COLLEEN L.
August 2024
My family and I were here to celebrate my 50th birthday and we had the best time! The condo was everything we wanted and needed. It was clean, modern, comfortable and welcoming. The location is perfect for exploring the island and the views are top notch. We enjoyed watching the sunrise from the lanai every morning of our stay. Would 100% come back to this property.
Claudia A.
July 2024
Lovely place that is nicely decorated and very clean. Loved the ocean view and beach access right across the lawn. Nice to be so close to Kapaa town for convenient access to shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay again.
Yo B.
July 2024
Two weeks of fantastic family fun.
Chris B.
July 2024
Great condo, great location. Was impressed with all the small extras
Beth S.
June 2024
This property is exactly as advertised-- we chose it because it has proper beds for more people than any other Pono Kai property we could find, and were not disappointed. The proximity to the ocean and to town, the sunrises, the full kitchen, 2 baths, a/c--all as advertised. That having been said, there are a couple of things people should know, especially if you are travelling with more than four people.
*The bedrooms are distinctly different! The master is a HUGE space, including ocean views, and it's own mini-split for A/C. The second king barely fits into the back bedroom; it is immediately by the main door, and that room has no a/c. It was very challenging to get a cross breeze, even with the supplied fans, and the windows open directly onto the exterior walkway. It is not a good room for folks who need cold and quiet, but it it much darker. The mattresses on these beds are also very soft. (The loft has its own a/c, which was great for the kids.)
*There are two bathrooms--one in the hallway across from the main door, and one through the master bedroom and around a corner. We didn't mind having the master bedroom open all the time for others to use the bathroom, but everyone might not appreciate that.
One other note is that the kitchen is will-equipped, and there are even a random assortment of dry goods left from previous visitors, so check the cabinets before you go shopping.
Betsy was super-responsive on the one small issue we had.
Jennifer W.
June 2024
Wonderful property with great central location for activities. Also very walkable to bars, restaurants and food trucks. Hosts were immediately available for questions and unit was equipped with anything you might need. Would recommend to anyone traveling to Kauai. Finally, the view of the sunrise from the lanai each morning was breathtaking.
Kathy M.
June 2024
This was our second time staying at this resort. The first time, we were busy with wedding plans, and doing the usual tourist things. This time, we actually spent some time here at the resort. Betsy and Brooke’s condo is so wonderful. The fully stocked kitchen was a surprise. We didn’t lack for anything. All the furniture and the beds were so comfortable. We spent a lot of time just sitting on the lanai, taking in the spectacular view! Had a couple lazy afternoons at the pool. Listened to a violin player one night in the lobby. There are gas grills throughout the grounds, we BBQd one night. Walked the bike path several times, came back through town, and stopped at Java Kai for macadamia nut lattes. Saw seals on the beach one morning. Drove down to Poipu to Kalapaki Joe’s for one of the best Happy Hours on the island. (It starts at 3, get there at 2:30, tables fill up quickly). Had a great breakfast at Kountry Kitchen. The macadamia nut pancake with coconut syrup was enough for two more breakfasts.
It’s a less than ten minute walk into town. Lots of shops, restaurants and food trucks.
The Fern Grotto was beautiful. A short boat ride gets you there.
We enjoyed our stay, and would stay here again. One bonus—for those of us who pack like we’re staying for a month—the buildings have elevators! Very helpful when also lugging two sets of golf clubs, and the condo is on the third floor.
Melissa
May 2024
Very clean and well equipped. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals and the condiments and pantry staples were a nice surprise. The closet has a ton of beach stuff - chairs, beach mats and sand toys. The owner was super responsive when we had a question about the AC (which worked great btw). The view is just as outstanding as pictured and we really enjoyed all the resort amenities. Also, the walkability is great - over a dozen restaurants you can walk to and even more if you rent a bike. We would definitely stay here again.
Holly T.
May 2024
We really loved the view from the balcony and appreciated the AC on the hotter days. Short walk to Kapa'a was convenient too.
Brandon A.
April 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Kauai thanks in large part to this wondearful, centrally placed condo. The property was in a great town with tons of food options, including a wide variety of food trucks. We really enjoyed the tennis/Pickleball facilities, as well as the pool and hot tub. The unit itself has a great oceanfront view, and was very spacious to accommodate our group of seven. The loft was a hit with the kids, and the master bedroom is simply amazing. The kitchen was well stocked, which made for a very pleasant experience preparing a few meals. Doing laundry on the first floor was a little weird since their hours were limited to 8 AM to 10 PM. Not to mention you had to get changed at the front desk to utilize quarters but that would literally be my only concern with an extended stay. We stayed a week and I would highly recommend this to friends.
PAUL R.
April 2024
My wife and I totally enjoyed your condo in Kauai.We had our daughters and their spouse's with us and there was plenty of room. The walking/bike path was a big plus ,we used the path many times a day along with rental bikes we had. The condo was in a good location for all of our adventures. Would highly recommend this place for all. Thank You for the fun memories!!
Kendal B.
March 2024
This was a lovely condo with a ton of amenities. Just as advertised. The condo owners provided a list of recommended activities and restaurants and they were all great recommendations (although one or two restaurants seem to have closed down). I may suggest a couple extra pillows for each of the king beds but besides that, everything was ideal. We loved Kapa’a and will book this condo again if it’s available!!
Kristi H.
March 2024
Perfect! Everything we needed and the master-room bed was so comfortable. The views were amazing - enjoy several sunrises drinking coffee on the lanai. We would recommend this place to our family and friends.
Bethany K.
February 2024
We loved the condo that we stayed in it was very spacious and had amazing views! The place was super clean and it had everything we could have possibly needed!! The location was the best!! Soo easy to walk to restaurants and shops and our favorite, the bike path along the beaches!! Can’t wait to come back and visit!
Annette MICHELLE D.
February 2024
Our group was 4 adults and a 6 year-old. We were a bit worried that February might be too rainy or cold, but the weather was perfect. The condo had lots of nice little touches to make our stay very efficient and accommodating. We loved Kauai so much that we all plan to come again and I would most definitely book this condo again - I highly recommend!
Lauren T.
January 2024
Really enjoyed our time here! It was a great location for a home base as we explored the island. Four nights on this island was not enough time!!
MARLENE S.
December 2023
We loved listening to the waves crashing onto the beach, and watching rhe sunrise every morning. It was a perfect family vacation ❤️
Rebecca D.
December 2023
We were really impressed with the condo. So very helpful to have all the kitchen equipment we needed. We easily prepared a full Thanksiving dinner for ourselves! The condo was roomy for our family of five to have private space. The beach equipment (chairs, snorkel gear, umbrellas even a small cooler) made it so much easier to dash off to the beaches. The location was perfect to go North or South and so easy to walk to the cute town of Kapa'a. The view was such a bonus! Highly recommend. Communication with owners excellent.
Olga B.
December 2023
We absolutely adored the condo; it was impeccably clean. The kitchen was fully stocked with an abundance of plates and cutlery for larger groups, various coffee makers to suit anyone's taste, spices, and even tequila shots. Additionally, the condo provided lounge chairs and snorkeling gear. However, the standout feature was its prime beachfront location, allowing you to relish every moment of your stay in beautiful Kauai without missing a beat. Check-in and check-out were effortless, and Brooke and Betsy promptly addressed any of our needs. We wholeheartedly recommend this place to everyone.
Mahalo Betsy and Brooke.
Rikki V.
December 2023
A nice get away for my birthday, and it was perfect! Location was great! Can’t wait to go back!
November 2023
Pono Kai is a premium location. The condo is spacious and well equipped. Communication with the owner/manger has been on point with timely and complete information. For a vacation rental this property has a great deal to offer. Mahalo.
Dotty and Don C.
October 2023
This is a 3 bedroom, 2 full bath 3rd floor condo. The master bedroom has lots of space for lots of suitcases and so does the loft with two twin beds and a couch. (We didn't need the loft.) It was a good place to do floor exercises every morning with carpet and lots of space. The 2nd bedroom is much smaller, doesn't cool down very easily, has a small full bathroom with a big shower outside of the bedroom. That is most likely the bathroom the people in the loft would use. The balcony is too crowded with furniture and the A/C unit is right there giving off lots of heat--at times too much to enjoy the balcony. But, the view from it is beautiful and steps from the ocean. The common pool area is nice and has lots of covered seating--a nice place for large groups to gather. You can rent your snorkel equipment there in the lobby and it was very decent pricing. We moved on from there after a week, kept our equipment, and returned them on the way to the airport. They knew and were okay with us doing that. It was very convenient. Pacos Tacos right across the street was very good food.
Sara S.
September 2023
When we had to change our itinerary last minute due to the Maui wildfires and decided to visit Kauai, Betsy and Brooke were fantastic. Extremely accommodating and helpful. The condo was great. Very clean and updated, with plenty of space for our family of 6. Kids liked the pool, and even though the beach access right outside wasn’t what we considered safe for swimming, it was gorgeous for walking and watching the sunrise. Perfect, central location. Highly recommend!
Matthew M.
September 2023
Loved our stay here, waking up to the sounds of the ocean and having morning coffee watching the waves. Beds were very comfortable! Had a nice variety of ocean toys.
Gord T.
August 2023
This property was as it shows. Location is ideal to go either direction for activities. Plenty of room for all six of us. Easy walk to food and drinks. Walk in shower is wonderful and large. Plenty of towels and beach stuff. Previous reviews covered it so why repeat repeat repeat. I would stay again.
Nick S.
July 2023
This was exactly what we were looking for to enjoy a week of relaxation on the island. The living spaces are large and our two families never felt like we were on top of each other. The kitchen is well equipped, so you can cook all your favorite meals. The back bedroom gets a little warm during the day, but when you open up the windows and the door to the lanai in the evening, it takes 5 minutes to cool everything down. Close it all back up and let the a/c do it’s thing. This was the perfect place to come back to every day after exploring the island.
June 2023
The property fit all of our needs perfectly. It was adequately sized for our large group of 6 and the location was convenient for beach activities, dining, bicycling and surfing. It was clean and well taken care of.
Ellen H.
June 2023
This house was amazing! The beds were all very comfortable and the rooms were nice and spacious. The air conditioning was nice and cooled the whole apartment wonderfully. They had everything we needed, plus more! Four nice beach chairs, beach mats, a couple boogie boards, a beach umbrella, a cooler, towels; And that was just for the beach!
We loved being able to go out on the balcony and watch the sun rise every morning! There was a fun little beach right there that we played at a little bit and The resort had beautiful grounds. It was nice to be so close to the little shops and places to eat. And being in Kapa’a in this lovely condo provided easy access to all the different areas of Kauai that we wanted to explore!
Leading up to our vacation I had messaged Betsy a few times asking for some info about the condo and she responded so quickly!
As you can tell we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it a million times over!
Debra W.
April 2023
We had a lovely stay.
Chris H.
April 2023
Great 2 bedroom unit with loft that slept 4 teenagers well and gave them some “personal space”. Great location for navigating around the island. Would definitely look to book again for a future trip.
Gene T.
March 2023
We had this trip planned pre-Covid and finally got to visit! Our accommodations were fabulous w a perfect ocean view. It was conveniently located to groceries, restaurants and shops. It is also half way to visiting sightseeing destinations. The Condo had everything we needed and our hosts answered all our questions and were very accommodating . We did use the loft area for an adult and a full size or queen bed up there would have been appreciated . We thank you for sharing your space w us ! We would definitely recommend this to our friends!
Chris G.
March 2023
The location of this property is perfectly located half way between the North and South shores which was ideal for our first time in Kauai. The town is great, lots of shops and restaurants that are walkable. The walking/bike path along the ocean right in front of the condo went for miles and is amazing. We were able to see whales right off the lanai every day. I have no qualms giving this condo the highest ratings.
David R.
February 2023
This property was exactly like the pictures showed. It had everything that we needed to enjoy our relaxing stay. The location was the perfect staging area as we explored everyday and the ability to walk to many excellent restuarnts and the many food trucks was great.
Gary R.
February 2023
We very much enjoyed our stay at this condo. The kitchen was very well stocked, as we enjoy cooking. It was very comfortable for 2 couples, both bedrooms had king sized beds. The only downside was the lanai was a little small for 4 adults and the compressor unit was located here and blew hot air when running the air conditioners.
Alicia K.
December 2022
This condo was clean, great location, and easy communication with owner. We had everything we needed. The beach is calm for little ones, you can stroll along the coast on a long sidewalk, shop, and food all within walking distance. I would stay here again.
Jenni D.
December 2022
We absolutely loved this condo! It was spacious, clean, comfortable and right on the beach. We were so glad we stayed on the east side of Kauai. We practically had the beach to ourselves and we could walk right into town for coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, shopping.. whatever you need! You can hear the waves crashing every night and enjoy a beautiful sunrise each morning. I would definitely stay here again!
Alan S.
November 2022
The condo was well equipped and quite comfortable. The bed in the master was very comfortable as was the sofa. The dining chairs could have been more comfortable though. We only used the master bedroom, so I cannot comment on the secondary bedrooms. Great sunrise views every morning, and ocean breezes on the balcony while looking at the stunning ocean views. Kapaa Town is a block away with many stores and restaurants. There were some issues that arose during our stay and the owners were very responsive regarding dealing with them. Everything was dealt with to our satisfaction and I was impressed with their fairness and consideration.
October 2022
This was a great place to stay. Very comfortable condo in a good location, wonderful ocean view, right next to walking trail along water. The owners were very responsive before and during our visit. Thank you!
Wayne S.
September 2022
Within walking distance of stores and restaurants in Kapaa. A dozen people on the beach is a crowd. Ocean views and great sunrises.
Caroline N.
September 2022
Had a great time here. The location was great. The view was even better. The communication was responsive as well. Any time I had a question, it was answered promptly. The complex could use a bit of upkeep but the unit itself was great. The only reason I gave 4 stars for cleanliness because some of the coffee mugs that were hanging were not cleaned. Thanks for the wonderful stay.
Matt E T.
August 2022
It was very clean, and had a great view of the sun rise. We loved our stay, close to most of the outings that we booked. Descriptions were very accurate.
Lauren F.
August 2022
Great condo in a great location in Kapaa. Condo was clean and supplied all necessities for a family and beyond. Everything we needed was provided plus lots of beach supplies that made our trip so much easier. We loved our time here, great walkable shops and restaurants and an amazing view. Great hosts and we would love to stay again the next time we visit Kauai!
Daniel H.
July 2022
The property well located to shopping and restaurants. The unit was big and adequately furnish and equipped. The view was breath taking. I have no reservations in recommending friends and family to stay in this unit. The host Betsy communicated well and was very informative in the check in and check out process. She was available for questions and responded right away. We loved feeling welcome in her home. It was a priceless experience . Thank you to the host again.
Timothy B.
June 2022
Clean, spacious, nicely updated condo right on the beach with beautiful ocean view. Gorgeous grounds. Well appointed with everything you need. Short walk to restaurants and shops. AC units work well to cool the unit quickly. Walking/biking path is right there, we used it several times. Nice place! Recommend.
Dennis M.
June 2022
Couldn't have been happier. Everything as stated plus more. Plenty of beach toys and accessories to make for a great trip. Highly recommended.
Kristin S.
June 2022
This condo is in a perfect location and comes with almost everything you need to enjoy Kauai. All the bedrooms are generously sized and waking up to the sun rise over the beach is amazing! Check in and out was very straightforward. The property itself has a lot to offer, although on this trip we were too busy checking out all the beaches and snorkeling off the Napali Coast!
Julie B.
May 2022
This condo was exactly as described in the listing. Fantastic view. The place was spotless and well equipped. The bike path was especially fun to have right outside the building. Worth every penny and should we return to Kauai, we would love to stay here again. Highly recommend for anyone who wants beachfront.
John W.
May 2022
We had a very relaxing time, the condo was great, it had all the things we needed to enjoy the beach and to feel comfortable inside. We loved that we could walk to places to eat and to shop. We would stay there again and would recommend the condo to others.
Binnie B.
April 2022
The location was perfect! We spent time in different parts of the island and this made it extremely convenient. We had teenagers in our group and the town was ideal for them to pick up snacks and head to the beach. Our favorite thing was being able to take breakfast on the beach to watch sunrise. We’ll be back!
Hanneke J.
March 2022
We loved our stay!
David M.
December 2021
This unit was great for our group of 2 couples and 2 teens. The loft was a great second hang-out space with 2 twin beds and a couch and mini-fridge for the teens. The view of the ocean from the living room and master bedroom was spectacular. You could hear the ocean waves at night. The unit is also right alongside the walking/bike path in Kapaa. The kitchen was outfitted with everything we could have needed. Beach chairs and boogie boards were also available. This place was great!
Michael S.
November 2021
The condo was really nice, clean and the view was absolutely beautiful.
It is near lot's of shopping and some really good restaurants. It's centrally located so easy to get to the Fern Grotto and the helicopter tours, etc.
It's a wonderful place to stay!
Craig
November 2021
Clean, spacious, well stocked condo in a central location. Can't beat the sunrise and sunset view off the porch. Location is great for visiting the island. The beaches nearby were not that great for swimming, but beautiful spots are a short drive away. Terrific, helpful hosts.
Kathleen M.
October 2021
My daughter and I had a fantastic time in Kauai/Kapaa in this wonderful condo. The ocean is right out your door, beautiful sunrises, very clean and well stocked. Nice amenities, beautiful grounds and ample parking. I highly recommend this condo—hope to be back!
Sara R.
September 2021
We had a super time at Betsy's home on the beach in old town Kapaa. Cute town within walking distance. Literally on the beach with great views. The bike path was out the back door. Home was extremely clean and roomy for our family of 5. We loved every minute!
Lee Ann H.
August 2021
We did like the set up of the property, it had the beds shown, it gets confusing to check into the resort, but the property is privately owned and the owner is in a different time zone and the person available responded slower than the owner in a different time zone. On the other hand, they had everything you need there. It was well stocked and they had extra for you as well (beach chairs, boogie boards, etc. Beds were comfortable. View was amazing and great location central to the island. Disappointed that the washer and dryers that are available to use are for the entire resort and outside of the unit. (Bring your quarters). Also found dirty sock and underwear in the upstairs loft., so felt the need to reclean everything. Lots to do around the island and the property was beautiful otherwise.
Lisa W.
July 2021
Great location, both within Kapa’a and on Kauai. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, the beach, etc. And easy drive to Princeville and Poipu. The condo is in a nicely-landscaped resort with a pool, mini golf, hammocks and other nice amenities. Plenty of room for our family of 5. And nice to have A/C. The best part was sitting on the lanai, watching the sun rise, and listening to the waves. Would definitely book this condo again.
Paul
June 2021
We could not have asked for a better ocean-front Kauai experience than this spacious condo that easily accommodates six. The kitchen is well-equipped, the condo is convenient to shopping, and the family-friendly resort complex is surprisingly quiet, with friendly and helpful front desk staff.
The Pono Kai is not a "resort" with a spa, restaurant, and bar, and activities for keiki, and the pool is a bit small for the number of units in the property, but for anyone seeking a peaceful, centrally located retreat right on the water, it is a great option. We enjoyed a wonderful and memorable two weeks in our third floor unit, and can't wait to return.
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