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!

First trip to Hawaii and I can't wait to go back. Stayed in Lihue at two different locations booked…read morewith Aloha Beach Vacations. Never having been there I needed some tips to make sure we would have the best experience possible. Not only did they help me pick the best spots to stay to maximize our time, but Brian was a huge help offering tips on everything in Kauai we needed to see and the best way to experience it. Both spots were clean and well cared for and absolutely perfect. ABV was responsive during the pre-booking phase while trying to determine where to stay, during the booking, leading up to the trip when I had questions and during the trip. It was the best trip of my life and can't wait to go back. Will definitely be booking with Aloha Beach Vacations.

We rented unit 325 at Lae Nani resort, Kauai and I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT OR ALOHA BEACH VACATION…read moreMANAGEMENT CO.! We have rented at Lae Nani for almost 20 years and the resort is amazing and beautiful but not this unit. It was dirty, black mold in the shower, broken lounge chairs, dirty broken fans, torn lamp shades, lanais which hadn't been swept or washed, various broken items including no working TV for 10 days! Aloha Beach vacations is based in Tennessee not Hawaii even though he uses many alohas. I was told no one from Aloha Beach Vacations had been at our unit in 5 months. They have no support staff on the island except a house keeper and a handy man who only "helps out when not busy". Therefore if anything goes wrong you are kindave on your own. Upon arriving there was a couple of large black sticky spots in front of the door that were tar like. I was worried about tracking it in. I called and the housekeeper came back and cleaned it up. Both lanais were so dirty my feet were disgusting so I immediately swept the porches when we first arrived and wiped off the outdoor lounge chair which you couldn't really use until cleaned. First day the large wooden door shutters in the bedroom sliding door wouldn't shut. A person did come the next morning to fix it but had no key so we needed to return to let them in. Next day we realized the tv in the living room and the bedroom were not working. There was a very tiny TV in the kitchen which was working. The living room tv wouldn't turn on it had no power. The person at Aloha didn't believe us and they had no one to come check it out so we were told to use the tv in the kitchen and he would set an appointment with the cable technician and we needed to be there when he came. At this point I should have just said forget it, but I didnt. We waited 6 days for the cable person to come at 8 am to inform us of what we knew already that the TV was broken. Two days later we were told that were lucky they would get us a new TV and the handyman could come the next morning at 8AM. I said that wouldn't work it would need to be at 9 or later after we had gone. I was then told he couldn't guarantee I would get a TV if that was my request. He called back later and said someone would come in two days. When the Handyman arrived with the TV at 8:45 we were still there an he asked if we could just set up the TV ourselves. We said no but we would help, which we did. It took 10 days to get a working TV after helping set it up. we were thankful it was just a TV and not the dishwasher, water heater,etc. because I can assure you it would be a similar situation. This Vacation rental agency has no NO ONE ON THE ISLAND TO TAKE CARE OF ANYTHING OTHER THAN HOUSE CLEANING! We were expected to participate and help take care of all service issues that arose which were several. When I suggested some kind've compensation for having no large central TV all of our vacation he actually laughed at me and said you have got to be kidding, offering nothing and no real apologies! Please do visit Lae Nani and use the several vacation agencies available on Kauai, but ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE ALOHA BEACH VACATIONS!

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!

I wanted to check out our old stomping ground. I used to own the Princeville Westin, transferred it…read moreto Maui. We haven't been here since 2012 so it has been a while. They have valet parking and parking for guest staying here. It's even great that they have a parking lot just outside the front entrance for the public access to the beach. So I was able to park and walk into the facility without paying anything. They have updated their facility and remodeled a lot of the units. The lobby area was nice and downstairs. I remember from before that all of the food and restaurants are downstairs. The pool area was really clean and that they also had redone some of that surfacing. It wasn't too crowded, which was nice and we walked around all of the different building areas. They have added a lot more units and it was very big compared to long ago. There wasn't any beach access like before I think you had to go around to the other area to enter that area to access the beach. Facility is clean and very nice. It was so much fun to reminisce and go back to the old complex.

5 stars are for the grounds. Swimming pools and fountains are amazing! I am a bit bias, because my…read moreson did the re-tiling of their pools; resurfacing of their koi ponds, etc. But everything on their property is really beautiful and peaceful. This place is more sedate than a party atmosphere. Their employees were quite pleasant and helpful.

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

We recently hired Mike as our concierge and all-around go-to guy for all our vacation needs in…read moreHawaii. Besides having great knowledge of the area and people, Mike was probably the most responsive vendor we worked with. We found a lot of vendors took days and sometimes a week or two to respond to emails/calls, but Mike responded within the same day. Mike helped us with all of our needs, from scouting rental properties, acting as a hiking/kayaking guide, to helping us set up for a private wedding. Mike is easy going, friendly, and willing to help with whatever your needs are. All our guests loved having Mike around too, who filled us in on the land, culture, and people. Mike really helped make our vacation an enjoyable adventure!

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.

Beware! An unbelievable display of greed and lack of compassion for their community! Our trip was…read moreimpacted by a major hurricane, with statewide advisories telling visitors not to come while the island dealt with power outages, road and bridge issues, brown-water conditions, and limited resources needed by local residents. The condo itself had no power. The host tried to downplay the situation, but I personally called the property manager and confirmed there was no power, so I knew the reality was being minimized. VRBO told us the reservation could be canceled under the circumstances, but the host refused to put their greed aside This stingy behavior speaks volumes about her character. We were not canceling because we changed our minds. We were being told BY THE STATE not to travel to a disaster-affected island and allow them to recover! The condo had no electricity, and locals needed resources. Yet keeping our money seemed more important than guest safety or the community she profits from! Greed! No wonder native Hawaiians want to shut down these profiteers. They have zero interest in the integrity of the people! We ultimately had to dispute the charges through our credit cards and have only recovered part of the money. A hurricane, statewide travel advisories, and a powerless condo are not normal circumstances. I would never book with these money hungry phonies. Give your money to someone more deservingly. Not these greedy exploiters

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.