Fantastic location. Place was clean and had nearly everything we needed! View was incredible and the resort had a lot of fun activities for us (pool, golf putting, horse shoes, etc) Having air conditioning was great! Walking distance to many restaurants and shopping. Will be back in the future! Highly recommend!
Shonna T.
June 2025
It was great!! We were there for our granddaughters graduation. So very convenient. Our daughter lives in Kapaa, that was walking distance. The room was excellent, with everything you needed. Had five other family members stay with rooms as well. Enjoyed the pool with all the games, great for family and kids. I would love this same room again. Thank you for providing a great stay.
Kristie M.
June 2025
We had a wonderful vacation. This unit was clean, comfortable and the locatoon was perfect. The hosts were very responsive to any questions we had. We will be returning
Laura B.
June 2025
We used VRBO to book and somehow my name didn’t show up on their system. This resulted in troubles checking in on a Saturday night. We were put in a temporary room so that our issue could be sorted out the next day. When we moved to our booked room the next day, my little one forgot her Bluetooth speaker in the first room. We were never able to recover the speaker. Either the next guest took it, our housekeeping took it.
Norman L.
June 2025
Very well supplied.Good communication with local property manager. No issues during our stay
Dan E.
June 2025
Our stay was wonderful
Charlotte H.
June 2025
This was one of the best equipped condo we have ever stayed in and it was fantastic.
Dan J.
June 2025
Excellent location and immaculate home. We’ll come again soon.
Chris M.
June 2025
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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 wonderful stay at this property! Check in and check out was very smooth. Beautiful sunrises and views from the balcony, perfect location with the bike path out front and shops nearby. The condo had everything we needed for our stay and the layout of the condo worked perfectly for 3 of us. I would recommend this property and would stay here again!
Diana C.
June 2025
Loved the central location of the condo. Friendly residents and beautiful amenities.
Michelle S.
June 2025
We loved the view and the laid back relaxed pace of the property.
Kirk J.
June 2025
Clean condo. Comfortable beds. Stocked with all the necessities. Super glad it had cooler and beach chairs that came in handy! Perfect location to explore both sides of the island. Would definitely stay here again.
Paula B.
June 2025
Shirley made sure that we have a good vacation before and during the trip by asking our needs and provide specific instructions about check in and check out. The condo is clean and the view from lanai is beautiful. The location is perfect for commuting North Shore and South shore, close to restaurants, markets and special the bike/walking path right at the beach.
Lamthao P.
June 2025
Great condo with an amazing view! Well stocked kitchen, beach chairs and beach towels provided as well.
Gretchan P.
June 2025
Started out BAD, as our room AC was not working. Rhey brought us a potable AC, then mived us to an upgraded room with a ocean view. After that everything was geeat.
Scott S.
May 2025
This condo was perfect for our stay in Kauai. Condo is very clean, good location, very cozy. Nice ocean view. Little windy at times, but the ocean breeze helped to keep the condo cooler. Plenty of floor fans to circulate the air. Comfortable bed and pillows. Well equipped kitchen. Having a clothes washer and dryer in the condo was a plus. Really enjoyed our stay
Janet M.
May 2025
Amazing location, central to everything on the island. Beautiful place with everything you need for a beach and hiking vacation was supplied.
Cody T.
May 2025
Incredible view.Beautiful decor. Fantastic amenities. And a very conscientious host who has everything you may need and a lot of extras to help your stay be the best experience ever!She even had bug spray in the cabinet which helped immensely when we went on impromptu hikes! Oh and 2 bikes too! 10 out of 10 stars!
Laura S.
May 2025
Had a fabulous time 10 days is not enough we will be back for sure. Euscher from North Bend, Wa
Kittis E.
May 2025
We had an awesome time.
Craig T.
May 2025
A really good location with bike path and ocean just out the back sliding door. Hosts have everything you need plus fun stuff like boogie boards and beach chairs. Very comfortable and walk to a lot. We didn’t use pool but looked nice and lots of games for families available. Would come back again for sure! We’ll miss the chickens too!
Christine S.
May 2025
I have stayed in many condos over the years on all the islands and I have to say that this is by far the best one yet. Very comfortable furniture and beds...fantastic views...the best stocked kitchen yet....spices utensils..and pots. Within walking distance to Kapaa downtown...great pool area with a spa to boot...we had a small problem early on and we contacted Renee at 9:00 and by 10:30 the issue had been resolved....I highly recommend this condo and would definitely stay here again...absolutely 5 stars
John F.
May 2025
The views were spectacular and to hear the waves crashing on the rocks was very relaxing. Lots to do in the area.
Duane B.
May 2025
stayed at the pona kai many times will be back.great location
max a.
May 2025
Walk Right outside to beach and walking path. Nice balcony to enjoy view w coffee in the am to watch sunrise. Very casual place and easy to walk to local shops if you are looking for laid back place. They had everything we needed for beach from cooler to chairs.
Shirley G.
May 2025
Beautiful condo, location, and owners. They were very responsive, kind, helpful, and informative. They even mailed back a lost item of ours. The condo had all adminities and we loved the bike path!
Chris G.
May 2025
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We had a perfect week in Kauai! The condo's central location allowed us to access all sides of the island with incredible ease. When we weren't hiking the trails or relaxing on the beach, we were enjoying the beautiful view and refreshing breeze from the patio of Lena and Ivan's condo or riding bikes on the path along the coast. The condo was immaculate, tastefully decorated, and comfortable with everything we needed -- ice in the ice maker for the cooler in the closet, beach chairs, snorkel gear, shampoo/conditioner, and so much more. The AC worked great at night; we didn't need it during the day. The bed, pillows, linens, and blackout curtains contributed to our wonderful sleep at night. Some of our favorite things to do in Kauai: hiking the first few miles of the Kalalau Trail to the beach and waterfalls (AMAZING -- will do the whole thing one day!), the Sleeping Giant (close to Pono Kai -- be sure to go beyond the picnic table for a panoramic view of the island), and the Awaawapuhi (DIFFICULT but so worth doing to see the breathtaking Napali Coast). Some of our favorite food stops: Hukilau Lanai (wonderful dinner), Gaylords Plantation (excellent lunch), and JoJo's Shave Ice (the Tropical Dream is so good!!). We also got to experience the food trucks and neat vendors at the First Saturday Art Walk, which was super fun. Finally, we saw at least 15 sea turtles at Po'ipu and an adorable seal at Shipwreck Beach. Thank you, Lena and Ivan for being such gracious hosts!
Gina B.
May 2025
Staff is very nice and the gardens and tennis courts/Pickle Ball were great. Boardwalk by the sea but océan is too wild to swim. Apartment was confortable but very old furniture and décor.
Pierre M.
May 2025
We (two couples) stayed for 5 nights in early May. The condo was clean, comfortable, and had all the necessities. We loved the location facing the ocean and enjoyed sunny mornings on the patio. The beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler, and other beach gear were appreciated along with the well-supplied, updated kitchen. We'd gladly return. Highly recommended.
Kim C.
May 2025
Quiet Place in a quaint little town. Ocean view was beautiful.
Katherine S.
May 2025
We had an ocean view room that was awesome. Paved walking trail between the resort and the ocean. Nice clean rooms and well maintained yards.
James A.
May 2025
Just imagine walking into your condo, pulling back the curtains from wall to wall and all you see beautiful palm trees and the ocean surf, this view will take your breath away. You could not ask for a better location. This condo is just steps from the beach and located 30 min from Poipu and Hanalei, what more can you ask for. We had a great time and would give it 10 stars. All the pictures are accurate in the listing.
Richard H.
May 2025
Very nice location and all of the amenities! The host was very responsive and accommodating! Clean and comfortable! We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!
Charles L.
May 2025
Our family had an excellent stay. The property is beautiful, well maintained and equipped. Beds were really comfortable. The view is amazing and worth the stay alone. The hosts are top notch. Would love to stay here again next time we're in Kauai!
Casey H.
May 2025
The condo was updated and very clean. The outside of the property looked a little old. I would recommend staying here to others. Nice sunrise view in the morning from the porch!!!!
Elizabeth P.
May 2025
Super beautiful clean resort with lots of amenities!
Tom R.
May 2025
We were just boarding our flight in California when we received a message that the property had water damage & they were canceling our reservation.
Nicci C.
May 2025
This 2 bedroom/2 bath unit had everything we needed for our perfect stay. The kitchen is outfitted almost perfectly with even a hot pot to make tea water, crock pot. Our only suggestion would be for a pizza pan and cutter. (No big deal.). What really set this place apart from the rest is the full compliment of masks, fins, snorkel, 3 boogie boards, beach towels, beach mats, beach umbrella and even a beach chair. The location was excellent for a family with Mexican, Thai, Greek, Shave Ice, Smoothies, Cafes. All at reasonable prices. Best of all, this is a ground floor unit that opens to the lawn, bicycle path then beach. Sunrises were great! We hope to return next year.
Thomas M.
May 2025
We really enjoyed our stay in Kapa’a! The location was fantastic, just steps away from the water and right along the scenic 8-mile trail. The unit had everything we needed, and we especially loved the balcony where we could relax and watch the waves.There were a couple of minor issues to note. We experienced some torrential rains during our stay, and one window leaked each time. Additionally, the room we stayed in was one of the older units that hadn’t been updated yet, and the floors were quite noisy.The air conditioning didn’t quite reach the bedroom, but we found that opening the windows helped keep the space comfortable. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would recommend this place for its location and amenities!
Kari K.
May 2025
The place was clean and the location was perfect as a base to explore Kauai.
Quyen N.
May 2025
Condo was clean and had everything we needed for a great stay. The included pack in play, beach chairs, umbrella and wagon were great.
Weslee C.
April 2025
We absolutely loved the Pono Kai Resort and the condo unit we stayed in. The location was excellent, the view was stunning, the condo was very clean & uncluttered, the promenade along the beach was perfect and Kapa'a Old Town was a great place to shop, eat, browse or just plain stroll. The accessibility to the other shores made the location ideal. Staying at Pono Kai is definitely a "do-over".
Douglas M.
April 2025
Operating the TV is way too complicated. We needed two remotes to make it work.
Michael G.
April 2025
We had an incredible vacation on the Garden Isle. Our accommodations were A Very clean and centrally located.They had everythi g we could have possibly needed in the way of dishes, utensils etc....We would absolutely stay there again. Highly recommended. 5 stars
Steven H.
April 2025
This is a wonderfully updated and well appointed condo in a great location on the island. The unit was more than accommodating for me, my wife and two teens. Wonderful ocean view directly from the unit. The unit's location is walkable to a number of shops and eateries in Kapa'a (or a very short drive). Grocery locations are also close by for provisions. We had a number of excursions booked for both the Southern and Northern parts of the island, so Kapa'a did not disappoint as a centralized location of sorts to serve as a home base. And don't sleep on Kapa'a itself as it has great eco tourism activities like kayaking and hiking. We would not hesitate to stay here again and I hope we get the opportunity to do so!
Christopher D.
April 2025
Thank you so much
Renata B.
April 2025
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Location was fantastic, beachfront with access to a great trail to walk or bike. Centrally located on the island if that’s what you want, and we did. Easy to get to north, south, airport, etc. Quiet, well-maintained complex with good amenities (we only used pool, nothing else). Our door code didn’t work but local manager was easily reachable and helped immediately. Owner didn’t answer a text on an unrelated question until next day so good that there is a local contact. Great shower, kitchen, supplies, etc. The unit and complex grounds were all clean and nice. Only minor suggestions for improvement:Bikes were a nice perk but need some maintenance- rusty chains and gears. Only two beach towels for Kauai where it’s reasonable to expect people will go to beach or pool daily and things take forever to dry. More beach towels!!Bedroom TV with multiple remotes, no instructions, none of them seem to work. One didn’t even have batteries. A DVD player with a single movie and no remote seems silly. Living room furniture is pretty uncomfortable for evening TV sessions.
Marc T.
April 2025
We loved our stay and the condo was perfect for our family. The view from the lanai is stunning! The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The kitchen had everything no needed. The hall closet was stocked with beach chairs, sand toys, snorkels and so much more. Brooke and Betsy were very responsive to our questions. We would definitely stay here again.
Carolyn F.
April 2025
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This was a great unit in Kapa'a. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were spacious, and the kitchen had everything we needed. Loved the ocean view from the living room and the easy access to the beach to watch the sunrise. Each room had its own air cooling system which was nice - we could choose what comfortably cool meant for each of us. The laundry room is not far from the unit, so doing some laundry wasn't a big endeavor when I had a couple loads to do (machines takes quarters, about 1.50/load)We did a lot of sightseeing and hiking, so we didn't use the bikes provided or spend much time in the pool. The hot tub was a nice place to socialize. BBQ's are located in different areas, so that was handy - we didn't have to wait for a BBQ at all. We have been to various places in Hawaii and have always had little bugs to deal with - but not here. Unit was bug-free and reasonably clean. It is a well-used unit, but overall a great place to stay that was central location for all our day-trips. Thankful for the provided coolers and beach chairs!Any questions we had were promptly answered and we'd be happy to stay here again.
Ken W.
April 2025