I was going to skip reviewing this VRBO because I already gave a critical review to the Parrish Collection, but I got an email saying I was reviewed as a guest and the only way to see it is if I leave a review here. Now I'm curious what they have to say, so here it goes: CONS -We had to search for pillows for the Murphy Bed and a rickety cabinet door fell off of a cabinet that seems barely held together.One of the sliding glass doors wouldn't lock.* I contacted the Parrish Collection to notify them of the above two issues. They offered to send someone to fix those, but we didn't want to be bothered with that on our vacation.We also noticed:A stool for the dining room table was wobbly.One of the AC/fans wouldn't shut off.No working exhaust fans in hot bathrooms.Only 3 mugs for 4 people. Gross, rusted, metal tissue box holders.Some walls had marks and could use re-painting or touching up.Also, I was notified by VRBO before the trip that payment was missing which gave me a heart attack, and I had to confirm with the Parrish Collection that they did receive payment.PROS -The units were very clean and the beds were comfortable - even the Murphy Bed, which I had been worried wouldn't be. The Hanalei Bay Resort is an amazing place with very nice staff.This condo has incredible mountain and sunset views when the weather is good.I guess I'd give it 3 stars overall because of the cons listed, but I bumped it up to 4 because of the location and gorgeous, off-the-char
Susan L.
January 2025
Unbeatable view; had a few hiccups with the check in process but property manger resolved quickly.
Vince B.
January 2025
Condo was lovely - gorgeous view, lovely grounds, well appointed condo and really appreciated the beach chairs and cooler!
Cheryl L.
January 2025
We really enjoyed our stay. The condo is beautiful as is the linae and view of the property and bay. The walk to the beach can be a little slippery when wet lol but not too difficult, steep hills so best to be in decent shape (kinda true for the whole island ). We went in December and it poured every 40 min for about 5-7 which required some flexibility and didn’t ruin even a minute of our stay, seemingly nothing could. I can’t rave enough about the entire trip, our lodging very much included. Anthony was super attentive and wonderful to work with :) Mahalo
Ilicia B.
January 2025
We stayed for 2 days in december of 2024. Everything went well. Owners were prompt in communication and helpful. Check-in & check-out were smooth, apartment was clean and well equiped with useful amenities as well as kitchen utencils. Location and view of the apartment was amazing. Would recommend 100% to everyone.
Ayush
January 2025
the room was very good - great view/location - nice layout-the kitchen and TVs were small but we knew that and they were fine. The rental company-parrish-were excellent with communications etc. The resort - Hanalei Bay-was just ok. Although the restaurant was excellent they offered no breakfast or lunch-who ever heard of a resort without breakfast or lunch. Although they charged for parking - it was always a challenge to find a spot. The fitness center was small and crowded. The staff was excellent.
Ken S.
January 2025
The condo is located in a stunning resort, and the view is absolutely majestic. Waking up to such a beautiful scene every morning is truly a delight. However, there are several downsides to this place such as musty smells to dusty ceilings. Having stayed at numerous houses and condos through rental apps, this is the first time I’ve encountered an inaccurate listing.The most misleading aspect is the lack of a full kitchen, which was not explicitly mentioned in the listing. The description stated there were full cooking amenities, including utensils and a wood stove in the living room. My partner and I carefully reread the listing multiple times to ensure we hadn’t missed anything, but we hadn’t. We were looking forward to cooking at the condo, but unfortunately, we had to eat out more often than planned.
Akilah E.
January 2025
Great stay, would def recommend
Bonnie A.
January 2025
Really nice room on a beautiful property overlooking the Bay. Loved the high ceilings which made the space feel large. Good size for a couple.
David K.
January 2025
We had stayed at the Hanalei Bay Resort before, and were thrilled to find a privately owned room to stay at this time when the resort was sold out. We were pleasantly surprised at how similar the check-in process was to staying as a regular hotel guest. We still enjoyed all the amenities of the hotel. The room was clean, nicely decorated & stocked with everything we needed. We loved our stay!
Laura G.
January 2025
Great! Very memorable. That view from the room is spectacular.
John O.
January 2025
The condo place was lovely, quiet, and had everything we needed. The beach chairs, umbrella and cooler were useful for our beach day. Beautiful view from the lanai was perfect for morning reflection. Highly recommend!
Brenda M.
January 2025
I loved the location of this unit and I loved the property. I didn’t love the Murphy bed and didn’t realize it was a Murphy bed until arrival (that was more than likely an oversight on my end but haven’t checked the original listing) the bed didn’t sit level on the floor so had to make a make shift platform for one of the legs. There was a bit of a musty smell but as soon as we opened the doors and kept them open and got a fan going it was fine.
Katie S.
January 2025
Thanks Belinda for sharing your beautiful view of the world with us. Breathtakingly beautiful! The resort staff was lovely. We had a fantatic time. So much fun.
Michelle F.
January 2025
Hanelei Bay Resort is where we stayed! Beautiful beach shared with the One Hotel! Fantastic time. Nice unit… had everything that we needed. Staff was friendly and helpful! Definitely will be back.
Patricia J.
January 2025
We loved the Hanalei Bay Resort! The access to the beach is great and just a short walk (it does involve a pretty steep hill, but didn’t bother us at all). This unit was great for our family of 4! Plenty of space. Everything you need including beach equipment. As stated in other reviews, the resort can’t help with many issues that arise so we had a few glitches but nothing that really impacted our stay. Be advised you need to return all towels, room keys and wristbands to the front desk or the resort will charge you. Overall we’d happily rent here again!
Maggie J.
January 2025
Amazing views of Hanalaei! Room was clean and nice. Thought recommendations left by owner of things to do, see and where to eat. Resort is well maintained and staff is friendly. Only negative was neighbors in adjacent unit on the tail-end of stay blasting movies and music late at night and early morning.
Amanda R.
January 2025
Great view, as advertised.
Bob O.
January 2025
Property was as advertised… wonderful view and great location. Just as shown in the listing.The only cons were that parking was a few minutes walk from the condo and the additional fees charged by the resort… check in fee, parking fee and resort fee. But I would stay in the condo again!
Jeff B.
January 2025
The Muxlow property was a great place to stay. It was super clean, with beautiful decor and top-notch appliances in the kitchen (an amazing coffee/espresso maker!). It also had great extras like coolers, beach chairs, and boogie boards. The views of Hanalei Bay are breathtaking, and the resort has 2 good restaurants. We didn't want to leave!
lisa c.
January 2025
We spent 10 days in Princeville staying at the Muxlow's home. The communication prior to our stay and during our stay was superior, and handled by family members. The three bedroom condo was comfortable,very well equipped, beautiful inside and on the outside porches, and with views of Hanalei Bay that cannot be matched! The Hanalei Bay Resort pool and beach were incredible for all ages. The location is quiet, convenient to everything, and peaceful.We would not stay anywhere else! We highly recommend staying there, and hope to do so again in the future.
Nancy S.
January 2025
The view of this property is breathtaking & so worth it. My husband and I came and stayed here for our honeymoon and it was just the perfect size for us! It’s inside the Hanalei Bay Resort so we had to check in/out like a real hotel/resort and the hosts do not communicate with you at all. We couldn’t make any sense of the fifty/day parking fee so just be aware of that before you book. The place had pretty much everything we needed like beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and an ice chest. There was an interesting smell when we walked in but it might’ve just been us. Staying in Princeville was beautiful and overall we had a very good experience and we’d come stay again!
Allysen
January 2025
We had a wonderful experience, start to finish. Communication from the owners was extremely detailed and helpful, the place was beautiful, and we really appreciated all of the included extras (beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, etc). The resort was also beautifully maintained. We were sad to leave!
Steve F.
December 2024
Beautiful location. Great well kept unit with all the amenities. Nice Weber grills on site that we used to grill dinner several nights. Jeff the owner was fantastic. We’ll definitely be back.
Sarah Z.
December 2024
This was my first time staying in Princeville and it was the absolute perfect place to stay with breathtaking views. Central location to Napali Coast, north shore beaches and everything you need. Dave is the most accommodating and accessible host I’ve stayed with! He truly cares about your experience and did everything he could to ensure my stay was nothing short of perfect.Thank you Dave! I will definitely be returning.
Jessics L.
December 2024
We had a magical time in Kauai! The accommodation was amazing, with breathtaking views. The resort was also very beautiful and the setting was stunning. I highly recommend staying here!
Caroline H.
December 2024
Wonderful, cozy condo with beautiful view of the lagoon style pool, lots of extras to make our stay enjoyable. This place was perfect! Thank you so much!
Brenda T.
December 2024
11 years ago, my husband and I had a drink at the St. Regis pool area and were envious of the people that could afford to stay in a place with such a gorgeous view. 2 weeks ago we stayed at this unit at the Hanalei Bay Resort and had an even better view. A dream come true for a great price. The high ceilings make the room feel airy and larger than I expected. The resort grounds are beautiful, and we made good use of the pool which never felt crowded. There are spotless grills to use by the tennis courts and Foodland is close by for shopping. This unit is located in the most convenient location for everything including getting to your car to pack up for daily outings to the beaches. We loved our stay here and hopefully will be back again. Also, the host was available to contact if we needed anything, but everything went smoothly so we did not need to contact David. Thanks for sharing this little piece of heaven that I had always dreamed of experiencing.
Jennifer Mary M.
December 2024
Had a great time, had a smell issue when we first entered the condo. Everything else was great!
Ryan M.
December 2024
Condo location perfect, right by path that leads to beach, great room sizes, amazing views. However told management company (unit was owned by private owner, so resort could not help us) coffee pot did not work, couch sectional was heavily stained and when I went to flip over cushions there was so much food in couch, said they would send someone out to fix. Patio furniture covered with bird droppings. Took 4 days just to get coffee pot and no cleaning crew sent ever to address anything else by Vacasa. Wooden bench in shower moldy. But enjoyed the balcony views. All of HBR is amazing.
Joanne P.
December 2024
Incredible property, incredible views, incredible resort. Perfect for our family. Worth every penny. We will absolutely stay here again.
Nathan O.
December 2024
Great location, amazing amenities. Washer dryer in unit was great
Julianna E.
December 2024
Thank you - we really enjoyed your unit and will be back. Great property, great beautiful location, and we appreciated meeting the Ne Ne geese families that live on property :) woot woot.
Jon M.
December 2024
Very nice unit. Fully stocked with anything you need during your stay. Please note: it is a 3rd floor unit and there's no elevator. Aside from that its perfect. Beautiful views of the mountains and overlooking the pool.
jeff m.
December 2024
I would stay here again. The views are beautiful and the property grounds are very well kept. The only thing I wish were different is the pool was ice cold and there was no lunch or drink service at the resort. Looks like they at one point had a swim up bar? The lounge/restaurant on site was great for dinner and had live music every night we were there.
Jenn L.
December 2024
Great location, well stocked with kitchen and bath ammenities. Tennis facilities with pro available for lessons or group play. The only thing you need to bring is food and sunscreen.
JoLene G.
December 2024
Water everywhere!!!
virginia t
December 2024
We really enjoyed our stay! Hanalei Bay is beautiful and the unit was well stocked. We enjoyed the tennis rackets, cooler, boogie boards and other amenities that we were provided. Enjoy your visit!
Karen K.
December 2024
This unit was everything it advertised: spectacular view, comfy accommodations, great location close to the pool. I would encourage the owners to provide directions for adjusting the water temperature on the shower, and for operating the stove. Otherwise, everything was perfect. We would advise the resort to reduce the amount of leaf blowing, which seemed to go on constantly. The resort itself was amazing, with the waterfall enhanced pool one of the highlights. Overall, highly recommended.
John N.
December 2024
The view was our favorite part. And a nice walk to the beach as-well. The resort hot tub is a plus
Alex
December 2024
A great place with the best view ever!
December 2024
This condo was so pretty! We really loved our stay in this quiet community. We felt we were in the best building! Amazing views, close to parking, close to the pool. Definitely want to return.
Michelle S.
December 2024
Gorgeous setting with unobstructed views! I very much enjoyed my stay on this beautiful property and would love to come back.
The only minor issue: a crew was working each day replacing the roof directly above the unit, causing noise and a bit of discomfort.
Rosemary M.
December 2024
This unit was wonderful! Clean, close to the pools, had everything we needed for our week stay. Murphy bed was foam and very comfortable for our kids.
We love Hanalei Bay Resort and this unit did not disappoint!
Jenna S.
December 2024
Property was well maintained. Included beach chairs, mats, boogie boards, coolers, beach wagon, tennis rackets and other items for outdoor fun. Nice selection of games. Nice view of Hanalei Bay and the mountains. Well appointed kitchen.
Richard S.
December 2024
We loved HBR! The perfect hybrid between a resort and a rental. The daily fees do add up but we thought it was worth it. The view was amazing and the grounds of the property are extremely well kept. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The private beach is unbeatable. The pool and hot tub were so peaceful and clean. Happy Talk Lounge and Wiki Pizza were great hangout spots too. We will be back!
Maria B.
December 2024
We had a lovely time - the place is perfect with easy access to the beach by the 1 hotel and great walking within princeville. The hotel were very nice to have too - bbq, hot tub, pool, towels, etc!
December 2024
Resort was incredible! View was great. Room was okay, coffee pot and mugs need a deep clean & cutting boards need replaced. Other than that it was perfect.
Abby W.
December 2024
The property was beautiful. The beach walking distance. Best view I could imagine. Clean and well stocked. Amazing coffee machine. Only complaint is the mattress in the mater suite was terrible.
Amanda J.
December 2024
The condo was very nice and cozy and the view was absolutely stunning! It was so nice being able to hear the ocean at night then wake up to the birds singing in the garden below. I loved it and would definitely go back.
Christy B.
December 2024