Panoramic Ocean View Cottage in Tropical Gardens Near Beach!

• Lovely retreat

  Lovely retreat

  • Guest Heather (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Date of stay 09/30/13
  • Review Submitted 10/15/13
  My husband and I spent our honeymoon week here and had a fantastic time. The cottage is charming, tucked away in a lovely and private garden setting. The house had everything we needed for our adventure filled week! Guidebooks, island info, an easy kitchen setup, plenty of closet space for our clothes, and, (although we didn't use it much), a great TV/DVD setup, all under a canopy of lush plantlife. We nicknamed the house 'the treehouse' - it was so unique and cozy. The location is perfectly central to all the island has to offer,( although a car is necessary). Kapa'a is a great home base, and allowed us to take advantage of both the north and south shores. There is so much to do on the island, but were always happy to return to the cottage to relax and unwind after our long days of exploring. Jai is a warm, thoughtful and gracious host. She brought us delicious fruit and gave us some great tips as we settled in. She was readily reach-able if we needed her, but she also allowed us total privacy for our stay. A fantastic balance! Highly recommend.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

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• Great Jumping Off Point for Beautiful Kauai!

  Great Jumping Off Point for Beautiful Kauai!

  • Guest Caleb & Chelsey (Kansas)
  • Date of stay 06/17/13
  • Review Submitted 07/09/13
  We stayed here on our honeymoon, and being first time VRBO renters we were a little worried about places on here being legit. and this one is! We stayed in the cottage and it is exactly how it looks in the pictures. Jai was very nice, friendly, and helpful, and let us have our privacy. The fresh pineapple was delicious! The bed was firm and slightly dipped in the middle, so, if you like a firm mattress, it's for you! There is a washer and dryer up by the house, but there was a fee for each load ran in the washer and the dryer. This really was an awesome jumping off place for Kauai. We had tons of things to do every day, so we could just pack the cooler, walk 15 feet to the car, throw our stuff in, and go! We would recommend going to Queen's bath. When you get to the bottom of the trail, there is an inlet right in front of you that tons of turtles swim in and out of the whole time you are there. Super cool! All around great place!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers.

  Owner response: It was lovely to meet you and be able to host you this year for your Honeymoon Chelsey and Celeb. I am so happy you enjoyed the privacy and convenience the Cottage afforded you. As pointed out in the binder I had placed for you in the Cottage, the Cottage has its own Washing machine, a (brand new one), on the front deck of the Cottage that you can use for free anytime you wish. There is a cloths line also on the front deck as well. Yes, I do charge a very nominal fee (about half what you would pay at a laundromat) for the use of the gas dryer but the solar dryer is free! I only recommend Queen's bath in Princeville when there is no surf on the north shore. It can be a very dangerous place in high surf and is generally passed over by us locals for this reason. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay.

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• A wonderful retreat

  A wonderful retreat

  • Guest GingerT63 (Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.)
  • Date of stay 03/30/13
  • Review Submitted 04/06/13
  I was looking for a quiet place where I could write, where I would not be disturbed by neighbors yelling or partying. I could not have found a better place. It was beautiful, surrounded by lush gardens, the cottage itself was very comfortable, well appointed, with everything you could want provided, even a washing machine. It rained a lot the week that I was on Kauai, but when the sun came out the lanai was gorgeous. This is a perfect place for a retreat. If you are looking for a place close to the beach, you will be disappointed, but it is a short drive to a nice beach. On hot days, you will get cool trade winds through the house. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a quiet place to relax, enjoy Hawaii, and have a base for hiking, sightseeing, and exploring.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

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• Karen & Bob

  Karen & Bob

  • Guest Karen H. (-)
  • Date of stay 03/22/13
  • Review Submitted 03/25/13
  We had the most amazing and relaxing vacation on Kauai. Jai's cottage was perfect for us. It was quiet and secluded and perfectly located for enjoying all of the island's treasures. Everything was clean and comfortable. The beautiful garden and fresh greens and fruit were just some of the very special touches that we enjoyed. Thank you, Jai, for sharing your slice of paradise with us.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

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• EcoTourist Delight

  EcoTourist Delight

  • Guest RCB (Seattle, WA USA)
  • Date of stay 03/06/13
  • Review Submitted 03/20/13
  My good friend and I stayed at the Cottage for a couple of overnights in March. We were seeking a base from which to do lots of outdoor activities - hiking, kayaking, exploring the Island of Kauai. Jai was a wonderful host, we felt like we were at home from well before our arrival. For those looking for a more rustic, nature-drenched, non-resort experience the cottage is wonderful. Very centrally located on the Island, and just away from the main-street bustle of Kapa'a. We tried to eat totally local Kauai, fresh eggs, greens, fruits and veggies from the garden below surely helped in this effort! A quick trip to the local grocer on the way completed that for wonderfully delicious home-made meals and to-go lunches. We loved our stay, our only disappointment was having to leave. Mahalo - we fell in love with Kauai and very much looking forward to visiting again.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful jungle oasis!

  Beautiful jungle oasis!

  • Guest Stephanie (Northern Alberta)
  • Date of stay 02/26/13
  • Review Submitted 03/14/13
  My partner and our 4 month old spent a week in this beautiful space. It's much more lovely than the pictures convey - the location is a ways out of the town of Kapaa, past the residential area and into farmland, and on the way to great hiking inland, or up to the north beaches. The property itself is situated on a lush ravine that has been lovingly sculpted into a blend of wonderfully heady jungle, organic gardens, hidden paths and ponds full of life. Jai is a perfect host - she was so welcoming and informative, available to answer questions and chat about Island life, and gave us lots of space to feel we were the only ones there. She responded quickly about an issue with the washing machine and was so very thoughtful to provide little touches that made travelling with our babe very easy. The cottage is stocked full of items I might have forgotten, and there are abundant linens, soaps and condiments. Everything was clean and the king bed was super comfortable (we didn't use the loft, though it would have been fun if we were travelling with close friends or family - the bedrooms are open to each other at the ceiling). We would very highly recommend this to couples or families.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

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• Our anniversary - Perfect!

  Our anniversary - Perfect!

  • Guest Michelle F. (Hamlin, NY US)
  • Date of stay 07/14/12
  • Review Submitted 10/01/12
  If it is seclusion & peace you are looking for - you have found it. We were looking for just that. This was our second trip to Kauai and we were so pleased with our choice in properties. We like being away from the crowed resorts and this place delivers in a big way. The home itself has just about everything you could ask for and is the perfect spot to use as a "jump off point" for all of Kauai's wonderful activities - From, the North shore with beautiful Kee Beach to Hanalei to Kilauea Lighthouse to the amazing Coconut Coast with Lygate Beach, Smith Tropical Luau and river tour, to all the waterfalls to tubing down the rapids at an old sugar plantation to the beautiful South Shore with Poipu Beach, spouting horn, gardens and the stunning Napali coast - Oh do not forget to go to Barking sands beach! We love Kauai and we loved staying here, The gardens at the property are stunning - I kept saying to my husband that I feel like we were in a "LOST " episode because it was so secluded and lush. The property was clean, well maintained, wonderful guest book with suggestions, fully equipped and wonderful views. When we come back to Kauai, this will be our #1 choice. Mahalo Jai for sharing your wonderful & beautiful sanctuary with us. Just perfect! :) Michelle & Tony - Upstate NY

  Owner response: Michelle and Tony I am so happy you enjoyed the Cottage and the gardens. They have been my life work and it is wonderful when their beauty and seclusion is appreciated . Thank you so much for you kind words and I am so glad your vacation here at Honua Lani Gardens turned out to be just what you needed. I hope you can return again soon for some more R&R.

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• Lovely stay

  Lovely stay

  • Guest Christian (Munich, Germany)
  • Date of stay 05/08/12
  • Review Submitted 06/13/12
  We stayed in this house during our honeymoon trip and had a really great time here. The house offers everything you might need and is located very private in Jai's wonderful gardens. The location is also perfect for trip to the north and the south of the island, so if you are an explorer, this is perfect for you. Thank you Jai for the warm welcome and the fresh fruit from your gardens! The property is really nice and the house itself was very clean and in a good shape. Would definitely recommend this one!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Christian it was so nice to meet you both. I am happy your honeymoon was such a success and that you enjoyed the Cottage and gardens. I hope you can make it back to Hawaii soon and visit with us again.

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• Relaxing trip to Kauai

  Relaxing trip to Kauai

  • Guest phil (Houston)
  • Date of stay 05/28/12
  • Review Submitted 06/07/12
  My wife, two daughters ages 1 and 5 and I spent a week at this property and enjoyed it very much. Jai is a lovely host, very helpful, gives a wonderful massage, and brought by beach toys, children books and playpen for the children. Our girls were right at home and very comfortable in the cottage. Our 5 year old loved the loft bedroom. We hosted a BBQ for my brother and his wife on the balcony. There is a very nice trail down to the gardens from the cottage. The cottage is set in the trees and very private. It was perfect, just what we were looking for.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Phillip, I really enjoyed our time during your Massage and it was such a pleasure doing healing Lomi- Lomi with your beautiful wife Ana. Your little girls are so sweet. It was a delight to host your family and I look forward to seeing you again in the future.

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• Great Private Vacation Cottage

  Great Private Vacation Cottage

  • Guest Niki (Charleston, South Carolina)
  • Date of stay 06/17/11
  • Review Submitted 03/21/12
  My boyfriend and I ( who became my fiance on this trip) stayed here in June 2011. Great location, very private and secluded. We enjoyed picking fruit in the botanical gardens and indulged in a wonderful couples massage by Jai and her associate. Jai was very accommodating - I requested candles, flowers and champagne on our arrival, and we walked into a vacation oasis. I even left a pearl necklace behind and she was kind enough to send it back to South Carolina for us. The foliage around the cabin was beautiful, the king bed was comfortable and the option to have a full kitchen was great, as we where able to bring back leftovers, cook our own breakfast and pack lunches for a day at the beach. The snorkel and beach gear where in great condition and very useful. We are more outdoor types, so the expense and hype of a resort didn't appeal to us. I would most definatly come back here again- wish we where there now! Niki and Jon

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Additional information about rental rates

GE tax ID. no. W02170410-2

Transient Accommodations Tax return No. W02170410-2

Christmas-New Year rates December 20th to January 6th add +25% to High Season Rates.

$90.00 one time Cleaning fee added to payment

50% of payment is due at time of booking.

Balance is due one month before arrival.

Fees:

• One time clean out fee: $90
• Tax Rate 13.25%