Thank you, Pam & Sarah!

Guest: emmarose2 (San Francisco CA)
Date of Stay: 10/10/11 Review Submitted: 12/28/11

My husband and I spent the last few days of our honeymoon here and it was magical! This place is so incredibly cute and cozy, and is within walking distance to the ocean. We enjoyed several nights of beautiful sunsets and took advantage of the kitchen by cooking breakfast each morning and enjoying it out on the front porch! The cottage is fully equipped with all you may need to head to the beach (which we did for several days in a row)...including beach chairs, umbrellas and beach mats! Both Pam (the owner) and Sarah (the on-site contact) were incredibly responsive and not only would we recommend this place to anyone planning a trip to Kauai, we also hope to return again and again! Thanks for helping to make our honeymoon so special!

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

The perfect getaway~!

Guest: carlyoutdoors (California)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

Wow! What an amazing stay we had here at the Kamewile Plantation Cottage! It was a total dream. My fiance and I came to Kauai to elope and were looking for a quiet place that was also picture perfect. We found it all at this charming remodeled plantation cottage. First off I must note that this rental is fully equipped....everything we needed right down to toiletries, sunscreen, beach chairs, coolers, etc were already here at the rental. We of course bought our own before we arrived but it is nice to have a closet full of things that you may need just once or twice (like bug spray). We spent our mornings going for a run around the surrounding neighborhoods, having breakfast out on the lanai among the tropical gardens in the VERY PRIVATE yard. We never once even used the indoor shower because the outdoor shower was amamzing.......how can you pass up a shower with witht he sunshining down and the Plumeria blooming right next to you! For daytime activities you are close to Waimea Canyon with amazing visat views and jungle hiking.... a short drive takes you to the white sandy beaches of Poipu. One of the greatest gems in the area was Friday nights in Hanapepe. Make a reservation for dinner at Hanapepe Cafe and get there early to walk around the town and view all the local art vendors and visit the galleries! Dont forget to have the carrot cake at Hanapepe Cafe which is to die for!! The kitchen at the cottage is great if you want to cook up a gourmet meal and enjoy it garden side. We spent many nights just lounging at home, cooking, drrinking wine and playing some of the games that were at the cottage. I would say that this is the ideal place for a romantic getaway for those who want to be close to amenities but slightly off the beaten patth. We have been to Kauai several times before but always stayed on the South shore.....we will be staying on the West shore from here on out! We have absolutely no complaints what so ever about the rental......our only suggestion would be an upgrade for the table on the lanai....everything else is so beautifully decorated and cute . Cant wait to return next year for our anniversary!

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

Perfect Getaway

Guest: Gayle and Jim (Jacksonville, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11 Review Submitted: 03/16/11

This property met our expectations for a rural and restful Hawaiian experience away from the tourist scene. Pam is very responsive. The cottage is very comfortable. The outdoor shower is magical. Arrive at Lihue early enough to get groceries. We hit the Saturday Farmer's Market at the community center. Waimea is very close and has adequate supplies. Traveling around Kaua'i was easy and leisurely. It was great to come "home" to quiet Kekaha. We evacuated for the tsunami generated by the earthquake in Japan. Review your emergency plan upon arrival. The cottage is near the end of the road. I certainly would recommend the cottage and would return.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Best Vacation I can remember in years at the perfect place

Guest: Bob & Linda (Penn Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/02/10 Review Submitted: 11/26/10

We nicknamed the Kamewile Plantation Cottage "Our Gecko House". We were the guests of a community of Gekcos that lived in the flowers and around our front porch. It was indeed a good luck house for our stay on Kauai. The cottage far execeed our expectations based on the information posted on the web site. It was imaculate and decorated in a true plantation cottage way. I lived on Kauai in the Poipu area before the EVA and INIKI devistated that portation of the Island. We chose Kekaha because of the sunshine and the still small town Hawaiian way that remains instead of Poipu and the huge resort development that sprung up since the hurricanes. We were not dissapointed. Our Gecko house was the perfect location. A quiet peaceful place to come home to after visiting the beaches and the canyon. We rented a Jeep which I strongly recommend for anyone who wants to explore the area. The weather was warm and sunny, big surf days and calm days, and a perfect place to just stay home and kick back and wait for the sunsets when we were tired of going. The BEST of everything. If you want to see the North side of the Island I would recommed staying a day or 2 on that side, then the rest of your visit at the Kamewile Plantation Cottage. Aloha!!

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

Shirley and Rick, Centennial, Co Sept 2010

Guest: sadiesue (Centennial, Co)
Date of Stay: 09/06/10 Review Submitted: 09/18/10

Awesome, Awesome place. We never showered indoors the entire time. The outdoor shower was great. Very private. Loved the big windows. Owner was very helpful in providing us with ideas for grocery shopping and places to see and things to do. If you are staying a week or longer, go to Costco. Times Market prices weren't bad either. Beer prices the same as mainland for the most part. The only disappointment was I thought there would be more condiments. That would be a plus to know there is plenty of salt, pepper, coffee etc. We would definitely recommend this place and would do it again. We did a helicopter ride with Blue Hawaiian. It was great. Think the operator could have been a bit more informative. Seemed a bit burnt out. Can't say enough about Kauai Kayaks. Kelly, our guide was so funny and so informative. Highly recommend the kayak trip to Secret Falls. Holo charters snorkling was good but long. Wouldn't recommend deep sea fishing unless you know for sure the fish are biting. Waimea Canyon was really cool. Go all the way to the top and do the hike. All in all great beach time at Poi pu and Salt Pond, A must go to place is Jo-Jo's shaved ice. Had an absolute wonderful time, Can't speak more highly of the area. Loved the island. Thank you so much for sharing your island dream cottage.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

Perfect Hawaii Vacation

Guest: Bill, Seema and Family (Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/13/10 Review Submitted: 09/09/10

We really enjoyed our stay in your cottage and hope to be back there in the future. It was exactly what our family was looking for and we are sold on using VRBO on our next vacation. The location was perfect as it was so close to our favorite beaches near Polihale State Park. After our day at the beach, we looked forward to coming back to the cozy, quiet cottage in time for the sunsets. Pam, thank you for letting us stay in your home.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Bill and Gretchen (-)
Date of Stay: 02/22/10 Review Submitted: 02/22/10

My wife and I celebrated 10 years and the New Year this winter at Pam's cottage. It was a fantastic stay and we agree with all the praise that you can read from other guests. We felt that our week went too fast. But it helps to stock up at the grocery store and fill the kitchen. We savored our time by making meals and eating on the Lanai. We packed our back packs with lunches and enjoyed the easy access to all the great hiking. Loved the cottage! Thanks Pam.

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Delightful stay at the Plantation Cottage

Guest: Terry & Debby (Cupar, Sask Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/16/10 Review Submitted: 02/17/10

We stayed at the cottage with another couple for a week in January, 2010. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about the cottage - from the sound of the ocean to the roosters crowing in the morning. The beach across the road was incredible and gave us the most amazing sunsets. The cottage was very open and comfortable - I don't think I have ever slept in a more comfortable bed. My husband loved the outside shower. We would highly recommend this beautiful property to anyone wishing to stay on the West side of Kauai.

Recommended for:Sightseeing.

Guest: Terry & Debby (Cupar, Sask Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/16/10 Review Submitted: 02/16/10

We stayed at the cottage with another couple from Jan 16 - 23, 2010. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about the cottage - from the sound of the ocean to the roosters crowing in the morning. The beach across the road was incredible and gave us the most amazing sunsets. The cottage was very open and comfortable - I don't think I have ever slept in a more comfortable bed. My husband loved the outside shower. We would highly recommend this beautiful property to anyone wishing to stay on the West side of Kauai.

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Guest: Barry (Albert, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/10

One month ago, as we shivered in 57 degrees below 0 (Fahrenheit) weather (second coldest reading on the globe that day) I fantasized about being instantly transported back to May 4-10, 2009--our few days in paradise at the Kamewile Plantation Cottage in Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii. We two couples thoroughly enjoyed the charming, clean, comfortable, well-equipped, tastefully decorated accomodation. We used the lovely home as a base from which to explore the spectacular beauty of Kauai, from nearby Kekaha Beach and Waimea Canyon to Ke`e Beach (as far around the island as roads allowed). The cottage cupboards revealed ample up-to-date tourism information and the local managers, Steve and Monica (next-door year-round residents) were most gracious and helpful with all of our requests for assistance and advice. We loved the Kamewile Cottage and were most impressed with the service we received. If we are fortunate enough to visit Kauai again, we'll be sure to book the Kamewile Cottage.

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