Home away from home, Lee and Carole are the best

Guest: Excellentholiday (USA)
Date of Stay: 12/15/08 Review Submitted: 03/26/09

We spent a great deal of time researching the perfect place to stay while in Kauai, and when we found Manu Mele, we knew that this was it. And in this case, it more than exceeded our expectations. The cottage is spotless, the kitchen fully stocked with every appliance you could need, and the outdoor shower great. We also made good use of the orchard - doesn't get much better than fresh grapefruit picked just off the tree each morning or freshly squeezed orange juice. The location, while not bang on a beach (we preferred being a little removed from the crowds) is a very easy base from where to explore the rest of the island. We really enjoyed this place, and would unequivocally recommend it. Lee and Carole were really fantastic hosts - when the oven wasn't working, Lee went out of his way to have it immediately fixed, even offering to have us come cook at their place. They made us feel very welcome, and were always available to answer any touristy questions we had. Kauai is in itself a stunning island - and Bird Song Cottage amplified it many times over for us. Thanks Lee and Carole, for a truly memorable stay.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.

Had High Expectations After All the Rave Reviews

Guest: Diana Adams (-)
Date of Stay: 08/30/11 Review Submitted: 10/28/11

Mahalo for sharing your piece of heaven on earth! Nate and I loved everything BirdSong had to offer – scenery, seclusion, and the feeling that we had a ‘home’ to come home to here in Kauai. We had high expectations after all the rave reviews and somehow everyone of them was surpassed. I will definitely leave here encouraged to know beauty, and wonder and peace like this exists. Until next time, Diana and Nate from Spring, Texas

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Just What We Hoped For

Guest: Jen Hecht (-)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 10/28/11

After two weeks here this little corner of the universe feels like home to us – just what we hoped for our honeymoon. We enjoyed every bit of the place and hope to find our way back again in the future. We depart with heavy hearts leaving behind the lush landscapes, amazing experiences and incredible closeness that only a trip like this can offer. We’ll especially miss breakfasting on the lanai, swaying in the hammock, rinsing off outdoors after salty dips in the ocean, and using the many gifts of this place: Fresh squeezed juice in the mornings, boogie boards, snorkel gear, cooler and chairs along for the ride everywhere we went, and soaking under the stars. And Massages! Simultaneous massages in the cottage… everyone should be so lucky. In love with life, each other and this place. Jen and Jen Portland, OR

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Can't Wait to Come Back

Guest: Melanie and Nicole (Durham, North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 08/23/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

I have never written a review for accomodations before, but I'm still beaming from our visit and knowing there are others out there who rely heavily on reviews when looking for the perfect place, I wanted to share our thoughts. We stayed two weeks in Kauai in four different places and we wished we could have spent the entire vacation at Bird Song! It is the ideal location for peace and serenity, yet it's close enough to all of our favorite spots. We adored the fresh fruit every morning from the orchard, the lazy mornings reading in the hammock, and watching the geckos play at night. (They showed up on the walls every evening, but we didn't mind at all. In fact, they were entertaining to watch and are harmless). It was a relaxing and restful place to end our busy days exploring the island. And we recommend the pizza at Pau Hana in Kilauea. It's the best! And the on-site massage with Kristen and Sean was fabulous! Thank you Carol and Lee for such a well-appointed cottage! It really does feel like staying at the home of a friend. We will plan our return trip as soon as possible. Mahalo and much aloha!

Owner response:Much Mahalo's Melanie. We're delighted you enjoyed yourselves and look forward to having you back again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

A Paradise Within Paradise

Guest: Lori and Scott (-)
Date of Stay: 08/12/11 Review Submitted: 08/25/11

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to stay. The seclusion and beauty of the cottage and grounds is idyllic. We love the sounds of the “critters” that sing us to sleep at night (crickets, geckos, etc.) and the calls of the roosters to wake us each morning. We did some things during our time on Kauai (Scuba Diving, Ziplining, Kayaking, Boat Tours and walking, walking, walking!) but whether it was the end of the day or simply a break before our next activity, time spent here always left us feeling refreshed for our next adventure. From our initial inquiries, to check-out, you have been totally cordial and accommodating, we will not hesitate to recommend Birdsong to anyone considering a trip to Kauai. Mahalo, Lori and Scott Warren, MI We just wanted to send you one final "thank you" for the use of your incredibly beautiful cottage. It was better than we dreamed! We couldn't get over the grounds surrounding the cottage, they seemed to stretch on forever and it was all so well cared for and landscaped. It was like a paradise within paradise. The bananas were fantastic by the way! Our last few hours there ticked away almost tangibly and it was surely one of the hardest vacations we've ever had to go home from. We loved the bed, the shower, the hammock, we even loved playing "catch the gecko" at night (don't worry we were gentle with them). It was one of the most relaxing environments we've ever had the privilege to be in. When the time comes to start planning our return, you will certainly be the first people we contact. Lori and Scott Warren, MI

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Had a Fantastic Time at Bird Song

Guest: David and Lucy (-)
Date of Stay: 08/04/11 Review Submitted: 08/08/11

We had a fantastic time at Bird Song. The property is very much as described by the owners. It is very private and close to some of the world's most pristine and secluded beaches. The driveway is lined with banana trees, and we ate bananas for three or four days. The best feature of Bird Song is the extent to which the owners have provided everything renters might need. We used the lunch cooler, umbrellas, beach chairs, straw mats, and other items. There is also a hose with a high-pressure nozzle for washing off beach sand. Anyone who has been to the beach knows how important this is! David and Lucy from Norman, OK

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Mother - Daughter Get-a-way

Guest: Lisa and Lorna (-)
Date of Stay: 07/04/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

My Mom and I stayed at Birdsong Cottage June 2011 and had such a lovely, relaxing vacation on Kauai. The cottage has absolutely everything you need, the grounds and orchard surrounding the cottage are beautiful and it just really feels like you're away from it all! It is very apparent that Lee and Carole strive to ensure their guests have the most relaxing and stress-free time possible. I would recommend this cottage to anyone and when I return to Kauai someday, will certainly be staying at Bird Song Cottage again! Lisa Selvey, Alberta, Canada

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A magical place to spend our honeymoon

Guest: Ben and Erin, Salt Lake City, UT (-)
Date of Stay: 07/11/11 Review Submitted: 07/28/11

Bird Song Cottage was such a magical place to spend our honeymoon. Thank you Carole and Lee for creating such a private and romantic retreat. It was also a perfect location to call our home-base as we explored this side of the island. We hope to be back soon (perhaps for our anniversary).

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Been recommending Bird Song to everyone we know

Guest: Amber and Alex, Atmore, Alabama (-)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 07/07/11

Thank you so much! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had the best honeymoon ever! We were absolutely thrilled with our decision to stay at the Bird Song Cottage. We wanted a private, relaxed feel for our honeymoon and that’s exactly what we got there. We could not have asked for anything better! We have been recommending Bird Song Cottage to everyone we know who has mentioned maybe visiting Kauai. And if we are ever fortunate enough to come back, we will definitely stay there again! Thank you again!

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We will recommend you to everybody!

Guest: Steve and Melissa - Seminole, OKlahoma (-)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11 Review Submitted: 07/07/11

This place is heavenly! So peaceful and relaxing. We really feel rejuvenated after a tough year. Loved sitting in the yard and watching the birds all morning. All the little special extra touches were so nice, really liked having the field guides for birds and plants available! Plus the brochures from local attractions. The variety of flowers here is just amazing! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We will recommend you to everybody!

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