Welcome to Hale Haena Kai—an enchanting island retreat in the heart of Kauai's coveted North Shore. This permitted vacation rental offers an exceptional opportunity to own a home in one of Hawaii's most breathtaking coastal communities. Perfectly situated across from Kepuhi Beach with easy walking access to the shoreline, this inviting two-story residence features 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms and is tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac, offering privacy and tranquility just moments from the ocean. Adventure is always close at hand. Ke'e Beach is approximately two miles away, while nearby Tunnels Beach and the world-renowned Kalalau Trail along the spectacular Nā Pali Coast are just about a mile from the property. The Hanalei Colony Resort, featuring a popular restaurant and coffee shop, is also within easy walking distance. Currently operating as a very active vacation rental, Hale Haena Kai is equally well suited as a full-time residence or a second home, . Spacious front and rear lanais invite you to embrace Kauai's indoor-outdoor lifestyle, surrounded by lush tropical landscaping with swaying coconut palms, avocado and citrus trees, vibrant flowering plants, and mature tropical foliage that create a peaceful garden setting. Just a short drive from Hanalei Town, the iconic Hanalei Pier, and the North Shore's world-famous beaches, this exceptional property places you in the heart of everything that makes Kauai so special. Whether you're seeking a private island sanctuary, a family getaway, or a vacation rental , Hale Haena Kai offers the perfect blend of location, comfort, and authentic Hawaiian charm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$1,599Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mark Goodman• Aloha Sotheby's Intl Realty - Kaua'i
Listed by Robin Savage-Thompson• Aloha Sotheby's Intl Realty - Kaua'i
Kauai Island, located between Hā‘ena State Park and Polihale State Park, is a coastal and rural Kapaa neighborhood with a trade-wind shoreline and a mountain-backed interior. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Kūhiō Highway (HI-56) and Kapaʻa Bypass Road junction, where surf shops, plate-lunch counters, shave-ice windows, and local galleries cluster in a salty, walk-and-wander strip. Pillars include the Kauaʻi Museum, the historic Kapaʻa Town Park bandstand, and the open-air Kauaʻi Community Market. Plantation-era cottages mix with low-slung beach condos and newer hillside homes. The Ke Ala Hele Makalae path frames daily movement along the water. Wailua River and nearby trails add a green counterpoint to the oceanfront pace.
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Offer insights
4523 Uku Lii Pl · $3,300,000
$3.32M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $3.32M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
36 days
The average home goes pending in 122 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.4%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
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Finance
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Interior features
Ceramic tile and hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Range hood
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Washer and dryer
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Electric water heater
Exterior features
Fee simple ownership
Zoned R-4
Parking
Unassigned parking
Utilities
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone available
Septic tank
County solid waste disposal
Financial info
Property has been used as a short-term vacation rental
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The Residential District regulates the number of people living in a given area by specifying the maximum allowable number of dwelling units that may be developed on any given parcel of land. In order not to differentiate between economic groups or life-styles, a reasonable flexibility in the type of dwelling units and their placement on the land has been provided; to establish standards governing the development, construction and use of housing and dwelling facilities; to provide opportunity for all groups of persons to obtain adequate housing within each area of the County suitable for residential use in relation to other land uses and consistent with the preservation of natural, scenic, and historic resources; to establish the level of minimum services necessary to assure the adequacy of housing; to encourage a variety of housing types, sizes and densities necessary to meet the needs of all economic groups and to avoid environmental monotony detrimental to the quality of life; and to maintain the character and integrity of communities within residential districts and support residents in continuing to live and raise their families in these neighborhoods.
Zone overlays
North Shore Special Planning Area ? North Shore Development Plan
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Park & open space
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Fire Factor
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Heat Factor
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Wind Factor
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1/10 Air Factor
Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years
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Hanalei, HI • 96714
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Redfin Estimate for 4523 Uku Lii Pl
$3,183,030
$117K under list price of $3.30M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $2.8M.