Vacation Rentals by Owner

Hale Aloha Kauai is Amazing (but let's keep it our little secret)

Guest: Dave & Theresa (Alvin, Texas USA)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/25/11

March 25, 2011 Aloha, We have intended on writing this review since we got home from our vacation at Hale Aloha Kauai. We didn’t want to write a long, boring, and redundant review. We am also torn between writing about a little bit of paradise and keeping it a secret so only a few will know and we can keep returning here year after year without worrying that it will be booked up years in advance. So here is the short and sweet review. The house is beautiful. The beach is gorgeous. The owners are marvelous. The island of Kauai is amazing. If you travel the world, we find it hard to fathom that you will ever find a more spectacular place. Mahalo to Laurie-Marie & Randy, Dave & Theresa Blanks Alvin, TX USA

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

It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This

Guest: Larry and Margie (Tidewater, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 11/30/10 Review Submitted: 12/21/10

My wife and I celebrated our 43rd anniversary in this "Dream Hawaiian Vacation Home." We spent two weeks in this extremely clean, well-stocked and upscale home. We will definitely be back! There were creature comforts in every room. Everything you need is provided including boogie boards, ice-chests, sand toys, and beach towels. The large kitchen has everything the cook needs to create the perfect meal. Did I mention the BBQ? We had hot links, ribs, steaks and prime rib to die for. The beach is pretty close to being private with a gorgeous view and an area of calm water for swimming and snorkeling. There were just the two of us for this large home. With two hugh Master Suites and a third bedroom you could easily bring another couple and the kids with breathing room to spare. This home is more beautiful than described with location, location and location. You really don't need to go anyplace else. Everything you came to Kauai for is right here! Did I mention the BBQ? It exceeded our expectations in every way. If you are looking for the perfect vacation home, YOU HAVE FOUND IT!

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

Happy in Haena

Guest: Tom (Pleasanton, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/11/10 Review Submitted: 12/17/10

Our family of four and our friends' family of four ( total 4 kids ages 9-11) combined to stay in this excellent rental. Well constructed home in very good condition. Large kitchen with large island was great for making dinners with our multiple cooks and kids flitting around and talking about the day's activities. Big dining table easily sat all 8 of us. Back deck was great for evening talk and drinks looking out on the Pacific. What a wonderful view of the beach out the back deck and the mountains out the kitchen window! Get fresh fish at the Dolphin in Hanalei, bring it back in one of the house-provided coolers with ice, and grill it on the propane grill on the back deck -- yummy/outstanding. Master suites are large w/great king beds, w/large master baths sporting nice, tiled, double showers. Larger kids can sleep in 2 single beds in 3rd BR, smaller kids on the pull out sofabed in the main living room. Plenty of parking underneath (house is raised on tall piers) for two or more vehicles (we had vans), with a handy lockable storage area for golf clubs, snorkel gear, etc. Just off the parking area is a basic outdoor shower to rinse off the beach gunk and a clothes line to dry your swim gear and towels. Laundry room in the house has all you need. It is about a 12-15 minute drive to Hanalei on the curvy road, but that didn't bother us since the scenery is so magnificent. And, you can do a morning run to Tunnels Beach on the road (maybe 3/4 mile), or walk out the back and do a beach walk to see the sunrise on the breakers. If you're a decent runner, its a great 2 mile run (one way) to Ke'e Beach, IMO one of the most beautiful spots on the planet. Stereo system is a bit tough to figure out for local FM, but we didn't sweat that too much. CDs and TV worked fine. You must be able to negotiate a good number of wide stairs to get up to the main (only) level of the house. Be careful if your kids play on the rope swing on the back lot near the beach, there are mosquitoes around those trees, they'll get bitten. Boogie boarding at Hanalei Bay recommended for the kids (and those young at heart) -- best boogie boarding beach in Kauai. All in all, you'll have to try hard to have a bad time here. HIGHLY Recommended. Aloha...

Recommended for:Families with young children

Beautiful house with all the amenities and luxuries you need!

Guest: Alison (Solana Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/27/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

This house far exceeded our expectations and made our week in Kauai an absolute joy! What a pleasure to arrive late at night on our first day to this beautiful, clean, and welcoming home. It was the perfect home for our small family and left us wishing we could have encouraged another family to join us as the two master suites create a perfect set up for two couples or families wanting to vacation together. The beach is a close walk through a lovely trail across the empty lot. Tunnels beach is VERY close (although you need the car if you want to bring anything with you) and was by far my favorite beach of all the beaches we explored in the north shore. Great for kids of all ages! We will recommend it to anyone wanting to go to Kauai and hope to return again next year. :)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Guest: Candie Bliss
Date of Stay: 02/27/10 Review Submitted: 02/26/10

Your house is amazing! Not just the thoughtful appointments and amenities, but the insightful planning and design of the house was obviously a labor of love. It was obvious how much care and attention you put into each and every detail. The floor plan is wonderful and really affords the most comfort and practicality.(The kitchen and Master Bathrooms are awesome!) So thank you, thank you,thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us it meant more than you'll ever know. We'll be back soon! Kerry and Candie, New York

Recommended for:

Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 06/08/09 Review Submitted: 06/07/09

We truely enjoyed our stay here in your beautiful home. Thank you for providing so many of the comforts of home. Our family made some lasting memories in Kauai and your home played a large role in the story.

Recommended for:

Guest: Lane & Yvette
Date of Stay: 04/25/09 Review Submitted: 04/24/09

What a glorious time we have had... and how very hard to leave! Your home is perfect. We would definity love to come back. This was one of the most beautiful and relaxing places we have ever been. My husband and I have gathered some remarkable memories here... which we shall forever treasure! Thank you and until we return, aloha.

Recommended for:

Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 04/07/08 Review Submitted: 04/06/08

You thought of everything to make guests feel at home... and not want to leave! I guess not too many have had their son get married just down the beach from here. This trip will always be a loving memory. Blue Ridge VA.

Recommended for:

Guest: The Olsons
Date of Stay: 06/17/07 Review Submitted: 06/16/07

When we first entered the house, we could not believe and imagine a more beautiful and magical vacation! Not only are we far from home but couldn't think a vacation home like this would make our whole family feel as if this was our home. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home to us!

Recommended for:

Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 06/07/07 Review Submitted: 06/06/07

We were so happy to have found this beautiful house. It far exceeded our expectations, thank you! We hope to be able to come back to this place. The beach in front of the house is a peacful haven! There are no words to adequatily describe thie beauty of Kauai. Limeaster County, PA.

Recommended for:

Guest: Kymm & Will
Date of Stay: 05/18/07 Review Submitted: 05/17/07

What an amazing house. You thought of every convenience. Your taste is 5 star! It's obvious that this house has extended family from all over the world. What a great place to make lasting memories... to make dreams come true. We have made great memories on our trip. And have developed stronger binds of friendship. Mahalo!

Recommended for:

A truly wonderful vacation home!

Guest: Mike Z (Mill Valley, Ca)
Date of Stay: 10/16/06 Review Submitted: 09/20/10

My wife and I stayed here in October 2006 for our honeymoon. This home is just as it appears in the video - it is an extraordiinarily spacious and pampering in every way, and while we haven't stayed in a few years, our memories of it are very special. Truly hard to find a beach home in Haena that is this luxurious for anywhere near the price. Can't recommend it more highly.

Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway.