Fern Grotto Inn - Lonely Planet Recommends our Cottages! VRBO Bear Stayed Here! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Fern Grotto Inn - Lonely Planet Recommends our Cottages! VRBO Bear Stayed Here! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Fern Grotto Inn - Lonely Planet Recommends our Cottages! VRBO Bear Stayed Here!?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Q: Where is Fern Grotto Inn - Lonely Planet Recommends our Cottages! VRBO Bear Stayed Here! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wailua Beach and Holoholoku Heiau. Lae Nani Beach and Smith's Tropical Paradise are also within 15 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Audrey L.

28 Feb 2025

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Excellent

We all absolutely loved the cottage. Plenty of space for the six of us.The amenities were an incredible bonus. The location and access to every thing we wanted to see and do was perfect.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

12 Jan 2024

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Very Enjoyable

Great job of providing essentials for a long stay. Fully equipped kitchen. Very stress free stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

17 Mar 2020

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Lovely House

House itself was beautiful. Loved they had free kayaks and snorkel gear and beach chairs. Roosters woke us up in the middle of the night....

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

holly H.

18 Feb 2024

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Worth it!

We have been to Kauai several times but found Ohana House at Fern Grotto to be the best yet. The house was fully stocked with all the amenities, the grounds were beautiful, the additional water equipment and bikes were a huge bonus. The location was great too. Highly recommended.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

11 Nov 2023

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Great Place to Stay

Great amenities. Appreciated the bikes, boogie boards, umbrellas, SUP and beach towels. Perfect location for day trips all over the island. Very well stocked kitchen. The swans and flowers upon arrival were a bonus.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda D., Austrailia

7 Feb 2023

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Perfect

This place was perfect for our adult family of 5. The bikes made it easy to get around, and we made use of the kayaks and paddle boards on the river. The kitchen is well stocked with basics, and the beds are very comfortable. Would happily stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

9 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Close to airport, river and ocean. This place has everything you need.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

28 Jul 2022

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The cottage is beautiful inside, charming and Hass all the items you need to make your stay pleasant

Would stay here again if I return to Kauai.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bretnie E.

28 Dec 2021

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Great house!

Our 6-person group really enjoyed the house. Maybe the most well-stocked house we've stayed in, very comfortable home with every room getting it's own bathroom. Paul was very responsive and easy check in/out. Only downsides to the house are not the easiest walking access to the beach (for elders in our group) and a bit noisy from the road nearby. But the house itself and central location for the island was fantastic.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geetha V.

27 Sept 2021

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Wonderful property and staff!

We stayed here for more than a week and the property met and exceeded our expectations! The Ohana unit is gorgeous and full of Hawaiian charm. The garden is immaculate and peaceful. We picked fresh, ripe fruit off of the trees. We used the beach and kayaking equipment (we kayaked up the Wailua river to go to Fern Grotto). The house is also centrally located, so you can easily get to the North shore or Waimea or Poipu. We really enjoyed our stay here and would come back! Paul and the rest of the crew are amazing! :-)

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allen K.

12 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kauai Stay

This is truly a great property. Bikes, kayaks and other gear available for guests. The inlet to the river for kayaking is a big plus. Fresh fruit on the trees is a big plus. I recommend this property to anyone. You will not be disappointed.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina C., Parker

5 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation

The Fern Grotto Inn is perfectly located. We covered the entire island. Very centrally located. Has everything you could want. Access to beach chairs, snorkel gear, ice chest, kayaks, SUP, etc. was a huge bonus. Paul thought of everything. The house was beautiful. Felt like home. We will definitely be back and recommend the Fern Grotto Inn to everyone. You will love it. Thanks for everything!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Beth F.

13 Mar 2017

Beautiful, well furnished home, but it is insanely loud. There were bowls of ear plugs in every room

The family that runs it is very kind and they provided excellent extras in the house. That said, we were woken up regularly throughout every night by loud cars and trucks bombing down the road. The house sits close to the highway, but even closer to the main artery into a major subdivision. We described it like pitching a tent under the freeway. It made for unpleasant evenings, difficult naps for our daughter, and uncomfortable lounging outside. In addition, the property is next to a public park where people would sit in their cars with the radio blasting. Also, this house does not stand alone. It is part of a multi-unit property and there was construction of a giant home about 20 feet away during the week. There were no cut in fees for having the construction noise while we were there. I suggest spending some of that money on insulating the house and upgrading windows. This is obviously an issue since there were bowls of ear plugs in every room, but I felt duped because I didn't read about the noise issue when I was researching this house. We spent thousands of dollars expecting a tranquil vacation of lounging around, and were discouraged. For the same amount of money we could have stayed in ocean front property, but thought a river scene would be fun. This is our 3rd annual trip and we will not be staying here again.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

18 Jun 2012

Our family (six adults) h...

Our family (six adults) had the most wonderful time staying in Ohana House. The separated bedrooms gave us privacy when we wanted it, and the fabulous "community room" (kitchen/dining area) provided a great area for us all to hang out together. The home is wonderfully appointed with great attention to details. You truly feel like you are in your own Hawaiian home. The central location of the property in relation to the rest of the island makes it convenient to see the many splendors Kaua'i has to offer. Paul, Nausheen and their adorable twins are wonderful hosts. We will definitely be coming back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

18 Jun 2012

I organized the trip for ...

I organized the trip for my husband and I and two of my best friends and their spouses in Kapaa for a mutual friend's wedding. Wow did we make the right choice! Staying at the Fern Grotto Inn was perfect for our group of 6 adults. We each were able to have our own bedroom and bathroom giving the perfect amount of privacy & personal space. The home was tastefully decorated and perfectly accommodating. We loved having the washer and dryer and the free WIFI to stay connected to home. Thanks Paul! Our gracious hosts, Paul and Nausheen were wonderful. Prior to our arrival, they converted the two twins to a king for one of our couples. When we inquired about boogie boards, they realized they were "running low" and went immediately to purchase some for our recreation. It made for many fun days at the beautiful Kauai beaches! We would definitely love to return to the Ohana house or another one of their houses. P.S. Their boy and girl toddlers are also the cutest things I've ever seen.:)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

18 Jun 2012

We took over the big hous...

We took over the big house and two of the cottages for a week for a 50th birthday (dubbed Hawaii five-0) family gathering. As good as Fern Grotto looked on line, it was even much better in person. The houses have been restored with such loving care, and we could all gather at Ohana. The hospitality was first rate, and location perfect...not too touristic, very old Hawaii. Loved it, and hope to come back, Barry

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

18 Jun 2012

A beautiful property. We...

A beautiful property. We stayed in the Ohana House, and were very pleased. It was clean, spacious, and exceeded all of our expectations. It is off the main road, so the only noise is the occasional roster. The house itself is beautiful. We were very pleased at how large and well stocked the kitchen was -- everything from a blender to a dishwasher (and multiple gas grills outside!). And each of the three bedrooms has its own bathroom. Only a short walk to the beach (although you have to cross a busy intersection). Paul and his family were wonderful hosts, and I hope to return again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S., Powell River, B.C.

18 Jun 2012

Paul & Nausheen Thank ...

Paul & Nausheen Thank you for sharing your lovely bit of Kauai with us. This is a great location - a good walk to the beaches a short drive to the shops. Your kindness and hospitality were much appreciated (& we were so happy to have that electric tea kettle, Paul). Mahalo Barry & Jeanette

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

18 Jun 2012

Dear Juma Family, Our ...

Dear Juma Family, Our stay at the Fern Grotto Inn was everything we hoped for. We rented all of the cottages and Ohana House. Ohana was perfect for the family grathering. The classic country kitchen large enough to accomodate all of the cooks and seat everyone. From reading material and games, beach equipment and coolers, and even a crib and booster seat you have thought of everything. The location is perfect to so many things on the island. Just withing a few miles of our "Ohana Home", there was so much to do. Our 40th wedding anniversary was made even more special by the beautifully kept homes and grounds. We hope to be back soon. Mahalo, Mahalo, Dave and Donna Betts

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

18 Jun 2012

Wonderful garden. Good l...

Wonderful garden. Good location, close to Lydgate Park and 1/2 way to Poipu and Ke'e Beaches. The kitchen was roomy and stocked with spices, garbage bags, etc. The beds and bathrooms were comfortable. A very enjoyable stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

18 Jun 2012

We had a lovely stay at t...

We had a lovely stay at the Ohana House. We were married in their beautiful gardens and we appreciate how Paul and Nausheen made us feel so welcome for our special day.

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