Fodor's Expert Review Waimea Plantation Cottages

Originally built in the early 1900s, these relocated and refurbished one- to five-bedroom sugar-plantation workers' cottages are tucked in a coconut grove along a lovely, walkable stretch of beach on the sunny West Side. Swimming waters here are often murky, but morning and evening strolls on the black sand are special. These cozy homes of different sizes feature porches, plantation-era furnishings, modern kitchens, and cable TV. Guests can also use the swimming pool, barbecues, bocce court, yoga platform, and hammocks on the grounds, and a cute gift shop and family-style restaurant are on-site. This could be an excellent choice for destination weddings. Waimea Town has limited shops and eateries, but it's close to Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Parks.