Thinking about a vacation to Kauai?

Save time on your Airbnb Kauai rental search with our recommendations!

We searched every Kauai neighborhood for the best Airbnb rentals in Kauai...so you wouldn't have to! In this comprehensive Kauai vacation rentals guide, we only recommend the best Airbnb Kauai rentals.

The properties we show here were selected based on a combination of the following factors: the number of Airbnb reviews of the property itself, the quality of the host, the location, and its relative comparison to other Kauai Airbnb rentals.

Elegant accommodations in the most gorgeous setting on the planet? Yes, please! 

Set in Princeville, this condo showcases breathtaking views from every room. A short walk to the beach. On site tennis and swimming pool. Make this your Kauai home base as you're a short drive from Hanalei, Kilauea Lighthouse, Tunnels Beach, and Kalalua Trailhead.

This family friendly home sits on a golf course and boasts amazing views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Gaze on the mountains, the lush golf course, and even waterfalls in the distance.

The house sits on a huge lot with guava, banana and avocado trees in a gorgeous Princeville neighborhood.

This Air bnb Kauai option is a two bedroom condo perched high on a bluff overlooking beautiful cliffs that fall into the ocean.

You will enjoy the serenity and calm location that is close to Hanalei Pier and the Princeville Shopping Center. 

Stay in the most stylish house in North Kauai. Perched cliffside and tucked up against the jungle, you can escape reality for awhile in this 3 bedroom Airbnb Kauai vacation rental.

Enjoy your time at this charming oasis, conveniently located in the heart of Princeville.

This is two bedroom cottage is a couples paradise on the south shore of Kauai.

This expertly decorated house is a fantastic jumping-off point for exploring all of Poipu and the west side of the island.

Wide open floor plan, spacious common areas, and surrounded by the Kiahuna Golf Course, your group of up to 8 guests will be completely comfortable at this house in Poipu.

It's a luxury townhouse that is brand new, centrally located to the beach, golf, dining and shopping. 

Live in luxury on an oceanview bluff! Immaculate inside, lush and breezy on the outside. If you want to experience oceanside vacation in Kauai, this Poipu Airbnb is ideal.

Situated atop a lava rock cliff, the beach is literally just steps away, and wrap-around porch affords views of incredible Hawaiian sunsets during your entire stay.

Do everything you want in West Kauai at your own speed. Cute, clean, and spacious, this plantation cottage has been restored and resides on an oceanfront estate.

Close to Kekaha Beach, Waimea Canyon, and the original JoJo's Shave Ice stand.

Spend your days exploring the west side of the island of Kauai from this quaint Waimea vacation rental, and then come back and sit on the porch and watch the most gorgeous Hawaiian sunset you've ever seen.

Get a rental car so you can hit the west side's many natural wonders like Waimea Canyon and Polihale State Park.

The gorgeous interior matches the exquisite exterior surroundings. Kekaha on Kauai is an escape from the traditional tourist trappings. You'll be far enough away from the hotels and people, but close enough to all of West Kauai's attractions.

This area of Kauai, close to Waimea, feels remote and distant from the rest of the island.

Two bedrooms make this a fantastic retreat for two couples or a family of four.

We love the ample use of beechwood and marble floors, and the spiral staircase adds an artistic flourish. 

Enjoy first-class accommodations at a fraction of the cost of the nearby resort hotels.

The advantages of staying in Kapaa Town are the easy access to the airport and the central location to explore all other parts of Kauai.

The owners of this luxury home in Kapaa have filled its walls with artwork from Kauai artist Steven Valiere. The vibe is decidely "surfy" without being campy and lends itself perfectly to the overall ambiance. 

Combine luxury decor with the oceanfront proximity to the beach and you've got the makings of a fantastic Hawaiian vacation rental.

The owners playfully call this rental "Sandcastles" and you not only have a majestic 3 bedroom house to yourself, but you also have the run of one of Kauai's best kept secrets, Aliomanu Beach.

Even though it is located near to the conveniences of Anahola, this Kauai Air bnb rental feels like secluded Hawaii thanks to its partially hidden house and immaculate green grounds.

This is one of the most luxurious Kauai Airbnb houses available on the island. 

Set on 10 acres on a cliff overlooking Pila'a Beach on Kauai's North Shore, this property is in the same neighborhood as Mark Zuckerberg's Kauai escape. There are so many spots to bask in the panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean to the east and green lush mountains to the west. A private walking path leads down to a quiet and picturesque beach below.

Normally we only list one "luxury pick" but we couldn't help ourselves; we just had to mention Ikena Lani, which overlooks Kalihiwai Bay. 

3500 square feet of vacation bliss, this estate has everything you could dream of in a Kauai retreat: media room, private pool, incredible views, custom everything, gourmet kitchen. It has it all.