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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. Your website says the cottage is "private." We wondered how "private" and specifically can we work on all over tans?
This is a big reason why Plumeria Moon is so special. On Mondays our gardener checks to see if your car is there, if it is she works somewhere else on the property. Every other Monday machine mowing and trimming happens for a few hours. Other than that, you can expect not to see or hear another human. The property is also defended from wandering tourists by a private gate. Our priority is your privacy...this is a core value for us.
2. How secluded would you say the beach is?
Very. The public access to this beach is difficult and so usually only expert surfers or ambitious fisherman visit the beach.
3. How long is the path and is it easy to travel?
Your private path takes about 12 minutes from cottage to sand and it drops around 350 feet in elevation so the walk there is easy. The walk back includes about 200 stairs. Most of our guests find it invigorating. There are many beautiful things along the way, such as nesting albatross, so slow down and make the trip fun and interesting.
4. Are the waters off the beach good for snorkeling?
There is a large and shallow reef that protects the beach year round, but it makes it difficult to swim. The water comes in over it and finds channels to get back out to sea. Unless it is very calm, these are not good conditions for swimming particularly in the deeper areas. On the edge of the sand there are several places where there are natural sandy bottomed pools to cool off and play in. There are many wonderful snorkeling spots a short drive from Plumeria Moon.
6. What sort of things like beach chairs and such are available (if any) at the cottage?
We have just about everything for comfort on the beach: umbrellas, beach chairs, sand mats, coolers, towels, and a bottle of aloe vera gel in your bathroom in case you soak up too much sun!
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Is the beach below good for swimming?
Conditions can vary dramatically depending on the ocean tide and the time of year. During the winter, the surf is big and the rip-tides can be very strong. For this reason we do not recommend open water swimming during the winter. In the summer, the tides mellow and so does the surf. However, the ocean must always be respected and swimming, surfing, snorkeling, or any other ocean activity is always inherently dangerous. That said, this beach is phenomenal and the privacy you will enjoy makes it an extremely attractive amenity for someone looking for a vacation rental in Kauai. Wave-watching, spying whales, monk seals and other wildlife make it a unique experience, but it is not the best swimming beach around. To get a long open-water swim, we recommend any of these nearby beaches:
1. Anini Beach
2. Kalihiwai Beach
3. Secrets Beach
4. Rock Quarry Beach
5. Pila'a Beach
6. Larson's Beach
The beach is accessible from within the property by walking along a road shared by two other 3-4 acre home sites within the Homeowners Association. We share a dirt path that leads from a trailhead atop the bluffs, along a nature trail down to the beach. For a better feel, please see the video.
8. Should I stay on the NORTH SHORE or SOUTH SHORE OF KAUAI?
While it is true there can be more rainfall on the north side of the island, this is the very reason why the North Shore is distinctly more green, lush, and rich with tropical plants and wildlife than the South Shore. Kauai is called the "Garden Island" because of the natural beauty that exists throughout the island. However, the idyllic little towns, expansive farms and agriculture, and an obvious lack of large buildings on the North Shore make it clear this name comes from the North Shore.
The large hotels, full service resorts, big box stores, international airport, biggest city on the island, cruise ship port, and 90% of the time-shares and condominiums are all on the South Shore. Meanwhile, exclusive homes, high-end real estate, must-see beach towns, private beaches, and peace and quiet are all on the North Shore.
Of course we are biased because the property is on the North Shore. However, prior to purchasing this property, we looked at homes in Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island of Hawaii. But nothing compared to the lush and tropical area on the North Shore of Kauai. This area truly delivers on the promise of a lush, tropical Hawaiian hideaway.
Finally, even though our property is on the North Shore, we do not get nearly the rainfall as some of the other areas nearby. Clearly, if there is a large storm coming off the ocean, everyone will get wet. However, our place is on the top of a bluff where many of the clouds simply pass right overhead. Unlike the towns such as Hanalei and Haena, we are not tucked right under a large mountain. In those towns, the mountains pull all the water from the ocean and drop it onto the towns. For us, those same clouds pass right by and do not become rain until they hit the mountains further inland.
If you would like to discuss this property further, or if you have any other questions about the island or the surrounding areas, please feel free to contact us any time.
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