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Waimea Plantation
3 reviews for Waimea Plantation
If you want to see a black sand beach in Hawaii, this is a place to go. Years ago, we went here and we enjoyed our visit so much that I never forgot this special spot.
Yesterday, we stopped here on our way to Polihale to enjoy a walk on this beautiful property and to rock in the rocking chairs on the big porch.
They have cottages from 1 to 5 bedrooms located on a 27-acre coconut grove. The lawn is expansive and manicured and worthy of a slow stroll to take in its splendor. The cottages, originally built in the early 1900s, have been updated and come equipped with a kitchen.
They are a bit expensive (a 1BR oceanfront is $360 a night) and when you are there you are pretty far from everything except the Waimea Canyon which is about 12 miles away.
A serious drawback is that you cannot swim in the ocean here ... and when in Hawaii, that is part of the fun.
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For our honeymoon in Kaua'i, we stayed at the lovely Waimea Plantation Cottages. It was a real treat to get there and find that we had an oceanfront cottage, because when I booked the trip through http://ultimatehoneymo..., I was told the plantation was a little bit inland. What a pleasant surprise to end up in a perfect little one bedroom cottage with a dining room that looked out onto the beautiful Pacific.
But, don't get too excited about the water - you can't go in it. Apparently, it's a "strolling beach" which was a new phenomenon for us. It does make for lovely strolls, but when I read in the guest book to take the warnings seriously, I did - no going in that water for us. There are plenty of great swimming beaches nearby, tho. You definitely want to rent the Mustang convertible and check some out! Waimea is a great jumping off point for going to the canyon, checking our the Menehune ditch made by little people in the 1300s, and don't forget to take a helicopter tour!
The cottage was such an amazing refuge to come back to every night after touristing. A full kitchen, *huge* bathtub, and comfy bed were all greatly appreciated. We even took advantage of the cable TV and comfy couch to just hang out and relax some. That was the best. The place has a real homey feel because it was actual homes for plantation workers originally. The charm of the cottages really won us over from the start.
We spent an afternoon napping in the hammock in the grass that was between us and the water. It was perfect, with just enough shade to keep us from baking in the sun!
And, there is plenty of sun in Waimea! It's on the western, drier side of Kaua'i, which means you can get lots of beach time without the rain you'll encounter in the north and east. I do recommend that you get up nice and early one morning and take the drive counterclockwise around the island all the way to the end. And, then hike as far as you can and enjoy the amazing waterfalls and beaches that you can't even get to in a car.
If you are looking for a quiet spot from which to explore and enjoy Kaua'i, check out these cottages. And, say hi to Lyndon at the front desk - he's a real sweetheart!
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I love the cottages; rustic and romantic. Back in the day, there were where the plantation workers lived. Now, these 1 to 5 bedroom cottages are guest houses. Definitely beats staying at a normal hotel. You wake up to the roosters, and you can just smell the island. The staff are soo friendly. Really enjoyed staying there.
One huge con is that you can't swim in the ocean, the water is muddy from the red earth. It's really quite unfortunate. I guess that if the water was clean they would charge so much more and we might not be able to afford to stay there.
Good times. Definitely worth a nite or two.
