Hawaii Kauai Vacation Rental Coconut Coast Kapaa
Cozy `Ohi`a Kai Cottage is situated in the front of our property in downtown Kapa`a on the beautiful Garden Island of Kaua`i. Ohi`a Kai Cottage is just one block from the beach near downtown Kapa`a. and ideally located to visit all parts of Kauai.
Permit number TVNC #1354 and is registered and permitted by the County of Kauai
GE tax ID is GE-152-775-0656-01 TAT tax ID is: TA-152-775-0656-01
Our other vacation rental on the same property in Kapaa is the 2nd level of the house behind the cottage. It is a large 2 bedroom we call the Hale. See at vrbo 85235
We also have a vacation rental condo in the heart of Honolulu on the island of Oahu, see vrbo/ 111945
`Ohi`a Kai Cozy Cottage is on a quiet street steps from downtown' Kapa`a on the east side of Kaua`i. We have Turbo internet (up to 20/2Mbps) with our WiFi.
Ohi`a Kai Cottage is a charming hideaway for the budget-conscious traveler. Inside one will find a small living room including full-sized futon couch. Inner doors lead to a small bedroom with queen-size bed, breakfast area, bathroom with shower, and sun room. Amenities include television, cable, DVD player, full refrigerator with freezer, coffee maker, dresser, clothes rack, beach mats, towels, sheets, dishes and utensils. Soap and shampoo/conditioner provided as courtesy amenities. Lush tropical vegetation surrounds the property, including banana, mango, noni, coconut, palms, crotons, dracena and panax.
Ohi`a Kai Cottage is a charming hideaway for the budget-conscious traveler looking for a discount. Ideal for a couple or small family. New Serta pillow-top queen mattress in the bedroom and full bed in living room offer privacy and comfort for you and the kids. Pocket doors connect the living room to the bedroom on the left and the 'family room' on the right. Beyond the family room is a small room with full refrigerator and clothes rack as well as the bathroom with shower and assist bars around toilet.
The cottage does not have a kitchen, but guest amenities include a large refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster oven, electric skillet, induction hot plate, dishes and utensils. A shared BBQ propane grill is available for our vacation rental guests. A double porcelain sink is located on the outside of the cottage for guests' convenience.
Other amenities include television +cable, turbo WiFi Internet access, iron, ironing board, beach chairs and mats, beach towels, all-cotton linens. Guests in the cottage and the vacation rental house on the property share the laundry room, and access to bogey boards and snorkel gear. Lush tropical vegetation abounds on the property, including banana, mango, noni, papaya, various palms, mock orange and panax.
Two rooms have a/c units; living room, bedroom and family room also have ceiling fans. Bamboo flooring and cotton linens are among the eco-conscious considerations in the cottage. Smoking is strictly prohibited.
The cottage is situated across from a church parking lot on a side street, close enough to town to be convenient, but far enough away from the main road to not hear any traffic from Kuhio Hwy.
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 and we are one block from the coastal bike multi use bike path . 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).
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 three houses down, at the end of this short street, just before the gate to a county property.
Park in the spot directly in front of the cottage. If we are not on site when you arrive, we 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.
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 and Marianne, 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.
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. 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, including hiking, kid-friendly places, churches, shopping, dining, activities, Hawaiian culture, medical facilities, alternative health and personal care services, and tips on enjoying Kaua`i on a budget.
Rates vary depending on the time of the year. We require a minimum three-day stay.
`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 Kapaa. We also have videos on you tube.
Email us and we will send you the reservation form and answer any questions you have.
If you call, please be aware of the time difference, as we prefer to receive calls after 10:00 a.m. or before 10:00 p.m. HI time unless there is an emergency. We are then available 24/7.
Kauai is rapidly becoming the island of choice by return visitors: "Kauai is the real Hawaii."
See our reviews. This is an example of why we have a 4+ rating. Review
"This property is well kept and has all the essentials, including internet and air conditioning which will make you the envy of many people locally who depend on the trade winds to stop you from sweltering on the island. It's a stone's throw away from Kapaa's restaurants and bars and the sea front if you fancy watching the sunrise, or a stroll along the beach. Kapaa itself is excellently situated for amenities on the island and is well situated for seeing everything on the island as it is relatively central. It is also very close to some of the island's best beaches on the Coconut Coast. The owners are extremely friendly, offer prompt customer service, or quick help if you need it (i.e locking your self out in the middle of the night). On several occasions I was delighted to find gifts of fruit that they had sourced from their garden. An excellent property and the best value I could find." No smoking and no pets allowed.