Our family stayed here on our visit. The location is perfect. You can walk to town if needed, close to restaurants, bakery, etc. The little beach in front of the property is often empty. It feels like you have your own private piece of paradise. The bike/walking path is fabulous! Thereâs a bike rental place nearby and my teens loved riding along this pathway. The condo is clean and well stocked with dishes and pans. Thereâs also pool towels and other beach items there to borrow. We had a hiccup at check-in and the owner called me back right away and fixed it promptly. We had a great time here and would highly recommend.
This 2 bedroom/2 bath unit had everything we needed for our perfect stay. The kitchen is outfitted almost perfectly with even a hot pot to make tea water, crock pot. Our only suggestion would be for a pizza pan and cutter. (No big deal.). What really set this place apart from the rest is the full compliment of masks, fins, snorkel, 3 boogie boards, beach towels, beach mats, beach umbrella and even a beach chair. The location was excellent for a family with Mexican, Thai, Greek, Shave Ice, Smoothies, Cafes. All at reasonable prices. Best of all, this is a ground floor unit that opens to the lawn, bicycle path then beach. Sunrises were great! We hope to return next year.
This was our third stay at Pono Kai and our favorite condo so far. We like to be oceanfront on the ground floor and this unit is just steps from the walking path and the ocean. We spent many hours enjoying the lanai and went for long walks on the path every day. Perfectly situated for watching the sunrise. The unit was clean and nicely furnished. We had everything we needed. The owner is friendly and easy to communicate with. We already booked our return trip next year.
This location is perfect for exploring both ends of the island. Easy drive to the north and while a little farther south it is still not a bad drive. The complex we stayed in was quiet and is located right next to a great walking biking path. While on our walks every morning we would see monk seals, and occasionally dolphins and many whales. Sunrises were amazing. There are many amenities such as: pool, exercise room, and two pickleball courts that were hardly used. You are within walking distance to many restaurants and shops. Although the laundry is not in the unit it is located just a few steps away. The host was easy to work with and very responsive. I would stay here again.
We loved our stay here. Located right in front of the beach and right next to some shops, restaurants, and food trucks. Bike/walk path steps from the patio door which lines Kapaâa. The beach in front of the condo is absolutely a fine beach. Youâll read some criticism about questionable characters, trash/debris, or rougher wavesâŠbut especially our last day the kids swam there, made sand castles, and I did collect a bag of debris (plastic parts from ocean debris) because we are visitors on this island! However, the beach is not âgrossâ or anything like that. Beautiful blue water. Host was very communicative. Pono Kai has a small pool and other activitiesâŠbut itâs not a bustling resort feel which we preferred. Quiet and easy going. Great location too to explore the island. Closet had snorkel gear, beach towels, sand toys, umbrella and more. Great stay!!
Excellent location, very adequate property, comfortablr
We really liked this propertyâs location, close to Kapaâa (walkable) and the Pacific shore. The owner was responsive to a minor question about a tv problem and the property was in good condition. We would rent it again, and Kauai is beautiful!
We sincerely loved our stay at Pono Kai. It was the perfect location and accommodation for our family. We loved being steps from the beach and enjoyed the spectacular sunrises most mornings. We loved the central location of Kapaâa, which made it easy to get to either side of the island without too much travel time. The condo was clean and comfortable, had AC and many fans to keep us cool, and had spectacular views of the ocean. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone!
We stayed with a group of 5 adults and the 2 bedrooms and pull out couch worked great. Perfect location along the bike path in Kapa'a with beach front views. Property had pool, hot tub, games and bbqs and hammocks all over. I loved the little garden where guests were welcome to pick fresh herbs from. Highly recommend!
The condo was very clean and roomy. It had everything we needed during our stay plus some great bonus items. The cards and games were a hit as well as the beach chairs and snorkel masks. The best part was sitting on the front patio and taking in the sunrise every morning, what a beautiful view!! We had such a great vacation, thank you so much for allowing us to share your paradise!
Fabulouse location and beautiful view. Spacious Condo. In need of updating and plumbing work. If you are ok with a little grungyness this place is awsome.
We loved our week in this lovely home! So tastefully decorated and well supplied with all we needed to enjoy a week in this beautiful location. We loved being on the ground floor and the ease of walking out to enjoy the 8 mile paved walk along the coast. We had a few days of rainy weather and succeeded in putting together the surfboard puzzle provided.
We enjoyed our stay here. The property met our expectations. The WiFi didn't always work and an outlet in the guest bathroom was not working. Other than that it was just fine. The view from the Lanai is amazing and really enjoyed the walking path to town. Great location centrally located.
Very nice condo, kitchen had more than enough supplies as well as outdoor equipment for sitting ocean side. However, only reason not five stars is the bed on one side is pretty sunken. Perhaps flip mattress?
We have stayed at pono Kai several times snd really enjoy closeness to town, and relaxed atmosphere of the area.
Maholo
This clean and comfortable condo is in a great location with beautiful ocean views. Being located on the east side of Kauai gave us a good location for exploring the other regions easily.
The listing and photos are an accurate depiction. While we didn't need the air conditioning most of the time, it was very nice to have.
The complex has great amenities and is about a 20-minute drive to the airport.
Alice was a great host. She was very responsive. I would highly recommend this rental home.
The grounds were clean and well maintained. The staff was very nice and the check-in and check-out was easy. The unit had more amenities than I had anticipated. This was within easy walking distance of Kapaa. After having stayed at other places on the island, I was very pleased with the location. It was close to town but the grounds give a sense of being further away.
The condo is located on the east central coastline, PERFECT for launching to any destination in Kauai. Room was clean and has all amenities you'd need for 2 people. You can walk out back porch to a great shoreline/beach or get in your car and go see it all. 15 minutes away from Lihue Airport. Highly recommend this property. If Air Conditioning is a concern for you, you'll be happy with this condo.
Love the location but the place needs updates. I paid for a place with AC and the AC didnât work when we got there. We were without AC for3 days and it was miserable. I feel the price I paid was too high for all problems we had. Wonât be staying here again.
We have enjoyed staying in this unit many times. Being ground floor and steps from the beach make for a picture perfect vacation. We also like being right in the middle between North shore and South shore. The unit is equipped with everything you need for a day out snorkeling, boogie boarding or just lounging on the beach. If itâs raining or youâre too sunburn to go out, youâll find lots of games to keep you entertained. We absolutely loved our stay and hope to come back again soon!