Kilauea Lakeside Estate

Located in a wildlife refuge on its own private lake on the island of Kauai, Kilauea Lakeside Estate is a beautiful, secluded Hawaiian retreat, perfect for honeymoons and family vacations. This totally private resort has been described as the best private Kauai retreat in the Hawaiian islands. The gated, botanical garden retreat consists of a 4-acre peninsula surrounded by a private 20-acre freshwater lake. Very secluded pool and spa. The estate is rented by a non profit foundation and offers a truly unique experience. Featured Amenities: 8 Person Hot Tub Salt Water pool SUP boards Kayaks Inflatable Boat 100 Yard Golf Hole Putting Green *Small cottage near the pool could possibly be occupied by owners please call to verify* Tvncu #4302 GE/TA-185-795-5840-01 -Review written by guest- I love this Hawaiian-style, eco-friendly, and art filled home. The floorplan is contemporary so it affords you all the conveniences of modern life, but with an abundance of traditional flourishes making you feel that you are seeing the “real” Hawaii. Plus the huge living area is filled with natural light with large screened sliding doors giving you all the enjoyment of outdoor living without the bugs. The structure is not only comfortable, beautiful, and well appointed, but there are wonderful hidden gems everywhere– like the distinctive needlework of Sumba textiles, or the elegant reclining stone bodhisattva in the bathroom, which, like the bathroom, also looks out on a spectacular view of the lake, to the base of the dining room table which has been made from a massive tree trunk with its roots smoothed out to support the weight of the tabletop, to the large cheerful Balinese paintings of tropical plants. This place has loads of charm, and is very private. The photos on the site give you a good idea of the main rooms. It is unique, and spacious; it is stylish, modern, and artsy– everything you might want in a Hawaiian get-away or retreat. We felt instantly at home. There are also several attached and covered porches for relaxing, eating and daydreaming, which we took full advantage of. I am an avid cook, and the kitchen has everything you could possibly need PLUS there is a grill, with a view of the one hole golf course right on the lawn! Grounds: The house is surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, and from every room on the East side of the house you look across the property to the picturesque lake filled with bird life. Fruit trees line the drive to the house with not only the requisite oranges and other citrus trees but also star fruit, rambutan, and mango trees. In December the star fruit is truly amazing. The lovely stone lined salt water pool and hot tub are a short walk down a rustic path bordered by a rushing stream. At night, lit by only the moon and stars above, I could almost imagine I was stepping into another world. Location: I have only stayed in Poipu on previous trips to Kauai, but this vacation changed my mind forever. The North side of the island is lush and peaceful and we found everything we needed in the nearby towns of Kilauea and Princeville (just a few miles down the road). The house is also located in a wildlife refuge so it is akin to living in a well groomed park. It really did feel like we were trusted guests with the run of the place free of other tourists and the trappings of a resort vacation. Host: Steve was so incredibly helpful, friendly, and amiable as well as very communicative. His suggestions for local shops and restaurants were extremely helpful and he had a genuine concern about our well being. All these factors made our experience truly exceptional. The house has everything you might need, and Steve very generously lent us a couple of extra snorkel gear bags so that everyone in our party could take advantage of the amazing reef-life close by at Anini Beach where you can swim with the sea turtles. Five stars - both for the turtles and Steve!