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Plantation offers the grace of yesteryear for de-stressing todayA 30-acre historic property on Kauai's west coast, Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages is a step back in time. Lovingly restored vintage houses are outfitted with period furnishings in rattan, wicker and mahogany. Each cottage is uniquely decorated and offers its own charm. While a handful of cottages are oceanfront, most are set among the coconut palm and banyan trees, fronting graceful manicured lawns. A restaurant, pool and spa add contemporary comforts, but the draw here is a feeling of being transported to a simpler, quieter time. Highlights Overall ambiance of idyllic restfulnessAuthentic sense of Kauai historySpa with indoor and outdoor treatment areasA 4,000-square-foot, five-bedroom Managers House LocationKauai's west coast, which serves as a gateway to Waimea Canyon, Koke'e State Park, and raft and kayak tours along the iconic Na Pali Coast RoomsRestored one- to five-bedroom vintage homes from Kauai's plantation era are clustered about the 30-acre Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages property. Period furnishings and architectural details evoke a bygone era and exude romance. For larger families or groups, top choice is the Managers House, a 4,000-square-foot, five-bedroom oceanfront home with AC in the master bedroom. The five-bedroom Kruse House, built circa 1920, was moved to this property in 2002. It is fully air-conditioned and each bedroom has a private bath. FeaturesThose looking for a place to relax and recharge in utterly peaceful surroundings will see this historic property as paradise. Plantation-era cottages set the tone, aided by inviting hammocks beneath the trees. Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages isn't the place for exuberant nightlife, though the on-site pub sometimes brings in local talent to complement its handcrafted brews. The antithesis of activity and action, there's a slow-down-and-breathe ethic here -- in the quiet, at the pool, at the full-service spa. While the black-sand beach is not for swimming, Kekaha Beach, five minutes away, has white sand and a lifeguard. Transportation Lihue Airport (25 mi/40.2 km)Taxis and limousines available Attractions Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park (0.9 mi/1.4 km)Waimea Canyon State Park (7 mi/11.2 km)Captain Andy's Raft Expeditions (7.5 mi/12 km)Outfitters Kauai Na Pali Coast Kayak Tours (17.7 mi/28.5 km)Koke'e State Park (18 mi/29 km) Business Grove Conference Center and several other venues accommodate up to 400 peopleComplimentary Internet is available in the "Breezeway," the Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages lobby area Policies and fees Amenity fee of $15 will be charged for all new bookings for arriving from January 3, 2013.All Aston Hotels & Resorts managed hotels and condominiums are non-smoking.

Relaxed Coconut Coast condo resort for easy, convenient vacationingAn oceanfront resort with 160 one-bedroom condominiums, Plantation Hale Suites makes vacation living easy thanks to spacious condominiums fully equipped with everything guests need, including a fine location overlooking Waipouli Beach. Moderately priced and family friendly, Plantation Hale Suites has three swimming pools as well as shuffleboard and croquet. After a day exploring, family and friends can gather around one of the resort grills and cook up a feast while watching the sun set in fiery splendor over the Pacific Ocean. Highlights Easy on the budgetThree swimming pools, two whirlpoolsComplimentary Internet accessRoomy one-bedroom vacation homes LocationPlantation Hale Suites sits on the Royal Coconut Coast, near where the Wailua River spills into the Pacific Ocean. From this central location it is easy to get to adventures, from hiking Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park in the west to kayaking along one of the most famous coasts in the country, the Na Pali Coast at the north end of Kauai. The Coconut Coast is the most populated area of Kauai, but there are plenty of quiet spaces in and around the vacation condominiums at Plantation Hale Suites. RoomsEach of the one-bedroom condos at Plantation Hale Suites has both air conditioning and ceiling fans, a full kitchen, two cable TVs, private lanai and a sofa bed in the living room for added sleeping space. Condominiums are housed in 10 two-story buildings with "scenic" and garden views. FeaturesThe low-rise buildings at Plantation Hale Suites are set beneath the slender coconut palms that give this coastal area its name. While the beach here, about 150 yards away, is not for swimming, Lydgate Beach Park, less than a mile away, is. Plantation Hale Suites is utterly relaxed – there is no need to get dressed up unless you want to. There is no restaurant on the property, but guests who want to eat out have a huge selection of eclectic eateries in this area to choose from, including those among the 60-plus shops and restaurants of Coconut Marketplace across the street. Transportation Lihue Airport (5.4 mi/8.7 km)Taxis and other transportation services available Attractions Lydgate Beach Park (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Opaekaa Falls (1.7 mi/2.7 km)Kauai Lagoons Golf Club (7.1 mi/11.4 km)Haena Beach Park (31.3 mi/50.3 km)Kokee State Park (43.5 mi/70 km)