My daughter and I stayed here while on our visit to Kauai. Lorna, John, and family have poured…read moretheir lives and love into this inn, making it a very special and welcoming place to stay. We only wish we could have stayed longer and will definitely stay here again. We also enjoyed meeting Happy, their sweet little dog. Thank you again Lorna for making us feel so welcome.

Spectacular views, atmosphere, and hospitality!…read more Such an incredible way to feel at home in Kauai. Will definitely keep coming back!!

My girlfriend and I had a great stay in Kauai Garden Cottages (KGC) from 9-15 January 2014. We…read morestayed in the Torch Ginger suite, and it was beautiful. We also were fortunate that the second cottage was unoccupied, so the back porch, which is shared by both cottages, we had completely to ourselves. We wanted a place where we could hide away from the more "touristy" spots, and KGC was perfect. Kalaheo is a nice little village that's somewhat "off the beaten path," especially compared to Poipu right down the road. Also, the cottage is less than 10 minutes from the Kalaheo Cafe' and Coffee Company, a great little place where we ate breakfast daily. KGC was reasonably priced, clean and very comfortable. There is a laundry room, an ample supply of towels, both for showers and for the beach. They provide two complimentary beach mats which were very handy. The room has a small refrigerator and a microwave and a coffee pot. (They provide the first day's coffee.) Also, don't forget to look in the nightstand drawers. They have a copy of "The Kauai Underground Guide" which we found very useful. Some things to note. KGC was perfect for us because we didn't want to be in the more heavily populated tourist areas on South Kauai. However, from the front door to Poipu Beach is about a 20-25 minute drive, so if you have a late evening craving for Lappert's Ice Cream (which we did almost nightly), you're looking at about a 40 minute round trip. The wireless internet works great (we were able to stream Netflix with no issues), but the cell coverage is spotty. Also, if you've been to Kauai before, then you know about the chickens and the roosters. You'll hear the roosters crowing bright and early...but I think you'll hear that anywhere on Kauai. Overall, KGC was a great place to spend our vacation. If you're someone that wants to enjoy the beach and outdoor adventures by day, then retire to peace and quiet by night, then Kauai Garden Cottages will be perfect for you. One final thought...I met Thayne on the day before we left. Otherwise, we never saw or heard from the owners. I saw another review where the writer felt there were privacy issues, and I can tell you this is definitely NOT the case. Our room was very private and very quiet. Also, I accidentally left my Kindle behind in the room, and Thayne was kind enough to mail it back to me, even providing a tracking number. We couldn't be happier with our experience with Kauai Garden Cottages.

Our family stayed in the Torch and Orchid suites for three nights and they were wonderful. The…read morelocation was secluded enough to make us feel like we were far away from tourists, yet a short drive to all of the highlights on the south side of the island. We were greeted by the friendly owners who offered great tips about where to eat and what to see close by. Unlike Ashley B's nasty review, the owners were not intrusive whatsoever. It actually felt comforting to know someone was nearby to make sure nobody broke into the place while we were away. The patio was a great feature. Very serene and beautiful, BUT - the freakin' rooster should be on KFC's next dinner menu. Damn thing started crowing at 4:30 am. Kauai is inundated with the birds, almost to the point of being a plague. Bring a slingshot. The downsides: -No TV (kids were a little disappointed, but we were out most of the day anyway.) -WiFi was a little touch and go and we had no internet on one of the days. -No hair dryers (wife and daughter weren't too happy about that.) -Lighting was not adequate at night, even with all the lamps and overheads turned on. Despite the minor downsides, we had a great time and would recommend Kauai Garden Cottages to our friends and family. Mahalo & Aloha.

We had such an incredible stay at Orchid Home! It was perfect for our large extended family with…read morelittle kids in tow. The moment we arrived the hosts welcomed us warmly. They were very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. The house is absolutely beautiful yet so comfy. It is bright, airy, and the ocean views are spectacular. We woke up early everyday just to see the sunrise! Many special touches like binoculars (enjoyed by us birders!), toys and games, well appointed kitchen (a cook's dream!), huge well-maintained pool, and an abundance of beach towels, beach toys, beach chairs, and coolers. Everything we needed! The location is 5 min away from beautiful Poipu Beach where we swam with turtles and even a seal, and 5 min to Koloa town. Orchid Home exceeded our expectations in every way. We made many unforgettable family memories and hope to return again. Nui Mahalo to the hosts!

Orchid House was so beautiful, lovely views and all en suite guest rooms. The salt water pool was…read moreenjoyed by the entire family. The kitchen is well appointed. the garage offers many water toys, floats and a wagon for your walk to the nearby beach. our family created some lovely memories, highly recommend!

I've rented from Chris at Classic Vacation Cottages several times. Only once for me, because I Iive…read moreon the island, but a couple different times for viisiting family and friends (I live in a 1 bedrm).. Chris is professional but also really friendly, and his units (a couple of studios, two 1 bedrooms a 2 bedroom and a stand alone 3 bedeoom cottage) are always clean and neat. These are not high end condos, they are perfectly respectable local style homes and apartments that are tidy, comfortable, extremely reasonable and get the job done. Did I mention extremely reasonable? :-) Chris' units are generally in Kalaheo, about 10 minutes west of sunny Poipu. I always recommend Classic Vacation Cottages to friends who are traveling to Kauai. I mean, why pay through the nose for some generic hotel when you can stay in an authentic local-style place and have gobs more money to spend on activities and dining? Unless you're planning to stay at the Grand Hyatt, you're not coming to Hawaii to spend much time indoors, right? Staying at one of Chris's places allows you the freedom to explore more of the island. Happy travels all, and aloha!

I have booked 6 different homes with Parrish Kauai for a total of 10 visits. I have nothing but…read morepositive things to say about Parrish. They always get back to me promptly and have always taken care of any needs I might have. The houses have always had what we needed and been clean. Two years ago I booked a house inland with 5 bedrooms and a pool as we were taking our 2 sons and their families. A week before we were to go the house had damage done to it as a result of a storm. Parrish booked a different house on the ocean with a pool for us at no extra cost!! The kids got to watch the turtles from the house. My husband and I were coming back in 2 weeks and asked Parrish if they could keep some non-perishables in their office until we came back. They said sure and then even had them at the house when we arrived. This last trip the internet wasn't working and I messaged them on Sunday not expecting to hear back until Monday but they got right back to me and said someone would be out that day to check on it and that we didn't need to be there. In the meantime one of the umbrellas on the lanai broke off the stand due to rust. I was going to mention it to whomever came out for the internet but we were gone. When we got back I messaged Parrish and let them know about the umbrella. They sent someone back out on Sunday to take care of it. Again I wasn't expecting to get help on a Sunday. Parrish is great to work with and I would highly recommend them. I've already booked my house for next year.

Updated in response to a 7/21/2025 post by John Parrish…read more Truth is a defense to defamation, John. To be clear, Parrish Kauai charged our credit card $15,500 late on a Friday with no explanation. Our own contact, Patty Ka'iakapu, had no idea that this had even happened when we called her after noticing the charge. She also told us that the deck was re-surfaced the day before we arrived. We still have no documentation to support the $15,500 charge--no invoices, evidence of cleaning, or any other support for this made up charge. We have requested this from Parrish Kauai and its attorney, but we have received nothing. I am posting a picture that we obtained after we left on July 15 that shows the true state of the deck. All of this over an overspray of Trader Joe's mineral sunscreen in a literal beach house. We sprayed this sunscreen all over our own unsealed teak furniture and let it bake in the sun for days. It came off with a white sponge. I stand by my claim that any rational person should avoid Parrish Kauai because it, along with its affiliated homeowners, is engaged in an ongoing scheme of fraud, concealment, and bad faith.

The place was amazing. Very clean and well stocked kitchen. It had everything we needed and plenty…read moreof towels and supplies in the condo. The condo was nicely set up with plenty of bathrooms and a washer and dryer. The view, The view, the view! Can I say again the VIEW was amazing!We watched the Turtles and the dolphins outside on our balcony and eating area-both are incredible! Very close to the beach and easy driving to most of the wonders on the island. We appreciated the quick responses and support when we did reach out to the management ( new coffee maker in minutes) and hour extended check out!

Great communication. Excellent property. Property location is good. House amenities and furniture…read moreand decorations are great.

Terrible experience. Started with the toilet being turned off and the toilet tank empty when we got…read morethere. Reached out to the property manager and they said everything was working fine before we walked in the door??? Took them 18 hours (8:51 p.m. to 3:03 p.m) to fix it so we didn't have a working toilet through the night. I had to find a bucket on my own to use to fill with water and get it to flush. We also could walk about 8-10 minutes down to the beach and use those filthy toilets or ask the local restaurants. Next issue was a concern of our privacy in the bathroom. There was a large hole in the wall (partially covered with a picture) and I mean LARGE that led to a closet/storage area. If someone was in the closet, they could see directly into the shower. The hole was big enough to where someone could tip the picture out and literally grab you. Pictures attached. When I raised this with the property manager (who you never actually see on site), they simply said that nobody was in the closet so don't worry about it. Lastly was the bathroom was disgusting. More pictures attached. I asked for a partial refund and they said they would mail us a check (even asked for the mailing address). No check ever arrived and they stopped responding to my follow-ups.

The host, "Pete", double booked our room, shut the door in our face when we arrived and refused to…read moregive a refund. We arrived the day after the start of our rental agreement. He claims we "No Showed", but we clearly showed up and stood face to face with him as he fumbled through an explanation as to why it was our fault that he rented our room to someone else. VRBO failed to honor their rental guarantee which states we 'have the right to enter the rental for the ENTIRE duration of our rental term'. Throughout the process of trying to get a refund, Pete repeatedly sent multiple inappropriate text messages to my wife telling her to "F$#% You"... "Sh@# Head". He only stopped after we filed a harassment report with Kauai Police. We are considering pressing charges. Pete is very two faced and what he says to in front of you is not how he feels or what he thinks about you when he is behind a computer screen. Don't let him SCAM or BULLY YOU. GO ELSEWHERE

Beautiful place to stay on Kauai! Can't get any better than staying right on the ocean! Everyone…read morehere at whalers is super kind and helpful with anything and everything! This place is paradise and is a very special place to my family! Mahalo whalers cove!

Whalers Cove is an amazing location for any island seeker. Located right on the waters edge, the…read morewaves crashing on the shore will rock you to sleep at night. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The GM, Maryanne, has done a great job keeping up on maintenance and numerous projects around the facilities. I would definitely recommend this resort!

We absolutely loved staying here! Located outside of Poipu in Kōloa, it was busy but wasn't super…read morecrowded around this area. The parking lot would get full at times, but we were always able to find a spot. They have quiet hours posted, but honestly, noise was never a problem here. I'm sure they were busy and full because of the parking lot, but we rarely heard or saw anyone! They also have elevator access and luggage carts which was helpful for when we received our Instacart order. Located right on the ocean, we had a remarkable view of Hoai Bay and Prince Kuhio Beach from our living room/dining room as well as our Lanai. We enjoyed relaxing on the lanai, listening to the waves and watching for sea turtles, which was saw many! Locals would come to the beach to fish and even that was fun to watch! There's also a ton of roosters and chickens, and the roosters crow all day, not just in the mornings lol! We also saw thousands of rose ringed parakeets flying into the area in the morning and flying out at night! Showers and foot baths were located in the parking lot to rinse off prior to returning from the beach. We had to take our trash out a couple of times during our stay, and that was located at the end of the parking lot near the BBQ area. The staff was friendly, although our interaction with them was minimal. One kind gentleman on staff offered to take my trash for me and told me to go enjoy my day, that taking out the trash was a horrible thing to have to do on vacation! I only wish the facility had a pool, but based on the fact the backyard of the grounds in literally the ocean, I get why they don't offer that amenity lol!

We spent almost one week there and loved the view from our balcony. It was also nice that they had…read morean elevator. The other two condos didn't have them and it is difficult to carry the suitcases up the stairs. The condo looked bigger on the pictures because it has wall mirrors on both sides of the walls. The condo did not have shampoo or conditioner.