First, the owners were terrific. Communication with Khaled and Heather was ALWAYS friendly, quick, easy, and clear. Totally professional hosts. As for the unit: completely accurate pictures posted on the VRBO site. Very clean and inviting. In particular, there is way more room to store clothes/luggage/etc. than the photos show. They supply some great items that we used daily for beach and hiking activities (beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, snorkeling gear, etc.). Awesome view of the nearby ocean, beach, and pool from the lanai that we used to start our mornings with coffee and breakfast from the nearby market. The property’s landscaping is immaculately groomed and offers all of the lush tropical plants, flowers, and trees that make Kauai the beautiful island that it is. The pool is fantastic, complete with a tiki bar that offers island-themed cocktails from 3-9(ish), a perfect way to end a sun-drenched day at the many nearby beaches. The property’s beach has it all: sun and sand for that golden tan, shade for that early afternoon nap, and a sunrise that is second to none. Perhaps the property’s greatest asset is its perfect location. The Coconut Marketplace is just across from the property’s main parking lot. We snacked at the popular Jo Jo’s Shave Ice, grabbed a couple of fantastic meals at the surprisingly tasty Chicken in a Barrel, ordered a pizza at Bobby V’s, and shopped for groceries/supplies most every day at the Island Country Market. This market has it all- fresh coffees/teas, deli, baked goods, groceries, breakfasts, lunches… even a prime rib they serve fresh daily. It is flanked by Lava Lava and Hukilau Lanai, two of the areas’ most popular places to dine. We found a nice little gem on the property -Johnny’s Wings- where we enjoyed a cold beverage or two before turning in for the evening. It’s central location on the island (east shore Kapa’a) makes it quick and easy to get to any beach/point of interest anywhere on the island.
As you can see, I can’t say enough good things about Khaled and Heather and their property. We would absolutely, positively return for another dream vacation!