This home is just about as perfect as it gets for a stay on the North Shore.

It’s close enough to Hanalei town that you can drive in a few minutes or walk in 10-15, but also far enough away that it’s quiet and peaceful. We were blown away at the beauty just outside the doorstep, not to mention everywhere we ventured during our week on Kauai. The beach is a two-minute walk away. One tip – when you walk to the beach, you go right to go into town and to the pier. But don’t forget to walk left at least once, because you’ll come to the confluence of the Waioli stream and the bay, and it’s truly a magical spot, especially around sundown.