Eight of us totally enjoyed Thanksgiving week at the Garden Roost hosted by Diana. It was so thoughtfully furnished. Read Diana’s extensive notes! It is NOT a list of rules; but crammed full of useful tips like stopping by Costco and the best local restaurants.
The interior looks even better than the pictures. And, when you remember that Kauai is famous for its feral chickens, you chuckle at the chicken theme! “Roost”—get it? Very comfortable place with plenty of fans to keep everyone comfortable.
Diana provides all sorts of beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards. The two-year old was enthralled with the shovel! The washer and dryer allowed us to pack lighter. So did the play crib! The kitchen had everything we needed.
We had stayed on the other side of Kauai before, so were looking to stay near Hanalea. The Garden Roost provided easy access to the beach in Hanalea and to Haena State Park. One local attraction that you should not pass up is the Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate. That was an unexpected high point of our stay!
Westin and Wyndham developed the whole town. It feels very safe and provides great running trails, golf course, and a path to a secluded beach. There is a Foodland grocery store nearby.
It takes about an hour to get there from LIH, but a lot depends on traffic congestion. If you use the GPS location in Airbnb, it takes you to the exact two parking spaces!.
Diana was very prompt when we had questions. She checked in on us occasionally.
Great stay, lovely host, and a memorable family vacation for us.