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The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe Ocean View family home full of ALOHA!

Family-friendly holiday home in Princeville with a hot tub

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On Kauai's North Shore, The Dolphin Hale welcomes you with wonderful ocean views and a spacious Chef's Kitchen perfect for casual breakfasts or Happy Hour. This tri-level bluff home features an Open Floor Plan, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 updated baths, two living spaces, a dining area for 10 and a NEW outdoor spa.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathrooms357 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$3,653
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe Ocean View family home full of ALOHA!


E Komo Mai (Welcome)!

Looking for a home away from home for your family and friends to gather under one roof and make memories that will last a lifetime? Look no further than The Dolphin Hale.

For your enjoyment, this tri-level bluff home possesses wonderful ocean views and an Open Floor Plan with an ocean-inspired color palette. The Dolphin Hale features 5 actual bedrooms (with closets, dressers, and legal egress), 4.5 updated baths, two living spaces, a dining area with table for 10 (padded chairs), LARGE Chef's Kitchen, NEW outdoor spa and NEW 4-burner outdoor gas grill. Among the creature comforts, The Dolphin Hale touts A/C in the greater living area, Smart Flat Screen TVs, USB ports, and Comfort Height toilets.* Moreover, The Dolphin Hale sleeps up to 10 in real beds--no futons or sofa-sleepers here! The heart of this home is the spacious Chef's Kitchen (Viking Double-Oven and Viking 6-Burner Gas Stove-top) and Island (seats 6) serving as a great place for casual breakfasts or Happy Hour!

Located in the master-planned community of Princeville, guests of The Dolphin Hale also will appreciate its proximity to the Princeville shopping center, golf courses and 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay--all within walking distance of the house. In addition, there is a jungle path to the private Kaweonui Beach aka Sealodge Beach that can be hiked in about 10-minutes, but it is not maintained and caution is advised when wet. Further, the world famous Hanalei Beach Park is just minutes away by car and is well worth a visit. Upon returning to The Dolphin Hale after your day trip to any one of the numerous island attractions, relax in the NEW 7-person spa off the lower lanai, or have drinks and barbecue on the upper lanai--both overlooking the ocean. The sound of the surf breaking below also can be heard from the guest rooms, so open the windows and enjoy the cool Trade Winds as well as the amenities of The Dolphin Hale on your next visit to the North Shore of Kauai.

In short, The Dolphin Hale is full of aloha--providing the spaces and amenities that make leaving hard to do. If you will be connecting with family/friends who reside on island or are lodging at other VR/Resort Accommodations during your dates of stay at The Dolphin Hale, please disclose at the time of booking. Also, toddlers and babies are counted in the number for your party.

Please be advised that The Dolphin Hale sits between two homes occupied by full-time residents. As a good neighbor policy, bachelor or bachelorette parties, weddings, tea ceremonies, receptions or other such events are prohibited. Note: This property utilizes Minut--a noise level monitoring system to help you avoid visits from the Princeville Patrol. Blink security cameras also are in use on the exterior of the home.

- Mahalo, Tammy Russell-Rice, Owner

NOTE: Please be mindful of the 4PM Check-In and 10AM Check-Out when making plans. Both practices are needed to ensure our Professional Housekeeping staff has the time required to clean and otherwise make The Dolphin Hale presentable and safe for all. Further, you won't find any funky shower curtains in this house. Again, in order for ALL of this to transpire, housekeeping must be able to start at 10AM. So, please do not oversleep.

* We strive to ensure that The Dolphin Hale functions as it should upon your arrival. We, however, cannot guarantee that the A/C, spa, televisions, appliances, outdoor grill, high speed internet, window shades, etc. will not malfunction or break down or even be available during your stay. Therefore, no refunds or adjustments will be made for any mechanical, structural or operational failure regardless of the cause.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 3,844 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 35

Check-out

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn OFF AC
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

See Rental Agreement for a complete list of House Rules. Mahalo
Spa Rules Apply - Please ask for a copy. Hours of Operation 9A - 9P.
Grill Rules Apply - Please ask for a copy. First propane tank is complimentary.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Minors are 0 -17 years of age.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 540130140000, GE-009-647-0016-01, TA-009-647-0016-01

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Princeville, this holiday home is next to a golf course and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Princeville travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Makai Golf Club
    Princeville Makai Golf Club
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Double Rainbow,Princeville center,Kauai
    Princeville Center
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Anini Beach featuring a sandy beach
    Anini Beach
    11 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sealodge Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Island Sails
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hanalei Poke
    10 min drive
  • Wishing Well Shave Ice
    9 min drive
  • Wishing Well Coffee & Tea
    9 min drive
  • Tahiti Nui
    9 min drive
  • Kalypso Island Bar & Grill
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe Ocean View family home full of ALOHA! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe Ocean View family home full of ALOHA!?

As of 14 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe Ocean View family home full of ALOHA! on 19 Feb 2026 start from NZ$3,652.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe Ocean View family home full of ALOHA!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe Ocean View family home full of ALOHA!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe Ocean View family home full of ALOHA!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe Ocean View family home full of ALOHA! located?

This family-friendly Princeville holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Sealodge Beach and Island Sails. Hideaways Beach and Princeville Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Dolphin Hale - Deluxe Ocean View family home full of ALOHA! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Wonderful property at a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

Wonderful house for our family vacation. Very spacious and great view of the ocean.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond expectations

Beautiful house in a spectacular location!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Dolphin Hale. A great location with beautiful ocean views from the back deck. Really convenient to all activities on the North Shore of Kauai. The gourmet kitchen was very well appointed and equipped and we cooked and enjoyed some fabulous meals. Having a high-chair available was very handy for our young ones. There was some great beach gear (chairs and umbrellas) that we utilized almost every day. The house did get a little on the warm side during the day with just one A/C unit in the main room, but it would eventually cool down in the late afternoon with the windows open and a nice breeze coming in. We highly recommend this house and look forward to coming back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Home

Location was great with beautiful ocean views. Home was perfect for our family of 10 and enjoyed meals and hanging out in the kitchen and dining room. Check-in and check-out was simple and communication with property manager was excellent. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devainder G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolphin Hale

Very Nice Ocean view property in a Excellent neighbourhood we gad a wonderful family vacation Thank you for hosting us The property is excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Had a great time with a few adventures
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dolphin Hale was perfect for our family vacation at Princeville. We had our family, our sister's family and our mother on this trip. This home is in a beautiful neighborhood. We enjoyed eating together at the large dining table, then we could hang out together in the living area with great views of lush green trees and the ocean. The deck is spacious. The kitchen is fantastic with very nice appliances and everything you need to prep, cook, and serve food. There was plenty of counter space for food prep. A new rice cooker was provided for our use. There is a separate beverage fridge on the main floor and a separate freezer in the garage. The bed rooms are downstairs and have ceiling fans and an extra fan. The garage has a washer/dryer and even a long table is provided to make it easier to fold clothes and towels. It is obvious that the owner has put much thought and consideration into making this place a very comfortable home away from home. We had such a wonderful stay at The Dolphin Hale and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

stephan w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This home was absolutely amazing, and the view beeathtaking! We were a family with 8 adults and 5 children aged 1-4. The living area and kitchen offered plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything necessaryfor meal prep, anto sit meals were all ableg
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and great location.

The house worked well for our family of 9- ranging from tween to older adults. The kitchen was beautiful and fun for us to cook and share meals together.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kauai Family vacation at Dolphin Hale

The home was lovely and accommodated the 8 of us. Beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kauai’s beauty

This house is beautiful and has wonderful views! It is in a perfect location for exploring the beauty that Kauai offers! Beach access has changed from listing and is farther away from the house!Our host was wonderful and very responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KONNIE K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vrbo ever!!

We love everything about the vrbo. Kitchen , view, beds, safety, parking, location. Definitely would stay sgain
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnell G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time

Awesome home with many amenities. My family loved the view from the patio. We plan to come back to Princeville in the near future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P., Modesto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful North Shore House

House was well appointed and laid out for a family vacation with 8 adults. Gorgeous views of the ocean and sunrise/sunsets. Love the north shore location but easy to get to other side of island as well. Second time to Kauai but won’t be the last! Mahalo Dolphin Hale!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved the Dolphin Hale!

We can't think of enough great things to say about the Dolphin Hale. The house is gorgeous and well-maintained, and the view is incredible. Check-in and check-out were easy, and communication was seamless. We would love to bring our family back here for future vacations. Thank you for a wonderful trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding North Shore Property

We had a wonderful stay at Dolphin Hale with our family. The property (and process) fully met all of our high expectations. Amazing kitchen and view from the living area. Very walkable neighborhood with albatross nests at nearby properties.It is a slit level home that requires a lot of steps which wasn’t a problem for us. Upstairs living area and entry bedroom are AC’d. All other bedrooms downstairs (no AC) which cooled down nicely each evening.Would highly recommend this home for anyone looking for a large property in the Princeville neighborhood. FYI - We walked 20 min to catch the shuttle bus at the Makai golf course which took us to the Nāpali Coast hike.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolphin Hale House: A wonderful Addition to Paradise

The Dolphin Hale House set the perfect stage for our stay in Beautiful Kauai We not only enjoyed your comfortable and lovely accommodations but were impressed by your well appointed kitchen as well as the well thought out comforts in the entire house . We couldn't have desired more!! Many Thanks from us all. Would definitely like to stay at The Dolphin Hale in the future!!! Gabrielle
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fabulous fun

the home and view were beautiful. centrally located and close to grocery store, which was a plus for last minute items. after active days filled with hiking, golfing, foiling, snorkeling, etc., the hot tub was an added bonus for tired muscles. kitchen : eating areas were roomy for nine adults sharing cooking duties. home layout also allowed for quiet:me time for individuals as well. we couldn’t have asked for a better home our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Celebration

Thank you for opening your beautiful home! The view and accommodations were amazing and the welcome gift was a nice touch and much appreciated. The house was well-stocked and organized and had everything we needed with instructions and labels for just about everything. Our family birthday and retirement celebrations were made even more special by our stay in this lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel H., Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place, wonderful neighborhood

My family fell in love with both the home and the location as soon as we arrived. It has big, open, accommodating spaces for large family gatherings, a great kitchen layout for large group cooking experiences, quiet tucked in patios for a little solitude. The bedrooms are nicely appointed and arranged for a variety of guests. The home is clean and well taken care of. We all had a wonderful reunion experience that will be remembered and appreciated by us all. Mahalo
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable!

This was an unbelievable vacation! We have been to Hawaii four different times, and this was by far our favorite house to stay in! The house was even better than the pictures you see in the listing. It was very clean, well stocked, easy, check-in process,and the property manager was very attentive. The house itself was amazing! Awesome views, awesome kitchen, awesome hot tub overlooking the ocean. We even saw whales from the deck! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolphin Hale is an absolute GEM!

What a beautiful place to stay. My group of 8 had an amazing stay. It was so nice having 3 bedrooms with en suite’s to accommodate our multi-generational family. Everyone had their own private little space, but then a large dining room table and living room that could accommodate all of us when we wanted to be together. The kitchen is unbelievably beautiful and very well stocked. The property managers were very easy to stay in touch with and very helpful with answers and tips. Tammy was really helpful with suggestions before I got there to solve a couple of concerns that I had. An absolute haven and would 100% stay again if I have my big crew in the future. Thank you, Dolphin Hale, Tammy and Nancy for an amazing vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very special location

This was a very special property. Location perfect- near everything- shops, restaurants and multiple beaches. Kitchen was amazing as was living area. Only negative was some minor things that needed repairs -but didn’t hurt our overall impression. Biggest issue was that we were there in August and there was no ac in bedrooms. They did have plenty of fans for bedrooms and in the main room and one bedroom there was ac. Putting window ac in other bedrooms would make it perfect. However, it is near the ocean (amazing views) so it helped at night. Maybe we were unlucky having very hot week but it was not all bad since it encouraged our entire family to always gather in main room.😂
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023