Makaleha Bed and Coffee

Recently stayed here, first the good, beautiful setting, quiet except for the birds and roosters/​chickens in the morning (welcome to Kauai), the common room is very large, great place for breakfast, the room was clean. Cathy and her husband were out of town during our week stay, she responded to phone call and email very quickly and seemed very concerned about our having a good stay and the rates are very reasonable. The not so good: no AC, we stayed in the back room that had no cross ventilation. Opened the window and had just the screen door for some air, however the other couple can easily see you… the place could use a sensor light outside, we arrived at night, no lights were on, difficult to find our way. The door — Cathy stated that it was «sticky» — stuck was more like it, I had to bang on it about 5 – 10 times with great strength to open it, the door from hell! Mixed bag, I think they are trying their best, would be a better experience with a few improvements… overall, we enjoyed our time on the island, AC would have been nice, lying there at night trying to go to sleep sweating…

My wife and I stayed here for 6 nights in Jun15 for our honeymoon. We reserved everything via email months in advance, and were pleased to find that the price is very reasonable.
Here are some things we liked about our stay:
–Location: The house is located inland toward the mountains, but not so far that it’s a long drive to anything. The area is at a slightly higher elevation, so it was a bit cooler at night. You are centrally located on the island, so if you intend to visit places such as Waimea Canyon, Hanalei Bay, and Ke’e Beach all in the same trip, you won’t be too far from either.
–The neighborhood: The area is very quiet and tame, but you are no more than 15 minutes away from late night food and drink if you want it. There are various wildlife around such as donkeys, horses, and the famous Kauai roosters. You’ll also see plenty of geckos of all sizes. The surrounding area had a nice feeling of being both remote and close to civilization.
The owners: Ben and Kathy were both very pleasant to deal with, and helpful with any requests. They gave us numerous tips on local restaurants and other things to do on the island. We always felt that they were available when needed, but they never bugged us for anything. In fact, I had to track them down in order to pay for our stay on the last day.
The House: The room and common area felt like home. There are only two rooms, so you only have to share the place with one other couple. The decorating was very well done without feeling over the top, and the beds were comfortable. It was a great place to unwind after several long days of hiking and swimming. On one of our days, we decided to relax all day and watch movies on the home theatre. It was very nice to have this as an option.
There are only a few things that we did not like. It was pretty difficult to find, but you can probably chalk that up to me being terrible with directions. Also there was no AC, but we understand that energy is very expensive on the islands, and we were happy to go without. We would have preferred more outdoor lighting. I understand that mood that they are trying to set, but it was so dark in some areas, we couldn’t see where we were going without a flashlight.
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our honeymoon in Kauai, and the Makaleha Bed and Coffee is a big reason why. We intend to return in the (hopefully) near future.

Makaleha Bed and Coffee is a terrific escape from the busyness of a hotel while providing the comfort of a major resort. It is a quiet getaway found on the foothills of the Kaua’i mountains. Fantastic morning views are only one of the many highlights found in Makaleha. Ben and Cathy were exceptionally friendly and provided extensive knowledge of excellent places to visit during your visit on the island. We simply can’t wait to return and enjoy the fresh fruit in the mornings, the incredible views throughout the day and the wholesome comfort that we enjoyed during our stay.

My husband and I stayed at Makaleha for 4 days last week. We loved the house! The grounds are beautiful and very relaxing. Views of the mountains and lots of green. The common area is huge, great kitchen, all appliances and other things needed for a cook (spices, oils, coffee, etc). We had the corner room and it is very comfortable, cozy and you feel like home right away. Great simple décor as well!
We also enjoyed all the animals (their sounds) and the way to sun and moonlight kissed our faces in bed.

I needed to find a great place to stay on Kauai to surprise my boyfriend for his 30^th birthday. I was on a budget but wanted something to impress. I went looking on Trip Advisor and beyond and came up with Makaleha Bed & Coffee. As soon as we got there, I knew I had picked right.
Makaleha is located just mauka (mountain side) of Kapaa Town. It’s a couple miles up so you get the peace and serenity of country but all the convenience of being close to Kapaa. The room was spacious (hotel-​room-​size or bigger) with a private bath and a walk in closet. The common area has a nice kitchenette, comfy couches, big tv, a gas grill, and a great porch to eat any meal of the day and take in the Makaleha Mountains.
I went with a bed and coffee even though I’m not a super sociable person with strangers at hotels because I figured we wouldn’t be there much anyway. It turned out though that we actually WANTED to stay in some parts of our stay because of how warm and inviting the place was. Cathy and Ben are great. They offer advice on restaurants, hikes, and other cool things to check out. They also give you your own space to enjoy and take in the surroundings. And, if you have any questions before or even during your stay, they are really good about getting back to you quickly with answers.
We will be going to Kauai again for a weekend vacation again, that’s for sure. And we will also stay with Ben and Cathy again for sure!