Location: Kapaa, East Kauai, Kauai, Hawaii, USA (5 miles from Airport, 1 block to beach, next to Wailua River)
Accommodations: Cottage, Studio, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Last minute discount for arrivals within the next 30 days.
Fern Grotto Inn is located on the bank of the Wailua River on the beautiful Island of Kauai. It is a five minute walk to the uncrowded, sandy beaches that dot this section of Kauai's world famous coastline. At your doorstep is the Wailua river dock where you can launch your own Kayak onto the Wailua River to explore and hike to Secret falls, which has a natural swimming hole at its base.
Ohana House This beautiful plantation home was built in 1942 and remodeled in 2002. This house has 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a large fully-equipped kitchen and dining area that invites you to gather around. This house accommodates 6 including kids. The house rents for $275 a day or $1,750 a week plus tax of 12.42% and a clean out fee of $200.
Canal Cottage Built in 1953 and remodeled in 2003, this 700-square-foot one-bedroom cottage has 2 full baths, a kitchenette and a private lanai. This cottage can accommodate 4 including kids. The Cottage rents for $150 a day or $950 a week plus tax of 12.42% and a clean out fee of $125.
River Cottage Built in 1943 and remodeled in 2005, this beautiful 500-square-foot studio cottage has original hardwood floors, a full kitchen, air conditioning, and a private lanai. This romantic cottage offers luxurious comfort. The cottage accommodates 2 and rents for $150 a day or $950 a week plus tax of 12.42% and a clean out fee of $90.
Garden Cottage Built in 1942 & remodeled in 2006, this 400-square-foot studio cottage has air conditioning, hardwood floors, tiled bathroom, a queen bed and a river & garden view. The cottage accommodates 2 and rents for $99 a day or $693 a week plus tax of 12.42% and a clean out fee of $60.
Surrounded by state park land on all sides the property is situated in Hawaii's largest coconut grove and is just across from the Coco Palms Resort. Centrally located in the town of Kapaa, the fully restored plantation-style cottages are a 30 minute drive to either the North or South Shore. Fern Grotto Inn offers affordability and easy access to pristine beaches, good restaurants, shopping, and a host of other land and water activities for every interest.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Garden Cottage........ $99/nt ... $693/wk.
River Cottage......... $150/nt .. $950/wk
Canal Cottage......... $150/nt .. $950/wk
Ohana House........... $275/nt .. $1750/wk
Cleaning Fee: Ohana $200, Canal $125, River $90, Garden $60.
Refundable Deposit: $200 to $500
All Rates are subject to Hawaii Tax of 12.416%.
Three-Night Minimum Stay.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Property Photos
- River Cottage - Kapaa, East Kauai, Hawaii Vacation Rental
- River cottage - Kapaa, East Kauai, Hawaii Vacation Rental
- River cottage inside view - Kapaa, East Kauai, Hawaii Vacation Rental
- River cottage inside view
- River cottage entrance
- River cottage kitchen & dining
- River cottage interior
- Garden Cottage
- Fern Grotto Inn grounds
- Garden cottage inside view
- Garden cottage inside view
- Garden cottage inside view
- Canal cottage
- Canal cottage inside view
- Canal cottage inside view
- Canal cottage bedroom
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What a wonderful place you have nestled here at the mouth of the river! We have so enjoyed our stay here - a true home away from home.
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We really loved our stay here. This place is great! Perfect place to get away & relax while still enjoying home comforts.