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Wailua Homesteads
House, 2 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
From $75/nt
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  • Another wonderful stay....

    Another wonderful stay....

    • Guest Katie Wiser
    • Date of stay 11/03/12
    • Review Submitted 11/17/12
    My mom and I had the good fortune to discover this cottage in 2007, and we were very happy to discover that it was available for our visit this year! The cottage is very comfortable and is as nice as we remembered-- with two bedrooms and two bathrooms (each en suite) there is enough room for us to each have our own space, but not so big that it doesn't feel cozy. Our absolute favorite thing about the house is the screened lanai; it has spoiled us for other places to stay that don't have one! With the surrounding plantings, as you sit there relaxing it feels like you are in your own private paradise as you listen to a passing shower, the trades rustling the fronds, and the birds chirping and cooing. If you are someone who likes a central location, doesn't want the crowds of a hotel or a resort, and appreciates a more rural setting while being close to it all, this is the place for you. (And the price is unbeatable as well!) Mahalo nui loa for sharing a slice of your paradise, and we can't wait to come back to Kauai and your cottage on our next visit!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Best Family Deal for Extending Stay in Kauai

    Best Family Deal for Extending Stay in Kauai

    • Guest Traveling California Family
    • Date of stay 06/01/11
    • Review Submitted 06/21/11
    My family spent 10 days at this Wailua cottage and couldn't have been more pleased. The house is situated up in the cooler and quieter country of the Wailua Homesteads, and yet is centrally located, with quick access to Kapaa and the main highway, which takes you north to Ha'ena or south to Poipu. The place was clean and well-stocked with towels, sheets, kitchen supplies and beach gear with plenty of room for two teen-age kids, mom, and dad to stretch out and find some space. We loved waking up to birds singing, drinking coffee on the lanai, and falling asleep to the sound of frogs--and maybe a little rain. The grounds were beautiful with lots of greenery and flowers. Gini and Steve helped us with information prior to our departure that allowed us to make some decisions and reservations before arriving. While staying at their cottage, Gini and Steve were both helpful and informative, but not intrusive. We had never been to Kauai so wanted to make the most of our of stay which meant trading in a beachfront condo for an extended stay. The kids will agree, the money we saved to spend on zip-lining, rafting, touring, snorkeling, and renting a soft-top Jeep made staying off the beaten path worth it. Every morning we were up early, ate breakfast at home, packed snacks and drinks in cooler, and headed off to our adventure. Returning home to our cool quiet garden spot at the end of the day was perfect. Then we would all take a quick shower (two bathrooms in this place - a real plus for a family of four) and head out to one of the delicious restaurants in Kapaa, minutes down the road.

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

    Owner response: Thanks guys....It was a pleasure have you folks staying here. Hope you will be back and that you keep in touch. Mahalo and Aloha Steve and Gini

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  • Wonderful experience and a great vacation !!!!!

    Wonderful experience and a great vacation !!!!!

    • Guest Ken and Monica
    • Date of stay 06/25/10
    • Review Submitted 08/24/10
    I'm so glad we chose to stay here for our vacation. Gini was an excellent host...answered all questions, but also gave us plenty of privacy. The central location was perfect. Just minutes away from the ocean but tucked away in the tropical surroundings....very peaceful. Wish we could have stayed another week. The house was great...clean and ready for our arrival... much better than being stuck in a small hotel/condo room with a mini fridge and a hot plate. The cool breeze at night was great...didn't need the a/c in the summertime. That's unheard of in Texas. The fern grotto and Smith Family Luau down the road is a definite must. We hope to plan another trip in the not to distant future and will definetly call Gini to stay here once more. Thanks again, Ken and Monica

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

  • AMAZING!!! :)

    AMAZING!!! :)

    • Guest Lindsay
    • Date of stay 10/06/09
    • Review Submitted 01/09/11
    Gini and Steve were amazing hosts! Gini was great with emailing me extra photos and information prior to our trip. We stayed for 10 wonderful days for our honeymoon. All the little extras like snorkel gear, beach chairs, etc. were great to have. It was great to have Gini and Steve close if we needed anything but they never intruded on our privacy either. We can't wait until we can come back to stay because it was such an amazing experience the first time!! :)

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

    • Guest Jason & Laura
    • Date of stay 08/11/09
    • Review Submitted 08/11/09
    Great place to stay, away from the insanity of all the commercial resorts. To experience the island like a local, you've got to live like one. This cottage was clean, bright, and close to town. Pleasant lanai for those trade wind breezes. All in all, a great place to stay!

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

  • ~~~ Return to Paradise ~~~

    ~~~ Return to Paradise ~~~

    • Guest Silvia & David
    • Date of stay 07/04/09
    • Review Submitted 08/03/11
    Sweet and lovely only begins to describe the essence of Gini and Steve Martin's "Somewhere Estates" peacefully located in the pastoral environs of the Wailua Homesteads mere minutes from the nearby Coconut Coastal towns of Kapa'a, Waipouli, and Lihue and within easy reach of everything else on the island. So much of our hosts personality is evident in their aloha lifestyle and in what they have to offer their guests: Our cottage was in a splendid state of readiness upon our arrival on the 4th of July. Due to a flight delay, we arrived on island in the dead of night. Concerned that Gini would be worried, we let her know... she said not to worry because the cottage would be open and waiting for us whenever we arrived. We navigated our way to our home away from home for the next 15 days in a refreshing Kauaian rain shower. Everything was exactly as Gini said it would be. There was fresh bedding, towels, freshly cleaned bathrooms and kitchen, and spotless floors. The surrounding landscaping was treating us to the night scents and aromas that can only be found on this magical island! We had indeed returned to paradise!!! In our humble opinion and echoing the opinions of our fellow reviewers, this is THE place to stay while visiting Kaua'i. Our heartfelt thanks to you Gini for making this wonderful experience possible and to you Steve for thinking of new ways to make future guests even more comfortable.

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

    • Guest Dale, Deb and Heidi
    • Date of stay 04/06/09
    • Review Submitted 04/06/09
    We always use VRBO for our stays in Kauai. This was a great place, kid friendly, real nice screened porch for morning breakfast or just relaxing. Steve even cut down some bananas from the yard for us. Nice quiet location, centrally located. We will be back on our next trip. Dale, Deb and Heidi Alaska

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

    • Guest Kerstin and Markus Pizka
    • Date of stay 02/13/09
    • Review Submitted 02/12/09
    We stayed here with our 1 year-old son from Dec 25-31, 2008. We got a port-a-crib and a high chair for him, which was very comfortable. We enjoyed the stay in this cottage as it is laid-back and you can be on your own. It is very spacious and you have really everything you need! The owners are very friendly. We would definitely come back again.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

    • Guest Teresa Morrison
    • Date of stay 07/09/08
    • Review Submitted 07/09/08
    We had a great stay and Gini was so helpful in so many ways. The cottage is cute and centrally located. The view to and from the cottage is breathtaking. Thanks for everything.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

    • Guest Amy & Katie
    • Date of stay 06/05/08
    • Review Submitted 06/05/08
    Mahalo for the lovely stay!! The cottage was convenient to visit both sides of the island and to also be near restaurants, shopping, and the airport. But very quiet and quaint. The porch is wonderful for late night and early morning relaxing. We really appreciated all the things that made our vacation so comfortable- the beach supplies, washer/dryer, coffee maker, and the 2 bathrooms!! Thank you, we had a wonderful time!

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4

    • Guest Heidi and Eric Sonsino
    • Date of stay 03/25/08
    • Review Submitted 03/25/08
    Our stay in the cottage couldn't have been more perfect for our Honeymoon. Everything was better than we expected. The location is perfect and the cottage is so cute and welcoming. A lovely "home away from home." Gini is so sweet and kind. We enjoyed all the sounds of nature and were even pleased to hear the raindrops coming down. We highly recommend Gini and Steve's cottage for your stay in Kauai! Mahalo and Aloha! Heidi and Eric Sonsino

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

    • Guest Julie and Jody
    • Date of stay 01/30/08
    • Review Submitted 01/30/08
    Aloha Gini and Steve! Mahalo for treating us so well! Your cottage was a dream come true for such a fabulous stay on the island! We already miss waking up to the roosters and having coffee on the porch in the morning with our favorite live-in gecko, Boo (peek-a-boo... he snuck up on us at night!) Everything about the cottage was so much more than we expected...We look forward to making reservations again next year! Have a wonderful summer! With much aloha, Jody and Julie

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

    • Guest Sunny Burtness
    • Date of stay 12/02/07
    • Review Submitted 12/02/07
    We have stayed at the cottage many times. We love it, the perfect quiet, place to rest our heads, while we are exploring this magical island! We travel a lot and we love the home like feeling we have when we stay here. All of the little things make for a great stay, ice chest, privacy, kitchen, beach chairs, as well as the privacy. Thanks you for providing us a home in Kauai. XOXO, Sunny and Dave

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

    • Guest Katie Wiser
    • Date of stay 10/29/07
    • Review Submitted 10/29/07
    Gini and Steve-- Mahalo for letting us stay at your cottage! The house is so open, bright, and airy, and has everything one could need while on vacation. It truly is a wonderful place to kick back and relax, away from the hustle and bustle of town (but not too far away to easily do things). I loved sitting out on the screened lanai any time of the day, but I particularly enjoyed the gecko watching at night! And I miss waking up in the morning and lying in bed, just enjoying the trade winds coming through the windows and listening to the plants' leaves rustle in the wind. My father didn't come with us this trip, and after hearing us talk about how nice it was there, I think he really regrets it. He's already talking about "when WE go back." Mahalo again for providing such a wonderful place to stay!

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    • Guest Bob Kulasa
    • Date of stay 10/18/07
    • Review Submitted 10/18/07
    Aloha from Michigan We have been comming to Kauai and staying at a timeshare. This is the first time for renting a cottage. It was a great experience.The cottage was tropical but not to far from town or beaches. The unit was very clean and had everything you would need to live for a weeks vacation. I hope to stay there again when we come next time. The cottage is a great alternative to the hassle of trying to exchange a timeshare.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

    • Guest Philip Gaskin
    • Date of stay 10/07/07
    • Review Submitted 10/07/07
    Hi Gini and Steve, Thank you for being attentive owners and caring for your renter's needs. The cottage was just the right size and is a nice getaway from it all. I look forward to seeing you both again for my next stay in Kauai!

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    • Guest Ann and Levon Largusa
    • Date of stay 09/06/07
    • Review Submitted 09/06/07
    Aloha Gini and Steve, The cottage was a DREAM, just enough space and a great kitchen. The screened porch at night was a wonderful place to just LISTEN to the peace and quite. The Lanai was a gorgeous backdrop to the many pictures we took. Great location. Mahalo, for the wonderful hospitality and accommodations hope to see ya'll in July 2009.

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    • Guest Barbara Hainley
    • Date of stay 08/07/07
    • Review Submitted 08/07/07
    We absolutely loved our stay in this cottage, up in the hills and away from the crowds (but convenient to all we wanted to do). There's a beautiful screened-in lanai that runs the length of the cottage and is perfect for dining, reading, relaxing (and gecko-watching!). Beautifully appointed kitchen, too! Why stay in a hotel when you can stay here? Mahalo, Gini, for being so gracious and attentive to us!

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

    • Guest Don and Susan Kassenbrock
    • Date of stay 07/31/07
    • Review Submitted 07/31/07
    Mahalo Gini and Steve for the wonderful stay in your beautiful cottage. We love this area of Kauai, and we will be back to stay with you next year. Aloha, Don,Susan and girls

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    • Guest Tina Sheets
    • Date of stay 07/31/07
    • Review Submitted 07/31/07
    Aloha, Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to stay at your rental, the cottage is so beautiful inside and the views were more than we could have dreamed of. The next time we are in Kauai we will definetly be back to stay here. The beautiful hikes up sleeping giant and walking down to feed the horses were my favorites. Thanks again for making our trip so memorable. Mahalo Tina and Philip Sheets of Mission Viejo, California

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    • Guest steve&gini martin
    • Date of stay 07/29/07
    • Review Submitted 07/28/07
    aloha! we decided to add the guest book so that all future guest can respond as the past guests have to us. No one can say it better than the guests that stay with us. We appreciate all past guests and hope for their returns soon. Now you can tell everyone else about your stay with us. mahalo- Steve&Gini Martin

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