If you are longing to go to Kauai, but you want a homier environment than the usual sterile hotel room, you might consider looking into one of the many vacation rentals available on the island. Many people visit Kauai every year to take advantage of the gorgeous beaches, world-class golf courses, exhilarating hiking opportunities and fabulous surfing, and there are accommodations of every type for every visitor. Read on to learn about the different rental opportunities available on Kauai.
Are you taking a big family vacation, traveling to Hawaii with your whole brood? A private home might be the best option for you. It would be a great relief to have a kitchen to cook in, and it would be nice to not have to worry about making noise and disturbing neighboring rooms. Honeymooning? An intimate bungalow can give you and your new spouse the intimacy you desire. Looking for a lot of different amenities? A condo can provide the swimming pool and tennis court you desire. Simply assess your own personal needs and choose the vacation rental that would be best for you as you visit Kauai.
There are vacation rentals available all over Kauai, from the gorgeous North Shore with its stunning scenery and cascading waterfalls, to the sunny South Shore, where you can find popular Poipu Beach, the island's biggest tourist destination. Many vacation rental businesses are also able to provide discounts on car rentals, and they can also provide helpful tips about what to see and do around the island. For instance, many travelers enjoy hiking through the impressive Waimea Canyon, which is considered to be a smaller version of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. It's full of volcanic rock buttresses, cliffs that have waterfalls tumbling from their heights, and it's also got a gorgeous view of the Na Pali cliffs and the ocean when the mists hold off. Another hiker's paradise is the Alakei Swamp, which is 5,250 feet above sea level. It's nearly the wettest place on earth, and its misty cloud covers mossy rocks and trees as well as the rampant growth of violets and tropical ferns.
Vacation rentals can also provide close access to one of Kauai's fabulous beaches. Be it a condo or a house, nothing beats bounding out the back door onto the beach. And, in the case of a rental house, the beach is all yours. Newlyweds particularly appreciate the privacy afforded them by a rental home directly on the beach.