The Parrish Collection Kauai Island Vacation Homes

25 years of superior customer service - formerly Grantham Resorts (about the new name)

Call 800-325-5701 or email

The Cottages at Poipu KaiThe Parrish Collection Kauai’s newly launched Cottages at Poipu Kai offer newly refurbished air conditioned studio units in the heart of the Poipu Kai resort.

Stay 6 nights or more and pay only $99 per night.  Stay 1-5 night and get 15% off regular rates. [click to continue…]

{ 2 comments }

paddlefest20hookThe Parrish Collection Kauai is proud to again sponsor Kukui’ula Outrigger’s 2010 Paddle Fest event in Poipu Beach, Kauai. Held on Sunday July 18, 2010 on Kauai’s South Shore, this event is part of the Koloa Plantation Days celebration.

The outrigger canoe & paddle board races, food, and other public activities will be from 10am - 2pm at the Poipu Beach Park. The event is free for the public. For more information including race entry registration forms, etc. please visit www.kukuiulaoutrigger.com.

{ 1 comment }

Where are the Coconuts at this Poipu Resort?

by Rachael on July 13, 2010

p6220001That is a question that The Parrish Collection office at Nihi Kai Villas is asked daily. If you have ever been around a coconut tree when a coconut falls off the tree you know it could really hurt you if it hit you. So for liability reason the coconuts are cut off the trees.Here at Nihi Kai Villas the coconuts and dead fronds are trimmed from the trees every six months. If you are lucky enough to be here when this is done you will be treated to quite a show. The trimmer must climb to the top of the tree with spiked boots and a rope carrying a machete. When he reaches the top must keep his balance hanging off the tree while he cuts the coconuts and fronds with a machete, dropping them to ground. So not only must he watch out for people underneath the trees he must also watch for trees infested with ants. His crew then picks them up puts them on his electric cart then takes them to the shredder. [click to continue…]

{ 0 comments }

Cottages at Poipu Kai - Before & After

Drab color, nonexistent design and deferred maintenance gave these vacation rental studios in Poipu Kai no desirability. Fortunately, the owner and The Parrish Collection Kauai recognized the potential for charm and appeal.

The idea was to take these twelve studios within one of the most desired locations [click to continue…]

{ 0 comments }

koloa-plantation-days-2010

Join in any or all of this annual 9 day celebration of Kauai’s diverse plantation heritage and have the time of your life creating memories - local style.

My favorite event is the opening Sunset Ho’olaulea (July 17, 2010); an ocean front block party with continuous entertainment on multiple stages, a beer garden and a variety of food delicacies from popular local restaurants. Bring a beach chair and take in the sunset and or your dancing shoes and mix and mingle with visitors and residents alike. The festival has something for everyone - guided hikes, ethnic cooking [click to continue…]

{ 0 comments }

Islands-top-5-villa-photo1In every issue, Islands Magazine issues a “Best of the World” list. Editors research the world to showcase the best for travelers and island enthusiasts. Most recently, in their June 2010 issue they named Hanalei Bay the fourth best “Summer Beach“.

In addition to Island Magazine naming Kauai the second best island to live in their July/August 2010 issue, we are proud to announce their have selected our own Sandy Beach House as one of the Top Villas in the world. Noting that Sandy Beach House’s location is “hard to beat”, the article also points out that the home is “pretty cool” as well.

Already a successful Kauai Vacation Rental, this will make the already incredibly popular home even more well-liked.

{ 0 comments }

Fireworks FlyerIf you are on Kauai for July 4th, once great place to see some fireworks is to go out to the Westside.

The 3rd Annual Kekaha 4th of July Celebration will be held at the H.P. Faye Park and the Kekaha Neighborhood Center.

Starting at 6:30 am with the Maximum Energy 2nd Annual Max Agor Memorial Fun Run followed by a breakfast.

At 10:00 am there is a traditional Hawaiian Blessing and the day of fun begins. There are inflatable rides, slides, games and of course chances to win cool prizes. There is a live local entertainment, food booths, crafters along with Hawaiian Culture with Hula and cultural demonstrations. [click to continue…]

{ 0 comments }

Villas on the Prince at PrincevilleNow welcoming guests, Villas on the Prince 39 is part of the premiere Kauai vacation rental condo resort bordering the famed Prince Golf Course at Princeville. The Princeville Resort is the ideal vacation destination, offering a wonderful variety of restaurants, shopping, golf, the St. Regis Princeville, and much more. The historic and charming Hanalei town is just a short drive away with quaint small shops, delightful cafes and restaurants as well as the famous Hanalei Bay and Beach. [click to continue…]

{ 0 comments }

parrish-kauai-north-shore-princeville-officeWhen I decided to open an office on the North Shore, I was excited about the prospect of having an office that I designed from scratch. I wanted something that emulates what The Parrish Collection Kauai is about: quality and luxury. Not a typical stuffy “office”, [click to continue…]

{ 0 comments }

Hanalei Bay - Kauai’s Best Playground

by Laura on June 3, 2010

hanalei-bay-1A two mile crescent-shaped white sand beach, Hanalei Bay is one of Kauai’s most spectacular beaches. Once you experience what the bay has to offer, it is not hard to understand why it was selected America’s number one beach in 2009, based on its water quality and temperature, cleanliness, weather, sand, safety and access to restrooms, showers and parking.With many spectacular Kauai Vacation Rentals and [click to continue…]

{ 0 comments }