Situated on the north shore of the beautiful Kauai island of Hawaii, Anini Beach is well-known for its expansive coral reef that acts as a protective barrier from the harsh currents of the Pacific Ocean. As a result, it has quickly become one of the most family-friendly beaches in all of Hawaii. Children and adults can safely swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, or windsurf for quite a distance off the coast. Picnicking, camping, fishing or simply lazing on the beach are some other popular activities on the beach. It is also a great base to make sure you check the top things to do in Kauai off your bucket list. This slice of Hawaiian paradise is also home to stunning villas and houses that double up as vacation homes, with direct access to Anini Beach. There are also plenty of affordable accommodations if you’re wondering where to stay on a budget in Kauai. Finding a suitable vacation rental is quite easy with Vrbo. So, come along and check out the best Vrbo vacation rentals near in and near Anini Beach, Kauai, Hawaii.
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1. Charming home with a spacious yard
Go snorkelling in the waters of Anini Beach, Kauai, anytime you want while staying in this beautiful beachfront home. The wooden deck is in the perfect position to enjoy the view and the fresh breeze, and you can lay some blankets in the grass-covered yard for a fun picnic. You can always head to the beach and spend the day playing in the sand or enjoying the warm waters.
Later, prepare a delicious meal in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy your meal in the dining area that overlooks the ocean. You can also have a barbecue night with the help of the grill.
Kilauea, Hawaii, United States
26.77 km (16.7 mi) from Waimea Canyon State Park
2. Classic Hawaiian cottage near Anini Beach
Experience the tranquility of country living at this classic Hawaiian-style cottage in Anini Beach, where you will be welcomed by grassy lawns, and abundant fruit and flowering trees. The house has an open living and kitchen area with comfortable furnishings and fittings. The wide lanai of the house also has a screened-in dining area. Kayak and snorkel gear are available too. The azure ocean off Anini Beach is located only 300 feet (91 meters) from the house. Many other beautiful sandy beaches and the attractions of Hanalei town are at a few minutes’ drive from the house.
Anini Beach, Hawaii, United States
28.38 km (17.7 mi) from Waimea Canyon State Park
Top guest reviews
Host:
He wanted to fish and walk anini beachMary and Bill also helped us with advice and obtaining some bamboo for our ceremonyThe owner greated myself and son rudelyI somehow must know about ratsHe is 7 and had just broken his arm and had a surgery After Mary made her rude comments and how she felt there are no rats behindLocation:
Plumeria cottage is conveniently located near Princeville and Hanalei BayCottage was in a beautiful locationThe house itself is a lovely plantation style and has charming groundsSecret Beach is a few minutes drive and you can also be in Princeville or Hanalei within a few minutesThe location is perfect being across the street from Anini Beach which is never crowded and it was a short drive to HanaleiCleanliness:
away from the hustle and bustle Very romanticRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
Bedrooms were comfortable and the kitchen was well appointed although it could useThe inside is open and spacious with a beautiful open kitchen with everything you needslightly off the beaten path getawayThe beds were extra comfortable as wellWe enjoyed walking down to the beach at sunset and during the day we were not prepared for the mosquitoes
3. Ocean-facing couples' getaway house
Built from natural cedar wood, this oceanfront accommodation in Kauai sits on 1.5 acres (0.2 hectares) of perfectly manicured lawns. Tucked away in a quiet area facing the ocean, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom vacation home is perfect for couples. The house is beautifully furnished and fully equipped to meet all your vacation needs. Peaceful ocean or tropical garden views can be enjoyed from the living room and the covered lanai of the house. The pretty Anini beach can be accessed right off the lawn of the house. Hanalei town is just a few minutes drive away.
Kilauea, Hawaii, United States
26.77 km (16.7 mi) from Waimea Canyon State Park
Top guest reviews
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The owner was very helpful in answering our questionsThis house met and exceeded our expectations in all regardsWe swam with a variety of beautiful fish and saw sea turtles everydayOver the weekend the beach became busier and we took those days to explore more remote beaches and hikingThe cottage owners were great; Suzi was accommodating and communicated with us promptly when neededLocation:
Beautiful setting right across from a quiet and beautiful beachWe found the path at the end of the beach to walk to the grocery store shops and restaurants in Princevilleand we loved every minute of itVery short walk up the driveway to fantastic and sandy Anini BeachLocation is everything and this house has it in spadesCleanliness:
Go further south and look for something more renovatedIt's well-maintained and cleanThe house is squeaky cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
but the fans kept the air moving and comfortableSpacious one bedroom with easy access to beachAvoid the crowds and feel like you have your own little piece of paradiseWe were looking for relaxing beach time and getting in our car as little as possibleThe bed was very comfortable
4. Oceanfront marvel right on Anini Beach
This contemporary house is large, open and tastefully decorated in modern furnishings. Floor-to-ceiling windows of the living area lead onto the well-furnished lanai where you can enjoy coffee, drinks or dinner while admiring the stunning ocean vistas. The gourmet kitchen has everything you would need to whip up scrumptious meals for everyone! The bedrooms are plush and the bathrooms are modern. A path through the lush Hawaiian garden leads down to Anini Beach where you can enjoy snorkeling, swimming or surfing. Many farmer’s markets are close by. Restaurants and cafés are a short drive away in Kapa’a, Princeville or Hanalei towns.
Kilauea, Hawaii, United States
28.24 km (17.6 mi) from Waimea Canyon State Park
Top guest reviews
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We snorkeled off the beach most morningsI have been to Kaui more than 10 times and have rented homes at least 4 times plus my friend had a house in Haena that i stayed at when he owned and rented subsequentlylinens Lots of reading material and beautiful artworkWe really enjoyed going to the farmer's markets and bringing back fresh fruit and veggies to enjoy al frescoI can't say enough about this house Beautifully furnished and loaded with kitchen supplies games beach gear and towels Comfortable beds/Location:
The house and location are perfect for familiesCalm waters protected by a large outer coral reef beautiful sand beaches great paddle surfing swimming and snorkelingI even took a kite boarding lesson steps away from the secret beach entranceAnd there are quite a few good books stashed around the house to readIt lived up to everything in the materials and surpassed expectations the location is incredible and the house is first rateCleanliness:
I was pleasantly surprised by how great the house wasRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
The house is wonderfully laid out the beds EXTREMELY comfortable and the kitchen fully appointed You cannot go wrong herebody surfed nearby read and relaxedBeautiful landscaping surrounds the entire home and provides privacy from the public beach nearbyThere are multiple levels where you can sit on a balcony and enjoy the water and fresh airright on the reef protected beach perfect for snorkeling even in the winter when the surf is up
5. Private cottage very close to Anini Beach
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom private cottage right across the street from Anini Beach is a tropical sanctuary. Oozing charm and character are the exposed wooden beams and beautiful wooden furniture throughout the house. The most unique feature of the house is the beautiful sitting room looking out to the lush rainforest vegetation of the garden. Two living rooms, a laundry, and a full kitchen provide additional amenities to the guests. A private pathway just across the street leads directly to the tranquil Anini Beach, where you can enjoy snorkeling and swimming. A grocery store is right next to the house and many restaurants are close by too.
Kilauea, Hawaii, United States
28.26 km (17.6 mi) from Waimea Canyon State Park
Top guest reviews
Host:
Not really many things to complain about with this rentalThis place is amazing House layout is cool and the amenities (kitchen beach toys wifi tv etc ) are all well thought out Clearly the owner cares about the propertyWe had an issue with wifi on the first day but the hosts sorted outwell and very privateThe town of Kilauea is very small and nice and you are actually very close to Princeville/Hanalei as well as Kapa'a where you can find nice shoppingLocation:
The house has a beautiful backyard with a seating corner and a BBQThis place is just across the street and a few steps to beautiful Anini beachGreat place to get away from it allwe walked over to the beach several times a daywe walked over to the beach several times a dayCleanliness:
The Hale was clean and everything was as statedtwo living rooms and two full bathrooms laundry andThe rooms are cozy and the rental was cleanThe air conditioning units in most of the rooms were very loudIt was very homey and comfortable and had everything we neededRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
Most of the time it felt like our private beach(we brought along our 6 4 and an 18 mo old) because Anini beach has a large reef that prevents the surf from reaching the beachThat provided enough cooling and air circulationNice size kitchen and living for communal spacesBeach towels beach chairs and other beach equipment or available for use
6. Easy beach access from this large vacation home
Sitting pretty on half an acre of landscaped grounds, this serene vacation home embodies the outdoor-indoor living concept. A loft, a kitchen, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms complete the interior of the house. A covered porch and a back deck area also available to enjoy a barbeque with your friends and family. Anini Beach access is located right across the street. A short walk will take you to the public beach park where you can rent a windsurfer or enjoy delicious food at the fish truck. The shops, pubs, and restaurants of Princeville and Hanalei Bay are less than four miles (6.4 km) away from the house.
28.38 km (17.7 mi) from Waimea Canyon State ParkAccommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 5
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Host:
So nice to be so closegreat deck and so close to the beach Would rent again for sure ThanksUnfortunately the weather was not so good during our tripFeel in love with Aninihow awesome Anini beach is Thank you for giving us this wonderful time as a familyLocation:
Great location across the street from a beautiful beachWe also found a great kids playground in PrincevilleThe grounds are lovely tooThe house is well represented Mark and LornaOregonWe loved being on the North side - Princeville and HanaleiCleanliness:
You can't beat the locationThe rooms were all nicely done and beds were most comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
The home is very comfortableThe owners have thoughtfully provided for everything a guest might needThe kitchen was well stocked with anything you might need to cook with The upstairs loftThe double recliners in the living room were great to relax inStocked with everything you need
7. Tropical paradise on the north shore
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom family-owned vacation home can easily sleep six guests. With an island-theme décor, the house has an open-plan dining, kitchen and living area looking out to the screened-in lanai. Lush fruit and flowering plants in the garden enhance the tropical paradise appeal of this house. The gorgeous Anini Beach is just five minutes away from the house. Hanalei town, with its restaurants and shops, is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.
28.6 km (17.8 mi) from Waimea Canyon State ParkAccommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 7
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Host:
We cooked most of our breakfasts and dinners for more family time Knives need sharpeningWhat a beautiful location and property Easy to locate and access with given instructions Missed the AC until we acclimatedbut sure wish these vrbo rentals would invest in one-two good knives and some better frying pans With such great farmers markets its a treat to BBQ and enjoy a good mealWe really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the warm welcome and departure Quiet and serenity comfort yet not far from the beautiful Anina Beach and boutiques a short driveWell equipped with very responsive managerLocation:
It's a good location for north shore discovery and beachesand just a few short minutes from Hanalei Bay which has the best boogie boarding conditionsWe did phone Anna-lise for a restaurant recommendation andWe also loved Anna-liseThe roosters are very noisy and sometimes get started by 1 amCleanliness:
It was very clean and well appointedIt was very clean when we arrivedClean beautiful property highly recommendRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
Be prepared for the inevitable Kawai roosters that sound the alarm at 4 AMHouse is very spacious with a large master with ensuite open plan kitchen dining and living roomWe had a wonderful time and enjoyed picking fruit in the yard and cooking meals in the well stocked kitchenComfortable and useful pace for 3 adults 2 teenagers and 2 younger childrenOnly feedback would be to do a little work to improve the lighting in the kitchen
8. Breathtaking ocean and cliff views from this luxurious home
This private resort-like vacation home perched on a cliff is open, light and airy. But the highlight of the house is the mesmerizing infinity pool and spa overlooking the calm turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. The interior of the house has luxurious yet rustic furnishings with 360-degree views of the ocean from almost all the rooms. The north shore beaches are a short drive away from the house. Restaurants and shops are also a quick drive away.
27.24 km (17.0 mi) from Waimea Canyon State ParkTop guest reviews
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a question answered Don Joanne and Marie wereThe home is more than well appointedThe landscape is so detailed and beautifulThe house was beautiful Very well equipped as well all the gear personal items and kitchen equipment we needed was neatly arranged throughout the house and garageBeautiful grounds with flowers and plants andLocation:
Every corner has some lovely surpriseAll the pool accessories were well used by my familythe view was one of the best on the island Quiet and secluded yet close to shopping and restaurants Highly recommend the Tavern for lunch and dinnerEvery amenity springs to hand and body in this house Hammock?We watched whales playing in the distance in the mornings and there were multiple rainbows (yes plural ) every day You won't want for spaceCleanliness:
The bathrooms and bedrooms are spacious and luxuriousRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
we could possibly want I prepared many meals in the wonderful kitchen - oh what a viewIf you like to cook you'll find the most kitted-out kitchen imaginable KauaiThe kitchen has everything and more than you needThe details with the surround bench the waterfall hot tubThe master is on one end with the outdoor kitchen/lanai in the middle and in a separate wing the other 3 bedrooms
9. Plantation-style home with beach access
Surrounded by verdant foliage on beautifully manicured grounds, this plantation-style home gives off the perfect beach vacation home vibes. Inside the house, the breezy rooms are styled with cane furniture. The house also has multiple lanais to enjoy the cool breeze blowing in from the ocean. The entrance to the beach is just across the street. Kilauea and Hanalei towns are very closeby too.
28.36 km (17.7 mi) from Waimea Canyon State ParkTop guest reviews
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The owner Todd is very responsive with prompt communication and very helpfulAnd Todd the owner was very helpful and always responded quicklyTodd is always very responsive to any needs we have hadBeautiful home yard and locationI love too when owners take the extra step of labeling lights making sure the wifi info is easy to find etcLocation:
The house is in a quiet neighborhoodThe snorkeling is just a walk across the street and a path between the housesthe location of this house is not directly affected and we still felt safe and welcomeThe house is beautiful and in a great location Very easy access to the beachIf you want a view you will need to pay a bit more to get to the other end of Anini Beach and many of these places are not as niceCleanliness:
so one couple had to draw the "short straw"Also the house is super cleanThe house is clean and has a nice layoutwe found candles and three flashlightsThe house itself is beautiful and yet somehow extremely comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
The only downside is the roosters that like to talk during the nightthe pictures do not do itthe room with twin beds is smallerThe house is equipped with everything that we needed to be comfortablethe owners have thought of everything and provided it
10. Beautifully decorated cottage with a lanai
Located next to a green garden, this fine-looking blue cottage has a plush décor with tropical accents. The cottage has a spacious living area, full kitchen, comfortably furnished bedroom and updated bathroom. Wooden floorboards run through the length and breadth of the house, including the beautiful covered lanai that overlooks the garden. Anini Beach is just a short drive down the road. A mere 10-minute drive from the cottage will take you to the buzzing Hanalei town. The rugged Na Pali coast is also just a 10-minute drive away.
Kilauea, HI, US
28.53 km (17.8 mi) from Waimea Canyon State ParkTop guest reviews
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small stove/oven etcAnnalise is so sweet and hospitableMy wife and I have stayed in owner-rented properties throughout the US Europe and JapanA nice clean property -- property manager was very responsive to a couple of minor issuesThey provide beach towels and some coolers which is helpful for a day at the beachLocation:
The lanai and garden were a perfect antidote to a busy day of activitiesGreat location far enough from the busy towns to be really relaxingyet is close to shopping at Princeville and close to other attractionsThis house is centrally located in North Shore near anini beach withKaua'i you are never far from anything no matter where you stayCleanliness:
The beds are very comfortable and everything is clean and tidyThe bathroom was clean modern and had really good water pressure in the showerThe cottage was clean and comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
The kitchen was very well equipped making it easy to cookThe kitchen was well equippedThere was ample room for both of us in the bedroom and the living roomThe bedroom has AC which worked well and the bed was very comfortableHome was clean and charming Bathroom is off dining room not bedroom?Easy beach access just down road
11. Casual and classic vacation home
This lovely four-bedroom, five bathroom beachfront vacation home has a lot of space to easily accommodate ten guests. The house has a covered lanai to enjoy ocean-view dining and a hot tub in the garden. Water views can be enjoyed from almost every room on the ground level of the house, including the master bathroom. Beach access is just a few steps off the lawn. Anini Beach Park is right next to the house. The restaurants and boutiques of Kapa'a and Hanalei towns are also a short drive away.
Kilauea, HI, US
27.72 km (17.3 mi) from Waimea Canyon State Park
A slice of paradise - Anini Beach
Whether it’s snorkeling, swimming, surfing, kayaking or family-friendly fun that you’re after, Anini Beach is one of the only beaches in Hawaii where you can have it all! Stay at one of our recommended Vrbo properties near this attraction and enjoy all the activities that this beautiful place has to offer.
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