Frequently Asked Question for Bird of Paradise
Poipu Kauai vacation rental Home in Poipu Kai resort, Poipu Beach, Kauai,
Hawaii
1. Can we walk from Bird of
Paradise home to the beach?
2. Which level the bedrooms are?
3. Do
you have Air conditioning?
4. Does
your house have internet access?
5. Does
the Bird of Paradise home have any board games?
6. Is Bird of Paradise Poipu vacation rental home's lanai
on the second floor?
7. Are there grocery stores or restaurants close by?
8. What is the weather this time of year and on this part of the island will be like?
9. Does
the Bird of Paradise home have a safe?
10. Any kitchen supply's you recommend that we bring (coffee filters, sweet and low, etc)?
1. Can we walk from Bird of
Paradise home to the beach?
Yes, This home is close to the Poipu Beach Park (America's #1 best beach in 2001 and it is still the best beach on Kauai’s south shore). There are three excellent beaches nearby. You can walk through Poipu Kai greenbelt to The Brennecke beach and the turtle cove Then to Poipu Beach.
On the opposite way, you can walk from the house toward the east to Shipwreck beach and Poipu bay golf (PGA grand slam) and Hyatt Hotel.
Bird of Paradise home is equidistant from the
Poipu beach park and Shipwreck Beach ( in front of the
Hyatt hotel). The walk to each beach is a pleasant five
to ten minutes walk on the lush green belts of Poipu Kai
resort. Click here for the walking and driving directions to these beach, swimming pool/tennis from home
2. Which level the bedrooms are?
There are 4 bedrooms, two bedroom suites are on the second floor. The master suites, on in the main house (King) and the
detached bungalow suite (King) are on the second level. The other two bedrooms (Queen and two twin bedrooms)
are on the first floor. For more information
please check our Bird of Paradise home bedroom or Floor plan of
this vacation home
3. Do
you have Air conditioning?
Yes, we will have high quality split air conditioning/ dehumidifer in
every bedrooms; King master suite, Bungalow master suite, two other bedrooms, and the living area (including dinning and
kitchen area).
4. Does
your house have internet access?
This
Bird of Paradise home provides high speed wireless internet - of course with no extra charge. Just in
case, if somehow you could not get the signal or see a
weak signal (from our neighbor), please check the
wireless box which sits near the television in the
living room. There are written instructions on the box
to reset the modem and the router.
5. Does
the Bird of Paradise home have any board games (e.g.,scrabble,trivial pursuit, etc.) available for use?
We
have a few card games, DVDs, CDs and books for adult and child in the living
room. We apologize if some of the board game may not has a complete set (many small pieces get lost over time but we get a new set whenever we notice). Many guests also brought some games along with their trip and leave it for later guest. (We appreciate it very much).
6. Is Bird of Paradise Poipu vacation rental home's lanai
on the second floor?
Yes,
Wrap around lanai of our vacation rental home is on the second floor adding additional 1500 sq ft living space. The gas BBQ is also on the second floor lanai. Having breakfast on the lanai patio is a great
way to start your vacation day. Enjoy the view
and the company while having Hawaiian fruits or
coffee.
7.Are there grocery stores or restaurants close by?
We have a grocery at Poipu Shopping village (Whealer) where it is less than a mile from home. There are many groceries, restaurants and shops at Old Koloa town two miles from home. (I saw some people ride the bike to the store for their exercise :) Please visit our home location page for driving direction from our vacation rental home or the airport to these grocery stores (Walmart, Costco Wholesale, Koloa Town; Big Save and Sueoka', and Whealer store)
There are many restaurants close by Bird of Paradise home; Casa di Amici and Poipu Beach Broiler are in walking distance. Three restuarants at Hyatt (Dondero's, Grand Hyatt Kauai Luau, IIima Terrace) and Poipu bay golf are also within walking distance through the greenbelt of Poipu kai resort or just a minute drive. There are a few restaurants close by and most of them have kids menus.
1. Poka-dogs 808 635 6354 in Poipu shopping village (~1 mile from home). Just a different hot-dog that the children can try. However adults might like it since there are verity of hawaii favor (the cost of hot dogs is around $7 each). There are also many restaurants in this mall (a few are quite expensive eg. Roy's). The Poipu shopping village is on Poipu Rd. Turn left at the stop sign when you drive from Bird of Paradise home.
2. Poipu Beach Broiler 808 742-6433 is on the same way going to Poipu shopping village. It is also close by home and very close by the resort swimming pool/tennis. You have to turn at the Banyan tree a couple of hundred yards after you make your left turn at the stop sign.
3. Casa di Amici is close by home but more suitable for adults( on the way back from Brennecke's or the Babby beach, you will see its sign on your left).
4. I would like to recommend Sunny Brunch at Hyatt or Sheraton. Children can choose whatever they want. There are also many good restaurants in Hyatt (808 742 1234) We recommend Lu'aus at Hyatt whcih we think it is very good with the hula entertainment. The hula is free of charge in case you like to see the hula dance only.
5. Poipu Bay Golf also has a restaurant in the club. The restaurant has the best golf views and reasonable food at reasonable prices.
6. Koloa Fish market in Koloa town is the local restaurant that has Hawaii plate lunches, take out only. Our son is a very picky eater but he loves the Kalua pig there. Your children might like to try their plate lunches.
7. Taqueria Nortenos 742-7222 mexican food and very reasonable price.
8. Roy's Poipu Bar&Grill, a bit more expensive.
9. Also Koloa town has about four more restaurants ( somewhat cheaper than Hyatt and Poipu Mall restuarants).
10. If you go to Kalaheo ( on the way to Waimea Canyon) try Kalaheo steak house or the pies at Camp house grill ( a blue building on your right ) immediately after you pass the light at the top. We and many of the guests like their paradise pie ( actually all of the pies are excellent) for $13/whole pie.
11. Brick oven Pizza in Kalaheo is also good and cheaper than the tourist areas ( but still expensive compared to mainland Pizzas).
Here are two links information about grocery and restaurants.
8. What is the weather this time of year and on this part of the island will be like?
We provide a rough idea of the weather pattern at Poipu weather and Kauai statistic page.
9. Does the Bird of Paradise home have a safe?
We do not have the safe box in our home. Although, we belive our home is in a great location and very safe in Poipu Kai resort where there is 24 hour resort security, we still recommend you to keep your valuables with you (or bring as small amount of your valuable to the trip). We have owned the house for fifteen years and have not had any security related problems. Personally, we want to provide as many things as possible and have you relax while you are on vacation. We have been thinking about the safe, however, we want to make sure that we could offer a really really secure safe box system before we decide to have one.
10. Any kitchen supply's you recommend that we bring (coffee filters, sweet and low, etc)?
we provide beach towels, pepper and salt, paper coffee filters, normal sugar, plastic wrap, aluminium foil, plastic containers. We also have small "starter" supply of soaps/ lotion/ shampoo/ conditioner, laundry detergent and laundry softener, liquid dish soap and dishwasher detergents and hand soap. Some of these starter suppliers are provided as a courtesy and are not replenished but they are enough to last several days.
Also, you might want to pack your essentials: medicines, bathing suits, sunglass and (the lockbox code number) in your hand carry bag. If your baggage gets delayed, you can still get into our home and begin relaxing.
Just in case, the Bird of Paradise home address is 1522 Pe'e Road, Poipu Kai resort, Koloa, Kauai, HI 96756. The home phone is 808-212-9081. If something breaks or is something goes wrong, please call Evan Price (808) 346-1266. Here is the home location: driving direction from the airport to Bird of Paradise home
We are looking forward to have you at our home and hope you have a great vacation!
