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Ohana House — Historic 3BR Plantation Home on the Wailua River

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A house with a porch, a lawn, and palm trees.
A wooden archway leading to a house with a white exterior and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a stove, and a sink.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Explore on two wheels
    Guests love the bike-friendly location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lae Nani Beach
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Self-parking included
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kapaa, HI
  • Place, Wailua Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lae Nani Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Coconut Marketplace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ohana House — Historic 3BR Plantation Home on the Wailua River

The Ohana House is an authentic plantation house, built in 1942 from lumber salvaged from dismantled WWII supply ships. It was built for a Japanese widow and her two children, and it became the heart of what is now Fern Grotto Inn. Carefully restored, it keeps its original materials and proportions and adds what a family or group needs: three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a dining table that seats eight.

THE HOUSE
• 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; sleeps up to 6
• Beds: 2 queens and 2 twins
• Full kitchen and a dining table for eight
• Private yard and a palm-shaded porch
• Window air conditioning
• WiFi, Alexa, hair dryer, earplugs and in-room beach towels
• Coffee, sugar, salt, pepper and cooking oil to get you started
• One parking space
• Two gas grills in the common garden

GUESTS
The nightly rate covers 2 guests; each additional guest is $25 per night. Children are welcome, and children under 2 don't count toward the 6-guest limit. The guest who books must be 21 or older.

INCLUDED WITH EVERY STAY
Guests share complimentary gear, first come, first served: three kayaks (two doubles and one single), four bikes, two paddleboards, snorkel sets, boogie boards, beach chairs, coolers, mats, umbrellas, beach toys and life jackets. A double kayak alone rents for $95–150 a day in Kapaa; here you launch from the property, and the paddle to Secret Falls starts right off the grounds. Two guest laundry rooms are free to use, with detergent provided.

LOCATION
Wailua Beach is one block away. The protected lagoon at Lydgate Park, with its keiki (children's) pool, is a 15-minute walk. Kapaa Town's restaurants and shops are about five minutes away by car, or an easy ride on the coastal bike path.

ABOUT FERN GROTTO INN
Nine units in five buildings on the banks of the Wailua River, with more than 1,500 five-star reviews and a feature in Lonely Planet. Paul has managed the inn since 2004. You'll arrive to fresh flowers, a handwritten note and a local guidebook.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Self check-in from 3pm; check-out by 11am
• Quiet hours are 9pm to 8am
• The grounds are kept dark at night on purpose so migrating birds aren't disturbed. Every key chain carries a small flashlight
• Smoke-free indoors, with a designated outdoor smoking area in the garden
• Out of respect for the privacy and comfort of everyone staying with us, we're not able to accommodate parties, events or gatherings, including get-togethers with friends or family invited onto the property
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA-193-000-2432-01, GE-193-000-2432-01, 410040230000
Property # 115326vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kapaa

Located in Kapaa, this holiday home is on a river. Holoholoku Heiau and Hikinaakala Heiau are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nawiliwili Harbor and Kamalani Playground. Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kapaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Holoholoku Heiau - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wailua Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lae Nani Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Coconut Marketplace - 2 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪JoJo’s Shave Ice - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wailua Drive In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ohana House — Historic 3BR Plantation Home on the Wailua River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ohana House — Historic 3BR Plantation Home on the Wailua River?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ohana House — Historic 3BR Plantation Home on the Wailua River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ohana House — Historic 3BR Plantation Home on the Wailua River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ohana House — Historic 3BR Plantation Home on the Wailua River located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wailua Beach and Holoholoku Heiau. Lae Nani Beach and Smith's Tropical Paradise are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Enjoyable

Great job of providing essentials for a long stay. Fully equipped kitchen. Very stress free stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay

Great amenities. Appreciated the bikes, boogie boards, umbrellas, SUP and beach towels. Perfect location for day trips all over the island. Very well stocked kitchen. The swans and flowers upon arrival were a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We all absolutely loved the cottage. Plenty of space for the six of us.The amenities were an incredible bonus. The location and access to every thing we wanted to see and do was perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This place was perfect for our adult family of 5. The bikes made it easy to get around, and we made use of the kayaks and paddle boards on the river. The kitchen is well stocked with basics, and the beds are very comfortable. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely House

House itself was beautiful. Loved they had free kayaks and snorkel gear and beach chairs. Roosters woke us up in the middle of the night....
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worth it!

We have been to Kauai several times but found Ohana House at Fern Grotto to be the best yet. The house was fully stocked with all the amenities, the grounds were beautiful, the additional water equipment and bikes were a huge bonus. The location was great too. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Close to airport, river and ocean. This place has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cottage is beautiful inside, charming and Hass all the items you need to make your stay pleasant

Would stay here again if I return to Kauai.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Our 6-person group really enjoyed the house. Maybe the most well-stocked house we've stayed in, very comfortable home with every room getting it's own bathroom. Paul was very responsive and easy check in/out. Only downsides to the house are not the easiest walking access to the beach (for elders in our group) and a bit noisy from the road nearby. But the house itself and central location for the island was fantastic.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property and staff!

We stayed here for more than a week and the property met and exceeded our expectations! The Ohana unit is gorgeous and full of Hawaiian charm. The garden is immaculate and peaceful. We picked fresh, ripe fruit off of the trees. We used the beach and kayaking equipment (we kayaked up the Wailua river to go to Fern Grotto). The house is also centrally located, so you can easily get to the North shore or Waimea or Poipu. We really enjoyed our stay here and would come back! Paul and the rest of the crew are amazing! :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kauai Stay

This is truly a great property. Bikes, kayaks and other gear available for guests. The inlet to the river for kayaking is a big plus. Fresh fruit on the trees is a big plus. I recommend this property to anyone. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation

The Fern Grotto Inn is perfectly located. We covered the entire island. Very centrally located. Has everything you could want. Access to beach chairs, snorkel gear, ice chest, kayaks, SUP, etc. was a huge bonus. Paul thought of everything. The house was beautiful. Felt like home. We will definitely be back and recommend the Fern Grotto Inn to everyone. You will love it. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

4/10 Poor

Beautiful, well furnished home, but it is insanely loud. There were bowls of ear plugs in every room

The family that runs it is very kind and they provided excellent extras in the house. That said, we were woken up regularly throughout every night by loud cars and trucks bombing down the road. The house sits close to the highway, but even closer to the main artery into a major subdivision. We described it like pitching a tent under the freeway. It made for unpleasant evenings, difficult naps for our daughter, and uncomfortable lounging outside. In addition, the property is next to a public park where people would sit in their cars with the radio blasting. Also, this house does not stand alone. It is part of a multi-unit property and there was construction of a giant home about 20 feet away during the week. There were no cut in fees for having the construction noise while we were there. I suggest spending some of that money on insulating the house and upgrading windows. This is obviously an issue since there were bowls of ear plugs in every room, but I felt duped because I didn't read about the noise issue when I was researching this house. We spent thousands of dollars expecting a tranquil vacation of lounging around, and were discouraged. For the same amount of money we could have stayed in ocean front property, but thought a river scene would be fun. This is our 3rd annual trip and we will not be staying here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our family (six adults) h...

Our family (six adults) had the most wonderful time staying in Ohana House. The separated bedrooms gave us privacy when we wanted it, and the fabulous "community room" (kitchen/dining area) provided a great area for us all to hang out together. The home is wonderfully appointed with great attention to details. You truly feel like you are in your own Hawaiian home. The central location of the property in relation to the rest of the island makes it convenient to see the many splendors Kaua'i has to offer. Paul, Nausheen and their adorable twins are wonderful hosts. We will definitely be coming back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

I organized the trip for ...

I organized the trip for my husband and I and two of my best friends and their spouses in Kapaa for a mutual friend's wedding. Wow did we make the right choice! Staying at the Fern Grotto Inn was perfect for our group of 6 adults. We each were able to have our own bedroom and bathroom giving the perfect amount of privacy & personal space. The home was tastefully decorated and perfectly accommodating. We loved having the washer and dryer and the free WIFI to stay connected to home. Thanks Paul! Our gracious hosts, Paul and Nausheen were wonderful. Prior to our arrival, they converted the two twins to a king for one of our couples. When we inquired about boogie boards, they realized they were "running low" and went immediately to purchase some for our recreation. It made for many fun days at the beautiful Kauai beaches! We would definitely love to return to the Ohana house or another one of their houses. P.S. Their boy and girl toddlers are also the cutest things I've ever seen.:)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We took over the big hous...

We took over the big house and two of the cottages for a week for a 50th birthday (dubbed Hawaii five-0) family gathering. As good as Fern Grotto looked on line, it was even much better in person. The houses have been restored with such loving care, and we could all gather at Ohana. The hospitality was first rate, and location perfect...not too touristic, very old Hawaii. Loved it, and hope to come back, Barry
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful property. We...

A beautiful property. We stayed in the Ohana House, and were very pleased. It was clean, spacious, and exceeded all of our expectations. It is off the main road, so the only noise is the occasional roster. The house itself is beautiful. We were very pleased at how large and well stocked the kitchen was -- everything from a blender to a dishwasher (and multiple gas grills outside!). And each of the three bedrooms has its own bathroom. Only a short walk to the beach (although you have to cross a busy intersection). Paul and his family were wonderful hosts, and I hope to return again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul & Nausheen Thank ...

Paul & Nausheen Thank you for sharing your lovely bit of Kauai with us. This is a great location - a good walk to the beaches a short drive to the shops. Your kindness and hospitality were much appreciated (& we were so happy to have that electric tea kettle, Paul). Mahalo Barry & Jeanette
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dear Juma Family, Our ...

Dear Juma Family, Our stay at the Fern Grotto Inn was everything we hoped for. We rented all of the cottages and Ohana House. Ohana was perfect for the family grathering. The classic country kitchen large enough to accomodate all of the cooks and seat everyone. From reading material and games, beach equipment and coolers, and even a crib and booster seat you have thought of everything. The location is perfect to so many things on the island. Just withing a few miles of our "Ohana Home", there was so much to do. Our 40th wedding anniversary was made even more special by the beautifully kept homes and grounds. We hope to be back soon. Mahalo, Mahalo, Dave and Donna Betts
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful garden. Good l...

Wonderful garden. Good location, close to Lydgate Park and 1/2 way to Poipu and Ke'e Beaches. The kitchen was roomy and stocked with spices, garbage bags, etc. The beds and bathrooms were comfortable. A very enjoyable stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely stay at t...

We had a lovely stay at the Ohana House. We were married in their beautiful gardens and we appreciate how Paul and Nausheen made us feel so welcome for our special day.

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