Roxann B.
November 2025
The house was stocked with lots of extras, including everything you need for a day at the beach. The kitchen has everything we needed to cook for our big group. Having more than one washer/dryer was a nice surprise. The best part is the amazing view from the deck.
Debbie T.
October 2025
Absolutely loved the neighborhood and the location. The beaches were not crowded, and the snorkeling was great just a few feet off shore. The hot tub was a plus after each days activities and views from any window captures the beauty of of the north side of the Island.
Steve M.
September 2025
We loved it with one exception. We found out the day we moved in that the Hot Tub was inoperable. It didn’t work for 1/2 the week.
Tom S.
July 2025
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:
The outside sliding door next to the dinning table was not functional, needs work. The coffee makers were not functional, was replaced by management but were too small. Overall very satisfied and handled our twelve people perfectly.
Terry J.
June 2025
We would have rated this property a 5 star, but on the day of our travel to Kauai (from Chicago) we were informed that the main level air conditioning was inoperative. On the main level is 3 of the bedrooms and the main congregation area of the house. We were hoping for accommodations such as portable air conditioning units or extra fans, but unfortunately they were not provided. Although there were a couple of fans in the closet, one of the rooms was too warm at night that required the person staying in the room to relocate to the couch.We were also traveling with parents/grandparents who are in their mid 80s who do not navigate stairs very well. So it was a challenge for them to stay in the lower level which had air conditioning.Overall the house is in a beautiful location, lots of extras in the garage to take to the beach and bikes to ride as well.
Adrien L.
June 2025
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:
This Vacation Home was perfect for our family of 13 Absolutely beautiful house and neighborhood. Very spacious, comfortable, clean and well maintained to accomodate a large family providing privacy for all. We all loved the ocean and tropical views from the decking, patios, and from every room. Not to mention the ocean view from the deck, which also provided a barbeque that we so enjoyed, we basically spent most of our time there. Kitchen was spacious for our family since we all love to prepare meals together. Plenty of amenities provided to prepare meals. Large dining room table commodated our family meals as well.There were many supplies provided in the home. With plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas and towels to go enjoy a trip to the neighboring beaches. Beaches are close and we were able to take a hike to Turtle Cave, great experience. Very close drive to beautiful Hanalei Bay and several other nearby beaches. Not a far drive to the 4 excursions we had planned The location was perfect for us. Hiking trails are not far which we all enjoyed including the bike rides. Shopping and food locations are very close as well. Great experince for us all.Our Host, Tanya was amazing and very helpful when I needed information. We had absolutley no issues during our stayHighly recommed this Paradise Vaction Home to any large family or group. Beautiful and well Maintained A++++ Mahalo to Hawaii Life for a memorable vacation
Melissa R.
March 2025
Had a great time! House was well stocked and had great a space for all of us. A couple issues with fans and bikes but were resolved. Thank you for a great stay!!
Ruby W.
January 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was very nice. As I went through it on arrival I found several areas dirty. For example, the light switch above the stove was extremely greasy, areas of the wood floor was dirty.It almost looked like someone went in and did a bunch of quick patch work on the walls knowing that renters were coming in. The bedrooms were large and spacious. Very nice kitchen and living area. I will give the house four stars.
Debi R.
November 2024
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:
Ours was a last-minute vacation to Hawaii (Kauai) instead of Orlando (Hurrican Milton). Literally, last-minute for 11 people (the day before) and it was WONDERUL! Mauna Pua (this home) has a breathtaking view, you can her the ocean, it was super clean, conveniently located to several beaches, super comfortable, convenient to the grocery store, and came with everything we could have dreamed of--bicycles, snorkel gear, beach towels, boogie boards, etc. EVERYTHING! I would highly recommend this home, these hosts (extremely helpful), this location, and the whole shebang to EVERYONE. I may sound too enthusiastic, but really, I'm holding back. I don't want this lovely rental to be snatched up before I can get us all back here again.
Todd M.
October 2024
We enjoyed the house and all of Kauai.
Chris W.
August 2024
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:
There were 14 of us who stayed in the home and it was perfect for all of us. We enjoyed the views, sitting on deck, cooking in the big kitchen and room for us all to feel comfortable.
Randall P.
July 2024
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:
It was an overall great experience. The only things that could be better would be having air conditioning on the main floor, having another bathroom on the main floor, and having a working air conditioning unit in one of the bedrooms. but we loved the house and would do it again.
linda w.
July 2024
Our house, while in a very quiet neihghborhood was isolated by all the lush greenery. We lived on the extended covered deck for viewing the ocean and a lot of family time.
We walked the neighborhood when we were not exploring the neighborhood and were treated to seeing 3 baby albaotross chicks in their nests. All the rooms were spacious and the house was well stocked to accomodate comfort. The house added immensely to our trip, because it was such a good and comfortable fit for us and because Hawaiin Life was so wonderful to work with.
Caleb C.
April 2024
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:
Mauna Pua is a fantastic house for those traveling with large families or multiple families traveling together. Princeville is a beautiful community and is super close to many beaches, most being just a short drive away. The house comes with everything you need to make the most of your stay, including supplies for beach trips.The house had plenty of space for the 11 people that stayed there (6 adults, 5 kids).Great balconies with ocean views that were definitely included in my morning coffee routine. Bikes are available to cruise around Princeville if desired, and a hot tub to relax in at the end of a long day of hiking. I will definitely be renting Mauna Pua again next time we travel to Kauai with my extended family!!
Amanda S.
April 2024
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 enjoyed our time at this property. There is a beautiful view from the porch. The property fit our entire extended family and we enjoyed our time in Princeville. It felt safe.
Thomas S.
April 2024
This could not have been a better situation for our large group of 14. Rarely does a rental home comfortably sleep the number of guests that its listing specifies, but this was a lovely exception that trend. Seven discreet bedrooms meant privacy for all, and the space itself was amazing.
The home is in the middle of a residential neighborhood with full time residents, so it is definitely not a party house if that’s what you’re looking for. But once inside, the jungle / canyon surrounding it on three sides makes it feel very isolated and the ocean view was amazing.
A++++
Margaret P.
January 2024
Our family, 5 adults, 3 teenagers and 1 child recently stayed at this perfect home. The house was very clean and in a very good location. There was more than enough room for all of us. We didn't use the Garden Suite as it wasn't needed. Communication with property manager was very helpful.
Emily J.
December 2023
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:
Our group had a great stay, perfect location close to Hanalei bay.
Russ H.
October 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:
We could see and hear the ocean waves but couldn’t see or hear people! On two sides of the property it was jungle for at least a half mile. Spent a lot of time on 2 of the 3 balconies. Updated and large kitchen. Large bedrooms and very well appointed master bedroom. I would rent this property again.
Michelle C.
August 2023
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 recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was big enough for all 13 of us to enjoy comfortably. The view was gorgeous! Overall, it is a lovely place but could use some updating.
Bridget G.
August 2023
We were very impressed with the location and the view and the house overall. Unfortunately the dryer didn’t work and the 2nd floor shower didn’t work which was hard on my elderly parents having to go downstairs to bath.
Hal L.
July 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:
The house was great for our multi-generational family of 11. It was well-equipped and the property managers were incredibly responsive.
Melodee M.
July 2023
This home is amazing and was perfect for our family of 14. We loved everything about it and can’t say enough good things! Thanks for a beautiful stay! We’d highly recommend!
Chris I.
July 2023
This home was awesome for our crew of 14. Spacious with great amenities. Ocean view from back porch was priceless.
Michael C.
March 2023
Google maps brought us to the garage door. So happy when we walked in and saw where we’d be staying for the week. Big enough to have your alone time and also big enough for all 13 of us to gather in one spot.
Gary B.
March 2023
We enjoyed waking up to the view of the ocean. The home is very well equipped and works well for a large group. We enjoyed the beach equipment that was supplied, including beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrellas, towels and a cooler. We loved the hot tub with the view of the ocean. I would definitely stay here again.
Betsey K.
January 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:
This property was absolutely perfect for our extended family trip. We were ten guests and an infant. The house is so spacious we all had privacy. My son and his wife and baby had the whole lower level. This level had two bedrooms a living area and a kitchenette. The house is in a quiet neighborhood close to fantastic beaches and Hanalei. It is also a great spot if you wish to trek the Na Pali Coast. The house is clean, modern, and spacious.
Rosalie J.
November 2022
My family of 13 came to Kauai to celebrate our 47th wedding anniversary. From the moment we first pulled into the driveway and opened the front door until we locked up for the last time, we had a magical stay at this property. The home is well appointed and appropriately decorated. There were many supplies already in the house. Lots of beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrellas, and beach towels for our trips to the beach. Tanya, our island host, was very responsive and helpful. We highly recommend this property to any large family or group. We had a fabulous stay.
April M.
November 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:
The house was very spacious for our family vacation. The views from the lanais were beautiful. The house was clean and the management company was very responsive to our questions. The location was great. You can easily walk/bike to the main pathway in Princeville or to a nearby beach trail. I would rent this house again in the future!
Sakre E.
October 2022
Lovely house tho we didn’t realize there was no ac in the upstairs living area. Hard to cool it even with fans. The screen doors going to the upper deck need repair, but the views and quiet were heaven. We enjoyed looking at the stars in the hot tub.
Bruce P.
August 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:
We recently stayed at Mauna Pua located in Princeville Kauai. It was a beautiful home located in a nice neighborhood. It had a great view of the ocean with lush plants and trees. The house was very clean with room for all of us. The location was near many of Kauai's best beaches. (About a 1/2 mile walk to Sea Lodge Beach) I would highly recommend this home for a large family (14) and would definitely stay there again.
Kay K.
July 2022
Beautiful house! In a beautiful neighborhood, in a beautiful part of Kauai. Awesome view from the lanai. Very clean and spacious. The kitchen was very well equipped . The kids loved the ping pong table.
Cheryl B.
July 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 only great thing about Kauai was the House. Grandson shared stomach virus with the rest of us and the airline shortened my trip by 2 days due to flight cancellation. My favorite snorkeling spot was by permit only (news to me). I usually come to Hawaii in winter but had to come during summer with grandkids. Everything was prebooked ; never had this problem before. Second half of trip went to Kona and did not have problem with anything. Don't understand what is going on in Kauai. Beautiful island needs to get people friendly. Anyway all three families enjoyed the house. A side note: when we checked the guest house the oven was on so we turned it off and we did not need the guest quarters. In your does and don'ts the tone is very negative; don't judge all you guest by the action of past jerks.
Michelle S.
July 2022
Beautiful house and property! Perfect for our stay!
Gillian O.
July 2022
The property is lovely and especially well appointed. It is spacious and clean. Recently added air con in bedrooms is a huge plus. No phone reception or wi-fi in the garden suite was a negative that could be easily fixed. The advertised hot tub was broken and that was a HUGE negative for our group of 12. We would not have stayed at this house had we known. And the $25 per day offered as compensation after the stay was insulting. Will not use this company again unless they do something more reasonable - but Tanya who we dealt with was a delight.
A guest from Lutz, FL
June 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
My husband and I renewed our vows with friends and family. We loved staying in this home. The space, size and layout is very comfortable. The home easily fit multiple couples, kids, and grandparents. The home is well stocked with all necessities even more than expected including tons of beach gear. Our only complaints were minor but the sliders in the main master bedroom and the dining room wouldn’t open. They were broken and since the house doesn’t have central air it was VERY hot during the day. We contacted the property manager who said there is nothing they can do about the doors being broken. Also the outside patio chairs were broken and/or unstable and really need replaced. Other than that the house was fantastic.
Shana B.
April 2022
Everything about this place was great. We all loved it.
wayne c.
March 2022
5 couples for 2weeks with memories of a lifetime. Tanya was a great help when we called on her. Location was beautiful with ocean views with morning coffee
Bethany L.
March 2022
This place was so perfect for us. We went as an extended family of 13 people and we fit in perfectly. Everyone had their space and room to roam. The views were wonderful. It was peaceful. The bicycles, hot tub, and boogy boards were a nice touch too. While a bit of a drive from Lihue we found the close by town of Hanalei to be a wonderful place to eat, shop, and swim.
Brian M.
February 2022
It was great
Jack S.
February 2022
The seventh room is separate from everything else; this is not clear from the listing. Thus it's also not clear that there are only three bathrooms for ten people which becomes crowded. The kitchen is pretty well equipped which helped us cook all our own meals. The lanai is lovely with a nice view. We walked to some of the beaches so didn't have to worry about parking as much.
Mary B.
December 2021
Great for a large group.
Trent P.
November 2021
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:
We had 6 couples staying in the home and it was great. One couple had to sleep on a bunk bed but the lower bed was big enough for both to sleep in. We loved being able to relax in the hot tub each night and come home to a great house. We utilized both refrigerators so that was a big bonus. Kitchen had everything we needed. 6 boogie boards and 8 chairs to go to the beach with including 2 snorkel gear made it nice as well. Individual A/C units in each room made the whole house cool and enjoyable. The master bedroom is very large along with its bathroom and closet. The deck and view off the master was beautiful. It would be nice to have the garage code but not a big deal to open the garage after going through the home.
Amy M.
October 2021
We rented this house with a group of family and friends as we came down for our honeymoon overall the house was very beautiful and it came with boogie boards, chairs, beach towles, and a beach umbrell. The view was beautiful, there were also 2 bikes to use to ride. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was the refrigerator does not hold a cold temp. I've worked with appliances and that fridge needs replaced as the compressor is bad so we had to use the refrigerator downstairs so we did not ruin our food as the fridge would not go lower than 60 degrees the whole time we were there except once it was at 38 degrees. There were also light bulbs burnt out the master bathroom toilet area which was very inconvenient as that was the only light, so if you shut the door to have privacy while you go to the bathroom it was pitch black. I think for how much we/you pay to stay in this house they should make sure the refrigerator works and all the light bulbs are working in bathrooms and bedrooms. it's not anything that would keep us from staying here again we just hope next time they'll have the fridge either repaired or replaced by then cause having to go up-and-down the stairs to be able to cook or get anything to drink is very inconvenient when you have a large group of people you're trying to Cook for. Overall loved the home!
Lisa M.
October 2021
This was the perfect house for my family and friends in the great community of Princeville. We had 14 people and we were all very comfortable. It was the perfect house for us because this house has a kitchen downstairs. With a young child in the house that was a big help when she woke early, she didn't wake everyone in the house. It also helped to have the second refrigerator, we had a lot of mouths to feed. We utilized the jacuzzi and the wonderful balconies and its views. The house has everything for the beach chairs, cooler, boogie boards, snorkel set and towels. It also had 3 bikes and we used them alot. There is shopping and a market nearby so if you need something , it's a quick 3 minutes to the store or 10 minute bike ride.
I would recommend this house to a large group, it was a great area and we had the vacation of a lifetime.
Thank you to the cleaning crew and all the people who helped with questions I had and making sure our stay was great! It was!!
Ralph R.
August 2021
What a great trip and a fantastic place to stay.We had 13 people and we all fit in this house with room to spare!! the house had everything we needed and then some. The manager Tanya always got back to us quickly if we had any questions or concerns. Great place to stay if you have a large group and we would recommend it to everyone we know.
Thanks so much!!!!
Judy F.
July 2021
Loved the area and the house.
Suggestion of blinds in the master bedroom . It is to bright to sleep after sunrise. Air Condition would be a real plus!
Scott K.
June 2021
Kept our group of 12 perfectly. Close to all the stuff we wanted to do. Place had everything we needed.
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