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Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244

Vacation home in Kapaa with private pool and kitchen

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Interior
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kapaa, HI
  • Place, Nounou Mountain
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wailua River State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nawiliwili Harbor
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kapaa

Located in Wailua Homesteads within a mile (2 km) of Nounou Mountain, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wailua River State Park. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Nounou Mountain - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Wailua River State Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Coconut Marketplace - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 19 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Poipu Beach - 40 min drive - 27.1 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Grille at The Hilton Garden Inn Kauai - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪JoJo’s Shave Ice - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Da Imu - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chicken In A Barrel - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244

We're thrilled to share our house in Kauai with you!

There's a swimming pool, botanical garden-like setting, and location that's extremely convenient for exploring the island.

Our plunge pool is perfect for cooling off after a day at the beach or just lounging in all day while staring at the 100 year old monkeypod tree overhead.

The house is in a peaceful tropical location, but just 10 minutes drive to the beach, rainforest, restaurants and town of Kapa'a.

In the morning shadow of the legendary Sleeping Giant Mountain, amidst rainbows and waterfalls in the pastoral Wailua Valley, this private country home offers the feel of old Hawaii with a mix of modern. It's central location is perfect for exploring the spectacular garden isle of Kauai.

Within a 10 minute drive you can hit the beach, catch a wave, kayak a tropical river, hike the rainforest, climb a mountain, explore historic sites, water ski, hit a golf ball, bird watch, play tennis, horseback ride, mountain bike... whew! Or just relax and sleep late and awake to a symphony of birds in a lush tropical setting at the Sleeping Giant Cottage.

This one bedroom cottage is spacious and private with three large lanais (porches), and is surrounded by a beautiful lush yard with a wonderful variety of tropical fruits and flowers. It is not connected to any other home and is not part of a compound - for those who seek ultimate privacy and comfort, this is the perfect choice. In fact, we specialize in longer stays.

The Sleeping Giant has been a legal vacation rental with satisfied guests for over 20 years! Our permit number is TNVC #1244.
The vacation home features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number 440110090002, TA-147-810-5600-01, GE-147-810-5600-01

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Sleeping Giant Cottage With Plunge Pool
Sleeping Giant Cottage a Private Vacation Home
Sleeping Giant Cottage With Plunge Pool Tnvc #1244 Kapaa

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Wailua Homesteads, close to Smith's Tropical Paradise, Kaua'i's Hindu Monastery, and Wailua Beach. You'll also find Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapa'a Beach Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Lihue Airport (LIH), which is 9.6 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244?

Yes, every accommodation at Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 comes with a deck.

Sleeping Giant Cottage with Plunge Pool TNVC #1244 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place to stay, my wife and I had the best time and this central location made it easy to get to any place. After sight saying and hiking, this is the perfect home to relax and recuperate and get ready to go again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

loretta t., Snohomish WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts were very responsive to our 1 small issue and it was resolved quickly. They went above and beyond. House had great amenities. 2 boxes of tissue mosthosts ignore this. Plenty of TP small starter dove soap. There was shampoo conditioner body wash laundry soap and sun screen all great when you are staying on an Island you dont have to run out for basics.and the ice maker works
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B., Windham, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Had everything we needed. Love Kauai.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really great spot

It's not far from whatever you need, but also out of the way enough that it feels private and more remote. The property itself is perfect for honeymooners. We stayed in three VRBOs during our honeymoon in Hawaii, and this was my wife's favorite.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merri R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful backyard garden- lots of privacy

The enclosed back porch is a very relaxing place to sit quietly with a book or tablet. We loved this place. We will be repeat offenders!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and peaceful stay

Lovely cottage in a quiet residential neighborhood. Well equipped and responsive hosts. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Kauai Getaway.

We had a lovely stay at the Sleeping Giant Cottage. We loved having our coffee in the morning sitting on the screened in lanai, to be fair we spent almost all our waking time on the lanai. We were able walk to the trailhead for the Sleeping Giant. We enjoyed the privacy of the plunge pool and it was a great place to cool off! The cottage was surrounded by greenery and trees, it was very nice to just enjoy the views. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals at home. There is no AC in the cottage, however they supply plenty of fans and there is great air flow in the house with lots of windows and sliding doors. Location of the Cottage was great for us, it was secluded and tucked away from the main villages. It took about 11 minutes to get into Wialua by car. We would definitely come back and recommend for couples looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location, cute and tranquil

Loved our stay here, hope to be back someday, we loved the screened in porch with day bed, surrounded by greenery and trees, the plunge pool, and the beautiful views nearby. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Little Cottage

We loved this property! Very clean & comfortable with all the necessities. The location is great -- very easy to find and right outside of Kapaa with easy access to all parts of the island. The weather was cool and rainy for much of our stay (which is why it is such a beautiful, lush island!), so did not get much use of the pool, but it is a nice addition for warmer weather. We would definitely stay at Sleeping Giant Cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little spot

We really enjoyed our stay. Convenient location. Very quiet. Would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela H., Los angeles, california

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

This is a perfect location for talravelers exploring hawaii. It has beautiful scenery on the way to the house. The house itself is exactly as pictured. And hosts had everything necessary for beach days
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Severn M., Kailua Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Tournament

We came across this property because it was close to the sporting complex our sons tournament was being held at. We absolutely love this cottage. It was clean and comfortable. Perfect for our little family. The kitchen has everything you need. The two porches and the little plunge pool were great. I would definitely stay here again. The host was very quick to message back and accommodate us. Mahalo The Medeiros Ohana
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise!

Normally we stay at a beach resort when we visit Kauai but we wanted to have the opportunity to cook our own meals this time. We will definitely be returning to this little cottage. Super clean, excellent communication from hosts. Super cool cat that lives on the property! Short drive to the beach and downtown Kapaa. Perfect location to avoid contra flow traffic as there are a few ways to get to the cottage, so no waiting around! The pool is perfect size for a small family. Enjoy the sounds of the birds and just relax! Thank you Michelle and Rohin, we will be back soon. Oh and this cottage has ALL the beach equipment you could possibly need. Chairs, umbrella, ice chests, snorkel gear. You name it, they have it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randi E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Two Boomers

The cottage, just up the hill in a residential area at the base of the Sleeping Giant Mountain, was exactly as represented and perfect for us Kauai is not that large of an island ; therefore the central location of the cottage made it easy to reach anyplace on the island you wanted to go. Minutes away to the south is Lihue, airport, COSTCO, Walmart, Target. To the north Kapaa, Safeway and the best shave ice on the island ...Wailua Shave Ice (Strawberry/Mango with snow cap and foam). Day trips north are Hanalei and south/west to Waimea and Kokee State Park. If you want to feel like you are at home, kitchen, laundry, screened lanai, lush yard then it’s perfect. If you want maid service, room service, walk to restaurants and bars or an all inclusive experience it’s not the place for you. For us it was perfect, neighborhood cat “Tortilla” would saunter by to say hi and the outside garden shower was more than delightful. Hawk and “T” (Boomers on a honeymoon)
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Kauai Adventure

We found this house to be the perfect location for exploring the island!! The house was as advertised - I would describe it as clean and cozy. It was wonderful to come back after a day of exploring and be able to cool off in the splash pool and relax out on the screened in porch (my favorite part of the house!). Our kids found the pull out couch to be perfectly comfortable and we all enjoyed the easy access to washer and dryer during our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10

This house was amazing. Very clean and the pool was so much fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lena O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Super awesome, quiet, beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaquelanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for private vacation rental!

We LOVED this house! It’s in a beautiful, more private area and was just a quick drive down to the beach. Lydgate Park nearby was amazing!! The pool is a little smaller than we realized but it was great for the kids to splash around in. If we ever go back to Hawaii this is definitely where we will stay again. The hosts were fantastic and very responsive. Thank you for helping make our trip awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sacha F.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect Kauai stay

I LOVED this place! So peaceful and calm, felt so remote and yet only 10 minutes from Kapa'a. And the checkin was a breeze. I'd love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Richard Z.

Very nice with a few problems

This was a very nice property and exactly as advertised. Neighborhood was out of the city proper but convenient to everything. Plunge pool was cold but a nice addition. Screened porch was fantastic.. However, window sills were not cleaned and, more significantly, three of the pillows had mold on them. Yes, Kauai is very damp, but this certainly should have been noted in the cleaning process and the pillows replaced. Maybe understandable for a budget hotel, but at the price charged, greater care and oversight should have been exercised.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Cozy place close to Kapaa town

The house was a cozy homebase on the east side, making it easy to go either north or south. While the house had everything we needed, it didn’t feel 100% clean ( food spots on the cabinets, dust bunnies on the lamps), so I did a one over When we arrived. And I wish the pool got more sunlight to be warm enough for our infant to swim in.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim D., Tacoma, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

4 nights in Kapaa

This property isn’t near the beach but a fun change in a beautiful mountain setting. The house is small but perfect for a couple or small family. The house is well appointed with quality items and furniture. Our favorite was the screened in porch in the back. A great place to relax, eat, read a book or nap.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay with our Ohana

The place was perfect for a little getaway with our family. The kids loved the pool and quiet surroundings. Just make sure to bring some mosquito spray if they love your blood. ❤️ The owners were great and responsive when we needed them. Would definitely book again. Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Kay W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Below par

When I saw this listing I was very excited and it looked awesome for my husband and my toddler of 3 years old. Especially with the pool I thought my son would have a lot of fun and he did. However, the pool is not heated and even though it's Hawaii and it's hot outside it may take awhile for some to get used to it cooling pool. ( We knew that before arriving) Also, the pictures listed are when the place was recently done with renovation because when we arrived it looked run down and dirty. This was a red flag for us especially with COVID. We expected this home to be clean. When I was looking around we found no toiletries. No hand soap for the kitchen so we contacted the person in charge and she mentioned that they were probably in a rush and didn't leave it for us. Dishes and utensils for kiddos were also dirty with crumbs and residue. There's also no dishwasher which we knew before going. However, the drying rack was so dirty it was driving me insane to put clean dishes on a dirty drying rack. Then their bathroom sink had a previous leak and their P trap stunk so bad because it was old and it was probably semi clogged from many travelers. My husband wanted to replace that for them so bad since he's very handy. We could smell it from our bedroom or whenever we were in the hall way. We also found complimentary resort toothbrush and toothpaste that was left from previous owner as well in the bathroom. In our bedroom we also found a booster seat for dining and I was pleased to see that since we have a toddler but when we took it out it was so filthy I ended up cleaning it. (Please bring a pack of disinfectant wipes since there are none provided at this place) At that point, I ended up cleaning all the surfaces with disinfectant wipes that I had brought. Also, their lanai is awesome since its screened in but all the furniture had stains on it and that was disturbing to the point I couldn't let my family sit on the couch on the lanai. I ended up using the sheet that they had provided from our bedroom to put it over the bed in the lanai area. There's also no AC and this was something I asked before booking. They mentioned that's pretty windy so we should be fine. After staying there, they definitely need AC there because it was very very hot and barely any wind in the afternoon. We were excited to see how they had beach gear and it was so rusty to where it was embarrassing to bring to the beach. I have so much more to say but ran out of room.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., Concord, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Jungle Retreat (no camping required)

Fantastic clean, comfortable property with a magical tropical backyard (including banana and cacao trees) which surrounds the lanai. I liked being in a regular neighborhood and it's great to have two routes to the coast, both of which avoid the Kapaʻa traffic.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020