I was walking to the beach and on the way there was an open house sign. I went there and looked at…read morethe condo and in the first 5 minutes I knew I wanted to buy it and had to make an offer immediately. So who to call will answer the phone immediately. Moksha was first on my mind because I used her previously and her services were prompt, clear, impeccable, explanation of every detail, and immediate. Moksha answered my phone call immediately, and to make a long story short the sale happened. I requested to make an offer and noted some things need to be updated. Moksha communicated with the seller's agent promptly and the offer was placed. Throughout the entire process Moksha was attentive and gave immediate attention to every question we had about the condo and closing. It was a tremendous help, especially since my husband had many many questions, and she responded immediately to whatever came from the seller, seller's agent, or the title company. We are extremely pleased with Moksha's service she provided throughout the entire process with a great deal of knowledge in real estate regarding approach ??? buyer, seller, and escrow/title company. We also were very relaxed while working with Moksha. Her attitude, communication, always came with a smile. Very comforting when investing in a large purchase. Moksha you did not sway from gracefulness, professionalism and knowledge, just like the very first time you helped us to buy a house here in Princeville. Definitely one of the best real estate agents to work with. We have been buying property for 20 years and we do know the difference between the good and the best.

Moksha is a rock star. She thinks about clients first. We hired her to help our family navigate the…read moreHawaii real estate market- and we're so glad we did. She knows a ton about the HI market, and never once gave us bad information. She worked on our behalf tirelessly, on and off of business hours. She negotiated a great discount off of list price for our family. She taught us a lot about how to see value in homes in HI (it's different from the mainland!) and gave us great market insights in both Kauai and Oahu. Moksha's thoroughness, commitment, integrity, bubbly demeanor, negotiation chops and flat out refusal to quit make her a gem of a person not just as a realtor but also as a person. We would want her on our team forever if we could have it our way- but we're glad she's moving on to do the same for the next family that she did for our family. We can't express our gratitude enough for the commitment and integrity Moksha showed us. She's earned every positive thing people (and we) have to say about her.

Rented with Taba Realty for over 8 years and were reasonable and transparent, and professional with…read moremuch aloha!

Taba Realty has managed the property we rent and it's been a absolute pleasure. Erin is a very good…read moreproperty manager and always keeps us informed and up to date on what's going on. We have a great contractor that always helps us out with the little things we can't do. I'm grateful for this team and can always count on them. If your looking to buy or rent a home these guys are great. Mahalo Taba! Carpenter Family

This is something I have never done before a second review, but I felt it was necessary to spread…read moreawareness. Poor management of our condo no background checks. Misled by Lori Benkert's dishonesty & selfishness BEWARE

Worked with Lori Benkert on numerous occasions. She always gets the job done. Sharp, to the point,…read moreand matter of fact. Definitely  will recommend her for rental, real estate and property management needs. Honest, knowledgeable and reliable. Mahalo Waioli Properties.

"Tim Could Call Me Today" was my mantra for over one year as Tim Mira diligently searched for the…read more"Right" home for my husband and me on the magical Garden Island of Kauai. Tim represents all that I adore about Kauai's Aloha spirit. Tim is about building relationships - relationships that last a lifetime. He treats his clients with integrity and respect - as though they are Ohana (family). By taking the time to get to know my husband and me, he helped us to formulate the lifestyle we're hoping to lead on Kauai. As stated, Tim treated us with integrity. He steered us away from properties that would not have met our long-term needs. Tim's genuine concern for our best interest was demonstrated each of the multiple times (4 total) we made offers on Kauai houses. Tim spoke candidly to us re: the asking price of each of these houses and, given the need for obvious repairs, how realistic the asking price was. Tim wanted us to get good value for our money - not be saddled with a "money pit". Additionally, Tim did not pressure us to bid higher on highly competitive houses for sale. Rather, he informed us re: the degree of competition and encouraged us to make "our best effort," which would be in alignment with our interest and finances. Tim has an astute ability to visually inspect a home. For example, with the first house we looked at, Tim pointed out foundational cracks, leaking plumbing under the house, as well as other issues which could have been problematic and costly for us. Availability is key to any professional relationship, be that with one's realtor or one's doctor. It's nearly impossible for one professional to carry 100% of the required work effort. Tim realizes this and has built "Team Mira" with his bright and enthusiastic niece, Nagel. Tim and Nagel consistently worked collaboratively to contact us regarding homes new to the market and to immediately address our issues. Team Mira worked closely with our Seller's agent to finalize our home purchase expeditiously (45 days). Despite being in the most beautiful new home I can imagine - a property that truly reflects how I want to live my life - I felt a sense of loss when our purchase was complete. Tim's encouragement and support had become a meaningful, positive aspect of my life. Tim has since reassured me that vibrant living on Kauai (my goal) includes maintaining friendships and connections. Not only do I feel blessed with the "Right" house, but also extremely blessed to be living among people - like Tim - that so readily share the Aloha Spirit, truly helping me feel "at home"! Thank you, Tim Mira! Susan Weeks and John Mullen

It was a true pleasure to work with Tim Mira! Great…read morecommunication, listening in on our expectations, researching well the comparable properties to arrive at pricing and very proactively marketing our property. Our pleasure to strongly recommend Tim Mira, who can successfully leverage his wide and deep network to find the right buyer, sharing enthusiastically about your property and closing like one of the best real estate professionals on Kauai, which Tim is!

So professional, knowledgeable and personable. Full of Aloha and effort in helping us find our…read moredream home. Highly recommend!

Luan Luan did such a…read moregreat job helping us find the house we dreamed of. When our first find fell though he stuck with it and found us a property we liked even more. His knowledge and relationships on the North Shore of Kauai are unmatched. His love of the island comes thru in his passion for real estate and I think he gets great pleasure out of introducing people to this magical part of the world. As far as the actual transaction, it couldn't have gone any smoother. With us not being locals, he has an amazing network of people necessary to close a transaction, whether it be title work, lawyers to review HOA docs. He helped us do everything digitally so that we could get a majority of the deal done from the mainland. Once we closed he helped us find an amazing designer, maintenance team, and property management. Luan is not just a great agent, he's a great guy with deep connections to his community that help him get things done and has an amazing ability to show potential buyers all the amazing things his island has to offer.

Finding a buyer is a difficult job but I give hats off to Ron Margolis for finding me a buyer in a…read morereasonable perior of time. Further, he was there when the going got tough and the buyers had particular requirements to be met before closing. Always eager to help and good communications were the rule during this whole process.

Ron went above and beyond in working with us to purchase our dream house in Wainiha. He served as…read moredual agent for both seller and buyers, which is a tricky business that he handled to the great advantage of both. After the sale, he has continued to assist us in the various matters which necessarily confront new purchasers of Hawaiian property. Not only did we have an excellent professional working relationship but we also developed a personal relationship which I believe will last a lifetime. I couldn't recommend Ron and his team more strongly to anyone looking to buy a home on Kauai.

1 Star -- WARNING: This property management company will take your money and put your family at…read morerisk. We booked a week at Mele Kai (March 11-18) for two families, including kids, one of whom was celebrating a birthday on the island. Nearly $8,000. On March 10, with a massive Kona storm bearing down on Kauai, we reached out to Garden Island Properties to discuss our options. Our VRBO messages went unanswered. Our phone call went unanswered. When we finally got a text response, they told us the rain is what gives Kauai its nickname "The Garden Island" and suggested we bring "a flexible plan and rain gear." We weren't being difficult. We wrote back and told them we weren't opposed to being rained on -- our concern was flooding, loss of power, or being stuck on the island. I asked them directly: "Will my family be safe during this massive storm in your place?" Their response? They told us, "I don't mean to downplay the news coverage, but this is fairly typical winter weather for Kauai." They assured us the rental was "not located in a flood zone." Fairly typical winter weather. Not in a flood zone. Here's what actually happened: The Governor declared a STATE OF EMERGENCY. Roads in Poipu -- the exact neighborhood of this house -- were closed due to flooding. Ho'one Road and Ku'ai Road, right by this property, were shut down. The islands were hit with up to 44 inches of rain and 135-mph winds. Schools and government offices closed. Over 120,000 customers lost power across the state. Beaches were closed under brown water advisories warning of sewage overflow and hazardous bacteria. The Red Cross and Salvation Army mobilized relief efforts. Residents were evacuated into emergency shelters. So much for "fairly typical winter weather." So much for "not in a flood zone." And here's what makes it worse: the forecast they themselves included in their own message showed 90-100% chance of rain with thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 50 mph for EVERY SINGLE DAY of our trip. Their own evidence showed this was not typical. They sent it to us and still told us to come. We never made it to Kauai. We couldn't. It would have been dangerous and irresponsible to bring our families -- our kids -- into that situation. Garden Island Properties refused any refund. VRBO has been contacted twice by phone, was promised a resolution email both times, and as of this writing we've received nothing. $8,000. Gone. For a house we never stepped foot in, on an island we never reached, during a declared state of emergency that the property manager called "fairly typical." This is not a review about the weather. Nobody controls the weather. This is a review about a property management company that had every piece of information -- including their own forecast -- telling them this was a dangerous, historic storm, and they still chose to encourage a family with children to fly into it rather than do the right thing. I asked them point blank if my family would be safe. They couldn't even answer the question. They chose profit over safety. Period. If you are considering booking with Garden Island Properties, understand this: when things go wrong -- and in Hawaii, weather can go very wrong -- this company will not have your back. They will take your money, send you a canned aloha, and wish you luck.

I never leave reviews, but once in a blue moon I do business with a company that's so exceptional,…read moreand whose staff is so above and beyond that I find myself looking for outlets to let others know of my experience. This is the case with the people at Garden Island Properties. A week prior to our departure, we sadly had to cancel our travel to Kauai Island because our daughter was hospitalized. I had already paid in full for our three week rental (60 days prior to our departure date) and I did not purchase insurance. This could have been the end of the story because everyone had already been paid. But, the people at Garden Island Properties worked tirelessly to find another renter so we could recover some of our money. The humanity they showed, and the effort they made on our behalf has made me a loyal customer, and I plan to use them to help me with future rental properties going forth. I will also purchase travel insurance!

Danette is the leading real estate agent for Princeville, Kaua'i, and handles the entire island…read more She mostly works with clients by direct referral and word of mouth vs dumping thousands of dollars in marketing ads. She doesn't need to; once a client works with her, no one else will do. She has a tremendously loyal following, especially in the luxury ($5M-$25M) market. We are grateful to have found Danette to help us navigate. She is reliable and always looks out for her clients' best interests. She has a high degree of integrity and is well versed in the fluctuating real estate market in Kaua'i. She is creative on terms and problem solving and is super responsive. In addition to being a phenomenal realtor, Danette is a gem of a human being surrounded by a great team and a wonderful family.

My husband and I reached out to Danette when we were in the early stages of wanting to find a…read moreproperty on Kauai to buy. Danette was fantastic from our first correspondence right up till we closed and even the months following, checking in with us on our buy. She was professional, answered all our (many) questions, and we really felt so at ease through the whole process. The best in our opinion!

Great, trustworthy and knowledgeable people! Reliable and have been around for a long time.read more

From the owner: Voted Best Kauai Real Estate Company for 16 years running, our friendly Kauai real estate agents…read moreare among the most respected and connected professionals on Kauai, with decades of experience in all real estate sectors from residential and condo brokerage to commercial brokerage, leasing and property management. We have extensive knowledge of Hawai`i land use laws, regulatory and permitting processes, real estate financing, and Kauai island life in general. We'll be by your side to assist you with anything and everything we can.