Disclosure:  We are the “Hollys”. We own the vacation rental, HollysKauaiCondo. Or, as we say, “the best condo in Kauai: HollysKauaiCondo”. So, you can imagine that we might be a smidgen biased, when we say the best condo in Kauai.  But let us share our thoughts (and those of guests) and let you make up your mind.

HollysKauaiCondo: History

A little history, first.   My initial visit to Hawaii was to celebrate a meaningful birthday.  Two nights in Oahu, followed by five nights in Kauai.  Oahu was nice but Kauai was the “Hawaii” I had imagined.  Luckily, the first two nights on Kauai were in the, historically famous, Coco Palms (think Elvis Presley in Blue Hawaii).  Then 3 nights at the Princeville Resort, in an Alii Kai condominium unit. Coincidentally, this unit was directly below what is now, HollysKauaiCondo. 

I absolutely fell in love with Kauai. The Northshore and the Princeville community are incredibly beautiful.  I returned the next year to buy a property, as a vacation rental (couldn’t have afforded it, otherwise).

Best Condo in Kauai: Location

“Best” is a subjective term. So as is always the case, “best” is in the eye of the beholder.  For us, “best” starts with the Island that best reflects Hawaii.  The Garden Isle of Kauai epitomizes our vision of Hawaii.  The Princeville Resort community is in the center of this lush paradise.  HollysKauaiCondo is in the middle of Princeville. It also looks due North.  This is important because it enjoys incredible sunrises and sunsets. This also makes the unit much more comfortable, than a unit with an East / West view.

Being from Arizona, the first goal was that the property had to have an ocean view. And being lazy, it had to have NO stairs. In addition, it had to be “private”. This was so I could lay in bed with the curtains open, to watch the sunrise and the stars at night.

Remarkably, HollysKauaiCondo has ground level entry (no stairs) AND upper-level privacy and views since it is built on sloping ground.

Best Condo in Kauai: Views

The amazing thing about HollysKauaiCondo is that every room has the same panoramic ocean view. So does the lanai.  Few Kauai homes can boast up close and personal ocean views from EVERY room.  So, so fortunate. Take a tour of the condo.

We wanted to see the ocean from the minute the sun rose, until it set.  In addition, to seeing the ocean, the sounds of the waves are a relaxing bonus.  Of course, it’s not just the ocean but the clouds, sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, and sea life (humpback whales, turtles, dolphins, sea birds, boats, etc.).

Wrap-Around Lanai

Hawaii is all about the outdoors. So, the wrap-around lanai has a bar height table and chairs for your outdoor experience. Revel in the views while sipping your favorite beverage or snacking on pupus. Or enjoy a meal. You’ll be hard pressed to find a more ocean intimate spot to enjoy a meal, a drink or a conversation.

As an end unit, it has enhanced views. Also, the privacy and the trade winds passing through the condo is superior to interior units.  With the property built parallel to the ocean, the sea breezes blow in one side and out the other.  Not only does this keep the home comfortable, but it also reminds you that you are in a tropical paradise.  The open windows make available the ever-present island sounds.

Best Condo in Kauai: Meets Your Needs

Guests have described HollysKauaiCondo as their “home away from home”.  The home includes two bedrooms, 2 baths, along with a full kitchen, dining area, living room and laundry facilities.  The furnishings are all with a nod to a Hawaiian experience.  This isn’t your mid-west or west coast home.  This is your Hawaiian oceanfront retreat. Therefore, it’s an all-round best condo in Kauai: HollysKauaiCondo.

HollysKauaiCondo has most of the amenities that you would want. Why? Because, when we visit, we want to pack light and, upon arrival, hit the ground running. There are beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, ice chests, snorkels, masks, fins, boogie boards, binoculars, games, puzzles, DVDs, etc. There are two HD TVs, with HD programming. You’ll also enjoy free wifi and an Alexa for music and information. In addition, there are an abundance of charging stations. The desk, vanity, and closet space will come in handy. The kitchen has about any appliance, cookware dish, or utensil you would want.

HollysKauaiCondo: Web Camera in Princeville

The condo offers one of the few northshore web cams. Secured to the lanai, the camera shows an 84-degree oceanfront view. Of course, visitors will have a majestic panoramic view from the lanai. So, check out the web cam’s view prior to and following your visit.

HollysKauaiCondo Reviews

We have been blessed with great guests. They love Kauai and return, when able. Returning guests represent about 40% of the annual visitors. These return guests vouch for the value and enjoyment experienced at HollysKauaiCondo. Please visit Vrbo’s online reviews.

Interestingly, we have also received world-wide recognition. As Lonely Planet says HollysKauaiCondo is, “Perched cliff side with nothing but water between you and Alaska”.

USA Today Travel Tips also mentioned the views, when recommending HollysKauaiCondo: “…sweeping ocean views from every room”.

So, HollysKauaiCondo is PERFECT, right?  Wrong, nothing is perfect.  It is always a work in progress. There is normal on-going maintenance and replacement. We also upgrade the condo in some significant way, annually.  We try to replace appliances, plumbing, light fixtures, etc., before their end of life.  Kauai is an Island with harsh elements of sun, rain, salt water and wind. There are few goods and services, on the Island.  We try to be pro-active in replacing items, before they break. 

HollysKauaiCondo has been a vacation rental for a long time.  We’ve learned a lot.  We’ve seen a lot.  We appreciate our guests. We do all possible to exceed their expectations.

Best Condo in Kauai: Sum of its Parts

HollysKauaiCondo is the sum of its parts:

1. Kauai is the most beautiful of the Hawaiian Islands. Princeville is on the lushest side of the Island.
2. Ground level entry though upper-level privacy and views.
3. A panoramic oceanfront view from every room.
4. An end unit enjoying views and sea breezes superior to an interior unit.
5. Full kitchen, as well as a full laundry.
6. Includes snorkel gear, boogie boards, umbrellas, etc.
7. A gas BBQ is steps away from the front door.
8. The pool is a minute away.
9. Well maintained and a clean home.
10. The lanai’s web cam for enjoying the view before and after a visit.
11. An owner and property manager available to help as needed.

So, for us and for so many of our guests the Best Condo in Kauai is HollysKauaiCondo.

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Why Install a Web Cam in Princeville Kauai?

For the Hollys, installing a web cam on the lanai of HollysKauaiCondo’s oceanfront vacation rental satisfied a lot of needs. First, the lanai’s web cam in Princeville Kauai allows the real time viewing of the ocean we love so much. Secondly, “a picture is worth 1,000 words”. Instead of just telling potential guests that there is an unobstructed, up close and personal ocean view, the web cam does the talking. Thirdly, it allows guests the opportunity to share the view with family and friends. They can even get in the picture and wave (albeit from a distance), if they’d like. And, finally, it’s fun for guests and the Hollys, to watch the web cam, in order to relive the glorious views of past visits.

Doesn’t the Web Cam Just Show the Same View?

Same view? Yes and no. The same angle (84 degrees vs in-person panoramic) and same Pacific Ocean. But, the sky, ocean, watercraft, birds, sea creatures, sun, clouds, etc. can and will change throughout the day. In winter, the ocean can be quite turbulent, while the summer water is quite calm, with multiple shades of blue. This web cam in Princeville will spur your imagination.

Throughout the day, intermittent rains may dance along the ocean’s surface. Occasionally, a glorious rainbow is captured. Of course, nowhere near as awe-inspiring as in-person.

Birds Circling and Soaring

Nenes (the Hawaiian geese), albatross and other fine feathered friends can be observed circling the coast and the lanai. There is a ritual of three nenes landing on the ground in front of the lanai about 10 am, Hawaii time. And there seems to be frequent visits by cardinals. One never knows what will be seen from the lanai’s oceanfront web cam.

When visiting HollysKauaiCondo, you’ll find yourself “visiting the point”, in front of the condo, in order to take pictures and to simply absorb the grandeur of the view.

When you can’t visit HollysKauaiCondo, visit the oceanfront web cam, relax and “all’s good”. See condo pictures at Photo Gallery. If a trip to Kauai is in your plans and the view of the ocean stimulates the desire to enjoy a kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) experience, contact Kayak Kauai.

As beautiful and mesmerizing as is the lanai’s web cam views, nothing matches the panoramic oceanfront in-person view from Holly’s Kauai Condo’s lanai or any of the condo’s rooms.

Visit Holly’s Kauai Condo for your Hawaiian vacation. This two (2) bedroom, two (2) bath condo has the same oceanfront view from every room. A fantastic Hawaiian experience awaits, at HollysKauaiCondo. We look forward to your visit. Reserve an incredible paradise vacation.

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Hawaii IS the Rainbow State. As the rainbow State, then Kauai must be the pot of gold! This is just another lazy summer morning at Hanalei Bay, Kauai. Forget all you thought you knew about rain. Hawaii’s temperature typically stays within a narrow comfortable range, no matter the time of year or day. Take an umbrella or wear a hat, if you must, but don’t let a little rain dampen your fun. Hanalei bay is reef protected. So, it is generally a very good place for any water sport. Or just lie or sit in the sand and soak in the incomparable beauty.

Rainbows Abound in The Rainbow State

You may not find a pot of gold, but you’ll strike it rich, if there is a rainy day, in Kauai. The Rainbow State has come by its name for good reason. So, why are Kauai’s rainbows so special? The air is clean, the ocean is warm, misting rains dance across the Island throughout the day, as the sun peeks out to display magnificent rainbows. Clearly, Kauai IS the pot of gold, under Hawaii’s rainbows!

Kauai Rainbows Double Your Pleasure and the Pot of Gold

Morning double rainbows as seen at Kauai’s Hanalei Valley lookout. The Hanalei River runs through the valley. The taro fields to the right produce poi, a Hawaiian favorite. Try poi at a Luau, such as Hanalei’s Tahiti Nui. You’ll love the town of Hanalei and Tahiti Nui but as for the poi, possibly not so much. Hanalei is the gateway to Hanalei Bay, with its pier and generous sandy beaches.

HollysKauaiCondo Beneath a Vibrant Rainbow

HollysKauaiCondo is not only in the cat bird’s seat for panoramic ocean views, but also rainbows. This second level condo has easy ground level entry, along with upper-level privacy and ocean views from every room! The better to see the pot of gold that is Kauai. Additionally, view one of the few Kauai Northshore web cameras perched on the lanai with a sweeping 84-degree oceanfront view.

Below is a double rainbow which was captured by HollysKauaiCondo’s lanai web cam.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to walk along Kauai’s Hanalei Bay and pick up a pot of gold, at the end of the rainbow!

Mahalo, Kauai, for being everything that I imagined Hawaii to be, including gorgeous rainbows!

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Above the sea or below, Kauai is a magical paradise teaming with beauty, almost beyond one’s imagination. Koloa Landing is a nondescript worn 8-foot-wide cement girded boat ramp. This ramp has been launching small watercraft, for decades. And, as it turns out, fantastic Scuba diving experiences.

If you think this picture suggests a poor dive location, you’d be wrong. Way wrong! Diving at Koloa Landing is nothing but world class.

Scuba Diving Preparation

While diving had been a big part of our lives, we hadn’t been on a dive for for some time. In preparation, we took a refresher course in a community pool in our desert home state of Arizona. Next, we needed a well-qualified and patient dive master. We wanted a comfortable, safe and quality location, because this felt like our maiden dive.

Makana O Kauai Scuba Adventures

A trusted Kauai local recommended Scott Bacon. Scott is a dive master and owner of Makana O Kauai Scuba Adventures. Recognizing that there is a three (3) hour time zone difference and even though Scott spends a good portion of his day under water, we still had outstanding communications. He understood our objective and, as a result, worked with us to secure a day that fit our plans. When it looked like the weather might change, he was quick to contact us. He re-arranged his schedule for our party (The weather did change, and we were grateful for the earlier dive).

An Amazing Scuba Dive

So, what made the dive so amazing? Let us count the ways:

• It began with a fantastic sunny Kauai morning
• While we arrived early, Scott beat us with good quality dive gear at the ready
• Following introductions & chit chat, a clear and comprehensive dive plan was presented.
• Once in the water, we grouped and made an unhurried descent of about 20 feet. We never went below 60 feet through-out the dive.

• The surface was calm but below, the sea was teaming with life. There were turtles too numerous to count.

• The Hawaiian convict tangs were so abundant that one couldn’t see through the school. There were yellow tangs, gorgeous Achilles tangs, a rare dragon eel, leaf fish, trumpet fish and more.

• But, what thrilled us were sighting three (3) octopuses! Incredible.

Scuba Diving Family

We’ve been diving for years. But this was our youngest daughter’s and her husband’s first dive, following their PADI certification. We can’t imagine a better experience, than this one!

Just imagine entering this magical underwater aquarium of adventure, then to emerge to a bright, sunny coconut tree green paradise. See more pictures of sea life at Under The Sea Images.

What an experience, with future dives to follow at: Scott Bacon, Makana O Kauai Scuba Adventures, 808-482-0683, www.kauaiscubaadventures.com & 5 Star TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Whether you Scuba, snorkel or sit in the sand and sip your favorite beverage, begin by reserving our 2 bedrooms, 2 bath Princeville Resort oceanfront condo.

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