1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is a wellness and sustainability-minded resort with monumental views of the Napali Coastline.

Stunning grounds and a location on a pristine sand beach make this an inviting beach getaway, along with the Anara Spa, the second largest spa in Hawaii.

The only boutique hotel in Kauai offers an intimate experience with limited offerings, but a convenient location for exploring the South Shore beaches.

Indagare works with excellent agencies on Kauai and can arrange rentals for members at hundreds of properties across the island. Accommodations range from a ten-bedroom estate, perfect for groups, to a more intimate villa that sits just steps from the sand on Hanalei Bay. The houses also come with concierge service, which can rustle up private chefs, Pilates instructors, surfing coaches and just about anything else. Many of the island’s houses will not allow guests to throw parties, but for those planning a special event, ask about a special villa on south shore, which is willing to make an exception. The rooms are arranged in a pavilion design with covered marble walkways between for plenty of privacy. More than an acre wraps around the house that also boasts magnificent ocean views.

For a couple on a romantic getaway, there’s a particularly special villa set in the hills high above the south shore’s Kalaheo Valley. This tucked-away, one-bedroom bungalow is owned by a couple who handcrafted the place themselves and then furnished it with items from their travels around the world. It contains unexpected touches like a Turkish prayer rug (something not often found in Hawaii), but everything seems to fit in this secluded abode. A private chef, a masseuse and a housekeeper are provided upon request.

On Kauai’s west shore, where the temperatures are warmest and rain is at a minimum, sits a cluster of restored sugar-plantation cottages from the 19th century. Once used for plantation employees and their families, the cottages have been renovated and opened for rent. A throwback to an earlier era, they come filled with traditional rattan, mahogany and wicker furnishings. There’s a laid-back atmosphere far from the bustle of the south and north shores. The property is surrounded by coconut groves, and amenities include a spa, tennis courts and an oceanfront pool. Linens and soft goods are always refreshed, but if you need updated kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances, this may not be the choice for you. The property has several cottages with one, two, three or four bedrooms, and two two-story houses with five bedrooms each.