17 Palms Kauai is two Kauai vacation cottage s in a garden setting named by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine as "one of the 20 perfect places to stay in Hawaii" , - a private garden oasis adjacent to Wailua Bay, one of Kauai's most popular beaches (made famous in Elvis' Blue Hawaii). Everything you need during your Hawaii vacation is a short walk away, as the two cottages are located across the street from the beach access path and only one block from the Coconut Marketplace, with its shops, restaurants and movie theater. The cottages are perfect for families, couples and honeymooners alike because: 1) one portion of the nearby beach is child safe while the rest offers surfing, boogie boarding and snorkeling 2) part of the family can be at the beach while others are shopping or eating at the Marketplace and 3) situated in the middle of the East Coast of Kauai - 17 Palms is just a short day trip from either the North or South shores.

THE BEACH: The beauty of Wailua Bay is surely why the ancient Hawaiians chose it as the site for a heiau (sacred place) the remains of which are still visible at the end of the beach access walkway. To this day, the site is considered sacred and is included on the Historic Register. A two minute walk down the access leads you to three very different swimming areas. On the left is open ocean, great for surfing and swimming and miles of walking. To the right is a small bay, ideal for swimming and boogie boarding. And then there is the baby beach, made safe by boulders protecting it from the waves.

THE LOCATION: 17 Palms is located along the Coconut Coast (Kapaa town) on the east side of the island. While only a block away from both the beach and the Coconut Marketplace, the cottages enjoy the privacy of a lushly planted and fenced garden setting. The North and South shores of Kauai are a 30 minute drive away.

THE COTTAGES: Surrounded by 17 majestic palm trees, the two cottages sit at opposite sides of a lushly planted garden. Passion fruit and thumbergia vines cover the fences that enclose the property. The fruit of mango, fig, banana and avocado trees are yours for the picking. Walk into the banana patch and take an outdoor shower. Orchids and herbs fill the small rock garden. A bamboo pavilion is the ideal spot for dinner (it seats 8) or a snooze.

For a more complete description of Meli Meli or Hale Iki, please click the links below.

Meli Meli	Hale Iki
2 bedroom, 1 bath	1 bedroom, 1 bath
sleeps 4 adults (plus 1 small child)	sleeps 2 adults (plus 1 small child)
King sized bed and 2 twins	Queen sized bed
$185 per night	$125 per night
($275 12/15/06 - 1/15/07)	($175 12/15/06 - 1/15/07)