Walking into this beach paradise in Anahola was a dream come true. The house and the area are amazing, and it was everything I wanted it to be to celebrate my retirement & 60th birthday with my husband, daughter, son-in-law, and 6-year-old granddaughter. The location is breathtaking, peaceful and the perfect place for our daily dose of vitamin sea.
Listening to the waves lulled us to sleep each night, and waking up to beautiful sunrises every morning started each day fresh with excitement & anticipation of new daily adventures. The lush native plants were a sight to behold; we marveled at their beauty as we walked and drove through the neighborhood and the island. The ocean in front of the house is calm and protected by the reef; we were mindful of being careful of all the wonderful sea life living in the reef.
We also enjoyed watching and listening to the chickens each day. It’s important not to feed them so that they forage for food on their own; it was fun watching mother hens teach their chicks to dig for bugs in the ground…their scurrying and chirps were delightful. We were also fortunate to see a monk seal on the beach…they are protected, and we kept our distance, but thoroughly enjoyed, quietly watching.
The house is beautifully decorated and generously stocked with everything needed for a perfect vacation. There were so many wonderful touches both inside and outside the home. David, the owner, is one of the nicest people we’ve ever met. He gave us many tips, and both he and his house manager, Jillian, went above and beyond to ensure we had a perfect week.
We met many wonderful people, saw amazing beauty, and look forward to visiting again soon. This was a life-changing vacation that will continue to fill our souls. Now, every morning when I’m starting my day sipping my hot tea, I’m brought back to my time sitting on the wonderful lanai of this Beach Home in Paradise, watching the sunrise, and dreaming of my return to Anahola & the beautiful island of Kaua’i.