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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our Condo was lovely. The owners thought of everything we needed from the kitchen to the beach supplies. I hope we will be able to come back again.
Amy P.
August 2025
*The property was cute, having perfect space for a solo traveler. My suggestion would be to incorporate a hot plate or an electric stove/ skillet to be able to cook.*The breaker would pop if I left the toaster oven on too long.*The tv could be more user friendly. It kept saying it couldn’t find a connection to connect. Otherwise the owners intrusions to using the tv were great. The pool hours stated in the owners FYI booklet were incorrect. (I didn’t have a pencil to leave him a note :( … besides the cooking stuff, great time and great place.
Chelsea P.
August 2025
Good location, great experience. Close to Tunnels Beach, Anini beach, Hanalei and walking distance to the local food market. Highly recommend this rental.
Amber H.
August 2025
Great place, well appointed
John G.
August 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It’s stocked with everything needed including all the beach gear and added touches like Kleenex, paper towels, napkins, soaps, basic spices, condiments and even distilled water for the iron or CPAP machine. The condo lives much larger than a typical studio and the full size kitchen was wonderful. The patio offers a peaceful setting amongst the lush landscape. The owner was very responsive during our stay and he has provided so many amenities to make your stay comfortable. The location is ideal for the Princeville area and we would definitely return to this property when visiting Kauai again.
Teresa S.
August 2025
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The space was lovely and well located near Hanalei where we wanted to be. Washer and dryer in the rental was a huge plus, as was the onsite pool. The huge downside is there is no AC so for an August stay, it was almost unbearably hot at night, especially up in the loft. The ceiling fans were a help, but just a bit. The only other picky negative is there is no overhead lighting, just lamps, so you're sitting in the dark to eat dinner. I would stay there again off-season, but not at the height of summer heat.
Karen L.
August 2025
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful place! Hottest part of the year obviously and a few times we felt the lack of central AC, but the huge lanai and really nice place made up for it for sure! We're so glad we booked here. The upstairs room gets WARM pretty much all night but has fans that help. The two downstairs rooms have AC units and stay nice and cool. Having the fans going in the living room and dining area really helped. It only got too warm later afternoon early evening.
Christopher H.
August 2025
Our overall experience was excellent. The location was perfect .Our host was extremely responsive and we couldn’t have been happier with our decision to stay in princeville.
Brett G.
August 2025
Absolutely perfect for our 1 family with kids, grandparent, and great-grandparent trip. 3 bedrooms plus the loft area with 2 beds for the kids. Clean, well provisioned, and beautiful view off the deck. Would definitely return!
Kristina S.
August 2025
Loved the location and proximity to the pool, the path to the beach and town. Also loved that they had all the gear like beach chairs, snorkel gear and yoga mat!
Jessica Q.
August 2025
Everything was perfect! Exactly as described and expected. We greatly enjoyed this cute bungalow on the north shore. Highly recommended and would come back in a heartbeat.
Jaimie M.
August 2025
This little getaway place was fantastic! One of the best stocked VRBO‘s that we have ever stayed in. Usually, we have to go and purchase utensils and other supplies - at this place, that was not the case. The unit was very clean, well taken care of and we felt safe in this location. We’d pick this place again.
Lisa L.
August 2025
It was a nice stay and the host had good recommendations for places to go and things to see!
Alex E.
August 2025
The most perfect location with everything you might need. Very cute condo, bonus points for the beautiful pool on the property. We only had a bit of trouble with parking on the first night but we got there late, so maybe plan to arrive before sunset if you want to have a spot. When renting, I prefer when the bed sheets and towels are white or a lighter color. Here they were all quite dark, but everything still looked super clean. The A/C at night was absolutely great. Being on the second floor gives you a nice little view on the ocean and makes it easier to avoid getting bugs or other little friends inside. Tony was also very helpful. Great spot, I highly recommend!
Leyla M.
August 2025
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our stay at Hoku Lani very much. The unit is well kept and maintained, stocked with the essentials and "extras" such as a beach bag, beach umbrella and chairs, etc., and has a comfortable bed. The unit was also very clean which I appreciate. We enjoyed sitting out on the small balcony listening to the birds drinking our morning coffee. The swimming pool is close by and very nice. We swam there every day. There are many beautiful beaches nearby, one which can be accessed by walking from the condo down a steep trail. Tony and Judith are lovely, friendly and accommodating hosts who live downstairs so you have easy access if you have questions or needs. I highly recommend Hoku Lani.
Gina C.
August 2025
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Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
As much as I love coming to Hawaii, there are some things you have to live with while enjoying this island. One are the roosters (especially on Kauai), two are the possibilities of seeing big bugs, and three, renting a lower level place where you will hear the neighbors. This place had all 3. I can deal with the roosters, seeing a roach was not ideal, but most importantly, the fact you hear every footstep from above was just almost too much to bear. If you are very hard of hearing, you may be the only individual that will be able to handle the sounds. Thankfully we were there only 3 nights but that was too long considering barely any sleep was had. The location was fantastic and the unit was very spacious for us four. But I want to help others by being as honest as possible, this is NOT a good place to stay if you want to relax or just sleep.
Celeste S.
August 2025
perfect space to explore, decompress, and feel at home! will definitely return!
Marissa P.
July 2025
Given that this is Hawaii and it is a Studio rental the condition , cleanliness and facilities were very nice
JD B.
July 2025
For me, being able to walk to a store or to a restaurant is always a huge plus and this location is in easy walking distance of Princeville Center.
As a family with 6 adults and two cars I was concerned about the one parking space issue and the pre-arrival messages about where not to park and warnings about being towed. It was recommended that we park our second car at Princeville Center. However, when we arrived there were actually two parking passes waiting for us (a mistake? Maybe). Fortunately we had no issues parking the two cars at the residential location, but based on my observations and experience, I would have been totally comfortable parking our second car at Princeville Center.
Leslie H.
July 2025
Great location.
Joel S.
July 2025
Kaua’i is the most beautiful island I have ever travelled to! I stayed in Mauna Kai 5 with five of my girlfriends and was delighted with the atmosphere, cleanliness and amenities provided to us. The location is perfect with easy access to Hanalei and a beach only five minutes walk away. We were greeted with sweet treats and fruit from the island. The three rooms were very spacious, with accessibility to a pull out couch and a tv with many options to choose from. The kitchen was also great for cooking, which was definitely a money saver compared to going out to eat. I would 10/10 recommend staying at this location and will be back to experience it again!
Loren D.
July 2025
Apartment was very nice decorated and had a fully equiped kitchen. Lush Garden, easy parking.The building itself and the outdoors show signs of the humidity and age of the building. Close to the shops and walking distance (steep dirt road) to a beautiful beach (also acceslible by car).
Joke P.
July 2025
Fully equipped and nice facility and overall accommodations. Loved the pool. One issue was promptly addressed by Ken (site manager). Great location and is very quiet (besides the roosters which you cannot escape anywhere on the island).
M S.
July 2025
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We had a wonderful time in Princeville despite being very disappointed in these accommodations. This unit needs some work to be up to even basic standards in many areas.
I'll start with pros. This is a great location, the perfect, quiet, family-friendly area, convenient to most of the activities we wanted to experience on Kauai. We liked the condo complex. The pool is huge and very well-maintained. I met the complex's manager, Ken, who was friendly and offered some great tips. The furniture and decoration of the unit was nice.
OK, now the cons. Going to have to shift into list mode:
• Mold growing in the washing machine. I noticed this was mentioned in an older review. It has not been addressed.
• The loud, in-room A/C units struggled mightily against even the fairly mild low-80s temps. A couple of days before we left, the main unit in the LR stopped blowing cold air and it got very hot in the main areas of the condo. Maintenance came out to check it while we were away. They reported back that it was working fine. It wasn't. It remained hot in that room the rest of our stay.
• Flooring is cheap and squishy underfoot.
• The main bathroom is a disaster. The shower leaks onto the floor, the water closet is absurdly cramped, and the lack of blinds or curtains on the sliding glass doors in the bathroom is totally inexcusable. Early in our stay, I was left exposed to an embarrassing situation. I'll leave it at that. After that, I had to make sure I was decent except when in the shower with the shower curtain closed. In my own bathroom. Ridiculous.
• Perhaps worst of all is the upstairs bedroom, which reeks of an overpowering mildew smell and featured hundreds of living and dead insect "roommates" upon our arrival. It was uninhabitable, and my daughter had to sleep on the LR sofa instead. I demanded and received a partial refund for that.
When complaining about the bugs/mildew smell/broken A/C, the Vacasa representative was friendly and helpful. I did appreciate their professionalism.
Robert C.
July 2025
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The manager Matt is vmVERY kind, but the property needs to be improved. I don't think it's his fault, but owner's fault. Balcony door didn't lock at all because the two parts of the door no more alkgned.. Fans are very slow, you cannot modify the speed, therefore the studio is an oven when no rain. It looks like you can cook in the studio, but it takes 40min to boil eggs (at maximum temperature). Stove is outdated, to do an omlette is definitely not safe because teflon is damaged. The oil bottle in the kitchen, with 20ml ranked oil inside and bottle bottom not closed...I've dropped it, or it was up to the cleaning person to do this.Too much stress with all papers to be signed after booking, (high) prices announced for anything will "disappear": towels, paper for parking admission...In four different locations in Hawai'i, all noted by me with maximum, no such stress anywhere. I've payed everywhere same price per night, this studio is clearly far to expensive for the quality one could expect.POSITIVE POINT Disney and Netflix (but in French, w/o possibility to change in english).
Anca R.
July 2025
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Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Tony & Judith not only have a gorgeous home, they have thought of just about everything one will need no matter how long they are staying there. The kitchen is well-appointed, the living room comfortable, the bedroom didn't require a.c during out time there in early june and ther whole house is filled with "goodies:" from a small cooler perfect to take fishing or to the beach to beach equipment to plush beach towels to ice packs.tony & judth themselves are incredibly generous hosts who do out of their way to make sure their guests have everything they need, even if the property itself occasionally conspires against them (e.g. the parking situation was kind of a mess when we were there, but tony gave us his spot when we needed one!). one note of caution (having NOTHING to do with tony & judith): the pool area is completely unlit at night so if you are using the grill late (i.e. past 8p), BE CAREFUL! the chairs & tables become invisible in the darkness and it is very easy to hurt yourself as you walk past. (fwiw, this was brought to the attention of the board, but was ignored.) otherwise, tony & judith's place is a little piece of heaven. my favorite location on the north shore and just an absolutely perfect place to spend a few fays or a few weeks in paradise.
Jeffrey W.
July 2025
Very comfortable condo with plenty of room for a family of four. Two teens so each had their own bedroom which is a plus on a longer vacation! The decor is cute and the beds are comfortable. The third bedroom downstairs (without the deck) got hot at night. The kitchen needs a new skillet. Otherwise great stay! The beach chairs and umbrella are an awesome touch.
Katherine G.
July 2025
Loved the enormous shared pool as well as the easy access to Anini, the Westin Starbucks, the park and the grocery store. Staying in this charming condo, it’s possible to enjoy Princeville and Hanalei without a car.
Sarah M.
July 2025
My wife and I stayed for a week. Location was perfect for all the activities we had planned. The drive to the other side of the island wasnt very long (about an hour) so on days we ventured to the southern part of the island it was no problem. Check in process was easy and the condo was well stocked. Would highly recommend this property.
Shawn G.
July 2025
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If you’re on the fence, but have decided on Princeville area and want A/C in the bedroom so you can guarantee you’ll sleep comfortably without the roosters waking you up at the crack of dawn, book Tony’s place before someone else can snag it. Princeville is an absolute treasure and Tony’s place is a gem. So many amenities for the price without the hustle and bustle of a resort. Warm pool that was never crowded, spotless communal grill with a sink/clean up area, beautiful views from the lanai, washer and dryer with detergent and a ton of beach gear including a cooler that was better than anything we’ve rented, boogie boards, many chairs and an umbrella that held strong on windy days. Not to mention Tony and his wife are the sweetest most down to earth hosts we’ve met on our travels - they live in the unit below and are close by to assist with anything or suggest beaches that the best guidebooks ignore. The icing on the cake was stargazing with Tony multiple nights with his super fancy telescopes. He’s eager to share his knowledge and if you’re into space (or know very little like me) you’re in for a real treat. Location is amazing for the many secluded and harder to get to beaches up north as well as some good eating in Hanalei or Kilauea. If you’re in the right season, you may see albatrosses in a nearby neighborhood. We’ll definitely be back and will recommend to any family or friends heading to the amazing island of Kauai. Thanks for the memories, Tony.
Katie L.
July 2025
Lovely property and beautiful neighborhood.
janet s.
July 2025
Our stay was excellent and we enjoyed every bit! The apartment was bright, clean and equipped with everything you need to make your stay as smooth as possible. We would definitely stay here again! The location is also fantastic.
Máté B.
July 2025
We really enjoyed our stay here. Kalani was very responsive and the place was just as described. My entire family had a great time and we loved the location. The layout of the house was great for me and my husband, our two kids, and my parents. We would definitely stay again in the future.
Kristin H.
July 2025
Everything was great about this vacation rental experience. Rick, the owner was incredibly helpful as we set things up, and while we were there, genuine aloha... There were no big issues, but he was immediately responsive & helpful. The unit was exactly as described, extremely clean and comfortable, perfectly set up for 2 guests in a lovely easy to find spot. (We also appreciated good quality fans, and enough of them during a very hot weekend.) Rick also provides extremely helpful info in the unit with a great map, about what to see and do, exactly how to find places-so we wasted no time figuring things out. We already know the area very well, but imagine to a first timer this info would be priceless. He even suggested a few things/places were unaware of-mahalo! It was an excellent experience. We'd love to come again and stay longer...
Mary O.
July 2025
Location, great outdoor space
Sally B.
July 2025
Lovely! Didn’t find pool key until we left!!’
Sally B.
July 2025
We enjoyed the condo and its location in Princeville. It was very spacious and perfect for our party of 4. We like to cook and enjoyed its large kitchen, which was well equipped with everything we needed. It felt very homey and we enjoyed its furnishings and Hawaiian-style art pictures throughout the house. We loved the large lanai that wrapped around the condo, surrounded by the tropical foliage. The property has a beautiful swimming pool with perfect temperature water and a new BBQ that we used a lot. Just know that the condo does have some stairs inside for "sunken" rooms, if there are any mobility issues. Our party decided we would definitely stay here again!
Candace O.
July 2025
Excellent, quaint little spot with all the essentials. Located in a beautiful neighborhood in Princeville, it’s close to everything — great restaurants, stunning beaches, and convenient stores are all just a five-minute drive away.
Benjamin S.
June 2025
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I'm not sure exactly where to start. When we arrived everything seemed to be in order. However, as the week went on there were things that were affecting our stay. First, the A/C is a wall unit; it looks like it could be the original but we don't know. The outside was very dirty, which probably means that the cover has never been removed and inside cleaned of mold/mildew. The unit itself is on 2 floors (could be a problem for someone who struggles with stairs;) this bit of information was left off the description when we booked. There is no way it could cool down the space upstairs, let alone the lower level. We took the upper BR and one of the jalousie windows wouldn't even open. Another jalousie window in the main area was totally missing one of it's bottom glass louvers. The ceiling fan in the upper BR only operated on the lowest speed, which didn't give much air movement. It was hot and muggy with the temps and humidity. In the lower smaller BR there was a fan up in the corner by the ceiling. It made noise but didn't blow any air out. Our son and wife were in the BR and it had a musty odor. As far as the kitchen, the kitchen faucet moved in its location; it wasn't stationery as it should be. There was only one medium size frying pan. It had a teflon finish (not a healthy finish for cooking) that is started wearing off. It didn't sit flat on the cooktop, and the handle was loose. We did use it every day as we cooked our meals in the condo. In the bathroom downstairs there was a fan (washer/dryer was in this bathroom,) that was covered in dust/dirt that had accumulated over time. While there was a broom for sweeping up, there was no dust pan; we used a thinner piece of cardboard to sweep dirt on. As we were getting into the week (we were there a total of 9 days,) we noticed we were getting low on toilet paper, paper towels and detergent. I texted Vacasa and they sent my request to the owner, Valerie. We texted back and forth, and she informed me they don't supply again and it was our responsibility to pay for any additional items we needed. As we continued texting she asked me to send pics of some of the items I was discussing as listed above. We said we would and took pics and videos and tried to send it over and it came back undeliverable. Unfortunately, it left us with a negative feeling about our stay there. If you don't mind the humidity then you won't mind staying in this unit, but if it bothers you as it did us then this won't be a good fit for your party. I don't want to end on a totally negative note. The unit itself was furnished nicely. We did appreciate that they had sand chairs available, as well as boogie boards to use at the beach. And, the pool was quite close and our grandchildren really enjoyed spending time there. Overall, we were disappointed with the above complaints we had, and especially the way Valerie handled communicating with us, and then blocked our text back to her.
Cathy M.
June 2025
This was the perfect spot for our family. Wonderful property with great amenities (kids absolutely loved the pool)! Easy trips to so many beaches and Hanalei, we will absolutely stay here again!
Michael L.
June 2025
Very nice condo in beautiful area. Drawbacks: parking is VERY limited and if you are sensitive to noise probably not a good pick. You can hear every step they take upstairs.
Shelly S.
June 2025
It was a great location. Close to many beaches, including one real secluded beach just down the street. Close to grocery stores and amazing restaurants. Response time from owner was very quick. Great experience.
Gabriela M.
June 2025
This is a wonderful, peaceful place to stay. Close to beaches and an excellent pool. The townhouse was clean and well-maintained.
Sarah O.
June 2025
Our stay here was great. The property was beautiful, in a great location and easy to access. Rick communicated with us very well, he responded quickly and was very professional. This property was wonderful for my wife and I on our honeymoon stay, however there is no A/C so it does get hot.
Jacob V.
June 2025
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Overall everything was great. It should be noted that the A/C is only a small unit in the living room upstairs and doesn’t extend to the two downstairs bedrooms. It only really gets into the upstairs bedroom if you leave the door open. There are some slots in the bedroom wall to try to let air through, but they don't help a ton. There are ceiling fans but they don't provide much relief either. There are 3 additional fans that were provided but one more would be appreciated. We gave up our fan in the upstairs bedroom to the downstairs. The kitchen is very functional which was great. There's a grocery store within walking distance which was also nice. The parking is an issue after 9/10 pm. The spots aren't assigned and the lot fills quickly at night. During the day it wasn't an issue. There is an overflow parking lot at the community center you can use that's a bit of a walk (10 minutesish) and you need a pass to park overnight. So be aware if you're coming in late you're going to have to park farther away. Since this is managed by vacasa we couldn't directly communicate with the owners which wasn't ideal since vacasa didn't seem to have any information other then the bare minimum which wasn't very helpful. Overall we would stay here again though.
Danielle M.
June 2025
The home was well stocked and clean.
Sharon B.
June 2025
we had the best week here! right when we settled in we had a lovely conversation with our neighbour joy who made our stay feel so welcoming. this place felt like home from the personalized items around the home to a closet full of beach activities.
rama t.
June 2025
Great place, quick response from owner on a question. Provided everything we needed for a beach vacation! Would recommend highly.
Sue S.
June 2025
The property is pretty much as advertised. Its a bit hard to find in the condo complex. Parking is thin. The TV stopped working on the last day. The grill was a mess when we got there and the ceiling fan in the one upstairs bedroom had a few loose blades, that was fixed right away. But overall property was good. The unit had nice beds, appliances. The location was great. It had everything you would need for a trip to paradise. Would definitely recommend
Jeff L.
June 2025
The pictures of this place don’t do it justice — it was perfect for us to stay at as a couple! If you want to explore the north shore, this is your best bet. We loved being close to Hanalei and visited Ha’ena State Park, and we also did some activities in Wailua —easy drive. We loved the beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, and snorkel gear - they really made our trip with all of our beach exploring. There is also a copy of a Kauai Guidebook that was GOLD - great info and recommendations. I would stay here again, it was lovely.
jess b.
June 2025