TVNC-5103 24/7 On Island contact: Layna Larot (Phone shared with check in info) ------ A restful retreat from the noise....the news and concerns that surround us. Wake up the sound of surf and jungle fowl. 1,800 sq ft/ 167 sq m. on 1/4 acre lot. Rainbow House, a tropical, and colorful three bedroom retreat, capable of sleeping up to six, with all the amenities you would want or expect. A block from the beach and town of Hanalei. Caveat Emptor! Surfs Up...Heads Up! Before you go further or register to book, know that our Hanalei property is located in a tsunami evacuation zone. In case of tsunami or any other natural disaster here are the steps in seeking higher ground. --Hurricane or Tsunami Evacuation Plan and Route-- FROM: Rainbow House : (5278 Malolo Place, Hanalei, HI 96714) TO: Princeville/Hanalei Fire Station (5-4390 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, HI 96722) Know that there is a monthly testing of the statewide outdoor warning siren system which is done in conjunction with a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the emergency alert system at 11:45 a.m. on the first county/state government workday of the month. If you hear the siren at any other time than the first workday of the month and siren keeps sounding please tune into your radio for further information. For tsunami and hurricanes, present weather science allows us several hours of warning. Place necessary possessions in your car and drive out Malolo Place to Malolo Road and take a left to Kuhio Hwy (#560). On Kuhio Highway take another left East. Keep driving east until you cross the Hanalei River Bridge and gain the bluffs of Princeville and you get to the Hanalei/Princeville Fire Station where you can get further information. In case of hurricane you may want to find accommodations further from the beach and bay or seek a Red Cross Shelter. -------- Rainbow House is built in the old style of "board and batten" and on stilts; graced with high ceilings to keep the days cool. The Rainbow House is located on the second level above parking, laundry and storage room. You'll find ceiling fans in every room as well. Old fashioned double hung windows are found throughout and will keep the hottest day at bay, as well as offer great views from most rooms. Lanai of the Rainbow House from the perspective of a hammock looking into the mountains Back porch of the Rainbow House overlooking the back lawn The panorama from the spacious lanai, kitchen, and dining room offers some exquisite views of waterfalls cascading in the distance. The tiled lanai has a bench, hammock, chairs, and a lazy rocking chair where you can spend the day counting waterfalls. The screened back porch has a table and chairs and a delightful view of the garden. The dining and living area boasts a big dining room table with chairs and two comfortable couches. Both areas are great to linger and to lounge. A DVD player and small inventory of Videos are there to entertain. High speed internet provided. To adjust you to the island pace and way of life, we have eliminated land line telephone and Cable TV. Custom kitchen cabinetry with a counter of blue tile work encloses a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, and a vented four burner stove and oven. The kitchen is well supplied with all the essentials necessary to easily cook and dine. Includes towels and linens (organic percale sheets). Multicolored bright tinted plastered walls with arches and custom motifs have ceramic wall sconces highlighting Brazilian red cherry floors in every room. Each bedroom is tastefully well appointed with a queen sized bed, closet, curtains, and linens. Master bathroom with pedestal sink and shower Two bathrooms are colorfully tiled with contrasting pedestal sinks and showers. One bathroom has a old fashioned claw tub which is especially useful for a "soak " after a day of hiking or surfing. Below, on the first floor is the entrance leading into a small foyer with a private entrance leading to a tiled laundry area equipped with a washer and dryer; this laundry areas is shared with the occupants of the nearby Garden Cottage vacation rental which is nestled and landscaped on the NW corner of the property. ----------------------------------------- Outside and below: There are some body boards and beach chairs for enjoying nearby Hanalei Bay. === Walking access to the beach and or town which has has post office, shops and restaurants. There is periodically a caretaker/concierge who stays below premises and maintains property and helps/informs guests. I check my emails neurotically and available by cell phone. (EMAIL HIDDEN) or cell: (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Hanalei has to be one of the more beautiful residential areas in all of Hawaii. Sandwiched between the bay of Hanalei and distant mountains, often festooned with waterfalls. Walking or renting a bicycle is a classic way to enjoy the town, *If you like to surf, you are more than welcome to join me when in town, to a board meeting. I leave and walk at dawns early light to star studded sky along Hanalei Bay, and surf for more or less 3 hours every day. >>Living with Covid-19<< Before Covid-19 we were utilizing many of the cleaning practices now being recommended by ABB/CDC. Many of our past reviews have commented on the cleanliness of our units. Know we will continue to institute these practices to insure your continued safe stay with us. ------ *Parking is under the Rainbow House. **Please don't park on the adjoining West side of the house; to allow patrons of the Cottage to park. ------ Less is More at your Rainbow House Retreat To lessen the "noise" know that there is no Cable TV. There remains a flat screen TV for DVD’s + HIGH SPEED INTERNET /WIFI for downloads of favorite programs, movies and for communication purposes. -------- This is a working neighborhood. Not everybody is on vacation. Many of your neighbors are “early to bed and early to rise”. Noise travels well and far in our small cul-de-sac. Please try to be conscious, considerate, and courteous of your neighbors and keep the noise down of radios, TV, stereos, especially during any gatherings that extend past 9:00 p.m. --- Re Discounts: Please don’t ask. Off season or high season, when it comes to our home, know that we don’t offer any discount. We are glad to open our home and feel the price is fair for a couple, family, or friends. ---