Oceanfront Kapaa Shores Beautiful Unit with Amazing Views!

This was our first VRBO; I'm not sure how future stays will match up.

Incredibly equipped, I really didn't have to bring supplies that I did bring. Loved the Vitamix- great pina coladas and breakfast smoothies. And pans for every recipe. Loved the towels which were super fluffy. Really, there is nothing negative to say.. wait. There is. My husband complained that the ocean was unrelenting and loud. Hahaha. Loved this unit. Will stay in it again if I get back to Kapaa.

Overall, this is a great home base on Kauai. Its location in Kapa'a makes accessing the north, south and west sides of the island a breeze. Condo is a 3rd floor walk-up but that's only something to contend with on check-in and check out when you have many bags to transport. You'll forget about the stairs when you wake up to your first sunrise, which is perfectly framed on the condo's balcony.

Pluses: Very well appointed kitchen. Killer sunrise views. Central location with a grocery right across the street. Near many restaurants, shops and other things that will make your stay enjoyable. Laundry. Easy parking. No keys to keep track of thanks to keyless entry. Nice beach accessories including umbrellas, towels and chairs (and toys for kids). Joanne made wonderful suggestions of things to do and which businesses to engage with. All her suggestions were top notch. The community lawn (pictured) is a really lovely place to read or get some sun. Unit is very close to the pool as well.

Minuses: Unit was not as clean as we normally find rentals to be. I have already shared this feedback with Joanne/Holly and they were going to address it with the housekeeping staff so I would presume others will have an improved experience. I'm guessing due to the humidity, sofa had black mold on the cushions. This is a difficult thing to battle in humid climates so we weren't alarmed but want others to be aware in case they have allergies. Also, as others have mentioned, there are no doors on the upstairs bathroom, or to separate the toilet/shower from the sink on the main floor. You can tell there used to be pocket doors but now there is just a curtain, which offers visual privacy but little else. Would be nice to see the pocket doors put back in place. Also, the dining chairs are too tall for the table so you cannot sit at the table and pull your seat up under it. Again, not the end of the world, but odd and a bit uncomfortable.

Considerations: Unit is not air conditioned but we didn't find this to be an issue. We slept with the windows open each night and were comfortable with the ocean breeze to keep us cool enough. Also as mentioned, unit is a 3rd floor walk up. There is a safe, which is SO nice, but it is rather small. My boyfriend's 15" laptop wouldn't fit in it but my 13" one did.

I've shared my honest feedback but want to say again that this is a really nice unit and we would recommend it. Great communication with owners, awesome location and those SUNRISES!

The unit was clean, well-stocked and had a beautiful view of sunrise every day.

The condo was very clean and well organized. The kitchen was well equipped. The condo is decorated very nicely and the furniture was comfortable. The beds were great, and the linens and towels were very nice. There is no air conditioning and this was not a problem as long as there was a breeze blowing. The ocean view from the balcony is beautiful. You can hear the waves all night long. The property in general was very nice and in a good location. You can walk to Kapaa downtown and many restaurants. The only thing that could be improved upon was the upstairs bathroom did not have a door, only a curtain, which made privacy a bit of a problem.

Our second stay in this condo. Great location and comfortable accommodations. We always enjoy our time here. Looking forward to returning March 2018.