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

BREAKING NEWS 5/25: The Transient Accommodation Tax (TAT) in Hawaii is increasing. Starting January 1, 2026, the state's portion of the TAT will rise from 10.25% to 11%. Kauai County levies an additional 3% TAT, resulting in a rate of 14%. The purpose of this increase is to fund climate change mitigation projects, including those related to wildfires and beach erosion. This new amount may not be reflected on Vrbo booking detail/quotes for 2026 bookings, but will be added after the fact if not.

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.