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Bird Song Cottage. Private Tropical Beauty with Ocean/Mtn View [#15161] | View Property

Kilauea
Studio, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
$160/nt US Dollars
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• Best vacation ever! A true gem!

  Best vacation ever! A true gem!

  • Guest jana j.
  • Date of stay 04/13/13
  • Review Submitted 05/12/13
  We've booked 8 nights and hoped for a nice place away from the crowds and landed in paradise! This place is magic, nestled in a tropical garden, away from it all, the Bird Song Cottage is wonderful, very well maintained cottage with everything you could look for and even more. The kitchen is fully-equipped with toaster, fridge, juicer, stove, oven, general kitchen supplies, even spices and oil. To the front and the back you'll have a nice patio, one shaded with deck chairs, a hammock and the front patio overlooking the garden, you can even see the sea. Great quality bed, we're both quite tall and heavy people and slept like babies! I loved the outdoor shower and outdoor bath tub. Enjoying a bath while the birds are singing around you shaded by flowers and palm trees was definitely a memorable experience!¯ Carole even offers you a great collection of beach gear - beach chars, snorkel gear and beach towels. We've used it numerous times, great as the beaches at the North Shore are made for snorkeling. The overall experience with Carole as a host was great! She was very responsive, helpful and welcomed us with some fresh picked fruits and a nice welcome letter. I can only say that the images don't even describe how wonderful this place is. We had the best time and will definitely come back. Thanks a lot Carole & Lee!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• This is paradise!!

  This is paradise!!

  • Guest jana j.
  • Date of stay 04/13/13
  • Review Submitted 05/12/13
  We've booked 8 nights and hoped for a nice place away from the crowds and landed in paradise! This place is magic, nestled in a tropical garden, away from it all, the Bird Song Cottage is wonderful, very well maintained cottage with everything you could look for and even more. The kitchen is fully-equipped with toaster, fridge, juicer, stove, oven, general kitchen supplies, even spices and oil. To the front and the back you'll have a nice patio, one shaded with deck chairs, a hammock and the front patio overlooking the garden, you can even see the sea. Great quality bed, we're both quite tall and heavy people and slept like babies! I loved the outdoor shower and outdoor bath tub. Enjoying a bath while the birds are singing around you shaded by flowers and palm trees was definitely a memorable experience!¯ Carole even offers you a great collection of beach gear - beach chars, snorkel gear and beach towels. We've used it numerous times, great as the beaches at the North Shore are made for snorkeling. The overall experience with Carole as a host was great! She was very responsive, helpful and welcomed us with some fresh picked fruits and a nice welcome letter. I can only say that the images don't even describe how wonderful this place is. We had the best time and will definitely come back. Thanks a lot Carole & Lee!

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• The PERFECT little tropical retreat

  The PERFECT little tropical retreat

  • Guest Nancy
  • Date of stay 04/01/13
  • Review Submitted 04/24/13
  I've rented a dozen cottages on Kaua'i over the years, and Bird Song is, hands down, the BEST. The cottage is bright, airy, comfortable, cozy, spotless and beautifully decorated. It features very high-quality bedding, a nicely equipped and well-designed kitchen, big windows and sliders everywhere, a roomy seating area and dining alcove, two lanais, and a secluded outdoor shower and soaking tub. Bird song is nestled in expansive, completely private grounds, surrounded by tropical trees, colorful shrubs and fragrant flowers, with the ocean visible beyond the big trees in the front yard. Beside the cottage is a grove of fruit trees, with pink grapefruit, oranges, tangelos, mangoes and bananas that guests are invited to pick. I arrived to a basket of fresh-picked fruit, a personal note and a notebook of information about island activities, shopping, beaches and restaurants. Wild, glorious Larsen's Beach is just down the road from the cottage, the sweet village of Kilauea and wonderful Banana Joe's fruit stand are just a few miles up the road, and there are many more picturesque, uncrowded beaches all the way up the North Shore to the end of the road, many with world-class snorkeling. Two weekly farmers' markets in Kilauea are not to be missed for fresh, organic fruit, vegetables, flowers and baked goods. NaPali Catamarans, in Hanalei, is a great outfit that takes a limited number of guests on morning and afternoon cruises up to the spectacular NaPali Coast to see its remarkable, soaring, deeply pleated cliffs, sea caves and pocket beaches. It's one of the only companies whose boats leave from Hanalei instead of way down on the south side of the island. Carole, Bird Song's owner (with her husband Lee) was spectacularly welcoming, graciously inviting me to check in very early because I had contracted a nasty respiratory infection and faced a long day of wretched illness between checking out of my previous rental at 10AM and the usual 3PM check-in for Bird Song. I will go back to this cottage next year for at least a week, and very much look forward to seeing my angel Carole again!

  Owner response: April was definitely citrus time this year. We also have an organic vegetable and herb garden near our home, and are happy to share the abundance with our guests. Thank you Nancy, for choosing Bird Song. Looking forward to seeing you again in April next year!

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• ...the perfect spot for our romantic getaway.

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  ...the perfect spot for our romantic getaway.

  • Guest Joe and Cristina
  • Date of stay 12/13/12
  • Review Submitted 02/08/13
  As soon as we pulled up the driveway we knew we had picked the perfect spot for our romantic getaway. The furnishings of the cottage exceeded our expectations with an emphasis on the soaking tub (heavenly). We loved the location, as we were able to make multiple trips around the island without feeling like our destination was out of the way. Joe and Cristina, Brookdale, CA

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• As Lovely As It Looks Online

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  As Lovely As It Looks Online

  • Guest Nick and Nancy
  • Date of stay 12/02/12
  • Review Submitted 12/14/12
  What a wonderful stay we had at the Birdsong Cottage! Our hosts had everything lined up for our arrival and could not have been more gracious in their welcome. As other guests have noted, it is as lovely as it looks online. Also, the warmth and privacy of the cottage and the natural environment is priceless. Enjoy! -Nick and Nancy , Visalia, CA

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• Thank you for having everything we could need.

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  Thank you for having everything we could need.

  • Guest Michael and Heather
  • Date of stay 08/19/12
  • Review Submitted 09/03/12
  Perhaps the most idyllic place we have ever stayed! I don’t know the last time we slept so well and waking up to the view of the yard is something we will cherish for a long time. Thank you for having everything we could need. We wish we could bring the outdoor shower home with us. We can’t wait to come back and will recommend this as the only place to stay on Kauai. Warmly, Michael & Heather Palo Alto, CA

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• Our Own Private Botanical Gardens

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  Our Own Private Botanical Gardens

  • Guest Kevin & Margaret
  • Date of stay 07/06/12
  • Review Submitted 07/12/12
  Your cottage made our trip to Kauai so special. Waking up to the bird song, watching all the activity, the palms…. Our own private botanical gardens! And Mahalo for the massages! You truly have healing hands! We enjoyed the location too. Have always stayed at Poipu and really enjoyed exploring East and North Kauai more. All our best…. Mahalo…. Kevin and Margaret, Fairfield, CA

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• Would Come Back in a Heartbeat

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  Would Come Back in a Heartbeat

  • Guest Jason and Regina
  • Date of stay 02/27/12
  • Review Submitted 04/07/12
  What a wonderful place -Bird Song Cottage. It was everything we hoped for plus more. We enjoyed having the windows open and listening to all the creatures - & yes, even the chickens. We felt so relaxed by day 3, but it helped having a massage the day we arrived – AWESOME. Our first time in Kauai, this has been a wonderful experience & would come back in a heart beat. Will recommend it to anybody. Hopefully next time we will stay longer before we island hop. Jason & Regina Spokane, WA

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• Couldn't Have Asked For More

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  Couldn't Have Asked For More

  • Guest Scott and Blair
  • Date of stay 12/13/11
  • Review Submitted 02/19/12
  Everything was perfect, we couldn’t ask for more. The peace from the big city that we are used to was a major plus. We have decided that in ten years for our anniversary we will be coming back. Kauai is such a beautiful island it is hard for us to leave. Thank you for all your generosity, help, and kindness. We have made many many memories. Scott & Blair Mountain Home, ID

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• Just What We Hoped For

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  Just What We Hoped For

  • Guest Jen Hecht
  • Date of stay 10/15/11
  • Review Submitted 10/27/11
  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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• Had High Expectations After All the Rave Reviews

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  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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• Can't Wait to Come Back

  Can't Wait to Come Back

  • Guest Melanie and Nicole
  • 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!

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

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

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• A Paradise Within Paradise

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  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

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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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• A magical place to spend our honeymoon

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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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• Mother - Daughter Get-a-way

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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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• Been recommending Bird Song to everyone we know

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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!

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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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• Beautiful cottage!

  Beautiful cottage!

  • Guest Kate
  • Date of stay 05/17/11
  • Review Submitted 06/14/11
  This is such a lovely cottage. My husband and I had a lovely stay here. Loved lounging in the hammock. We grilled fish out on the patio and every morning woke to a big beautiful blue sky, visible from our bed. We will definitely be back!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway

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• Bird Song Cottage is great

  Bird Song Cottage is great

  • Guest VacationAlliEverWanted
  • Date of stay 05/10/11
  • Review Submitted 06/13/11
  This cottage was truly lovely and inviting. From the moment we pulled up the driveway, we felt like we were in our own secluded paradise. The cottage is well off the road (a sidestreet, not the main road) and surrounded by trees, and, of course, birds. Really delightful. The interior is furnished beautifully - it felt like we were staying at the cottage of some old friends. Games, cookware, beach reads, and dvds were all provided, plus everything you'd need to go to the beach: snorkel gear, chairs, a cooler, mats, towels, everything. The location is actually pretty central (on the north side, but quite near the eastern turn) and allowed us to explore the eastern and northern portions of the island easily. The closest group of stores and restaurants is probably the Kong Lung center on the road to Kilauea lighthouse. We had a couple meals there and they were all pretty good. There's also a fish market and produce store there - great to pick things up to fix dinner. When we needed something, one of the owners came by to deliver it right away. In summary, a really great place to stay, near Larsen's beach. We would stay again in a heartbeat.

  Owner response: We do our best to make the home feel welcoming, and as we've had many returning guests, we too enjoy the feeling of 'old friends' staying there. We hope to have you and Tim back again as well.

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• Like Staying in the Home of a Dear Friend

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  Like Staying in the Home of a Dear Friend

  • Guest Perrine Blakley (Sarchet)
  • Date of stay 05/10/11
  • Review Submitted 05/19/11
  Dear Carole & Lee, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful piece of paradise with us. Your cottage is so well appointed, it made us feel like we were staying in the home of a dear friend! Loved the tub, views, bed, fresh juice, and waking to the birds each morning ready to take on the day! What a wonderful way to celebrate our honeymoon and start our marriage off right. Perrine and Jason Blakley, Tahoe, CA

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• Feels so Homey - Could Move Right In.

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  Feels so Homey - Could Move Right In.

  • Guest Dan Fenner
  • Date of stay 05/03/11
  • Review Submitted 05/09/11
  Carole and Lee, Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. It’s so private and peaceful. Dan loves to take long vacations, but not me. I prefer to enjoy somewhere else only for a few days and then I want to be back in my own home. But not here! I could move right in, it feels so homey. This was a perfect place to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We’re so glad we found it. Mahalo. Dan and Yvonne Fenner, Maineville, OH

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• Birdsong Cottage

  Birdsong Cottage

  • Guest Pete
  • Date of stay 03/21/11
  • Review Submitted 03/27/11
  We recently stayed at the Birdsong Cottage in Kaua'i as part of of our honeymoon. Words can not describe the dreamy experience. We never heard cars, trucks, motorcycle, noisy neighbors, etc. Just the birds and the occasional chickens the island is known for. It was heaven on earth. The hammock in the backyard was a peaceful respite at the end of every day. We slept with the doors and windows open every night and I never was congested in the morning like I am at home. The cottage layout was perfect for what we needed. It was very comfy and cozy. As one that travels and sleeps in hotels often i chuckle when hotel chains try to get you to think, "we are your home away from home". The Birdsong really made us both feel that we were indeed home. At the end of the day we'd even say, "let's head home". We've always envisioned buying a house on the beach, but after staying at the Birdsong we'd rather live in the lushness of the island. The one thing that stands out was it was so easy to come and go as opposed to a hotel where you wait on the valet, or try to remember what lot you parked last. Carol and Lee had everything in the house we needed. While we had aspirations of cooking our own meals (gas stove, full sized fridge, plenty of cooking utensils, and a grill out back) the local eateries of Kapa'a and Hanalei proved too tasty to resist. We would definitely like to return on our 1 year wedding anniversary. Plus we've already been telling our friends and would gladly forward any info to them. If anyone is thinking about it, stop thinking, and email Lee and Carol. You won't be sorry.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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• Wonderful Accommodations

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  Wonderful Accommodations

  • Guest Cormac Booth
  • Date of stay 03/14/11
  • Review Submitted 03/24/11
  An amazing trip on an amazing island, with the wonderful accommodations. The cottage was a fantastic base for our trip. Life immediately felt comfortable in the lovely surroundings. Thanks for everything. Cormac and Sanna , United Kingdom

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• Enjoyable Comfort

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  Enjoyable Comfort

  • Guest Mary McNeil
  • Date of stay 03/05/11
  • Review Submitted 03/26/11
  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your cottage, even the rainy days didn't dampen our spirits. Coming back at the end of a long day of hiking, walking deserted beaches, or visiting the sights to such a comfortable and well appointed place was greatly appreciated. Mary and George, Steep Falls, ME

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• Joy in Coming Home to This Cottage.

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  Joy in Coming Home to This Cottage.

  • Guest Nicole Shields
  • Date of stay 12/29/10
  • Review Submitted 01/06/11
  Another morning of waking to the soft light of the sky and the birds singing. We loved our time in this peaceful cottage! We cooked, we bathed, we played Frisbee on the lawn, we yoga-ed, and we slept well every night. Really, enough can’t be said about the joy of coming home to this cottage after our Kauai adventures, of which there were many. We’re leaving here with gratitude! Nicole and Sam Shields, Redwood City, CA

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• Honeymooning at Bird Song

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  Honeymooning at Bird Song

  • Guest Steve Popper
  • Date of stay 12/20/10
  • Review Submitted 01/04/11
  We are celebrating a honeymoon at Bird Song Cottage! It is just what we hoped it would be – a private and pristine paradise! Steve and Christina - San Francisco, CA

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• Exactly what we were looking for.

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  Exactly what we were looking for.

  • Guest Nathan Handberry
  • Date of stay 12/09/10
  • Review Submitted 12/27/10
  Nathan and I shared our 5 year anniversary here. We truly loved the birdsong cottage in paradise, it was exactly and much more of what we were looking for. We enjoyed the serenity of the area, the natural songs from the birds in the morning, and all of the beautiful trees and flowers. We made fresh limeade from the limes in the fruit bowl and really appreciated all the fresh fruits. We had a great vacation and would highly recommend the massages by Carole. Nathan and Lydia, Denver, CO

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• This is the Epitome of Privacy

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  This is the Epitome of Privacy

  • Guest John Venhuizen
  • Date of stay 11/17/10
  • Review Submitted 01/05/11
  Aloha – it is well with my soul – just the way you will feel when you leave this bird choir cottage. What a great private romantic place to celebrate 35 years of marriage. We wanted privacy and this is the epitome of privacy – perfect place, perfect time to be free to be “au naturale”. Every day another adventure and then return to our own “heaven on earth” and thank God for creating such a place. John & Barb - Manhattan, and Bozeman, MT

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• From Brooklyn to Kauai

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  From Brooklyn to Kauai

  • Guest Sean Baumes
  • Date of stay 11/05/10
  • Review Submitted 01/04/11
  Loved the cottage. Lovely tub and scenery. Highly recommend the massages by Carole. Kauai is magical. Sean and Wendy - Brooklyn, NY

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• Wonderful haven of peace

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  Wonderful haven of peace

  • Guest Robert Green
  • Date of stay 09/11/10
  • Review Submitted 09/18/10
  Mahalo for a Wonderful haven of peace. It has been a lovely week. The cottage is perfect. I hope to return here the next time I visit Kauai. It was exactly what I wanted. Mahalo and Aloha Robert Danville, CA

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• Michigan couple enjoyed every minute

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  Michigan couple enjoyed every minute

  • Guest Dick Leopold
  • Date of stay 09/04/10
  • Review Submitted 09/17/10
  Carole - Just wanted to thank you for providing such a wonderfully peaceful environment at Bird Song Cottage for our vacation. Everything was as promised and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. Dick & Judy Leopold

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• Loved coming home to the cottage every day

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  Loved coming home to the cottage every day

  • Guest Katie Gill
  • Date of stay 08/06/10
  • Review Submitted 08/08/10
  Thank you for allowing us to experience Kauai from such a beautiful and tranquil home base! We explored the island from Ke’e to Pu’u O Kila lookout and were astounded at the scenery at every turn. We tried ATVing, kayaking, snorkeling, but at the end of the day, the most wonderful part of the trip was coming back to the cottage, away from the rest of the world, and just enjoying the sunsets and stars in a way that we can’t do at home. Mahalo! Katie & Stuart Toronto, Canada

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• Perfect place for our honeymoon

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  Perfect place for our honeymoon

  • Guest Rick Ericson
  • Date of stay 07/24/10
  • Review Submitted 08/08/10
  We could not have dreamed of a more perfect place for our honeymoon. Loved the gentle breezes, gorgeous views, fresh fruit, and quiet privacy. Loved watching the birds and flowers. Wish we had an outdoor shower back home. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We hope to return to Kauai soon. Rick & Roxanne, Eugene, OR

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• FL couple loved natural beauty of the cottage

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  FL couple loved natural beauty of the cottage

  • Guest Gary & Jenny Jordan
  • Date of stay 07/05/10
  • Review Submitted 07/30/10
  The “Bird Song” made our visit very relaxed. We hiked your trails, visited most of your beaches, snorkeled and took the boat to Napali coast. We even visited two of your most beautiful resorts but their beauty did not compare to the natural beauty of the “Bird Song Cottage”.

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• Second stay at Bird Song

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  Second stay at Bird Song

  • Guest Emma & Steven Gray
  • Date of stay 06/27/10
  • Review Submitted 08/02/10
  What a gift to be able to say this is our second stay at Bird Song Cottage. This is truly a special place. With a few extra days this time we were able to add a few more outings. We loved cooking simple fresh meals and eating them in our own little oasis. The fresh orange juice was our favorite. Thanks for everything. Emma & Steven Gray - Portland, OR

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• Can't wait to come back

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  Can't wait to come back

  • Guest Jonathan Brooks
  • Date of stay 06/18/10
  • Review Submitted 08/15/10
  Day 8 – Relaxing here in the mornings is wonderful. We LOVE the outdoor shower and tub! I can’t believe it’s our last day here. This vacation has been a wonderful exploration of the senses. We can’t wait to come back! Mahalo Carole & Lee Jonathan & Emily, Las Vegas

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• Paradise Found

  Paradise Found

  • Guest KCtravels
  • Date of stay 05/31/10
  • Review Submitted 06/14/10
  Birdsong Cottage was the perfect place for our 10-year anniversary trip. Beautiful, charming, private, but very comfortable. Even the visits from the geckos were fun. We really enjoyed using the beach blanket and snorkle gear. The location was convenient to all the sights, but worlds apart from the crowded resort scene. Mahalo for letting us escape from the world in this lovely little cottage.

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

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 05/22/10
  • Review Submitted 05/22/10
  Birdsong was great; loved the outdoor shower. We visited 10 beaches while we were there. We liked Larson's beach the best of all and it is right down the street. Thanks Carole!

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• A very relaxing stay

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  A very relaxing stay

  • Guest Dana & Paul Aluise ; Denver
  • Date of stay 05/20/10
  • Review Submitted 06/12/10
  We had a very relaxing stay at your lovely Bird Song Cottage. Thank you for making us feel welcomed. Only wish we had more time. Health, peace and happiness to you both.

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• We Will Be Back

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  We Will Be Back

  • Guest Jaime & Colles
  • Date of stay 05/13/10
  • Review Submitted 05/27/10
  If Hawaii is paradise on earth, Bird Song Cottage is paradise on Kauai. The first eight days of our honeymoon have been magical. The flora and fauna around the cottage deliver on the promise of Kauai’s rich beauty. Waking to the lyrical sound of the white rumped shama and the red crested cardinal was a treat. Fresh squeezed orange and grapefruit juice almost every morning. We hiked the canyon and into the mountains. We kayaked , toured the north western coast in a powered hang glider, saw myriad of wild life – tropical birds, albatross with their chicks, a mama monk seal and her pup, and a wild boar. We’ve walked most of the beautiful beaches on the north side and taken way too many photos. We hit many of the recommended restaurants and when we returned to Bird Song Cottage every night we felt as though we were returning home. The occasional bath under the stars helped. So Mahalo for the hospitality in making the first leg of our honeymoon truly memorable. We will be back. (The farmers markets made cooking nice vegetarian organic meals easy! What a wonderful island.)

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• Family Fun

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  Family Fun

  • Guest Isabel & Todd & Simone, Portland, OR
  • Date of stay 04/28/10
  • Review Submitted 05/12/10
  Our second trip to Kauai and our second stay at Bird Song Cottage (aptly named, roosters excluded – just kidding, since they have their roles). We returned because we were besotted the first time and childless and carefree in 2008. This time busy, fun and silly with our 14 month old, Simone. We thought it was ideal for a baby (we don’t have this kind of property back home in the city, and the baby loved exploring the fruit trees with us, checking out the flowers and chickens, swinging on the hammock). Why oh why did we not book at least a few extra days in this beautiful place? Because we were meant to return! Thanks for sharing your incredible property –

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• Honeymooners from Omaha

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  Honeymooners from Omaha

  • Guest Shannon & Keeley Harrington
  • Date of stay 04/17/10
  • Review Submitted 04/20/10
  Thank you for allowing us to rent your beautiful cottage during our honeymoon stay on Kauai. Our goal was to feel at home on the island and this was the perfect spot. Your hospitality was much appreciated and it was a pleasure doing business with you. Much thanks for everything.

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• • Guest Richard53
  • Date of stay 03/08/10
  • Review Submitted 03/08/10
  This was our third stay at Birdsong. A truely magical place in paradise.

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 03/07/10
  • Review Submitted 03/07/10
  We had the good fortune to stay at Bird Song Cottage for 5 days during our trip to Hawaii. It was incredibly peaceful and a beautiful place to start our holiday. The cottage itself is very quaint. The owners have provided almost anything that you could need or want during your holiday. We loved star gazing from the outdoor hot tub especially. Would definitely go back and recommend this place to friends!

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• Montana Couple

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  Montana Couple

  • Guest Jack & Stephanie Konitz Big Arm, MT
  • Date of stay 02/18/10
  • Review Submitted 03/08/10
  This is our second time to Bird Song Cottage. What a romantic, perfect place for two people to share in the paradise of Kauai. We had a most relaxing and picture perfect time. The cottage is appropriately named for the birds that put you to sleep at night and wake you in the morning. Thanks Lee & Carole for the home farm raised fruit and creation of Bird Song Cottage, and sharing it with us.

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• • Guest bob & liz drebit
  • Date of stay 01/30/10
  • Review Submitted 01/30/10
  If you want relaxed,private,restful,tropic beauty, this is it. This is the real 'feel' of Kauai.

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• • Guest Annette13
  • Date of stay 12/20/09
  • Review Submitted 12/20/09
  WOW! We stayed at the Bird Song Cottage for our honeymoon and it was fantastic! Everything is exactly as it looks in the pictures...clean, beautiful, romantic! The owners are SUPER NICE! They even picked up a package for me that I mailed to myself there. The cottage is centrally located too so you can go to all sorts of great places on the island. We hope to return again sometime soon!

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• • Guest Mike and Christina
  • Date of stay 11/25/09
  • Review Submitted 11/25/09
  We had a wonderful time at the cottage. We were looking for something away from it all and the cottage was perfect for that. I did extensive research for the perfect place to stay on our honeymoon and The Birdsong Cottage far surpassed our expectations. Loved the outdoor shower. We will definitely return in the future. Thank you for everything.

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• • Guest Missy's Birthday
  • Date of stay 10/27/09
  • Review Submitted 10/27/09
  We had our honeymoon at the cottage and it was perfect. It was exactly what we were looking for. After an 18-month engagement and dealing with all of the families all we wanted was to find some peace and reconnected. We wanted a secluded and relaxing time and that is what we got at the Bird Song Cottage. I could not have imagined going anywhere else. Thank you so much for a wonderful honeymoon. We will definitely be returning in the future.

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