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It's All About the View! Oceanfront, A/C, Elevator

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 368.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Kapaa, HI
  • Kapa'a Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Coconut Marketplace
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lae Nani Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

It's All About the View! Oceanfront, A/C, Elevator

Enjoy the comfort of our oceanfront remodeled one-bedroom, one bath condominium. Imagine being 75 steps away from the Pacific Ocean on the east shore of Kauai in the historical town of Kapa'a. From your private lanai with incredible views of the ocean, you can watch the sunrises and listen to the soothing sounds of the ocean.

Our condo is a corner unit on the 2nd floor that has been completely remodeled. The condo has a window in the eating area which allow for great cross ventilation. Custom-made cherry cabinets and granite counter tops have been installed in our fully equipped kitchen & bathroom. Porcelain tiles grace the entry, bathroom and kitchen.The bathroom has a large tiled walk-in shower with a corner seat.

The condo comes with all the amenities listed above. Added amenities include a Fijitsu A/C mini-split system in the living area & bedroom, FREE SECURE WiFi internet connection, a 40" smart HD TV in the living room & a 32" smart HD TV in the bedroom (both with on-demand), beach toys, chairs, coolers, umbrellas, boogie boards, and tennis rackets for your use during your staying at our condominium.

The Pono Kai resort is a non-smoking property. The resort provides a front desk that is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. There is onsite free parking. Each building has a coin-operated laundry facility and an elevator. The grounds are beautifully maintained with extensive grass areas, an herb garden so you can pick fresh herbs for your meals and a Koi pond. For your convenience, there is an activities desk so you can arrange for your island adventures. A workout room has also been added. There is a 7-mile multi-use coastal path just steps in front of our condo. There is a pool/spa area and 1 tennis court, 1 pickleball court, ping pong table and many other on-property activities.

Maximum of 3 people. Children 10 and older are welcome.

Come enjoy a stay in paradise!!!

Shirley & Tony

TA Tax Number: TA-027-128-0128-01
GE Tax Number: GE-027-128-0128-01

Property manager

Shirley Cooney
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children 10 & older are welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pono Kai Resort is a non-smoking property
We accept children from age 10 to 17.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-027-128-0128-01, 450070020138, GE-027-128-0128-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kapaa

Located in Kapaa, this condo is in the city centre and on the beach. Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Kapaa Shopping Center and Coconut Marketplace. Travelling with kids? Consider Keahua Arboretum and Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Kapaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kapa'a Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coconut Marketplace - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lae Nani Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Burgers Kapaa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Olympic Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Leong’s Meat House - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does It's All About the View! Oceanfront, A/C, Elevator have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is It's All About the View! Oceanfront, A/C, Elevator pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at It's All About the View! Oceanfront, A/C, Elevator?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at It's All About the View! Oceanfront, A/C, Elevator?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is It's All About the View! Oceanfront, A/C, Elevator located?

Located in Kapaa, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Kela's Glass Gallery, Kapa'a Beach Park and Ho'olalaea Waterfall. Fuji Beach and Town Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 194 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home!

The condo was equipped with everything required for our stay on Kauai. From the kitchen utensils to beach chairs, umbrellas and coolers. There was nothing we needed to buy. The location created a beautiful view from the lanai. The owners were fabulous hosts, so kind and caring. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Kauai get away.

Just a perfect piece of paradise.The condo resort has everything you need. The location is excellent, and the sunrises viewed from the lanai are spectacular. There is a beach front path that allows walking to restaurants great food trucks nearby. The inside of the condo was fully renovated with new modern appliances if you wanted to stay in a cook. There are also newer Weber grills out by the pool are if you want to BBQ. We had the best time during our stay and hope to visit again. Just Perfect!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Nice

Nice unit was well appointed and comfortable. Great ocean view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent condo

Everything as advertised, esp very well equipped kitchen and very clean. Great location, would book this again anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect.

Great place. The resort has everything you need. The location is excellent. Beach walk right out front. We rented bikes and rode the most scenic paved Kauai trail (14km) past Keālia beach. We could walk to restaurants and enjoyed the food trucks nearby. If you wanted to cook, the kitchen was fully equipped and had common condiments. We hope to come again soon. Thanks so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Never disappoints

Absolutely amazing stay , will definitely come back to same condo , thank you so much
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect island time

We can’t say enough about our stay. The condo was super convenient to dining, shopping, groceries, and activities. The upgrades inside were fantastic and the daily sunrise from the lanai was amazing. Shirley was an incredible host checking in on us during a week of uncertainty weather wise.We would love to come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

M P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy & great location

Condo is located in a great central location, access to both sides of the island, close to shopping, just far enough from the airport. Nice complex, with a pool & hot tub, games available on the property. Also you can sign up for a nice chair massage by Kimo. The condo has literally everything that you need. It wasn’t hard to settle in & make ourselves at home. The extra touches go a long way in making you feel right at home. The view from the deck is really wonderful. Sunrises are extra special. The walking path is a bonus and the beach is right thetr when you walk out to the walking path I didnt swim there,but it's a nice place to hang out. You can walk io all kinds of shopping, restaurants and other activities. Shirley was wonderful to work with, very responsive and super nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved Our Stay!!!

This condo was absolutely incredible; extremely clean, spacious and peaceful. The hosts, Shirley and Tony, are the best! Their communication with us was exceptional, and they were responsive to anything we might have needed. Located on the 2nd floor, the condo is only 100 feet from the ocean, and has a fantastic ocean view from the kitchen, living room and balcony. It was wonderful to be able to hear the gentle ocean waves. The unit was tastefully decorated, and all of the furniture was very comfortable, including the bed. The full-size kitchen has high-quality appliances and was very well stocked with everything we needed to prepare food and drinks. We really appreciated the A/C in the living room and bedroom. The building has an elevator which was very convenient. There were plenty of toiletries and everything you need for the beach including beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, beach towels, etc. Kapaa was the perfect middle ground town with only a 20-30 minute drive to the north and south shores of the island. We will definitely stay at Shirley and Tony’s condo again the next time we visit Kauai.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The place to stay.

Amazing! Beautiful condo. Everything was so well appointed and top quality. The views, close proximity to town, beautiful well maintained grounds, great beach and such gracious hosts. Perfect, perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a wonderful time. The condo was beautiful. It was lovely to walk out on the lanai and see the sunrise and the ocean. Shirley was a very attentive host who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. We can’t wait to come back. Kim Ingle
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ocean view
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming condo

This condo is absolutely lovely from the Hawaiian decoration to the view. The hosts haven’t forgotten a thing and is completely outfitted with everything you’ll need for a comfortable and fun vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30th Anniversary

Awesome week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

Thank you for lovely stay. The unit was well furnished, and the location was excellent for the beach and getting to the rest of the island. The resort is nicely maintained. We enjoyed the resident chickens, too. Great birthday celebration. Mahalo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo and location, would highly recommend.

This was a great condo that I’m definitely interested in staying at again. I appreciated how open and minimalist the layout was while still being well equipped and furnished. Steps away from the ocean and right on the edge of historic Kapa’a, one would be hard pressed for a better location. Check-in and check-out was easy and communication with the host was smooth. 10:00 am check-out was a little early, but you can arrange later if available, and if it was that important to me, I would have. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous View

This is a beautiful second floor condo with a direct view of the Pacific Ocean and spectacular sunrises. Pono Kai is centrally located in Kauai so trips to the north and south are easy to plan. This condo had the perfect amount of space for 2 adults. The east facing (sunrise) living space has plenty of room to move and relax. The living room opens to a beautiful balcony with plenty of room to sit and read or just take in the relaxing views and sounds of the surf. The kitchen is complete with everything you need to cook meals in or just to store the basics and eat out. The cherry cabinets and granite countertops make it obvious that you are staying in a quality condo. The bedroom with a queen bed has all you need to unpack for an extended or short vacation - plenty of closet and drawer storage. Perfect sized safe tucked away in the closet. The large window opens to a rarely used walk space, but can be shaded with lovely privacy shutters. Our favorite space was the beautiful tiled bath. The large walk-in elegant shower was the reason we chose this unit. There is plenty of counter space and more than needed storage. Restaurants, food trucks, grocery stores, souvenir shops, bike rentals, and an ocean side bike/walk path are steps away. Shirley was wonderful to work with. You can book with confidence when booking this condo.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Earl I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pono Kai Resort

The unit was very well stocked and clean. The access was easy and so was the check-in. I would recommend this unit to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great sunrise.

Comfortable condo in central (east coast) tourist part of Kauai. Easy to get north or south (even though traffic can be quite crazy on Kauai, with a constant flow of cars). You can also just walk right out to restaurants and shops, or stroll along the oceanfront path. Major shopping and markets are close by walking or car. Condo has pretty much everything you need for a nice stay. Although we barely used the kitchen, it has absolutely everything you need. Be cautious not to leave anything out or it will be attacked by little bugs! The direct sunrise is quite amazing and completely unobstructed. Wow! AC in living area and bedroom is fantastic (and a must in muggy hot August!). WiFi was nice and fast. Bathroom is super, and with a walk-in shower. Building in the community is a bit on the older side, but the maintenance team is always out and about keeping things kept up. The walls are quite thin and we did hear footsteps and talking/music from both neighbors above and below us, but it didn’t really bother us, as we were out and about most of the time. We are glad we booked this place rather than a hotel for this round in Hawaii. Mahalo Shirley and Tony!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harvey B., Coatesville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic view and great location

We’ll equipped, clean, and comfortable. The ocean view is stunning. Watch the sunrise and fishing boats leaving the adjacent small harbor. The location is perfect, easy walk down the path to several restaurants and shops. The booking and checkin process was hassle free mostly because of the excellent communication we had with our gracious host Shirley Cooney. Don’t hesitate to book this place, you won’t regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Wonderful place to stay. I will stay here again. Great sunrise.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., London, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Sea View Apartment

We stayed at the arpartment for 6 nights and thoroughly enjoy our stay feelli g right at home From the outset Shirley was easy to deal with and was able to offer us as first time visitors to Kauai lots of useful advice. The complex and the apartment is easy to find and front desk staff helpful which made check in a breeze The apartment itself is larger than we expected a one bedroom unit to be and was comfortably furnished and well equipped and provisioned. Sittin on balcony watch the sunrise over the sea and having coffee and breakfast was a great way to start the day. The location of the apartment is great as well - being centrally located it was easy to explore the whole island. We have fallen in love with Kauai and will be back again - hooefully we can get ouraelves sufficiently organised to stay in Shirely's apartment again Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Stay

Everything is as advertised. Super clean and wonderful local touches throughout. Also, this is a great resort with endless things to do with your family and the resort is right in the middle of Kapaa Town. Walk to nearly anything. Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views!

My husband and I stayed at this beautiful condo to attend our nieces wedding. We are so glad we did! Perfect mid Island location for easy access to Poipu or Princeville areas. Condo was beautifully decorated with attention to all the possible amenities any visitors might need. We appreciated the ice packs and chests as we traveled around the island. Don’t miss Java Kai for breakfast! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shirley Cooney

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We live in Marin County which is just north of San Francisco. My husband and I are semi-retired. We have 2 grown children and have been blessed with 2 grandsons.
We come to Kauai twice a year to relax and do maintenance on the condo.


Why they chose this property

The first time we came to Kauai was in 1971. We toured 4 of the islands and fell in love with the 'Garden Isle'.

We had friends who owned a condo at the Pono Kai Resort. We started renting their unit and spending many of our family vacations on Kauai.

We always hoped one day to buy a little piece of paradise. In 2001, our wish came true.

What makes this property unique

The Pono Kai is centrally located on the east side of the island. This location is great for people who want to explore the island. The resort is conveniently located in the historical town of Kapaa. The condo is in walking distance to many shops and restaurants. The beach and a 5 mile multi-use coastal path is right out front of our condo.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests