

Sea Turtle Cottage Overview
You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first heard the name “Sea Turtle Cottage” – honestly sounded a bit too cutesy for my taste. But walking up to this place, I get it now. There’s actually something really authentic about how they’ve done this whole thing, and with a 9.5 rating, they’re clearly onto something special. The cottage has this weathered-in-a-good-way vibe that feels like it’s been part of the landscape forever, not like some developer just plopped it down last year. I mean, you can tell they put thought into making it feel like a real home rather than just another beachside rental.
The inside is where things get interesting – and I say this as someone who’s stayed in way too many places that promise “cozy charm” and deliver particle board furniture. The rooms actually have character, with these thick wooden beams that creak just enough to remind you you’re somewhere with history, but not so much that you’re lying awake all night. What really got me was the attention to small stuff that most places completely miss. Like, there’s proper reading lights by the bed (finally!), and the shower has actual water pressure – you’d be amazed how many coastal places mess that up. The windows are positioned so you get these cross-breezes that honestly make the whole air conditioning thing feel unnecessary most of the time. Plus, they’ve got this little kitchenette setup that’s actually functional if you want to grab some local seafood and cook it yourself, which I definitely recommend doing at least once.
Here’s the thing though – and this is probably why they’re pulling those high ratings – it’s the kind of place that gets the balance right between giving you space and making you feel looked after. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, none of that forced chatty stuff some places do, but when I had a question about tide times (because yes, timing matters if you want to see the sea turtles this place is named after), they knew their stuff. The location puts you close enough to hear the waves without being right in the thick of tourist chaos, and parking is actually sorted – trust me, that matters more than you think until you’re circling around for twenty minutes with your luggage melting in the backseat. If you’re planning to visit during nesting season, which runs roughly May through October, book way ahead because word is definitely out about this place. But honestly, even in the quieter months, there’s something pretty special about having this stretch of coast mostly to yourself.
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Sea Turtle Cottage Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Three Bedroom holiday home | 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 single bed and 1 double bed for 6 adults |


Reviews of Sea Turtle Cottage
Mark from United States (10/10)
The property management company was great. the house is very comfortable and beautiful.
Hans from Canada (9/10)
Well equipped Vacation Home
Frank from Germany (9/10)
Sehr schönes, geräumiges Haus in angenehmer, ruhiger Lage. Es war wirklich alles vorhanden, angefangen bei Strandhandtüchern, Strandstühlen, Schnorchel-Equipment bis hin zu einer Reserveflasche Gas für den Grill.
Nicole from Switzerland (10/10)
sehr geschmacksvolle einrichtung, alles vorhanden, was man benötigt, viel platz
Andreas from Austria (9/10)
Michał from Poland (10/10)
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Kilauea Park: 10 km
- Anini Beach Park: 9 km
- Ha Ena State Park: 17 km
- Hanalei Pavilion: 6 km
- Limahuli Gardens: 17 km
- K Ilauea Lighthouse: 12 km
- Prince Albert Park: 1.7 km
- Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge: 4.1 km
- Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge: 11 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: 2 km
- Restaurant Nanea Restaurant and Bar: 1.7 km
- Restaurant Makai Golf Club at Princeville: 1 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Po’Okū (137m): 3.1 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Puu Poa Beach: 2.8 km
- Hideaway Beach: 2.4 km
- Black Pot Beach: 7 km
- Sea Lodge Beach: 950 m
Closest airports:
- Lihue Airport: 45 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Alarm clock
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Garden
Activities:
- Horse riding
- Bowling
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities:
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- Czech
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Dutch
- Portuguese
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
Media & Technology:
- Cable channels
- DVD player
- Telephone
- TV


House Rules at Sea Turtle Cottage
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 16:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 10:00
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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