Youve decided that Kauai will be the best place to unwind for a week or two in Hawaii. Youve certainly made a good choice. Theres so much to do on Kauai, like diving and snorkeling, hiking and helicopter rides. Its a beautiful destination where the sunsets over the soft Pacific beaches are unforgettable.

Depending on where youre flying from, it can be a long trip. Youre going to want to be able to stretch your legs, literally and figuratively, once youre there. In order to do your Kauai vacation right, you should consider renting a villa, cottage or bungalow. The main advantage or renting a home from a private individual is that you get so much room for what often works out to the same price, or less, than a hotel would cost for a week.

Kauai vacation rentals give you more privacy and personal space while providing the comforts of home even though youre thousands of miles away from yours. For example, say you fell asleep on the beach last night in the clothes you were planning to wear to dinner tonight. Theyre full of sand and a little soggy from the tide reaching your feet (thats how you woke up, after all).

When you rent a vacation home, that scenario isnt a problem, just throw the clothes in the washing machine and go do something else. When the wash is done, dry them and youre ready for dinner. Now, some might say that it doesnt sound like a vacation if youre talking about using the washer and dryer, but the reality is that the convenience they provide also gives you flexibility. You can pack lighter and dont have to be quite as worried about making your clothes last the whole trip.

The amenities vary in vacation rentals, which is a good thing because you can choose to rent a home with as many or as few amenities as youre going to want on your vacation. You may want a more simple vacation to get away from it all. In that case, opt for a beach bungalow without the high-speed Internet access and digital cable. With a place on the beach, the views will be good enough that you wont need those other distractions. Or go all out, rent a luxurious villa with every amenity you can think of. Treat yourself; its a vacation on Kauai after all.

Whatever you decide to rent on Kauai, it will serve as your home base as you range over the island, doing all that Kauai has to offer. Spend some time snorkeling or scuba diving, or just walking the beach. After a couple days, you may find yourself tuckered out from all the activity. The beauty of renting a vacation home is that you can stay in, make your own dinner and rest up for the next couple days of adventure and sightseeing.

Its now easier than ever to find a vacation rental in almost any part of the world. View and inquire about Kauai vacation rentals at GreatRentals.com, one of the earliest of the vacation rental Web sites.