Two families with toddlers/ suggestions please

We - 4 adults and 2 toddlers (2 and 3 years old) are planning to visit Kauai for the first time at the end of September, beginning of October.

Since we are planning to stay in one 2 bdr apartment we need some help to choose the right location.

Even we are renting a car, we are not planning to drive to different beaches every day and since our families have very different schedules, we need to find a hotel/condo that is within a short walking distance to a nice, swimable, toddler%26#39;s suitable beach.

I have read that majority of condos are in a distance from the beach and a trail to the beach is somewhat a challenge.

What beaches other than Poipu, Anini and Lydgate are good for young kids?

Is this really true that AC is not that necessary.

… Another thought, may be with toddlers we should consider Maui instead of Kauai?

Thank you in advance for all your comments.

Two families with toddlers/ suggestions please

You can find condos on or very near the beach. I daresay all of the toddler-friendly beaches are no challenge to get to. You%26#39;ve noted some; there%26#39;s also Baby Beach in Po`ipu and Ke`e Beach all the way at the ';north'; end of the road. In Sept/Oct you could get away with staying either east, north or south for decent weather and low surf conditions. I don%26#39;t know of any condos on/near Anini, though. There are condos within walking distance to Lydgate (east), Po`ipu Beach Park (south) and a few houses on/near Baby Beach in Po`ipu.

A/C is mostly not necessary here, as the trades tend to blow fairly constantly. If you%26#39;re one of those who lives in low-temp a/c constantly you may miss it. Most places have ceiling fans, which we%26#39;ve always found more than adequate. Electricity is horrendously expensive here, which is why more owners haven%26#39;t installed a/c.

No need for Maui; Kaua`i will be perfect for you.

Two families with toddlers/ suggestions please

It can get warm the end of September but most likely a/c shouldn%26#39;t be a deal breaker.

I know you are looking for good kid friendly beaches and Hanalei Bay would still be good that time of year. Hanalei Bay Resort has a small beach at the bottom of the resort and it is a short drive to Hanalei Town. It also has a great pool with a kid%26#39;s sandy beach area. You might also consider The Westin in Princeville. It also has a wonderful kid friendly pool, but the beach is quite a walk.

Other suggested places are Wapouli Beach Resort (close to Lydgate) and renting a house in Poipu.

Have a look at Kaha Lani. Short stroll to Lydgate%26#39;s baby pool and the kids play area. Aloha Resort is even closer but very iffy on quality.

Also look at Marriot Waiohai. Very close to Brenneckes which has a shallow, safer area.

AC -- that%26#39;s a very individual consideration. It can be hot and muggy in Sept. You could also have the trades howling and no need. Now that I%26#39;m used to warm/moist, it%26#39;s much harder to evaluate that for someone else. When we%26#39;d visit from CA or Europe, I was always feeling damp. Now I%26#39;m just used to 3 showers/day.

Aloha from Kaua%26#39;i!

Do you need to stay at a condo? The reason I ask is that there are quite a few vacation rentals on Ho%26#39;one Road here in the Po%26#39;ipu Beach area - just a few steps from ';Baby Beach'; -- this one for instance is directly across the narrow street from Baby Beach - literally like 6 steps away:

kauaidiscovery.com/accommodations/…

This is a small, quiet, narrow residential street that runs along the ocean - ';Baby Beach'; here is very popular for young keiki - it isn%26#39;t very large, but is very quiet and protected. It is also a very quick drive to the keiki pool area at Po%26#39;ipu Beach Park.

One of our members here, ';Martik'; has rented on Ho%26#39;one Road for several years with her small keiki - hopefully she%26#39;ll chime in with more places to recommend there.

We have more than one ';Baby Beach'; here, but this is one here on the South Shore - we also have specific

keiki-friendly areas at Po%26#39;ipu Beach Park, Lydgate Park and Salt Pond Park. Each of these parks has a lifeguard, showers, bathrooms, etc.

As for the a/c question - you will find that it isn%26#39;t the norm here (other than hotels) - it is simply too expensive and usually not needed - IMO it very much depends on how much you rely on it on the mainland as to whether you%26#39;ll need it here.

Good luck!

Malama Pono,

Janet

I would mentin the Marriott Waiohai Resort, which is right on Poipu Beach and the keiki pool there, but it is difficult to get one of the units that are not timeshare. Most of it is. But you should try.

Other than that, your best bet, IMO, for a condo close walking distance to the keiki pool at Poipu Beach County Park, is POIPU KAI RESORT. I say this with the caveat that you ask for and are willing to pay for a condo unit in the sections called Manualoha or Kahala and request a unit closest to the waterfront that you can get.

I say this because Poipu Kai is absolutely huge and you could end up in a location that requires driving to the beach. You will pay a small surcharge usually for a specific request but it%26#39;s worth it, when dealing with little ones.

Call or go online to Suite Paradise. They have most of the rentals and the better selection.

And I should mention......KIAHUNA PLANTATION.

Kiahuna is absolutely stunning and sitting right on the ';Kiahuna Beach'; section of Poipu Beach. I would still recommend it for toddlers because at the very far east end of the beach is a calm area. I see MANY families with small children sitting there. It is somewhat protected by a natural jetty and lava rock %26#39;reef%26#39; a bit further out. It%26#39;s a small bay of sorts.

Click on this link. Click on Kiahuna Plantation. You can just barely see part of the small bay I%26#39;m referring to , right in front of bldg. 1.

http://www.wizardpub.com/kauai/krkiahuna.html

Sorry to steal this thread:

Any advice on www.pbvacationrentals.com/turtlesnest.html?

How close to Baby beach is it? Its description says ';around the corner';. Also any ideas on whether this is in any part near where construction is going on?

I have a 4 year old, and a 20 month old and was keen to be near a beach where they can play easily...and Baby beach in poipu seems popular.

I am not planning to rent a car and such.

Thanks

Private message Martik. She knows all the good houses in this area. Also look at Parrish rental agency.

This house says it is over a mile to Poipu Beach and it looks like it has a river running next to it. Not sure I would want a 20 month old that close to the water.

Forgot to add.... Not renting a car? You%26#39;ve got to be kidding? You absolutely need a car especially with kids. I just can%26#39;t imagine coming to Kauai and not having a car. Stores are not centrally located unless you stay at Waipouli Beach Resort and don%26#39;t want to see any other area of the island. Taxis are not convenient and they are expensive.

Please re think that one!

%26gt;Not renting a car? You%26#39;ve got to be kidding? You absolutely need a car especially with kids

I was looking for a place with a full kitchen so we could cook mostly at home..and hopefully have to get things mostly once. We are planning to be there 6 days...and mainly don%26#39;t plan to roam around at all.

Does that change your recommendation at all?

Thanks

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