Tropical Oceanfront Retreat

We stayed at multiple VRBO's this trip but this was our favorite!

Very nice property.... clean with everything you need. Centrally located to explore north and south shore. Second time staying here and wonderful both times. Restaurants within walking distance. Plus a wonderful bakery with amazing malasadas. Can walk to coconut market place and get some shaved ice.

This is our 3rd time staying at Wialua Bay View and we love it there. Great access to different parts of the island, grocery and other shopping, and wonderful surf views and sounds! Being on the 3rd floor meant quiet neighbors but be prepared for a non-stop wave soundscape! The apartment met all of our needs and was nicely appointed with kitchen necessities and beach basics. It’s also convenient to have the outdoor grill option for home-prepared meals. The pool is warm and provided a nice relaxing break in the evening.Passion Cafe across the street has delicious breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Napali Brewery was also a nice walkable dinner and drink option with good live music.

I am so conflicted about writing this review because I think the hosts are doing their best, but this area is only about a mile from a sewage treatment site and when that stench hits, it is brutal. This makes me feel bad for the property owners because this isn’t their fault, but I think if you’re going to book this unit expecting an experience based on the overall 9.8 score of reviews, you will be disappointed. This is a good place to explore the island, but not a great place to spend time in the unit. It is certainly affordable and I think a good value for Kauai; which is a small and expensive island. The hosts were responsive and the unit is clean, however, it is very very outdated and very hot and uncomfortable with some broken things such as the shower door with a dangerous sharp broken metal piece you have to be careful not to get cut on. The unit and the outdoor lanai are pretty dark and dreary at night. I felt like I got the steal of a lifetime when we arrived in the afternoon to the beautiful view, but as soon as the sun is down that view of the ocean becomes a view of freeway and aside from hearing the tide, it felt like I was in any random town, not a tropical island. The condo is located on a very busy street across from a gas station. Overall, this place is centrally located and affordable and great so long as your expectations are tempered, but I definitely was a bit disappointed in the location and condition of the unit.