Anini Beach! Couples, Families, Reunions, Last Minute Deals!

Our family of 17--ages 2 to 92 years--celebrated my mother's 90th birthday for a week at Anini Place. We rented the whole property to accommodate our numbers and we found it perfect to suit our needs. Among our group were 6 children. They and their parents were on the second level which allowed them to play inside or outside on their lanai while the older members who's rooms were on the uppermost level could enjoy quieter times when desired on the upper lanai or indoors. There are copious amounts of beach gear from kayaks to snorkeling equipment and we used it all. There are even huge tubes with a platform just right for taking small children out from the shore safely. On Anini beach the water is shallow and lends itself best to families with young children. We all enjoyed it and there are lovely trees to sit under--on provided beach chairs--if you just want to soak up the amazing view in the shade. While not lavishly stocked with cooking equipment, the kitchen contained everything we needed and we cooked there everyday. We all noticed that the beds were especially comfortable so everyone slept well and it was great to have a private bath for every bedroom. This also gave each family group privacy. After touring most of the island, we all preferred the north where we were located. Some of our group hiked 4 or 8 miles of the Kalalau Trail--amazing--which is on the north side of the island and we loved seeing the Na Pali Coast with Na Pali Catamaran located in Hanalei. Hanalei was our favorite town. Check out Hanalei Coffee Roasters. The folks are friendly, their menu delicious and you might run into James Bond like we did. Our big dinners out were at Tidepools, Hukilau Lanai and Duke's--all excellent and with great views, but Tidepools won hands down for the ambience at night. We made birthday celebration arrangements in advance at both Duke's & Hukilau Lanai and were thrilled with the results at both restaurants. These restaurants are all about a 45-minute drive south toward Lihue. Our hosts, Greg and Joanne couldn't have been more helpful to us. Before we arrived, they promptly answered our queries about the property and were readily available once we arrived to help out in any way. The photos most definitely reflect the appearance and amenities listed on the Anini Place website and the property is well maintained. I would definitely recommend this property to others and would like to come back again myself. Aloha!