Lanai Vacation Rentals - Resorts and Vacation Homes

Lanai vacation rentals offer a wide choice in accommodations for anyone visiting this tiny, peaceful and secluded Hawaiian island. Lanai vacation rentals range from luxury plantation style homes, many dating back to the 1800s, to charming bed and breakfast establishments. Depending upon your needs, Lanai vacation rentals have the ideal accommodations to make your visit to Lanai a perfect vacation.

Lanai is the most secluded of the Hawaiian islands and has a population of only 5,000 people. Most of the residents live in Lanai City, which is an elevated town built by the Dole Plantation for the benefit of its workers. The Dole Plantation still operates in Lanai and is the largest pineapple plantation in the world. Lanai is also known as "The Pineapple Island."

There is much to do and see in Lanai, and all is a stone-throw away, making it a perfect vacation spot for those who wish to get away from stress, traffic and noise. Those who visit this beautiful island will find peace and tranquility never before imagined. Lanai vacation rentals offer the best choice in accommodations as they offer a "home away from home" setting. Lanai vacation rentals have amenities that one finds at home, making them convenient and comfortable.

In addition to the charming town of Lanai City, visitors can enjoy nature, history, swimming, golf, dining and snorkeling. There is literally something for all tastes in Lanai, and although its industry revolves mostly around agriculture, Lanai is considered one of the more "upscale" vacation spots in the Pacific.

One point of interest on this island can be found on the Eastern shore. Shipwreck Beach is named for the remains of a World War II ship that sits on a reef just off shore. Shipwreck Beach consists of eight miles and is the home to many shells and timbers. It is an ideal place for hiking and collecting sea shells but, because the waters around Shipwreck Beach tend to be very rough, it is not considered a safe place for swimming.

The best beaches in Lanai are found on the south east part of the island. These beaches face Hulopoe Bay and feature clean, crisp water as well as an opportunity to snorkel and observe sea creatures.

Not only does Hulopoe Bay feature the most beautiful beaches on the island, this area is also home to the Marine Life Conservation District. In addition to seeing tropical fish while snorkeling, dolphins frolic in these waters making it an ideal place to take children of all ages who love these playful and intelligent ocean inhabitants.

Other activities and points of interest can easily be reached from Lanai vacation rentals. These include The Munro Trail, a hiking trail consisting of seven miles that takes hikers through both mountainous terrain and rain forests to an elevated site where they can see several of the other Hawaiian islands; Kanepuu Preserve where rare plant life such as Lanai sandalwood and Hawaiian gardenia as well as other endangered plant life can be observed; Luahiwa Petroglyphs that date back to ancient Hawaii; and The Garden of the Gods, a former sacred place of worship filled with brick-red rocks of all shapes and sizes.

Because the island is only 140 miles in size, all attractions and activities are easily accessible while staying at Lanai vacation rentals, making them the perfect accommodation choice for your island holiday.