Perched oceanfront above Secrets Beach in Kilauea, Hale Nanea Cottage is a charming and cozy villa only 300 yards from a mile-long beach offering guests a private and privileged experience on Kauai's North Shore.Combining a northwest-facing lanai with panoramic views of the azure Pacific Ocean, the result is the ideal recipe for regular romantic sunset delight. The interior is fitted with dark wood furnishings, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, honed limestone floors and elegant designer furniture. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in the sitting and dining areas afford spellbinding views of the sea and private gardens scattered throughout the lush and tropical 5-acre property. The gourmet kitchen with granite countertops comes equipped with state-of-the-art appliances and cookware, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch oven, cooktop and dishwasher and an Insta-hot water setup. The romantic bedroom has a queen bed with fine European linens and the marble bathroom has a large shower with dual heads and glass doors leading to a private, outdoor sitting area complete with a spa and outdoor shower.Nearby attractions include the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge as well as Kilauea town, just a mile down the road, offering several dining options along with boutique shopping and yoga. Princeville, just ten minutes by car, hosts two world-class golf courses and the luxurious St. Regis Princeville Resort and Spa. Hanalei, another five minutes by car, is home to not only the number one beach in America, Hanalei Bay, but a charming bohemian thoroughfare with numerous restaurants, eateries, surf shops, gift stores and coffee shops. Just minutes past Hanalei is where the apex of aesthetic beauty can be witnessed, with the road winding along between a deep ocean, exquisite beaches and towering peaks, ending at Ke'e Beach and the start of the world-famed Na Pali Coast, some of the best hiking on the planet.
