Midwest visitors

Guest: Renee 2 (York, NE)
Date of Stay: 01/15/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

This home is delightful. We found it exactly as described in the VRBO listing. It has a "living" fence all the way around the yard so it feels very private and cozy. The house is furnished very thoroughly...ample beach towels, beach chairs, snorkel equipment, cooler...all necessary tools for a great trip to the beach. The outside shower is handy. The kitchen is well equipped and nicely furnished...there is even a booster chair for the young ones! The location on the island is a big plus because there is so much to see and do on Kauai that being central was a big help. Andy is a great guy to deal with during the booking process and his caretaker for the property is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this house!!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Anahola Rental

Guest: Texas Mom (Houston, Texas and Bellingham, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/28/11 Review Submitted: 01/14/12

My daughter and I enjoyed this nice large home with front porch views of the Pacific. The kitchen was nice and large and had good pots, pans and utensils for our use. Lots of beach towels were available and plenty of HOT water for showers after a day at the beach. The location is great for accessing many beaches, farmers markets, and the northshore as well as Lihue. The house is very comfortable, although traffic noise is pretty constant. The grounds are maintained beautifully.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Lovely home in Anahola

Guest: shirley b (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 12/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/12

We enjoyed staying at this beautiful home very much. It is well-appointed and comfortable, and in such a beautiful location with the view of the mountains. Although sited in a residential neighborhood, lovely plantings and gardens insure privacy. As it happened, out favorite beach on Kauai became Anahola Beach Park, just down the road. We enjoyed body surfing there, long walks on the beach, and watching the surfers. On our last afternoon an amazing young woman was out on a standup paddle board for over two hours! The house is exactly as represented: clean, the kitchen well-equipped, the bedrooms comfortable, and with beach chairs, towels, and beach toys. It is an easy drive from the airport, shopping, and restaurants. It is also convenient to beautiful beaches and hiking spots all over the island. The owners have created a great atmosphere for their guests, and were very responsive to our questions. We would rent it again in a heartbeat.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

The ideal family setting, to take advantage of all Kaua'i has to offer!

Guest: Cali Ohana (Northern California)
Date of Stay: 10/17/11 Review Submitted: 11/19/11

This beautiful and comfortable home, was just what we needed, to escape the pace of everyday life and decompress- island style! We were welcomed by a gorgeous and spacious landscaped yard, breathtaking views of Kong and the surrounding mountains, and all of the comforts and amenities of home. The layout of the home is very inviting, with a large open floor plan that looks out the the beautiful mountains behind. We enjoyed cooking family dinners, where everyone could be a a part of the kitchen without bumping elbows. We also had several wonderful sunset bbq's on the secluded deck. The proximity to so many perfect beaches, walking trails, and shops made this location ideal for taking advantage of all the island has to offer. Surfing, snorkeling, hiking or swimming with your keiki is just a short drive away! Our kids were especially delighted to find toys, books and beach gear awaiting our arrival, as well as a great outdoor shower, for rinsing away the days salt and sand! There really wasn't a single detail overlooked, in making this home feel welcoming, comfortable, and relaxing! We are already planning our return visit for next year! Mahalo Andy and Shona for being so accommodating, and providing such a wonderful home base for our vacation!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Wonderful Vacation Home!

Guest: Nary & Family (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

We had such an amazing time in Kauai this summer. Thank you so much Andy for renting this house to us. This house is so beautiful! We love looking at the Kong from the deck. We had all of our meals out on deck. Great location! We explored the entire island. Thanks for having everything in stock - you thought of everything; the beach chairs came in handy. We would definitely recommend your home. We love Kauai and hope to visit again! Wish we were there now. Thanks again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Anahola Vacation Home

Guest: Anita (Corvallis, Oregon, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/17/11 Review Submitted: 04/08/11

We rented this house for 9 nights in late March. The house is very comfortably furnished. Good beds. Two good sized full baths. The living area is a big open space that encompasses the living, dining and kitchen areas. Very bright and airy, and roomy, even though the communal area is all one. We kept all the windows and sliding glass door open to take advantage of the great breezes. The kitchen had a great supply of cookware and appliances, and I must say in better shape than most rentals where we have stayed. Thanks to those who came before us for taking care of them and for the owner for providing quality kitchenware, The location is perfect. About equidistant from one end of the island to the other. There is a great view of Anahola Mt at the back of the house and a very distant view of the ocean from the front. Some highway noise, but it really quit at bedtime or before, so it didn't bother us much. We got used to hearing the local rooster just before dawn, and I actually miss him now that I am back home. Andy has a great home to share with those who come to Kauai who want to get away from the "touristy" areas and experience the real Kauai. We look forward to coming back here again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Missouri Escapee

Guest: Missouri Escapee (Missouri)
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/20/11

We had a great time in Kauai and residing in your home during January 2011. We were looking for an escape from the frigid temperatures that Missouri can offer in the dead of winter. IT WORKED. This was our first trip to Kauai, but we don't expect it to be our last. The Island was beautiful and met all of our expectations. We did a lot of research prior to renting your house, but we don't think we could have made a better rental decision. We were totally satisfied with the house and all of the accommodations. We liked the location and felt it allowed us to go in any direction without a long commute. We knew that we would need to rent a vehicle to have access to all of the island's activities, so we were looking for a location on the island that would provide easy access to both the North and South ends of the Island. The web information and pictures were a true representation of the actual house. It was exactly what we were expecting it to be based on what we had seen on the internet. Thanks for making the rental experience so easy and all transactions with integrity. We will gladly recommend you and your house to our family and friends.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Amazing House

Guest: Melissa (Tacoma, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/10 Review Submitted: 06/21/10

We really enjoyed our time in this beautiful home. It is spacious, decorated in good taste, in a quiet area and very comfortable. There are lots of extra amenities that made our stay all the easier. It was also a great place for our children to be, lots of room to run around outside. The back deck has a great view. We were sad to leave!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: Maria44 (-)
Date of Stay: 02/28/10 Review Submitted: 02/28/10

This was our second stay in this wonderful vacation home. It is spacious, airy and open, clean, and has a great layout for hanging out with family. We used the home as our base to explore the entire island, but it was especially convenient for going to the Northern and Eastern part. We love to cook and this kitchen served us well every night when we brought back our finds from the farmers markets and fish markets. There are also grocery stores close by in Kapaa. Andy the owner is very friendly. It was extremely easy to work with him and communicate with him by phone and email. We would definitely choose to stay in this home again.

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Guest: Sarah and Terry (Felton, California)
Date of Stay: 01/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/19/10

Thank you very much for renting your house to us for the past week. We loved the beautiful house design and the wonderful location away from the resorts!! We could not have been happier with the ease of renting it, and the comfort of the home. We have been trying to get to Kauai for years, and we just had the best vacation of our lives. Thank you very much again. It really made the trip enjoyable to have a great place to stay with the two other couples!

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