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"Rainbow Kauai"

Natural, Romantic, Tropical Retreat located in the most beautiful part of beautiful Kauai.

New high end house with private studios at Budget Price!

"Especially for nature lovers!"

Located four miles north of Hanalei Town

Here is your View!

View south from Sky House

Please take a casual scroll down through our website...

Guest Review... "Having booked online, we were unsure of what we would be getting. Ray was responsive to my e-mail inquiries and helpful. Our rental was described as a studio, but it was far more! After some disappointments on Maui, we were thrilled to arrive at the beautiful Dawn Studio. The accommodations were extremely spacious and well appointed; Ray has excellent attention to detail. There is a reason for the name "Rainbow Kauai ". The panoramic vista greeted us daily with rainbows and the soothing chorus of nature in the rain forest. The location was perfect! The town of Hanalei is very nearby as well as spectacular secluded beaches and the stunning Kalalau trail. We enjoyed the perfect vacation!" - Julia W. - Philadelphia

More Reviews scroll to far bottom....

"Fantastic", " A Hidden Gem", "Fantastic Accommodations", "Ahhh... Serenity",

"An Outstanding house with spectacular views".

 

"Hele on to Kauai" by IZ

 

 

 

Welcome to Kauai! We can accommodate a couple in Lily Pad Studio or a small family in Dawn Studio....

This new home stands tall with magnificent views up valley, and at 200 yds from beach, you'll hear the winter surf. This is a high end house at a budget price! Travertine floors, onyx bathroom counters, granite kitchen counters, and all brand new. Both ends are studio bedrooms with their own bathroom and kitchenette and entree. See Rates far bottom

This home is 3 years old, so, we are naturally protective of the wood floors, curtains, etc. and would like you to be also. All shoes and sand on feet come off at bottom of stairs! An elevator is available for elderly or wheel chair access or moving heavy luggage. Otherwise, it's two flights of stairs! We only rent to respectful people who are quiet enough not to disturb other guests or neighbors. If you like to party, best to find another place! Also, smoking is not allowed anywhere in house nor on lanai. If you love nature and want to experience the real Hawaii, and not a condo complex that could be anywhere, 'Rainbow Kauai' is for you!

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We have been renting to honeymoon couples, couples, small families, for over 12 years on Kauai.

We are located 4 miles north of Hanalei, 1/4 mile north of Lumahai Beach where the movie South Pacific was filmed, 2 miles south of Tunnels Beach famed for snorkeling, and 4 miles south of Ke'e Beach which is the end of the highway and the beginning of the Kalalau Trail. This last 8 miles of coastline from Hanalei Town to Ke'e Beach is the most beautiful and sought after area on Kauai.

Beach

 

North Shore too Rainy ??? 

The Garden Island News    Aug 26, 2005     

"Former President Bill Clinton, his wife, U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-New York, and daughter Chelsea,  have been vacationing this week on the Garden Island. The Clintons are staying in Ha‘ena, at the private residence of... " About 1 mile from Rainbow Kauai. Why didn't they stay on south side among all the commercial resorts and tiny packed beaches?   Not convinced?  Why do our neighbors Pierce Brosnan and Julia Roberts NOT live on South Shore?

Unlike the South Side, there are no hotels here, no resorts, no stop lights! It is lush, tropical, natural and GREEN! ....Saturday, May 23, 2009 "The AP reports that Hanalei Bay on the Hawaiian island of Kauai was ranked as the best beach in the world by “Dr. Beach,” Stephen P. Leatherman, director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research. “The sheer beauty of Hanalei Bay is breathtaking."

Hanalei is a tiny town five minutes away with stores, gift shops, several restaurants, photo shop. Hanalei features the most beautiful white sand beach on Kauai. Princeville is another five minutes away with a larger grocery store, more restaurants and gas station, (and a zillion condos).

All spaces have internet, cable TV, a shared phone with free long distance calling, DVD player, CD player. There is washer and dryer shared by all. All have the same magnificent view :)

Here are your choices...

See Rates far bottom

Dawn Studio is a large, 900 sq. ft, open studio with private entrance, kitchenette with frig/freezer, hot plate, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker and grinder, blender and complete table settings and cookware, ADA bathroom (with hair dryer) and shower, a jacuzzi tub on lanai, King bed, fold out couch. Laundry area includes ironing board. The beds can see each other, so this wouldn't work for two couples, but nice for small family. All linen and towels provided with laundry access.

ADA Dawn Studio

view south Dawn Studio

bed Dawn Studio

dawn tub and lanai

Lily Pad Studio 500 sq. ft, is best for couples, or perhaps a couple with one small child. (Three college gents stayed once with futon) It is so named as it looks straight down on a pond with purple water lillies, photo below. Lily Pad Studio features private entrance, a large bedroom with dining space, two person jacuzzi on spacious lanai, a small kitchenette with frig/freezer, hot plate, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker and grinder, blender, and complete table settings and cookware, and its own bathroom with shower and hair dryer. All linen and towels provided with laundry access. Please scroll down for Rates

 

Lily Pad view from bed

king bed Lily Pad Studio

Lily Pad Jacuzziview of pond from Lily Pad

 

Contact and Rates

Before you write please check availability and prices.

1      Please check the AVAILABILITY CALENDARS - Click here 

2.       Rates

The minimum stay is four nights, unless you can book back to back with existing booking. See calendars.  

The prices below include all state taxes (12.25%) and cleaning fee ($85) and are for 2 adults   For up to two extra people please add $30/night. (not per person)   "Grand total" means no other fees.

~~~ Dawn Studio (King, fold out couch, kitchenette, jacuzzi)

or Lily Pad Studio (King Bed, kitchenette, two person jacuzzi)

are same price for two adults.

All Year (except Slow Season Nov 1- Dec 21)  

Rate is $1070 /week couple. $125+ $15 tax per night + $85 out clean fee.    Four night minimum unless your booking is back to back with exisiting booking.

Grand totals... One night/$220, 2 nights/ $360, 3 nights/ $510, 4nt./ $650, 5nt./ $790, 6nt./ $930, 7nt./ $1070, 8nt./ $1210, 9nt./ $1350, 10 nt./ $1490, 11 nt/$1630, 12 nt./ $1770, 13 nt./ $1910, 14nt./ $2030 Summer rates

Slow Season   Nov 1 - Dec 21 except Thanksgiving weekend, rate is $850/week grand total  or $99 + $11 (12.25% transient accommodation tax) tax/night + $85 out-cleaning ...... 4 night minimum unless your booking is back to back with existing booking.

Grand totals as follows One night/$180, 2 nights/ $300, 3 nights/ $420, 4nt./ $520, 5nt./ $640, 6nt./ $760, 7nt./ $850, 8nt./ $960, 9nt./ $1080, 10 nt./ $1200, 11 nt/$1300, 12 nt./ $1400, 13 nt./ $1520, 14nt./ $1620 Autumn Winter Spring      

 

Okay, its time to make your inquiry!  The booking manager will be responding usually within 12 hours.

We need the following info when you inquire .
1.      Your name and name of spouse (fiancé)
2.      Your email address (es)
3.      Telephone number, home and/or cell phone.
4.      Arrival date   (usually arrival is after 3pm if we have someone checking out same morning)
5.      Departure date   (please don't say "Jan 1 thru 5".  What is the actual date of checkout?)
         (usually checkout is by 11am if we have someone arriving that same afternoon)
6.      Number of  guests 10 years of age or older.
7.      Children under 10.

8.    Deposit payments are made here using paypal button ("BUY NOW ") and your credit card AFTER you have received email confirmation of your acceptance of booking agreement. You can avoid a 3.5% charge by sending a check. We will discuss this after you book.

The deposit is graduated to the balance, so use drop down menu on paypal prices to send appropriate deposit for your booking. Deposit for 3 nights or less is $100.00, deposit for 4 to 6 nights is $200.00, deposit for 7 nights or more is $300.

If your booking is within 60 days, you will pay full balance here using top button for $100 to $1000 payment and the lower button for $10 -$90. The sum of both will equal your full balance, such as $800 from top button and $50 from bottom button makes two payments totaling $850 for one week. Please click on white box drop down menus. Each button is a separate transaction, they cannot be combined to one payment.

DO NOT MAKE ANY PAYMENT HERE BEFORE YOUR BOOKING IS CONFIRMED BY EMAIL FROM PROPERTY MANAGER!!!

$100 increments $100 to $1000

DO NOT MAKE ANY PAYMENT HERE BEFORE YOUR BOOKING IS CONFIRMED

BY EMAIL FROM PROPERTY MANAGER!!!

add $10 to $90 to balance sum

See FAQ link upperleft, for cancellation policy. 

 9.   If you have any comments or feedback about performance of site, much appreciated!

Are you ready for CONTACT!     We prefer to receive inquiries by email so that we have record of our agreements, so please click on this link....at means @

Email to rainbowkauai at yahoo.com   We will share our phone number once you make inquiry.

Reviews

"Fantastic!"

Orange County, CA Review Submitted: August 7, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009

My 2 buddies and I loved it! It's easy to find and has easy access to beaches, trails and the Na Pali coast. The place was clean and really peaceful. I highly recommend this place and would definitely stay here again.

Hanalei Kauai Rating 5 out of 5

"A Hidden Gem"

Sacramento, CA Review Submitted: September 24, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009

Breathtaking, marvelous, hospitable, is how I would describe our experience! The accommodations were very clean and the grounds well maintained and picturesque. Beautiful plants, trees and other foliage are plentiful on the property. We wanted to stay on the north shore to experience the scenery and stunning nature Kauai has to offer. We were not disappointed! Just a short drive to gorgeous Hanalei Bay and other great beaches, hiking and the Na Pali coast to the north. This is an excellent place to stay if you are looking for abundant nature, amazing views and a perfect location to take it all in.

Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway

Hanalei Kauai Rating 5 out of 5

"Fantastic Accommodations!"

Brooklyn NY Review Submitted: August 22, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009

We had a great stay at the Dawn Studio. Ray was a perfect host and had great tips for making the most of our trip to Hanalei. The apartment is kept in immaculate condition and had everything we needed. The location is very convenient to get to Lumahai and Tunnels Beaches, as well as to the Kalalau Trail. This is the perfect choice if you are looking for quiet and serene surroundings with beautiful views.

Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway

Hanalei Kauai Rating 5 out of 5

"Ahhhhh...serenity"

Philadelphia, PA Review Submitted: August 10, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009

Rainbow views was the most pleasant surprise of our 18 day Hawaiian vacation. I wish we had spent the entire time here! We stayed in the Dawn Studio; an immaculate apartment, well appointed & constructed with superb attention to detail. There was nothing lacking! Ray was extremely helpful and non-obtrusive. The property itself is gorgeous, greeting you daily with a chorus of tropical music and fabulous rainbows. Hanalei town is very close, but just far enough away. Beautiful beaches abound, as do very nice restaurants and shopping. What we most appreciated was the proximity to the remarkable Kalalau trail; this is a hiker's paradise. I would recommend Rainbow Views without hesitation; we felt as though we had discovered a well-kept secret!
A car is advisable.

Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway Did you find this review Hanalei Kauai Rating 5 out of 5

"An outstanding house with spectacular views"

Berkeley, California USA Review Submitted: August 5, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009

My 6 person family just returned from two wonderful weeks at this property where we rented all three units (2 studios with a 1 bedroom in the middle). We could not have been happier; in fact, we were ecstatic.

All 3 units have incredible views up into the jungle and the mountains beyond, which change by the hour. There were beautiful rainbows almost every day, sometimes doubles. The grounds of the house have wonderful trees and flowers and several ponds which are full of fish and visited by exotic birds.

I t is clear that the house was built with extraordinary craftsmanship and the highest quality materials. We were completely satisfied with the kitchens, bathrooms and laundry facilities.

The house is within easy driving distance of some of Kauai's best beaches and the start of the world famous Kalalau trail.

All in all it was a terrific experience which we would recommend to anyone. We are all looking forward to a return trip!

 

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