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Beach, shops, restaurants are steps away!

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The sunny living room is naturally cooled by ocean breezes ... or fan and A/C.
Looking back at the front door. The condo is extremely quiet.
We get lots of good feedback about the comfy king sized bed and linens.
The long, long beach across from our place.
Beach walk anyone?

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kapaa, HI
  • Place, Coconut Marketplace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lae Nani Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipouli Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach, shops, restaurants are steps away!

We have one of the prime units in Plantation Hale, a quaint, two-story, laid-back condo complex with a superb location right across the street from the beach. Ours is one of the only units that was completely gutted and remodeled. We also have an ocean view.

Our closest neighbors are :
* The Plantation Marketplace, a charming outdoor complex of shops and restaurants. It's
a stone's throw away.
* The Beachboy Hotel, with it's highly rated Hukilau Lanai restaurant and spa
* Islander on the Beach
* The Kilauea Fishmarket, the go-to place for delicious fresh fish sandwiches, wraps and
entrees
* The Sheraton Kauai Resort

And one of the very best things about our place is it's proximity to Ke Ala Hele Makalae, an eleven mile gorgeous path along the ocean for bikers, walkers and joggers.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love kids!
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Events

No events allowed
Our condo isn't suitable for parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please remember to turn off the a/c and the lights.
Please call April, our cleaning lady, right before you leave to let her know she can start to clean. Her number is 808 652-8161.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1. Guests must turn off the air conditioner when they leave the condo. This is for the good of the planet ... and our checkbook. :)

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA-134-837-8624-01, GE-134-837-8624-01, 430020170026
Property # 966537vb
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
Note from host: Our condo isn't suitable for parties.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kapaa

Located near the beach, this condo is in Waipouli, a neighbourhood in Kapaa. Holoholoku Heiau and Hikinaakala Heiau are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach. Keahua Arboretum and Grove Farm Homestead are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Kapaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Coconut Marketplace - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lae Nani Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wailua Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪JoJo’s Shave Ice - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kenji Burger - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach, shops, restaurants are steps away! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beach, shops, restaurants are steps away! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach, shops, restaurants are steps away!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach, shops, restaurants are steps away!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach, shops, restaurants are steps away!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach, shops, restaurants are steps away! located?

Located in Waipouli, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Coconut Marketplace and Lae Nani Beach. Wailua Beach and Waipouli Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute space and great hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2026
Mahalo! So happy you were happy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking easy and close. Lanai big and faced east towards ocean. Bed and pillows mega-comfortable. Super responsive to messages on VRBO app. Kitchen well equipped. No trouble with access to shared laundry and bbq. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dajin Martin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo unit is well equipped, very clean and in a supper convenient location, close to everything: beach, shops, golf course, airport. The sofa bed is very comfortable for third adult. The only issue we had is the pillows and king bed is too soft to our like, everything else is great! Thank you Micki for your hospitality!Martin
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan, 2026
Hi Dajin, Thanks so much for the kind comments. I am so sorry to hear though that the mattress and down pillows were too soft ... I truly have only received compliments about the comfortable bedding up until now. I will stock some firmer pillows in the closet so guests have a choice from now on. I always worry more about whether the sofa bed is comfortable enough. Glad to hear that it was. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, and most importantly, the ocean. The space was larger than I expected from the square footage (laid out well) and the owner included all the extras that we could have imagined. Will definitely want the same space the next time we are in Kauai.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful. She sent an email right after we booked with great suggestions for activities and directions to different places that were great. She was very accommodating. The property was clean and well maintained. It was quiet at night and is located well for access to the north and south shores.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Great location and great stay!

We had a great time on our stay. This was the perfect location for everything we did and went. The place was neat, clean and comfortable. Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2024
I’m so glad you enjoyed the condo and hope you’ll be able to come back someday and stay a bit longer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy w.

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

Clean comfortable condo

Clean, well-equipped, convenient location. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah M.

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

Great place!

We loved the location and really enjoyed the space. Thank you so much for a lovely stay- if we make it back to Kauai, we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David McNeill

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

Great location

Spacious unit with large balcony with updates. Close to restaurants and beach.Well maintained and enjoyable host to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel C.

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

Perfect getaway

My husband and I greatly enjoyed our stay! Perfect location, beautiful and comfortable apartment. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmine M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location.

Good location, nice shops in proximity. Close to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nichole T.

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

Vacation

Overall property and managers were great. Pros: right next to a shopping market, near a beach trail, bed comfortable, beach items provided, clean. Slight hiccups: key code didn't work, but luckily they had a backup key box, the soap provided ran out the first night. Owners super responsive about both. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
Our apologies for both issues. Our wonderful cleaning lady is now very aware that she needs to always check the levels of soap, conditioner and shampoo. It was an understandable oversight on her part. I’m glad you really liked everything about the condo and its location otherwise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Kapaa Condo stay

Great location, friendly management, comfortable accommodations, ocean view, and beach gear provided. It was a perfect homebase for our getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Perfect honeymoon!

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon, and we had an incredible week! The condo is well stocked, very clean, and is in a great location. We loved waking up early to watch the sunrise on the beach, and Kapa'a is perfectly located to enjoy the sights of both the North and South shores of the island. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2024
I’m so happy your marriage started out so wonderfully on our island …. And in our condo! May your lives together be filled with joy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

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

Nice Vacation Condo

We enjoyed our stay here. It was quiet, easy to find, and fulfilled our needs perfectly. If/when we return to Kauai, we will definitely consider staying here again. Micki and Bill were great hosts!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome place A++

Micki's place was excellent, accurately represented, well stocked and centrally located. Everything wad perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov, 2023
Mahalo!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

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

Wonderful stay

Such a great location, close to everything in Kapa'a and Wailua. The condo is in great shape and communication with Micki was friendly and responsive. Definite recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2021
Thanks, Greg! It was an honor to host you for your anniversary. Many happy returns ... and I mean that literally. Come back soon. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dori W.

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

Great getaway

This condo is quiet and comfortable. The building and grounds are clean and very well managed. The condo had everything we needed and is walking distance to the stores, farmers market, and the Ocean. We enjoyed the quiet swimming pool next to our building, The owners were wonderful, always quick to respond to any questions we had
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

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

Great Location on Kauai

I enjoyed my stay at this property and found it to be centrally located to everything I wanted to do on Kauai. I was very happy with everything that was supplied in the condo in particular in the kitchen, but for those that would be interested in beach equipment there was that too. I would definitely recommend the property to those going to Kauai for a trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec, 2024
Am so glad the condo worked out for you, Gina! Mahalo for the kind review.
Archival

8/10 Good

David F.

clean condo

Very clean and well appointed unit in a centrally located area of the island. Enjoyed my stay very much.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Hi David, I'm glad we finally got the tv sorted out for you! I wish we could go back to the old days of just having a few channels and a knob! Aloha, Micki
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail T.

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

Amazing days on Kauai.

Nice place, very convenient, easy check-in/out. Clean kitchen with everything you need. Mahalo !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen U.

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

Very accommodating, great views

Owners were very responsive and willing to help in many ways. Enjoying the kitchen for breakfast and fruit smoothies. Froze smoothies in Mason jars and brought on our outing for cool refreshing drinks later in the day. Lots of great beach chairs, umbrellas in closet.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

Very nice condo. Near everything

Clean, comfortable and quiet. Very well stocked and everything you need to just about anything. Walk to beach, restaurants and stores. Easy to get to the west and north sides of the Island. Great place to see a great island.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2024
It’s so nice to hear feedback that our place is all the things we advertise it to be! So glad you enjoyed our condo and especially that you enjoyed Kauai!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Property was everything we needed, updated and spotless.

Great central location on the island. Updates to condo, spot on. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thank you, Frank! We will look forward to your return and let's arrange to meet next time you're here. We live just a few blocks north of rhe condo.

About the host

Hosted by Micki Evslin

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We have made Kauai our home for the past forty five years, but grew up in New York. Between then and now, we've also lived in Vermont, Maine, Mexico and Guam.

We have been married for 55 years (started dating in high school!) and have 4 children and nine grandchildren, most of whom -- yea! --- also live on Kauai.

Micki is an artist/designer who currently owns a store on Kauai, KIKO:simple goods (www.kikokauai.com). She was the former co-owner of the Sotheby's real estate office on Kauai. She is also a yoga teacher who doesn't teach and an artist who doesn't have time to create much.

Bill is a retired pediatrician and hospital administrator. He is currently working on a book about consciousness and just released a book about the hazards of pesticides.

They currently live just a few blocks from the condo because they too love the island's Coconut Coast.

Why they chose this property

Plantation Hale has always appealed to us not only because of it's low profile and old -timey feel, but also because it is fabulously located without the high price tag of its more ritzy neighbors. A long stretch of white sand beach is located right across the street (you walk through a meadow) from our unit. Plantation Hale's immediate neighbors are The Coconut Marketplace (full of shops and restaurants), The Sheraton, The Islander Hotel, The Kauai Coast Resort and the soon-to-be-built Hyatt. Each of these hotels also has restaurants and some have spas, all within an easy walk of our unit.

What makes this property unique

As soon as we bought the unit in the summer of 2016, we did an extensive remodel. I believe we are the only owners who removed the top cabinets that obstructed the view from the kitchen. We also removed a large floor to ceiling cabinet near the entry. This opened up the living room/kitchen area, making it feel much more spacious and inviting. Everything was either replaced, recarpeted or retiled. It now has a happy, fresh, open, tropical feel.

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English, French, Spanish

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