Debra P.
September 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful experience going through Kauai Vacation rentals for our condo rental. Their communication was excellent and informed us every step of the way. The condo was exactly as presented on their website. Everything we needed for a very comfortable stay was provided. The oceanfront view was even more beautiful in person! Make sure to wake up early to witness the incredible sunrises!!!
Beverly H.
September 2023
This is a very comfortable condo with a king-sized bed in one room and two twins in another bedroom and two full bathrooms.
The living room has a large comfortable couch and a rocking chair.
The view from the living room and from the bedroom looks across a lawn and a bike path to the wide-open ocean.
The kitchen has everything we needed to cook our meals and dish washing soap was provided.
The management company for this private rental had a nice welcoming gift on the kitchen table when we entered and they made sure we knew they were available if we needed help with anything.
One day we rented bikes (right on the bike path walking northbound about a half-mile) and the ride was one of my favorite days. You can ride southbound all the way to Lydgate Beach.
If you are a chocolate lover, explore the possibilities at the Lydgate Farm (a car drive).
A guest from Hudson, NH
July 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
If you love a beautiful ocean view and listening to the ocean and tradewinds, this is the place for you. A beautiful many-mile bike path along the east-side ocean separates you from a little-used beach that seems safer for swimming than other Kauai beaches. Listen to the wind and ocean all night in your ocean-front bedroom, and wake to the Kauai roosters. Unit needs updating, but was clean, spacious and met our needs. Unit has beach chairs and boogie boards and beach-goers can shower off sand, or pool and hot tub on property. Watch a few fishing boats leave from the river. Location, location, location says it all for us. Pono Kai in Kapaa town is a good central location for island visitors, ocean-front restaurants at Sam’s, the Oasis, Lava Lava, and Crooked Surf. Safeway groceries near by ....get a discount card. Kauai Vacation Rentals was a pleasure to deal with.
David E.
June 2023
Great location. Can go north and south very easily. Oceanfront view was great. The unit we stayed in could use some updating, but overall was fine.
Charles R.
April 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Visit my sister in Kapaa on her 84th birthday
Susan S.
April 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Place needs updated. Cable tv didn't work. But overall good stay, loved the view. Good outweighs the bad.
tamara K.
March 2023
Easy walk to shopping sunrises from the patio And beach gear in the closet it was great!!!
Ginger M.
January 2023
This unit, located at the edge of a beautiful resort, was just steps away from a very swimmable beach in January. Amazing to wake up every morning and watch the sunrise over the ocean from our balcony and enjoy the sunsets on the beach. Easy walk into town, spacious unit stocked with all the basics, good pool, and lots of games/activities on site. Downsides - could really use refreshed carpet and paint and the couch needs to be cleaned. There is no central air, but there are a lot of fans. A little warm in the evenings after everyone showered but cooled off at night. Temps in the high 70s when we were there. Warning - the roosters are not a joke! They are up and outside the windows by 4:00. Bring earplugs.
Mary G.
December 2022
We had a wonderful stay at Pono Kai A-201! So comfortable and equipped very well! Thank you so much for everything!
mark r.
November 2022
great local, could hear and see ocean from condo. Was clean alot of cross ventilation. If you don't like roosters might be an issue. Heard them all night long. Needs some update.
Marcus M.
September 2022
Place was in a great location, great views. Screens on windows need to be updated. No central air so to cool down left glass sliding door open with screen door closed. Did not stop flies from getting through screen. Also ants came in daily. All food purchased had to be thrown out do to ants,
Sandra C.
August 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
the condo was old and dirty. We got there Thursday and went to the store and by that night the whole kitchen and all of our food was infested with ants, we had to throw away, not only did we have ants every day put little brown bugs everywhere. The ants were seen in the dishwasher. The carpet is old and dirty, the bathrooms had mold around the tub, the screens were torn and full of bugs and webs, there was no hand rails in the tub area, the faucet in the main bathroom leaks. I could go on and on. We would like to get paid back for the food we lost and the aggravation. We won't recommend this unit to anyone
Debbie N.
June 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This unit has a wonderful location in Kapaa and on the island. Pros are location, great ocean view, two bedrooms and bathrooms, and end/top unit in the condo complex. Cons are outdated unit with foil wallpaper in the bathrooms, molded caulk in master bathroom, no bathroom fans, no air conditioning, and carpet all throughout unit. This unit worked well for our family of four. It would have been nice to have a more updated unit with AC, but overall this unit works well if your spending your days outside on the island.
Brenda A.
June 2022
Great location! Pacos Tacos, Matcha Shave Ice, long path to various beaches, nearby bike rental. Great pool, where you can check out games, bocci, croquet, ping pong, corn hole. Will stay here again!
Cindy B.
May 2022
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Been to Kauai numerous times and to Pono Kai for our stay as well. Always loved the view of the ocean and the character of the units. This unit was worn, lights not working, door closer broken, water from bathroom sink stunk and tasted terrible, dish washer didn't wash and we hand washed all utensils before using. Though the unit price was the same as others, it certainly wasn't in the condition we’ve become accustomed to. Very worn and tired. The pictures do not resemble the actual unit and it's condition.
Scott B.
May 2022
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a very nice experience the condo was great
Ron J.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoy Pono Kai in general, and we liked this unit's view from the living room and main bedroom and the warm breezes entering these rooms. Great service from the property manager.
Vijay R.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great Location; Very Well maintained; Very professional and helpful staff; Kapaa "downtown" right there; Everything went well. The only suggestion for improvement is 1. Option for cleaning service especially for families renting for a week or more2. The kitchen can be slightly better equipped (not that it was bad but it can be better)
Bill B.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The condo was all that we asked for, on the beach, clean and close to area shops and restaurants. Convenient to driving to different areas. We were told the furnishings and condo itself had not been updated. This was an understatement! Wallpaper in bathrooms looked like it was from the 70s. Even the Goodwill would not have accepted some of the furniture. The beds were comfortable. All that being said we would stay there again because of the location, beautiful views and price!
nicole d.
May 2022
This unit was so different from the pictures. On the pictures the unit seemed clean. The only nice about this place was the ocean view and the breeze. The carpet was old and seemed not washed in years. The place smelled like mold. There was carpet in the bathrooms which can cause even more mold. In the room with the twin beds, one of the beds linen was dirty with what looked like dried blood. Needless to say that we did not sleep in there. We ended up buying sheets and pillow cases at Ross and slept on the couch. The lamps in the rooms were rusty and old. The curtains also had some rust on them. The last straw was that on last day we saw a mouse running in the kitchen. I believe thar for this price a lot of adjustments must be done and it is inacceptable for a rental property to be this way. To sum up this was the worst rental location I ever stayed at.
Soane M.
April 2022
I will definitely rent this location for another vacation coming up. Beautiful and mahalo
Monte G.
March 2022
The Pono Kai complex is a very convenient location on the east coast of Kauai and has all on-site conveniences we need (pool, rentals, tours, events). Easy access to the north and south with a multitude of beach and food options.
We have a timeshare within Pono Kai and rented this privately owned 2br/2bth condo for friends and family that traveled with us. The resort-owned units have all gone through remodel in the last 3 years and are up to date.
This unit had not yet been updated and it does show its age a bit. HOWEVER, it is still in great shape, has all amenities you would need, and the location could not be better. I would stay here or have friends/family stay in this unit again.
The property management company was responsive to questions. There was only one hiccup at check in when the resort was not aware of who was checking in at the unit owner's property. This miscommunication was quickly resolved, but believe it could have been avoided on one end or the other.
All in all, for the location and amenities available this unit's value is exceptional.
Henry D.
February 2022
We had a great stay on Kauai. The Pono Kai Resort is just beautiful. We love being in the Kapaa area as it gives easy access to the West and also to Princeville and Hanalei. Kapaa also has plenty of dining choices.
Bertram G.
October 2021
First off, we love being situated in the middle of Kapaa Town. Easy to walk to the stores, a great bike path and a bunch of places to eat nearby. The condo is an end unit with a wonderful ocean view. While it shows it's age a bit, tear out the carpet and do some minor updates and the place would be perfect. It would probably be double the price as well! The Pono Kai property is immaculately maintained with lot's of activities to keep the family occupied after a long day at the beach. We will no doubt stay here again on our next visit!
Lynn H.
July 2021
This well-priced condo is located at the mouth of a canal where all fishing boats go out early and come back in the evening. I enjoyed that. There are also people hanging out across the canal, and periodically staying there. I did not mind that. The condo is spacious and has what you need except perhaps for coffee-bring that for your first morning. There are plenty of grills and showers and the swimming is lovely though you can't go out far because of the currents. There is a good beach, and you can step out your door to the Kapaa shared use trail along the water. You can also walk to downtown and Big Save, so for those unable to get a car, it would be perfect. You can get to shopping and nightclubs on foot. It is not a fancy or new condo, and not priced like one either, so if you can't deal with some funky wallpaper, not for you. The water is hot and plentiful. I really enjoyed it. One window you see the water rolling down the canal, another the sea, and the lanai is oceanfront. There is no air conditioning, but there are a number of fans. We wanted an extension cord so we could put the big fan in front of the open lanai--we suggested it, see if they put one in there. Finally, well-equipped kitchen, dishwasher.
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