Vacation Rentals by Owner

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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Beautiful cottage!

Guest: Kate (Berkeley)
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!

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Bird Song Cottage is great

Guest: VacationAlliEverWanted (San Francisco)
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

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.

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

Guest: Pete (Hickory, NC)
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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guest: KCtravels (USA)
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.

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

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

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

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

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 (Little Rock, AR USA)
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

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 (oshawa, ontario)
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 (Columbia, MD)
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 (Arizona)
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 (Benicia, CA)
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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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/22/09 Review Submitted: 10/22/09

Rustic, wonderfully private, a billion stars and tropical plants galore...perfect for visiting paradise!

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Guest: Sarah 8 (Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 10/15/09 Review Submitted: 10/15/09

The Birdsong cottage was the highlight of the trip to Kaua'i -- absolutely loved everything about it, from the secluded location, the outdoor shower and huge tub, the beautiful grounds, the decor and the vibe, which was authentic and relaxing and peaceful. Would love to come back sometime! Highly recommended to "Lonely Planet" type travelers who are looking for something off the beaten path. Aloha!

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Guest: Will & Angela Martin (Starkville, MS)
Date of Stay: 06/24/09 Review Submitted: 06/24/09

We stayed at the Birdsong Cottage for five nights in May. It was a perfect place to relax and get away from all the stress of "the mainland." The bed was very comfortable, the cottage was clean, and we loved the outdoor shower. When we told people about the cottage and the rate we paid, they could not believe how good of a deal it was. We prefer this so much more than staying at a big high-rise hotel - there is a feeling of Aloha here. Mahalo to Carole for her help - we will be back!

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Guest: Michael & Wen (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/22/09 Review Submitted: 06/22/09

We simply adored Birdsong Cottage and wish we could have stayed much longer. The privacy, the views, the beautiful surrounding property, the cooling sea breezes, and the well thought out details (especially the corner windows and outdoor tub) make it truly special. We have been recommending it highly to friends and would love to return some day.

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Guest: Ben & Marcia Bohnsack (-)
Date of Stay: 03/29/09 Review Submitted: 03/29/09

We've really enjoyed ourselves at Bird Song Cottage. It filled our need for a good place to be for a week on Kauai - a beautiful setting amidst flowers, fruit, hills and beaches - cozy, simple, comfortable, well equipped, pleasant, with a striking design - a garden spot on the garden isle - away from the traffic and hustle. We especially enjoyed fresh squeezed juices from oranges, grapefruit, and limes many of which we picked ourselves, the library of films, DVD's, eating on the patio, and taking chairs to the beaches. So thanks to Lee & Carole. This was our 40th anniversary trip and will remain memorable always.

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Birdsong Cottage was Wonderful!

Guest: VickieOnVacation (Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 12/27/08 Review Submitted: 02/04/09

We spent five relaxing days and nights at the Birdsong Cottage. We loved it! The kitchen is fully equipped, and even included an electric juicer so that we could fully enjoy living in a citrus grove for a week. The four-poster bed was extremely comfortable, and we liked the airy, functional design of the building so much that we photographed it for our Architectural student child. The garden tub was a special treat. Carole came to the cottage to give us a yoga lesson; my husband uses the stretches that she taught us every day, and they have really helped his back. We spent several hours of every day sunning and collecting a little coral at nearby Larson's beach, where au natural tourists and locals space their blankets discreetly far apart from one another, watch for whales, and enjoy the sun and the ocean breeze. We really enjoyed our time at Birdsong Cottage, and hope to return there some day.

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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:Age 55+, romantic getaway.