Fern Grotto Inn

"Booking the River cottage instead of a hotel and resort was such a great decision. The cottages are surrounded by lush gardens with trees laden with fruit and flowers. The area is quiet and affords you complete privacy. The check in process was great! Everything was already prepared for us when we went inside. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need and was impeccably clean. There is an access point to the Wailua river with kayaks available. Laundry facilities were also such a convenience. I would love to stay here again! Such a magical and whimsical place."

"I never write reviews, but I just had to. The hospitality here is unreal, even though I never saw a staff member face to face during my entire stay! (Even better!!) Things you get staying in Coco A that you will NEVER get at a hotel for a comparable price: -a place so CLEAN. Not even nice hotels feel as clean as this place. -a free, dedicated parking space right next to your cottage. -a quiet, serene atmosphere where you won't see anyone else most days. (Even though it's in the middle of all the favorite tourist destinations!) -Hawaiian music playing with chilled brews, water and chocolates and a piece of tropical fruit waiting for your arrival. -a privacy-fenced-in private backyard backing up to a canal. -a full-size gas BBQ grill complete with outdoor sink, hammock, table and chairs and rags to dry them off in that private back yard. -available for use free of charge: beach chairs, Beach toys, floaties, boogie boards, snorkeling gear, paddle boards, kayaks, and even a selection of water shoes! -direct canal access for the paddle boards and kayaks -a kitchen with a full size gas range, full size sink, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer and sufficient counter space. Also stocked with essential condiments, basic seasonings, oil, small appliances (blender, toaster, etc) zip top bags, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, a full roll of paper towels, etc. -free access to washer/dryer with detergent and dryer sheets included. (They are a nice set as well!) -a hose with spray nozzle anywhere you would need one on the premises, whether to spray down your shoes, car, kayaks or anything else! -an Amazon Echo, a Roku TV preloaded with Netflix, Amazon video, etc. -a cordless Dyson vacuum to keep the cottage clean, all other cleaning supplies you could need. -a BIDET, aloe gel, first aid kit, soft toilet paper and ample shelving in the bathroom. -free access to bikes (a few hotels do offer this, but Fern grotto does, too!) The list is endless. These are the highlights for me. The only two things I wished it had were a king sized bed and a box of tissues (but I'm guessing there was a good reason for the lack of tissues, or it was just a simple mistake). That being said, I know I was trading the better sleep from a king size bed (the queen mattress was very comfortable) for all the other amenities and amazing hospitality, and it's a trade I would do again and again. Kauai is the perfect vacation destination and Fern grotto inn is the perfect place to stay while you're here for a relaxing, quiet, paradisical nature vacation. It's the jackpot for sure!"

"It was beautiful there, the start of our Hawaii trip. To welcome us there were small treats, flowers and a fully equipped cottage. In addition, there was everything you needed for kayak ing, biking, for the kitchen or the beach incl. coolers. We had a view of the river and would like to come back anytime."

"Absolutely stunning! The owner and staff go the extra mile to make stays enjoyable for all of their guests. They keep a kayak, snorkeling gear, beach gear and many other things you might need on Kauai. The views from the property and the gardens are beautiful and the location makes accessing both the north and south sides of the island convenient. The room was well stocked and very clean with great air conditioning. When we arrived, the cottage was decorated with flowers, a hand written note and a few local treats. This made arriving to the island extra special and we really appreciated the thoughtfulness. We would definitely stay here again!"

"Fabulous, charming and delightful home, incredible landscaped grounds with lots of hidden nooks to enjoy. They have provided gear for the river accessed from backyard, bikes, fully equipped kitchen and a/c!!(summer travel). Every amenity needed was provided with loving care plus welcomed with fresh flowers from gardens. Perfect location to visit the entire island from. Highly recommended for families and can see from visitor books that many guests return to this location in future years. We will be among them."