Kauai with Aloha

• Haena Love Shack-Exceeds Expectations

  Haena Love Shack-Exceeds Expectations

  • Guest Russ
  • Date of stay 03/01/08
  • Review Submitted 03/11/08
  The setting and views of the ocean have to be the best on Kauai!! With only a few steps to the water this home is a true tropical paradise.Nick the owner was very informative and has a great attitude and has thought of every thing you will need.I would recommend this property to anyone who can get here!! We hiked the trails at the end of the road the the views are spectacular. We saw countless whales , sea turtules , and Dolphins. The snorkiling was amazeing. You can not go wrong renting this home. Russ& Family Muskegon,Michigan.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

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• Exceeded all expectations!

  Exceeded all expectations!

  • Guest Shacker
  • Date of stay 01/15/13
  • Review Submitted 01/31/13
  We felt so welcome the moment we entered the "love shack". It REALLY is as wonderful and as close to the water as the photo gallery shows. 4 of us were quite comfortable and felt we had plenty of space to live together for a week. Was so tidy and clean. The owner did not miss a thing in having the space ready for us. I absolutely did not want to leave! Thank you.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+.

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• Beautiful!

  Beautiful!

  • Guest Max
  • Date of stay 08/02/12
  • Review Submitted 08/13/12
  What an amazing island! And the Love Shack is the perfect place to stay on Kauai. My wife and I had a truly wonderful time on our honeymoon. Great private location and a house that has everything you need for a perfect Hawaii experience.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

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• Perfect beachside house!!

  Perfect beachside house!!

  • Guest brian P.
  • Date of stay 05/16/12
  • Review Submitted 05/28/12
  Loved our stay here despite not being able to swim on the beach. Great views of the ocean. Surprised to find stocked condiments and a welcome basket of foods such as popcorn, coffee, chips, etc. Close to Tunnels Beach which we went to several times.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Beautiful Getaway on the North Shore

  Beautiful Getaway on the North Shore

  • Guest hrf
  • Date of stay 04/11/12
  • Review Submitted 04/18/12
  This was a last minute decision - and we could have not made a better choice! Upon walking into the place, we knew we had made the right choice. The location is breathtaking, everything that is shown in the pictures perfectly represents this place. If oceanfront is what you are looking for (we were) - any closer and you would be on a houseboat! It is clear that a lot of care has gone into creating this place and maintaining it. Wonderfully equipped with everything (and more) anyone could ever need, perfectly clean and well stocked! We will definitely be back!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+.

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• The Perfect Honeymoon

  The Perfect Honeymoon

  • Guest MaryHolly
  • Date of stay 01/16/12
  • Review Submitted 02/17/12
  The Kauai Love Shack far exceeded our already high expectations! We arrived to find everything we could think of was provided for us.There were even some wonderful items from a local bakery along with champagne in the fridge and plenty of coffee/tea on hand. I have never had any accommodation think of so many details. The kitchen is very well equipped and there was not one thing we needed that we did not find in the ten nights we were there. There is even an air popcorn popper and popcorn...we never had the chance to use it but it was a very nice touch. The layout of the house is perfect for a couple. We usually spend our vacations on the go but we had a very hard time leaving the house...we just kept staring out the bedroom window. There is a considerable amount of traffic by the house but I never really noticed any road noise. We found that we preferred the North side of the island and couldn't wait to get back once we left. Another thing that was a huge help was Christine. We were quite a ways away the first day and she got a hold of us to let us know that the bridges were probably going to close due to flooding. We were able to get groceries and get back before the bridges closed. That was one of our favorite days because we had Haena State Park to ourselves once the storm was over. We also had questions during our stay and Christine always answered us right away. Overall the house was comfortable, clean, and well equipped. The location is perfect and so are the views. All of our interactions from inquiry to departure were good. This is the first location my husband has ever wanted to go back to instead of going somewhere new. I have been in the travel business for 17 years and this is one of the best overall stays I have ever had.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.

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• Great house but...

  Great house but...

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 06/12/11
  • Review Submitted 10/21/11
  The house is great! The layout of the house works perfectly as you can lie in bed and view the ocean. The sound of the waves will put you to sleep every night. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare just about anything you can think of. The location is pretty close to the end of the road, which is always nice. The house has many wonderful aspects, and a few negative ones. On the down side, we had read reviews prior to going about the house being located right next to the road and the noise from the traffic could be a problem at times. I couldn’t agree with this more. In the evening and throughout the night, it is not too big of a factor as there isn't much traffic down there during those times. Early in the morning is a different story. Every morning we were there we woke to the sound of vehicles zooming just outside the bedroom windows. Of course we could have closed the windows, but with the absence of A/C that would leave you in a rather "sticky" situation. Another down side is the beach the house is located on. The beach is pretty, but not swimmable even during the calm months of summer. My final issue with the Love Shack is that we stayed there in the middle of June and I am still waiting on my security deposit to be returned, near the end of October. This is not a huge issue but more of an annoyance.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

  Owner response: We appreciate the opportunity to clarify, the guest $150 security deposit was paid in full. The address was wrong and went to Carlsbad CA instead of Carlsbad NM, the issue was immediately rectified. The beach is swimmable, during many months of the year. With a secret snorkel reef within a couple minutes walk. We have ceiling fans and stationary fans, most of the time you do not need extra fans, we have a nice breeze from trade winds. We serve in the spirit of aloha and our goals is that you are very happy and come back like many of our guest.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

• WILL BE BACK to the LOVE SHACK! Honeymooners

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  WILL BE BACK to the LOVE SHACK! Honeymooners

  • Guest JA newlyweds
  • Date of stay 06/29/11
  • Review Submitted 09/22/11
  Hi C.L, having the best time here in kauai, would like to ask about checkout as I didn't pay too much attention to it earlier, at we don't fly until 820pm I'm hoping we could leave around 5:30 ish directly to the airport. Thanks for everything, WILL BE BACK to the LOVE SHACK! thanks a ton, JA

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• Paradise found!

  Paradise found!

  • Guest DMSDS
  • Date of stay 04/18/11
  • Review Submitted 05/04/11
  Just returned and miss it already. I did extensive research prior to planning and although a little pricey for our budget, we were not disappointed. The views from the house are captivating and the sound of the ocean waves lulls one gently to sleep at night. It was simply beautiful. We grilled fresh fish every night and were afforded the comforts of home with a fully outfitted kitchen. The tub was amazing and I indulged with several long soaks as I took in a sweeping panoramic ocean view. The ocean breeze keeps the place airy and cooler than inland which was appreciated (it was in the upper 80's), however a time or two I wished for air conditioning, at least in the bedroom. Also to be fair, the road is very busy during the day but it wasn't deal-breaking. It's not bothersome if one is on the beach or out doing activities. At night, it's totally serene. We are already planning our next trip and hope to make this wonderful little gem a regular yearly vacation spot.

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• Fantastic stay, but still waiting for our deposit to be returned

  Fantastic stay, but still waiting for our deposit to be returned

  • Guest David & Leigh1
  • Date of stay 08/19/10
  • Review Submitted 12/12/10
  The Love Shack is as described in the listing. It was the perfect location for us & we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there in August. Would have rated it an Excellent, but it is now December & we still have not received our deposit back even though we've been assured that we would.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/4

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Stay over 10 nights incur 'Mid Stay clean' fees apply
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