We really enjoyed our time albeit short, but it was great. The unit is super clean and is well Equipped. Loved the location and the spectacular views. We would certainly recommend and use this condo again in the future.
Debbie M., Ottawa, ON, 4.18.12
I loved the studio at Pali Ke Kua. I was like an extremely comfortable hotel room. The shower was particularly awesome. When I arrived some very thoughtful person had placed hibiscus flowers around the room. It was a lovely gesture, but I had to fight off little fruit fly like bugs for a few days afterward. I would suggest some other type of guest present instead -- coffee, nuts, hawaiian jam? I also found the key lock hard to operate. I loved the morning visit from the local Nenes and the views and path to the beach were awesome. Thank you for the wonderful time. It is a great unit in a great complex.
Nancy C., Mill Creek, WA, 11.1.11
We were very happy with the entire process. Booking online was easy. Entry to our unit was seamless. Condo was extremely clean and was very nice. Cannot beat the price! The Pali Ke Kua beach was very nice! Good snorkeling and very quiet!
James D., Lafayette, Indiana, 6.27.11
The rental was exactly what we needed. Jeri was very gracious and helpful and we'll try to rent this studio if we return to Kauai's north shore.
Laura H., San Diego, CA, 12.10.10
What I liked about the unit was the peace and quiet and the beautiful view of the ocean from the terrace, it was very relaxing. The best parts of the trip - Waimea Canyon, Na pali coast on a catamaran and the drive through Hanalei Bay along the coast with its beautiful beaches. We will definitely return to Kauai it is a beautiful island.
Morena G., Wahroonga, NSW, 10.27.10
This rental was more than we could ever ask for. The view is great, the unit is fairly spacious and very clean. Absolutely loved the bathroom as well. You can hear the waves crashing on the rocks outside while you sleep, which was amazing. For us, it was the little things in this rental that really made it outstanding. Accessories like beach towels, a beach bag, snorkels, coffee maker, dish soap, etc. We felt very at home in this cozy rental. The pool is also quite outstanding. We will rent here again when we return to Kauai!
Andrew W., Chicago, Illinois, 10.25.10
Staying with you was exactly what we needed . The view off the bluffs will always remain in my mind as my most beautiful sight while on the island. The condo was very clean and big enough while being so kind to our credit card. The walk down from the condo to the beach was breath-taking and the snorkeling we found there was the best; a must to do! The farmer's market in Hanelei on Sat. morning was an experience and you need to get there early; they leave by 11:30. The owners of the condos who live on the island are so friendly and helpful; we miss them. You will meet them as you gather on the bluffs for the nightly sunsets. It would have been nice to have had a regular sized coffee pot and a change of clean sheets when staying longer than one week; these are our only suggestions. Thanks for a wonderful vacation. We highly recomend staying in your garden paradise.
Patricia & Sam O., Lebanon, Tennessee, 9.2.10
My wife and I recently spent 10 days at Pali Ke Kua and we absolutely loved it! Our unit was a ground level studio, with the patio facing the ocean. The local Nene birds would walk by several times each day. Around the corner we could walk to where we could see Bali Hai and the sunsets. The local beach had excellent snorkeling. To get there requires a leisurely walk down a concrete path. Walking back is all uphill. There is no laundromat at Pali Ke Kua so we had to drive elsewhere to wash our clothes but that was a minor inconvenience. For a great lunch, we'd highly recommend the ahi wrap from the Fish Market at the Kilauea Lighthouse turn off.
Esa K., Placerville, California, 7.29.10
This unit was perfect for our needs. It's location is excellent, within walking/driving distance to some of the places to see in Northern Kauai. It has a small kitchenette that is good for a small meal and coffee in the morning, with a beautiful Lanai to drink it on. The small refrigerator is quite handy. The value for the price we paid was excellent. We have already recommended it to friends. It is small, so those looking for a lot of space may be disappointed. But, one does not spend too much time inside when in Kauai anyway.
James D., Oakland, California, 6.29.10
We loved the location of Pali Ke Kua within walking distance to snorkeling and other many beautiful sights and beaches. The amenities and cleanliness fulfilled our expectations and people were warm and friendly. This unit was perfect for us and we certainly appreciated all the great tips from the owners for available activities. Our favorite activity was a snorkel trip to Na Pali, the (4 mile roundtrip) Kalalau Trail, and Waimea Canyon. We would definitely recommend this accommodation for a couple and hope to be back soon!
John C. M., Brentwood, TN, 6.2.10
The studio was very clean! I loved the attention to small details.. such as the fresh flowers left on the bed. Sitting on the lanai eating breakfast and watching the endless ocean was great. Bring gym shoes so that you can hike down the steep path to Hideaways beach. Hideaways beach is amazing! The first time we went we were completely alone... felt like a movie! The owner of this condo is great... she kept in contact with me and arranged for an earlier and late arrival. She made me feel really comfortable with renting (especially since this was my first time renting a condo for vacation). As for food, make SURE to eat at the Hanalei Taro and Juice Company (it is a tiny truck on Kuhio Highway, right next to Wishing Well Shave Ice.. you know it's good when locals are the main customer). The taro smoothies are the BEST (strawberry sunset one is my fave)... what I would do for one right now!! There pork platter is delicious too... best food on the island! All in all, good condo in a ritzy neighborhood.
Alexandra H., River Grove, IL, 4.4.10
Our rental studio unit at Pali Ke Kua was as advertised and perfect for the two of us. Not much to say about the studio. It was roomy enough for the two of us and the kitchen well appointed. The bed is very comfortable. The bathroom is large and the tiled shower stall is huge. Bring your laptop to stay in touch with friends with emails or a blog (as we did) as the studio has a high-speed wireless router. It worked very well. We did all of our own cooking in the studio and took lunches with us on day trips. (We are not restaurant eaters.) The nearby Foodland grocery store (although a bit expensive) had great selections and we did all of our grocery shopping there. (We had pizzas one day at Aloha Pizza in the Coconut Mall in Kapa'a. They serve gluten-free pizzas and we ordered one plus a regular pizza. Both were great.) Most things we did touring around were rewarding, but the very best part was snorkeling at the Pali Ke Kua beach (with the private paved footpath access) and swimming around with a green sea turtle for a few minutes. Very cool. We saw humpback whales everyday right out of the studio patio (lanai) windows. They never came in closer than about 1,000 meters but I still managed a few decent "breaching" shots. The fact that this particular unit faced the ocean was a huge bonus for us. We could sit outside in the morning and have breakfast and a coffee while watching for whales. We also saw a lot of turtles below in "turtle bay" and saw one group of porpoises. I took 2,500 pictures in two weeks and posted a few of them here: http://clives.shawwebspace.ca/photos/view/kauai_2009_/ Perhaps the "best" picture was one of the wave shots, but the most fun picture was the underwater shot of the green sea turtle. Overall communications and service from VRA was great. The driving directions and access information was easy to follow. We received lots of insider help from the condo owners who pointed us to several interesting places such as "Powerline Trail" which we enjoyed for the orchids, lizards and great views. My main advice for anyone using the unit would be "have fun" ... we did.
Clive S., COALDALE, ALBERTA, 3.3.10
The unit is lovely, located near the beach, within walking distance of the shops and a short drive from Hanalei bay. We enjoyed watching whales while eating breakfast and the visiting birds kept us entertained! I would definitely recommend this unit to friends.
Valerie S., Quadra Island, British Columbia, 1.29.10
What I liked best about the unit I rented was 1) the lovely location and views, 2) the fantastic neighbour who lent us a guide book and other things while we were there and was wonderful. The customer service I received was brilliant. I rang up about 4 problems with things, and they were all fixed the very next day. The best part of my trip was snorkelling with amazing tropical fish and turtles. The best restaurant I found was in Kapaa - can't remember the name - Pau Kuru or something like that - did lovely food and was a sort of pub/cafe type place. The best picture I took was of the canyon at Waimea which was amazing. I have already told my friends about swimming with 3 massive sea turtles for over an hour (that was actually on the big island though, not Kauai). My advice to someone else staying at this unit would be to make sure to look down at the sea for turtles, as you can regularly see them swimming just below the cliffs. The best "insider tip" I received while on my trip was to make the trip down to Queen's Bath near the condo. It was well worth the trip and swimming in the bath was quite magical. I didn't have time to kayak down the Wailua River this time, but if I ever get to Hawaii again, I will definitely do that. The only thing really missing in the condo is air conditioning. For someone coming from a cold climate, we found that the ceiling fan did not really cool things down enough so sleeping was quite difficult. On the other islands, we had air conditioning and this really made a difference to being able to cope with the heat.
Chris B., Dargaville, New Zealand, 8.30.09
Although the Bon Dance ceremonies are over for this year, I would definitely recommend that cultural event to anyone that is on the Island next year. We had a great time and the food booths featuring unique foods was a bonus. I pln on visiting again next year and this event is already on my calendar.
Ildebrando S., San Antonio, Texas, 8.20.09
Aloha, The unit was perfect. full kitchen, Nice sized bathroom and a wonderful large shower, the bed a big (a real plus), someone did a very nice job of decorating (modest and good taste, not flashy and gaudy), the view was fabulous and we loved the quiet. Most of all it was in an affordable range. The room has been kept clean and we very much appreciated the two fans which we used often. The NeNe (geese) were charming and the location was very good for our needs. We appreciated that there was a coffee maker. But the best thing about the arrangements was Sheila. Charming, helpful, nice sense of humor and always professional. I will deal with her anytime. Many thanks to Sheila. Mahalo, Rich and Pam D'Arcey
Rich and Pam D., FELTON, CA, 9.13.07
Mahalo! I loved it. A full sized ironing board would have been nice, but I just got back and I have some catching up on several fronts. thank you, Tom Fenlon
Thomas F., Dallas, Tx, 7.19.07
Well...The unit fit my needs perfectly. The unit was beautiful.
Ronn P., , , 11.30.05
great condo...
Amy L., Alexandria, VA, 11.3.05
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