Working with Anne Eliason was one of the best decisions we made in this entire home buying process…read more We were buying from out of state, which could have been a nightmare, but Anne made it feel manageable the whole way through. She put in a ton of time for us including walking the property, helping us think through tradeoffs, coordinating inspections, and staying on top of every detail. She was always responsive and gave us straight, honest input, which I really value. What stood out most is that she genuinely cared about getting us into the right home, not just closing a deal. There were multiple points in the process where her guidance made a real difference, and I don't think we would have landed this house without her. Even after closing, she's continued to help us get settled and navigate things locally, which says a lot. If you're looking for someone who will put in the work, be honest with you, and actually advocate for your best outcome, I'd strongly recommend Anne.

Anne just helped my wife and I close on a Kauai condo in Poipu Kai Resort. I cannot tell you how…read moreAmazing it was to work with Anne. We have purchased many properties over the last 10 years and Anne's experience, thoroughness and "easy to work with" attitude was the BEST! We felt that when any issue came up, she had an answer or a person who could get us an answer. She also has an impressive list of island contractors who can help out with any work that needs to be done. We hope to purchase more properties on Kauai and if we do, Anne is our FIRST and ONLY call!

Renting a Princeville condo managed by Na Pali. Arrived to a clean, well equipped 2 bedroom unit…read more Furnished nicely. All appliances are in good condition. Only critique is that 2 overhead light bulbs were burned out. I found new bulbs in the supply closet and replaced them. Condo is located on the Makai golf course. Pretty view looks out towards the ocean. Quiet and peaceful complex. The pool is clean. The hot tub is out of service with no repair date predicted. Despite these shortcomings I plan to return next year.

I recently used this realty agency for a 2 week vacation home rental for the second time. It…read moreappears that the first time, "we just lucked out" because the home we rented had been newly renovated. We were very excited to have the experience again and paid 2,600/week for a wonderful looking rental next to the beach. The price of this property was in line given location and size relative to the others listed on their website. NOT. We arrived at a house which was much older than appeared in the pictures on the website (scary flashback to online dating experience right now). It was a 2 bedroom with an additional master suite loft; we quickly discovered that one of the bedrooms was filled with mold as one of our party cannot tolerate it and couldn't go into that room. The floor in that room was not redone like the rest of the house; it was faded linoleum with what looked like cigarette burns all over it. Upon moving one of the beds to another room so that it could be used, there was a hole about the size of a golf ball that led directly under the house. Now in Kauia in this kind of house that actually means it leads outside, as there is no built basement AT ALL. Within three days, one of the burners on the electric (eek) stove had burnt out, the ballasts on the fluorescent lights in the bathroom and kitchen were fried (they're old, just fiddle with it a bit to turn it on said the realty - ??! huh?? I don't want to do that on vacation) and the dryer blew out. The worse is in this tropical paradise, we discovered many of the screens in the door and skylights had holes in them, so mosquitoes were streaming in day and night. The house had no broadband and promised a BBQ, which turned out to be an old portable hibachi that had rusted out, under the house. We had to call the realty to bring us another one. When asked why they would rent a house in such disrepair for this amount of money, they said, they do not really manage this house, they merely handle the bookings. What I ask is the point in renting a house all the way from New York City with an agency which can't quality control the condition of a property???

Another great condo here in the islands of Hawaii. Upon arrival, we were pleasantly surprised at…read morehow cute our condo was! We are in Unit #227 in Building 4. There is an upstairs loft bedroom with a private bath and a downstairs master bedroom and private bath. The loft is adorable and cozy. The master bedroom is beautiful also and the bathroom is a nice size. There isn't a bathtub in this condo- both are large showers. There is also a decent sized living room area that joins to the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is a full kitchen with all the upgrades- nice stove, fridge, granite counters, etc. The dining area is a cute little nook-like setting that seats 4. This condo overlooks the ocean--beautiful! There is a back patio where you could have breakfast or even lay out. The one downer about this condo is that there is no central air. However, the weather is nice right now. The kitchen is stocked with lots of silverware and dinnerware. There is also quite a bit of sunscreen, first aid items and other snack items that I can only assume they came from former guests. There's even some rum! I highly recommend this condo if it is in your budget. Since it is located in Princeville, it may be a bit pricey, as things are around here. It's about an hour from the airport. I advise you to arrive during the day because it is a little bit difficult to find where you're trying to locate things when it's so dark. There is a shopping center nearby, including a grocery store. As I write this I am listening to the waves crash on the rocks right outside my window...

This is an awesome rental property company. All of the staff…read morehas been extremly helpful and attentive-especially Dana Reid and Julie Schuller. They always answer their calls or emails right away and when a rare problem comes up they take care of it so fast. They are very familiar with the properties and will give you tips on which places might not work for you. Really a great company. They made our move and rental process go smooth and easy. They also do home buying and vacation rentals. WAAAYYYYYY BETTER THAN OCEAN FRONT REALTY!

Our stay was absolutely amazing! The rental process using VRBO was seamless start the finish. The…read morecommunication was effortless and everything in the condo was described accurately. The property manager, Eric was thoughtful and left a hand-written card in the unit upon arrival. He was available via text for anything needed (we didn't need his help though - everything was perfect). The property grounds are beautiful and well-kept. The pool was clean and the perfect temperature with lots of chairs, tables and bbq grills for the complex to use. Our family of 5 stayed in 26A. This condo is absolutely gorgeous with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths + a den. The furniture & kitchen were all in great condition with updated/basically new appliances. **THE A/C WORKED PERFECTLY** & really made our stay comfortable & relaxing. The lanai was beautiful as well. There was enough towels + kitchen items + random miscellaneous items left by other guests (shampoos, condiments, etc). The garage had some fun beach gear (snorkels, fins, etc). We left a boogie surf board for the future guests of 26A to use :) Enjoy!! My only recommendation would be to get some beach chairs & an umbrella for guests. We had family members stay next door in 26B and their condo came equipped with more beach stuff (beach mats, beach chairs, boogie surf boards).

Big thanks to Sarah for being on top of my travel needs. From getting us a place to even a car…read morerental .. it's hard to trust these days. will be back real soon and I will must definitely recommend her services.

Island Rentals Property Management is under new ownership (since 2018). It's actually changed…read morehands a few times since we have been with them as landlords, and we love the new owners. Sarah is very hands on, proactive, attentive to detail and yet still keeps an eye on the bottom line. She has previous extensive property management experience and works hard to keep her units taken care of. Jamey handles maintenance and rehab work. He is also very attentive to detail and plans ahead for ways to make future needed maintenance easier as well. We found out a few months ago that a lot of maintenance had been deferred for years plus our unit had a lot of annoying issues (who wants to sit on a rocking toilet?!). They want to help keep our unit in great shape, so our renters are happy, and so that our investment is taken care of and lasts. And, we want that, too. They came up with a plan and estimates. Both Sarah and Jamey were great to work with. We ended up doing a partial rehab, but the place looks better than when we had bought it. They helped a lot with picking out new flooring, new paint, and other things like faucets and sinks that honestly we didn't have much prior experience with. Sarah was great about keeping me in the loop by texting, calling, or emailing me to let me know the status of projects/issues (as is typical with rehabs, things didn't always go according to plan). She also sent pictures and videos of the issues, so we could understand the need to tweak our original plan as well as pictures/videos of the finished work (the flooring looks amazing!!!). Because the rehab was not planned for, both of them found creative ways to help us stay at or below our budget which we really appreciated. Everyone who has seen our unit loves it! I highly recommend Island Rentals whether you are a owner or renter!

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!

such an unprofessional agent. He is dishonest. make sure you document everything in writing /email…read more I do not recommend him.

Eric was referred to us from my parents. He helped sell and find their home that I grew up in. Now…read moreit was our turn to buy! From step 1, Eric made us feel comfortable and informed. He always gave advice, listened to what we wanted, and actually cared about the outcome and our well being. He definitely knew the ins and outs of every step along the way, and helped guide us through. We honestly could not have done this without him, and was the best choice for our first home purchase. He is friendly, responsive, driven, professional, and will get after whatever you want with his experience and knowledge of the industry. We will definitely recommend him to anyone and use him in the future!

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.

We had a great experience with Oceanfront. The communication was thorough and timely. We did ask…read morefor an extra blanket in the unit and they provided the next day which was a Sunday. The unit itself was clean and well-equipped. Exactly as described.

We stayed at Alii Kai Resort in Princeville and the condo was a 10 out of 10! No complaints. It was…read morewell furnished and also well stocked with beach toys, towels, chairs, etc and stocked with everything you need in the kitchen and also included umbrellas. Our experience with Oceanfront Realty was also 10 out of 10 - super easy to work with and no issues whatsoever - thank you! We will be back:) !

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...)