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Steps to the Beach! Ocean Front Condo! 5 Star Views! Centrally Located!

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Kapaa, HI
  • Popular LocationLae Nani Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCoconut Marketplace6 min walk
  • Popular LocationLydgate Beach4 min drive
  • AirportLihue, HI (LIH)12 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to the Beach! Ocean Front Condo! 5 Star Views! Centrally Located!

Steps To The Beach! Ocean Front Condo! 5 Star Views! Centrally Located!

Aloha-We bet that because you’re reading this you’ve looked at the descriptions of many vacation rentals on Kauai.  Likely all of them gave glowing descriptions of how wonderful they are – and no doubt many indeed are. Here is why our condo should be at the top of your list!

Location!  Lae Nani, appropriately named, meaning “beautiful face” in Hawaiian, is a gathering of approximately 80 condominium units on the east side of the island, known as the Coconut Coast. Lae Nani exudes an old Hawaii charm. It is situated on the coast of Wailua Bay, one of the most sacred places on the island and the ancestral home to the Hawaiian Royals. In fact, the stone remains of a sacred temple, known as a "Heiau”, sit on the edge of this property and it is still visited and used by local Hawaiians today. In addition to the Heiau, the property features five acres of showcase tropical foliage, including palm and banyan trees and a wide variety of flowering plants. Lae Nani is located in the quaint town of Kapa’a, midway between the verdant north shore and many of the attractions found to the south. It is only minutes from the airport in Lihue. In addition, it is conveniently close to shopping and restaurants, many of which are within easy walking distance, yet it is peacefully secluded behind its gated entrance.

Our apartment is located on the second floor in building 5 (#526) and is steps from the beach and the waves of the Pacific Ocean. Swimming and snorkeling are of course favorite activities, as is sunbathing on the sandy beach. There’s even a lava-rock-enclosed “Keiki” pool that is shallow enough for little kids and timid oldsters to enjoy.  Views from the lanai, over Wailua Bay, are panoramic and unforgettable.  Unlike many other possibilities you may have read about, our apartment does not abut the parking lot but rather has a quiet winding sidewalk through lush flowering trees and bushes.  As an end unit, our apartment has three sides with windows, making it bright and open.

There are two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the other with two extra-long twin-size beds. *Note: The twin beds do not convert to a king. The kitchen is well stocked, and it faces the ocean allowing the cook to be part of the fun. The two fully-equipped ensuite bathrooms have walk-in showers. The lanai has chaise lounges and a bar-height table that allows guests an unobstructed view of the bay, where you’ll see expert surfers, kiteboarders, and the occasional dolphin or whale. The condo is equipped with internet, cable, boogie boards, beach towels, and beach chairs. To keep the ‘feel’ of old Hawaii, we have opted not to install air conditioning. During the midsummer months, when nights can be warm, as well as during the infrequent times that trade wind breezes aren’t present, multiple fans, including ceiling and free-standing, are available to help keep you cool. The decision not to install AC allows windows to be left open day and night so you can enjoy the sound of the waves, the sweet smell of plumeria, and the soft cooing of the endangered shearwater bird.

The property amenities include a large saltwater swimming pool that is heated during the winter months, plenty of poolside lounge chairs, private parking, gas barbeques, and a tennis court for your use. Lastly, there’s an on-site manager and a friendly staff with an aloha spirit. Everything is well-maintained, clean, and accessible. A YouTube video of the condo can be viewed by clicking the link located under the "Video" tab on this site.

Lastly, Dan, Kara, Jim, Cathy, Meg, Bill, and Ruth Brown own our Lae Nani home. We have owned and loved our condo for over 10 years. We recently decided to self-manage the property on VRBO when our long-time on-island manager retired. We will continue to manage the property until we find a small personal management company that fits the needs of our family. If you are unable to find dates that fit your holiday agenda, please, look at Dan and Kara’s property in building 3 - It too is a (2) Bedroom (2) Bath - Unit #322 VRBO Listing #2270005.

We hope that you consider coming to visit Kauai. And whether you stay with us or not, we think it will be one of the most enjoyable vacations of your lifetime. 
The maximum occupancy is 4 persons
No children under the age of 13
We provide:
-Stocked kitchen with everything you need to prepare food at your island home
- Comfortable living room with HD TV
- (Front Bedroom) Ensuite w/king bed
- (Back bedroom) Ensuite w/ 2 extra-long twin beds (The beds cannot be retrofitted to make a king)
- Oceanview Lanai
- High-Speed Internet and Cable
- Free parking in a gated Lot
- Tennis Court, Swimming Pool, Beautiful Beach, and Lush Tropical Grounds
- Boogie Boards, Beach Chairs, Beach Towels
- Hair Dryer

Property manager

Kara Brown

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Heated pool on site
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1150 sq ft (107 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 430020100077, TA-164-809-7280-01, GE-164-809-7280-01

About the area

Kapaa

Located in Kapaa, this condo is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Nawiliwili Harbor. Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lae Nani Beach - 5 min walk
  • Coconut Marketplace - 6 min walk
  • Waipouli Beach - 3 min drive
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 3 min drive
  • Lydgate Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Island Country Markets #93 - 4 min walk
  • Lava Lava Beach Club - Kauai - 5 min walk
  • Kenji Burger - 3 min drive
  • The Garden Grille & Bar - 6 min walk
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the Beach! Ocean Front Condo! 5 Star Views! Centrally Located! have a pool?

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

Is Steps to the Beach! Ocean Front Condo! 5 Star Views! Centrally Located! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach! Ocean Front Condo! 5 Star Views! Centrally Located!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach! Ocean Front Condo! 5 Star Views! Centrally Located!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Beach! Ocean Front Condo! 5 Star Views! Centrally Located! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kapaa condo is within a 10-minute walk of Lae Nani Beach, Wailua Beach and Coconut Marketplace. Lydgate Beach and Holoholoku Heiau are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
Beautiful place, steps to the beach! Amazing stay! The property and housekeeping managers were exceptional to communicate with. My only suggestion - for checking in, guests receive a separate email to just provide which building to go to and access codes to have it all in one email. Front desk doesn’t have guests names attached to the rooms, only owners.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
This property is amazing and is better than the pictures! We enjoyed how close it was to the beach and easy walk to shopping and many different eating options. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
The condo was exactly as described and pictured. A wonderful location and Kara was so friendly and nice to deal with!! Highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter Break 2024
We stayed at this condo in March/April 2024. The condo was very clean and well maintained. The master bed was comfortable and my teens said that their extra long twin beds were also very comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped and had a very quiet dishwasher. The unit does not have its own BBQ but there are shared grills a short walk away. The unit had 4 beach chairs, 4 boogie boards, 6 large beach towels, a beach umbrella, and a mid sized cooler for our use. Despite not having air conditioning, the many fans and strong ocean breeze was more than enough to keep the condo cool. The condo is on the second floor of a three level building so we could hear some footsteps above and were advised to tread lightly for the guests below us. It was convenient to have a large washer and dryer so that we could pack lightly. The lanai looked directly at the ocean and the beach was clean with soft deep sand. My teenagers boogie boarded, swam, and played catch on the beach daily. There is a tennis court in the complex but it was occupied every time that we tried to play. The pool was small but very clean. There is an awesome restaurant at the hotel next door and the Coconut Market shops (with ABC Store, free hula show, farmers market, shave ice, restaurants, etc) are couple blocks away. Overall we had a great experience staying here and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
We have stayed at Lae Nani many times so no surprises there. We absolutely love staying there. This 2 bedroom condo was in a great location within the development. The condo was very well stocked with supplies and we really appreciated the extra towels, sheets, etc. Contacted the owner a couple of times with questions and response was immediate and very helpful. The condo was clean and updated. We would definitely stay there again. I can’t think of a single negative thing to say. Mahalo nui loa!
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Everything was lovely. The condo has a wonderful view of lush gardens, the ocean and wonderful sunrises! The laundry machine and dryer were most appreciated We have already shared our stay location with another family and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful condo
We first visited Lae Nani in 1995. This is our tenth trip to the island and staying at this property. Lae Nani is truly lovely. We loved this condo and is definitely one of our favorites. Everything was wonderful. The condo was well supplied and comfortable. We appreciate the owner’s help with our last minute reservation request. Thank you Kara!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradyse
We spent two weeks in this amazing condo that felt like home..every amenity possible was there and enjoyed by us..the location was perfect and provided easy access to both the north shore and Poipu..very quiet beach and condo complex …really loved walking next door to LavaLava for fresh dishes and great breakfasts…also a fabulous spot to catch the sunrise..had two dinners at Dukes and must say I would not recommend..prices were too high for quality of the food..Tidepools at the Grand Hyatt in Poipu was off the charts !!! Will definitely be back…thanks Kara
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful oceanfront condo
This is a beautiful oceanfront property for a relaxing vacation in Kauai. We enjoyed listening to the ocean waves daily, and the view was exactly what we hoped for. The property is conveniently located within walking distance of shops and restaurants. It is also a short ride to the airport. The condo included beach chairs, beach umbrella, and boogie boards. It was so convenient to walk to the beach and have all of the beach gear available for us to use. We visited in January and the weather was perfect with the windows open and fans on. The owner was quick with communication and very accommodating. Overall the property met expectations and we would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo
Excellent place for a week vacation. Location is probably the best in the complex. The condo was stocked with everything you need. The beach was secluded and swimming was fun. I would definitely recommend to book this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023