Islander on the Beach #232

Kapa'a, HI 1 Bedroom Vacation Rental

1 Beds

1Baths

4Sleeps

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Rooms

Bedroom 1

1 King bed

Amenities

Air conditioning

Beach Front

Ocean View

Walk to Shops / Restaurants

Reviews

Jun 01, 2024

great place! enjoy the location

Gina Lawrence

Apr 22, 2024

The perfect location with ocean view, beautiful sunrises in the morning, and loved that it was walking distance to coconut marketplace. We didn't use the pool but enjoyed the tiki bar which was right next to the room once you go down the stairs. Would stay here again in the future!

Hailey Stein

Apr 16, 2024

We were in Kapaa for a wedding and it was recommended to stay in this area. The location and unobstructed ocean view was great, however we were unimpressed by the outdated and lack of cleanliness in the condo. There was obvious dust, dirt, and moisture build up around the inside of the condo. The bathroom sink faucet needed to be fixed as we could not get it to stop dripping on our last night. I understand that many of the condos in the area are not updated, but little touches can go a long way in terms of ambiance — specifically, the towels and bedding were clearly old and worn. The bathroom amenities (bar soap, shampoo, conditioner) were off brand and tiny bottles that would not last more than one night — when we stayed 4 nights. Given the cost, I would expect more care and attention to detail. We did not enjoy spending more time than we had to at this place.

Tasha Fitts

Feb 07, 2025

Property management was responsive. Thank you for a wonderful few nights.

Cory Brown

Description

Step into your own little slice of paradise with the quaint Islander on the Beach unit #232 condo! Just seconds from the beach, this eastward facing oceanside studio enjoys breathtaking sunrises on the iconic Coconut Coast of the Garden Isle of Kauai. This unbeatable location is just 15 minutes from the Lihue airport, a 3-minute walk to the newly renovated Coconut Marketplace where guests can explore a variety of shops and restaurants, or a 5-minute drive to Old Kapaa Town where there is an even wider selection of island boutiques, restaurants, farmers markets and grocery stores. Settle into your relaxing Hawaiian getaway surrounded by unparalleled amenities and the spectacular tropical scenery.

This chic island-style studio room comes with a large California King bed, accompanied by a fold-out sleeper sofa that can accommodate 2 additional guests. The kitchenette has the capabilities for preparing light snacks, or heating up a meal in the attached microwave. A mini fridge and coffee maker is also available for your convenience, as well as a 2-person breakfast table for enjoying an early cup of coffee amid the tropical breeze. For additional cooking needs, the property’s complementary oceanside barbeques give the perfect chance to grill up some of your fresh island favorites. Take the opportunity to also enjoy a meal or an evening cocktail on the second story lanai and balcony overlooking the idyllic lapping waves of Kauai’s eastern shore. A flatscreen TV is mounted across from the bed for your enjoyment along with a split AC system for optimal temperature control. The ensuite bathroom boasts a shower/tub combo and a single vanity atop a polished marble counter.

As a guest of the Islander complex, you are entitled to enjoy the large swimming pool, hot tub spa and Tiki Bar. The Tiki bar serves a number of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages daily until 9:00 PM, with a happy hour spanning from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM when guests have the opportunity to sit back and enjoy a cocktail to the sounds of live Hawaiian music performed on Tuesdays and Saturdays. There is no washer and dryer on site, but a reliable laundromat is located just a short 5–7-minute drive away. The condo has complementary high-speed Wi-Fi (300 Mbps) and free local and mainland telephone calling capabilities.

Being in such a superb location on the island gives relatively easy access to many of the main attractions that make Kauai so famous. Within an hour’s drive, you can visit some of the most spectacular vistas in the entire state such as the world renowned Napali Coast in the west, the idyllic northern shoreline, or the stunning Waimea Canyon in the south. There is no shortage of exploration and adventure on the ancient and uniquely lush Garden Isle of Kauai, and with the Islander unit #232 as your home base, the possibilities for an unforgettable tropical vacation are truly endless.

Please note, this is a 2nd floor unit and that there are no elevators in the complex.

TA-185-643-6736-02
TMK 430020130077

Room

Beds

Bedroom 1

King (1)

Ocean View, Split A/C, Attached Bathroom

Bedroom 1 Attached Bath

full bathroom

Nearby Activities

Spa and wellness
Hiking
Shopping
Fishing
Horseback riding
Golfing
Watersports
Cycling
Scuba diving or Snorkeling
Museums
Tennis

Kitchen and Dining

Dining Area
Kitchen Basics
Refrigerator
Coffee Maker
Microwave
Dishes Utensils
BBQ
Ice Machine
Mini Fridge (Hotel Size)
Kitchenette

Amenities

Essentials
Shampoo
Telephone
Hair Dryer
Linens
Smartlock
Keypad
Wifi/Internet
Private Entrance

Cleanliness

24Hr Check-In
Self Check In / Check Out

Safety Features

First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Deadbolt Lock

Suitability

Children Welcome
Pets Not Allowed
Smoking Not Allowed
Air Conditioning
Long Term Stays Allowed
Bath Tub
Hot Water

Entertainment

Television
Laptop Friendly

Pool/Spa

Community Pool
Community Hot Tub

Internal Amenities

Beach Towels
Beach Chairs

Outdoor Amenities

Cooler - Ice Chest
Beach Umbrella
Lanai/Balcony

Themes

Romantic

Car

Car Recommended

Location/Property Types

Near Ocean
Beach Front
Beach View
Ocean Front
Ocean View
Walk to beach
Walk to Shops / Restaurants

Mar 05, 2023 Great location with a beautiful view. Our room was very clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The poolside bar made some of the best mai tai drinks around! Even though it didn't have an elevator, it won’t stop us from coming back again. George A

May 05, 2024 Easy check in. The view from the balcony was the best. Walking distance to various restaurants and market. Definitely a great relaxing place to enjoy the ocean. Rebecca Kerestes

May 03, 2024 A serene location for a much needed getaway. I highly recommend this apartment if you are looking for an affordable rental *right on the water!*. Just being able to sit on the lanai each morning and have breakfast was surreal (also the benefit of having the cover from the rain makes it really worth it!). As an added benefit of being so close to the water, the room’s wifi reaches out to the beach! The apartment itself was super clean, has ample cooking equipment for a short stay, and some nice beach gear like chairs and snorkel masks. The property manager was super responsive helpful and kind, responding to all my messages immediately and taking care of any problems I had. The bed was comfortable, and the room has a nice TV with Netflix. The resort itself is super nice, very well manicured gardens, with a well maintained pool, pool-bar, and hot-tub. Also being within walking distance to many shops was fantastic. I can’t wait to come back! Thomas Keller

May 03, 2024 Truly amazing ocean views. Steps away from the ocean. Right next to great shopping and restaurants. Centrally located in Kauai so activities on the south side are quite close and it isn't too long of a drive to north side activities. 100% would stay here again! Stephanie Alleman

Apr 22, 2024 The perfect location with ocean view, beautiful sunrises in the morning, and loved that it was walking distance to coconut marketplace. We didn't use the pool but enjoyed the tiki bar which was right next to the room once you go down the stairs. Would stay here again in the future! Hailey Stein

Mar 03, 2024 Nice little place right on the ocean. The beaches down below were nice to relax on with the provided chairs. Walkable to stores and restaurants. Quiet and just what we needed! Zoe Vitkus

Jan 26, 2024 As many have said, you really can't get better in terms of location in Kapaa. Especially because this is a corner unit, you get the window on the side as well. The ocean view is impeccable. The hosts from Gather were super helpful and kind. The unit was very clean, easy to access and the grounds are so beautiful, much nicer than surrounding properties. No real negatives but I will say while the unit is stocked with everything you'd need it is BASIC. Dishware, bedding, decor (no real decor), furnishings, all super basic. I just feel like it wouldn't take much at all to make this unit stellar with more care to these details but I guess they don't really need to bother since it has all the other positives. That all being said I would stay again but would sure love to decorate the place a bit! :-) Angie Farynnyk

Jan 19, 2024 We really enjoyed our stay! Great views, lovely grounds, and easy access to many needs. We will definitely consider this property for future visits. Mahalo. Shannon Brown

Nov 12, 2023 We loved the location! Amazing view and close to pool, tiki bar, restaurants, and marketplace. Kevin was very responsive and helpful as well :) Emily Moore

Nov 08, 2023 Location can not be beat. The complex is right across from the Coconut Marketplace and they have everything. The grounds were like a botanical garden and the unit itself is the best situated: right on the ocean and steps to the pool area. Room was clean and had everything I needed for an epic vacation. Host was responsive and quick to resolve the only issue I had (internet was out). Will absolutely be staying here again. Olivia Jacques

Oct 30, 2023 My wife and I absolutely love this location. We stayed at the same resort years before on our honeymoon and when I saw this unit was available, I jumped on it. Second floor balcony looks directly out to the ocean which makes for beautiful and easy to enjoy sunrises. I loved that I could keep the balcony door open and listen to the waves all night. The unit itself was nice and clean with everything you need! The bed was comfortable and the AC unit kept things nice and cool. It's walking distance from Coconut Marketplace, which has shops, restaurants and a convenience store. I love the location on the island because it's pretty equal distance to the north and south shores. Communication with the host was easy and they were very proactive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back! Steve Kennedy

Oct 12, 2023 Beautiful location! The view can't be beat! Proximity to the little market ended up being HUGE! Easy to restock the fridge and pick up extra shampoo, etc. It's a very short walk to some good restaurants and cool little shops. The pool is right next to the place. We felt this was a plus...especially with the pool bar being so close. The kitchenette was fine. You're not gonna cook anything, but the fridge was plenty big for drinks and leftovers. The microwave came in handy once or twice. Having the beach chairs and little cooler was really nice. We only used them once, but they served their purposes. The one ding I will give the place is that it's a little dated. It certainly didn't detract from the experience, but some minor upgrades would make the place feel a little more modern. Kevin (the property manager) was very responsive and nice. We left a few items in the drawers and he not only let us know promptly, but drove back in bad traffic to give us our stuff on short notice. Adam Cerniglia

Oct 04, 2023 This place was exactly as pictured! The ocean view was fantastic! It is in a great central location on the island. We enjoyed our stay-would highly recommend. Kelly Leach

Jun 01, 2024 great place! enjoy the location Gina Lawrence

Aug 22, 2024 Amazing stay. Great views and atmosphere from the balcony. Lots of walkable restaurants and shops in the area as well. Kevin was an amazing host. Samuel Miller

Aug 16, 2024 Pros: perfect location, view, swimmable beach in front of unit and down the path to the right, around the corner a great beach. Excellent rentals and activities in the marketplace as well as awesome food, snacks, coffee, farmers market- thurs. The pool is great, open 9am-10pm and the bar has really good drinks! Cuter than the photos. The unit has everything you need. Keurig coffee setup. AC, comfy bed, nice sized bathroom. The extra window in this unit is great. Beach chairs, cooler, umbrella were great. Cons: The beach chairs are old and snorkel masks both had issues. The blanket in the bed was a very old fleece blanket. The porch railing was covered in bird shit which I cleaned. The beach towels provided were so old and small, bring your own. The shower head is strong but old and dingy. For the money, it feels disappointing but for waterfront view and all, it’s probably on par. We had a fantastic time. The unit having some downsides did not detract from all of the positives. Kate O'Brien

Sep 25, 2024 This is all you need for a beautiful stay in Kauai! Love the location near the beach and markets and restaurants. Room is the perfect size for 2 people and nice to have a kitchenette and beach supplies. Hope to return one day! Melissa Lien

Sep 16, 2024 Great place to stay! Beautiful location. Rachel Edmiston

Oct 30, 2024 Perfect location and perfect size for my spouse and I. Missing some basic amenities but communication with the property mgr was efficient. Lindsey Brost

Aug 13, 2024 We had a fantastic time. The location is beautiful and convenient. I can’t wait to come back Douglas Dobyns

Jun 13, 2024 Great little slice of heaven. Centrally located. Comes with things you need like small fridge, beach chairs/umbrella, cooler, microwave. The lanai was heaven Lael Prince

Jun 10, 2024 The room was facing the beautiful ocean and right next to the pool and the tiki bar. But it wasn’t noisy at all. The property had lots of stores and places to eat. It was a mid-point to go to the north and the south of the island and was very convenient. The neighboring walkways were connected with other properties that I could do 5-mile walk every morning. We enjoyed the property because it was more laid back than other prominent resort places. The tiki bar’s daily happy hour (3-6pm) was very nice and fun too. Kay Galligan

Jun 01, 2024 great place! enjoy the location Gina Lawrence

May 29, 2024 Great location with ocean views and close to restaurants/shops. The only con is that the place needs an update. Veera Chinnam

May 12, 2024 Nice oceanfront unit and comfortable. Thao Duong

May 05, 2024 Easy check in. The view from the balcony was the best. Walking distance to various restaurants and market. Definitely a great relaxing place to enjoy the ocean. Rebecca Kerestes

Apr 16, 2024 We were in Kapaa for a wedding and it was recommended to stay in this area. The location and unobstructed ocean view was great, however we were unimpressed by the outdated and lack of cleanliness in the condo. There was obvious dust, dirt, and moisture build up around the inside of the condo. The bathroom sink faucet needed to be fixed as we could not get it to stop dripping on our last night. I understand that many of the condos in the area are not updated, but little touches can go a long way in terms of ambiance — specifically, the towels and bedding were clearly old and worn. The bathroom amenities (bar soap, shampoo, conditioner) were off brand and tiny bottles that would not last more than one night — when we stayed 4 nights. Given the cost, I would expect more care and attention to detail. We did not enjoy spending more time than we had to at this place. Tasha Fitts

Mar 09, 2024 The view from this place can't be beaten. Convenient property with a pool, hot tub and pool deck bar (with happy hour) right next to the room. Grocery store and several restaurants just a few minutes walk. The beach chairs and ice chest were great touches that got daily use. Caleb Newville

Mar 03, 2024 Nice little place right on the ocean. The beaches down below were nice to relax on with the provided chairs. Walkable to stores and restaurants. Quiet and just what we needed! Zoe Vitkus

Feb 28, 2024 The room was cute and comfortable with a great ocean view. The location of this property was exceptional and it has a very nice beach . Bonnie Nett

Feb 20, 2024 Room was located in the right place. We had an ocean view, could hear the waves all night, and the pool/jacuzzi was very close. Terry Yoder

Feb 08, 2024 Great location, beautiful views, accommodating host, overall a great location. Ryan McGuire

Dec 19, 2023 Conveniently located to many restaurants and shopping close by! Nice view and beautiful beach!!! Sheri Hopkins

Nov 12, 2023 We loved the location! Amazing view and close to pool, tiki bar, restaurants, and marketplace. Kevin was very responsive and helpful as well :) Emily Moore

Oct 04, 2023 This place was exactly as pictured! The ocean view was fantastic! It is in a great central location on the island. We enjoyed our stay-would highly recommend. Kelly Leach

Nov 09, 2024 Loved this place! Very comfortable space, easy check in & out, close to so many fun places and most of all, the view and sound of the water was magical! Would love to come back for a repeat! Shannon Holland

Nov 20, 2024 We had a great time!! The unit has a spectacular view of the ocean and pool area (as it's a corner room) and is within steps of the ocean and pool. It also has a live rooster alarm who crows at dawn making sure we see the sunrise (a must)!! He was late only one day (maybe his day off), but we won't hold that against the owner of the unit since another rooster took his place! :) The unit was very clean, and we had what we needed. Great location to explore the north and south sides of Kauai, close to restaurants, shopping, etc. The managing team was very responsive and we had no issues at all getting in. We started our stay with rain, but didn't mind since we had a great Mai Tai poolside until the rain ended. BTW, Mark (the bartender) makes amazing Mai Tai's - (only by Mark). That's a plus for the unit - since it's in a resort setting! Finally, very nice touch to have 2 beach chairs and an umbrella. Parking is free as well! We highly recommend this unit. Mahalo! Mario Keriakedes,

Nov 21, 2024 Brent Stockwell

Jan 20, 2025 The location and the view from the condo were fabulous. Linens were clean and the kitchen area was clean. However, the place was otherwise pretty grimy. The floor had not been cleaned and the bedside lamp was literally coated with dust. Some of the glasses needed washing prior to use. For a week's stay we were provided 4 coffee pods and two wafer thin bars of soap. A+ for location and surroundings, but for the amount paid for the condo the lack of cleanliness and some supplies was very disappointing. Cathleen Read

Jan 26, 2025 Great location Beautiful views. Hope to return. Bradley Schnack

Feb 07, 2025 Property management was responsive. Thank you for a wonderful few nights. Cory Brown

Feb 16, 2025 Lovely beach view and great pool. Communication with the host was excellent - Jenny Simpson