Mark P.
January 2024
We took a trip with my parents (in their 70s) and family. The house was perfect. Multiple patios and sitting areas. The interior and exterior are beautifully furnished. Outdoor shower was a hit. Bedrooms were big and comfy, AC if you needed it. The pool was warm and was a great place to hangout. Beach chairs and towels for everyone! The property manager and owner were great and made the trip very special. Highly recommend staying here.
Rosie L.
December 2023
This property was perfect for our group. The four bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs suited our two families perfectly. We loved watching the sunset from the top lanai every evening.
The home is beautiful and full of character. I’d go back anytime.
We had everything we needed to cook in and bbq every night.
The pool was a hit with all. And we were happy there were some pool toys provided.
Location was great! Close to town for groceries/shopping. Some road noise but it didn't bother us at all. We loved going for runs and walks along the main road/beach. Highly recommend this property!
Rosie L.
December 2023
This property was perfect for our group. The four bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs suited our two families perfectly. We loved watching the sunset from the top lanai every evening.
The home is beautiful and full of character. I’d go back anytime.
We had everything we needed to cook in and bbq every night.
The pool was a hit with all. And we were happy there were some pool toys provided.
Location was great! Close to town for groceries/shopping. Some road noise but it didn't bother us at all. We loved going for runs and walks along the main road/beach. Highly recommend this property!
Amber W.
December 2023
One of the easiest, most pleasant VRBO experiences available. The home is incredibly gorgeous with so much history. Easy to find from airport at night, all the amenities we could ever need.
Some prior reviews mentioned neighbor/pool/AC warnings and complaints. We never had an issue with any of the requests as they are common sensical. The pool and lanai area is appropriately private and comfortable, and having a host remind renters of being respectful to the non-touristy, local neighborhood was absolutely reasonable. Don’t hesitate to book this property- you won’t regret it!
Amber W.
December 2023
One of the easiest, most pleasant VRBO experiences available. The home is incredibly gorgeous with so much history. Easy to find from airport at night, all the amenities we could ever need.
Some prior reviews mentioned neighbor/pool/AC warnings and complaints. We never had an issue with any of the requests as they are common sensical. The pool and lanai area is appropriately private and comfortable, and having a host remind renters of being respectful to the non-touristy, local neighborhood was absolutely reasonable. Don’t hesitate to book this property- you won’t regret it!
Danelle D.
October 2023
This property is simply amazing. These home owners are a very generous family that really understand how to make this an experience for you.
This home is a very large property with a sunset you will never forget. It's a quieter side of the island but one where you can have a ton of time with your family and then do day trips to busier sides of the island.
We enjoyed every minute on this property and we hope we are invited back!!!!!
Danelle D.
September 2023
This property is simply amazing. These home owners are a very generous family that really understand how to make this an experience for you.
This home is a very large property with a sunset you will never forget. It's a quieter side of the island but one where you can have a ton of time with your family and then do day trips to busier sides of the island.
We enjoyed every minute on this property and we hope we are invited back!!!!!
Jill A.
September 2023
This modernized farm house has tons of space; the property was amazing and private for our family gathering of six. We loved to watch the sunset from the house or easily walk across the street to the ocean for the perfect viewing. Because it's on the west side of the island we ended up driving more but it was worth it as we ended our days there in the pool. My only complaint was I thought the kitchen had an off-putting smell to it but that would not stop me from renting it again.
Bryan C.
September 2023
House is beautiful, pool is great, views are incredible. Road in front is busy and goes all night, didn't really bother us. Front yard is large. Ocean view is incredible. The area is very quiet, and the house is a short drive to the grocery store. This area is definitely a little further away from the touristy part of the island which we enjoyed.
Jill A.
September 2023
This modernized farm house has tons of space; the property was amazing and private for our family gathering of six. We loved to watch the sunset from the house or easily walk across the street to the ocean for the perfect viewing. Because it's on the west side of the island we ended up driving more but it was worth it as we ended our days there in the pool. My only complaint was I thought the kitchen had an off-putting smell to it but that would not stop me from renting it again.
George B.
September 2023
This was our third trip to this house in the last 8 years and always have a great time! It is so relaxing and plenty of space for everyone! Scott is excellent at providing information for the home and responds very fast with questions. We will be coming back again to enjoy the house!
Abby E.
September 2023
We absolutely LOVED our stay in this classic plantation house, beautifully designed with amazing views of the ocean. I actually thought the house was closer to Poipu when I booked it and didn't know much about Waimea, but we ended up loving the location. Hanapepe is nearby for fantastic food and a great vintage shop and the more touristy areas in Poipu are close by. We also loved hiking in Waimea canyon. This is a really special home. (It's not updated so if you are looking for modern bathrooms and showers, this is not for you.). Our only regret is that we didn't have more time there!
Abby E.
September 2023
We absolutely LOVED our stay in this classic plantation house, beautifully designed with amazing views of the ocean. I actually thought the house was closer to Poipu when I booked it and didn't know much about Waimea, but we ended up loving the location. Hanapepe is nearby for fantastic food and a great vintage shop and the more touristy areas in Poipu are close by. We also loved hiking in Waimea canyon. This is a really special home. (It's not updated so if you are looking for modern bathrooms and showers, this is not for you.). Our only regret is that we didn't have more time there!
Bryan C.
September 2023
House is beautiful, pool is great, views are incredible. Road in front is busy and goes all night, didn't really bother us. Front yard is large. Ocean view is incredible. The area is very quiet, and the house is a short drive to the grocery store. This area is definitely a little further away from the touristy part of the island which we enjoyed.
George B.
August 2023
This was our third trip to this house in the last 8 years and always have a great time! It is so relaxing and plenty of space for everyone! Scott is excellent at providing information for the home and responds very fast with questions. We will be coming back again to enjoy the house!
Allison C.
July 2023
Our extended family of 7 enjoyed having so much space, and being able to see the ocean from the lanai, hear the waves, and watch the sunset every evening. The outdoor shower was our favorite feature of the house! It’s a historic home with the expected creaky floors and small signs of its age, but we loved imagining all the families who had stayed there before us over the past century! It was hot outside during our stay (record high temperatures maybe?) and the kitchen got really hot while cooking (using the grill was preferred), but other than that we found the breezes and fans kept it comfortable throughout, and the bedroom AC was awesome. The traffic noise from the road was loud at times, but we felt that was a suitable compromise for being oceanfront; the highway runs along the ocean for much of area near Kekaha. We loved being on the west side, sheltered from much of the tourist activity on Kauai (even in mid-July). As mentioned in previous reviews, the neighbors house (and back door) are very close to the pool, but we didn’t see or hear from them the whole time - even though they were home. So using the pool felt quite pleasant and private for us. The gas range in the kitchen works but is a little finicky, band it has a weird lighting issue that probably need to be addressed soon for safety (will send detailed message to property manager about that).
Angelina O.
July 2023
We had such a wonderful time! The house was perfect in every way! Having our morning coffee on the upper lanai, walking across the street for the sunset & lounging by the pool…everything was perfect! We will be back!
Allison C.
July 2023
Our extended family of 7 enjoyed having so much space, and being able to see the ocean from the lanai, hear the waves, and watch the sunset every evening. The outdoor shower was our favorite feature of the house! It’s a historic home with the expected creaky floors and small signs of its age, but we loved imagining all the families who had stayed there before us over the past century! It was hot outside during our stay (record high temperatures maybe?) and the kitchen got really hot while cooking (using the grill was preferred), but other than that we found the breezes and fans kept it comfortable throughout, and the bedroom AC was awesome. The traffic noise from the road was loud at times, but we felt that was a suitable compromise for being oceanfront; the highway runs along the ocean for much of area near Kekaha. We loved being on the west side, sheltered from much of the tourist activity on Kauai (even in mid-July). As mentioned in previous reviews, the neighbors house (and back door) are very close to the pool, but we didn’t see or hear from them the whole time - even though they were home. So using the pool felt quite pleasant and private for us. The gas range in the kitchen works but is a little finicky, band it has a weird lighting issue that probably need to be addressed soon for safety (will send detailed message to property manager about that).
Angelina O.
July 2023
We had such a wonderful time! The house was perfect in every way! Having our morning coffee on the upper lanai, walking across the street for the sunset & lounging by the pool…everything was perfect! We will be back!
valorie c.
June 2023
The house was gorgeous, view spectacular, well stocked with all things for large families. Scott was quick and kind to respond to my many questions-- it was WONDERFUL
valorie c.
June 2023
The house was gorgeous, view spectacular, well stocked with all things for large families. Scott was quick and kind to respond to my many questions-- it was WONDERFUL
Sandy S.
June 2023
The property is gorgeous! It’s spacious and beautifully decorated. The grounds are well kept. It’s a true classic Hawaiian treasure. We had a concern with the stove smelling of gas and called the contact who immediately picked up and handled the situation.
Over all it was fantastic!
tracie k.
June 2023
Beautiful House! Gorgeous view very quiet area, house was clean! I felt like it had a vibe of the old Hawaii style! very cool! open a window and you hear the ocean with a nice ocean breeze! has a cooler and cool beach chairs! great sunset too! pool was so refreshing with dove birds every where! will be back to rent again!
Marilyn S.
June 2023
Fantastic historic plantation on the sunny west side. Beautifully restored and furnished. There are so many comfortable places to relax and enjoy your time with family, including hammocks on the upstairs lanai. Everyone enjoyed cooking in the well appointed kitchen and outside gas grill. The pool was a favorite of everyone from grandparents to our 8 month old.
The outdoor shower was the best.
We would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a great place for family to gather.
Sandy S.
May 2023
The property is gorgeous! It’s spacious and beautifully decorated. The grounds are well kept. It’s a true classic Hawaiian treasure. We had a concern with the stove smelling of gas and called the contact who immediately picked up and handled the situation.
Over all it was fantastic!
Marilyn S.
May 2023
Fantastic historic plantation on the sunny west side. Beautifully restored and furnished. There are so many comfortable places to relax and enjoy your time with family, including hammocks on the upstairs lanai. Everyone enjoyed cooking in the well appointed kitchen and outside gas grill. The pool was a favorite of everyone from grandparents to our 8 month old.
The outdoor shower was the best.
We would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a great place for family to gather.
tracie k.
May 2023
Beautiful House! Gorgeous view very quiet area, house was clean! I felt like it had a vibe of the old Hawaii style! very cool! open a window and you hear the ocean with a nice ocean breeze! has a cooler and cool beach chairs! great sunset too! pool was so refreshing with dove birds every where! will be back to rent again!
Ashlan O.
May 2023
We enjoyed our stay and absolutely loved the location to explore Kauai. The private pool was wonderful and the ocean views were stunning. We enjoyed the extensive outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining. The property manager was very responsive and check in process was easy. This is an older home that has a lot of character and was tastefully decorated. Mahalo for a wonderful stay and week in paradise with family.
May 2023
The house was perfect. Enjoyed the large house, seating areas, lanais and pool all as offered. Chairs and umbrellas and cooler were great for our beach days. Beds were comfortable and we all enjoyed this house very much! Hope to be able to come back one day . Book it! You won’t regret it!
Ashlan O.
May 2023
We enjoyed our stay and absolutely loved the location to explore Kauai. The private pool was wonderful and the ocean views were stunning. We enjoyed the extensive outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining. The property manager was very responsive and check in process was easy. This is an older home that has a lot of character and was tastefully decorated. Mahalo for a wonderful stay and week in paradise with family.
Stephen S.
April 2023
Was true to the description - the charm of this old plantation home was exceptional. From the squeaky floors to the old windows, to the great outside areas..
April 2023
The house was perfect. Enjoyed the large house, seating areas, lanais and pool all as offered. Chairs and umbrellas and cooler were great for our beach days. Beds were comfortable and we all enjoyed this house very much! Hope to be able to come back one day . Book it! You won’t regret it!
Stephen S.
April 2023
Was true to the description - the charm of this old plantation home was exceptional. From the squeaky floors to the old windows, to the great outside areas..
Blythe F.
March 2023
Cannot say enough good things about this home and the incredible property. It is the ideal place for relaxation and play. The fully outfitted outfitted, the perfect temp in the backyard pool, the luscious landscaping, the lanais with softly whirring fans, the ocean views -- it's enough to make you never want to leave! Will definitely be back!
Blythe F.
March 2023
Cannot say enough good things about this home and the incredible property. It is the ideal place for relaxation and play. The fully outfitted outfitted, the perfect temp in the backyard pool, the luscious landscaping, the lanais with softly whirring fans, the ocean views -- it's enough to make you never want to leave! Will definitely be back!
Laura C.
January 2023
We loved our time here! The house is beautiful, breathtaking views from all the lanai’s, clean and spacious home, pool was amazing! There was everything we needed for our stay and communication with owners was excellent.
We had an incredible family vacation and felt like we were at our own resort!!
Loved it!
Thank you so much!
Bela M.
December 2022
Great plantation house on the quiet and drier side of the island. Beautiful sunset ocean views. The house was very clean. Plenty of outdoor living space to enjoy the mornings and evenings. One of the best properties we have stayed at. We plan on returning in the future!!!
Laura C.
December 2022
We loved our time here! The house is beautiful, breathtaking views from all the lanai’s, clean and spacious home, pool was amazing! There was everything we needed for our stay and communication with owners was excellent.
We had an incredible family vacation and felt like we were at our own resort!!
Loved it!
Thank you so much!
Bela M.
December 2022
Great plantation house on the quiet and drier side of the island. Beautiful sunset ocean views. The house was very clean. Plenty of outdoor living space to enjoy the mornings and evenings. One of the best properties we have stayed at. We plan on returning in the future!!!
Cynthia O.
December 2022
I loved this spacious house! Full front ocean view from two levels - fabulous! There are multiple gathering places in the house and on all three lanais, all with comfortable furniture. The heated pool is a real gem. Located outside under a plumeria tree was everyone's favorite shower.
The highway along the beach is quite busy 24/7, but after a day or two I got used to it. The backyard blocks out much of the traffic noise and is a nice place to read, sunbathe, swim, and enjoy a meal.
Cynthia O.
November 2022
I loved this spacious house! Full front ocean view from two levels - fabulous! There are multiple gathering places in the house and on all three lanais, all with comfortable furniture. The heated pool is a real gem. Located outside under a plumeria tree was everyone's favorite shower.
The highway along the beach is quite busy 24/7, but after a day or two I got used to it. The backyard blocks out much of the traffic noise and is a nice place to read, sunbathe, swim, and enjoy a meal.
Molly C.
November 2022
Me and my family walked into this home with wide eyes and smiles. This property was an absolute joy! Big enough so that 6 of us could spread out and have our own quiet time. Furnished magnificently. The lanai’s brought so much sunset joy. The star gazing from the front lawn was crazy. The kitchen was complete with everything we needed and more. Highly recommended! We will never forget it.
Jordan A.
November 2022
This home has a lot of character and history. With this comes a misguided description of what is lacking in this home.
With the age of the construction of this home, you can hear everything happening in other parts. This was fine with us because it was only my husband, our 4 year old daughter, my mom and myself. If you had a larger party staying and wanted quiet moments from your other friends or family this could become difficult.
There is only air conditioning in the bedrooms. This is completely misrepresented in the description. This is difficult when cooking or in other parts of the home since it was very hot when we were staying here. They have many signs that state to only use the air conditioning when sleeping and at no other point of the stay. This completely disrupted my moms working vacation because there was no cool place for her to sit and work during the day in the home.
We received an email from the property manager making it very clear that he understood the tone of his email but we couldn’t have anyone at the home that wasn’t originally listed at any part of the day without his permission. I’m going to assume they have had issues with guests in the past but this should have been stated before our reservation was excepted along with this home having strict quiet hours of 8 pm- 8 am and to talk quiet in the home during these hours as well. This email was very disappointing and felt like a clear after we are booked restrictions.
The pool is extremely close to the neighbors home, and it is clear she has issues with use of guests using the pool. We were swimming with our daughter and she came out of her home talking loud to another person about us using it at 6 pm. We immediately got out of the pool because we were so uncomfortable.
This homes view is unbelievably beautiful and the porches are epic. The furniture is extremely comfortable as well. The road noise…is ridiculously loud! This completely took away from the relaxing sound of the ocean.
We caught many baby lizards in the kitchen and on the last night a cockroach all that we returned to the outdoors, so don’t be surprised if you find surprises as well.
Overall the beds are comfortable, the kitchen has everything you need to cook, the decor of the home is beautiful, the pool is warm and fun, there are plenty of towels, the beach toys and chairs are amazing. I don’t think we will ever stay at this home again, but appreciate the history of it.
Molly C.
November 2022
Me and my family walked into this home with wide eyes and smiles. This property was an absolute joy! Big enough so that 6 of us could spread out and have our own quiet time. Furnished magnificently. The lanai’s brought so much sunset joy. The star gazing from the front lawn was crazy. The kitchen was complete with everything we needed and more. Highly recommended! We will never forget it.
Jordan A.
November 2022
This home has a lot of character and history. With this comes a misguided description of what is lacking in this home.
With the age of the construction of this home, you can hear everything happening in other parts. This was fine with us because it was only my husband, our 4 year old daughter, my mom and myself. If you had a larger party staying and wanted quiet moments from your other friends or family this could become difficult.
There is only air conditioning in the bedrooms. This is completely misrepresented in the description. This is difficult when cooking or in other parts of the home since it was very hot when we were staying here. They have many signs that state to only use the air conditioning when sleeping and at no other point of the stay. This completely disrupted my moms working vacation because there was no cool place for her to sit and work during the day in the home.
We received an email from the property manager making it very clear that he understood the tone of his email but we couldn’t have anyone at the home that wasn’t originally listed at any part of the day without his permission. I’m going to assume they have had issues with guests in the past but this should have been stated before our reservation was excepted along with this home having strict quiet hours of 8 pm- 8 am and to talk quiet in the home during these hours as well. This email was very disappointing and felt like a clear after we are booked restrictions.
The pool is extremely close to the neighbors home, and it is clear she has issues with use of guests using the pool. We were swimming with our daughter and she came out of her home talking loud to another person about us using it at 6 pm. We immediately got out of the pool because we were so uncomfortable.
This homes view is unbelievably beautiful and the porches are epic. The furniture is extremely comfortable as well. The road noise…is ridiculously loud! This completely took away from the relaxing sound of the ocean.
We caught many baby lizards in the kitchen and on the last night a cockroach all that we returned to the outdoors, so don’t be surprised if you find surprises as well.
Overall the beds are comfortable, the kitchen has everything you need to cook, the decor of the home is beautiful, the pool is warm and fun, there are plenty of towels, the beach toys and chairs are amazing. I don’t think we will ever stay at this home again, but appreciate the history of it.
Darlene S.
October 2022
Wonderful!
Jane B.
October 2022
We loved staying in this house. Great location and the house has old wood floors and a great kitchen. We really enjoyed the pool. I would recommend this property to all looking for a beautiful place to stay while on Kauai.
Kim O.
October 2022
We loved this house! The views are amazing. We really enjoyed the outdoor living. There is plenty of room for everyone. The pool is awesome. The kitchen had everything you need. The beds were comfortable. You get the idea! You can’t go wrong if you choose this as your home while on Kauai! Oh- and Scott was great to work with! Thank you!
Kim O.
October 2022
We loved this house! The views are amazing. We really enjoyed the outdoor living. There is plenty of room for everyone. The pool is awesome. The kitchen had everything you need. The beds were comfortable. You get the idea! You can’t go wrong if you choose this as your home while on Kauai! Oh- and Scott was great to work with! Thank you!
Jane B.
September 2022
We loved staying in this house. Great location and the house has old wood floors and a great kitchen. We really enjoyed the pool. I would recommend this property to all looking for a beautiful place to stay while on Kauai.
Joanne M.
September 2022
Wonderful stay with family. Loved the location. Enjoyed seeing and listening to the waves from the front porches. The pool was a great bonus. Will be back again!!
Darlene S.
September 2022
Wonderful!
paul b.
August 2022
This was by far the best VRBO we have ever rented and that says a lot since we travel frequently.
The plantation style house was so neat.
The pool was really nice to use when it was hot and we didn’t want to go to the beach.
There is a mango tree in the yard and we enjoyed the fresh mangos daily. We got very creative with mango recipes.
If you’re a party group, this is not the place for you. The neighbors are picky about the noise levels.
We basically lived on the porches. The fans outside are a nice touch.
Our group of 8 did not want to leave.
Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your amazing house.
Joanne M.
August 2022
Wonderful stay with family. Loved the location. Enjoyed seeing and listening to the waves from the front porches. The pool was a great bonus. Will be back again!!
paul b.
August 2022
This was by far the best VRBO we have ever rented and that says a lot since we travel frequently.
The plantation style house was so neat.
The pool was really nice to use when it was hot and we didn’t want to go to the beach.
There is a mango tree in the yard and we enjoyed the fresh mangos daily. We got very creative with mango recipes.
If you’re a party group, this is not the place for you. The neighbors are picky about the noise levels.
We basically lived on the porches. The fans outside are a nice touch.
Our group of 8 did not want to leave.
Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your amazing house.
Mary Beth B.
July 2022
Property is lovely and we loved the location. It was our 50th wedding anniversary with our children and grandchildren.
Mary Beth B.
June 2022
Property is lovely and we loved the location. It was our 50th wedding anniversary with our children and grandchildren.
Julie E.
June 2022
Great home for our family vacation! Celebrated our parents 56th anniversary and mother's day. Home was as advertised. We used every part of this home - played games at the dining room table, enjoyed morning coffee on the front lanai, read & talked on the back lanai, watched tv and enjoyed sunsets o upper lanai. Weather was great everyday, so having only a/c in the bedrooms was fine. We never used the a/c in our room.....we loved sleeping with the doors open listening to ocean. There was traffic but nothing we aren't used to being from Vegas / L.A. The ocean waves pretty much drowned out the traffic....with exception of some loud vehicles/radios. The pool is fabulous and we used it everyday!
Here's a few suggestions we have: The cleaners could do a better job. There were still some spider webs inside, fridge could have been wiped down inside/out (although there was a note to make sure the fridge doors were closed, it really should be replaced), the bbq was pretty old/dirty & had a broken heating element and should be replaced and the oven needs to be cleaned. More toilet paper/paper towels should be provided for 7 people/11 days.
Overall experience was great though and would love to stay again sometime. Definitely recommend.
Jamie D.
May 2022
Plenty of room for the 6 of us to spread out and enjoy the property. Kitchen had everything we needed. The pool was so nice to take a swim in or sunbathe around. Beds were super comfy. Would definitely stay again!
Richard W.
May 2022
We stayed at this property last year and loved it, so ... we came back. We had another great visit. This is not a resort property, it is a genuine Hawaiian house which is one reason we like it. It is classic and well-furnished. You can almost feel the history here. The kids (and some adults) loved the pool. The mango tree kept us supplied with fresh fruit (dropping mangos every day). Easy access to a lot of fun spots on the south island. Property manager was always very responsive and easy to work with.
Teaka B.
May 2022
Wonderful place to stay. Beautiful and comfortable furniture in all spaces ( inside and out). Master suites were amazing. Mattresses very comfortable and clean. Great view. Pool was perfect addition to the property. Delicious mangoes and beautiful plantings surrounded house. Traffic could be loud but otherwise very private and conducive to relaxation
Julie B.
April 2022
Our stay was absolutely heavenly! The home and location were perfect. The property manager was awesome and took care of all of our needs. This home has such an incredible warmth and beauty we cant wait to return! Maholo !
Mike G.
March 2022
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was beautiful and comfortable. The view off the veranda is amazing. The pool was very clean and fun. The beds were comfortable and the A/C worked well although it was only needed in the evening. Kekaha beach down the road had miles of sand and almost no people. The local town Waimea had everything we needed for our stay. The communication was always responsive and friendly. We had a great time.
Alan N.
March 2022
Wonderful and charming home across from the beach. We enjoyed our stay immensely. The home is well furnished, supplied and clean. All the amenities and more are provided. The pool provided memorable entertainment for our family and grandson. We will be coming back not soon enough. Mahalo.
Jeffrey U.
March 2022
Beautiful house with lots of room. Location is away from major tourist areas so more quiet with less traffic. Close to a great beach and hiking but not overly crowded. All the amenities you need for a great stay.
Julie T.
March 2022
We stayed at this home for ten nights during Feb 2022. The house was not accurate to the description online and I would strongly caution anyone considering staying here. We had maintenance on the property for at least 6/10 days attempting to fix all of the issues.
1) Upon arrival we noticed five 360 cameras placed along the outside house pillars. Many of which were a few feet from bedroom windows and the pool. We felt incredibly uncomfortable as cameras were not listed on the VRBO house description. My 11 year old went to bed the first night crying and referred to the house as “scary” and “sketchy”. We complained to VRBO the next morning. The property manager called us, but he was extremely rude and told our family we should not have called VRBO and that if I left a bad review on this house he would respond that I was “unreasonable”. Long story short, we were completely within our rights to call VRBO as they offer a customer service and complaint hotline. In addition, undisclosed cameras are clearly against the VRBO policies. The cameras were taken down on our 2nd day, but the first two days we basically shot by the fact that we hated being there, could not enjoy the home, and had to deal with a maintenance person removing cameras.
2) The pool heater and filter didn’t work for the first 6 days. There were nice attempts made to keep the pool clean by the property manager, but the outdoor shower was only cold water and the pool wasn’t pleasant for older members of our party. We had an electrician on the property two days and pool cleaner three days disrupting our privacy.
3) This house is full of character, but has an appearance of neglect. The floors in the kitchen were not clean upon arrival and the 2nd bathroom upstairs is full of moldy grout and the tub clogged constantly. The walls throughout the home are in need of paint as they are peeling and dirty.
4) The house felt unsafe. Original windows (almost 100 years old) often would not open or nearly fell out at opening. There was one smoke detector for the entire home which we felt was not enough. There wasn’t even a smoke detector in the kitchen.
5) The road is noisy and our parents who stayed with us did not get good sleep the entire stay.
We did love the view and size of the yard/outdoor space. In addition, the furniture is amazing and very tasteful. Ultimately we would never stay here again. We felt duped by the description of a “private chic” beach house.
Dana M.
January 2022
The house was gorgeous and spacious. We were celebrating a birthday and the new year. We had both residents and visitors in the house, old and young. Everyone was able to enjoy one another but also have their own quiet time.
The pool and outside shower were excellent.
We crossed the street and watched the sunset most nights.
Beautiful
Jessica H.
January 2022
We spent 10 days at this gorgeous Plantation House on the West shore of Kauai. The house was even more beautiful than the listing showed, was sparkling clean, and furnished in the most comfortable and lovely furnishings. There was a covered patio that wrapped around most of the house, front to back, and provided so many places to eat, socialize, read and relax. The kitchen was completely stocked with every appliance, pots and pans, and all we needed to cook most of our meals there. The saline pool was fantastic, warm and we swam every day. There was an outdoor shower that was also a dream! The location had pros and cons. The Pros were that it had a great view, just across the street from the beach, and being on the West side of island, was much less touristy. We loved shopping at local markets and found several special restaurants we loved in Hanapepe and Waimea. The cons were that being so far West, except for Waimea Canyon, it took a long time to get anywhere else on the island, on two lane highway with lots of traffic! Also, the street noise in front of the house was much greater than other reviews let on. We found we needed to keep our screen doors shut at night, and mostly sat in backyard due to annoying noise. However, we still loved the house and had an incredible stay, and would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Glen D.
November 2021
My entire family stayed at the Plantation House (seven people, ages 30-65) for a week in late September, and every single one of us would give this property 5 stars. It was a terrific home and not only met, but actually exceeded each of our individual expectations. Here is why this property is so special:
• Property:
o House sits on a huge lot, directly across the road from the ocean. Although initially concerned about crossing the Kaumualii Highway, it was not that busy (and easy to see oncoming traffic). There is not a huge beach (which is also dependent upon high / low tides) however do not pass up the opportunity to cross the road and sit on either the boulders or the beach to watch the sunsets. We did this several times. Honestly however, you can enjoy the sunset by sitting on one of the two front porches (first & second floors). The two front bedrooms have a shared porch—several evenings used this area for star gazing!
o Beautifully landscaped (front and back) and meticulously maintained
o The house is truly a plantation style with wrap around porches and high-end outdoor furniture (where we spent a lot of time)
o The pool was wonderful. This was probably the most used space—perfect to relax in after a day of adventuring around the island.
• Home:
o Large home with tons of space to “spread out” and have privacy (noise did not carry)
o Extra Large kitchen with lots of space and room—we found ourselves hanging out in this space not only to cook (together) but to visit. Every / any kitchen supply / utensil you would every need was provided. The extra space in the pantry was a plus.
o All furnishings very, very nice and comfortable. Really liked the over-sized dining room table—great for family dinners and games.
o All bedrooms large with lots of closet and storage space
o Every possible provision provided: Washing machine and dryer (with detergent / dryer sheets), hair dryers, lots of towels (bath and beach), kitchen cleaning products / garbage bags, soaps, shampoos, iron & board
• Owner / Management:
o Very friendly--timely communication, responsive to questions. Could not have been more helpful.
We truly could not have been happier with this property. Staying in this home took our vacation to another level. We will definitely plan our next trip to Kauai around this home’s availability.
David N.
July 2021
Wonderful home and location.
Sierra G.
July 2021
Lovely house with terrific views! We really enjoyed our stay with the whole family (parents & children alike). Accommodations are large and everyone had plenty of space to relax! Pool was great for afternoon cool off. Loved it here!
Michael H.
June 2021
So enjoyed our stay here. The salt water pool is great. Shoreline views and the ocean sounds at night. House is great and decor is very nice!
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