Convenient Kauai Vacation Rental Travel Guide

 ARRIVAL

By now, you should have already received your arrival instructions.  If not please contact us immediately.  Please remember to bring it with you.  Your arrival instructions may include a lock box code, otherwise you will receive specific key pick up information.  It is recommended that you call us upon your arrival at Lihue Airport so that we can arrange a time to personally greet you at the home to answer any questions that you might have.  Please be sure to email your flight arrival and departure information if you have not already done so.

APPLIANCES/KITCHEN FURNISHINGS

Most rentals include a full kitchen.  The kitchen contains a standard stock of dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, and pans.  In addition, there are numerous small appliances such as:  toaster, blender, microwave, & coffee maker.  Condiments may be left by the previous tenants and available for your use.

BEACH EQUIPMENT

If available, please feel free to use them for your enjoyment.  This includes beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, etc.  Please be mindful and return them so that the next guests can enjoy them.

BBQ

Almost all home and condo rentals include a BBQ.  Please use them safely and enjoy!  Please clean the grill top after each use.  Some condo properties do not allow BBQ’s.

CHECKOUT

Check-out is 10 AM.  Late checkouts are not acceptable unless prearranged.   This allows our cleaners enough time to prepare the home for the next arrival. 

 CLOTHING SUGGESTIONSYou will not need ‘heavy clothing’.  Everything on Kauai is casual.  Don’t forget to bring walking shoes. Pack an old pair for hiking and a newer for walking.  Flip-flops or sandals are a must.  It is a good idea to pack a water-proof/windbreaker jacket and sweater.DISHWASHER

If applicable, carefully put soap in the proper dispenser.  The dishwasher will not operate appropriately if done incorrectly.

FOOD STORAGE

Keep all food and drinks in the refrigerator or very tightly wrapped and stored.  Bread shall also be stored in the refrigerator, as it will mold quickly if left out.  This will avoid the neighborhood cats and dogs – you will regret their intrusion.

 GROCERIES

We recommend that you do your grocery shopping in the major chains, as groceries in the smaller stores tend to be more expensive. If headed north, Safeway in Kapaa.  We also have Walmart, Kmart, and Costco in Lihue.  For natural/organic food stores please find Papayas in Kapaa and Hanalei.  Healthy Hut in Kilauea is located off of Lighthouse Rd. in the stone building.

HOUSEKEEPING

Daily maid service is not included.   It is available at an additional charge per hour.  Please contact your agent for more information. 

KEYS

It is advisable to lock all doors whenever you leave the premises.  Please be sure to have your key with you.  If there is a lockbox please be sure to leave a key there for unwanted lockouts and emergencies.

INTERNET SERVICE

Very few homes offer Internet capability. If your rental includes Internet, wireless connectivity is usually set up.  If not please refer the instructions within the home for more information.

Laundry

Washer & Dryers are available in all home rentals, unless otherwise noted.  Sometimes you will find complimentary soap. Please be sure to clean the lint filter after each use.

 LIGHTS

Please be resourceful with electricity.  Be sure to turn off all lights when leaving the home.

LINENS

A standard supply of bed & bath lines will be provided in the rental property.  Please use the beach towels for outside use and remember to return them.  Bath towels are to be used inside only.

MAIL

Please use general delivery PO Box Hanalei HI  96714.  We will accept individual mail only to PO Box 87 Hanalei HI  96714.  For all Fed Ex/UPS deliveries please send to Allure Kauai Attn: Talia Abubo 7297 Alealea Rd. Hanalei HI  96714.  Please address mail clearly.

 MAINTENANCE

Please report any maintenance issues immediately.  Sometimes maintenance needs to be scheduled while guests are in the house, sorry if this is an inconvenience but there’s no getting around it sometimes!

OUT DOOR SHOWER

If your rental includes this amenity please use it to rinse off after beach visits.  Keep SAND and DIRT outside the home.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Please keep all personal belongings on you at all times.  Do not leave them in your car.  Stash them in a safe place.   Please be cautious always.

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Baby equipment, rollaway beds, etc. call Ready Rentals at 800-599-8008.  They will deliver and pick-up.  For miscellaneous rentals please call (808) 826-4100 for more information.

SMOKING

Smoking is prohibited.  Additional cleaning charges apply if the rental property is used as an ashtray.  Please note how clean the beaches are on Kauai.  You’ve heard it before …’take only pictures, leave only footprints’. 

WINDOWS

Please close all windows when leaving.  Especially, those that are more exposed to the weather. 

TOILETRIES

A start-up supply of paper products will sometimes available. You will need to replenish once they are gone.

TELEPHONE

Local calls are FREE of charge (anywhere on Kauai).  Please use a phone card or credit card for all long distance phone calls.  Area code for Hawaii is (808).

TRANSPORTATION

Hired transportation can be very expensive.  There is a ‘Kauai Bus’ that operates everyday.  It is highly recommended that you rent a car at the airport.  This is by far the best way to experience the island.   Don’t wait to reserve your car rental.  Call us at (808) 826-4100 to reserve your car today at low prices.

TRASH

Trash is your responsibility.  Place all bagged trash in receptacles and take out to roadside on the night prior to pick-up day.  Refer to your arrival instructions for more information.

WATER SAFETY

For the safety of our guests we highly recommend that you educate yourself on Kauai Ocean Safety.

WEATHER

Weather conditions on Kauai are like anywhere else in the world, unpredictable.  Kauai weathers can be very consistent and somewhat similar to all of the Hawaiian Islands, with only minor changes in temperature throughout the year.  Though Winter can be surprisingly chilly, even for visitors.  Summer  (May-October) and Winter (November-April) are the 2 significant seasons.

 WET ANYTHING

Wet items should be left or stored outside.  Please do not sit on bedding or furniture with wetsuits and do not place towels on the furniture – they stain and cause mildew!