... re looking at renting a vacation home in ... ... or anywhere that's very heavily touristy. *We snorkle, but not surf. Also, if you have any recommendations for rental websites other than VRBO - please share those as well! Thanks in advance! I'm really looking forward to this trip! Best, Alana ... more

... the most are Garden Island Rentals and Kauai Vacation Rentals. Garden Island Rentals is mostly the south shore while the other one has properties in other locations also. Both have a good selection of homes and cottages and both are well-known and respected and have been around, with real ... more

... http://www.gillinbeachhouse.com/kauai-vacation-rental-accommodations-rates.html over your budget quite a bit. Otherwise poipu is fairly densely populated though I don't think I'd call it any more touristy than Princeville. Both have the look and feel of a suburban town. The rest of the ... more

... is rented out through a vacation rental agency so it should have reviews. I think this unit is for sale. I have said this before but make sure it is not close to foreclosure. I don't want to scare people, but there are soooo many places at complexes like ... more

... time going to the other side of the island, but adds 10 minutes going to Hanalei and beyond. If you like exploring secluded beaches Kilauea has some advantages, since there are several hidden nearby. I would personally just pick based on the quality of the rental vs your other options ... more

... year. There are lots of vacation rentals fronting Kekaha Beach as well as the wonderful Waimea Plantation Cottages as well. You are closeby Waimea Canyon - Koke'e Park and Polihale State Park as well. Every part of Kaua'i is representative of the island - each visitor has their "favorite" part ... more

... understand what Dudeman is saying because he inquired about a rental 4 miles past Hanalei. He wants to be "closer" to the main areas but likes the North Shore. Here are some ideas: http://www.summitpacificinc.com/plumeriamoon.html http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/hawaii/kauai/north#a3009 ... more

... 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