Location: Kapaa, Coconut Coast, Kauai, Hawaii, USA (One block from Beach and Kapaa "downtown") View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Cottage size of most condos or small house or timeshare vacation rental we are not a bed and breakfast.
Cozy `Ohi`a Kai Cottage TVNC #1354 is situated in the front of our property at in Kapa`a on the beautiful Garden Island of Kaua`i. Behind the cottage is a two story house; Hale means "house" in Hawaiian. `Ohi`a Kai Hale refers to the upstairs vacation unit in the house. The ground level of the house is used by several quiet professional offices, including counseling and massage.
Ohi`a Kai Cottage is a charming hideaway for the budget-conscious traveler. Inside you will find a small living room including full-sized futon couch. Inner doors lead to a small bedroom with queen-size bed, breakfast area, a family room, a sunroom and a bathroom with shower. the cottage is the size of most one bedroom condos or timeshare or a small one level house. we do not call it a B&B or bed and breakfast as we do not live on the property.
Amenities include televisions, VCR and DVD players, full size new refrigerator with freezer, 2 BBQ one is propaine, Microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, dresser, clothes rack, beach mats, towels, sheets, dishes and eating utensils. We do not provide toiletry amenities other than soap. Lush tropical vegetation surrounds the property, including banana, mango, noni, coconut, bamboo, and panax.
Three rooms have a/c units, and the bedroom and family room have ceiling fans. But wait, that's not all! Beyond the bedroom is a small reading/sunroom from which wireless internet can be accessed, and completing the cozy cottage is a bright, super-clean bathroom with shower and basic amenities a full-sized aerobed is available for guests requiring an extra sleeping option. Other amenities for guest use include beach mats, beach towels, boogey boards, all linens, iron and ironing board. Lush tropical vegetation surrounds the property, including banana, mango, noni, coconut, bamboo, and panax.
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. 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).
Your hosts, Bob and Marianne, are long-time Kaua`i residents and are happy to answer questions and make recommendations related to your special needs and interests. So before you book a bed and breakfast, B&B, a discount hotel, or a condo, consider our cottage or our hale in downtown kapaa. mahalo
To reach `Ohi`a Kai from Lihue Airport, turn right at the traffic light as you’re leaving the airport. The road becomes Kuhio Highway at the next traffic light. 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, pass two adjacent shopping centers on your left, pass more restaurants on your left, and come to a traffic light in front of a small shopping complex with a Big Save grocery store, U.S. Post Office, and Shell gas station. 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. Turn left onto `Ohia Street. Note that this is a 90° turn. `Ohi`a Kai, clearly marked with green signs, is four houses down, at the end of this short street, just before the gate to a county property.
Park in front of the cottage or along the fence on the church side of ohia street. 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. To log into wireless net work use our phone number 808 822-5955 from sunroom,
Behind the cottage is a two story house; Hale means "house" in Hawaiian. `Ohi`a Kai Hale refers to the upstairs vacation unit in the house. The Hale is also listed in vrbo, listing number 85235. We are one block from Pono Kai resort, which is on the beach. Across the road from our property is the Church of Latter Day Saints, Kapaa.
Please visit our website ohiakai. com. We prefer inquiries to be made via email. If you need to call us, please be aware of the time difference. We prefer NOT receiving calls before 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. Hawaii Time unless it is an emergency. If you also need accomodations in Honolulu, please visit our vrbo listing #111945. We look forward to your staying with us and choosing `Ohi`a Kai for your Kauai island accommodations.
we also have videos for the the cottage and the hale on you tube.
to see the video of the cottage go to youtube and in the search engine type ohia kai cottage.
to see our 2 bedroom apt which is the 2nd level of the house behind the cottage.go to youtube In the search engine type ohia kai hale Kauai
If you also need to make reservations for the island of Oahu (Honolulu) visit our vrbo listing #111945 and /or go to our video on youtubee and type executive centre honlulu vacation rental.
We appreciate your interest in `Ohi`a Kai for your Kauai accommodations!
with warm aloha, Bob and Marianne
with warm aloha, Bob and Marianne owners
Rev: 08/30/2010
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : there are three living room bedroom and kitchen
- Linens Provided
- Washer : new
- Dryer : new
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : access from sunroom
- Other Amenities
- Sunroom, boogie boards, beach mats, beach towels provided
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : please smoke outside thank you
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Cottage 2011 Rates
$90/nt $550/wk additional nights $80 $1700.00 month
Book 3 weeks, get the 4th week free!
All rates subject to Tax @ 13.41%.
One time cleaning fee is $75.00
Above rates apply to up to 3 guests. Surcharge of $10/night
per extra guest. Surcharge does not apply to children less than 3.
additional special discount 10% off rent if you arrival date is within 30 days.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Best Location & Price- Cottage, a/C, Walk to Beach
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Kapaa
The location of `Ohi`a Kai Cottage and Hale is ideal for vacationers, business visitors, and residents seeking short-term housing. Managed and operated by owners Bob Brown and Marianne Luken, it is on a quiet lot one very short block, mountain side, of Kuhio Highway, within convenient walking distance of the beach, several churches, and the shopping and dining pleasures of downtown Kapa`a. To reach the ocean, simply cross Kuhio Highway and walk through Pono Kai Resort. By walking one block north on Kuhio Highway, one is in the center of quaint Kapa’a town, with restaurants, shops, banks and a handful of other local businesses. If you are not familiar with Kuhio Highway, it is helpful to know that it is not a busy thoroughfare, but a two-lane road with a 25 mph speed limit with lots of crosswalks where it passes through Kapa`a.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
one block from ocean and downtown kapaa. great location for travel on all parts of the island. walking distance to shops and places to eat. we have a videos on you tube for all of our vacation rentals. If you book with you arrival date 30 days or less you are entitled to a special 15% discount.
Owner's Map of Kapaa
bob and marriane moved to Kauai in 1994. bob is a psychologist and his office is on the fist level of ohia kai hale. Marianne teaches at Hawaii Pacific University on Oahu
Property Photos
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- `Ohi`a Kai cottage is situated in front of `Ohi`a Kai Hale - Kauai Vacation Rental
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- Living Room with futon bed/couch/lounger - Kauai Vacation Rental
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- The other side of the Living Room is cozy too! - Kauai Vacation Rental
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- Private bedroom with queen bed.
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- Bedroom includes queen bed, TV, dresser, and a/c.
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- breakfast area
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- Cottage breakfast area, view 2
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- Cottage sunroom with wireless access
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- `Ohi`a Kai cottage bathroom
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- Cottage welcome gift basket & flowers
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- Cottage rear view
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- Mountain view as seen from `Ohi`a Kai Hale lanai.
Traveler Reviews (3)
At cottage from Nov 12th 2011 to Jan 2nd 2012.
Guest: Jan
(Comox, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/12/11
Review Submitted: 01/07/12
Message body The pictures are not correct, the sun room is not useable for internet as it is cluttered, the bedroom is now the kitchen. The sofa in living room is a disaster, it is ripped and covered with a sheet which makes it very annoying to have to fix after you sit down. Some of the linen for the bed was dirty, had to wash before using The cottage was not clean when we got here, had to wash food off walls and clean shelving in dishes cupboard. The back door curtain was ripped and I had to stitch it together, bathroom mats were dirty, floors have not had a proper wash in a long time, swiffers do not work. Had to buy wine glasses and a vegetable peeler,good thing I brought some of my own knives for cooking as the ones here are very dull. The one cup measuring cup had a huge hole in it, all kitchen items are cast offs. The owners did replace the hot plate for us as the one in here was not rated to even boil!!!!!! let alone fry. Be prepared to wake up prior to 6am with the backup alarms on the work trucks next door. The gardens infront of the cottage have been left unattended for sometime, overgrown and unattractive. The walk way to the laundry is dangerous, be careful at night, it is half a walk with clutter all along the wall of the building. The laundry room is dirty, but free laundry. The entire cottage needs a make over and cleaning, it is very cluttered. The cockroach and ant problem need to be attended to as well, we managed to get the ants under control, but it does not take much to put some boric acid about for the cockroaches and they would be gone. Nothing worse than having a roach crawl over you in bed. Bob and Marianne were very nice, did get us a new hotplate, and bring us flowers and and fruit at Christmas, but it is time to attend to the inside of the cottage and the yard. It is in a good location, walk to town and short drive to beach. For the less money we found a beach view condo that was very nice, but alas too late. We were here for 50 days.
Owner response:Guest satisfaction is a very high priority for us, so we are truly sorry for any discomfort experienced by these guests. The cottage is thoroughly cleaned after each guest leaves and if the cleanliness does not meet arriving guests' standards, we would remedy any problems immediately. We also value guests' privacy, so if a complaint is not shared with us, we are unlikely to know there is a potential problem. Bob's office is a few meters away from the cottage, and he and his staff are readily available to help. We upgrade the furnishings, linens, landscaping, and other amenities on an ongoing basis as our budget permits, and in 2011 most of the efforts were focused on our three other rentals. In response to this review we have been attending to the cottage thoroughly to ensure future guests' comfort and satisfaction. We continue to offer our guests a convenient, affordable and private accommodation option with extra aloha touches such as fresh flowers, fruit, use of bicycles, and other attractive amenities.
Recommended for:
Great home base for exploring the island!
Guest: Erin
(Just moved to Kauai)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11
Review Submitted: 10/19/11
We stayed here for the month of September. It is central to everything on the island and walking distance to restaurants, grocery stores and the beach. Bob and Marianne are very friendly, helpful and responsive, but not at all intrusive. The accommodations are pleasant and the bed is comfortable (even with my bad back!). The mini-kitchen is adequate and capable of turning out gourmet meals with a little creativity! And kind, often anonymous, neighbors left avocados and other island treats on our porch. We enjoyed staying here and will recommend it to our friends and families when they come to the island. There is plenty of aloha here!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Great little place!
Guest: pasdechat
(California)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11
Review Submitted: 06/24/11
Great little cottage with many amenaties, and so close to the beach you can hear the ocean! Perfect for anyone traveling with pets, as they are at the end of the street so nice and safe for my doggy. Clean and neat. The owners are wonderful too! I would recommend this to my friends!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
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