I recently spent some time on Kauai and stayed in the resort area of Princeville. The North side of Kauai has excellent golf, shopping and lots of sightseeing and activities, but most importantly - there are a lot of vacation rentals in the area.
Although there are almost 2 dozen condo complexes in, and around Princeville, I had the pleasure of staying at the Nihilani at Princeville. The unit was a two story condo with a living room, bedroom and bathroom on each floor. This makes for a great rental when staying with a second couple, or a family, as you get your own space and time away, even when you’re back from a day’s adventure.
The complex is very well maintained, lots of nice hedges, plants and palms. The community pool area is secure so that outsiders can not get in and while I stayed there, it was barely used and I quite enjoyed having the whole pool to myself! Even on days when other guests or residents were in the pool, it was still a pleasant time as everyone was respectful of each other.
If you plan to stay in this complex, find an inside unit (one not facing the road) as there is traffic and this could be a negative for some people. Nihilani has both permanent residents and traveler staying in the complex. Each building has 3 units and it was very, very quiet. This complex is not oceanfront, but it is within a five minute walk of the Princeville cliffs and shoreline. There are lots of good walking paths, especially around the golf courses. Runners, joggers and walkers will enjoy this area.
Other vacation rental complexes to consider in the Princeville area are:
Alii Kai
Hanalei Bay Villas
Pali Ke Kua
Plantation at Princeville
Sandpiper Village 1
The Cliffs
Villas on the Prince
As with any vacation rental - check the pictures and feedback of the unit as each one is unique!
Finally, I would recommend Nihilani to anyone. It was a good place to stay and had easy access to everything.
Enjoy your next stay in Kauai!
–
Michael
