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**RENOVATED 07/20!** Corner Beachfront Penthouse in Kapa'a w/AC!!

Beach condo with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Corner unit with amazing views
Beachfront view on the lanai
Beachfront view on the lanai
Beachfront view on the lanai
Beachfront view on the lanai

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 459.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kapa'a Beach Park
  • Place, Coconut Marketplace
  • Place, Lae Nani Beach
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

**RENOVATED 07/20!** Corner Beachfront Penthouse in Kapa'a w/AC!!

As of April, 2023 our condo now has AC!

Enjoy the Royal Coconut Coast in a 180 degree view oceanfront penthouse!

Located on the trade wind side of the Garden Isle, you’ll relax your days away in tropical sun and gentle breezes. Soak in beautiful sunrises on the lanai while sipping coffee and enjoying breakfast. With views of the mile-long sandy beach, Ke Ala Hele Makalae walking trail and Pacific Ocean, living Aloha has never been easier.

The Space

Our remodeled 1 bed, 1 bath home is located on the top floor, so you’ll enjoy more privacy in your home-away-from-home. Being in the corner of the complex also gives us breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean. During season, you’ll also see whales breaching from the lanai!

Our home has been completely remodeled as of 07/2020. Enjoy a modern home with Hawaiian flare as you melt the days away in paradise. The fully-equipped kitchen shines with quartz countertops and backsplash and new stainless steel appliances. Traveling with other guests? The dual-sink marble vanity in the bathroom is perfect for sharing.

Pono Kai Resort’s luscious 12-acre landscaping is picture-perfect with meticulously manicured grounds and koi pond. Do you enjoy lounging on the lanai, but would like other activities as well? The resort offers plenty of amenities including shuffleboard, tennis courts, swimming pools, BBQ grills and more! Be prepared to relax in paradise while also having access to a variety of activities right outside your door.

Pono Kai Resort is also located right on the walking/bike path, Ke Ala Hele Makalae (“The Path that Goes by the Cost”). The trail leads from Nawiliwili to Anahola. You’ll find eclectic shops and wonderful eateries along this path – within walking distance from the resort!

Highlights:
• Recently remodeled penthouse
• Breathtaking panoramic beachfront views
• Recently installed 24,000 btu AC System in the living room/Kitchen area (not shown in the pictures)
• Cal King size bed in bedroom
• Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
• Queen sleeper sofa
• Free wifi
• Lots of resort amenities including volleyball, gym, pool, hot tub and more!

For guests who want to visit multiple islands, we also have a condo in Lahaina, Maui and Kona, Hawaii (Big Island).

Guest Access

Resort amenities include shuffleboard, volleyball, pool, Jacuzzi, gym, and more. You’ll also have access to BBQ facilities and a herb garden.

Other things to note

Our AC system is located in the living room and cools the kitchen and living areas. There isn't an AC in the bedroom, but the ceiling fan and ocean breezes keep you nice and cool while you sleep.

The previous owners of the condo also hosted guests on VRBO with over 100 five star reviews! Those reviews were uploaded to our VRBO page.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number GE-050-371-0720-01, TA-050-371-0720-01, 450070020100

About the area

Kapaa

Located in Kapaa, this condo is on the beach. Holoholoku Heiau and Hikinaakala Heiau are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kapaa Shopping Center and Coconut Marketplace. Travelling with kids? Consider Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach.
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Kapaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kapa'a Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fuji Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Coconut Marketplace - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lae Nani Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java Kai Kapaa - ‬6 min walk
  • Musubi Truck
  • Holey Grail Donuts
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does **RENOVATED 07/20!** Corner Beachfront Penthouse in Kapa'a w/AC!! have a pool?

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

Is **RENOVATED 07/20!** Corner Beachfront Penthouse in Kapa'a w/AC!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at **RENOVATED 07/20!** Corner Beachfront Penthouse in Kapa'a w/AC!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at **RENOVATED 07/20!** Corner Beachfront Penthouse in Kapa'a w/AC!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is **RENOVATED 07/20!** Corner Beachfront Penthouse in Kapa'a w/AC!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kapaa condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Kela's Glass Gallery, Fuji Beach and Kapa'a Beach Park. Waipouli Beach and Ho'olalaea Waterfall are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 193 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

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

Best Pono Kai View

This unit has the best views at the resort and is well maintained. The location is excellent, with restaurants and stores in walking distance. Parking is also plentiful. The host is responsive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Great Location

We had a great time and the location was awesome. Easy process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary p.

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

Beautiful

We loved sleeping to the waves each night, this is our 2nd time here, Thank you Stephanie for offering your place for others to stay at.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Wonderful place

Love this place. Very clean, location was great. Owner was great to work with. They checked in on us mid week. The grounds of the resort and the pool were very well manicured and maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vonda M.

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

Great condo

This condo was in a great location and clean. The views of the ocean were spectacular. Stephanie was very responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

A little bit of heaven

Kauai is such a beautiful lush island. Our condo provided the perfect location to see all parts. Our condo had all of the items needed for an enjoyable stay. Thank You Steven, Stephanie & Ashley! Mahalo
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

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

Great

Our stay could not have been more perfect. The accommodations are outstanding. Add to that the oceanfront, walking path and convenience to both the north and south part of the island.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Perfect stay in Kapaa

This was an ideal place to stay for our first visit to Kauai. Its central location allowed us to easily explore all parts of the island. The balcony view allows for lots of people and rooster/chicken watching as well as sunrise every morning. The hosts provided everything we needed and were very good at communicating. Would absolutely recommend this property!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harley W.

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

Best rental EVER

Amazing experience. Everything was so clean and welcoming. Will be coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary p.

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

Just beautiful perfect in every way!

Very easy very reasonable and I would love to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarisse G.

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

Loved hearing the waves!

Can’t beat this oceanfront location. Took the provided chairs and umbrella to the beach. Easy walk to awesome bakery/coffee spots, grocery & dinner options from cool food trucks! Centrally located to explore the East side.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

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

I was very happy with the unit. It was very clean. Here was wonderful.

Our stay was very nice and comfortable. I love the new air conditioning. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN H.

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

What a great place to celebrate my birthday with my daughter!

What a beautifully updated property! The ocean views and ocean breezes were just amazing! Opening it up allowing the fresh ocean air to flow through was so refreshing and so unlike home! Perfect location to everywhere!! Absolutely great hosts!! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary V.

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

We’ll be back … again!

Stayed here before, just keeps getting better. Steven’s & Stephanie’s customer service is a big part of what keeps us coming back. Oh, and the sunrise-over-the-ocean view. Mahalo
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

dennis s.

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

Great location

Property was as advertised on the VRBO site. Great sunrises on the lanai's oceanfront. Bike/walking path goes in both directions and for plenty of distance. Good location for going north towards the beaches, Princeville and bone as well as going south for the canyon and southern beaches. There is access to grills in the complex and the pool is accessible. Good access to two grocery stores and a couple of fine restaurants.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Real R&R

This was a great place to stay with the best view ever. It was stocked with all we needed to feel at home. Clean as can be. The air conditioner worked fantastic. Very close to walking to many places and short driving distances to all of east side. No disappointment at all. Stephanie knows how to treat her visitors with style. Thanks so much Christy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hillary N.

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

Sunrise Ocean View

What we enjoyed most about this property: - The host was extremely responsive and kind. - The location was great; shops and restaurants within walking distance, right in middle of the east side of the island, so it was easy to get to other parts of island. - The condo was updated. Things we did not enjoy as much: - While the place has been recently renovated, we did experience some issues: the shower floor is very uneven so water pools in different areas, making it feel as though you’re showering in a foot pool. Additionally, ants were an issue throughout the condo, (we took the trash out regularly and did not keep food out or even open in the fridge) and because the front door has gaps, we awoke to a lizard on our bedroom wall one early morning. - The location was fantastic, but the beach right out front seemed to be a common homeless hangout spot. We did not spend any time at the beach out front because of the amount of people living/staying there. - There is currently a ton of road construction by the condo, which made commuting frustrating and made getting a ride to the airport almost impossible. Overall, my partner and I had a pretty good experience. The check in process was smooth and easy, the host was responsive, and the place was easily accessible as we explored the island. We do not know if we would stay again in the future at this exact property, but we also do not regret staying there by any means.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 30 days & maybe 5-7 days would be ok. It's REALLY all about the VIEW! Can see ocean even when seated on sofa, or at dining table, or in kitchen cooking. The sunrises are OUTSTANDING! Were disappointed with: furniture old-dated-scuffed-stained-uncomfortable if you stay-in 5 nites/wk, only one set of sheets & had stains-holes, mattress sinks in middle had to sleep on very edge, had to buy our own wine glasses (only old plastic ones) & hangers (hosts happy to reimburse us but on site people should be on top of this), dish/kitchenware old-dated, lanai had wood table & 4 wood chairs w/ 3 thin cushions-super uncomfortable to sit-read, ancient heavy uncomfy beach chairs so had to buy our own TBahama ones, no cleaning products other than counter cleaner (for a month, would have dusted/mopped/cleaned bath; did get another sponge & trash bags from cleaners), knew from vrbo listing that we must buy our own paper towels & toilet paper but this is 1st out of MANY 30 day stays have ever had to, while portable AC in bedroom a surprise & could cool room before sleep, it couldn't be on all night cuz must empty water bucket every few hours. In a few words, it's a very basic unit with an amazing view. What did we like? the VIEW!, clean, convenient location, prox to beach walk, power outlets by bed, bed bug protectors on mattress/pillows, responsive hosts. Just not best for long stay & is pretty basic in finishes. 1st time we were ever happy to go home from a vrbo for lack of comfort.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodger B.

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

Clean condo with a great view

This is a great one bedroom, one bathroom condo with a great view. Check in is easy at the front office/desk. It’s on the third floor with the options of stairs or an elevator to get to it. The photos provided on the listing are a few years old, but are largely accurate. There’s A/C in the living room and a second one in the bedroom. The A/C in the bedroom is a portable and will require your attention to prevent water from overflowing onto the floor. We used the pool/hot tub on property with no issues. There are also laundry facilities (two washers and two dryers) for each building. They cost 1.50 for each use and require quarters. There’s a change machine near the front office. We love Kaua’i and Kapa’a is a more central location if you want to visit the north and south sides of the island. Because of this, there is increased vehicle traffic for most of the day, but have patience and drive friendly.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonna T.

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

Perfect Location!!!

Fantastic location. Place was clean and had nearly everything we needed! View was incredible and the resort had a lot of fun activities for us (pool, golf putting, horse shoes, etc) Having air conditioning was great! Walking distance to many restaurants and shopping. Will be back in the future! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Kauai slice of heaven

This is a lovely unit and the location is superb. Perfect sunrise view. Well-appointed unit in lively Kapa'a. Great communication with the hosts. Grounds at the complex are beautiful!hosts
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Clean. Easy. Very central
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley G.

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

Mother/daughter trip

Our trip was to refresh and recharge We called it our re trip
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti C.

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

Best location

Great hosts. Great location. Great condo i feel blessed 2 b able 2 stay here
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Concerns

First the view is fabulousl! But the bedroom - there are issues,there: first the a/c unit. The water from the unit empties from a hose into a plastic bucket. We were lucky to return on Sunday early and the fluid was just starting to drip onto the floors we got the bucket empty or it could have been a lot worse. Second, it is a small room into which is a placed a king sized bed. On my husbands side he could barely get out.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie and Steven

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Our love for Hawaii has always been something Steven and I have shared. We both grew up enjoying all of the sites, flavors and culture of Hawaii with our families, and now that we have a family of our own, we wanted to share our love of the Aloha spirit with our daughter and baby on-the-way. We can’t wait to watch them fall in love with the islands as much as we have.

Why they chose this property

We love Pono Kai Resort with all the great activities located on the complex grounds and the location is close to all of the great activities that Kauai has to offer.


What makes this property unique

We fell in love with the unit itself for the breathtaking views and how private it is being a corner-unit. This is truly our slice of paradise.

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