Luella S.
August 2025
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Aside from giving us the wrong property address initially, once we were there, we enjoyed our stay. There were a few minor issues, but everything worked well(especially the AC), and it was clean and spacious. Loved the extra parking spots and the screened in porch to have our morning coffee. Would definately stay here again!
JenniferJ 7.
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:
Amazing place, great space, nicely furnished. Beautiful location, close to beach and shopping. Would definitely stay here again or recommend to friends.
Eddie M.
July 2025
This property was immaculate and had everything we could ask for. It offered excellent spaces for everyone to gather for meals or spread out to relax. This is truly one of the best places to stay in the area.
Jill R.
June 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 here very much. It's the perfect blend of being close enough to the things we love (Kahiliwai and Anini beaches, Kīlauea and Hanalei) but tucked away from the action so we can relax. Just the right amenities allowed us to be comfortable without being overwhelmed.
tina l.
April 2025
Great location
nicholas B.
April 2025
Great location in between Hanalei and Kilauea. Well appointed home that was super comfortable and clean. Really enjoyed the large kitchen and screened in porch. Also very quiet and dark. Would definitely come back.
Samantha V.
March 2025
This property was beautiful, clean, spacious, and had everything we needed for our stay. I was worried that we would have to rent items to take to the beach but the garage had it all! All the greenery around the house adds the best touch to the house. It’s super nice to wake up and see why the island is called the garden island. Would definitely stay here again.
Carlin G.
March 2025
Great home and location! Would stay here again!
Tegan H.
February 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:
The house was perfect for our family of four. Conveniently located just a short drive from Anini beach, and just a bit further to great restaurants, the house met our every need. We especially loved the big couch for watching movies together as a family at night. It was peaceful and relaxing and we would definitely stay there again.
Craig V.
February 2025
The house is in a nice, quiet location between Princeville and Kilauea, close to Anini Beach. It is pretty well equipped with all the necessary kitchen gear. The place fit our group of six ( 2 grandparents, 2 parents and 2 small children) perfectly, with 3 bedrooms and a bonus room for the baby to sleep in. Our stay got off to rocky start as we were given the wrong access code to the lockbox. We called the property manager contact number but no one picked up or returned our multiple messages. We spent an anxious hour, with a three-year old and 9-month old, wondering what we were going to do. We finally called the number from which the erroneous text originated and someone was able to call us back with the correct code. While the property is in good condition overall, the appliances are old and in need of replacement. The dishwasher in particular was a problem. It doesn’t clean well and is very inefficient (3-4 hr cycle). We ran a load three times before decided that the “Hi-temp” cycle was the only way to get the soap pod to dissolve. Even that didn’t work every time and it still left a big lump of soap in the dispenser. The only other issue we had was the kitchen faucet handle. It was very loose and at one point fell off. This needs to be fixed!While none of the above problems ruined our trip they certainly detracted from our experience and overall impression of the property.
Bill & Meri R.
February 2025
Well equipped, very clean, tastefully appointed house with helpful management. "Close" is a relative term. You need to drive to the beach. It is too far to really walk and a steep hilly road on the return. The tropical jungle plants surround the house and direct sun is missing most of the day. We were there in a major storm and cold front. There is no heat source. If it were hot then they have a massive air conditioner. Too bad, that they did not invest in a reversible heat pump to counter the days with 60 degrees inside and your bare feet sticking to the freezing floor.
Jonathan M.
January 2025
Great location and house. Everything we needed and close to great beaches
Jim S.
November 2024
The home was as described. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the house while we were home.
Regina G.
July 2024
Perfect stay for a group of 6 adults. The screened in porch was our favorite place to enjoy our meals. Also loved the close access to Anini and Kalihiwai beach. Will be back !!!
Curtis S.
July 2024
We loved the house. Perfect spot on the north shore right between Kiluea and Princeville. Short drive to maybe the best kids beach on the island, close to dining and convenience stores etc. Was clean plenty of towels and bedding. Was very private. If you are more into hawaiian life than staying on a resort this place was amazing. They also had anything you'd need to go to the beach. The entire island lost power while we were there and they had pleny of candles and flashlights. Best spot in the house was the entirely covered lanai. We'd love to stay here again.
Julia K.
June 2024
Location is perfect, house is perfect, everything is perfect!
Luke S.
June 2024
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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:
The home is great. Perfect for us on a week-long relaxation trip. The amenities are thoughtful, and the house is well equipped. The location is great too. I'd love to stay here again and recommend it to anyone!
Krista B.
May 2024
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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 stayed here for 9 nights, with our 2 adult daughters and their husbands. Each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom which was a plus. Plenty of room to gather. We enjoyed the screened patio each morning to plan our day over a cup of coffee. The beach is within walking distance. The area is lush and tropical. We would rent this location again!
Gwendolyn H.
March 2024
Anini Mauka Kauai is the ideal home for our vacation style. We loved walking to Kalihiwai beach for the day, and enjoyed the well equipped kitchen for self catering our group of adults.
David C.
January 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:
Our experience at Anini Mauka and with Makana Kauai Properties was wonderful. Everyone was fantastic to work with and most importantly they leave you alone to enjoy your vacation. This property and house is a lot nicer than the pictures might lead you to believe. It is very quiet, very clean and actually has somethings so you do not need to run to the store in the first few hours of your stay. The property is peaceful and the oranges are delicious. This is a great central spot to the north and south. Also it provides you great access to Anini and Kalihiwai beaches. It is wonderful to drive down the road and be at the back of Kalihiwai Bay, where we played with our kids in the river, paddle boarded to the waterfall and surfed all day long. It was magical and we will definitely be back. We have rented a lot of places around the world and we do so a few times a year, and we can happily say that is was a wonderful vacation retreat. The rental company is extremely considerate and nice. Thank you so much!
Sharon K.
October 2023
Great location and the house is just as pictured! Very comfortable for the 5 of us. We look forward to coming back!
Angela R.
September 2023
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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 had a wonderful stay in Kauai. The rental home was totally immaculate and had everything we needed for cooking, comfort and having fun!
Markus M.
August 2023
Everything was just perfect. Big house, all clean, nice furniture, great location.
Andrew 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:
We were very happy with our stay and loved how the house could be divided into 2 sections. We have a small family of 4 and plus 2 other family members staying, so this worked out perfect if a little privacy was wanted. House was very clean and has everything you might need in the kitchen. The grounds are beautiful and give you the feel of not having near by neighbors. Beaches are just a short drive away, and management is friendly and quick to respond. We would definitely stay here again. Mahalo!
Allison S.
June 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 home was clean and large. We had plenty of room to stretch out and not be on top of each other (3 couples). It was a pretty home with current decorations and appliances. The kitchen is well stocked and large. We had fun playing with the corn hole game and using the beach chairs and boogie boards in the garage. We used the bbq grill to cookout several times. The house did get hot at times without AC. Also, we had to wear bug spray while outside because we would get bit up quickly. The house was tucked away with foliage all around, so very private. It was close to Annini beach and easy to get to things in the north side of the island, but also not that far from the east and south side. We would definitely rent again if we ever returned.
Sandi P.
April 2023
The house was more than accommodating for 7 of us. The kitchen was equipped with EVERYTHING! the living room has a big enough sofa for everyone to sit comfortably, screened patio was an added extra, much needed, due to the mosquitos. The bathrooms were nice and clean. Everything needed for the beach was there. The only issues was the ceiling vent to draw hot air out wasn't working, but fans were provided. Hotter inside than outside some nights.
I would definitely recommend this place and look forward to staying again
Kate H.
April 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 house worked well for our adult children and our needs. Comfortable gathering and get away spots in the house, allowed for relaxed collective cooking and down time reading.
Liza T.
February 2023
My family and I spent 3 weeks and felt at home from walking in!!
Natalie A.
January 2023
This home was amazing. We traveled with our 3 teen boys and it was perfect, exactly as listed. So spacious and beautiful. The quiet neighborhood was awesome. The citrus in the yard is some of the best and oh so juicy!!! Very well stocked kitchen with just about anything you could need. The supplies for the beach were great. Chairs, umbrellas, cooler, boogie boards, noodles, beach towels…...
We absolutely loved this place. Will definitely be back. Kauai is becoming a yearly tradition for our family and this place was the best yet.
Mike S.
January 2023
This home is in a quiet neighborhood near Anini beach (3 minutes drive) that makes you feel like a local. Everyone living around you is a local and it's a great base to head to Kilauea, Hanalei, Kapa'a, or anywhere you'd like to go, with so many local and hidden gems worth exploring. The living/dining room is sizable and allowed our whole family to be comfortable. And the host was great communicating with any questions that came up or anything we needed. Overall I was very happy with the stay.
Susanne T.
November 2022
We spent over a week at this property and would gladly return. The home is open, clean and simply furnished. It's ideal for families or groups and is well-stocked with games, beach gear and two beautiful porches, one large screened and one open to the morning sun. The linens were excellent and sleeping options good with the master bedroom having the best view and airflow due to many windows. Ceiling fans and standing fans made the other bedrooms very comfortable. Proximity to beaches such as Anini and Kalihiwai were the reason for our stay and are within 10 minutes by car. The street near the home is well-traveled, roosters around 4am are normal and neighbors are close but quiet hours between 9pm and 6am seemed to be universally observed. If you're extra noise sensitive, earplugs for sleeping would be helpful. Overall, this is a perfect location and a very comfortable home. We loved our stay here.
Robert B.
August 2022
Only issue was no air conditioning in bedrooms
Otherwise house was comfortable
Karmell M.
May 2022
Nothing but good things to say about this beautiful Anini property. Owner accommodated us on short notice, staff was communicative and friendly. This home is lovely, comfortable and beautiful. Lots of space!
Ron R.
March 2022
The Blue Anini is on Kalihiwai Road, with beaches in walking distance and amenities just up the highway at Princeville. We were a party of 3 couples with a huge SUV.
We'd wake, go to the yard and pick oranges, prep breakfast and clean up then get out the door and pile into the SUV.
Each couple had a room and two couples shared a bath, but it was convenient with no issues. the house is comfortable with a huge sofa and TV where we watched Superbowl LVI 56.
The house has a whole house fan that cools in the summer. That's a big plus. The kitchen is large with plenty of space and a large island with an electric stovetop. Outlets are everywhere. A screened porch/lanai is at the side of the house.
The beds are comfortable queen sized, and the linen is clean.
I was surprised at how well maintained the house was, with wooden floors and very clean, not even a gekko in sight. This is a very well situated rental property on the north shore. For parties of six it is remarkably spacious.
Grab it if you can!
maya l.
January 2022
The owner, their neighbors and manager are really nice.
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