... I'd look into renting a house right on the beach in Hanalei. http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/hawaii/kauai/north/hanalei The whole entire island is fun so where ever you end up, you'll be greeted with fun! But NS is the most beautiful and magical ... more

... more of a condo or rental house person while on Kauai. We will occasionally spend a night or two at the Hyatt or Princeville, depending on our plans. But I like to come to Kauai for more than 2 weeks and just veg. The hotels are just too explensive after ... more

... can walk to from most rental homes . If I were going to stay in Hanalei I would want to be right close to the beach. Look for rentals on Weke ... ... have many more options for rentals in Princeville at good prices, but if you want a house right on the ... more

... homes available in Poipu that you might want to consider as well. Here are a couple of websites to check out. http://www.kauairentals.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/menu.html?BDR=4 http://www.parrishkauai.com/kauai-homes/4-bedroom.html http://www.summitpacificinc.com/kauai-rental-homes.html ... more

Sally, Try Kauai Rentals. They have a lot of the oceanfront homes in Poipu. There are several on Baby's Beach and many along Lawai Road. www.kauairentals.com I also love this house even though it's not oceanfront. It's only 3 bedrooms, though. http://www.vrbo.com ... more

... resort area - many, many condos, vacation rentals, hotels, etc. along with shopping and restaurants. Great beaches for swimming also. Very much a resort community. The West Side is completely different - much more of a residential community still - altho' there are lots of vacation rentals that front the incredibly beautiful (but ... more

... staying in Hanalei. Any thoughts about staying on the west shore, or splitting time between west and north? I'm a hiker and pretty intrepid, but not so crazy about hours back and forth on the same roads during a vacation. All counsel will be much appreciated. Thanks so much ... more

Earlier this year I spent a few nights in a cottage in Kekaha. I loved it, and hope to return for a longer stay. Here's a website with several rentals in the area: www.kekahaoceansidekauai.com. The one I rented was called Hale Alaula. ... more

... com/ If you want a vacation rental, virtually all the homes along the ocean by Kekaha Beach have been sold and turned into vacation rentals - this is a beautiful beach - not swimmable, but popular for shore fishing and camping by local families on the weekends - long, long stretches of pretty ... more