Location: Kapaa, East Kauai, Kauai, Hawaii, USA (One block from "downtown" Kapaa and ocean) View Map
Accommodations: Second Floor of Large House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
County ID: VRNC 1355
In Hawaiian, "hale" means "house," "kai" means "by the water" and "`ohi`a" is a native tree that grows on all the Hawaiian Islands.
`Ohi`a Kai Hale is a large fully-furnished apartment with two large bedrooms with a king bed and telephone in each, full bathroom, large full kitchen, and dining area that opens onto a large living area leading to a spacious lanai. Amenities include large-screen television with digital cable and DVR,DVD and VCR players, ceiling fans in all rooms, towels, sheets, dishes and other kitchenware, iron and ironing board. Wireless internet can be accessed at no additional charge
over our secure network ohia kai. the password is our 10 digit telephone number 808 822-5955.
Large windows let the beautiful Kaua`i sun into each room. The surrounding lush tropical vegetation, including banana, mango, noni, coconut, bamboo, and panax, ensures shade and privacy. On the lower level there is a laundry room with new, high efficiency Maytag washer and dryer for available for guest use.
The location of `Ohi`a Kai is ideal for vacationers, business visitors, and residents seeking short-term housing. It is on a quiet lot one block from Kuhio Highway within convenient walking distance of the beach, several churches, and the shopping and dining pleasures of downtown Kapa`a. It is approximately ten miles from Lihue Airport, a 20-minute drive at non-peak times.
Some popular visitor destinations to the north and their approximate driving times include Kealia Beach (5 minutes), `Anini Beach (25 minutes), Kilauea Lighthouse (20 minutes), Limahuli National Tropical Garden (55 minutes), Hanalei (45 minutes), and Haena State Park at the end of the road (60 minutes). Haena is where you will find Ke`e Beach and the trailhead to the spectacular Na Pali Coast trail.
To the south heading toward Lihue, Coconut Marketplace (5 minutes), Lydgate Beach Park (10 minutes), turn right at Coco Palms to see `Opaeka`a Falls (15 minutes). When you are back on Kuhio Highway heading toward Lihue, turn right to Hanamaulu to see Wailua Falls (30 minutes), Kukui Grove Mall (22 minutes), or continue on Kuhio Highway to Poipu (30 mins.) Back on the highway see the largest coffee plantation in the USA, Kauai Coffee. At the southwestern end of the road is Kekaha, with a very large and private beach, or before you get that far, turn right to see Waimea Canyon.
Your hosts, Bob and Marianne, have lived on Kaua`i for twelve years and will be happy to answer questions and make recommendations related to your special needs and interests, including hiking, kayaking,surfing, kid-friendly places, churches, shopping, dining, activities, Hawaiian culture, medical facilities, alternative health and personal care services. Your inquiries may also receive a reply from Danica, one of the special people who help keep `Ohi`a Kai sane and organized.
To reach `Ohi`a Kai from Lihue Airport, turn right at the traffic light as you’re leaving the airport. This puts you on Kuhio Highway headed north. Continue straight for about nine miles. Along the way you will cross the Wailua River, pass the Coconut Marketplace shopping and dining complex on your right, ans soon you will see Safeway on your left and the Waipouli Beach Resort on your right. Keep driving! Shortly thereafter you will come to a traffic light in front of a small shopping complex with a Big Save grocery store and Shell gas station on your left. The Post Office is in that complex! A few blocks further and you will see a left-turn only lane in front of the Latter Day Saints church.
There is no traffic light here, but you will see the entrance to Pono Kai resort directly to your right and a sign welcoming you to downtown Kapa`a in the grassy area ahead. Make a sharp left onto `Ohi`a Street. Note that this is a 90° turn! Don't make a soft left onto Ulu Street, a common error for newcomers. `Ohi`a Kai is the third and last house on the right side of the street. Our property faces the parking lot of the LDS church (white church with blue roof).
`Ohi`a Kai is clearly marked with green signs. Park in the space designated for `Ohi`a Kai Hale. If we are not there when you arrive we will have a lock box on the front door. If you plan to arrive in the evening, contact us prior to your arrival so that we can give you the lock box combination.
We also have a cozy 1-BR unit on the same property, `Ohi`a Kai Cottage. See our VRBO listing #95386 or visit our website for more details.
For more information, please visit our website. We prefer inquries to be made via e-mail. If you need to call us, please be aware of the time difference. During Daylight Savings Time, Hawaii is three hours earlier than California, six hours earlier than Eastern Standard Time. We prefer NOT receiving calls before 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. Hawaii Time. If you also need to make reservations for the island of Oahu (Honolulu) visit our vrbo listing #111945.
We appreciate your interest in `Ohi`a Kai for your Kauai accommodations!
with warm aloha, Bob and Marianne
Rev: 07/24/2009
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: new shared with guest who stay at the cottage on the same property in front of the large green house we call the hale.
- Dryer: new shared with guest who stay at the cottage on the same property in front of the large green house we call the hale.
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : King size bed in both bedrooms
- Twin/Single Bed: Twin mattress or aero bed available for the extra guests.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV Digital video DVR recording available in LR - no need to miss any of your programs!
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Upon request.
- CD Player (2)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Large full kitchen has everything you need to cook for family and friends.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane gas grill available for guest use.
- Lanai: Large, breezy lanai with mountain and a bit of ocean view.
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Hale 2009 and 2010 Rates wkly $700 daily $125
Special discount for longer bookings:
Book 3 wks, get 4th week free! (Pending availability!)
tax rate 12.41% Min.stay 3 nts. Outclean fee $125.00
Rates valid for up to 4 guests. $10/night surcharge for each
additional guest. Surcharge does not apply to children under 3.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Kapaa
location location location Ohi`a Kai is approximately nine miles from Lihue Airport, a 20-minute drive at non-peak times. Haena State Park, at the end of the road when driving north, is about an hour’s drive, as is Kekaha, the southwestern end of the road. Haena is where you’ll find Ke`e Beach and the trailhead to the spectacular Na Pali Coast trail. Some popular visitor destinations and their approximate driving times include Kealia Beach ½ mile to the north, baby beach ½ mile to the south, toward Lihue. Managed and operated by owners Bob Brown and Marianne Luken.
The Unique Benefits at this Second Floor of Large House
One block from ocean and the sweet town of Kapaa, within walking distance of many stores, places to eat, etc.
Perfect location for travel to all parts of Kauai. Other popular places to go are: Lydgate Beach Park (10 minutes), Limahuli National Tropical Garden (55 minutes), Kilauea Lighthouse (20 minutes), `Anini Beach (25 minutes), Poipu Beach Park (40 minutes), Kukui Grove Mall (22 minutes), `Opaeka`a Falls (15 minutes), Wailua Falls (30 minutes), and the largest coffee plantation in the USA, Kauai Coffee (35 minutes).
Owner's Map of Kapaa
Bob and Marianne have lived on Kauai since 1996. Bob is a psychologist and works on the first level of Ohia Kai Hale. Marianne teaches at Hawaii Pacific University. As owners they manage three properties: the hale (vrbo # 95385), a cottage on the same property (vrbo #95386), and a condo in Honolulu (vrbo #111945).
Property Photos
- Large living room with TV, DVR, DVD. - Kapaa, HI Vacation Apartment Rental
- Private, comfortable, spacious, clean! Ohia Kai Hale is upstairs. - Kapaa, HI Vacation Apartment Rental
- Welcome to `Ohi`Kai Hale! Your home away from home. - Kapaa, HI Vacation Apartment Rental
- Dining room from kitchen area. Or dine al fresco on the large lanai.
- Relax and make yourself at home
- Roomy lanai - this is just one side. Do you like the sound of birds?
- Full size kitchen with nice appliances
- Other part of living room hallway leads to the two large bedrooms and bathroom.
- Full size bathroom with double vanity
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2; both bedrooms have king size beds.
- view from window in back bedroom.
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