Review: Frommer's Hawaii & Frommer's Kauai
FINDS: Kauai Country Inn. Book this place! It's hard to believe that nestled in the rolling hills behind Kapaa, this old-fashioned country inn exists. Hosts Mike and Martina Hough, refugees from life in the fast lane (they used to run an international advertising agency in Los Angeles), have taken their considerable creative talents and produced a slice of paradise on two acres. Each of the four suites is uniquely decorated in Hawaiian Art Deco with a touch of humor, complete with hardwood floors, a kitchen or kitchenette, your own computer with high speed Internet connection, and lots of little amenities. Everything is top-drawer, from the furniture to the sub-zero refrigerator. The grounds are immaculate, and you can pick as much organic fruit as you want from the abundance of mango, guava, likely, starfruit, oranges and lemons.
Beatles fans take note: Mike has been collecting memorabilia for decades and has the only private Beatles Museum in the state (including a Mini Cooper S car owned by Beatles manager Brian Epstein, original paintings by John Lennon, and a host of books, records, movies, tapes, T-shirts, and other interesting and unusual rare items. Annie, the house golden retriever, personally greets each guest like her long-lost friend.
Review: Lonely Planet Kauai Guide
THE AUTHOR'S CHOICE: Kauai Country Inn. Pastoral setting. Spacious suites. Convenient kitchenettes. Private Beatles Museum. Huh? No joke! This classy inn can't be beat in aesthetics, amenities or mod eccentricity. The four suites all have either kitchen or kitchenette, TV/DVD, in-suite Macintosh computers with high-speed internet access and w-fi throughout the property. The palatial 1200 sq. ft. Green Rose Suite is spectacular with an open bean vaulted 18 ft. ceiling, knotty pine walls, full modern kitchen, funky genuine jukebox stools and expansive 300 sq. ft. deck. Guests are invited to view an astounding array of Beatles memorabilia including a 1967 Mini Copper S car owned by Beatles manager Brian Epstein. The British & German hosts are friendly, articulate, and technologically savvy. No children under 12 in the suites."
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 Review: Mick2222, Nashville, TN My wife and I stayed at Kauai Country Inn on our first visit to Kauai. We had come accross the Inn through a recommendation in Frommer's. We were pleasantly surprised how nice our stay was. We rented the Plumeria Suite, which we and the staff consider the best suite. It is spacious, beautifully decorated, has a jacuzzi bath tub and balcony, and includes lots of "toys" for the guests including an Apple computer to use with free internet and a special digital photo device, multiple movies and books to watch and read, and games to play such as chess, checkers, monopoly and on and on it goes. The staff is so nice and efficient and helpful. The simple continental breakfast of pastries, oatmeal and coffee is just right for the perfect home setting of the Kauai Country Inn. And what a Beatles "museum" they have to walk down memory lane, as Mike gives you a tour of a lifetime and tells you facts of the Beatles many never knew. Best of all, the price of the stay is outstanding considering all you get and free parking and free fruit to pick from the grounds. The location is a quiet country setting perfect to hear the sounds of mutliple birds, that is centrally located for easy access to each end of Kauai. As we moved to another island and are now staying in a high end resort, we miss our accommodations we had at Kauai Country Inn.
Review: Whitebea, Red Deer Martina and Mike are such gracious hosts. This was our second time we have stayed in the Plumeria Suite and absolutely loved it. Waking up to the song birds is the most awesome experience that we look forward to. We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast in the morning and loved chatting with Jeff. He was kind enough to show us the Green Rose Suite and we are seriously considering booking it for next year. Staying at the Kauai Country Inn is the perfect way to start our vacation. From the minute we arrive, it feels like home. If you are looking for a place where you can unwind, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature and enjoy the utmost of comfort in accommodations, this place is perfect.
Review: Suzanne Guarino, Memphis, TN If you are looking for a perfect place to stay on this island paradise, the Kauai Country Inn is for you. The suites are spacious, clean, and very comfortable. We were in the Green Rose Suite for a week and couldn't have been happier. While the inn is not on the beach, it's a short drive to beautiful Lydgate beach. The prices are incredibly reasonable ... and the pictures on their website show the property very well. Don't miss the Beatles Museum at the inn, and be sure to get to know Martina and Mike. They are an awesome couple who will insure that your stay is perfect. They have GREAT restaurant recommendations, and know the island very well. I don't know when we will return to Kauai, but we will definitely stay at the Kauai Country Inn again. Our thanks to Martina and Mike for making our vacation even better than we thought it could be.
Review: Joanna Schifferle, Stowe, VT My husband and I spent 5 nights at The Kauai Country Inn as part of our honeymoon. We came from The Four Season's on Lanai where we were greatly pampered, so we were expecting to feel a bit of a let down at the Inn. That was not the case at all! It's true that the Kauai Country Inn is not a Four Season's resort, but rather than feeling like we were on a luxery vacation, we felt like we were at home. It was nice to stop shelling out $60 for breakfast and instead wake up to a huge bowl of cereal, some fresh pineapple and a freshly brewed cup of coffee (all prepared by us). And there's nothing like grilling up a good burger at the end of a long day spent hiking. We stayed in the Green Rose Suite, which is 1,200 sq ft. The suite was very clean and had an excellent kitchen. Mike and Martina (the Inn's owners) are inredibly gracious hosts that will bend over backwards to be sure you have everything you need. They told us all about the best spots to go on the island that aren't very touristy. If you want to get an insiders connection to the island, you don't mind cooking or staying a bit of a drive away from the beach, you can't find a better place to stay then the Kauai Country Inn. The value is truly outstanding.
Review: Stacy & Scott Dennis, NC We just returned from our honeymoon on Kauai where we stayed at the Kauai Country Inn. The island is very lovely and we enjoyed the slower pace of things as compared with Oahu, where we stay in Waikiki. We will definitely try to make it back to this island in the future and will be staying at Kauai Country Inn. First of all, Mike and Martina, are the nicest people you will ever meet. We are from North Carolina, so that is saying alot, considering the amiable disposition of our neighbors. I have never been treated so kindly except by family, and that's what Mike and Martina made us feel like. They saw to our every need, were quick to give much needed advice about the island and dinning, and even opened their own house up to us when we unexpectedly and repeatedly dropped by with questions. Second, the inn is quaint and laid back. It was decorated and furnished with a very stylish and easy going feel. Every room comes with a computer and free internet. This is great if you have a digital camera and you need to burn pictures to a disc. We used snorkeling gear, also furnished by the inn, to go snorkelling at Tunnels Beach. Wow, what a great place. The grounds are covered with fresh fruit growing from the trees. My wife used the fruit when making breakfast and we also packed some for a snack while hiking up Sleeping Giant, which is located 5 minutes from the inn. In short, this place is a paradise and Mike and Martina are the type of hosts that you want to keep in touch with. We are busy saving our money so that we can go back again.
Review: Chicago, IL We stayed in the Green Rose Suite from April 18 - 22 and had a fantastic time. The suite is gigantic and very well decorated...tons of personal touches everywhere. We loved falling asleep in total quiet and being woken up early by the roosters. We found the location of the inn to be perfect - about halfway between the north and south coasts, and the east coast was a quick 10 minute drive away. In addition to vacation, we came to Kauai and the Kauai Country Inn to get married. Mike and Martina also run Kauai Island Weddings. We were married on Lydgate Beach on April 21, with Mike officiating, and Martina and Johannes (their son), doing the photography. We were so unbelievably thrilled with how Mike, Martina, and Johannes conducted our wedding. The ceremony was beautiful and personal, and the photos were absolutely stunning (and given to us on DVD by the next morning!). Would could not have been happier with Kauai Country Inn and Kauai Island Weddings.
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