Anita M.
May 2026
Great location in Princeville. Lovely condo and complex. The unit is small but had everything I needed. Instructions were clear. The lanai attached to the unit is lovely but does look out on a street. It was a great stay.
Marielle L.
May 2026
Great location, loved the area we were in! Room was clean and as described. No AC, but there were two fans that kept it comfortable for us.
Juan D.
April 2026
Awesome!
Sarah H.
April 2026
Great unit for our quick stop before the Kalalau trail!
Cheryl M.
March 2026
Robyn was very responsive to our messages, answered lots of question and arranged for fresh towels and supplies in a very timely manner. This was the perfect home base for everything North Shore and getting to South Shore for activities as well. The kitchenette was awesome, there’s even an electric skillet to cook with. We will stay here again. If you use the hot tub, be aware that the step down is big, I was a bit surprised by that. The pool and hot tub were very enjoyable after a long day of adventures. Parking was easy to find, there are two lots for this complex. Thank you, Robyn.
Kirsten H.
December 2025
The unit is super clean and in a nice location. It has a comfortable bed and beach gear. All we needed for a few days in Princeville. Host is very responsive and replied to all my emails very quickly. Highly recommend!
Jessica
October 2025
Quiet clean studio condo in beautiful vacation neighborhood. Hope to stay here again
Karen B.
October 2025
Beautifully located on the North Shore and close to everything we wanted to explore. The unit had everything we needed, it is small, but very nice.
Meghan K.
September 2025
This is the second time that we’ve stayed at this property at a unit managed by Robyn and we look forward to coming back!Super clean. Bed is very comfortable. Communication is stellar. We were always able to find a parking spot. Pool is clean and well maintained.
VICKI
September 2025
Much smaller than I expected. Really just a hotel room. Parking was sometimes difficult to find.
Brandy S.
September 2025
All good. Great location. Parking at night is tough to find a spot.
Shelly E.
September 2025
Such a nice stay at Sandpiper! The condo had everything we needed including beach accessories! I highly recommend staying here. The host was very responsive as well.
Tricia K.
August 2025
The location was perfect for what we needed. Grocery store was right up the street a great beach to watch sunset at was a 10 minute drive.. The only downfall is the no air conditioning, but even in the summer the nights weren’t too bad with the windows open in a breeze
Emily K.
July 2025
Thank you Robyn for a fabulous stay at your studio. It is in such an ideal location and access to a pool and hot tub, local amenities. It was cute, clean and pleasant and I really enjoyed my stay. One note - I would love there to be some basic items such as salt and pepper etc. available in the kitchen
Franklynn
June 2025
There was no shelf area or table to set food or drinks on .. just two small night stands. There was adequate toilet paper and paper towel, but no tissue (Kleenex). The patio had a lot of dust and debris on the floor and table that we had to clean up before our use. The patio screen door needs to be replaced .. it’s old and difficult to move. This unit is adjacent to a side street that, to our surprise, had a lot of loud traffic noise that disturbed our sleep every night.
Chanelle F.
April 2025
Aloha! My mother in law, sister, and I stayed in this studio. It was just GREAT! I was sooo impressed with this place in person!! Location was GREAT. Inside the place was very clean, nice big walk in shower (small step) also very roomy lanai/ patio!!! Our host/owner Robin, was an excellent communicator and so hospitable. We reallllly appreciated her tone and overall sense of hospitality. The studio was super nice and updated inside and had good amount of space for three women. In the grand scheme we had one small issue with our key getting stuck in the lock to the point where we had to reach out to our host who had to get property management involved—but Robin was so accommodating. Thankfully, property management was really good at getting the issue resolved too (although the property manager’s communication was at one point brash and overwhelming for my mother in law but Robin’s approach immediately made us feel comforted and felt heard). I understand that the hospitality industry can be hard and we are all human who sometimes have frustrations or life get the best of us. We do not feel any grudges. We would stay here again in an instant. And we hope to be welcomed back too. Mahalo for everything!!!
Logan B.
March 2025
As advertised and such a nice change after the last place we stayed. Thank you!
Antonia
February 2025
Cosy studio, very quiet and beautiful neighborhood
richard
February 2025
First year in Princeville really relaxing 3 weeks we’ve been to Kauai 12 times
Barbara B.
December 2024
Such a convenient, quiet location! It was everything I was expecting and more. I was a little worried about parking but it was not a problem at all. Thank you so much and Happy New Year!
Mary E B.
November 2024
Location and friends close by. Would have loved a few more amenities. All and all wonderful.
Jodi C.
October 2024
Instructions on proper access was very clear. Unit was somewhat clean - baseboards were dusty, screens were dusty. Great place to stay if you want absolute peace and quiet. Unit is in need of an AC unit because it was hot! Price was reasonable for what you get. Overall satisfied.
July 2024
I had a great stay. The condo was clean and as described in the listing.
Hiroki K.
July 2024
I had a great stay. The condo was clean and as described in the listing.
Charlene V.
July 2024
Great cozy studio we had for four nights. Very close to Hanalei Beach.
Kelli C.
June 2024
This studio was perfect for the two of us for a short 72 hour visit to paradise! Fridge and kitchenette were nice to have in the room. Close proximity to everything. Great responsiveness from management!
Steven A.
April 2024
Last minute trip and lucky (for us) the MOST COMMUNICATIVE host we've come across on VRBO! Host responded quickly to every (too many?) questions including last minute questions about parking and WiFi. This was a small space, but perfect for two grandparents and the grandchild. The only thing I'll add is that parking is limited throughout Princeville and particularly limited along the beachfront--NOT unique to this listing. Plenty of spectacular beach options from Kapaa on the east coast through Haena along the north shore.
Sophia T.
April 2024
Stayed for a week with a best friend and her daughter to explore Kauai. This is the perfect spot for folks looking to not break the bank at a property they'll barely spend any time at anyways. Comfortable bed and air mattress, nice bathroom and shower, lovely balcony for meals eaten at the condo. There is an electric cooking pot-type thing (not sure what it's called) that we fried some eggs in for breakfast. The one thing missing was a spatula (or any cooking utensil) but we made it work with a bamboo spatula we bought locally. Be aware there's no hot plate, I might bring one next time just to boil water for tea. Nice mini fridge. No AC was no problem at all with the fans and nice breeze. Feels very private and neighbors were quiet and respectful. Less than 10 minute drive to Hanalei and Anini beaches. Overall a great experience and would love to come rent it for a month or two and work from here (nice fast wifi!)
Rosanne W.
March 2024
It was a very clean condo. The only downside was the neighbors dryer vent blew out on our lanai. But we were there for a month so it seemed like someone was doing laundry everyday. It were not out and about all the time since we stayed so long so that was the only downside. Other than that it was very nice.
Shin L.
January 2024
The space was just what we needed for not spending much time there. It has everything you need. The space could have had a better cleaning. I noticed chunks of dried toothpaste throughout the vanity area of the bathroom from maybe a previous guest that was missed. But I’m not sure that’s on the cleaner rather the previous guest…? How did chunks of toothpaste get on the wall? Though as a host myself, I comb through my short-term rental before every guest and after the cleaner leaves.
The price is fair. I liked that the unit was tucked away in the back because the entire complex was quite big.
The host was responsive when we thought we had to cancel our trip.
Richard
January 2024
Excellent bathroom and shower
No mainstream tv
Good pool and hot tub
Microwaved eggs
JASSON C.
January 2024
Excellent host.
Laura W.
January 2024
comfy bed, easy check in, I recommend!
Tyler D.
January 2024
This was a great spot to stay and the host was awesome, definitely recommend!
Louis W.
October 2023
it was awesome, thanks
Sandra
October 2023
We really enjoyned staying in this Studio.
Jonathan B.
September 2023
Neighborhood is right off the main road and is super easy to find. Two available parking lots both conveniently located near the unit and we'll lit at night. The room is small but perfect for just two people looking for a quick stay. There is no AC but there are two floor fans and a nice cross breeze. We visited in September and we were comfortable the whole time. Kauai is all about being outside and this location was perfect for the excursions we had planned. I would for sure rent this space again in future visits!
Mariana L.
September 2023
The property and Princeville area is really beautiful and was a great home base for the duration of our trip. The place is a little small for three people but we definitely made it work. Robyn was very responsive whenever we had a question which was appreciated. I also liked that she had the beach chairs which proved to be very handy for us. Overall I would recommend.
Rachel S.
September 2023
Other guests were a little close. Could hear conversations and arguments and even having sex. Other than that it was a nice stay. Bed was a little too soft for me but I managed
Malou
July 2023
Really nice location. Close to tunnels beach, the lighthouse, queen bath and many other area. However, a bit far from Napali coast and Waimea Caynon.
Shazia Z.
June 2023
We have stayed for couple of nights while exploring beaches on north side of island. The location of Princeville, HI is nice to walk, enjoy atmosphere and farmers market on Saturdays. We were not able to find beach access to Sealodge beach. To view sunset requires serious walk of 25 minutes from property as parking is not available near sunset lookout point.
Room itself is very basic only good for 2 guests. I cannot imagine more than 2 guests sharing the room. Dinnerware, silverware, blender and toater provided along with fridge and microwave and it was useful. Patio was good with privacy screens. We have enjoyed the beach chairs and ice chest provided by host. There are also surf boards and beach umbrella available.
Host has tried the best to provide useful stuff to accommodate guest. Even provided pedestal fans to cool off as there is no AC. Cannot leave window or patio door open as it is facing to high traffic area. It is just not enough room. So pack wisely if booking this room. For food, I would suggest to head towards Hanalei as there is not enough room to prepare food, but can make smoothies with fresh fruits from farmers market and store and warmup food, and enjoy meal in patio.
My only request to host to invest in better privacy curtains as both window and patio door are facing to high traffic area.
lucie h.
May 2023
The bed was not very good, very hard to park.
Well located for Nāpali coast visit.
The condo was clean.
Amanda
May 2023
Great area and great for the price. Would suggest more beach and regular towels for people staying longer then a couple of days. Also, knowing the best way to contact the owner.
Emma R.
May 2023
Property was clean and had everything we needed. Plenty of towels, a mini fridge for any drinks or leftover food, comfy bed, and a nice lanai. Perfect spot for 1 or 2 people looking for a place in Princeville. Super close to lots of amazing spots on Kauai and a beautiful drive to some of the further spots. Robyn was friendly, helpful, and quick to respond when I reached out with a question after check in. Great stay.
Ashley Lauren W.
April 2023
I really enjoyed my stay. The location was fantastic as you are right next to beaches and the park. The owner was very communicative and helped with any questions I had along the way. We had a great time!
Christine
February 2023
We enjoyed the patio area and the coolers and boogie boards.
The place needs a little hominess with pictures on the walls. The key on the door was very touchy and hard to open. At least 1 coffee package for each day we stayed would have been nice.
Yingzi C.
January 2023
We like the neighborhood of Princeville, and this studio is located in the center, which is close to everywhere. One thing I didn't give a full star is the host didn't respond to my message and call about the parking spot at all. We had to park further away where it doesn't have a reserved sign, but we had a permit so not sure if the parking is assigned or not. This should be listed clearly in the instruction. Overall, it is a nice place for a couple who don't cook and just want a clean place to stay.
Shyam Sunder K.
January 2023
Good location, updated unit. The condo resort itself is nice with a well maintained pool. Enjoyed my stay.
Mariah M.
December 2022
This was a very reasonably priced place for our stay and had just the basics which was all we needed since we were out all day! The place was clean and great if you’re looking for the basics like we were.
Jennifer
December 2022
Great location, wish there was air conditioning, but the two fans provided were a blessing. Shower was nice, no stove, but microwave wired well, fridge could be colder, needs to be defrosted. Would recommend!
Emmarie L.
November 2022
The condo was clean and comfortable, contactless check in was easy, and checkout was simple. We appreciated the beach supplies provided (cooler, umbrella etc.). The condo is in a quiet location, we almost never heard any of the neighbours. Would stay again if back in Princeville.
Brooke J.
November 2022
Lovely accommodations, very clean, easy check in and check out, safe and great area - super close to Hanalei bay and shopping/food - comfortable linens and bed, and loved loved loved the beach towels/coolers/umbrellas/boogie boards! We did not realize there was no A/C (our mistake) but luckily there is a ceiling fan and two powerful upright standing fans. They keep it comfortable enough to sleep for someone who likes it cool. But if A/C is a must for you just a heads up!
Ryan P.
October 2022
Great place to stay if not looking to spend too much time at your lodging. Small outdoor patio is a nice place to relax and because there is no kitchen it allowed us to go out and explore food options which worked for us.
MARCOS A.
October 2022
Everything is ok, the owner always pending
Julian S.
September 2022
The property is big with a nice balcony and enough place for parking at a good location. There are some beach chairs and body boards available. Also the bed is very comfortable and there is a big shower in the bathroom. We really enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend this place.
Yvonne J.
September 2022
It was great. Loved the extras like beach chairs and boogie boards.
India l.
August 2022
super cleanly. plenty of towels and bed sheets provided. nice little outdoor area, very peaceful and a safe neighbourhood. 10/10 would recommended
donna c.
July 2022
Robin was super courteous and so helpful during our stay. We couldn't have asked for a better host and really appreciated the beach gear at the condo. (Two coolers, beach chairs, umbrellas, and chairs). Thanks Robin!
Alexandre C.
June 2022
Would recommand it!
Scott W.
May 2022
Robyn was easy to reach and extremely responsive. Will surely rent again.
Terry F.
March 2022
Thin walls. NO PHONE NUMBER FOR PROPERTY MANAGER>
Claire
March 2022
Great deal
Bronwynn S.
February 2022
We came in late, and were oh-so-grateful for such a simple check in process. Robyn gave us all the information we needed in advance and she was very prompt to respond with any questions that we had.
The accommodations were clean fresh and updated. The bed was comfortable and so were the chairs. Loved the big shower. Internet worked great. The hot tub/pool/grilling area was easy to access and clean.
It was very quiet and comfortable. We feel the value we received was excellent.
Carla C.
February 2022
Very pleased with my stay. Great location, very clean, comfortable bed. A bit warm since there’s no AC but the fans helped. Above expectations especially for the price. Would definitely stay there again!
River H.
February 2022
We loved the place easy access and just how the listing says!!
Wendy D.
February 2022
The perfect size for the two of us, loved the shower, the location and everything around us.
Madilyn M.
December 2021
This is the perfect studio rental that has everything you need for your trip. It is in a super safe area and it’s very cozy. I came to Kauai alone and was worried that I would feel unsafe being by myself but no, this place is great. It’s secluded and it’s illegal for anyone to park in the premises without a permit. There are a lot of families and children that live in this area which makes you feel at ease. The studio was very clean and the bed is extremely comfortable. Most comfortable pillows ever haha. If you are wondering about temperature during this time of month, it was warm, tropical storms for me the whole time. Off and on. The studio stayed a cool temperature and I was comfortable at night. The only thing that I would change about this studio is that there isn’t a table inside to eat at. There are chairs but no table. It would’ve been really helpful to have one to eat meals and such. Overall 10/10 place to stay. You won’t be disappointed!
Mandy
November 2021
Lovely updated unit. Owner was fast to respond to any question and really nice with every interaction. Great area to stay.
Caitlin V.
November 2021
We mostly wanted a place to sleep since we were out every day exploring the island, and this was perfect for us! The bed was comfortable, and the kitchen area had everything we needed for simple food prep (we didn't want to do major cooking). We loved the location as it's close to many beaches and Hanalei. The pool/hot tub area was also great!
Brenda G.
November 2021
Very clean accommodation, great location to access all the fun activities in the north shore of Kauai. Condo a bit hard to find in the dark, property is fairly crowded with limited privacy. Listing did not mention there was no air conditioning, but fans helped to cool the room. Overall a nice place to stay especially if you are out and about most of the time
Jenna M.
October 2021
Overall, our stay was okay. The property was clean except for a few small things, location was good, and the property was quiet. However, parking, communication, and safety weren’t acceptable.
Parking: The host does not pay for an assigned parking spot making it difficult to find parking. Street parking is illegal, so there’s no alternative to the complex lots and we had to fight for parking every night. 2 nights we had to park illegally then go outside periodically to check if anyone had left an unreserved spot so we could move our car. On the final night, we never found legal parking and spent the night worried about being ticketed or towed.
Safety: The main entry door is just a regular door lock (no deadbolt), which did not make me feel secure. Even worse, there is a back sliding door that didn’t lock at all, so we slept 3-4 nights with an unlocked door. Maybe Hawaii is safe, but I don’t really care; I didn’t feel safe.
Communication: I’d call communication with our host completely unhelpful; we only really heard from her when she needed something, like the final payment and access to the room to supposedly fix the internet. We needed to change our booking to one day less several months out from our trip because due to Covid, we couldn’t find a rental car the day we arrived. I asked the host if she could reduce our stay by a day and never heard back. Finally, I just cancelled the booking and rebooked the appropriate days. I was annoyed but not enough to book a different rental. We arrived and got a message from our host asking if a property manager could come in to check something with the router. We told her that was fine, but we’d really prefer someone come the next day as we had already left for the day and hadn’t put away any of our valuables. I also took this time to ask if she could have the property manager fix the back door. I never heard another thing from her, so, we spent the rest of the trip worrying about the backdoor being unlocked and wondering if someone would enter our room since we hadn’t heard one way or the other.
Check-in: This was just a series of small, negative experiences for us. Parking was a huge unexpected ordeal, and finding the room in the dark was another. Then walking in and finding a door that wouldn’t lock and dead bird on back porch was icing on the cake. Over the course of our 3-4 night stay, we had 2 dead birds left on the back porch. Very strange and startling.
Richard L.
October 2021
condo as advertised, great place for our quick trip to the North Shore. communication with Robyn was prompt and pleasant
will stay here again when we return
Stephanie T.
October 2021
Disappointed not being able to watch cable TV or matter of fact any TV at all until the night before we were leaving.
We wished the owner/property management would have notified us that someone was entering on the property again without notice to work on TV. Upon returning we noticed the cable box was missing that's when I realized I had all personal things out, I would’ve liked to tidied up if I knew someone was entering the property.
It was a real bummer that we were unable to use the pool, hot tub, BBQ as the lock was changed; (the key didn't match the single key cylindar), the owner said there were two pool locks. Eah ... we gave up.
I’ll leave it to you on what you’re looking for on a VRBO; had we known we probably would have chosen something else. Btw ..we overlooked the need for the ammedity AC(there is none) during the hotest month of September.
To top it off the governor of Hawaii tells us not to come out and travel but yet the owner pretty much made us feel bad that she’s a single mom and she needs the money so we couldn’t get out of canceling without losing any money. This VRBO is Not recommended.
Laney S.
October 2021
Loved staying in princeville! This condo serves as what we were looking for- a place to sleep and shower between playing on the island. I am a bit of a clean freak so I was displeased to find hair in the shower, the toilet smelled of urine (my husband doesn’t stand up so it wasn’t us) and the floors had some hair and dirt. We had to ask halfway through the stay for linens as we were given three beach towels and two rolls of toilet paper, which we did not find to be enough for a week long stay. Perhaps a mid-week linen delivery can be a new standard? The place does need some walk in rugs, too, as we used towels to reduce sand and mud in the condo.
We did utilize the griddle and coffee maker quite a bit during our stay. We had to sit outside anytime we ate as there’s no where inside to sit comfortably and eat or drink coffee, but that’s no problem for us since it’s a vacation in Hawaii! Princeville is so safe, beautiful, and the condo complex has quite a few natives that were great to have around.
Stephanie J.
September 2021
The minute we walked in, I knew I was not staying here. The place was filthy, bed was unmade, bathroom was disgusting, and there was no toilet paper. We had checked in late at night, had been exploring all day. I messaged Robyn and she quickly replied. The cleaning service never came. She called and offered a different place, but I still had to pay for it. At this point, I was exhausted, angry, and just wanted to shower so we chose to stay elsewhere. I didn’t want to take the chance of another disappointment. The only place was the Westin so we had the pay a pretty penny.
Jamie D.
August 2021
Super clean, great area and easy access to beaches and amenities. Nice little porch attached to property. We enjoyed running the neighborhood and found it easy to get to neighboring areas!
Stephen C.
August 2021
Cozy place for 2 and great staging ground for north shore. A bit tough to get down south (where there is more to see) from here, but convenient for Hanalei and the area north.
Appreciated the 2 beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler for day trips!
Kaitlyn B.
August 2021
Very clean and comfortable stay. Small space but there is everything you could need and then some. Definitely recommend
Alayna D.
July 2021
This studio was perfect for our stay on the North Shore of Kaui. It was about a 5-10 drive to stores, restaurants, and many hike-to beaches like Queens Bath, about 15-20 to Hanalei Bay, and 30-40 to the Haena State Park. It is a lovely renovated studio with a small kitchenette (including a good-sized fridge!) in a very quiet part of Princeville - felt a bit residential. It was clean and very comfortable (especially after backpacking the Kalaulau Trail!).
The best part though was the host, Robyn. She really went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. When we first got to the studio, it was a little stuffy and hot (there is no AC in this studio), and we were a little worried because we are both pretty sensitive sleepers. So I messaged Robyn to see if there was an additional fan to help cool the place off, but she replied that there was only one. Then, when we got ready for the beach the next day, we noticed there was no cooler as was stated in the listing. I let Robyn know it was missing and what did we come home to that evening? A brand new cooler AND a fan!
Would absolutely stay here again!
A side note for those worried about no AC as we were: It is a small unit with massive windows and a sliding door. Between the two fans and keeping the windows open, we were very comfortable! It is a quiet community, so we did not have a problem with noise either.
July 2021
The studio apt was quite large and had many amenities. Really liked the overall stay
Christina
March 2020
Fantastic place, everything we needed, great location. We used the BBQ area for cooking some fresh Ahi we bought in Hanalei. Over all fantastic stay. Thank you!
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