Regency 524 Island Casual By Suite Paradise

Host was great. Property is dated.

The perfect destination for a family of 7. Walking distance to the best beaches where kids can body board.

This was such a great location- 10 minute walks to Poipu and Shipwreck beach meant we never had to fight for parking. The property is very comfortable and well-equipped for families too. We loved using the outdoor grills and the pool. Would definitely recommend as a home base to explore Kauai!

Pros: 1. checking process was great. The lady at reception was very nice and knowledgeable and welcoming. She allowed us to store food in the reception fridge/freezer until our room was ready. 2. The layout of the rental was fabulous. 3 bedrooms with large closets and bathrooms. My husband and I had a closet each and a master bath with 2 sinks. Our 2 girls shared the room with 2 twin bed and they had a bathroom across the hall. Our son took the loft with the half bath. The kitchen is also spacious as is the living room. There are 2 balconies which allows for a lot of light. 3. The kitchen is well stocked with all necessities of a rental. Also plenty of beach towels. 4. Shipwreck beach is a seven minute walk which was good for us because we like to walk. 5. We had to leave early as the Canadian government asked all travellers to return due to covid19 concerns. The property manager at first refused a refund but then provided one which was appreciated. Cons: 1. The place was dirty at check in. I reported it and they sent a cleaner but I decided to clean myself. The bedroom drawers had to be wiped down (they were very dirty), cupboard doors and drawer handles were dirty as wee light switches and door knobs. 2. The place is very very dated. It has a bit of a musty smell, rips in the curtains, a crack in the living room window, cupboard doors are loose or don’t close properly. Rip up the carpet, lay down hardwood, reface the cupboards, redo the countertops, and put a fresh coat of white paint (not peach) and the place could be great. The blender and iron are also very dated and not the most effective. 3. Location - it is a drive to everything except shipwreck beach. It is possible to walk to the health club (10 minutes) but the road is busy so I wouldn’t recommend it. However this was my first time in Hawaii and it seems that everything is spread out so driving is essential anyway. 4. If you have small kids this may be a great place. There were a lot of kids around and a couple of small pools to play in. We had teenagers so this wasn’t ideal for them.