Pat C.
November 2024
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 had a great 10 day stay at the garden island resort, Kapaa shores. The front desk staff were amazing when we were having transportation issues. A106, although a little dated, was still quite comfortable. The views and location were excellent.
Chris S.
August 2024
Overall, absolutely amazing! The view from the porch and just being able to get up, pour a cup of coffee each morning, walk 50' and being on the shore in a lounge chair to watch the sunrise over the ocean is worth every penny! The only reason I'm not giving it a 5 star (if they had 4.5, I would have given an extra half star) is because I felt a bit misled by the description. While it does have AC, it is only in the bedroom and not nearly enough to cool the house. This means our 10 yo on the sofa bed had trouble sleeping due to the heat. The other thing to know is it lists washer/dryer BUT that isn't in the room but rather a $2 a load laundromat on the property. Other than those two issues, we loved it and even with those issues, we would consider staying there again and just adjusting our expectations and pack different. The wife packed assuming we would have a washer and this stressed her out and made us plan outings around loads.
jonathan s.
August 2024
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:
If youre looking for a getaway with an ocean view then this is the place for you! Spacious inside and absolutely STUNNING of the ocean from the back sliding doors and balcony. Worth every penny...Enjoy!!!
emily s.
June 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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 place. Loved the location and being able to sit outside on the patio furniture. The kitchen was fully stocked and was nice to be able to cook our meals there. The only negative was the pull out bed and no ac unit in the living room. Kids slept out in the living room and it got warm. Other than that we loved it and would stay here again.
Candace
June 2024
The unit was perfect and was so relaxing. We had everything we needed and you cant beat the view.
Susan A.
May 2024
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:
This unit is a gem, located a few steps from the ocean. It is comfortable and well maintained. It is the perfect location for access to shopping and services. Easy drive to either the North or South of the Island. The management company is very helpful and attentive. Love this property.
James B.
January 2024
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:
Enjoyed the place and location
Susan L.
December 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:
Condo was spotless, well maintained and equipped. The unit has been renovated and updated. Had some issues and property management company responded immediately with a focus on customer service. The resort needs to provide umbrellas for much needed shade around the pool. I would stay here again and recommend.
Annette H.
November 2023
Being right in the beach was amazing. Close to restaurants and central location made it easy to get around.
daniel g.
October 2023
I love our stay here. The morning coffee with the most gorgeous sunrise. The local area has great food and the people are very pleasant. The direct walk out to the ocean here was perfect.
A guest from Henderson, NV
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:
I don’t usually do reviews but...We stayed at Kapa’a Shore Resort Aug-Sept 2023. Although we saw that some previous reviews had mentioned that the unit was dated, that didn’t bother us at all. It’s spotless and well maintained. It is equipped with everything you need and the furniture is comfortable and in good condition. The location is perfect! We’ve been to Hawaii (Maui, Kauai, Oahu, Hawaii (the Big Island) many times. We’ve done the expensive, but beautiful, resort hotels and other condos. This is where we want to return to. Hopefully we will be back next year!
Jackie P.
August 2023
Love the location
Sean K.
August 2023
The condo was perfect for what we needed. Clean had everything we needed cooler chairs. The view was spectacular from our room. Grounds were well maintained they had some roofing construction going on but we never heard much of anything other than the ocean! We will be back for sure.
Dawn C.
July 2023
This condo was great! We had a wonderful stay here.
Pros: the view was incredible and started each day outside enjoying the ocean. Location was convenient with stores and restaurants close by.
Cons: needed more fans for circulation. I was aware there was no AC however, the bathroom got super hot when is use and could have benefited from more fans to move around the unit.
They also had to shut our water off for an emergency but they contacted us to let us know this was happening.
Would highly recommend property!
Thomas H.
May 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:
We stayed in A-106The property is older and dated a little, and there is no air conditioning. Lots of fans, but still hard to sleep on a hot and humid night; even though the bed was great. However, it is well maintained, and the condo was well appointed, very clean and very comfortable with everything we needed. Thanks for the use of beach chairs and cooler. Parking is free and safe and there are no other resort fees. The pool and hot tub were very nice, and we liked the BBQ area too. The best part is the location. It is only 30 steps to the waves, and the views are spectacular. We spent a lot of time on the patio just soaking it all in. This complex is also centrally located and this makes it convenient to explore the entire island. Great bike path, and easy walking to excellent food. When you add it all up, definitely 4 star and we will be back.
Jennifer S.
March 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
I've been staying at Kapaa Shores for 30 years and have always enjoyed my vacation there. The new owners of condo #106 have updated some of the items, but they need to renovate the entire condo at the rate they are asking.
A guest from Forest Grove, OR
February 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:
We enjoyed our stay at Kapaa Shore Resort and would recommend it. our unit was on the first floor and had a beautiful view. The unit was well appointed and comfortable. The owners were very thoughtful and even included a cooler and cooler frozen blocks. We loved sitting outside and watching the sunset. The guidebook in the room, was invaluable. Lots of good restaurants within walking or driving distance. We also love the beach trail along the ocean which is good for walking and biking.
Sharon W.
December 2022
Enjoyed the location and being on ground level. The view was beautiful .
Melissa R.
October 2022
This is an amazing place to stay! We LOVED being able to walk out to the ocean right from our patio. The pool was great, the staff was friendly, the views were spectacular! Being in Kapaa is great because it's pretty centrally located. We also liked being on the ground floor and couldn't hear our neighbors at all. The staff was very helpful with us finding a pack n play for our baby. We will definitely be staying here again!
Amy W.
October 2022
We stayed in two of the units there. They had everything we needed, it was perfect! Would definitely recommend using them again!
VICTOR
July 2022
Convenient layout, well furnished, excellent wi-fi. We couldn't ask for more than patio doors that open onto a lawn that we could walk across straight out to the ocean. (Someone else might prefer the privacy of an upper floor, since people walking by could look in at us.) We never figured out how to work the TV but not a problem since we just listened to the waves instead.
Lidija M.
June 2022
Very nice, will come back again!!
Heather M.
May 2022
Great place, clean, easy location to everything. Parking was plentiful and free. Kitchen was well equipped.
Warren D.
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:
The view from the living room and lanai is just amazing!
April 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:
Condo with tremendous ocean view and perpetual breeze from the ocean. Centrally located in Kapa'a on the east shore. Well maintained with appliances and utensils for cooking. Propane grills and pool within 100 yards.
Kurt B.
April 2022
We enjoyed the stay a lot. It's hard to beat an oceanfront groundfloor condo. The condo is perfectly adequate, it's not the newest, fanciest place; but there is truely nothing I can say was not good. I didn't love the comfort of the furniture, but my wife liked it fine. We had a very minor maitenance issue when we were there and it was taken care of promtly, so I feel like that was very good. You are within walking distance of a number of restaurants, an ice cream shop, and a grocery store among other things. Be aware that traffic can be a problem in this area from about 10AM till early afternoon - nothing like a big metro traffic problem, but an inconvience just the same. Overall I liked this location, as it is pretty centered to the island. We actually did more in the southern part than the northern, but pretty easy to travel either way.
lauren f.
April 2022
Decent place. A little sparse comfort-wise—could use an area rug in the living space and another loveseat couch or comfy chair. A rug under the bed would make it comfier too. The kitchen was well-equipped though, plenty of things provided (beach towels, beach chairs, cooler) and the location was great. Being on the ground floor and able to walk out onto lawn/waters edge was awesome.
Parveen B.
March 2022
Excellent stay with ocean front. Can never forget my experience staying at this house.
Will come back again and stay at this property.
Dan H.
March 2022
We (2 adults) spent 4 weeks of Jan’22 in this condo and loved it! This will be first on our list if we are lucky enough to return to Kauai in the future.
The condo appears to have been updated recently. Clean. Well equipped. Awesome setting and location. Kapa’a was the perfect low-key area for us. Walkable to grocery, dining, beaches, shopping, bike rental. Short drives to more of the same, plus hiking & kayaking. Long wide paved walking/biking path along the coast and through Kapa’a town starts right at the property!
Property Management responded immediately and pleasantly to the few minor issues and questions. The complex was likewise in good shape and on-site personnel were pleasant and helpful.
Only two items of concern were:
- The sofa/sleeper was a bit dated and uncomfortable. (We didn’t need/try the sleeper.) Probably not a problem for short stays, but we were there 4 weeks, so would have liked something more comfortable.
- A few doors down from us in the same building, a contractor was using a power saw to wet-cut tile on the ocean-side balcony. Very loud and annoying for a few hours on each of 3 days. It appeared other units had some remodeling in progress (but, not active), so the noise could add up. Seems like this kind of noisy work should not be allowed on the ocean-side of the property.
Rainy F.
January 2022
Great place facing the ocean, well stocked condo with beach chairs, umbrella and beach towels. Ground level condo a 1 minute walk to the pool and the ocean!
A guest from Green Bay, WI
November 2021
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:
Lovely
William w.
October 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
we loved the location and ocean front. the unit itself was extremely worn out. furniture etc was in extremely poor old condition. laundry facility was close.
william
September 2021
close to ocean front
Margot H.
August 2021
Nice spot with a beautiful sunrise view and the convenience of a central location. This was our first visit to Kauai, and we were able to easily do some of everything- from hiking in Waimea and poke in Poipu, to waterfalls in Kapaa and the beaches of the north shore. Will definitely recommend this place to friends & family…
Thomas H.
August 2021
1ST AND FOREMOST - check out is 10am, the cleaning person showed up 5 minutes early and stood at the door, arms folded as I dragged our stuff out. I understand check out times but every place I have ever stayed at has a space cushion of some kind built into their schedule - SERIOUSLY FELT LIKE BEING EVICTED AFTER SPENDING THOUSANDS TO RENT FOR 15 NIGHTS, the neighboring units stood there watching thinking we were being kicked out and so were the people who lived across the access street whom I had met and become friends with over the 15 nights we were there paying them to be there - we were putting money in their pocket and we were literally treated like we broke a law and were being evicted. This was the absolute worst nightmare. Making things worse my fiancé fell and broker her foot the 3rd day so getting us and my grandson all up and everything done with a gargoyle standing there was humiliating to say the least. We drove away with my grandson asking what we did wrong for her to make us leave and my fiancé crying.
Now let me tell you about the condo -
The bed is a spring board - we bought a 3" topper and suitcase to take it home to make it work and the couch is worse. It slouches in the middle it's so blown out, sitting on a side is sitting at an angle and smells due to many visitors- it's just old.
A real bummer because there was no where padded to sit. Bedding and linens were stale and smelly, we washed everything 1st morning but a few of the towels are mildewed- soon as they're wet they stink so avoid those. There is no washer/dryer unit where most units have it because the owner maintains that space- likely stores a decent mattress in there. The pool is not heated or if it is why bother, the ocean is same temp and the beach with a no rock entry for your kid(s) to play or to swim is 100 yards or so down the beach but you cannot just walk there due the the reef along the front of the property. So you know Kauai has 1 road around the island so there's traffic 80% of the time at least so taking your little one to the beach is an event, not a stroll down to the sand.
***DO NOT BRING KIDS, BRING A MATTRESS TOPPER, YOUR OWN LINENS, FOREGO THE COUCH, ACCEPT THERE IS NO COMFORTABLE SEATING INSIDE & YOU'RE GOOD TO GO
OR - rent a different place
Nathan N.
October 2019
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed here just last week and the view from the room is amazing. It’s on the east side so you only get a sunrise but it’s a great setting. Has nice amenities such as beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler. Pool and hot tub right on the ocean are a bonus. No beach to lay on but a nice view none the less. Mattress could be more comfortable. Close to restaurants, markets, shopping. Looks better on the inside than the outside. If you’re looking for more seclusion I suggest going further North to Princeville.
Anthony D.
August 2019
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:
Very good stay. All concerns are minor and stem from the booking being made through a third party (ETSI) out of Florida. I am not from Florida, ETSI is based there (Do not post my name as being from Florida please) I did not receive any emails immediately prior to our arrival, so did not have the access code to the residence. GIP did send the check-in info to ETSI, but they failed to forward to me. GIP solved all concerns on-site though. Thnak you!
Kiera M.
August 2019
My sister and I booked this lovely condo for 9 days, and our first 4 days were great! Very clean, well equipped with beach chairs/umbrella. The kitchen was well equipped and the pool and unit have great ocean views. The location is very central to many other areas. Unfortunately, we had some unexpected safety issues midway through our stay, making it necessary for us to check out early and find another place to stay for the rest of our vacation. For context: my sister and I are both in our early-mid 20s and travelling on our own. We made sure we locked the front and lanai door before going to bed, but it was simply too hot in the condo overnight without having at least one window open to allow some airflow in (the wall thermostat read approx. 30 degrees celsius). So we kept one screened window near the lanai open overnight to stay cool. On our 5th morning we awoke to find my sister's backpack, wallet, credit cards, ID, prescription reading glasses and my Nintendo switch were all missing. We discovered the screen to the window near the lanai door had been pried off during the night and our belongings stolen. Having our things taken was certainly disappointing, but knowing there was an intruder in the condo while we slept was highly distressing to us. We spent the rest of the day finding alternative accommodations as neither of us felt safe to continue staying on there. We also had to file a police report and when the officer came to the condo to take a statement, he informed us this area of the island, and particularly this condo resort, has had issues in the past with breakins like this on the ground floor units. Luckily were able to find a different place to stay. When I spoke with the management company they were very nice and apologized for our experience and did not argue with us when we checked out early. They agreed to refund us for the 4 nights we’d booked but would not be staying in the condo for, however one week, and many emails later, and I am still awaiting the refund payment. Beautiful sea views but for 2 young women, ultimately not worth the safety risk.
Kirk M.
May 2019
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 had a great time and the view is amazing from this unit at Kapaa Shores. The central location and ability to walk almost anywhere you want to go is great. The only issue with the unit is that the dishwasher is in need of being replaced and some of the furniture is getting to the point where it could be replaced. But overall the cleanliness and overall condition of this unit is very usable.
Michele G.
May 2019
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
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:
Overall the rental was good. Great location, helpful staff, quiet and fairly clean. It's a bit dated however the pictures on the walls are fun and current. Lacking a few items in the kitchen. No mixing bowls and only a couple storage containers. Never could figure out how to work the bedroom light/ fan switch so we were unable to adjust th fan speed. The fan in front room doesn't speed up very high either.
Jennifer S.
April 2019
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
The location of Kapaa Shores Resort is an amazing and beautiful property. However unit #106 needs some love, its old and tired. The furniture, kitchen and overall appearance requires repairs and revamping.
Andrea S.
March 2019
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately 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:
Stayed here 2/3-2/12/2019 - Rainy & Windy for the first few days but still gorgeous. The island is breathtaking. Also, worst storm in decades on the weekend of 2/9-2/10 with extremely high winds and rain. A Bit Unnerving, but still had a good time. Didn't get a chance to see everything we wanted - but what a great excuse to come back! Will definitely return in the next year. A lot of people thought this condo was dated but we thought it was fine - BEAUTIFUL tile floors. Make sure and go to the Smith Family Luau - it was phenomenal!!! (Plus, they picked us up and delivered us back!)
Tao Z.
December 2018
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:
Great location. Facing ocean for sunrises. Walk to lawn. Swimming pool is nice. Close to groceries and a free EV charging station. Centrally located and close to the airport. House is equipped with all sorts of amenities, including 2 beach chairs and a beach umbrella. Highly recommend
DianeKo
October 2018
We will return back! We loved that everything was provided as far as amenities. We also loved the beachfront location.
Trent P.
June 2018
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:
We had a great time. The unit was clean, however, really dated. It had everything we needed to cook, and play. Overall - very satisfied. I would stay here again. Note: There is no beach access, which I did not know at the time of booking. If you want a sandy beach - stay somewhere else, nevertheless, we made it work, and overall - it did not impact our fun/stay.
Kelly R.
May 2018
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
Wow, did we have fun here! The place had everything we needed and then the stuff we didn't even know we needed! Sunscreen, bug spray, a cooler, shampoo, conditioner, soap, cooking utensils, pots & pans, etc. The layout of the condo & surroundings were beautiful. The pool & hot tub were perfect. Instructions were helpful. Suggestions for things to do were included. The location was excellent to stay local and to travel the island north or south. I would love to stay here again!
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