Kauai reviews

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we felt comfortable, relaxed and pampered in this unit. the decor, location and personal touches from the owners made it unique from other rentals. we're already planning our next trip and are including this rental in the plans!

Beth S., New york, Ny, 1.2.10

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Everything was great, the town, the unit, the island, the vacation, would definitely return.

Matthew H., New York, NY, 1.2.10

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The house was spacious and very comfortable esp. as we had teenagers with us. However were disappointed with the lack of maintenance that prevented us from using the pool and the hot tub. There were also annoyances like the wasps that were on the upper deck. We could not use this area at all because of this. The window blinds did not function too well. Also not having a cutlery container in the dishwasher was a handicap.
We reported on these as soon as we took over the rental but apart from the pool being cleaned two days later (which unleashed a whole lot of mosquitoes, nothing else was attended to.
Trust the owners would consider reducing the rental they charged because the hot tub and pool were one of the reasons we rented the property.
Saji Weerasinghe

Saji W., Adelaide, South Australia, 12.21.09

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Ho'ohu Nani was AWESOME! A very comfortable, house with all the amenities and then some. The kids loved the pool, the beach was close by and even though the island has so much to do and so much to see, you never wanted to leave the relaxing atmosphere of the house. When you did, the people of Kauai were great. My advice to anyone wanting to stay here is Don't Hesitate and stay an extra week. We will be back soon! Thanks to the rental agency for a great recommendation and for a great vacation get away!

John S., Ault, CO, 11.9.09

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Hale Moana was a great place to stay; private, quite, relaxing, and all the amenities of home with no extra charge for the unbelievable sunsets. Customer service was great, two minor issues we noticed when we arrived were handled within hours of reporting them. I can't think of a down side worth mentioning in regards to staying in this unit, my wife and I enjoyed all 11 days there and would not hesitate to stay there again. If you do make it here be sure to ask the locals for direction to the Kipu falls swimming hole (the hike is well worth the effort) and if you'd like an unforgettable adventure be sure to make it up to the Port Allen airstrip for a motorized micro-light flight over the island with Jim Gaither at Big Sky Kauai. It may not replace a helicopter tour but its a most exhilarating experience and a very up-close view of things you'll never see otherwise. Many thanks to Home Away and Island Rentals for helping make our time on the island most memorable.

Ron P., Baltimore, Maryland, 10.24.09

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Larry S., Vaughan, Ontario Canada, 10.21.09

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we had a wonderful time. the house is absolutely fabulous. hope to come back in the future...
magda

Magda F., Cayucos, California, 10.19.09

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This rental suited our large group of 9 perfectly. There was ample space for the group to be together (for meals, cooking, etc) and enough private space as well. The location was ideal -- short 5 minute walk to the beach, yet away from the hustle and bustle. The pool area was beautiful and quiet. Also, so much was provided such as beach towels, boogie boards, cooler, hair dryers, toiletries that next time I will pack less!
We are quite active and I would say the highlight for some of our group was a strenuous 10 mile hike along the ridge of Waimea Canyon with spectacular views of the Na Pali coast. Also stunning was the 2 mile hike from Ke'e Beach on the north into the Na Pali coast. Also, some of us walked several miles straight from the unit to a beautiful beach with rugged coastline (past the golf course.)
We snorkeled at many areas -- Lawai was fabulous, and we saw a reef shark and octopus at Ke'e beach.
Boogie boarding at Brenneke was fun, although a little crowded. And some of the waves were deceptively strong!
Lydgate beach was the least favorite spot we visited.
We didn't eat out much, but the waitress at Grinds was extremely friendly and informative. I loved the fish tacos at Polynesia Cafe in Hanalei.
This was the perfect spot for our extended family to get together. I wish I had another week!

Britt B., Bozeman, MT, 10.19.09

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the view is what makes this property
upon arrival it was not very clean
we found out that we over paid by using your company
did not like how we were treated by your company..not enought aloha..
the pool was full of algea and very slippery
well i could go on but in closing please send me my deposit back asap

Michael and Tammy B., Las Vegas, NV, 10.15.09

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Bamboo Hale was lovely and serene, very private; the river running through the property helped promote a feeling of serenity and peace. The decor is just gorgeous; the kitchen is fabulous. I slept on the daybed in the front screened porch - I have never had a feeling of such "oneness" with nature! I would recommend it for two couples, or grandparents and a family unit; the separate master suite would be perfect for a couple. The downsides: it's very remote and not for everyone; it's far from the beach; it would not be a good choice for groups with small children, for safety reasons; the bathrooms are not "user friendly" - the clawfoot tubs, while interesting, are not as safe and practical as walk-in showers. I would recommend that you add specific instructions for using the DVD with TV, and perhaps leave some board games and cards for guests (it got dark about 6:30 PM...). Our customer service was excellent - Emma, the local contact, was very friendly, helpful, and accessible. I love the northside of Kauai, Hanalei, Princeville - we were disappointed that Ke'e Beach was closed to snorkeling and Tunnels was pretty wild. The best discovery was Allerton Gardens - wow!! We had great meals at Gaylord's, Brenneke's, and the Hanalei Colony. Next time, I want to be sure to book a catamaran cruise and see a show with Hawaiian music and dance; I also want to see the Queen's Bath in the Princeville area.

Mary H., Talent, OR, 10.12.09