Lovely view and lots of fun in Kapaa town!
Meghan A.
January 2025
This place was amazing. Great location and the unit is probably the best location in the complex. The owner is always available for any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend this place and wouldn't hesitate to rent again.
Cheryl T.
January 2025
Would absolutely stay again. Excellent place, very well equip with everything you need in the kitchen and unit for your stay. Great location close to stores and restaurants. The property was well maintained and our kids loved the yard to play in and the pool. You didn't have a playpen so we bought one and left it there for others to use in the future.
Katie H.
January 2025
My family rented 3 units at the Pono Kai Resort. Pono Kai is condo type developement with 10 buildings. This unit is in an excellent location on the third floor near the beach. The unit is extremely well out fitted and easily the best of the three units that my family rented. Kapaa is a short walk away. Pono Kai Resort is about 25 years old and is looking a bit worn but still quite acceptable.
Jonathan A.
January 2025
The condo was really comfortable and so well stocked. The owners had really thought of everything. We had a wonderful stay and would love to rent it again.
Colleen C.
January 2025
I thought the room needed updating. Furniture was definitely old and needed to be updated to something lighter to make the place feel “not so dark and small”. We were in K 103. This is not the room we originally booked, but we’re told the elevator was not working at times so the resort gave us this room.. would not get a lace right in front of the highway again. Heard traffic all the time. But everything was clean .
Mindy R.
January 2025
This place has it all. Great amenities, clean, and in the perfect spot on the beach. Close to the shore, shops and restaurants. The bike path tops it off. I’d highly recommend this place.
Angie A.
January 2025
Loved the restaurants nearby. Beach never crowded.
Dr Michael E.
January 2025
It is our first trip to Kauai. We were lucky to stay at this place. Nice place, community, and convenient to go anywhere on the island.
Zhi L.
January 2025
WiFi not working - VRBO router information was incorrect. Cable TV was intermittent - reprogrammed to correct router. Guest bath shower head has very weak water pressure compared to master bath - need to replace or repair clogged shower head. Who is Property Manager?
James W.
January 2025
Wonderful set up for us to vacation with adult children! View of the ocean, lots of space and light, well furnished.A great place to stay.
Mary Beth B.
January 2025
Everything as advertised, esp very well equipped kitchen and very clean. Great location, would book this again anytime.
Thomas K.
January 2025
We enjoyed our stay here. You can’t beat the beautiful ocean view! I loved waking up to the sound of the waves every morning. However, make sure you bring your own beach towels! The listing says beach towels are provided but there are only two! We had to go out and buy two more for our family of four which is pretty inconvenient considering we could have just brought our own. Otherwise, we had a wonderful time! Mahalo!
S V.
January 2025
This was our 10th stay at the Pono Kai and it wont be our last. Kapa'a is the perfect location for convenient access to all areas of Kauai. Walking distance to many cute shops and delicious food trucks.
Jacqueline P.
January 2025
We had an absolutely amazing experience in this perfect Kaua’i condo. It exceeded expectations on every level. The ocean view and sound made every moment feel like paradise. If we return to Kaua’i, we will book this again. This is truly the best VRBO location we have ever booked. Thank you for making this so special.
Sharon I.
January 2025
Property was clean and well stocked. Loved sitting on the lanai watching the waves and sunrise.
Angie M.
January 2025
Great place to stay for a small family. Amazing sunrises. Close to fun activities and shops. Highly recommended!
Rory H.
January 2025
Sunrise on balcony was gorgeous.
JOCELYN R.
January 2025
As advertised. Clean quiet nicely decorated. Good kitchen. Right on ocean. Great stay.
Kathy R.
January 2025
Great place. The resort has everything you need. The location is excellent. Beach walk right out front. We rented bikes and rode the most scenic paved Kauai trail (14km) past Keālia beach. We could walk to restaurants and enjoyed the food trucks nearby. If you wanted to cook, the kitchen was fully equipped and had common condiments. We hope to come again soon. Thanks so much.
Pat B.
December 2024
We enjoyed our stay in this private unit at the Pono Kai. This first floor unit has everything from an ocean view to just about any kitchen tool required to make any meal.
George G.
December 2024
6 adult family members had a wonderful Christmas getaway to this lovely beachfront condo. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook with, loved morning coffee on the Lanai, AC was quiet but powerful. Very clean.
Louise P.
December 2024
Condo was amazing! Right on the water, you can hear the waves!! This condo was stocked with everything you could ever need for an amazing Hawaiian vacation. So nice inside the condo, very clean, nice furniture and very comfortable beds!! Will definitely stay here again. Easy access to north and south side of the island. Great shops and restaurants very close to resort too! Bike path is so nice to ride for a short or long ride!
Reka O.
December 2024
Great location..easy to travel around the island.Excellent walking pathway for miles.Donna even welcomed us upon our arrival and helped us with suggested activities.
Clyde E.
December 2024
Perfect , will come back again
AMIT S.
December 2024
This property was just ok, everything a little old. The location was fantastic, close to down town Kapaa. Walking trail right outside the door. Good for island exploration and close to the airport. Just remember the traffic is tough, use an audio book or great tunes. IT’s Hawaii relax, it all good.
Chris S.
December 2024
Very comfortable with all the amenities we needed. The ocean view was outstanding! Saw sunrises from the lanai almost every day! Walked to darling town, restaurants & lots of food trucks…excellent location. Centrally located to everything on the island
Lauren A.
December 2024
We loved the views. Perfect for our family trip.
Communication was always quick and helpful - very welcoming. Everything was in great condition and comfy in the unit, like new.
Location is perfect for walking anywhere in Ka'paa. I hope to return.
Rosalie I.
December 2024
We stayed here with family. We were able to leave the 20 somethings at the condo guilt free because they could walk to everything Great 8 mile bike path right outside the condo!
Sheri E.
December 2024
Everything was good, clean and well stocked and comfortable. The unit could use some maintenance, one of the cabinets in the kitchen has tape holding on the veneer on one of the doors, the sliding glass door was hard to open and close. Even with these things we would definitely stay here again.
Steve S.
December 2024
Very pleased with our stay. My family and I stayed 7 days and it was Amazing.
Christia
December 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:
It was a great condo for my family of 4. My two young daughters shared a queen(twin beds would have been better). It was so nice being on the ground level and walking up to walk on the beach at sunrise. (Beach was not swimmable for young ones). Being on the bike trail was great too. It was nice to go for a jog or walking to restaurants, food trucks, coffee. It was centrally located which made exploring the island easier. Snorkel rentals on site. The only negative was not having a washer and dryer in the unit(from a mother's perspective, it makes the trip more difficult). There is a laundry mat, but we didn't use it.
Aimee H.
December 2024
This place was perfect for our family of 4. The condo was very spacious and was bigger than expected. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was perfect for making meals at home. The view was amazing and sunrises sublime. The location was great if you plan to visit both south and north sides so that you are located in between. The Pono Kai resort was good. Amenities were adequate. You have go to the front desk to check out things like ping pong paddles, croquet set, etc and they close at 6 so we had wished that it was possible to do some of these things after 6. That was our only comment but it is no fault of the condo owner, just an odd resort policy. The resort and grounds were nicely kept. We would stay here again. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Donna R.
December 2024
Wonderful mother daughter getaway
Kimberley G.
December 2024
Comfy, clean condo in a resort complex with much on offer! Roll out the front door and down the stairs and you are steps from the sand and good swimming or from strolling and exploring oh-so-Kauai Kapa'a town. And, lots of beach gear in the closet to use!
Jeremy F.
December 2024
Excellent condo. Beautiful view. Layout was ideal. Owners very helpful. If you are looking for paradise you have found it.
Charles G.
December 2024
We totally enjoyed the ocean front views. It was very relaxing to hear the surf. The condo and property are very clean, but dated. We did have a few ants
Jan A.
December 2024
Super clean, air conditioned unit. No in-unit laundry, but the building laundry room is just steps away. Only downsides were that the upstairs neighbors fed the chickens (which led to a gross lanai) and seemed to hold square dancing competitions at odd hours.
Danielle T.
December 2024
Great location! View is awesome and corner unit is very quiet! Had 5 adults and perfect size.
John H.
December 2024
Best place to stay in Kapa’a. Condo was large and fully equipped with all you need.
Carrie M.
December 2024
Our stay at this condo was absolutely wonderful! The location couldn’t be better—right next to a stunning ocean beach, offering breathtaking views and easy access. The condo was well-equipped with a fully stocked kitchen, making it convenient to prepare meals. It truly felt like a home away from home. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and can’t wait to return!
Ser C.
November 2024
View was lovely, well located, and well appointed.
Always seemed to have what we needed. Stayed at Pno Kai many times and this was a very nice unit.
Janice C.
November 2024
Met all our expectations.
Joe G.
November 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:
Fantastic view, super clean unit, good layout ... overall a great place to spend a couple of weeks!
Tamara D.
November 2024
Absolutely amazing stay , will definitely come back to same condo , thank you so much
lisa W.
November 2024
Great stay at this property, location is perfect, sleeping to the sound of the waves with shops and restaurants just around the corner. The coastal path is also great for long walks. The unit was very clean and spacious. AC throughout, basic amenities provided sufficient for a 4 night stay. Was a great base to discover both north sand south shores
Shenaaz R.
November 2024
The condo was lovely and well stocked for cooking onsite. Beautiful view of ocean and loved that we could walk out onto the lanai and across the grass to a small beach. The owner and property manager were very responsive to questions. Kauai is such an amazing island! We would like to stay at this condo again.
Alexis B.
November 2024
Loved our time here. Great central location to beaches, food and relaxation. Condo worked well for six of us. Common use/shared coin operated washers and dryers only slight inconvenience for the trip. Wonderful grounds. Lots of games to play and opportunities through the activities center. Would come and stay again.
tyler k.
November 2024
Great place to stay with a great view. Highly recommended.
Ryan E.
November 2024
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We really loved our stay at this property. The room itself was clean and solid and the kitchen was super well-stocked. I'm so glad that they left a bunch of the spices and odds and ends that people probably gathered when they cooked in it, as all those things made the kitchen far more usable.
Also, when we found that there weren't dishwasher pods in the kitchen, the owner actually gave us plenty of money in a refund for us to get our own, and since we were out so much, that was easy for us to do. They responded really well to our problem and were good about being generous on how to solve it when the housekeeper was across the island and unable to get to us in a timely manner.
The hottub on the property was a great way to get to talk to a lot of other travelers. The location was right on the edge of a small town, with lots of fun stuff just in walking distance, and instant access to the main road around the island. And being at the mid-point meant that going north and doing west was equally easy.
We've done Poipu before, but this was so much nicer, and more mixed into the actual residents of this island instead of just a resort dislocated from the rest of the island. I would so recommend this instead of Poipu, if you want to go to Poipu beach, it's an easy drive from here, too, and there are even beaches just on one side of the whole complex, some with protection from the surf to make swimming much less hazardous than on other parts of the island.
John R.
November 2024