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H-G-T-V type Renovation, Million Dollar view starting at only $210/night!
Kapaa, HI

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 187 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
This was our first time visiting Hawaii and we found this property to be conveniently located for all of our sightseeing. It was clean and comfortable for us. Good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location
This condo unit is right above the beach and overlooks Wailua Bay Beach. We could watch surfers, swimmers and fishermen right from our lanai. We saw whales only twice; a long distance away; but also saw a large pod of dolphins right in front. The location is an easy drive to anywhere else on the island.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H., Raleigh-Durham, NC United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View & Great Location!
This was our third trip to Hawaii but first to Kauai. As with previous trips, we looked for accommodations with a great view and great location, and this condo fit the bill! Kapaa’ was a great spot with an easy drive to both the north and south side of the island. It’s close to several restaurants and grocery stores, and a short drive south to other spots closer to the airport. The condo is spacious for 2 and was well equipped. The best part of the unit was the view! We would sit in the early morning and in the evening watching the sun, stars and rain (which led to beautiful rainbows over the old Coco Palms resort). Check in was a breeze and our parking pass arrived first thing in the morning after we arrived the previous night. Our host also emailed attachments of the area which helped us plan our days’ events! This review is being posted several months after our visit (my apologies to our host), so any concerns we had then have been addressed in more recent reviews. I will say that having a place like this to spread out made our trip to Kauai so wonderful! Thanks so much!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Accommodations
The property was lovely and the view was fantastic. I would definitely ask to rent this unit again. Loved it.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Brian B., Clackamas, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Upgraded 10 years ago, unit needs minor upgrades
1) Because this unit only has A/C in the bedroom, being able to have fresh air circulate through the rest of the place is essential. The front door louvers don't open, problem 2) The toilet emits a screeching sound & needs servicing. 3) The couch & chair in the living area need total replacement 4) The beach umbrella on the porch is broken, useless
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 17, 2023
Thank you for the review. As I explained on the phone, I replaced the couch for over $3000 2 days after you checked out. Guests since then have all commented positively. I have also purchased a new door with a window that does work and plan to install it in the next week pending availability of my contractor. I also purchased a new beach umbrella and had the toilet serviced last week. I also would like to add that this guest did enjoy their stay per our phone conversation. I apologize things needed attention but have fixed everything except the door and will do that in 7 days.

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us!
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here! We spent 5 nights here on our honeymoon. The central location was awesome, we could easily get to the north or south side of the island in about 40 mins which was perfect for all of the exploring we had to do. The ocean and sunrise views were perfect and just as pictured in the listing. The condo had everything we needed for our stay, along with beach equipment. The only small critique would be there were small stains on some of the furniture that could use some TLC, but overall didn’t really impact anything but the look! We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We had a great time staying here! The location was very central and even walkable to nearby restaurants and shops. Would definitely stay again! Also getting to watch the sunrise on the ocean was a huge bonus!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful seafront getaway
This condo is right on the ocean, with a stunning view. The unit is well equipped, including with beach chairs etc. for day trips around this beautiful island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip S., Burleson, Texas. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
Sitting on lanai watching the surfer's and sail boarders was nice. Many restaurants In the area. Bakery across the street and a brewery across the next street with live music every evening. A couple of minor issues came up but was corrected.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach View with a Swimmable Beach!
Amazing place to stay in Kauai. Centrally located between the North and the South. Beautifully decorated and clean. The a/c in the bedroom works great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo and location
This condo is located in a perfect location on the island and an easy drive to everything we did. It has everything you would need, the view is amazing and the condo property is very well kept and quiet. It was very relaxing and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful ocean view!
Great location,beautiful ocean view, Only thing I say is it smelled little musty I just bought candles made it smell so much better ! I would stay here again and will recommend it to my friends . Also the queen size bed was dreamy slept like a baby !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view
As listed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wailua Bay View Room 109
Beautiful view, nicely furnished with a great pool and lush tropical vibe! Walking distance to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Keri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice View
When we first walked in the unit, the view of the ocean was incredible. When we walked out onto the deck we were disappointed that in addition to the ocean view, we also had a view of the highway, which was not pictured in the photos. Overall, the stay was pleasant, however, there were some functional issues that needed to be resolved, but the owner was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and convenient
My partner and I stayed here for a long weekend and the place was really great, clean and conveniently located in Kapaa. We loved it and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKenna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view & great location!
We really enjoyed staying at this property. The view and condo are beautiful. The location is centrally located on the island, making it easy to get to either the north or south shore. There's a bakery across the street for a quick breakfast run, and it's really close to Kapaa Town. Overall, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Gary B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Would not recommend
The owner sent a welcoming message that included the phrase, “If anything in the unit does not warrant a 5-star rating, let me now.” I politely replied with a list of 10 items: Musty smell, mold on bathroom tile, AC unit extremely loud, screen doors hard to slide, furniture is tired, cabinets old, appliances are white, queen bed rather than king (I admitted I knew this from the description, but a 5-star unit usually has this luxury), plastic cover over the mattress, and air did not circulate enough in the bathroom. He sent people out to remedy 3 items. When I stated the 3 items were not remedied, he got defensive. He gave us a one-night refund. By that time, we had secured another unit and checked out of his. The bed was so uncomfortable I couldn’t sleep. It was super firm, had a plastic cover, and in-wall AC unit was super loud. He tried to claim he fixed it, but my main point was that it was loud, not just that it cycled on and off too much. Finally, when I took off the mattress cover I noticed brown spots around the perimeter of the mattress. This is evidence of bedbugs. There were none present or I would have checked out immediately. He claimed a guest had taken the cover off and had mosquito bite problems, then subsequently itched them until they bled. Unless the person put their legs to the perimeter of the bed, this couldn’t happen. To his credit, he got a new mattress immediately, but put the mattress cover back on. At our expense, we went elsewhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Condo was all that we needed. The view was excellent! Appreciated and used all the travel books that were there and info we were emailed prior to trip. Your suggestions for hikes, snorkeling, etc were helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Had a little trouble with check-in, but Luke helped resolve it quickly. Great location and fantastic view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and cozy
Condo is clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the private deck and view from the living room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Favorite
We loved the island and the condo was the icing on the cake! View was spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C., Grand Rapids, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view!
I'm so sad our stay was only for one night. Our airline made changes to our flights and we needed one extra night at the beginning of a family vacation. Most other hosts wouldn't consider a single night stay but Luke was very gracious and didn't hesitate. The view was stunning! We spent a good hour in the morning sitting on the deck enjoying the sunrise. The next time we visit Kauai we will absolutely try to stay here again. The condo has been beautifully renovated and was very clean. The location was perfect for us, close to the airport and our favorite farmers market. Couldn't ask for a better beginning to our vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin P., Near Edmonton Alberta Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Zero issues , will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
WBV unit 109
Great location and apartment. Beautiful view and loved hearing the waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Having the lani looking out to the water was perfect. There were a few marks here and there, but nothing you wouldn't expect from a vacation rental. Had everything we needed and was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend to friends. Lani is nice and private too! Location is right in the middle of the South and North side of the island. Great spot!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale B., Cedar Rapids, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
This condo has a million dollar view! The unit was decorated very nicely. I thought it was centrally located and within minutes of the main airport. 4⅘The condo manager was busy the entire time we were there, cleaning and picking up trash. Just making sure that the property was in great shape! He was extremely friendly as most all of the people on the island. I hope to come back soon! Lovely place! You would not be disappointed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time in Kauai
This was an excellent place for our first time on the island! The view is exceptional and that’s what we were looking for. Great location in the east - we took trips up north and around the south a few times and the drives were just fine. There are a variety of eating options nearby and just a short drive up the road; our favorite was Russel’s, since one of us looks for vegan options. The food was fantastic. Very clean and seemingly lots of kitchen items (it was just easier for us to eat out mostly). Also the beach towels were very useful and one of us was able to use the snorkeling gear!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wailua
Property was exactly as listed, very nice beach right next door which was convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice unit
Beautiful unit with nice view, beach and pool. Right above the ocean with east and southern vistas. Door windows do not open. Kitchen sink faucet needs work. No soap or shampoo in unit
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
I will absolutely return to this same spot!! I loved the condo right on the water the sound of the ocean was so awesome, clean and beautifully remodeled!! The landlord extremely accommodating. By far one of the nicest views ! I highly recommend this spot !! My favorite
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Edie C., Seattle,

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent view, needs some improvements
Loved the view of the ocean, nice interior design, but needs some updates, loud air conditioner for bedroom only, ceiling fan inadequate during hot time of day, only 1 speed, no additional fan in unit, louvers on entry door do not function, so unit warm during the day. It was off-putting for owner/manager to shame me for asking for more toilet paper when I checked in, "Didn't you read the attachment on email that explained toilet paper allotment? What more will you ask for?" He did have it delivered, but the interaction made me not want to ask for anything else. Run as a business without much Aloha spirit. To get to beach had to walk around homeless encampment. Kitchen appliances work, but rusted. Needs a salad bowl in kitchen.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views, central location
We really wanted a place right on the beach. This was the perfect spot! We enjoyed being between the north shore and the south side so we were able to easily get to both without driving for too long. Having AC unit in the bedroom was AMAZING.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty much as advertised
Good location, great views. I would echo a lot of the similar notes already (some things dated, crazy loud AC in bedroom). A few questionable things: 1) Only two rolls of toilet paper for five days? We ran out. Not really ideal. 2). Wife stepped on a few shards of glass in kitchen… might not have been thoroughly cleaned after last visit. 3) Giant cockroach once or twice. Good enough overall, but might want to address these.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We absolutely loved our stay and the many amenities available to us. We would happily stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvana N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing room & location!!
My friend and I looved our stay here. The view was amazing, the property was clean and they were overall friendly. We loved the room because it had everything we needed. We had no issues checking in and communcations regarding our stay was clear and effective. 10/10 recommend. Would definately stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall Review
Booking the room was easy and communication timely and consistent. The front door slats are broken and inoperable compromising our privacy. One can see down into the apartment hallway to the back balcony. Needs to be repaired. Overall, the room met our needs and the ocean view is spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Hays A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weeklong adventure
Overall the property was nice. Beautiful view and the building property is very well kept. The property manger obviously cares and does an amazing job. The unit is nice to look at, but is in dire need of a refresh. The couch and chairs are stained and worn. The kitchen appliances are looking dated and chipped. The bedroom is very pretty to look at but gets very hot. The AC works but you can’t open the windows to get a breeze. The front door needs to be repaired - the slats don’t open and fall out when you close the door. Would have been nice to have something from the owners saying the door is broken or even a welcome note of some sort with info. Overall not a bad place to stay but not the dream HGTV look they promote.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

tee d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great place to stay. The condo has an amazing view, comfortable and good location to explore Kauai. My friend and I were very comfortable here. Some very very minor things- the kitchen knives and scissors were a little dull, and the electrical outlets were in weird places, and it’s a little warm in the living room without air conditioning. (My friend used the additional fan since she slept on the sofa bed.). But overall a wonderful stay. My friend and I didn’t want to leave. We are already thinking of returning next year for another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Condo
Perfect small one bedroom condo with an amazing view. Would absolutely stay here again if I ever got the chance
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Binh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
This property was amazing. View could not be beat. The unit is a bit old, but its very clean and everything works. Attention to detail made the stay great. The unit had beach supplies such as boogie boards, a cooler, beach mat, etc. Binoculars allowed us to check out the waters from the balcony. So many great little details made our trip comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Takoa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for relaxation
Where do I begin? From the timely communication with the owners before hand, the on-site helpful manager, the beautiful relaxing pool, to the incredible view and sound of the ocean, or the access to the airport/beach, shops. We ate in 4/7 nights because we enjoyed the accommodations so much. Sitting out on the lawn to watch the sunset, surfers. Magical memories that are in part because of the magical accommodations. Maholo!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay!
Perfect location on the island! Day trips to North or South Shore by car were convenient. Several restaurants and grocery within walking distance. Unit was exactly as described. The view is unmatched.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Codi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute condo with a beautiful view
The house was perfect for me and my husband. It had an amazing view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles I., Peoria, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with a good location.
Overall we had a great time at this property. The view out the patio is spectacular and probably the best reason to stay here. Positives: View Location - Very central to get to the north or south sides of the island. Several good restaurants in walking distance. Building and amenities - People that live in the building are extremely friendly. Pool and grilling area are very nice. You can tell they do a great job keeping the property nice. Lots of beach equipment - Cooler, chairs, you name it they have it for you to use. Well appointed - Everything we needed was in the condo and everything worked. Negatives Needs a remodel the furniture is worn and you can tell its been a rental a long time. However you can tell they spent a good amount of money on the last remodel 10 or so years ago. I see they have clarified this in the listing now. Airflow was horrendous. Since the louvers in the bedroom dont open you have to turn on the AC a night and the way the unit is positioned it blows hot air directly in the unit. Others mentioned this as well in review. When we were there in May the wind blew in from the front door and not the patio door our entire stay, opposite of what you would think. If you get hot easily this might not be the unit for you, apparently us even being from Phoenix we get hot easily lol. Overall we have a great stay but would likely pick a different unit next time strictly due to the airflow issues. Based on the price of the unit vs other units in Kauai this gets a 5 star, it the price were to go up from what we paid, I would not give it a 5 star but a 4.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jen j., Kent wa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in central location
The condo was roomier than I expected, a very comfortable place to stay. Good location for accessing the north and south shores, with a lot of restaurants to choose from. This place has all the amenities you would need, and more. Steps from the beach, across the street from a great bakery, and it was lovely to have a pool for our nightly wind down swim.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean nice room in a great location and a beautiful view!
My husband and I enjoyed our stay in this room. Everything was as expected from the pictures and listing. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muhammed A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendid ocean view
Property was in excellent location in Wailua bay with splendid ocean view from the patio. We found the property very clean. Kitchen was well equipped. All the beach gear provided by the the host is greatly appreciated. Only problem we faced was that the blind in the entry door could not be closed fully which prevented turning on the AC as the hot air from the AC exhaust fan was directly coming back to inside through the entry door. Our first night was very hot and we needed to turn on AC but we couldn’t use AC due to this problem. We kept the patio door open and Wind was blowing through the entry door and tunneling out through the patio door - it took a long time for the interior to cool down.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Carrie R.

Wailua Stay
We are a retired couple who were visiting Kauai for the first time. We liked the condo and the location overall. We would stay here again. This was a perfect location to get to the Northshore, as well as the west shore. The interior of the condo is in need of a refresh. The furniture, fixtures, appliances are all showing wear and tear. The floors were gritty/dirty. I get that the condo is on the ocean, but it didn’t feel clean. The bed was comfortable. The exterior of this smaller condo complex was well-maintained. The guests/tenants were friendly. The condo itself was quiet. All in all, we had a great stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Apparently entire complex has AC only for bedroom. When it gets muggy with not much wind, can be a problem. This particular unit could not open bedroom windows to get cross through breeze. Also could not open front door louvers all the way. Appliances somewhat dated and furniture is also. Beautiful ocean view however not real easy to access beach and no beach in front of complex. Also with location of bedroom AC, when it was on, hot air would blow through the front door louvers into the unit. Rating of average.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022