Jill Z.
October 2025
I loved this property! It was private and serene. The ocean views were spectacular. The location was perfect! It was within walking distance to a cute marketplace with restaurants and shops and centrally located to all of the tours that we had planned.
mks05082012
September 2025
Great ocean view, comfortable bed, no AC but we prefer no AC, we love Kapaa Sands. These are older condos but you can't beat the location, comfortable condo and friendly vibe. (Photos were taken from back patio)
Nikhil M.
July 2025
The location is as amazing as other reviews say. The small beach used by this complex almost disappears at high tide but at low tide it’s a wonderland of small marine life with easy snorkeling. This unit is small (about 700 sq ft) but quite adequate for our family of 2 adults and one teenager. Well equipped and the shower drained well and provided clean warm water. Nice community pool on the property. No AC was no problem for us as the curling fans and near constant sea breezes were soothing.
Shane S.
July 2025
Great oceanfront location
desmond e.
July 2025
Beautiful location. Too many bugs.
Marisa S.
May 2025
Kappa Sands was paradise. The views are amazing and made our trip. Location is central to many things. Pool looks smaller than online but we had the whole thing to ourselves most days and it was lovely. I hope to be back soon.
Tom S.
May 2025
We saw excellent reviews but overall we wished we had not stayed. The ocean view was fabulous. Breakfast on the lanai every morning was wonderful.The lack of AC was miserable. Inside temperatures and humidity were oppressive. The humidity caused a musty smell along with a lot of rusting parts. We couldn’t latch the screen door because it was rusted so we had to shut the glass door which made the temperature worse.The inside of the house could use some paint. The furnishings and decorations were dated and not in great shape. Overall it was a big disappointment for the price. We use VRBO quite a bit but this was not a good experience.
Sarah S.
April 2025
My chronically unimpressed husband said I knocked it out of the park with this reservation! Nothing like seeing the ocean from bed. We spent every morning outside watching the glorious sunrise. With only a handful of other units, you practically have a private beach. It was very quiet. Pool was nice too!As for the unit, I am not sure how I’d fare without ac in summer but it was fine in April. We slept with the slider open and the fans on. Unit was super clean and well equipped. Loved the central east side location. Thank you!!!
Jamie F.
February 2025
A wonderful escape from busy life -calm and scenic, clean and simple very convenient location for island activities…would highly recommend this location-
Tara S.
December 2024
Views were stunning and unit was comfortable. Location was close to market and good eats.
Darren
November 2024
It was great to fall asleep to the sound of the waves each night. Great location: next to, but not on, the beach walk and super close to a variety of shops and restaurants.
Cynthia M.
October 2024
Super quiet! The setting was quaint and ideal with the right amount of island vibe. Morning sunrises and
Evening sunsets were superb. I couldn’t have asked for a better place for my friend to come visit me in Kauai at!
Patricia E.
October 2024
Our stay at Kapaa Sands was picture perfect! The condo was located in an ideal setting with too good to be true ocean views right outside our door. We loved hearing the ocean all day and night and enjoyed being able to walk to several eateries nearby. The best kept secret is that Paradise Bakery is right across the street from the parking lot. The condo had everything we were looking for. The kitchen was full of all the gadgets and cookery that one would need. The staff was super friendly and the location made it feel like a private retreat. The pool is well maintained, laundry facilities adequate, and Josh the property manager was very nice. Living in the southern U.S. I was accustomed to AC but the open windows and fans kept the sea breezes flowing day and night. There was plenty of closet space, but the 2nd bedroom is very small and doesn’t get good airflow. It would be ok for a child or single person but I wouldn’t recommend it for a second couple. There are so many positives about this place! I would love to come here again and relax and recharge! Thank you for sharing this beautiful property with others.
Janet G.
September 2024
Lovely property right on the ocean. Convenient to all locations in Kauai. What a delightful place!
Tim W.
September 2024
Very nice!
Unfortunate to have lack of trade winds with no AC, but conditions changed halfway through stay.
Kristina M.
August 2024
Overall we enjoyed our stay in this condo. It is centrally located, we explored both sides of the island easily. The view was great. There are tide pools right out front, how ever the beach has a lot of debris making is a little hard to enjoy. The salt water pool was great. We cooked meals daily. Only basic, kind of worn out pots/pans were available. A baking sheet or roasting pan would be great for transporting food from the condo to the bbq area. The ocean breeze was nice, but a/c would be appreciated. Our first condo had a mini split system that worked great. Mahalo
Donna C.
August 2024
Very nice property with a small beach. Very clean. There was no air conditioning but the ocean breeze kept it comfortable. Close to everything.
Trevor S.
August 2024
Wonderful views with steps to the beach. Great surfing beaches nearby. Very quiet property and perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view. Go to sleep to the sound of the waves. Amazing pool and grounds. Very well kept up! Would highly recommend this place!
Angelica G.
July 2024
Walking in to the place I can tell it’s a little outdated. But the moment to walk out the sliding door that’s where the magic is. We absolutely loved the small piece of beach we had rich in the backyard of the home. The neighbors were very kind and friendly.
Kelly L.
June 2024
We stayed for the week in June 2024. It’s an incredible property. The view is breathtaking and insanely gorgeous. The house has everything we needed for the week and didn’t have to purchase anything special. The beds were comfy, bathroom and kitchen clean. It’s central in location to the store and some wonderful places to eat yet quite at night to be able to relax and enjoy the peace of being here. A great trip and will definitely be back to Kauai again. Would definitely stay here again!
Tanya E.
June 2024
Great stay with easy access to walk to eat and middle of island for easy access to north and south activities. Beautiful view from the patios. Great place!
Michael M.
June 2024
Loved the location and views, would have been nice to have air conditioning but we are not used to that type of climate / humidity. Overall, nice place to stay, greta location and quiet area.
Clyde M.
May 2024
Everything was great. The unit has its own yard area between it and the beach, which was really nice. The beach below is very interesting with all kinds of large logs deposited from the ocean and an area to walk on, a bit underwater, before you get to the edge of a tiny sort of cliff down to the surf. Easy walking distance to eating places, cafe, and a kayak rental place. The property is embedded within a wedge tailed shearwater colony with numerous ground nests and burrows. We were treated to the comings and going at sundown and sunrise every day.
Rebecca F.
February 2024
Property was nice. Condo lacked basics: not enough silverware, no cookie sheet, just a few bowls. Microwave was small and did not work well,
Dave R.
February 2024
The property is in an excellent location to enjoy shopping and restaurants. A private shoreline with a beautiful view. The only downside was not having air conditioning. Other then that it’s ideal for a quiet relaxing vacation.
Skye L.
January 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at Kapaa Sands! The condo had everything we needed and the location was great for travelling around the island
Amy K.
December 2023
Sharon was an absolutely wonderful host. She went above and beyond in so many ways. The property is central to shopping, bike trails, food, and easy to get in and out of. The views are spectacular. Though it’s not where we chose to spend our days (beach access, but not accommodating for our surfing activities), there are amazing beaches and attractions close by. It also was a great location to take a trip up to the north shore or over to Wanapepe or Waimea. Listening to and watching the waves right outside and main and second floor was breathtaking and soothing, especially at night. The property staff was welcoming, as well. We did not use the pool but it looked clean and inviting.
There are beach chairs and an umbrella that we used for our beach days - a game changer. One suggestion would be to have a cooler.
If Sharon hosts a VRBO, we are there! We cannot thank you enough for going above and beyond in every way.
Allison V.
December 2023
The location of this property was great! We had amazing views, with an outdoor area great for relaxing. The home itself had everything we needed for a weeklong stay. Everything was pretty close to perfect!
Marsha M.
November 2023
Great central location in Kauai and the facility was very nice.
Chad R.
November 2023
Great place, wonderful location, close to everything. Beautiful view and beach. Beds were comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Connor C.
October 2023
Amazing cute little place overlooking the ocean. Perfect for a short stay on the island.
Sharon J.
October 2023
We enjoyed our stay at Hale Kai. Just wished we could have stayed longer. Beautiful views, and had everything we needed. Great location
O'Dell F.
September 2023
We couldn't temporarily put any food within the microwave or on the counters. We had leftover food from the Indian restaurant that we were going to eat later that night and decided to put in the microwave until we were ready to reheat and eat it. The containers were in the microwave for about an hour when we noticed that our food was covered in small black ants. My wife had chocolates in a zip lock bag on the counter. We noticed that the ants had eaten a hole in the plastic bag and were all over the chocolate. Even though there is a cool breeze from the ocean at night, it would be nice to have a portable AC unit in the house for periods during the summer days while temperatures are much warmer.
Kristin H.
September 2023
Everything was as described and the beach was more impressive than we had expected. Would stay here again.
Derek K.
September 2023
The place was clean and the property owner was responsive, but over the 5 days we encountered 4 cockroaches. My wife was loading the dishwasher and a cockroach flew out of it, causing her to drop and break a wine glass. We then found 3 more cockroaches throughout the condo and were continually paranoid about finding more. It’s obvious that this wasn’t a one-time occurrence since the Raid bottle we used to kill the cockroaches was almost empty. We were disappointed that we weren’t notified of this possibility beforehand and felt like we were misled into renting this condo for our honeymoon. Furthermore, on our final morning the cleaners came 1.5 hrs early (at 8:30am, interrupting our breakfast) and stood outside the condo causing us to rush out of the place. I really wanted to like this place and give it the benefit-of-the-doubt but I don’t believe we can.
Carol L.
August 2023
We loved the property, location, etc. We stayed for 2 weeks and my only suggestion would be to leave more than 4 bath towels when youre staying 2 weeks. Also a change of bed linens after a week would be nice but overall we had a good visit and would definitely stay here again
Danielle S.
August 2023
Lovely condo! Would definitely stay again.
Alysse M.
June 2023
We loved our stay at Kapa’a Sands. The unit is tastefully furnished with plenty of amenities. The beds were comfortable and the fans helped keep the place cool. The view from the lanai is amazing with the ocean a short walk down a stone path. The grass behind the unit is lush and a great place to sit and watch the ocean or get in a workout. We utilized the beach chairs and umbrellas as well as the pool noodles. The 11 year old pretty much lived in the pool and the community bbq was ok. We had to clean it a little, but it was fully functional. It’s a great location on the beach, but with privacy provided by the grassy and ledge area. Easy to get to other parts of the island and only 10 minutes from airport! You can walk to a delicious bakery and two shopping centers with food, grocery (though expensive, but can drive to cheaper grocery) and shopping. The kitchen had most of what we needed. We bought a couple of other spices, but had salt and pepper. And had a good selection of knives, but cutting fruit (pineapple, apples) was a little hard. We hope to be able to stay again in the future!
Tiffany W.
June 2023
Beautiful views and wonderful stay at Kapaa Sands. Can’t wait to come back and hear the ocean waves from the condo. Location is great and can walk to many shops.
Larry R.
June 2023
Easy to find, from the airport. Easy to get to places to eat and see. All of the amenities needed if you want to stay and make your own meals. They had beach chairs available too. Beds were comfortable. The ocean sounds and breezes rocked you to sleep.
Jessica G.
May 2023
The backyard and little secluded beach are nothing short of perfect. The place is a little beach-rustic, but still in good condition and makes for a pleasant stay. Location is short drive to shops and restaurants and close to their airport.
Pam M.
May 2023
Loved how close we were to the beach. Beautiful view from lanai's. Comfortable bed. Good location from which to explore different places on island. Would stay here again!
Mark C.
May 2023
Beautiful view of the beach and ocean. We enjoyed hearing the ocean and watching the waves. Great central location to get to the Na Pali coast, Hanalei, Waimea canyon, Poipu and Lihue or any other places you want to hike, bike, kayak, surf, snorkel or tour (or relax on the lanai). The townhouse was roomy with only one other connecting unit. (No units above or below you)
Claudia M.
March 2023
What a perfect location for a family getaway!
Patricia S.
March 2023
Such a beautiful getaway in a fabulous little condo on the ocean! It had everything we needed and more. Amazing sunrises every day and even saw a few whales in the evenings. We will definitely be back :)
Melanie V.
March 2023
Loved the balcony overlooking the ocean
Cindy G.
March 2023
Lovely place I will return 4 out of 5. I would give it 5 if the beds were bigger.
Marilyne G.
March 2023
Easy communication. The views & ocean in front are amazing. Complex has lovely tropical landscaping. Thank you Cindy!
Emily W.
February 2023
My children will carry happy memories of their stay here for the rest of their lives. Thank you for sharing your condo with us!
Becca B.
January 2023
Great location. Great views. Condo had plenty of kitchen items. We added a few ice packs to the freezer for coolers in the future. Plenty of towels. Also, may want to add YouTube to the Roku tv for future users.
leanne k.
December 2022
Perfect location!
Ted T.
November 2022
It was great location.
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