In Illinois we have multiple governmental bodies, county, municipal, school districts, etc… that assess property taxes. Does the Kauai County tax rate cover all of these, or are there still separate taxes?

Real estate tax is a state policy - not a federal issue.

Thank you. I’ve lived on Kauai for decades. I always like to know about food.

I agree about Kauai being the most beautiful but Big Island should be at least number 2: most geographically diverse of all the islands, it’s huge size helps to feed exploration and adventure, it is still quite beautiful, most affordable, less condos than Maui, amazing agriculture and farmers markets, black sand, green sand and white sand beaches, as well as rocky beaches for those who like cliff diving, amazing waterfalls, low population density, less touristy, plenty of great hiking, great local food

There's a big push nationwide to increase taxes on hotels and rentals in order to keep local residents' taxes low. I'm on the fence about that in general, but in the case of Kauai, I'm glad to see that the county is trying to make it more affordable for residents. There are more Hawaiians living on the mainland than in Hawaii because they've been priced out of home ownership. 😕

That sounds great but what is the median price of a home? How have they slowed down the number of houses being sold to people buying for a vacation/rental home?

Very nice!!!

I don't understand why food reviewers that go to Kauai leave out some of the most important local food places on the island. You would have got a lot of street cred in you would have featured Hamura's

Good video. With that new bill that passed this year w short term rentals, could come of princeville short term rentals be shut down

Nice remodel! Feels very Florida-like (color scheme)...

"Woke or not woke" - You're talking about hot dogs. Do you know what woke means? So weird to interject that there.

Hit Oprah’s line I’m sure she could use another property out there🙄

Great update Annie, keep the videos coming!

I find you the most beautiful woman I've ever seen...gonna be in kauai next week would love to take you to dinner ❤

South shore restaurants but no La Spezia! Seems crazy to me

Fried Spam and eggs with hot sauce is delicious.

sometimes...like now when I see my hair in the videos I just can't take it.🤪

Dang those tacos look good

Fun stuff. Good for you Anne. Get with the future!!

I love the one they had in Kapaa before 2020... wish it would come back...

I miss the ocean. My favorite place on earth.

Thank you for posting this! We leave this Friday 8/2 for Kauai. I’m so excited, never did a big trip like this before. Some of the excursions are very very expensive. We are also looking for things to do on our own.

🤙🏽🥰

Next May or bust!

4:58 is the start of our 3 homes in a row. Cool video.

I can’t imagine ships coming in now because the water is about 6 foot deep at the end of the pier !

Thank you for amazing recommendations

It's a beautiful day and some people can't see it

We haven’t tried Pink’s but after this, we can’t wait to try it. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your favorite places on the island. We can’t wait to win the lottery and get your help in finding the perfect North Shore beach house there!

Yay! JoJo’s gets the perfect score! Love it there. Our fave used to be Kauai’s Best Shave Ice in front of Princeville Foodland but it’s not the same after it changed hands. We miss it! But we also miss the malasada lady in front of K-mart. And K-mart too now that I think about it. 😂😂

Great, great suggestions! So many of our favorites! Have you heard anything about how Kintaro is since they reopened after the fire? We’ve had some great meals there over the years.

We’ve been watching your vids tonight, preparing for our seventh visit to Kauai next month. We keep commenting on how you know your stuff! You’ve highlighted so many of our favorites. Question though… We love snorkeling Anini and our past two trips we’ve tried to see turtles but have struck out every time. A guy told us to go past the park and park under the power line towards the end of the road that there were always turtles sleeping and hanging out on that part of the reef. We tried that with no luck. Any ideas about where to find them there?

There’s now a java Kai in Koloa too. ❤ with the cutest little boutique next door, sister/sister. 💕

Kauai is cool but hard if you like traveling to other places, no place to eat, food is so expensive and not that great. Everybody’s working, busy, leaving, hard to maintain close friendships.

For $2m it better be more than cute

Absolutely, I'm in Waimea

girl if u don’t like kawaii go back from where u came

Excellent video! Excellent choice with the coconut.

When we planned our trip to Kauai to visit my parents there up in the Wailua Homesteads months in advance(6mo) we looked online for places to stay for two weeks between Christmas and new year’s from Poipu to Princeville, we found an Air B&B in the Princeville proper that was or is the cheapest of all places we looked and it was under $200 per day.

Hi Annie! This is a great video! You are my go-to gal for all things Kauai and I have found many of your videos to be really helpful and informative. Coming back in September, and I am definitely going to try Chocolat Hanalei!

Can you share the spellings of the names to go snorkling? Also, will those locations rent out gear?

You’re so thorough and respectful

How may sq. ft.? Hmm, no pool. Kona, HI much cheaper.

Luv Kalapaki Bay!!

Cost range?

Any idea why 2253 Poipu Rd Koloa constantly has a ton of leasehold condos listed at any given point?

Thanks Annie, good update!

Hi Anne Hope you remember me. Neethu from Cardiff, Mums Daily.

Nature of Kaua'i is beautiful, and your pretty shirt is beautiful too!

With a mortgage for a (possibly) $1 million+ property, HOA fees, rental property taxes, and property management expenses, is it possible to make money (or at least break even) on a rental condo in today's market? I'm genuinely interested to know how many rental property owners are doing well vs. how many are struggling. 🌸🛖