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Where to stay around Kauai, US?
Our 2018 property listings offer a large selection of 3,410 vacation rentals near Kauai. From 2,100 condos to 643 houses, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Kauai for a holiday or a weekend are on VRBO.
What are the most popular destinations to visit in Kauai?
There are many lovely places to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Kauai. From VRBO travelers, the top 5 most popular destinations to visit are:
- Princeville: 1,277 vacation rentals
- Kapaa: 2,063 vacation rentals
- Hanalei: 1,555 vacation rentals
- Hanalei Bay Resort: 91 vacation rentals
- Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa: 119 vacation rentals
And VRBO offers you the chance to discover many other popular destinations in Kauai! Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available in other popular destinations.
What are the main cities to discover in Kauai?
Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the cities with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Kauai:
- Princeville: 1,277 rentals
- Kapaa: 2,063 rentals
- Hanalei: 1,555 rentals
- Waimea: 137 rentals
- Wailua: 759 rentals
For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Near which points of interest can I spend my holidays in Kauai?
VRBO offers a large selection of rentals near lovely places in Kauai. From VRBO travelers, the top 5 most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
- Hanalei Bay: 2,006 rentals
- Mt. Waialeale: 3,448 rentals
- Na Pali Coast State Park: 1,341 rentals
- Hanalei Pier: 2,005 rentals
- Princeville Center: 2,118 rentals
But there are many other points of interest around Kauai listed on VRBO where you can find your place to stay. Just write your wanted destination in our search bar and have a look at our selection.
Kauai is The Garden Isle
There's a reason that Kauai is called "The Garden Isle". It's one of the greenest islands on the Hawaiian archipelago. The most northern island in the chain, Kauai is characterized by rainforest-covered mountains, punctuated by tumbling cascades and flanked by a shoreline of white, sandy beaches, swaying palms and jagged cliffs. It's no wonder that it's been used as the backdrop to many a movie. It's not just its dramatic beauty. When you stay in a Kauai vacation rental, you can immerse yourself in the rich Polynesian history.
Gallop across Kauai's beaches
When you're stretched out on the white sand under a swaying palm looking out over the Pacific Ocean, it's hard to think about much else. That said, if you can muster the energy when you stay at a Kauai vacation rental, there's lots to do other than being a beach bum. Paddling along the Wailua River on rented kayaks is popular, as is hiking through Koke'e State Park. Alternatively, you can don a mask and flippers to explore the underwater world, or saddle up to gallop across the beach and up to a hidden waterfall for a dip and picnic.
A fascinating history to discover in Kauai
It's hard to beat the lush natural landscape of Kauai, but the Limahuli are giving it a good try with their beautiful terraced botanical garden, best experienced along the 1-mile looped trail. History buffs can step back in time at Grove Farm, a former sugar plantation whose main 19th-century house now serves as a museum. When you stay in a Kauai vacation rental, you shouldn't miss the Kauai Hindu Monastery which was bought by monks in the mid-60s. After a full day of sightseeing, swing by Tahiti Nui, an old fashioned tiki bar where the atmosphere is jovial and the menu extensive.
Kauai is open for business, all year round
The afternoon winter rains in Hawaii don't stop the vacationers nabbing Kauai vacation rentals, in an effort to escape the cold back home. This pushes the prices up, particularly over Christmas and New Year. Likewise, the summer is often busy with families whose kids are on break from school. If you're looking for a little peace and quiet, try to visit in spring or fall. Between April and June or September and November the prices have dipped, the beaches are emptier and the weather wonderfully bright and sunny.
Tropical birds and fluking whales in Kauai
If you're a birdwatcher, be sure to pack those binoculars because you're not going to want to miss the sight of more than 80 tropical birds that use the island to nest, many of which are endemic to Kauai. If you forget, fear not. You'll still be able to hear the morning call of songbirds, like melodious laughing thrushes. If birds aren't your thing, look to the ocean where the marine life can't fail to impress. There are few wildlife encounters that match up to snorkeling with sea turtles, or spotting the fin of a blue whale fluking.