The house is very nice, the kitchen is great and the location is great, but the pool is unheated…read moreand is too cold to swim in! We spent $8,000 and couldn't swim in the pool. Worse is that the geniuses at Pure Kauai don't tell you the pool is unheated. I stayed there two weeks ago and raised a big ruckus about this, they admitted it should have been explained, but I went on their website today and it still is not explained. In my opinion, that is about as low-integrity as you can get

Awesome organization. Rented from them 3 times. They have a great selection of houses and they are…read morethe best houses in Kauai. They are very responsive if you need help or service while staying in one of their properties. Professional and service oriented. Very responsive. We trust them to always recommend the best places which serve our needs.

Just enjoyed a wonderful week at the 2 bedroom condo in Poipu Kapili! The condo was spacious and…read moreclean, large kitchen which we enjoyed cooking in, multiple bathrooms and air conditioning. The condo was perfectly located with two different shopping areas less than a 10 minute walk away, and easy walking access to the beautiful Poipu beaches. I appreciated the little extras that Paul offered, including beach towels and chairs, and scales in the bathroom. We ate breakfast outside each morning with views of the pool, gardens and the ocean, we even saw dolphins one morning! Paul was also very helpful and responsive, and I appreciated all the local recommendations!

We absolutely loved our stay at Paul's condo in Poipu (Poipu Kapili). The unit was as advertised…read more(clean, beautiful, had everything we needed) and Paul was incredibly easy to work with on the logistics. Highly recommended if you are looking for a Kauai vacation rental. We'll definitely be coming back!

My wife and I rented a small house on Anini Beach at the north end of Kauai. The place was clean,…read morewith a well-equipped kitchen and within a stone's throw of the water. If you're looking for a getaway place away from tourist traffic, but with paved road access to the main routes, this is the place for you. The constant but soft sound of the surf, and the incredible sky at night when there are no clouds -- the only drawback is that you'll hate to leave this place.

My brother and his wife rented a home on Anini Beach in Kauai and used Serenity Vacation Rentals…read more My husband and I rented a home a few doors down but used Kauai Vacation Rentals. I am writing this review because the service both my brother and I received from Therese at Serenity was awesome! My brothers home rental was clean, well stocked, great location and priced right! The property manager was extremely helpful and friendly and went out of her way to make sure that our family had everything they needed for a great stay. My husband and I had rented a much more expensive home through Kauai Vacation Rentals. To contrast, our rental was not cleaned, the yard was overgrown, no beach chairs, umbrellas or beach toys were available. There were not enough towels, electricity was turned off in one of the master bedrooms and it was clear when we arrived that they were not expecting us even though we had booked the place 9 months earlier! I would return to Anini Beach in a minute, but I would only use Serenity Vacation Homes to book our home rental. You will love the location, the setting and the amenities offered! You will also appreciate the service you receive from Serenity.

My girlfriend and I were looking to go to Hawaii but did not want the whole touristy thing. We…read morewanted to go somewhere where we can fit in with the locals and not be overwhelmed with tourists. Fortunately, I had an old co worker who told me years ago that he stayed at this time share in Kaui. I contacted him about the information and several months later, we made it to the timeshare! Our unit was more than spacious for two people and had all basic utilities.The views of Bali Hai and Hanalei Bay were just outside our windows!!! We scored with the location just outside of town with a short drive to the town center where we enjoyed several food options. We decided to act all touristy for a few days and explored some of the other hotels nearby which was nice to see and what the offered. If you want that small town vibe where you fit in with the locals and have a wonderful spacious time share, this is your place.

Stayed at Hale Honu/KauaiDreamin last August 2012 and we are still gushing about our vacation in…read moreKauai! The unit was clean with unique island decor and is located within walking distance to a grocery store and strip mall. It is also a short drive to Hanalei Town Center where you will find a lot of dining choices from fast food to sit down restaurants. While you are there check out Tahiti Nui Bar, their pizzas are great and the live band entertainment is a blast. We travelled with our teenage boys and there are so many fun activites to do like kayaking, paddle boarding and ziplining to name a few. I highly recommend staying at KauaiDreamin. It is a perfect place for couples and families as well. It had all the amenities we needed. All in all, it's a great vacation rental!

Great location and amenities. Quite low key atmosphere…read more The pools are great with a nice option for children . It helps keep things organized ands quiet.

The Princeville villas will surly help capture many memories and beautiful pictures! The serene…read morelandscape and ocean views are priceless. We loved our 2bedroom villa, while we had plenty of space the property itself is small enough that walking anywhere doesn't feel like a chore. Here is where we fall off and don't quite hit the 5 stars. Our villa was super clean. Toilets weren't fully cleaned upon arrival and they definitely didn't do a better job during our stay. The couch and blankets had a few mystery stains that grossed me out. Cocktails and the restaurant are insanely expensive. We are talking 28 dollars for a cocktail. Additionally the staff member Nancy (pool attendant) was rude to me. I wasn't able to locate a dry chair in the sun at 4pm. so I asked an employee for permission to use a chair near the cabana. Permission was granted but she wasn't happy about it. So asked me to move, while I didn't have issue with moving I did find it rather unprofessional of her to yell at me for not reading the sign and while she offered to help me when I asked to a dry chair on the sun she walked away ranting about my lack of awareness. To make matters worse the same employee had a separate issue with my husband in reguarda to pool towels. When I tried to address it with the front they weren't very helpful. All in all we did have a great week there and hope to go back.

I can't speak more highly of Mike, who helped make our family vacation in Kauai so special and…read morememorable. From stocking our fridge for our arrival to guiding us along the Kalalau trail to scheduling impromptu surf lessons, Mike simply does it all, imparting his insight and local knowledge every step of the way. Most importantly, Mike was ever so gracious, friendly and thoughtful. We will miss Mike nearly as much as we'll miss the island, and look forward to staying in touch. You will not be disappointed by enlisting Mike's services and he will go out of his way to ensure a magical stay you wont forget. - The Bushanskys

Do yourself a huge favor and call Mike before your trip to Kauai. He is a wealth of knowledge and…read morehas all the connections on the island. We reached out to Mike via email to ask about stocking our fridge for our arrival and ended up not only making a great friend, but delivering a couple SUPs to our house, finding a local (and amazing) musician to come and play beachside, securing a local babysitter, and he sharing tips and tricks and ideas for us to keep us busy. We ate at his new spot the Hanalei Bread Company a few times and we were just so impressed with Mike and his wife and their business and the way they make their customers their friends. They are super responsive, easy to communicate with, organized, thoughtful and worth your trust. He turned our trip into a one of a kind vacation and we are very grateful!

Beach & Bluff Realty rocks! The staff are extremely kind and helpful and know a lot about the local…read morearea. I recommend them to anybody looking for a north shore Kauai vacation rental.

Would rate them zero if I could. Suzanne specifically. My husband got Covid and they still charged…read moreme full price, no refund, which was ok. I found them on VRBO. Half of my party was able to still go in which I emailed Suzanne and let her know. She said no problem. Then charges my card extra for cleaning. She said my other family who we shared with left sand everywhere (it's right by the beach and sometimes that's unavoidable). She also bashed me for stripping the sheets off the bed when my other party left (they were helping the maids they thought). She's unreal. She charged me $350 for cleaning plus extra charges for what I just noted. She didn't even tell me about these issues. She likes $$$$. Very dishonest. When I asked her for photos of her complaints she refused to show them to me. She's not a very good business woman. Her motives are extra charges. Beware of this. She left me a one star review on VRBO which I can't contest because she uses 3rd party booking. I didn't even stay at her house!! This is not the aloha way. Scam. Stay away. Way better options in this neighborhood than this place.

We recently stayed at the most beautiful home just an 8 minute walk from Poipu Beach. There were 9…read moreof us and I don't think we could have found a better home for our family. It was gorgeous, clean and well-stocked with beach supplies. The communication with Princeville Vacation Rentals was top-notch! I planned this trip for almost a year and I was always impressed by PVR. Whenever I had a question, they were quick to respond. All communication was done via email before our stay and went smoothly. Not long before our trip, I requested to add one more days stay and it was no problem at all. The check in process upon arrival was easy thanks to the directions provided. When we left the home after vacation, my Husband learned that he had left his wedding ring at the home. He was on the flight home when he realized it. PVR went above and beyond to locate his ring and return it to us! I can't tell you how grateful we are to the staff and housekeeping of PVR. The next time that we visit Kauai, we will most certainly rent a home from PVR again. Kari & Jeff H

We stayed in unit N27B. The pictures do not do this condo justice. Clean and updated with beautiful…read moreviews in a beautiful neighborhood. Hosts were extremely responsive and helpful when needed.

This cottage is a perfect vacation rental if you like to feel the unique qualities of the community…read moreyou're visiting. HMBC's openness lets you enjoy the warmth, the wetness, and the beauty of Hanalei Bay in a low-key way that lets you feel like you really live there. Maybe I am reacting to our trip to the Princeville St. Regis hotel for sunset cocktails. That beautiful resort felt like placeless luxury. The views were Hawaiian, but the grand style of the rooms, plentiful central air conditioning, upper-class airs, and property layout were suitable for anywhere from the Caribbean to Mexico to wherever... My preference is to stay where the local touch is celebrated. So..., HMBC is not endlessly elegant, it's a beach cottage. But, it is definitely my type of place! HMBC's front lawn leads directly to a very swimmable, less crowded area of Hanalei Bay. We walked 4 miles roundtrip on the Bay every morning, crossing the two local rivers coming into the sea at different places each day as the sands shifted. We took our first swim of the day on our pre-brekfast treks, and decided that the placement of the cottage was enough to ensure a wonderful vacation. The building is smartly designed with a large picture window in the living room. You can sit on the couch or one of the two reclining chairs, and watch the water, surfers, and swimmers go by. Moreover, the furniture and decorations feel well-designed, thought-out, sturdy and in excellent shape. Nothing is beachy, sticky, or falling apart. Suzanne, the owner, knows how to add touches to the property let us feel even more comfortable and able to relax. The building is well maintained and clean, which is not unique but noteworthy because those basic qualities are not universal in Hanalei! There are also nice, if somewhat common extras like a reasonable selection of pots and pans, microwave, toaster-oven, a charcoal BBQ, wide-screen TVs, full-size new refrigerator, comfortable chairs, washing soap, beach towels, extra towels of all types, and other reassuring amenities. We also liked the lock-box on the porch. That arrangement was new to us, but it let us lock up, swim, and not worry about losing the key on the beach. The books, games, and beach-gazing telescope in the living room were truly above-and-beyond treats. So was assortment of beach toys and mats and chairs that were in excellent shape and felt clean. We even appreciated the unique photographs on the walls and the other artwork that was unique and felt just right. We traveled with friends who rented a cottage across the grass from us. Their place is owned by a different member of the extended family that owns 5 adjacent waterfront units (and more elsewhere in the country). We felt lucky to have chosen HMBC because our owners seemed to understand what boosts a vacation. Our cottage had a gas stove, which I much prefer over the electric one our friends had. Adding gas must be costly, but it let us enjoy cooking more. Plus, there is a washing machine and gas clothes drier at the cottage which was both handy and free ... our friends had to pay several dollars to dry their clothes at an underpowered electric drier. (Come on owners of the other cottages... you're charging $400+ a night and then you make your guests put in quarters to wash and dry their clothes?? I am sure glad HMBC's washing and drying were not nickel and dime annoying extras. I mean, do you want to carry a bag full of quarters from the mainland in case you need to do laundry? Geeze!) Another special at HMBC is its lovely, hot-water plumbed, outdoor shower. We also appreciated that our kitchen was stocked with matches (our friends had none) and lighter fluid (again, they had none). Our friends even had to ask the housekeepers cleaning other cottages for more toilet paper. You're given the owner's telephone number is case of any problems. We had an incident: the clothes drier started smoking with an electrical smell as soon as we turned it on one morning. Suzanne had someone check the problem that afternoon and, when it turned out the motor had burned out, had a new drier installed the next morning. She was very, very responsive, came out herself to make sure we were okay, and ensured that the minor problem was solved. That visit, by the way, is when we discovered how delightful and friendly Suzanne is! Overall, in our opinion HMBC is excellently laid out, well taken care of, and, well..., as good as it gets.

Fall asleep to the sound of waves crashing out in Hanalei Bay? Walk to town for coffee and…read morebreakfast (or drinks and dinner at night; no need for a designated driver here!)? Views of Bali Hai from your front lawn? If you want the quintessential Hawaii experience, then stay here! The Moon Beach cottage is on the rustic side (think gecko visitors)--but that's part of its charm. Do yourself a favor and use the outside shower as your primary one (it's amazing to look up at Bali Hai as you lather up). The bed is a lot more comfortable than it looks, which is a big plus in my book. One night it got a bit noisy as some kids were partying on the beach--but everyone else we ran into was nice and respectful (and quiet). Sitting in the living room on the rattan furniture with the windows open and watching the surfers and the waves is pure heaven! It's one of the lesser-expensive places in Hanalei, but at $1,950 for the week it might be above some people's price range. But you are right on Weke road (multi-million-dollar real estate)--in walking distance to town and with direct ocean views. Also, the house sits on a big lot. There's even a neighborhood cat and dog who come by from time to time to say hello--just welcoming you to the neighborhood with that ol' Aloha spirit. Skip Poipu. Stay here. (You can thank me later...)