PROPERTY OVERVIEW:
House, 2 Bedrooms, 1.25 Baths, (Sleeps 4)
The Nene Nest, Kauai is a classic, sugar plantation- style cottage located on the always sunny West Side of Kauai. Just 152 steps from the ocean, it offers a true Hawaii feel.
Designed with a 'slow' pace in mind, our hope is that you enjoy every part of your stay; sipping coffee on the updated lanai in the mornings with a book in hand, or by relaxing on the beach surrounded by sunshine and ocean breezes on the beautiful garden isle of Kauai.
This charming authentic island cottage was featured in Tiny Homes Magazine and in the 'Love Shacks: Romantic cabin charmers, modern getaways and rustic retreats around the world' coffee table book and we can't wait for you to experience it!
THE SPACE:
Completely restored and remodeled, it features a new fully-equipped kitchen, new bath, two spacious bedrooms, comfortable living room, lanai, bedroom air conditioning and landscaped garden. Its nine and a half foot ceilings, giant airy windows, original crown moldings and wainscoting, original wood floors, and tropical ceiling fans in each room give you the feeling of 'paradise of old.'
THE AREA:
The home is in Kekaha, the sunniest area of Kauai boasting the longest white sand beach in the Hawaiian Islands. This is true Hawaii, away from the tourist-filled beaches and stores, where church services and grocery-store conversations are still heard in the Hawaiian language. Yet great restaurants, grocery, farmers market, shops, art galleries, and great Kauai outdoor activities are minutes away. Kekaha is at the doorway to Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, famous for its hiking opportunities and vistas of the Napoli coastline.
THE PERFECT WEST SIDE LOW-KEY DAY:
Awake for coffee on the garden lanai.
Drive two minutes and take a morning walk on the longest white sand beach on Kauai.
Stop for lunch at the Lodge at Kokee before an invigorating hike in Waimea Canyon.
Wash off your hiking muscles in the outdoor hot shower.
Stroll two doors down to the ocean, cocktail in hand, to watch the island’s best sunset.
Prepare a light supper in the fully-equipped gourmet kitchen.
Then sleep peacefully in your pillow-top king and queen beds.
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THE FINE PRINT:
The Nene Nest is rented under NCU certificate #TVNC-4216 , GE-123-018-2912-01, TA-123-018-2912-01.
On-island contact for emergencies: Gabrielle Silva (808) 635-0739
Keywords: House Cottage Kauai
This transient vacation rental is located in the tsunami evacuation zone. For evacuation procedures, please see the listing photos above. By confirming your reservation, you are agreeing to knowledge of these procedures.
WAITLIST:
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Registration Number: GE-123-018-2912-01, 130040830001, TA-123-018-2912-01
Serena C.
Aug 02, 2024
What an incredible treasure the Nene Nest is!! I’ll be back every year!
Kendra M.
Jul 31, 2024
The Nene Nest was perfect for our 30th anniversary. It truly is a home away from home and had everything we needed for a week’s stay. We would not change a thing. If you’re looking for a quiet, “locals only” vibe, this is the place for you. We will be back! Mahalo nui loa, Melissa & Kyle
Amanda S.
Jul 29, 2024
This is a great house and we loved our stay. The beach was beautiful and everything was perfect.
Jenna C.
Jul 20, 2024
I can’t say enough good things about the Nene Nest!
The property is adorable, well-maintained and full of thoughtfully designed touches; as is the surrounding private yard with beautiful flowers, banana trees and soft grass.
The house had spacious rooms, comfortable beds, a well-equipped kitchen, beach supplies and toys for our kids!
Melissa was a friendly and responsive host and you can tell she takes pride in sharing this special place with her guests- Thank you, Melissa!
Kauai was a perfect vacation spot for our family with two small children, and it was a real treat to get to come back from our daily adventures to a private, comfortable bungalow that felt like home. We can’t wait to go back!
Tirzah C.
Jul 18, 2024
Close to the beach, beautiful sunsets, and nice quiet cozy place with everything we needed for our family. Owner Melissa made sure we were okay when there was a large fire about 5 miles from us.
Jun 27, 2024
We loved our honeymoon at the Nene Nest!! This was our first time on the island and we loved it. However, Kekaha is a bit of a drive from various locations. But we found it to be perfect for our excursions and loved the quiet atmosphere. Just something to consider when booking! Mahalo Kyle & Melissa! 🌺😌
Kim H.
Jun 12, 2024
Nene Nest exceeded my greatest expectation! This home is divine. Perfectly designed for comfort and privacy and 1-2 mins walking time to the ocean. Spacious bedrooms, living room and kitchen. Super clean. I felt very safe. I plan to rent this home again. Owners are responsive to inquiries. This really is a beautiful home nestled in the perfect area.
Glenn K.
Jun 05, 2024
If you want a Hawaiian experience with your accommodations the Nene Nest is perfect! It’s tucked away in a quiet and beautifully landscaped spot. It was very nice inside…kitchen had everything you’d want, spacious bedrooms with comfortable beds, great living area, all nicely decorated . While close enough to the ocean to hear the waves (just around the corner) you have to drive a few minutes to the Kekaha Beach Park (which has perfect golden sand) for beach activities. Very close for visiting Waimea Canyon. The west side of Kauai is not a touristy area but restaurants in Kekaha and Waimea are not far. We mostly grilled and ate on site anyway. It has AC in the bedrooms only. Normally you wouldn’t need them but we hit an unusually rainy May and they were great to keep the humidity in check. Loved it and will come back if in the area again.
Kelli P.
Jun 04, 2024
We had a great time on Kauai and the house was awesome! It has everything you need including beach towels and gear! We had a small issue and the owner was amazing and had it fixed immediately! We loved the house, the beds are comfy and the AC in the bedroom is awesome to get a little break from the heat. We all slept like babies! The famous Kauai roosters visited us every day!! LOL!! This side of the island had some really high surf when we were there so we didn't get to use the beach by the house but Salt Pond Beach just down the road is protected and was nice. We also went to Poipu beach and that was also more protected. We enjoyed our time on Kauai and at the Nene's Nest and look forward to another trip in the future. We would for sure stay here again.
Karen L.
May 16, 2024
All the conveniences of home very nice place and location
Dana S.
May 16, 2024
We absolutely loved our stay at this little gem. Set in a local neighbourhood and with so much love for detail, it felt a little bit as though we would actually live here. The cottage itself is just beautiful, the decor on point and the kitchen very well equipped. It was so nice to have a beautiful garden to hang out as well.
Mary S.
May 14, 2024
The property was in a quiet neighborhood, with a quick walk to the beach. Plenty of area restaurants and shopping nearby. The house had everything we needed, a very comfortable bed and best of all an outdoor shower. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner on the lanai in the peaceful and secluded setting. With luck we’ll return soon to enjoy it all over again.
Kaysie V.
May 05, 2024
My friends and I stayed at the Nene house for 7 days and we absolutely loved every bit of it! The house itself was very clean and cozy, we felt right at home and look forward to coming back to unwind from our day. The location couldn’t be any more perfect as it is across the street from the beach and we got to watch the sunset every evening, and it was located in a beautiful part of the island. The outdoor shower was very nice and great to rinse off after the beach. Our beds were very comfy to sleep in and enjoyed our mornings hearing the roosters freely walking around outside. You can tell the owners really thought of little details to make this home very special and a heartwarming place to stay. They are also very responsive and friendly. I would definitely return here to stay again and highly recommended anyone else to book this home!
Thank you for all your accommodations!
Cheers Xx
Lincoln P.
Apr 27, 2024
Absolutely as advertised, nice clean, close to a nice beach for wading and sun. Quiet residential neighborhood, tucked away off the street. House was welcoming, well stocked ( we added some
Tupperware). Very close to groceries and a few restaurants in Waimea. Easy access to the canyon and Polihale beach, quick to Salt Pond.
If you have been to Kauai before, the roosters can be impressive in the early hours. The hosts have done a few things trying to mitigate the noise. We tried to chase them off their roosts in the yard at dark; might have helped a bit, but obviously just sending the roosters to a neighbor. If you are a light sleeper, many places in Kauai can be challenging.
Douglas H.
Apr 06, 2024
Very cute and private cottage with all of the amenities that you would expect. Would stay here again
