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Tucked on the east side of the island in historic Kapaa town, Fern Grotto Inn offers authentic old-style plantation cottages with island-inspired furnishings and modern amenities.For easy island living, look no further than Fern Grotto Inn's vacation rentals on Kauai's Coconut Coast.
Tucked on the east side of the island in historic Kapaa town, Fern Grotto Inn offers authentic old-style plantation cottages with island-inspired furnishings and modern amenities.For easy island living, look no further than Fern Grotto Inn's vacation rentals on Kauai's Coconut Coast.
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Tabitha Ford
Jan 28, 2022
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This place is amazing. The amount of care they put into maintaining the property and ensuring the small details are perfect demonstrate their commitment to a phenomenal guest experience. The amenities offered including free rentals of beach equipment, paddle boards, kayaks, and the on-site washer/dryer make the stay very convenient. The local guidebooks in the rooms and the ability to pick your own fruit from the property help ensure you make the most of your vacation. This is not a property with a pool, room service, or beachfront ocean access. However, if you want to have privacy, easy river
Lia Sampson
Oct 03, 2021
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I had serious health concerns and this property would not refund anything even with 30 days notice, saying that they “wouldn’t be able to re book” with a months notice.
That is honestly just an a##hole move. You could try to see about rebooking and if not keep the charge given the extreme circumstances.
That is honestly just an a##hole move. You could try to see about rebooking and if not keep the charge given the extreme circumstances.
Dana Kettle
Aug 03, 2021
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Fabulous, charming and delightful home, incredible landscaped grounds with lots of hidden nooks to enjoy. They have provided gear for the river accessed from backyard, bikes, fully equipped kitchen and a/c!!(summer travel). Every amenity needed was provided with loving care plus welcomed with fresh flowers from gardens. Perfect location to visit the entire island from. Highly recommended for families and can see from visitor books that many guests return to this location in future years. We will be among them.
Emily F.
Jun 17, 2021
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This was the perfect stay for our honeymoon! Great location on Kauai for easy travel days to popular beaches and sites, plus Fern Grotto Inn has direct Wailua River access for kayaking to the "secret waterfall" hike. All beach gear (chairs, towels, coolers, boogie boards), paddle boards, kayaks, and bikes are included - you literally don't need to rent anything else to enjoy the island. We stayed in the Garden Cottage, which had an amazing view of the river and was so clean and comfortable. Paul and the staff are so helpful and friendly, they take extremely good care of this little
Mitchell Wichter
Dec 27, 2020
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Paul is a great host. The property is right in front of the River, not on the river but about 50ft away. You have direct access to a private canal from which you can launch kayaks, paddle boards or go for a swim. This is not a high end luxury property, got to Timbers or wherever else if you want that experience. This place is all about amenities, accessibility to the island, and a stay at a property with history. The cottages, we stayed in the River and Garden cottages, were GREAT. Just enough to make some Snacks and cook some simple meals. The thoughtfulness of Paul and his management of the property
Alexandra Tucker
Jan 31, 2020
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I enjoyed my stay at this relaxing, charming inn. The location is beautiful and convenient for all kinds of adventures and exploring, or going into Kapa'a town. I found the amenities in the room to be very thoughtful and useful and I loved the included watersports gear. This property is great for solos or couples, perhaps even a small family. The owner and staff pay great attention to detail and offer lots of helpful information.
Uyen N.
Oct 19, 2019
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We stayed in Ohana house. This is one of the best experience. The house has everything we need or will need: Kitchen very well equipped, more equipped than most average house (think coffee beans and coffee grinder, slow cooker, vitamix...) Lots of games and books. Lots of beach towels. I love little details like the cute folded hand towels with fresh flowers hidden in subtle places, the flashlight attached to the house key, the water bottles and local beers and chocolates in the fridge... We found everything we needed for an outing: kayaks, sup boards, coolers, water bottles, ice packs, umbrellas
Drew Hendrickson
Jul 01, 2019
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I would give more stars if I could. First off...wow. "3-star hotel" doesn't do the place justice. Paul was incredible from start to finish, he made sure my wife and I were set up for our honeymoon. The room was perfect, swan towels and rose petals on the floor greeted us on arrival. Our room also had a kitchen with a hotplate and everything else you need to cook up some local Hawaiian food. We made full use of the kayaks, water shoes, and snorkel gear. You are located right in the middle of the highway between the north coast and the south coast, so we were able to get wherever we needed in really
Morgan King
Feb 03, 2019
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My husband and I loved the Fern Grotto Inn! It exceeded our expectations by far with all of it's little details. Fresh flowers in our room, local beer & box of candy welcoming us in the refrigerator. Very very clean. Comfy bed. They've thought of everything we might have needed in the kitchen and around the Inn. They had a grill & gear that we could borrow for free. We borrowed boogie boards for the day (would have cost us $8/board at a local shop to rent) and they had cooler bags for us to take to the beach. They had kayaks to borrow. I love that they put so much effort into caring for their guests
Levi Hagert
Oct 27, 2018
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Better than home, away from home! Every detail was thought of at Fern Grotto Inn. Beautiful and convenient location on the Wailua river that's been centralized to all of our activities. We've found everything we needed during our stay here in our modern well equipped room Coco C. The owner Paul is very friendly, helpful and seems genuinely passionate about this property. If you want to be self sufficient while having the amenities of home and then some while on your Kauai vacation this is the place to stay.
Alan Hartley
Jul 16, 2017
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Wonderfully charming resort tucked into a small but appropriately sized property with canal access to the river. All sorts of accessories to use while here including coolers, boogie boards and all sorts of beach stuff! We had a beautiful room with a full kitchen and coffee maker. Due to the plans we made we were out and about all day exploring Kauai and coming home exhausted. The roosters are all you need for an alarm clock as everywhere on the island we saw them, even mountain tops! Note the cash/check discount when booking.
Sugar S.
Jun 30, 2017
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Hello, I am compelled to write this review based on my bad experience staying at Fern Grotto Inn in Kauai.
When I stayed at Fern Grotto Inn in May this year, I started getting skin rash sleeping in their bed. I stayed in Canal A cottage. I became very itchy with red rash. Within few days after we came back from the trip, I went to see my dermatologist. She diagnosed me that I got bed bugs (mites) at Fern Grotto Inn. I was treated with anti-parasite oral medication as well as medication to use on my skin. I have been in Kauai about 10 times over the last 10 years and this is the first time
When I stayed at Fern Grotto Inn in May this year, I started getting skin rash sleeping in their bed. I stayed in Canal A cottage. I became very itchy with red rash. Within few days after we came back from the trip, I went to see my dermatologist. She diagnosed me that I got bed bugs (mites) at Fern Grotto Inn. I was treated with anti-parasite oral medication as well as medication to use on my skin. I have been in Kauai about 10 times over the last 10 years and this is the first time
Julie Griffin
Nov 02, 2016
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My husband and I stayed in the Garden Cottage at Fern Grotto for 5 nights and loved it! We stayed in a resort for the first half of our trip and wanted to cook and stay in a more homey place for the second half. Fern Grotto's lovely garden setting was perfect for us. We were able to cook on the outdoor grill, sip coffee in the garden, and enjoy views of the Wailau river. We were just steps from the beach and beautiful mountain views. The hosts truly have thought of everything - from basic kitchen items to free kyak rentals as well as snorkel and other beach gear. A wonderful home away from home
Matt C.
Mar 30, 2016
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Most enjoyable stay. We've been to Hawaii 8 times 5 times on Kauai. Always stayed at a fancy resorts. By far this has been our best relaxing time. Felt like coming home after every fun excursion we had. View from the garden cottage was soo very cool. Stars were bright at night very quite owners thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. The little things were nice. Enjoyed the flowers, geckos and plant life all about. We had a flash flood which made it a little adventurous. Paul came around made sure everyone was OK. And got a clean up crew right away. Never missed a beat. Can&apos
Fred L.
Aug 09, 2015
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Awesome experience. great location, great service and hospitality. Just got back from spending a week with my wife and three children in the Ohana house. They all thanked us for choosing this place over a traditional hotel or resort. It very quickly felt like our home away from home. This beautiful old plantation house is very well kept and is equipped with everything you need and more. The property has several very cool native species of geckos, frogs , chickens, as well as fruit trees. It's direct access to the Wailua river and complimentary kayaks, makes exploring the beautiful Wailua
Beth K.
Feb 20, 2015
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I kept telling my husband I wasn't leaving, and he drove me to the airport anyway :(
The Fern Grotto Inn is absolutely lovely--a collection of older cabins/cottages/bungalows, sited on the Wailua River. A gorgeous beach is a short walk away. We spent five nights in the "Garden Cottage", and loved every second of it. Each bungalow is beautifully decorated with classy hawaiian touches and art, and has been spotlessly cleaned and maintained. I would challenge you to find a more comfortable bed on the entire island--it was heavenly (really nice sheets, too)! The Garden Cottage is small
The Fern Grotto Inn is absolutely lovely--a collection of older cabins/cottages/bungalows, sited on the Wailua River. A gorgeous beach is a short walk away. We spent five nights in the "Garden Cottage", and loved every second of it. Each bungalow is beautifully decorated with classy hawaiian touches and art, and has been spotlessly cleaned and maintained. I would challenge you to find a more comfortable bed on the entire island--it was heavenly (really nice sheets, too)! The Garden Cottage is small
Sofia M.
Aug 04, 2014
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I can't say enough good things about the owner, and the inn - what a gem! The rooms are all as clean and well-decorated as the photos show, and the grounds are beautiful. It is so well located, just a short walk to the beach or the boat launch for kayaking down the river. The owner was a complete sweetheart. I would return in a heartbeat.
Nathan Z.
Feb 09, 2014
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Rick F.
Oct 21, 2013
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This place is great - we stayed here two nights "last minute" and it is the kind of place that I want to go back and plan to stay at least a week to explore Kauai. It is quiet and private, yet centrally located. I am so happy that we found it and it really set the tone for a great first visit to this island.
Barry K.
Jun 24, 2013
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The Fern Grotto was the perfect place to stay for our trip! If you like having all the accouterments of home - then this is the place! We rented a small studio cottage - complete with kitchenette, full bath, TV, wardrobe, couch/living area, and front porch. They have a washer and dryer for community use as well as a landline (cell reception was a bit spotty here). Free Wi-Fi, community coolers, beach chairs, boogie boards, snorkeling gear, kayaks, surfboards - all free for community use. It sure beats paying the rental prices for some of these things. Plus the unit comes complete with beach towels
