Paul A.
March 2023
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:
What a magnificent property situated perfectly on the North Shore! The condo was expertly maintained and absolutely stunning! That immediate WOW! that hits you the instant you walk thru the front door takes your breath away!All of the north shore activities are easily accessible from this location. Challenge yourself on the incredible Kalalau Trail! Amazing!Oceanfront Realty was fantastic to work with and was easily accessible and very responsive. We chose the perfect place to celebrate our 30th. And we're already planning the next trip back, but next time; stay longer!!Can't recommend it higher!!
Heather C.
February 2023
The property location is absolutely perfect, the view at the ocean every day is spectacular. Exactly what we were looking for. However, it rained while we were at the property and the beams on the ceiling leaked water onto the floor… constantly… when it rains you cannot have the windows or doors open, because the wind will blow the water into the condo. And there’s no air conditioning which makes it extremely humid. Our clothes are damp. Even our passports are damp. The only time the fans help is when you’re in bed trying to sleep. I’m not going to list all the other items these two were major items. I’m not sure when the “Upgrades” happened but this is NOT A LUX property listing. We believe all the humidity and water is what’s causing a lot of the deterioration in this property. The bed was very comfortable. The property manager fantastic.
Monika D.
July 2022
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Puu Poa in Princeville is a great location - this is our third stay in this complex and there is not a bad view. Each condo has pretty much the same layout. #403 Meh. Upgraded furniture, kitchen and decor, but no outdoor grill, no AC, living room fan doesn’t even cool ... which is next to an atrium with a glass ceiling that collects a lot of afternoon sun. For the higher nightly rate, these are basics guests should expect. My brother stayed in building 2 - decor not as “Pottery Barn” but they had AC, grill, atrium and same layout and paid a fraction of the cost per night. Master bedroom window does not close and with nightly rain showers we both woke up severely congested and everything felt damp. Disappointing, wanted to love this place.
taylor f.
June 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall a great stay, the views are the best part. The building was be worked on the entire time which sucked a little bit.
Amy D.
June 2022
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:
The condo was in great shape and has an amazing view and beach below. Be aware there is no elevator, and you have to walk down a steep incline to the beach. It was beautiful option for the Princeville area.
IURII I.
May 2022
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:
Perfect place!
Jeff S.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
It seemed like this unit may have just begun being rented. In general a nice place, but it needs some attention in the following areas: - Couldn’t get TV to change channels, emailed owner and did not get a response- DVD not connected- Dangerous chair on lanai, could easily fall over backwards- Step to lanai dangerous, short steps that I stumbled on, and my wife fell- No ice maker- No BBQ - On a positive note, the beds are very comfortable
Katherine G.
May 2022
Rating Details:
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 recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time at Puu Poa 403, very relaxing. The unit was clean and equipped with much of what we needed.
Seema T.
May 2022
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:
The apartment is wonderful - beautifully sited to see the ocean and sunsets. The winds keep the place cool, especially with the fans on. It is large and comfortable. The location is perfect for walking to hideaways beach. The pool was nice for cooling off and mellowing out, especially in the evening. We’ve stayed in several Puu Poa apartments over the last 10 years and this one was our favorite (mostly). We really enjoyed our month at the apartment. Our only criticism - a big one - is the weird, completely useless dinner plate size electric grill on the lanai. In a place with no ac, no one wants to cook inside but the grill would not heat up - even after half an hour - not even enough to cook veggies, much less fish or meat. We called oceanfront and they were fabulous, but it’s an owner issue. Otherwise, great stay - clean, roomy, comfortable and ocean waves lull you to sleep. And the limitations on reaching hanalei are not as bad as it might seem in the beginning. It’s easy to get the hang of the rhythm of it.
Elizabeth K.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time in Kauai and the location of the property was perfect. The property itself is not new, but kept is good condition. Our unit 403, however, was in dire need of a total renovation. For the price we paid, we expected it to be in much better condition. First, it was far from clean. The rugs were filthy and damp; windows were not working properly, fans didn’t turn on past slow and there was no air conditioning. The dishwasher took 3 1/2 hours for a single wash. The washing machine worked sometimes. Other times it filled with water and stopped before the spin cycle. The dryer was filthy and took almost 2 hours to dry a full load. The extra bathroom was filthy, especially around the washer/dryer, the shower curtain hadn’t been washed in I don’t know how long. The rod was all rusted and there was mold in the tub. We saw other units that were beautifully renovated with all modern appliances, new flooring throughout with both air conditioning and new outside grills. We would not recommend unit 403.
N S.
March 2020
Yes, the view is amazing. You can watch the whales right from the balcony. As others have said, it’s a bit of a trek down to the beach, and I wouldn’t recommend after a rain, but we did it in flip flops and a drink in hand... it’s not THAT bad! This particular property could use some attention though. It’s only been tended on the surface-and not all of them at that. The cupboard faces were filthy-we had to clean before we felt comfortable touching them. The deck edges were caked with grime (the deck below us was not), the barbecue leg was broken and the barbecue itself was, well, pretty gross inside, and there was nothing to clean it with The stove had a hard time coming up to temperature-so be prepared to eat late. And the amenities were certainly not what we are used to from other vrbos. Cooking supplies were non existent-not even cooking oil. The impressive spice rack is completely empty. The outside shed had a couple (only) old chairs, broken snorkeling gear, and a couple unbroken boogie boards. There was lots of sand play toys though, if you have kids. There is no air conditioning, but the nights cool off so we were comfortable. The Wi-Fi didn’t work but my sister is a tech, so she figured it out. The property manager only responded Monday morning (we checked in Saturday), and it’s a good thing my sister had fixed it, because the property mgr emailed (um, said I didn’t have wifi so could they please call), suggesting I was using the wrong password. I am thinking Wi-Fi wouldn’t have been avail for a different set of guests. We still enjoyed our stay, these are just nit picky things-in case the reader is nit picky too. We have just found that other vrbos (for less money) had more to offer. But the view?? Now THAT can’t be beat :). And heck, you’re in Kauai! If you don’t enjoy that all by itself, well, I can’t help you there! Aloha!!
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