Mauna Kai, Kauai

Mauna Kai is a charming townhome complex located in the resort community of Princeville at Hanalei on Kauai's lush North Shore. The resort offers a variety of amenities, including the largest condo pool in Princeville, a communal barbeque area, ping pong table, and beautifully landscaped grounds with native Hawaiian plants and flowers. The complex is within easy walking distance of the Princeville Shopping Center, Prince Albert Park, the public library, and the Makai Golf Course. Guests can also enjoy a 10-minute hike to the beautiful, uncrowded Anini Beach along a shady tree-lined path. The resort's convenient location provides easy access to Kilauea, Hanalei, and numerous beaches and features of Kauai's North Shore.

Mauna Kai Average Rates


As of October 2025, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Mauna Kai is $423. The average price of a 3 bedroom unit is $510. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Mauna Kai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 821 Guest Reviews


Reviewer Portrait

The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

Travelers consistently love the North Shore location and tropical feel of these Princeville condos. Lush landscaping, birdsong, and wraparound lanais set a relaxed, indoor–outdoor vibe, and the setting is convenient for exploring: Hanalei is about a 10-minute drive, and there’s a walkable path down to Wyllie/Anini Beach (steep on the way back). Many guests highlight the large, uncrowded pool, easy access to the Princeville Center (Foodland, coffee, restaurants), and the overall quiet, neighborhood atmosphere. Families and couples alike praise the spacious layouts and often say they’d happily return.

Units are generally roomy and well equipped for longer stays. Kitchens get high marks for being stocked with cookware and basics for cooking in; many condos include beach gear such as chairs, towels, coolers, and sometimes snorkel sets and boogie boards. The broad lanais are a frequent favorite for morning coffee and evening lounging, and several reviewers found the beds comfortable. Hosts are commonly described as responsive and thoughtful, with some standouts providing extra touches and quick communication. A few units even offer perks like bedroom A/C or a private hot tub, but amenities do vary by condo.

The most common trade-offs: many units do not have central A/C and rely on trade winds and fans; most guests were comfortable, but some found upstairs rooms or lofts warm—especially in hotter months—so check listings if A/C is important. Typical island noise (early-rising roosters) is widespread, and downstairs units can hear footfall from above; light sleepers may prefer an upper floor or earplugs. Parking can be tight late at night, and the beach path is steep/slippery after rain. Interiors range from freshly updated to a bit dated, and while many report clean, well-maintained spaces, a minority noted maintenance or housekeeping hiccups and occasional variability with property managers and starter supplies. Overall, expect spacious, homey condos in a fantastic location with a resort-caliber pool—just be mindful of A/C, stairs, and the realities of condo living.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 821 reviews

Recent Mauna Kai Reviews


Lovely! Didn’t find pool key until we left!!’
Sally B.
July 2025

We enjoyed the condo and its location in Princeville. It was very spacious and perfect for our party of 4. We like to cook and enjoyed its large kitchen, which was well equipped with everything we needed. It felt very homey and we enjoyed its furnishings and Hawaiian-style art pictures throughout the house. We loved the large lanai that wrapped around the condo, surrounded by the tropical foliage. The property has a beautiful swimming pool with perfect temperature water and a new BBQ that we used a lot. Just know that the condo does have some stairs inside for "sunken" rooms, if there are any mobility issues. Our party decided we would definitely stay here again!
Candace O.
July 2025

Excellent, quaint little spot with all the essentials. Located in a beautiful neighborhood in Princeville, it’s close to everything — great restaurants, stunning beaches, and convenient stores are all just a five-minute drive away.
Benjamin S.
June 2025

I'm not sure exactly where to start. When we arrived everything seemed to be in order. However, as the week went on there were things that were affecting our stay. First, the A/C is a wall unit; it looks like it could be the original but we don't know. The outside was very dirty, which probably means that the cover has never been removed and inside cleaned of mold/mildew. The unit itself is on 2 floors (could be a problem for someone who struggles with stairs;) this bit of information was left off the description when we booked. There is no way it could cool down the space upstairs, let alone the lower level. We took the upper BR and one of the jalousie windows wouldn't even open. Another jalousie window in the main area was totally missing one of it's bottom glass louvers. The ceiling fan in the upper BR only operated on the lowest speed, which didn't give much air movement. It was hot and muggy with the temps and humidity. In the lower smaller BR there was a fan up in the corner by the ceiling. It made noise but didn't blow any air out. Our son and wife were in the BR and it had a musty odor. As far as the kitchen, the kitchen faucet moved in its location; it wasn't stationery as it should be. There was only one medium size frying pan. It had a teflon finish (not a healthy finish for cooking) that is started wearing off. It didn't sit flat on the cooktop, and the handle was loose. We did use it every day as we cooked our meals in the condo. In the bathroom downstairs there was a fan (washer/dryer was in this bathroom,) that was covered in dust/dirt that had accumulated over time. While there was a broom for sweeping up, there was no dust pan; we used a thinner piece of cardboard to sweep dirt on. As we were getting into the week (we were there a total of 9 days,) we noticed we were getting low on toilet paper, paper towels and detergent. I texted Vacasa and they sent my request to the owner, Valerie. We texted back and forth, and she informed me they don't supply again and it was our responsibility to pay for any additional items we needed. As we continued texting she asked me to send pics of some of the items I was discussing as listed above. We said we would and took pics and videos and tried to send it over and it came back undeliverable. Unfortunately, it left us with a negative feeling about our stay there. If you don't mind the humidity then you won't mind staying in this unit, but if it bothers you as it did us then this won't be a good fit for your party. I don't want to end on a totally negative note. The unit itself was furnished nicely. We did appreciate that they had sand chairs available, as well as boogie boards to use at the beach. And, the pool was quite close and our grandchildren really enjoyed spending time there. Overall, we were disappointed with the above complaints we had, and especially the way Valerie handled communicating with us, and then blocked our text back to her.
Cathy M.
June 2025

This was the perfect spot for our family. Wonderful property with great amenities (kids absolutely loved the pool)! Easy trips to so many beaches and Hanalei, we will absolutely stay here again!
Michael L.
June 2025

Very nice condo in beautiful area. Drawbacks: parking is VERY limited and if you are sensitive to noise probably not a good pick. You can hear every step they take upstairs.
Shelly S.
June 2025

It was a great location. Close to many beaches, including one real secluded beach just down the street. Close to grocery stores and amazing restaurants. Response time from owner was very quick. Great experience.
Gabriela M.
June 2025

This is a wonderful, peaceful place to stay. Close to beaches and an excellent pool. The townhouse was clean and well-maintained.
Sarah O.
June 2025

Our stay here was great. The property was beautiful, in a great location and easy to access. Rick communicated with us very well, he responded quickly and was very professional. This property was wonderful for my wife and I on our honeymoon stay, however there is no A/C so it does get hot.
Jacob V.
June 2025

Overall everything was great. It should be noted that the A/C is only a small unit in the living room upstairs and doesn’t extend to the two downstairs bedrooms. It only really gets into the upstairs bedroom if you leave the door open. There are some slots in the bedroom wall to try to let air through, but they don't help a ton. There are ceiling fans but they don't provide much relief either. There are 3 additional fans that were provided but one more would be appreciated. We gave up our fan in the upstairs bedroom to the downstairs. The kitchen is very functional which was great. There's a grocery store within walking distance which was also nice. The parking is an issue after 9/10 pm. The spots aren't assigned and the lot fills quickly at night. During the day it wasn't an issue. There is an overflow parking lot at the community center you can use that's a bit of a walk (10 minutesish) and you need a pass to park overnight. So be aware if you're coming in late you're going to have to park farther away. Since this is managed by vacasa we couldn't directly communicate with the owners which wasn't ideal since vacasa didn't seem to have any information other then the bare minimum which wasn't very helpful. Overall we would stay here again though.
Danielle M.
June 2025

The home was well stocked and clean.
Sharon B.
June 2025

we had the best week here! right when we settled in we had a lovely conversation with our neighbour joy who made our stay feel so welcoming. this place felt like home from the personalized items around the home to a closet full of beach activities.
rama t.
June 2025

Great place, quick response from owner on a question. Provided everything we needed for a beach vacation! Would recommend highly.
Sue S.
June 2025

The property is pretty much as advertised. Its a bit hard to find in the condo complex. Parking is thin. The TV stopped working on the last day. The grill was a mess when we got there and the ceiling fan in the one upstairs bedroom had a few loose blades, that was fixed right away. But overall property was good. The unit had nice beds, appliances. The location was great. It had everything you would need for a trip to paradise. Would definitely recommend
Jeff L.
June 2025

The pictures of this place don’t do it justice — it was perfect for us to stay at as a couple! If you want to explore the north shore, this is your best bet. We loved being close to Hanalei and visited Ha’ena State Park, and we also did some activities in Wailua —easy drive. We loved the beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, and snorkel gear - they really made our trip with all of our beach exploring. There is also a copy of a Kauai Guidebook that was GOLD - great info and recommendations. I would stay here again, it was lovely.
jess b.
June 2025

We had a great stay! Location of this place was great for what we had planned for our staycation. The condo is super clean bed was comfortable and the air was cold. Would recommend anyone to stay here.
Katherine R.
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: We absolutely loved the rental property! The unit was decorated so cute and the layout was great! Very spacious! The wrap around porch was amazing with the beautiful landscaping on the property! Thank you for making it such a wonderful vacation!
Cindy B.
June 2025

Such a beautiful place to stay. The space is lovely with beautiful grounds. We would recommend it to everyone.
Holly C.
June 2025

The area was nice but this location did not have air conditioning and was very noisy. The room was right next to a busy road and there was traffic late into the night, which was annoying because without air conditioning we had to keep all the windows open. There were also a bunch of ridiculous fees if there was something done against the ridiculous rules of the property… like hanging towels outside. Would not recommend to anyone.
Justin
June 2025

We stayed for five nights with our family ages 8 to 70. The rental had great books for relaxing, a well stocked kitchen for a couple nights of home cooking, a very close and clean pool, a beach box with all of the options (snorkels, chairs, umbrellas, floaties, sand castle makers, etc.) We walked to Willey’s beach for a quiet morning stroll and that was a bonus to have a beach within walking. Everything else seemed to be 10-15 minutes away driving - very convenient.The only tricky thing was parking if we got home after 6pm. The lot fills to the brim but there is good overflow parking if you know that is allowed. Lots of flowers and wildlife (pictured) for close-to-the-house adventures.
Jennifer P.
May 2025

This studio was/is perfect for 1/2 people. The photos on line did not do it justice. It had everything you would need and then some. The bed/furniture were comfortable and the most beautiful beaches were a short walk/drive away. I have price shop the rentals for years and the cost for this studio was very reasonable. The only problem I had was with the lock box-only because I went to the wrong box-I even had my glasses on-contacted the the designated person-very helpful-even had a follow up visit by a very nice lady to ensure I was good to go. The only draw back I initially had was when I read the”rules& regulations” then I read some of the ratings starting with the lowest and moving on up. The good HEAVILY overshadowed the bad. The “rules & regulations” were reasonable it just needed to be “toned” down. Would I stay here again..that’s a BIG YES.
Michael P.
May 2025

Everything was just perfect 10/10
David V.
May 2025

We stayed here for five nights in May 2025. We were incredibly underwhelmed and disappointed. The cleanliness of the property was hard to overlook and took away from the overall experience in a beautiful place. Communication with the property manager was not great. Taking three different instances of reaching out before receiving a response. The price was attractive, however, it made us wish we would have spent a little more to stay somewhere more comfortable. Here are some of the issues we noticed:Dead bug in the bed sheets did not inspire confidence that the unit had been cleaned recently. There was old residue on the fridge and a very shaky handle that felt like it could fall off at any point, a dirty toilet brush next to the toilet, the toilet took basic plumbing skills to flush each time as it wouldn’t fill correctly. The screen above the kitchen sink was broken and we were treated with There is a washer and dryer and there was no way to seal the window to avoid unwanted visitors coming through. There is a washer and dryer in the unit. Graciously, they gave us just three pods of laundry detergent which obviously isn’t enough for four people staying for a week. In good faith I could not recommend staying at this property for anyone.
Paul A.
May 2025

Clean & pretty.Tony & Judith are great, welcoming & gracious.Anyone would feel welcomed.
Warren H.
May 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: The condo was really nice, including both interior features and decor and the beautiful landscaping surrounding the unit on all sides, providing plenty of privacy and fresh air. The unit is very close to the (steep) trail down to Wyllie Beach, but there is no ocean view. Property management was very responsive and easy to contact. It's very close to food and hardware stores. I definitely would recommend it to others. I wish a list of restaurant suggestions/recommendations had been provided.
Stephen B.
May 2025

The condo is well located in Princeville—with convenient food shopping within walking distance and good restaurants nearby in Hanalei (about a 5 minute drive), including great coffee, poke, and shaved ice. Terrific beaches, snorkeling, kayaking, paddling all close by the condo too—we loved Anini beach especially for snorkeling, seeing lots of sea turtles. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked—and the porch is lovely in the early morning and evenings. Lots of roosters around—they tend to be on their own time clock—so they will sometimes wake you at 3 am—and that will be the case anywhere you stay in Kauai—just be aware! The back of the condo is close to a road—so there were some traffic noises—but nothing later than 10 pm and none in our party found that it interfered with our use or enjoyment of the condo. The grounds of the condo are beautifully landscaped, and the pool is often empty—and lovely in the late afternoon. I would not rely on the snorkeling equipment provided by the host—you really need to be fitted—snorkeling equipment is inexpensive to rent lots of places. The host’s beach chairs were great—as were all the beach towels provided. The washer/dryer was super helpful! The host was responsive and helpful—we were not the most organized of guests, unfortunately. I would stay at these accommodations again—no concerns.
Donna E.
May 2025

We had an excellent experience staying at this VRBO. Property was clean, had all the amenities you’d need, and was a great deal for the area. I would stay here again when I return to the island.
Mark B.
May 2025

We enjoyed a week long stay in this love home with many sightings of chickens and wonderful gardens on the premises. The pool was relaxing and the provided beach equipment was enough to satisfy everyone! High recommend!
Frederick V.
May 2025

Very well kept and lots of "extras" like beach gear available for use. Had a wonderful visit.
Jim W.
May 2025

The condo was exactly as listed...maybe better. Great location and easy to get anywhere on the island. Numerous beaches, shopping and hiking nearby. The condo was very clean and well stocked. There was a great starter supply of toilet paper/soap and paper towels.The grounds and pool area are beautifully landscaped.
Jenn O.
May 2025

Exactly like the listing. It was very nice. Upstairs neighbors have heavy feet and the one of the snorkels has a broken diagram. But other than that it was a good experience. Very happy we got to stay and it was very affordable. Thanks Rick, for sharing your home!
Breanna Y.
May 2025

Amazing getaway and near great spots!
Korben
May 2025

Loved staying here for our week long stay in Kauai. The condo was spotless, bed was comfy and it stayed cool despite being warm outside. It's so serene and peaceful, plus having a kitchen at home was great to utilize for making meals when we didn't want to eat out. Tony was such a gracious host and made us feel right at home. He has a ton of beach things (towels, boogie boards, chairs, etc) that were super helpful.
Alex
May 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: Everything was so gorgeous! It was better in person than on the website and we absolutely loved it! I cannot say enough good things! The best part was coming home after dark and the amazing smells from all of the fragrant plants surrounding the condos - I already miss it!
Jaime K.
May 2025

We loved our stay here! The location was perfect ! Close to Foodland for delicious Poke, an ice cream shop and not to far from someGreat hikes. The condo was clean with super cozy beds & the swimming pool was great too. If you’re like me and go to bed earlier than most I do recommend ear plugs and a sleep mask. Noise wasn’t too bad except for there was one extra excited kiddo who was running laps upstairs he did settle down after our first night stay and we proceeded to get great sleep and rest for the remainder of our trip.
Sara S.
May 2025

My husband and I stayed 7 nights. It was great location to the princeville center. Neighbor Joy was sweet and helpful! Can't wait to come back! :)
Roni S.
May 2025

Wonderful location & beautiful pool! Space has everything one we need. Only hiccup was the toilet would have trouble flushing and there is no AC and the fans don’t keep the upstairs cool enough so 2 of us ended up sleeping on the floor in the living room.
Becki A.
May 2025

Management/property managers were non existent when issues came up immediately after arrival. You are forced to speak with someone from another country who owns this rental from a mother company. They therefore are not interested in resolving anything. Conflicting information about parking. We spent an hour on the phone explaining that all of their literature says ample free parking but they refused to give us more than one parking pass. There was no working stovetop upon arrival. The presence of a hot plate meant they were aware that our party of EIGHT didn’t have a working stovetop and that we were expected to use that hot plate instead, for cooking all of our meals. Missing smoke detectors. One was randomly placed on dresser. Bbq grill was full of grease and hadn’t been cleaned in months, which lead to a very dangerous situation when we lit it. Photos in ad show different furniture that was not present in unit. Consistent stream of water leaking from downstairs guest bathtub faucet. During a time of water conservation and regulation on Kauai. We saw no one during our time here. No one came to check or fix anything. Even after one employee said someone was coming to look at the stove. We saw no one and nothing was fixed. Pick a different company and definitely pick a different unit. A minimal and laughable partial refund was given to us for our trouble. I’m guessing this was their version of hush money.
Jennifer K.
May 2025

Our condo was clean, comfortable and nicely furnished. We were able to get to all of our favorite spots easily and had a great vacation. We will definitely be coming back.
Danna J.
May 2025

Very well located
Naiara G.
May 2025

Condo was spacious and beautiful. All of the necessities were there.
Laura G.
May 2025

We had the best time and this home was exceptional, comfortable and beautiful! I would absolutely stay here again!
Uraynab S.
April 2025

We had a wonderful stay. The townhouse had all appliances and beach gear we needed. The only 2 problems we had were the step down to the livingroom and master bedroom was about 10” and a tripping hazard for our older friend. The other was the noisy upstairs neighbors, they stomped around and scooted chairs alot
Kristin D.
April 2025

The condo was perfect. It had everything we needed for our stay. We loved having the chairs and snorkel equipment available for our use. The host Tony and the property manager were both excellent to deal with. We had a flat tire and they both worked hard tiet us on our way quickly.
Sue M.
April 2025

We loved this property! Beautiful, lush, our host/hostess were so accommodating and kind, so helpful...we could go on and on. We will be back again and refer to friends and family. Thank you so much to Tony & Judith!God blessRon & Cindy Bowers
Ron B.
April 2025

Lovely stay - modern and spacious, clean and inviting. Beautiful lush surroundings and excellent location on the North Shore. Enthusiastically recommend and would stay here again. thank you!
Abby M.
April 2025

My husband and I stayed at this property in a larger condo complex after backpacking the Napali coast for three nights. It was a perfect respite and retreat! The host has the condo fully stocked with anything you could want or need: a fully stocked kitchen, nice granite countertops, pantry staples and then some. We prepared our own food in the kitchen almost every night. There is a washer and dryer with soap included, castile soap which is perfect for removing zinc oxide (reef safe) sunscreen, full-sized shampoo, conditioner and liquid soap in the shower, a shaded porch with patio chairs, games, puzzles, bluetooth speaker, etc, etc. Also beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel gear. Wow! This unit far exceeded our expectations. The location is great, close to a walking path that takes you to a grocery store, shops and restaurants, and is also quiet. It is a lower-level unit with a unit above and beside, but we had no issues with noise from either units. While staying there, we did not utilize the pool, so we cannot comment on that. The decor is a bit dated, and perhaps overdone a bit, but it is very Hawaiian, colorful and cheerful. My only minor recommendation is that a tea pot (for steeping tea) be added to the kitchen. We would absolutely stay here again if we were to return to Kaua'i.
Liza H.
April 2025

We loved your beautiful property and wish we could stay longer! Thank you so much
Sally C.
April 2025

Probably the best unit on the property. Well laid out. Fantastic deck. Excellent, uncrowded pool. Accurate description and pictures. Dealing with the property manager (Vacasa) needs improvement as they are based in Portland and don’t seem to be able to rely on their local team. In our case there was no Wi-Fi for the entire stay which was challenging for some professional obligations, let alone no tv.
Doug B.
April 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property layout is beautiful with all the basic amenities one would need to get settled. Enough room for everyone to have their “me” time.
Gerald B.
April 2025


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