, high speed internet, window shades, etc. will not malfunction or break down or even be available during your stay. Therefore, no refunds or adjustments will be made for any mechanical, structural or operational failure regardless of the cause.

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About the area

Located in Princeville, this holiday home is next to a golf course and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Princeville Botanical Gardens and Kauai Mini Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking. Visit our Princeville travel guide
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Princeville, HI

What's nearby

  • A golf course with a clear sky, green grass, and trees.
    Princeville Makai Golf Club
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A building with a green roof and a rainbow in the sky.
    Princeville Center
    5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a rocky outcrop in the distance.
    Hideaways Beach
    7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • A waterfall cascading over rocks in a lush, green forest.
    Princeville Botanical Gardens
    11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Sealodge Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hanalei Poke
    11 min drive
  • Wishing Well Shave Ice
    9 min drive
  • Wishing Well Coffee & Tea
    9 min drive
  • Tahiti Nui
    9 min drive
  • Kalypso Island Bar & Grill
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA! located?

This family-friendly Princeville holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Sealodge Beach and Princeville Makai Golf Club. Hideaways Beach and Princeville Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe North Shore Ocean View home full of ALOHA! Reviews

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Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from the house is breathtaking; the house is stunning, especially the kitchen; and the availability of an island hostess was a blessing. We are a very diverse group ranging from 4 to 80 years old; but we all agreed the Dolphin Hale is near heaven on earth
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Wonderful property at a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic stay at the Dolphin Hale. So many things to complement the team on. House was clean, as advertised and tons of very helpful amenities like beach/snorkel gear, kitchen utensils, coookies on arrival, well stocked pantry. The views are amazing! Saw lots of whales and many bird species. We had 11 in our party including 2 toddlers under 4 and it slept us all very well with plenty of room. The hosts were fantastic and gave replies to questions very quickly and happily. Overall a fantastic stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is absolutely lovely. Our host was very responsive and there were more amenities than I expected, including an air fryer and a blender. The beach is a 10 minute drive away but the views from the deck more than make up for the lack of beach access. And if you have to work on vacation, the master bedroom has a desk with the most stunning view. The home is in a quiet and beautiful Princeville neighborhood with a grocery store just minutes away to stock up on food and drinks. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house

Wonderful house for our family vacation. Very spacious and great view of the ocean.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation Home

Location was great with beautiful ocean views. Home was perfect for our family of 10 and enjoyed meals and hanging out in the kitchen and dining room. Check-in and check-out was simple and communication with property manager was excellent. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Had a great time with a few adventures
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beyond expectations

Beautiful house in a spectacular location!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location

Beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kauai Family vacation at Dolphin Hale

The home was lovely and accommodated the 8 of us. Beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vrbo ever!!

We love everything about the vrbo. Kitchen , view, beds, safety, parking, location. Definitely would stay sgain
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dolphin Hale

Very Nice Ocean view property in a Excellent neighbourhood we gad a wonderful family vacation Thank you for hosting us The property is excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and great location.

The house worked well for our family of 9- ranging from tween to older adults. The kitchen was beautiful and fun for us to cook and share meals together.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kauai’s beauty

This house is beautiful and has wonderful views! It is in a perfect location for exploring the beauty that Kauai offers! Beach access has changed from listing and is farther away from the house!Our host was wonderful and very responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time

Awesome home with many amenities. My family loved the view from the patio. We plan to come back to Princeville in the near future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful North Shore House

House was well appointed and laid out for a family vacation with 8 adults. Gorgeous views of the ocean and sunrise/sunsets. Love the north shore location but easy to get to other side of island as well. Second time to Kauai but won’t be the last! Mahalo Dolphin Hale!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

This home was absolutely amazing, and the view beeathtaking! We were a family with 8 adults and 5 children aged 1-4. The living area and kitchen offered plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything necessaryfor meal prep, anto sit meals were all ableg
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved the Dolphin Hale!

We can't think of enough great things to say about the Dolphin Hale. The house is gorgeous and well-maintained, and the view is incredible. Check-in and check-out were easy, and communication was seamless. We would love to bring our family back here for future vacations. Thank you for a wonderful trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Celebration

Thank you for opening your beautiful home! The view and accommodations were amazing and the welcome gift was a nice touch and much appreciated. The house was well-stocked and organized and had everything we needed with instructions and labels for just about everything. Our family birthday and retirement celebrations were made even more special by our stay in this lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Dolphin Hale. A great location with beautiful ocean views from the back deck. Really convenient to all activities on the North Shore of Kauai. The gourmet kitchen was very well appointed and equipped and we cooked and enjoyed some fabulous meals. Having a high-chair available was very handy for our young ones. There was some great beach gear (chairs and umbrellas) that we utilized almost every day. The house did get a little on the warm side during the day with just one A/C unit in the main room, but it would eventually cool down in the late afternoon with the windows open and a nice breeze coming in. We highly recommend this house and look forward to coming back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dolphin Hale House: A wonderful Addition to Paradise

The Dolphin Hale House set the perfect stage for our stay in Beautiful Kauai We not only enjoyed your comfortable and lovely accommodations but were impressed by your well appointed kitchen as well as the well thought out comforts in the entire house . We couldn't have desired more!! Many Thanks from us all. Would definitely like to stay at The Dolphin Hale in the future!!! Gabrielle
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place, wonderful neighborhood

My family fell in love with both the home and the location as soon as we arrived. It has big, open, accommodating spaces for large family gatherings, a great kitchen layout for large group cooking experiences, quiet tucked in patios for a little solitude. The bedrooms are nicely appointed and arranged for a variety of guests. The home is clean and well taken care of. We all had a wonderful reunion experience that will be remembered and appreciated by us all. Mahalo
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fabulous fun

the home and view were beautiful. centrally located and close to grocery store, which was a plus for last minute items. after active days filled with hiking, golfing, foiling, snorkeling, etc., the hot tub was an added bonus for tired muscles. kitchen : eating areas were roomy for nine adults sharing cooking duties. home layout also allowed for quiet:me time for individuals as well. we couldn’t have asked for a better home our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unbelievable!

This was an unbelievable vacation! We have been to Hawaii four different times, and this was by far our favorite house to stay in! The house was even better than the pictures you see in the listing. It was very clean, well stocked, easy, check-in process,and the property manager was very attentive. The house itself was amazing! Awesome views, awesome kitchen, awesome hot tub overlooking the ocean. We even saw whales from the deck! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding North Shore Property

We had a wonderful stay at Dolphin Hale with our family. The property (and process) fully met all of our high expectations. Amazing kitchen and view from the living area. Very walkable neighborhood with albatross nests at nearby properties.It is a slit level home that requires a lot of steps which wasn’t a problem for us. Upstairs living area and entry bedroom are AC’d. All other bedrooms downstairs (no AC) which cooled down nicely each evening.Would highly recommend this home for anyone looking for a large property in the Princeville neighborhood. FYI - We walked 20 min to catch the shuttle bus at the Makai golf course which took us to the Nāpali Coast hike.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025