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Luxury Beachfront Resort Vacation Rental in Kauai! For Rent By Owner!
Two master-bedroom suites. Three baths. Gourmet kitchen. All the snorkel and beach gear you need. All for LESS THAN THE COST OF A HOTEL ROOM!
"Your condo was amazing. My parents and I were more than pleased and very excited that we got a chance to spend a week in the most opulent condo we have ever seen. We can't think of anything we would change." Recent guest. See Guest Book page for more comments.
The Waipouli Beach Resort and Spa:
#1 in Hawaii
#7 in the US
#21 in the World
You'll love this two-master-bedroom suite condo in an oceanfront Luxury Kauai Resort that won the prestigious Parade of Homes Award of Excellence in 2006 and was rated #1 in Hawaii by the Expedia Insiders club. With the upscale design and fine materials of a luxury hotel, this unique combination of hotel-type amenities and the comforts of home will enable you to experience a luxurious yet affordable vacation on the Garden Island of Kauai. The Resort is located on the Eastside, an ideal central location for your Kauai vacation.
A day at Waipouli Beach Resort F402:
You might start your day with a golden sunrise, a cup of Hawaii-grown coffee and a candy-sweet papaya from the local farmers’ market or perhaps with a barefoot walk on the golden sands of Waipouli Beach. A passerby says, "Aloha." A lone fisherman casts his line. A kayaker heads out to sea. And, as the salt air clears your mind, you realize
…it feels different here…..
Surround yourself in the warm trade winds as you watch the shimmering waters of the Pacific and your children frolic in the 2-acre lazy-river pool. The pool winds through a lush tropical landscape complete with waterfalls, two water slides, a sand-bottom pool for young children, a "secret" grotto, and three whirlpool spas. Enjoy a refreshing drink and a snack at the Tahitian Lanai beachfront bar and grill. Treat yourself to a relaxing spa treatment at the on-site full-service AVEDA spa. Dine on the lanai as the sun sets with its nightly display of color. Lounge in the living room as you enjoy a full spectrum of entertainment with the large flat screen television, DVD, Stereo & CD player. Relax with a movie that was made on Kauai and try to identify where the scenes were filmed. Retreat to one of the tropical theme Master Bedroom Suites to enjoy a book from the condo library and the soothing sounds of the waves. Prepare a picnic lunch or a gourmet meal in a kitchen fit for a chef. Your condo is a place you will enjoy, remember, and look forward to visiting again.
Activities abound on Kauai. Kayaking, boogie boarding, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, body boarding, kite surfing, the list goes on. Your condo is equipped with snorkel gear for two adults and 2 children, boogie boards, and beach gear. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are just a few of the possible day's diversions. For the more adventurous, there's also hang gliding, deep-sea fishing, water-skiing and helicopter rides. All activities come with free-of-charge, breath-stealing, natural beauty. Also, while you can’t use this as an excuse every time you want to come, Kauai is a popular place to get married as well as to honeymoon.
Everything you need is within strolling distance. Coconut Marketplace, just down the road from Waipouli Beach Resort, features shops, restaurants, and live music. Kauai Village, across the road, has fine dining spots, hole-in-the-wall eateries, jewelry stores, art galleries, healing and wellness centers, grocery stores, and a pharmacy. You'll spot everything from fresh leis to fresh vegetables, aloha shirts to hibiscus soaps, and hand-carved koa bowls to handmade quilts.
Or--You might kick back and let your stress melt away in the warm sun and gentle trade winds of Kauai. Visitors sometimes have difficulty realizing they don’t have to leave the resort! Catamaran cruises, world-class golf courses, surfing, snorkeling, hiking, hula shows, luaus, and sight-seeing can easily use up your day. With weather that is moderate year around, it’s OK to lie for hours on the beach or by the pool, or sit on one of your lanais and watch the surf. The people of Kauai offer a welcoming spirit of aloha that makes you feel right at home. You will fall in love with the beauty of Kauai and its people.
Let Waipouli Beach Resort F402 become your Kauai home away from home!
Come "Live Aloha" on Kauai -and pass it on!
Why We Love Our Vacation Rental
The People:
Kauai History: Polynesian sailors reached Kauai in large, double-hulled canoes as early as the 5th century. Kauai was later “discovered” by the English in 1778. Many workers were imported for work in the sugar plantations. Today the residents of Kauai are quite diverse. Residents are descendents of many nationalities. Europeans Japanese and Filipino are in near-equal numbers, with a lesser proportion of Hawaiians, Chinese and others. Perhaps it's the natural beauty of Kauai that brings out the best in people or maybe it's the island tradition of gracious hospitality. Whatever the reason, you'll find that the people of Kauai offer a welcoming spirit of aloha that makes you feel right at home. We have fallen in love with the beauty of Kauai and it’s people.
Visiting Kauai gives you the opportunity to get a glimpse into the Hawaiian language. You'll enjoy the melodic sounds of the Hawaiian language and you may even start using a few words during your visit to the island. Most of us know the words aloha or mahalo, but you'll quickly add some new ones to your list.
The Beauty:
Kauai is known as the "Garden Island" due to its lush green landscape. Even among the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai stands out for the natural beauty of its sculptured cliffs, cascading waterfalls, quiet lagoons and pristine beaches. The rivers and streams nourish a phenomenal abundance of trees, flowering plants and exotic birds, many species of which cannot be found anywhere else. Scenic wonders include Waimea Canyon, Hanalei Valley, Kilauea Lighthouse and wildlife refuge, Fern Grotto, many stunning beaches and, for the courageous, Kalalau Valley.
You’ve probably seen more of Kauai than you realize, and a casual drive from our condo toward the north shore might surprise you as you pass the scene where stampeding dinosaurs nearly stomped the humans in “Jurassic Park”. Kauai has been used as a location for movies set in Brazil, Korea, Vietnam, Africa, and even Mars. So many movies have been set here you can take a tour which visits many movie locations.
Much of the island is untouched by human development, and you can explore it by foot, boat, plane or helicopter. The Waimea Canyon, “the grand canyon of the pacific”, the rocky NaPali Coast, and the beautiful Hanalei Valley offer breathtaking vistas. Or, you can simply drive through whispering palm groves, rolling hills and quaint villages. Perhaps you'll take advantage of some of the world's finest beaches, golf courses and restaurants. Or you might go hiking, surfing, snorkeling, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, ziplining, horseback riding, or driving among Kauai's unrivaled natural splendors. Possibilities for exploring the outdoor treasures on Kauai are unlimited. We keep a list of things we want to do and it keeps getting longer even though we try to do some of them whenever we can.
Or--You might kick back and let all your stress melt away in the warm sun and gentle trade winds of Kauai. You may have difficulty realizing you don’t have to do anything! Catamaran cruises, world-class golf courses, surfing, snorkeling, hiking, hula shows, luaus, and sight-seeing can easily use up your day. With weather that is moderate year around, it’s OK to lie for hours on the beach, or sit on one of your lanais and watch the surf. Also, while you can’t use this as an excuse every time you want to come, Kauai is a popular place to get married as well as to honeymoon.
Kauai's East Side,The Royal Coconut Coast:
The Waipouli Beach Resort in Kapaa Hawaii is located on the "Coconut Coast". Kauai's East Side is a region filled with history and culture. The landscape includes large groves of coconut trees and Wailua is a sacred and significant place for the ancient Hawaiian “ali’i” (royalty). Take advantage of all its offerings -- the Wailua River State Park, Fern Grotto, Wailua Falls, and other gems. Opaekaa Falls is an unforgettable photo op. A historic restored Hawaiian village lies on the riverbanks.
Be sure to find time for a leisurely stroll through Historic Kapaa Town and its funky and fine items including some great Hawaiian crafts, aloha-print shirts, jewelry and fine art objects.
Wherever you go, you'll quickly fall in love with our beautiful garden island of Kauai.
Come “Live Aloha” on our Kauai Island—and pass it on!
Guests Rave About Us! See Why! Luxury Hawaii Resort Condo + Snorkel and Beach Gear
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Luxury Beachfront Resort Vacation Rental in Kauai! For Rent By Owner!
Two master-bedroom suites. Three baths. Gourmet kitchen. All the snorkel and beach gear you need. All for LESS THAN THE COST OF A HOTEL ROOM!
"Your condo was amazing. My parents and I were more than pleased and very excited that we got a chance to spend a week in the most opulent condo we have ever seen. We can't think of anything we would change." Recent guest. See Guest Book page for more comments.
The Waipouli Beach Resort and Spa:
#1 in Hawaii
#7 in the US
#21 in the World
You'll love this two-master-bedroom suite condo in an oceanfront Luxury Kauai Resort that won the prestigious Parade of Homes Award of Excellence in 2006 and was rated #1 in Hawaii by the Expedia Insiders club. With the upscale design and fine materials of a luxury hotel, this unique combination of hotel-type amenities and the comforts of home will enable you to experience a luxurious yet affordable vacation on the Garden Island of Kauai. The Resort is located on the Eastside, an ideal central location for your Kauai vacation.
A day at Waipouli Beach Resort F402:
You might start your day with a golden sunrise, a cup of Hawaii-grown coffee and a candy-sweet papaya from the local farmers’ market or perhaps with a barefoot walk on the golden sands of Waipouli Beach. A passerby says, "Aloha." A lone fisherman casts his line. A kayaker heads out to sea. And, as the salt air clears your mind, you realize
…it feels different here…..
Surround yourself in the warm trade winds as you watch the shimmering waters of the Pacific and your children frolic in the 2-acre lazy-river pool. The pool winds through a lush tropical landscape complete with waterfalls, two water slides, a sand-bottom pool for young children, a "secret" grotto, and three whirlpool spas. Enjoy a refreshing drink and a snack at the Tahitian Lanai beachfront bar and grill. Treat yourself to a relaxing spa treatment at the on-site full-service AVEDA spa. Dine on the lanai as the sun sets with its nightly display of color. Lounge in the living room as you enjoy a full spectrum of entertainment with the large flat screen television, DVD, Stereo & CD player. Relax with a movie that was made on Kauai and try to identify where the scenes were filmed. Retreat to one of the tropical theme Master Bedroom Suites to enjoy a book from the condo library and the soothing sounds of the waves. Prepare a picnic lunch or a gourmet meal in a kitchen fit for a chef. Your condo is a place you will enjoy, remember, and look forward to visiting again.
Activities abound on Kauai. Kayaking, boogie boarding, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, body boarding, kite surfing, the list goes on. Your condo is equipped with snorkel gear for two adults and 2 children, boogie boards, and beach gear. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are just a few of the possible day's diversions. For the more adventurous, there's also hang gliding, deep-sea fishing, water-skiing and helicopter rides. All activities come with free-of-charge, breath-stealing, natural beauty. Also, while you can’t use this as an excuse every time you want to come, Kauai is a popular place to get married as well as to honeymoon.
Everything you need is within strolling distance. Coconut Marketplace, just down the road from Waipouli Beach Resort, features shops, restaurants, and live music. Kauai Village, across the road, has fine dining spots, hole-in-the-wall eateries, jewelry stores, art galleries, healing and wellness centers, grocery stores, and a pharmacy. You'll spot everything from fresh leis to fresh vegetables, aloha shirts to hibiscus soaps, and hand-carved koa bowls to handmade quilts.
Or--You might kick back and let your stress melt away in the warm sun and gentle trade winds of Kauai. Visitors sometimes have difficulty realizing they don’t have to leave the resort! Catamaran cruises, world-class golf courses, surfing, snorkeling, hiking, hula shows, luaus, and sight-seeing can easily use up your day. With weather that is moderate year around, it’s OK to lie for hours on the beach or by the pool, or sit on one of your lanais and watch the surf. The people of Kauai offer a welcoming spirit of aloha that makes you feel right at home. You will fall in love with the beauty of Kauai and its people.
Let Waipouli Beach Resort F402 become your Kauai home away from home!
Come "Live Aloha" on Kauai -and pass it on!
Why We Love Our Vacation Rental
The People:
Kauai History: Polynesian sailors reached Kauai in large, double-hulled canoes as early as the 5th century. Kauai was later “discovered” by the English in 1778. Many workers were imported for work in the sugar plantations. Today the residents of Kauai are quite diverse. Residents are descendents of many nationalities. Europeans Japanese and Filipino are in near-equal numbers, with a lesser proportion of Hawaiians, Chinese and others. Perhaps it's the natural beauty of Kauai that brings out the best in people or maybe it's the island tradition of gracious hospitality. Whatever the reason, you'll find that the people of Kauai offer a welcoming spirit of aloha that makes you feel right at home. We have fallen in love with the beauty of Kauai and it’s people.
Visiting Kauai gives you the opportunity to get a glimpse into the Hawaiian language. You'll enjoy the melodic sounds of the Hawaiian language and you may even start using a few words during your visit to the island. Most of us know the words aloha or mahalo, but you'll quickly add some new ones to your list.
The Beauty:
Kauai is known as the "Garden Island" due to its lush green landscape. Even among the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai stands out for the natural beauty of its sculptured cliffs, cascading waterfalls, quiet lagoons and pristine beaches. The rivers and streams nourish a phenomenal abundance of trees, flowering plants and exotic birds, many species of which cannot be found anywhere else. Scenic wonders include Waimea Canyon, Hanalei Valley, Kilauea Lighthouse and wildlife refuge, Fern Grotto, many stunning beaches and, for the courageous, Kalalau Valley.
You’ve probably seen more of Kauai than you realize, and a casual drive from our condo toward the north shore might surprise you as you pass the scene where stampeding dinosaurs nearly stomped the humans in “Jurassic Park”. Kauai has been used as a location for movies set in Brazil, Korea, Vietnam, Africa, and even Mars. So many movies have been set here you can take a tour which visits many movie locations.
Much of the island is untouched by human development, and you can explore it by foot, boat, plane or helicopter. The Waimea Canyon, “the grand canyon of the pacific”, the rocky NaPali Coast, and the beautiful Hanalei Valley offer breathtaking vistas. Or, you can simply drive through whispering palm groves, rolling hills and quaint villages. Perhaps you'll take advantage of some of the world's finest beaches, golf courses and restaurants. Or you might go hiking, surfing, snorkeling, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, ziplining, horseback riding, or driving among Kauai's unrivaled natural splendors. Possibilities for exploring the outdoor treasures on Kauai are unlimited. We keep a list of things we want to do and it keeps getting longer even though we try to do some of them whenever we can.
Or--You might kick back and let all your stress melt away in the warm sun and gentle trade winds of Kauai. You may have difficulty realizing you don’t have to do anything! Catamaran cruises, world-class golf courses, surfing, snorkeling, hiking, hula shows, luaus, and sight-seeing can easily use up your day. With weather that is moderate year around, it’s OK to lie for hours on the beach, or sit on one of your lanais and watch the surf. Also, while you can’t use this as an excuse every time you want to come, Kauai is a popular place to get married as well as to honeymoon.
Kauai's East Side,The Royal Coconut Coast:
The Waipouli Beach Resort in Kapaa Hawaii is located on the "Coconut Coast". Kauai's East Side is a region filled with history and culture. The landscape includes large groves of coconut trees and Wailua is a sacred and significant place for the ancient Hawaiian “ali’i” (royalty). Take advantage of all its offerings -- the Wailua River State Park, Fern Grotto, Wailua Falls, and other gems. Opaekaa Falls is an unforgettable photo op. A historic restored Hawaiian village lies on the riverbanks.
Be sure to find time for a leisurely stroll through Historic Kapaa Town and its funky and fine items including some great Hawaiian crafts, aloha-print shirts, jewelry and fine art objects.
Wherever you go, you'll quickly fall in love with our beautiful garden island of Kauai.
Come “Live Aloha” on our Kauai Island—and pass it on!
Property Information - Vacation By Owner
| Listing Title: | Guests Rave About Us! See Why! Luxury Hawaii Resort Condo + Snorkel and Beach Gear |
| Property Type: | Condo |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Sleeps: | 6 |
| Bathrooms: | 3 Full |
| Property ID #: | 2744 |
| Contact Name: | Kathleen Hall |
| Phone #: | 760-940-2797 |
Address:
Waipouli Beach Resort
Nearest Airport: Lihue(LIH)
Owner / Manager Personal Website:
Personal web site
Condo Features and Area Attractions
Best Places to Eat:
Restaurants: There are so many! We have a section in our Guest Manual with some of the nearby restaurants and some that we think are especially good. The Concierge in the lobby has a big book with the menus of all the restaurants on the Island. One place I love is Duke's an old-time restaurant in Lihue, in the Harbor area, about 15 minutes away. It has an amazing view, good food, and is kid-tolerant. You will think you are in Honolulu in the 1930s. For a splurge and an amazing sunset view, go to The Beach House in Poipu. Find out what time the sun sets and make a reservation for a half hour before that. If you are up north in the Kilauea Lighthouse area, there is a simple restaurant, Kilauea Fish Market, which is not expensive and very delicious. You can bring your own wine or beer (they don't have a liquor license) and sit on the patio.
Amenities and Condo Features:
Features of our Kauai Beachfont Vacation Rental Condo: This penthouse condo at the beachfront Waipouli Beach Resort on the Hawaiian "garden island" of Kauai is like a five star luxury beachfront hotel.Two master bedroom suites, three full baths and a full gourmet kitchen. This unique combination of hotel type amenities and home amenities (it sleeps six) will enable you to experience a luxury resort accommodation at a cheap vacation cost. We have included many extras to make your stay as enjoyable as possible with extra consideration to being "family friendly" Your condo is a fully-stocked vacation retreat for families with or without young children. It is also ideal for two couples traveling together. You will save hundreds of dollars by preparing one or more meals in your gourmet kitchen and making lunches for daily outings. This is a fourth-floor "Penthouse" condominium. There are two master bedroom suites, one with a king-size bed and the other with a queen-size bed. There is also a sleeper sofa in the living room. A third full bathroom is accessible from the entry hallway and from one of the master bedrooms. (See the floor plan.) The condo is finished in warm Indonesian woods and Peruvian travertine stone. Each room is equipped with a ceiling fan and for those who prefer it, the unit is equipped with central air conditioning. The condo overlooks the garden and pool area. There are three walk-out lanais; one is a large outside dining area. There is some ocean view from the King master suite where you can watch the surf. You can enjoy sounds of the surf from any room. We have provided the fun goodies to allow you to travel to Kauai and pack minimally. If it is snorkeling gear, boogie boards, ice chest, beach towels, beach mats, or sand toys you need, they are available for your enjoyment. We have also supplied a Kauai book selection, a "take-one-leave-one" library, popular board games, and a complete set of movies filmed on Kauai. You will enjoy trying to identify where the scenes were filmed. The kitchen is top-of-the-line stainless steel with granite countertops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator with ice-maker, a Wolf cook-top and convection oven, a Fisher-Paykel double drawer dishwasher and a General Electric microwave oven. There is also a complete set of minor appliances such as a coffee-maker, rice-maker, toaster, and blender as well as complete sets of cookware, dishes, and tableware. We have also included "extras" such as a roasting pan and electric carving knife for your holiday or other special-occasion feasts. If you want to try your hand at Island food, we have included a large collection of Hawaiian cookbooks. Facilities at a glance: Snorkel Gear, Boogie Boards, Beach Gear Two master bedroom/bathroom suites One King bed; one Queen bed Three full bathrooms Sleeps 6 with pull out sofa in living room Full, gourmet kitchen: just add food! Three walk-out lanais, one for dining Central air-conditioning Soaking tub for two Deep soaking tub Other condo amenities: Snorkel gear included, save on rentals! Beach Chairs, Towels, Ice Chests 3 Flat Panel TVs (living room and both bedrooms) with Cable DVD/CD and VHS Player Complete set of movies filmed in Kauai Honor system book collection Popular board games High-speed Internet Clock radios with iPod ports in both bedrooms Full-size stacked washer/dryer In-room safe Iron and ironing board Daily maid service (at additional cost) Linens/towels/beach towels Direct dial telephone, voice mail, complementary local calls Other Resort Amenities: Two-acre river pool with waterfalls, a "secret grotto" and flumed water slides Shallow sand-bottomed pool for toddlers Three sand-bottom whirlpool spas Located directly on a gorgeous sandy beach Beachfront bar servicing both the pool and the Beach. Live entertainment nightly. Full-service Aveda Salon and Spa Nearby Attractions: Across the road: supermarket, large pharmacy, health food store, restaurants Nearby: Coconut Marketplace: shopping, movies, restaurants, nightclub Nearby:About 15 minutes or less to the airport Nearby: Historic Wailua: home of the ancient ali'i' (royalty), Wailua falls, restored Hawaiian village, kayaking, Fern Grotto Less than 1/2 hour to Hanalei and the lush North Shore Less than 1/2 hour to sunny Poipu Beach For young children: an award-winning children's playground is located in Lydgate Park, a public beach area about 5 minutes away. A new coastal bike/pedestrian path winds its way along the Eastside of the Island, making for wonderful scenic walks and rides at all times of the day.
Area Attractions and Nearby Activities:
What to do on Kauai:
There are several tour books in the condo with information and ideas for swimming, snorkeling, hiking, fishing, and more. This is a little get-started list for people who have never been to Kauai. These are mostly well-known attractions. If you want to go to more secluded beaches and hiking trails, the books in the condo can tell you how to get to them.
North Shore:
Go to as far north as you can on Kuhio Highway (the same highway that runs in front of the condo) to Ke'e Beach. Go early because parking is an issue. This is one of the few crowded beaches on Kauai but so beautiful, it is worth it. It has a reef so kids can swim very safely and there is snorkeling. (We have snorkeling gear in the condo for you to use.) There is a lifeguard and a public restroom, but no food available to buy. After that beach, you can start backtracking back south, hitting as many beaches as you can stand.
The next beach coming back south is Ha'ena, which has a snack wagon. A famous snorkeling spot, called Tunnels, is there, but involves a 10 minute walk along the shore to get there. (Again, it is worth it!) Just ask anyone to point you to Tunnels. Gorgeous! and beautiful fish. A tip: bring frozen peas to throw to the fish. Then they come to you and there is less work!
Hanalei Bay beach is an iconic image of Kauai. From the highway, when you are in the town of Hanalei, take Aku Road to Weke Road and go right, until you get to the end. Park there. You can see the Hanalei River flowing into the ocean and watch the kayaks and outrigger canoes going out to sea. Then walk onto the Pier and enjoy the wonderful view. Take a swim there. In the summer it is usually very calm. Beautiful clear water. There are amazing sunsets at Hanalei if you happen to be there at that time. There are several restaurants in Hanalei, and many shops.
If it is earlier and you are not exhausted, go to Kilauea Point Wildlife Refuge (http://www.fws.gov/kilaueapoint/) on the way back to the condo, to do some bird watching. (They close at 5 and charge $5 per person. It is a US National Park Service park, so if you have a pass, it will work there.) You can take pictures of the the lighthouse and birds from a view point above the park.
Go home and pass out.
Westside:
On another day you can go way to the west side of Kauai to Waimea Canyon and Koke’e State Park (http://www.kokee.org/ ), a must see, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”, according to Mark Twain. (It will take about 45 minutes to the town of Waimea, plus time to get up to the top.) There are several lookout points to see the canyon and a ranger station at the top to point you to hiking trails. There is a little restaurant there, or you can bring a picnic lunch (we have some coolers and blue ice in the condo) and you can have a picnic on a beautiful lawn, in front of the ranger station, with chickens and some geese hanging around for handouts. There are some Koke’e trail maps in the condo. Check with the Sierra Club for guided hikes. If you do some hikes, this will take up most of a day.
South Shore:
Another day you can explore the South shore: Poipu and Koloa. Poipu has snorkeling beaches, a cute restaurant that overlooks the beach--Brenneke's, a blowhole called the Spouting Horn (it can be very dramatic, but varies) and a shopping center with restaurants of many price levels (the famous and expensive Roy's at one end of the spectrum and a Hawaiian hot dog stand at the other.) Koloa is an old colonial town with cute shops including one owned by some friends, The Wine Shop (http://www.thewineshopkauai.com/), which has wines and liquors of all varieties as well as gourmet specialty items. (We don't get a kickback; we just like the place!)
There is a lot more, including hanging out at the Resort. We have some ideas in a manual in the condo and several books that we leave available. One book people love is "The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook" which is well-organized and full of tips, including how to get to the many "hidden" beaches of Kauai.
Activities:
Boat trips:
Sightseeing/snorkling boats: These leave from Port Allen, on the Westside. A typical trip gets as far as the Napali Coast, one of the few ways to see this fantastic piece of geography). I have gone on trips with Blue Dolphin and Holo Holo Charters (no kickback and no endorsement) that were professional, well-run and safety-conscious. (Holo Holo has some smaller catamarans that seem to skim the water and are less likely to result in sea-sickness. The smaller size of their boats allowed them to poke into some of the many caves along the way, so that was an added benefit.) I am sure many others are good, too.
Fishing boats: Some boat excursions are dedicated to fishing, not sightseeing. Some of these leave from Port Allen, many leave from the Harbor, in Lihue, more conveniently located to the condo. The Campbell family went out with Breakaway Fishing Charters, breakawayfishingcharters@hotmail.com, and caught their own weight in fish, it looks like. And these were mostly mahi-mahi! The crew filleted the fish for them and they grilled their catch (what they didn't give away) at the barbecues by the pool at the condo complex. This is the only company I have some knowledge of. (See the Campbells' comments on our Guest Book page.)
Restaurants: There are so many! We have a section in our Guest Manual with some of the nearby restaurants and some that we think are especially good. The Concierge in the lobby has a big book with the menus of all the restaurants on the Island. One place I love is Duke's an old-time restaurant in Lihue, in the Harbor area, about 15 minutes away. It has an amazing view, good food, and is kid-tolerant. You will think you are in Honolulu in the 1930s. For a splurge and an amazing sunset view, go to The Beach House in Poipu. Find out what time the sun sets and make a reservation for a half hour before that. If you are up north in the Kilauea Lighthouse area, there is a simple restaurant, Kilauea Fish Market, which is not expensive and very delicious. You can bring your own wine or beer (they don't have a liquor license) and sit on the patio.
Botanical Garden: There are several botanical gardens on Kauai. My favorite is Limahuli Garden (http://www.ntbg.org/gardens/limahuli.php), in Ha’ena (almost as far north as you can go, just before Ke’e Beach.) It is located in a lush valley, and run by people who are passionate about retaining and restoring the flora of Kauai. The tour winds around and up a hill and ends up at an elevation with gorgeous views. You can picnic up there if you want and you will want to spend time and take pictures.
I am sure you will find many other wonderful places to go and things to do. Another person you could check with if you want advice is our On-Island Manager, Larry Fudge, (808) 635-1111. He will be available to you for any condo-related emergencies and also for general information on Kauai. Golf is a specialty.
Restaurants: There are so many! We have a section in our Guest Manual with some of the nearby restaurants and some that we think are especially good. The Concierge in the lobby has a big book with the menus of all the restaurants on the Island. One place I love is Duke's an old-time restaurant in Lihue, in the Harbor area, about 15 minutes away. It has an amazing view, good food, and is kid-tolerant. You will think you are in Honolulu in the 1930s. For a splurge and an amazing sunset view, go to The Beach House in Poipu. Find out what time the sun sets and make a reservation for a half hour before that. If you are up north in the Kilauea Lighthouse area, there is a simple restaurant, Kilauea Fish Market, which is not expensive and very delicious. You can bring your own wine or beer (they don't have a liquor license) and sit on the patio.
Amenities and Condo Features:
Features of our Kauai Beachfont Vacation Rental Condo: This penthouse condo at the beachfront Waipouli Beach Resort on the Hawaiian "garden island" of Kauai is like a five star luxury beachfront hotel.Two master bedroom suites, three full baths and a full gourmet kitchen. This unique combination of hotel type amenities and home amenities (it sleeps six) will enable you to experience a luxury resort accommodation at a cheap vacation cost. We have included many extras to make your stay as enjoyable as possible with extra consideration to being "family friendly" Your condo is a fully-stocked vacation retreat for families with or without young children. It is also ideal for two couples traveling together. You will save hundreds of dollars by preparing one or more meals in your gourmet kitchen and making lunches for daily outings. This is a fourth-floor "Penthouse" condominium. There are two master bedroom suites, one with a king-size bed and the other with a queen-size bed. There is also a sleeper sofa in the living room. A third full bathroom is accessible from the entry hallway and from one of the master bedrooms. (See the floor plan.) The condo is finished in warm Indonesian woods and Peruvian travertine stone. Each room is equipped with a ceiling fan and for those who prefer it, the unit is equipped with central air conditioning. The condo overlooks the garden and pool area. There are three walk-out lanais; one is a large outside dining area. There is some ocean view from the King master suite where you can watch the surf. You can enjoy sounds of the surf from any room. We have provided the fun goodies to allow you to travel to Kauai and pack minimally. If it is snorkeling gear, boogie boards, ice chest, beach towels, beach mats, or sand toys you need, they are available for your enjoyment. We have also supplied a Kauai book selection, a "take-one-leave-one" library, popular board games, and a complete set of movies filmed on Kauai. You will enjoy trying to identify where the scenes were filmed. The kitchen is top-of-the-line stainless steel with granite countertops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator with ice-maker, a Wolf cook-top and convection oven, a Fisher-Paykel double drawer dishwasher and a General Electric microwave oven. There is also a complete set of minor appliances such as a coffee-maker, rice-maker, toaster, and blender as well as complete sets of cookware, dishes, and tableware. We have also included "extras" such as a roasting pan and electric carving knife for your holiday or other special-occasion feasts. If you want to try your hand at Island food, we have included a large collection of Hawaiian cookbooks. Facilities at a glance: Snorkel Gear, Boogie Boards, Beach Gear Two master bedroom/bathroom suites One King bed; one Queen bed Three full bathrooms Sleeps 6 with pull out sofa in living room Full, gourmet kitchen: just add food! Three walk-out lanais, one for dining Central air-conditioning Soaking tub for two Deep soaking tub Other condo amenities: Snorkel gear included, save on rentals! Beach Chairs, Towels, Ice Chests 3 Flat Panel TVs (living room and both bedrooms) with Cable DVD/CD and VHS Player Complete set of movies filmed in Kauai Honor system book collection Popular board games High-speed Internet Clock radios with iPod ports in both bedrooms Full-size stacked washer/dryer In-room safe Iron and ironing board Daily maid service (at additional cost) Linens/towels/beach towels Direct dial telephone, voice mail, complementary local calls Other Resort Amenities: Two-acre river pool with waterfalls, a "secret grotto" and flumed water slides Shallow sand-bottomed pool for toddlers Three sand-bottom whirlpool spas Located directly on a gorgeous sandy beach Beachfront bar servicing both the pool and the Beach. Live entertainment nightly. Full-service Aveda Salon and Spa Nearby Attractions: Across the road: supermarket, large pharmacy, health food store, restaurants Nearby: Coconut Marketplace: shopping, movies, restaurants, nightclub Nearby:About 15 minutes or less to the airport Nearby: Historic Wailua: home of the ancient ali'i' (royalty), Wailua falls, restored Hawaiian village, kayaking, Fern Grotto Less than 1/2 hour to Hanalei and the lush North Shore Less than 1/2 hour to sunny Poipu Beach For young children: an award-winning children's playground is located in Lydgate Park, a public beach area about 5 minutes away. A new coastal bike/pedestrian path winds its way along the Eastside of the Island, making for wonderful scenic walks and rides at all times of the day.
Area Attractions and Nearby Activities:
What to do on Kauai:
There are several tour books in the condo with information and ideas for swimming, snorkeling, hiking, fishing, and more. This is a little get-started list for people who have never been to Kauai. These are mostly well-known attractions. If you want to go to more secluded beaches and hiking trails, the books in the condo can tell you how to get to them.
North Shore:
Go to as far north as you can on Kuhio Highway (the same highway that runs in front of the condo) to Ke'e Beach. Go early because parking is an issue. This is one of the few crowded beaches on Kauai but so beautiful, it is worth it. It has a reef so kids can swim very safely and there is snorkeling. (We have snorkeling gear in the condo for you to use.) There is a lifeguard and a public restroom, but no food available to buy. After that beach, you can start backtracking back south, hitting as many beaches as you can stand.
The next beach coming back south is Ha'ena, which has a snack wagon. A famous snorkeling spot, called Tunnels, is there, but involves a 10 minute walk along the shore to get there. (Again, it is worth it!) Just ask anyone to point you to Tunnels. Gorgeous! and beautiful fish. A tip: bring frozen peas to throw to the fish. Then they come to you and there is less work!
Hanalei Bay beach is an iconic image of Kauai. From the highway, when you are in the town of Hanalei, take Aku Road to Weke Road and go right, until you get to the end. Park there. You can see the Hanalei River flowing into the ocean and watch the kayaks and outrigger canoes going out to sea. Then walk onto the Pier and enjoy the wonderful view. Take a swim there. In the summer it is usually very calm. Beautiful clear water. There are amazing sunsets at Hanalei if you happen to be there at that time. There are several restaurants in Hanalei, and many shops.
If it is earlier and you are not exhausted, go to Kilauea Point Wildlife Refuge (http://www.fws.gov/kilaueapoint/) on the way back to the condo, to do some bird watching. (They close at 5 and charge $5 per person. It is a US National Park Service park, so if you have a pass, it will work there.) You can take pictures of the the lighthouse and birds from a view point above the park.
Go home and pass out.
Westside:
On another day you can go way to the west side of Kauai to Waimea Canyon and Koke’e State Park (http://www.kokee.org/ ), a must see, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”, according to Mark Twain. (It will take about 45 minutes to the town of Waimea, plus time to get up to the top.) There are several lookout points to see the canyon and a ranger station at the top to point you to hiking trails. There is a little restaurant there, or you can bring a picnic lunch (we have some coolers and blue ice in the condo) and you can have a picnic on a beautiful lawn, in front of the ranger station, with chickens and some geese hanging around for handouts. There are some Koke’e trail maps in the condo. Check with the Sierra Club for guided hikes. If you do some hikes, this will take up most of a day.
South Shore:
Another day you can explore the South shore: Poipu and Koloa. Poipu has snorkeling beaches, a cute restaurant that overlooks the beach--Brenneke's, a blowhole called the Spouting Horn (it can be very dramatic, but varies) and a shopping center with restaurants of many price levels (the famous and expensive Roy's at one end of the spectrum and a Hawaiian hot dog stand at the other.) Koloa is an old colonial town with cute shops including one owned by some friends, The Wine Shop (http://www.thewineshopkauai.com/), which has wines and liquors of all varieties as well as gourmet specialty items. (We don't get a kickback; we just like the place!)
There is a lot more, including hanging out at the Resort. We have some ideas in a manual in the condo and several books that we leave available. One book people love is "The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook" which is well-organized and full of tips, including how to get to the many "hidden" beaches of Kauai.
Activities:
Boat trips:
Sightseeing/snorkling boats: These leave from Port Allen, on the Westside. A typical trip gets as far as the Napali Coast, one of the few ways to see this fantastic piece of geography). I have gone on trips with Blue Dolphin and Holo Holo Charters (no kickback and no endorsement) that were professional, well-run and safety-conscious. (Holo Holo has some smaller catamarans that seem to skim the water and are less likely to result in sea-sickness. The smaller size of their boats allowed them to poke into some of the many caves along the way, so that was an added benefit.) I am sure many others are good, too.
Fishing boats: Some boat excursions are dedicated to fishing, not sightseeing. Some of these leave from Port Allen, many leave from the Harbor, in Lihue, more conveniently located to the condo. The Campbell family went out with Breakaway Fishing Charters, breakawayfishingcharters@hotmail.com, and caught their own weight in fish, it looks like. And these were mostly mahi-mahi! The crew filleted the fish for them and they grilled their catch (what they didn't give away) at the barbecues by the pool at the condo complex. This is the only company I have some knowledge of. (See the Campbells' comments on our Guest Book page.)
Restaurants: There are so many! We have a section in our Guest Manual with some of the nearby restaurants and some that we think are especially good. The Concierge in the lobby has a big book with the menus of all the restaurants on the Island. One place I love is Duke's an old-time restaurant in Lihue, in the Harbor area, about 15 minutes away. It has an amazing view, good food, and is kid-tolerant. You will think you are in Honolulu in the 1930s. For a splurge and an amazing sunset view, go to The Beach House in Poipu. Find out what time the sun sets and make a reservation for a half hour before that. If you are up north in the Kilauea Lighthouse area, there is a simple restaurant, Kilauea Fish Market, which is not expensive and very delicious. You can bring your own wine or beer (they don't have a liquor license) and sit on the patio.
Botanical Garden: There are several botanical gardens on Kauai. My favorite is Limahuli Garden (http://www.ntbg.org/gardens/limahuli.php), in Ha’ena (almost as far north as you can go, just before Ke’e Beach.) It is located in a lush valley, and run by people who are passionate about retaining and restoring the flora of Kauai. The tour winds around and up a hill and ends up at an elevation with gorgeous views. You can picnic up there if you want and you will want to spend time and take pictures.
I am sure you will find many other wonderful places to go and things to do. Another person you could check with if you want advice is our On-Island Manager, Larry Fudge, (808) 635-1111. He will be available to you for any condo-related emergencies and also for general information on Kauai. Golf is a specialty.
| Distance to Airport: | Less than 10 Miles |
| Distance to Grocery: | Adjacent to Stores |
| Distance to Beach: | Beachfront |
| Distance to Golf Course: | 1 - 2 Miles |
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Amenities and Condo Features: Air Conditioning Washer Dryer Linens Trailer Parking Elevator King Bed Queen Bed Double Bed Crib TV Cable TV DVD VCR Movie Collection Stereo CD Player Music Collection Private Hot Tub Shared Hot Tub Shared Pool Full Kitchen Utensils Provided Refrigerator Dishwasher Microwave Ice Maker Restaurants with Delivery Gas Grill Deck Patio Balcony Lanai Ocean View Water View Telephone Dial Up Internet Broadband Internet Wi-Fi Kid Friendly Wheelchair Access Minimium Age for Renters |
Area Attractions and Nearby Activities: Golf Tennis Shopping Sightseeing Restaurants Rafting Kayaking Sailing Boating Waterskiing Parasailing Jet Skiing Shelling Swimming Snorkeling Surfing Windsurfing Biking Tubing Hiking Fishing Hunting Rock Climbing Spelunking Fitness Center Beauty Spa Racquetball Basketball Court Movie Theater Museums Shuffleboard Horseback Riding |
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"... couldn't have been more surprised or pleased."
My wife and I have visited Kauai every year for the last 21 years. Each visit has been to a luxury Hotel resort that we believed was the only way to enjoy our stays. We decided this time to try your Condo and we couldn't have been more surprised or pleased. It was fully appointed with the finest furnishings and was centrally located to everything outside of the resort. Additionally, it had all anyone would need on a vacation other than food or clothes. It was a great place and we are looking forward to staying there again, hopefully in a few months.
Darrel 3/20/10
We had a marvelous week at Waipouli. The condo was truly "First Class", perfect for our party of 4. Everything about the location and on-site facilities exceeded our expectations. We were particularly impressed by the "thorough thoughtfulness" which went into the "outfitting" of the condo - every amenity was "covered" and the exceptionally complete "how to" folder was very helpful. VERY NICELY DONE!
Brent 7/26/2009
Aloha,
We had a fantastic time in Kauai and your condo made our vacation extra special. Our only regret is that we didn't spend more time AT the condo. Both Bob and I agreed that the NEXT time we come, we want to do more relaxing at the condo and less kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, etc. You supplied us with so many extra things that we never expected- beach chairs, cooler, etc. etc. All in all, we want to thank you for a beautiful week. I wish we could have stayed longer and I don't usually say that about being on vacation! Mahalo many times,
Lisa and Bob July 6, 2009
My wife and I have visited Kauai every year for the last 21 years. Each visit has been to a luxury Hotel resort that we believed was the only way to enjoy our stays. We decided this time to try your Condo and we couldn't have been more surprised or pleased. It was fully appointed with the finest furnishings and was centrally located to everything outside of the resort. Additionally, it had all anyone would need on a vacation other than food or clothes. It was a great place and we are looking forward to staying there again, hopefully in a few months.
Darrel 3/20/10
We had a marvelous week at Waipouli. The condo was truly "First Class", perfect for our party of 4. Everything about the location and on-site facilities exceeded our expectations. We were particularly impressed by the "thorough thoughtfulness" which went into the "outfitting" of the condo - every amenity was "covered" and the exceptionally complete "how to" folder was very helpful. VERY NICELY DONE!
Brent 7/26/2009
Aloha,
We had a fantastic time in Kauai and your condo made our vacation extra special. Our only regret is that we didn't spend more time AT the condo. Both Bob and I agreed that the NEXT time we come, we want to do more relaxing at the condo and less kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, etc. You supplied us with so many extra things that we never expected- beach chairs, cooler, etc. etc. All in all, we want to thank you for a beautiful week. I wish we could have stayed longer and I don't usually say that about being on vacation! Mahalo many times,
Lisa and Bob July 6, 2009
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