Kauai reviews.

Luana of Hanalei Retreat - see comments on Ipo Lua...they are the same...

Ipo Lua of Hanalei Retreat - the unit had a lot of space...when we needed anything rob was there for us...we enjoyed just walking to the beach and to ching young village...everything was very close...we could have had better weather, more sun but it worked out....we loved just driving all over the island and discovering different things to do...we liked kalypso, bubba burgers, and the small family type restaurants...next time we return will have to come when the weather is warmer...we didn't get to learn how to surf...that will be on our next agenda...what a great trip...

The Plantations 121 - The Condo was great. It was very clean and comfortable. It was inconvenient to not have the phone accessible for use, as we had another party in another condo that we couldn't communicate with since we never got the phone number for this unit. (Cell phones were in roaming in Princeville). The only trouble we had was the driveway. It isn't completely paved, only partially paved (like runners). There was a very limited "turn around" space, and the grass at the end of the driveway got accidentally "drove over" and the caretaker wasn't very happy. We were very careful after the first time, but since the Unit is right on the corner of the main road, other people were turning around in our driveway, continuing to muddy it up. The caretaker then put stakes and tape up to prevent us from using the driveway to park our car, and when we returned late at night, we had no place to park as all the excess parking was taken. We didn't appreciate that. However, I wouldn't hesitate to stay at this Unit again. It was beautiful and a great value. Mahalo for giving us a wonderful place to stay... even if it did rain ALL week.

Hanalei Bay Villas 10 - this was a great place and we enjoyed it a lot,,we will be recommending it to our friends and we will be back

Waipouli Beach Resort C203 - We absolutely loved the unit. We were disappointed, though, that the resort is marketed as all beach front when our views were of the parking lots. We would have definitely made a different unit choice if that information would have been available. The only suggestion we have for the actual unit would be better lighting in the main living area.

Hale Aku Hanalei - Great place ... beautiful! Bedrooms great ... all good.
Best part of our trip was just hanging out in the area.
Bar Acuda was our favorite restaurant.
Advice ... be super careful with the floors!

I might avoid December next time it was a bit wet.

Next time we want to do more hiking and snorkeling ...

Thanks.

Mike D

Taylor House - What we liked best is that the house had many things from beach towels to snorkeling masks, boogie boards, beach mats, etc. that we could use. The kitchen had plenty of spices and equipment for cooking our meals including two grills outside on balcony and lower deck. We loved the view, birds that would come to eat the seeds provided on the balcony. There were games, movies, books, etc for our use. We loved the Kauai guide books and used them quite a bit.

Customer service I received was pretty prompt and responsive to our questions.

The best restaurant we found was CJs in Princeville.

My advice to someone else staying at this unit would be that it may cause allergy reactions because of the carpeting and what we thought smelled like bug spray.

The part of the trip we would recommend to others is Waimea Canyon (look outs and trails) and the lighthouse view was spectacular.

The best insider tip we received was what to do if you are caught in an undertow in the ocean. The water looked OK, but later we realized we should be looking for life guards or know what to do when caught in an undertow. So, go to beaches with life guards or where there are others around (especially surfers who can come to your rescue if necessary).

I would recommend having activities and places you want to eat planned in advance so you can make reservations
and schedules for yourself.

Hale Ani - What I liked best about the unit I rented was that it was clean, comfortable, perfectly located and had wifi service which is helpful for insider tips and directions around the island.

Mohalu Princeville - The best part of the rental was the quiet (except for the roosters the first night) and the quality of the rental. Our landlady was very respectful of our privacy, but very kind also. The idea of an outside shower was strange at first, but when I tried it I loved it. We fell in love with the Wake Up Breakfast Cafe in Hanalei Bay. I am sorry I didn't call your office back once we were on the island, I had dreadful trouble with my Sprint cell phone (really don't like that phone) and we were out so much I forgot to try another method. We definitely want to try other things on the island and would like to come when it is not so rainy. I am afraid our lovely studio is not good with two kids (an 18 and 15 year old) so we will need at least a two bedroom next time. They were glad to be on their own but want to explore Kauai themselves.

Regency at Poipu Kai 5 Bedroom - It's said that first impressions are the most important in judgment. When we walked in, tired from the travel and flustered because my family and I were having an argument at the time we arrived, the condo was so immaculate that we were silenced with glee. Air-conditioner was on (thank you); Christmas Tree was lit (nice); gorgeous tropical flowers sat on the table to greet us; your company even programmed Christmas melodies when we opened the TV armoire---WOW!!! My family of 12 w/ baby are very grateful.

The customer service we received leading up to our trip and during our stay was excellent and responsive.

The best part of our trip was the convenience of such a well-laid out floorplan; the kitchen was so well-equipped that we hardly had to eat out, saving us tons of cash. You furnished us with enough towels, not always a possible for such a large party.

The convenience of having a washer and dryer cannot be overstated. We had to wash our clothes and towels every single day, allowing us to pack less clothes in our luggage.

I tell everyone how perfect our stay was and how great our condo was.

I can easily say that when we go on our next vacation in Hawaii, we won't settle for a hotel room. You've spoiled us.

Thank you so much!!! Hawaiian Beach Rentals is certainly the company I will recommend.


David Sciarra and Anna Marie Lopez
Ecstatic Guests