5.0
waiamea beachfront house
This is a wonderful house on the beach. Large, open layout with plenty of space. The people were awesome to deal with.
Submitted by Casper WY on Sep 22, 2026
4.0
nice clean house by the beach
We had a wonderful time in a fully stocked and very clean house.
Submitted by Madison WI on Jun 20, 2026
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your kind review! We look forward to your next visit! Aloha!
5.0
wonderful experience
My entire family had a wonderful vacation at this home. Walkable to restaurants and coffee shops, plenty of room and clean. Absolutely recommend to anyone wanting a fabulous vacation in Kauai
Submitted by Moorpark CA on May 15, 2026
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We're very happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit us again soon! Aloha!
5.0
absolutely beautiful place to stay
We had 5 adults, so the house was perfect with the 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. We enjoyed the outside seating, not only eating but playing cards, reading and really enjoying the view of the ocean.
Submitted by Thornton NH on Mar 04, 2026
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your lovely review! We're very happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit us again soon! Aloha!
5.0
family fun in waimea
Our family loved the Kai Nalu home in Waimea. It was clean and comfortable for the 8 of us. The home was easy walking distance to the stores. Be sure to see a movie at the local theater and enjoy the restaurants. . Personally I enjoy this low key local living. The beach isn't the best for swimming but Salt Pond is close by. I did see the local kids surfing/ swimming at the mouth of the river. Also the outrigger club is very active there. Always respect the ocean!
Over the years we have rented different homes across the island from Kauai Vacation Rentals. They are a trust worthy business to work with. We're already looking forward to our next family visit to Kauai and more adventures.
Submitted by Mission Viejo CA on Aug 15, 2025
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear that Kai Nalu was a comfortable home for your family. We truly appreciate your trust in Kauai Vacation Rentals over the years, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for your next family adventure on Kauai. Aloha!
5.0
hawaii vacay
Kauai in general is very relaxing. The people are very nice & welcoming. The culture is preserved & present. The pace is very laid back, no rush. Very peaceful and tranquil!
Submitted by Immokalee FL on Jun 28, 2025
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for sharing your experience! We're so glad you felt the peaceful, welcoming spirit of Kauai. We hope your time here was as relaxing as it sounds and that you’ll return soon. Aloha!
5.0
family and friends in kauai
We had a wonderful time at Kai Nalu. I have loved staying in Waimea as a base to explore the island; it has a laid back and friendly vibe and doesn't feel too crowded. We were 2 families with kids ages 7-11, who had a ton of fun playing in the backyard, finding olivine in the sand, and fishing off the Waimea pier. The house was clean, had plenty of space, and we appreciated the air conditioning in every room. We made great use of the boogie boards, beach chairs, beach towels, and noodles they provided. Kauai Vacation Rentals was so pleasant and easy to work with, and they and the owner were very responsive when a maintenance issue came up. Would absolutely stay there again!
Submitted by Seattle WA on Feb 27, 2025
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you and your friends and family had such a fantastic time. It was our pleasure to assist you, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our team. We’d love to welcome you all back for another memorable stay in the future! Aloha!
5.0
great place to stay
The house was great the location was good. Waimea is a great town.
Submitted by Shepherdsville KY on Jan 07, 2025
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the house and its location. We’d love to welcome you back for another stay. Aloha!
5.0
perfect vacation home!
wonderful! We had a wonderful time.
Submitted by Emerald Hills CA on Dec 21, 2024
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a perfect vacation and enjoyed your time in the home. We’d love to welcome you back for another amazing getaway. Aloha!
5.0
great family home vacation
Our family had an amazing stay at this holiday home! The house was exceptionally clean, which made it feel so welcoming and comfortable from the moment we arrived. The location is wonderfully peaceful, offering the perfect setting to relax and enjoy quality time together. One of the highlights for all of us was watching the breathtaking sunsets from the property—it truly made our evenings unforgettable. We highly recommend this residence for a memorable family getaway!"
Submitted by Val-David QC, Canada on Nov 29, 2024
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear your family had an amazing stay and that the home provided a comfortable retreat for your vacation. We’d be honored to welcome your family back for another unforgettable getaway in paradise! Aloha!
4.0
amazing location
It was great. We had 4 couple and it worked for us.
Submitted by Mckinney TX on Oct 21, 2024
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your review! We’re Happy that the space worked well for your group and that you Enjoyed the amazing location. We hope to welcome you back for another great stay. Aloha!
5.0
kai nalu
A great overall experience! The staff at Kauai Vacation Rentals were friendly and helpful. The property was perfect for us, clean, and truly well stocked with all the essentials and then some. The location is great, an easy walk to different food choices and the local grocery, and the beach is right out the back door. We literally had zero issues and highly recommend this house!
Submitted by Payson AZ on Sep 19, 2024
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a great overall experience and that the property was perfect for your stay. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another seamless and memorable stay! Aloha!
5.0
kauai kai nalu vacation stay
The home was beautiful, well kept, and in a quiet location. The home had plenty of appliances and equipment to stay for a week or more.
Submitted by Croton on Hudson NY on Jul 20, 2024
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you found the home beautiful, well-kept, and in a quiet location. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we're glad we could contribute to a pleasant and comfortable stay. We hope to welcome you back soon for another Enjoyable visit. Aloha!
5.0
wonderful stay
Kai Nalu is wonderful! The house is in a great location. You can walk to several places in Waimea safely and easily. The views are beautiful from the lanai. You can see the islands of Ni'ihau and Lehua in the distance, boats, and ocean wildlife. The sound of the ocean waves is relaxing and the sunsets are amazing. If your agenda includes activities on the south end of Kauai, this home is for you!
Submitted by Duncan OK on Jan 02, 2024
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you Enjoyed your stay and appreciated the beautiful location and stunning views. It sounds like you had a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience. Aloha!
5.0
rental with a view!
Great home, great experience! The home was perfect for our family vacation. The beds were confortable; plenty of bathrooms; the kitchen has all the comforts of home; great outdoor space. The home is in needs of some updates, butoverall our experience was good. If geography and important and wanting to be in close proximity of activies, probably not the home for you.
Submitted by Thornton CO on Oct 25, 2023
5.0
beautiful beachfront home on secluded black sand beach
The home is very well appointed with anything our family needed. Plenty of cook ware, plates, knives, appliances, etc. Also the owners saw to it there were plenty of towls and toilet paper. The kitchen had plenty of incidentals as well such as spices and sauces in the cubbard. We left all of our unused non perishables for the next guests as well. The master suite is very large with a fireplace, large bath and walk in closet, and the bedroom and bathroom all walk out onto the deck overlooking the beach. The other bedrooms are smaller but each has access to its own bath. The family room which is open to the kitchen is very comfortable and looks out onto the nicely kept lawn that ends on the beach. The beach is beautiful but not the best for swimming due to the fresh water river that comes in about 300 meters down from the house so the water is brackish. It's not bad but just not as clear as some of the nearby beaches like salt pond or Poipu. All in all it is a very nice property on a beautiful beach in paradise. If you are looking for a nice quiet place close to the locals for you and your family. I don't think you could do better than this. We would walk into town about 3 blocks and get shaved ice at Jojo's or eat at one of the restaurants and shop. Also there were many other items at the home that made our stay such as beach chairs, umbrellas, snorkel equipment, coolers, boogie boards, lounge chairs, a barbque grill with plenty of propane which was great because there were local fishermen selling their catch in town. Finally, the ladies at Kauai vacation rental are very helpful and honest. We received much more than we expected. For us this place was perfect and we intend on going back to Kauai and this is where we will stay.
Submitted by Kansas City MO on Sep 11, 2023
5.0
great accommodation
Great accommodation. Much better than expected and than shown in the pictures. Kitchen very well equipped and overall very clean. Very professional handling.
Submitted by Potsdam Brandenburg, Germany on Jul 25, 2023
5.0
fantastic memories at kai nalu
Kai Nalu is perfect for a vacation with a family of eight. We all had more than enough room in a comfortable home that offered quiet moments and opportunities to just enjoy the beauty of Kauai. It was so close to a grocery, restaurants, shops and we took advantage of it all. The location made it easy to get to the beaches we wanted to see. Best of all, it gave us the opportunity to just hang together - we all live in different states across the continent from each other. It was paradise!
Submitted by Munroe Falls OH on Jul 16, 2023
5.0
nice home in a quiet area
Great location to get away from the noise and rush of a resort area. Stay here and relax. Close enough to go on various excursions and activities, with a lovely lanai to hang out with family and friends for meals or games.
Submitted by Raleigh NC on Apr 21, 2023
5.0
great destination
My husband and I and 4 Adult children had a wonderful time- no need for ac during early April - the neighbor jack was invited as family he’s a wonderful person.
I highly suggest this home
Submitted by Surprise AZ on Apr 13, 2023
4.0
great location
Great place to view sunsets. Well maintained, easy access, walkable to grocery store. More of a local feel than a tourist feel. Grounds kept well. Big kitchen fully stocked for cooking. Beach is nice but not really swimmable. AC should be fixed. Maybe supply small soaps and shampoos? Would highly recommend for families and small groups that enjoy cooking and eating meals together. Nice table outside to enjoy meals and play games. Very quiet at night. Very safe. Dry side of island.
Submitted by St. Albert AB, Canada on Nov 16, 2022
5.0
lovely place!
We had a wonderful time at Kai’nalu. The house was perfect for our party of 7 - 6 adults and a little one. Each couple had their own room & bathroom and there was extra space for the little. The beach is steps away and so relaxing to just sit and watch. There were some minor things in the house that needed attention, and we left a list for the management company hoping that they’ll follow through fixing-they’d been very helpful with questions and assistance since we made our reservation.
Submitted by Woodland CA on Sep 27, 2022
5.0
loved the location
Loved the location. House was very comfortable and well stocked. Good communication from the local rental company.
Submitted by Santa Rosa CA on Aug 11, 2022
5.0
pleasant home in paradise.
We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home on the beach. The property description was spot on. The home was very cozy and had plenty of room for our whole family of 7. We only had one issue with the AC not working properly in the upstairs twin bedroom but the rest of the home was very pleasant especially since the temp can reach up to 88 degrees during the day. The views from the upstairs porch as spectacular. Our evening dinners on the outside porch were amazing. the grounds were well manicured and the chairs on the beach were comfortable. We would love to come again one day! Thank you
Submitted by Flint TX on Jul 26, 2022
5.0
hawaiian vacation
Hawaiian vacation was relaxing Three generations were in this home and is was perfect
Submitted by Silverton OR on Jun 04, 2022
4.0
stay at kai nalu 3/20-3/27/2022
We enjoyed our Kai Nalu stay very much . The neighbors were friendly and the house very spacious. There was a drainage issue in the main floor front en suite bath when the washer was going. And the downstairs hall bath toilet did not flush fully. Needs attention but no t a huge problem.
The living room sofas were not comfortable and need updating, especially in light of the nightly rental fee. The location was wonderful and convenient and the weather on that side of the island is definitely the nicest. Overall a great trip and we would stay there again.
Submitted by Marysville WA on Mar 29, 2022
4.0
nice location and lanai
The location within walking distance to Waimea is nice and it’s lovely to watch sunsets on the beach. The house is large and comfortable and the lanai is lovely. The only downsides were the beach isn’t a swimming beach, the neighbor’s dogs bark frequently, and she leaves the lights on her palm trees on all night—including the flashing ones. Not what I expected in Kauai! I also would have appreciated being informed when the workman who came to fix the A/C half way through our visit was going to be in the house.
Submitted by Highland Park IL on Mar 06, 2022
5.0
wonderful family vacation on the beach
Our family of seven adults vacationed together in this home for a week. It was the perfect setting. The house was very comfortable and well-equipped from the kitchen to the beach chairs. The outside table was the perfect place to eat and play cards. And most of all, the lovely beach just beyond our backyard created time for conversation, relaxation and great walks with relative privacy. One surprise for us was how much we enjoyed the location in Waimea. It is more residential than touristy, and residents were very kind and welcoming. The location was so walkable -- just a few blocks from small grocery stores, good meals with delightful service at Wrangler's Steakhouse and of course Jo Jo's shaved ice, all just blocks away. We were also surprised to find that a place called "Chicken in a Barrel" was a great place to drink beer. The rental company was fully informative and easy to work with. As others have noted, it's not a swimming beach (though one is just a few miles away), and do beware the noisy roosters. Still, we had a wonderful vacation and we highly recommend this home.
Submitted by St. Louis Park Minnesota MN on Feb 14, 2022
5.0
spectacular home
This home is perfect! Great location and great amenities. There were 7 of us and it was perfect. The views from the lanai are special.
Submitted by Portland OR on Jan 12, 2022
5.0
family vacation in kauai
Our rental was perfect for the seven of us!! The house is very nice, in a quiet location, right on the beach. It is well stocked and had places for all of to gather and to find quiet time apart too.
It is a short walk to the local stores and restaurants. Waimea is a great location to easily get to other attractions and beaches on the island and was warmer/dryer weather while we were there than other parts of the Kauai. The rental company staff were easy to work with and We had a great stay!
Submitted by Hilliard OH on Dec 28, 2021
5.0
kai nalu, home away from home
Kai Nalu was a great home base for our west side adventures to Waimea Canyon and Napali. The black sand beach was peppered with green peridot. The Ishihara Market was 2 blocks away with great food. Good swimming at nearby Salt Pond Beach for the whole family.
Submitted by Tinley Park IL on Aug 12, 2021