Charles
January 2024
Upscale and beautiful. Downside was finding someone using my parking spot, and the costly cleaning fee
Michele P.
October 2023
Partner and I just finished up a stay here and the space of the property was perfect for us (we spent most days out and only really used the unit to have breakfast/sleep). The view from the lanai was amazing and being so close to beaches was awesome. Only two pain points: There was never any parking when we got back to the unit, and there were A LOT of rules.
Unit 1 has dedicated parking, Unit 2 (ours) has a ‘permit’ to park in permit spots. We didn’t realize that if there was no ‘permit’ spots you were pretty much screwed. We got back late most nights and there were some really sus people parked in the “permit” spaces/making little camps around their cars so we had to find random places to park and worried about our rental constantly. Partner woke up early each day to move our rental into a permit spot before we headed out for the day.
The cleaning rules were a lot for being charged a cleaning fee. When we got to the rental there were some dirty things (hair stuck to the closet mirror in the bathroom, cups weren’t clean, etc.) and we were surprised to be responsible for cleaning the toilets for the cleaning people, washing the towels, ensuring no sand, etc. before leaving. Never been so stressed at checkout to make sure all the rules were followed... we actually didn’t use some of the amenities so we didn’t have to spend extra time cleaning.
Overall great place, just leave time to clean and be comfy with inconsistent/spotty parking.
Michele P.
October 2023
Partner and I just finished up a stay here and the space of the property was perfect for us (we spent most days out and only really used the unit to have breakfast/sleep). The view from the lanai was amazing and being so close to beaches was awesome. Only two pain points: There was never any parking when we got back to the unit, and there were A LOT of rules.
Unit 1 has dedicated parking, Unit 2 (ours) has a ‘permit’ to park in permit spots. We didn’t realize that if there was no ‘permit’ spots you were pretty much screwed. We got back late most nights and there were some really sus people parked in the “permit” spaces/making little camps around their cars so we had to find random places to park and worried about our rental constantly. Partner woke up early each day to move our rental into a permit spot before we headed out for the day.
The cleaning rules were a lot for being charged a cleaning fee. When we got to the rental there were some dirty things (hair stuck to the closet mirror in the bathroom, cups weren’t clean, etc.) and we were surprised to be responsible for cleaning the toilets for the cleaning people, washing the towels, ensuring no sand, etc. before leaving. Never been so stressed at checkout to make sure all the rules were followed... we actually didn’t use some of the amenities so we didn’t have to spend extra time cleaning.
Overall great place, just leave time to clean and be comfy with inconsistent/spotty parking.
Reid D.
October 2023
The place was as described, very clean and had sufficient indoor amenities. Communication with the owner was difficult as he was in Baltimore MD (7 hours difference). There was a person identified as the local property manager who was COMPLETELY non responsive.
The parking arrangements were not clear - unknown to us when we arrived at 7:30 pm there are 2 Apartment at the same address. The other apartment had a marked parking spot, but our apartment had to park in a general parking spot. Not knowing this We parked in the spot dedicated to the address. The people staying in the other apartment knocked on our door and asked us to move. I called & texted the “on site” contact person to get guidance (she never got back with me) . We figured it ourselves.
The beach chairs were old, rusted and broken. While the furnishings were nice, it was apparent that the bathroom was very old - extensive rust on the shower curtain rod & sliding door runners. The glass bowl sink was corroded at the bottom. We only used it to brush our teeth and shaving. On the 3rd day we went to the beach, returned to find the glass bowl sink had shattered sending glass shards everywhere.
We promptly checked out the next day.
Reid D.
October 2023
The place was as described, very clean and had sufficient indoor amenities. Communication with the owner was difficult as he was in Baltimore MD (7 hours difference). There was a person identified as the local property manager who was COMPLETELY non responsive.
The parking arrangements were not clear - unknown to us when we arrived at 7:30 pm there are 2 Apartment at the same address. The other apartment had a marked parking spot, but our apartment had to park in a general parking spot. Not knowing this We parked in the spot dedicated to the address. The people staying in the other apartment knocked on our door and asked us to move. I called & texted the “on site” contact person to get guidance (she never got back with me) . We figured it ourselves.
The beach chairs were old, rusted and broken. While the furnishings were nice, it was apparent that the bathroom was very old - extensive rust on the shower curtain rod & sliding door runners. The glass bowl sink was corroded at the bottom. We only used it to brush our teeth and shaving. On the 3rd day we went to the beach, returned to find the glass bowl sink had shattered sending glass shards everywhere.
We promptly checked out the next day.
Liz S.
August 2023
Our stay was great! The condo is in a lovely location & has everything you need. We highly recommend and would book again.
Liz S.
August 2023
Our stay was great! The condo is in a lovely location & has everything you need. We highly recommend and would book again.
Thierry R.
July 2023
Very nice and well located. Great view of the mountain. Very close to Hanalei beach.
Cindy L.
July 2023
We enjoyed our stay very much. We understood that it was a studio, but it had mostly everything we needed. Our only real complaint was the policy of having to wash the towels before we left. This is impossible since the wash/dry cycle is so terribly long. We had to go to a laundromat 30 minutes away in order to comply with this rule. We've rented vrbo homes many times & have never had to wash our towels before check out. We would have appreciated at least a small cooler for the beach and an extra set of beach towels, but the nice, new set of snorkel equipment was great! All in all, it was a good place!
Thierry R.
June 2023
Very nice and well located. Great view of the mountain. Very close to Hanalei beach.
Cindy L.
June 2023
We enjoyed our stay very much. We understood that it was a studio, but it had mostly everything we needed. Our only real complaint was the policy of having to wash the towels before we left. This is impossible since the wash/dry cycle is so terribly long. We had to go to a laundromat 30 minutes away in order to comply with this rule. We've rented vrbo homes many times & have never had to wash our towels before check out. We would have appreciated at least a small cooler for the beach and an extra set of beach towels, but the nice, new set of snorkel equipment was great! All in all, it was a good place!
Gilbert C.
June 2023
Condo not as described. Much worse condition that what we expected including cleanliness. Nothing to cook on in kitchen. If you google the address they give you, the description comes up differant than the actual condo. You will be very disappointed with this place.
Gilbert C.
May 2023
Condo not as described. Much worse condition that what we expected including cleanliness. Nothing to cook on in kitchen. If you google the address they give you, the description comes up differant than the actual condo. You will be very disappointed with this place.
Hanna H.
May 2023
We had detailed instructions for retrieving keys, however difficulties with opening the lock box. Great view, especially sunset from across the street. We were disappointed with the “kitchen “. Almost total lack of counter/prep space. There are 3 drawers, one has silverware, the other two have cleaning supplies and a dish drying rack. NO dishwasher. The coffee pots sit on a shelf and have to be plugged in on the counter top. There is no cabinet, only a shelf with plates, glasses (plastic), coffee pots and a toaster. There is an air fryer, but according to the instructions, required silicon inserts are missing. There are two plastic chairs without any available cushions and a small side table on the lanai. Not suitable for eating a meal. Best room is the bathroom, nice cabinet and more counter space than in the kitchen. Nice shower.
The pictures still show the old sofa and chair as well as the new one that does not include a chair of any kind. We found them to somewhat uncomfortable.
Rémi C.
May 2023
Same as another reviewer - I was comparing multiple units with a kitchen/kitchenette, and assumed there would at least be a hot plate. There is a rice cooker but it wasn't working. Because there are very few restaurants in the area this makes it better for shorter stays. I think a single hot plate would make a big difference. I appreciated the snorkeling equipment on the balcony, although make sure to check the masks and fins before heading out - there were a few broken fins and masks. Other than that this was a great place to stay and we enjoyed our time!
Hanna H.
May 2023
We had detailed instructions for retrieving keys, however difficulties with opening the lock box. Great view, especially sunset from across the street. We were disappointed with the “kitchen “. Almost total lack of counter/prep space. There are 3 drawers, one has silverware, the other two have cleaning supplies and a dish drying rack. NO dishwasher. The coffee pots sit on a shelf and have to be plugged in on the counter top. There is no cabinet, only a shelf with plates, glasses (plastic), coffee pots and a toaster. There is an air fryer, but according to the instructions, required silicon inserts are missing. There are two plastic chairs without any available cushions and a small side table on the lanai. Not suitable for eating a meal. Best room is the bathroom, nice cabinet and more counter space than in the kitchen. Nice shower.
The pictures still show the old sofa and chair as well as the new one that does not include a chair of any kind. We found them to somewhat uncomfortable.
Rémi C.
April 2023
Same as another reviewer - I was comparing multiple units with a kitchen/kitchenette, and assumed there would at least be a hot plate. There is a rice cooker but it wasn't working. Because there are very few restaurants in the area this makes it better for shorter stays. I think a single hot plate would make a big difference. I appreciated the snorkeling equipment on the balcony, although make sure to check the masks and fins before heading out - there were a few broken fins and masks. Other than that this was a great place to stay and we enjoyed our time!
Stuart M.
April 2023
We didn’t realize until arriving that this property didn’t have cooking facilities. Also, the beach/snorkeling equipment that was provided was in pretty bad shape. Fortunately, we had our own snorkeling equipment, but would have been hurting if we had planned on using what was promised.
Alison D.
April 2023
We were blessed with a week here during unusually perfect weather for the season. Tunnels and Ha'ena were calm and sunny for a couple of days in a row, making for great snorkeling. Hanalei is 15 mins, Tunnels is 20-25 mins, and Kapaa is 30-35 mins. The unit was exactly as advertised: very clean and equipped with more than enough kitchen appliances to make basic meals. We used the mini-air-fryer to "hard boil" a bunch of eggs and cook up a pack of bacon for on-the-go breakfasts, along with the pre-stocked coffee (choice of two coffee makers). The mini-crockpot slow-cooked chicken dinner for us while we were out and about during the day. The blender was great for afternoon smoothies using frozen fruit and yogurt. Then the air fryer came through again for cooking steaks, egg rolls, and the like. This was great for us since we tend to eat most meals at home due to a fair number of food restrictions. The well-stocked bathroom has a nice rainfall showerhead, fluffy towels, shampoo, soap, etc. The snorkel gear and boogie boards were appreciated, as was the small combo-WD for the mid-week wardrobe refresh. The view out back is a stand of green bushes and trees, with the Kauai cliffs in the background, and a slice of the bay visible over the railing. From the mini-park out front (across the street) is a fantastic view of the bay, where sunset-watchers gather nightly. With mostly quiet neighbors and easy parking, this isn't a fancy place but it's comfy, clean, and priced just right.
Stuart M.
April 2023
We didn’t realize until arriving that this property didn’t have cooking facilities. Also, the beach/snorkeling equipment that was provided was in pretty bad shape. Fortunately, we had our own snorkeling equipment, but would have been hurting if we had planned on using what was promised.
Alison D.
March 2023
We were blessed with a week here during unusually perfect weather for the season. Tunnels and Ha'ena were calm and sunny for a couple of days in a row, making for great snorkeling. Hanalei is 15 mins, Tunnels is 20-25 mins, and Kapaa is 30-35 mins. The unit was exactly as advertised: very clean and equipped with more than enough kitchen appliances to make basic meals. We used the mini-air-fryer to "hard boil" a bunch of eggs and cook up a pack of bacon for on-the-go breakfasts, along with the pre-stocked coffee (choice of two coffee makers). The mini-crockpot slow-cooked chicken dinner for us while we were out and about during the day. The blender was great for afternoon smoothies using frozen fruit and yogurt. Then the air fryer came through again for cooking steaks, egg rolls, and the like. This was great for us since we tend to eat most meals at home due to a fair number of food restrictions. The well-stocked bathroom has a nice rainfall showerhead, fluffy towels, shampoo, soap, etc. The snorkel gear and boogie boards were appreciated, as was the small combo-WD for the mid-week wardrobe refresh. The view out back is a stand of green bushes and trees, with the Kauai cliffs in the background, and a slice of the bay visible over the railing. From the mini-park out front (across the street) is a fantastic view of the bay, where sunset-watchers gather nightly. With mostly quiet neighbors and easy parking, this isn't a fancy place but it's comfy, clean, and priced just right.
Gerald R.
March 2023
Studio sized, good bed and shower. A refrigerator, but no way to prepare a hot meal. Poor small microwave, minimum dishes and silverware, and two cheesy plastic! wine glasses.
Uncomfortable sofa and no chairs beyond the table chairs. A tough place to stay beyond a day or two.
Gerald R.
February 2023
Studio sized, good bed and shower. A refrigerator, but no way to prepare a hot meal. Poor small microwave, minimum dishes and silverware, and two cheesy plastic! wine glasses.
Uncomfortable sofa and no chairs beyond the table chairs. A tough place to stay beyond a day or two.
Shirley
February 2023
It was close to shopping and dining.
Diane B.
November 2022
Great place and location
Fit our needs for the few days we stayed.
Did not particularly Ike the washer/ dryer combo but we made it work.
Ate at Happy Talk twice. Walked to it
About one mile away. They have great food. All in all Great experience
Diane B.
November 2022
Great place and location
Fit our needs for the few days we stayed.
Did not particularly Ike the washer/ dryer combo but we made it work.
Ate at Happy Talk twice. Walked to it
About one mile away. They have great food. All in all Great experience
Shailesh M.
November 2022
Excellent location.
Kitchen counter too small and no oven. Dryer not working properly. Dinner plates, bowls etc. too cheap.
Danielle B.
October 2022
This condo is well suited to singles or couples who don’t need the stay-in full-service resort experience. Great views of the mountains from the rear balcony and across the road is a great view of the water. Good pizza bar across the road.
Shailesh M.
October 2022
Excellent location.
Kitchen counter too small and no oven. Dryer not working properly. Dinner plates, bowls etc. too cheap.
Danielle B.
October 2022
This condo is well suited to singles or couples who don’t need the stay-in full-service resort experience. Great views of the mountains from the rear balcony and across the road is a great view of the water. Good pizza bar across the road.
Sonya R.
September 2022
This property was absolutely wonderful! It had everything we could want or need, including a washer/dryer, AC, easy to find parking, and it's located in one of our favorite places on Kauai. The view from the deck is so beautiful and it's a very short walk to a beautiful sunset lookout over the ocean. North Shore Kauai is the most beautiful place I have ever seen, so it feels like a dream being able to stay somewhere so breathtaking. The room itself is also amazing! The bed is super comfortable; the washer/dryer take quite awhile, but they get the clothes clean; there's a large fridge/freezer; the shower is really nice; there's some beach gear; and the AC does a great job of keeping the room cool. We LOVED this room and would be thrilled to stay here again some day. One negative is that you can hear the people next door sometimes and the front door is very loud, but it wasn't too much of an issue. I highly recommend staying here for your vacation!
Sonya R.
September 2022
This property was absolutely wonderful! It had everything we could want or need, including a washer/dryer, AC, easy to find parking, and it's located in one of our favorite places on Kauai. The view from the deck is so beautiful and it's a very short walk to a beautiful sunset lookout over the ocean. North Shore Kauai is the most beautiful place I have ever seen, so it feels like a dream being able to stay somewhere so breathtaking. The room itself is also amazing! The bed is super comfortable; the washer/dryer take quite awhile, but they get the clothes clean; there's a large fridge/freezer; the shower is really nice; there's some beach gear; and the AC does a great job of keeping the room cool. We LOVED this room and would be thrilled to stay here again some day. One negative is that you can hear the people next door sometimes and the front door is very loud, but it wasn't too much of an issue. I highly recommend staying here for your vacation!
Leah G.
August 2022
Loved our stay here!!
Janice B.
August 2022
We had a wonderful weekend on beautiful Kauai. The condo was as advertised. Great location and very clean. My only suggestion would be to fix the outside lock as the inside door had a flimsy lock so you are at the mercy of the other unit to keep doors closed and locked. But I would definitely visit and stay here again if I am fortunate enough to be able to return! Thank you!
Leah G.
August 2022
Loved our stay here!!
August 2022
Good walking area by site. No cooking allowed in room other than with a microwave. Small kitchenette. Expectation that all towels be washed prior to departure difficult. It takes a minimum of 2 hours per load. Didn’t want to spend vacation time doing cleaning that were charged for.
Janice B.
August 2022
We had a wonderful weekend on beautiful Kauai. The condo was as advertised. Great location and very clean. My only suggestion would be to fix the outside lock as the inside door had a flimsy lock so you are at the mercy of the other unit to keep doors closed and locked. But I would definitely visit and stay here again if I am fortunate enough to be able to return! Thank you!
Stephanie W.
August 2022
This place was perfect for our needs! My husband and I loved the back lanai for coffee in the morning (shared lanai with neighbor but it felt private since the neighbors never were out there at the same time). We also loved the beach chairs and being able to walk to Wyllie Beach and Queens Bath from the unit. The sunset across the street overlooking Hanalei bay is breathtaking. Bed was comfortable and AC worked well. Overall, great place and highly recommend! Hope to be back again someday!
Lance A.
August 2022
The apartment is on the smaller side and I’m need of some updating, but it is more than adequate. Location is quite good with easy access to nearby beach and wonderful views. It would have been nice to have had the ability to cook something, but it was fine for a short stay.
Stephanie W.
July 2022
This place was perfect for our needs! My husband and I loved the back lanai for coffee in the morning (shared lanai with neighbor but it felt private since the neighbors never were out there at the same time). We also loved the beach chairs and being able to walk to Wyllie Beach and Queens Bath from the unit. The sunset across the street overlooking Hanalei bay is breathtaking. Bed was comfortable and AC worked well. Overall, great place and highly recommend! Hope to be back again someday!
Lance A.
July 2022
The apartment is on the smaller side and I’m need of some updating, but it is more than adequate. Location is quite good with easy access to nearby beach and wonderful views. It would have been nice to have had the ability to cook something, but it was fine for a short stay.
Mahmut
July 2022
Great location with a beautiful view. Better for up to 3 people. Highly recommended.
Liyuan C.
July 2022
The unit is in a great neighborhood. It’s right next to a golf club and there’re pedestrian walkways so made it easy for walking and scenic viewing. The unit faced sea on one side, and valley on the other side. It’s close to the town and north shore attractions.
Kauai is a very wet island. You may feel humid when you just walk in the unit. But after you open all the windows for a bit, it will be just fine. During our visit in end of June, we didn’t need AC at all. Small washer is a must have for beach vacation. We didn’t use the dryer feature as we couldn’t wait for 2 hour cycle. Instead, we hang clothing in the unit and it worked out.
Liyuan C.
June 2022
The unit is in a great neighborhood. It’s right next to a golf club and there’re pedestrian walkways so made it easy for walking and scenic viewing. The unit faced sea on one side, and valley on the other side. It’s close to the town and north shore attractions.
Kauai is a very wet island. You may feel humid when you just walk in the unit. But after you open all the windows for a bit, it will be just fine. During our visit in end of June, we didn’t need AC at all. Small washer is a must have for beach vacation. We didn’t use the dryer feature as we couldn’t wait for 2 hour cycle. Instead, we hang clothing in the unit and it worked out.
GuruSahai G.
June 2022
We had an amazing time staying here. The location was perfect and we were able to get wherever we needed easily from here. We were comfortable in the room and loved that there was some gear already available so we didn’t have to rent anything. The neighbors were friendly, the beaches nearby were a great introduction to Kauai.
Tess M.
June 2022
We weren't disappointed in anything. The listing is quite accurate. Comfortable bed, great location, excellent water pressure. I would stay here again.
Hailey H.
June 2022
The view from the back Lanai with the mountains and hanalei bay was unbeatable. Being able to watch the sunset right across the street was a nightly thing for us. It was so helpful having a washer. The unit was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed staying here and would highly recommend to others as well.
Marlene S.
May 2022
We absolutely 😘 bed our stay at this perfect location in Princeville...we were so comfortable in our studio and had all the amenities we needed for a safe and comfortable stay.. great place to walk and explore Hanalei Bay and Princeville.
Patricia
March 2022
The location is wonderful and the unit was beautiful done, very comfortable, especially the bed. Everything you need with a tiny home vibe.
Colleen C.
March 2022
This condo is near the end of the Princeville area near a great vantage point for viewing whales and sunsets. It was small, but comfortable for 2 adults. Management and Owner were very helpful. The only downside was there is no stove/oven. I would stay here again, due to the great location and reasonable cost.
Sheri G.
March 2022
Clean and comfortable! Enjoyed.
Craig H.
March 2022
The location of this property is amazing! Beautiful views in all directions. We had a wonderful two weeks.
Ashley C.
February 2022
This was our first time on the island! The location was perfect for us. We were close to the beach, grocery store, restaurants and the view was beautiful! The apartment was well equipped and was very quite.
philip
December 2021
Not close to any beach. Check in had to be exactly at 4 pm , not 10 minutes early.
Britni B.
December 2021
It was everything advertised and we loved it!! I will be renting again.
Victoria W.
November 2021
Loved our 3 night stay here. Clean, beautifully decorated, excellent location. Would recommend, and would stay here again.
Michael M.
November 2021
fantastic property! AC kept us cool. Location was amazing, with an awesome view both from the front and back. Short drive down the hill to Hanalei, close to amazing golf course and grocery store. Zero complaints!
Brian W.
October 2021
Comfortable bed, but noisy AC unit
Rachel R.
August 2021
If you’re looking for a great location when it comes to seeing Princeville, this place is perfect! It was walking distance to both Queen’s Bath and Hideaways Beach, which are both fantastic. It’s certainly not the type rental you want to spend a lot of time inside as it’s pretty small (a studio) but as a place to sleep and get ready, it’s great!
Austin B.
July 2021
Easy access to north side of island as long as you follow the traffic flow with the road construction. Easy check in, beautiful view out of the back, beach gear included. We enjoyed our stay!
Kenneth G.
June 2021
Excellent location
Angela S.
June 2021
This property is beautiful. It is spacious, and then window AC unit makes it extremely comfortable. The proximity to beach access, Queen Anne’s Bath are superb. Also the beautiful lookout across the street has in my opinion some of the best views on the whole island. The proximity to the Hanalei and to the Napali coast can not be beat.
Communication with the owner of this property was beyond excellent. We originally rented this condo last year and then Covid hit. Jim the owner of this condo helped us navigate how to change our trip we because of Covid. Any questions we had prior to the trip or during the trip were answered immediately. Looking for A great place on the north shore? Book this!!!
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