Vacation Rentals by Owner

Live like a local

Guest: Ron V. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 03/13/12 Review Submitted: 03/24/12

After 10 days of hotels and condos, we found our stay at Mana Falls to be completely relaxing and casual. Our hosts, Tony & Michelle, were easy going and very helpful in deciding what and where the best sights were on Kauai. Michelle's banana bread is not to be missed. For a cost effective and change of pace stay on the islands I give Mana Falls a huge thumbs up.

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Cute Cottage

Guest: Anna L.
Date of Stay: 01/16/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

This was a cute cottage with all the amenities as described. We didn't see any waterfalls from the cottage itself (depends on rain level), but we took the short drive and hike to No Name Falls, which was a treat. We rented a Jeep and explored all over the island. Kapaa was a nice home base, central, and close to lots of restaurants. We made good use of the guidebook in the basket next to the couch and visited different beaches every day. Our favorites were Poipu, Anini, Tunnels, Ke'e, Malehepu, and Secret Beach. Beware of crowing roosters every morning--they are a nice reminder that you are on vacation from city life. We left the windows open most of the time, and the breeze was enough to cool us during the winter. Thanks for the welcome presents!

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Excellent Accomodtions

Guest: Trekkie (Cliffside Park, NJ USA)
Date of Stay: 01/03/12 Review Submitted: 01/20/12

The cottage was very clean. Everything looked new. The owners were very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place.

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Our personal mini-home in paradise

Guest: Karen M. (Norwich, Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 12/18/11 Review Submitted: 12/29/11

This tiny 1 bedroom cottage up in the hills of Kapaa was the perfect homebase for our exploration of the island of Kauai.Centrally located and near to town, everything was a quick drive away. Having a kitchen saved us a bit of money on meals, internet connection worked great, and the nightly rains of winter lulled us to sleep. We stayed with our 6 year old daughter, and the owners provided an air mattress and sheets for her. Having a bathtub was nice in addition to the shower. The extra space of this cottage helped us feel relaxed, since we could feel safe and spread out our belongings like it was home. Beach towels, coolers, snorkel gear, and friendly advice is included with this property! The welcome gifts were also a nice touch. We traveled nearly every road on this compact island, took a tour by boat along the NaPali coast, and a helicopter ride over the areas we could not drive to. The boat trip was very rough, December may not be the best time to ride the seas! The helicopter ride was incredible, not to be missed. Driving to the North Shore and around to Waimea Canyon are also scenic, relaxing, and not too far. We took a private wild adventure tour with a local to learn about wild edible foods growing on the island, and he took us to a somewhat secret, local beach along a steep path. If we return to Kauai, we would love to stay here again!

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This Cottage Made Our Vacation

Guest: Akiko and Paul (PASADENA)
Date of Stay: 10/06/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

We can't say "Thank You" enough to Michelle and Tony. Staying with them really was like staying with family. From the comfy cottage to the fresh baked banana bread we felt very well taken care of and left to our own devices all in the perfect amounts. Tony is an expert surfer and he patiently gave us a SUP lesson one afternoon. He had my wife up and paddling in less than 5 minutes. Michelle welcomed us with treats and really gave us some great info on where to eat on the island. It was almost like we got our own personal tour guides. Next time we come to Kauai we are definitely staying here. The Cottage was spacious and well appointed. Their property is beautiful and has plenty of space to where you don't feel like they are right next to you. Overall we think it's the perfect amount of privacy for such a place. Thanks guys for the hospitality and making our vacation as close to perfect as you can.

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

Great little cottage and great people

Guest: sherryberry (United States)
Date of Stay: 09/26/11 Review Submitted: 05/02/12

We enjoyed our honeymoon in this beautiful little cottage. It was really cozy and perfect for two people. We loved the fruits and the bread and going paddle boarding. We also enjoyed Tony and Michelle's company. They gave great tips about where to go and very personable. The cottage had everything we needed for our stay.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beatiful place with views of waterfalls

Guest: Tod (Boston)
Date of Stay: 08/24/11 Review Submitted: 09/24/11

We loved the beaches in Kauai but this place felt like a paradise off the beaches of the island. The place was better than a hotel and perfect fit for a couple or a couple with a child, like we were. The fresh avocados from the garden were tasty as any tropical fruit that we tasted on the island. The papayas were juicy and sweet and the views in the morning from the porch were awesome. Thank you Michelle and Tony.

Owner response:Thank YOU for being great guests! Hope we get to see you again and good wishes on your future travels! aloha nui loa, Michelle and Tony

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

from Tennessee

Guest: Ryan & Julie
Date of Stay: 08/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/28/11

Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality! We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was perfect for us! The banana bread was delicious and we had so much fun paddle boarding. Thanks Tony! Look us up if you are ever in Chattanooga. We would be happy to show you around. Thanks again!

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Beautiful, Private Dream Getaway Cottage

Guest: Liz + Scott (Brooklyn, New York)
Date of Stay: 08/02/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

Mana Falls was definitely our Gem and Gold Brick (reference to the Kauai Guidebook) of VBRO's to date. It is a beautiful, new cottage with all the amenities one needs for a relaxing vacation. It was nice to leave the tourist bustle of the north shore and retreat back to our cottage surrounded by nature. We were able to cook dinner most nights, thanks to the wonderful, local Farmer's Market located just down the street from the cottage. It's the best farmer's market on the island. The hosts, Michelle and Tony, were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Tony can teach just about anyone how to paddle board, which was a highlight for our trip. I'd recommend this cottage to friends, family, and just about anyone going to Kauai who wants to truly experience the island. We'll definitely be back soon.

Owner response:Many blessings to you Liz & Scott for the very kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves here and hope we do see you in the future! Mahalo nui loa!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

great place to stay!

Guest: Margaret (Quebec, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/25/11 Review Submitted: 02/07/11

We enjoyed our stay here very much--Tony and Michelle you are great hosts and made us feel so welcome! I finally got to try stand up paddle surfing ---Tony is a great teacher.. the cottage is impeccable---extremely clean and well equipped with a super location in central Kauai. We highly recommend.

Owner response:We enjoyed meeting you two, also Margaret & Martin! You were wonderful guests and we're glad you enjoyed Kauai and found a new sport!! Thank you, Thank You for the kind words and we hope to see you maybe next year!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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Guest: Clarece Romund (Testerville)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/05/10

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Guest: Jack & Rebecca
Date of Stay: 08/08/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

Michelle & Tony, Thank you so much for sharing this slice of paradise with us! It was exactly what we were hoping for on our honeymoon! Everything was so special & thought out just for us! There will be many anniversaries to come and we can't wait to return. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Guest: Kathy & John
Date of Stay: 06/10/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

We absolutely loved the birds & roosters! What a relaxing and peaceful environment. The local experience of life on Kauai was a true gift. Your hospitality is incredible, you truly love people! The cottage is impeccably equipped with everything a person could want. We feel fortunate to have found you. This is a definite re-visit location. Thanks for the mango! You live in paradise!

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Guest: Clarke & Summer
Date of Stay: 05/23/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful cottage with us. This was the perfect relaxing getaway and there's so much to see! We loved everything about the island and hope our travels bring us back here to you again!

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Guest: Clare & Atis, Seattle WA
Date of Stay: 05/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

Thank you so much for your wonderful cabin and gracious hospitality. We LOVED it here and had a wonderful stay. You've thought of everything for the cabin. As soon as we thought we'd like something, there it was at our fingertips. We loved all of your suggestions for good walks and things to do around the island. We'd love to come back some day and will highly recommend your place to any friends/family that come to Kauai.

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Guest: Paula & John, Estero, FL
Date of Stay: 04/27/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

Tony & Michelle, What an adorable & clean cottage to stay in. Great location to see North & South Shores. Our fave was the North, Kee Beach & Tunnels for snorkeling were great. Helicopter ride is a must if you really want to see all of this beautiful island. What a view, especially the Napali Coast. We hope to come back again and see even more of Kauai. Thanks for everything. God Bless

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Guest: Bob & Bonnie Corvallis, OR
Date of Stay: 04/20/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

Spent some of our honeymoon here. Lovely little place to rest our heads at night. Best adventures: kayaking in Hanalei, snorkeling at Anini, hiking to Hoopii Falls, boat trip to NaPali Coast w Captain Andy. Thank you guys for the lovely fruit basket & clean place to stay. Good eats at Kountry Kitchen for bfast, fancy dinner at the Hyatt Tidepools-so yummy. Thx

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Guest: Amy & Adam
Date of Stay: 04/05/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

We had a wonderful stay in your beautiful cottage! It felt like home! Thank you for the banana bread, it was delicious! We enjoyed hiking along the NaPali coast and searching for rare endemic birds in the Alakai Swamp. We saw at least 15 species of fish snorkeling at Poipu. We had quite a bit of rain, but the rainbows made it worth it. Thanks again for your hospitality!

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Guest: Pat & Pat
Date of Stay: 03/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

Thanks so much for the warmth & generosity you showed us. The cottage is wonderfully comfortable. Wouldn't have done a resort here for anything. It's all just Right here, just as it is.

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Guest: Jesse & Liz
Date of Stay: 03/03/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

Thank you for a great stay! Your cottage was the perfect place for us to come back to after long days of sightseeing. And Thanks Michelle for the restaurant advice. We had an incredible dinner. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the island. Mahalo!

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Guest: Don & Jodi
Date of Stay: 02/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

Michelle & Tony: Thank you so much for your hospitality. The cottage was wonderful and has everything you need for a great vacation. The location is great and provides easy accessibility to all points of the island. Thanks for all of the info on beaches, hiking and kayaking. The bike path in Kapaa is fantastic and provides awesome views. We were fortunate to have a "full moon" walk our last night on the island. The welcome basket of fruit and bread was outstanding and gone by our first morning! Again, thank you for a memorable vacation.

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Our Week in Kauai

Guest: Don & Jodi (O'Fallon, MO)
Date of Stay: 02/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/23/10

Michelle & Tony, Thank you so much for your hospitality. The cottage is wonderful and has everything you need for a great vacation. The location is great and provides great accessibility to all points of the island. Thanks for all of the info. on the beaches, hiking and kayaking. The walking path in Kappa is fantastic and provides awesome views, we were fortunate to have a “full” moon walk our last night on the island. We laughed about the roosters. The welcome basket of fruit and bread was outstanding and gone by our first morning. Again, thank you for a memorable vacation.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Harold & Mary,Ontario, Canada
Date of Stay: 02/15/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was very quiet, no traffic, & the roosters didn't bother us. We covered a lot of territory, the hiking was awesome. We loved the farmer's market & couldn't have eaten more fruit if we tried. We had to leave this brochure for zipline because we had so much fun doing it. Unfortunately we have to leave this beautiful island with the perfect climate. Hope to return again. Thanks for your hospitality.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/03/10 Review Submitted: 02/03/10

We had the good fortune to find this rental completely by accident late last February before a trip to Hawaii. Michelle and Tony could not have been more helpful or welcoming. We stayed in the smaller rental located in their lovely home. It was absolutely spotless and very enjoyable. Tony and Michelle are wonderful hosts even sharing extra fruit with us and we will definately try to stay here again if ever have the opportunity to visit Kauai again

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Guest: Helen & George, BC Canada
Date of Stay: 02/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

Whatever we write in this book cannot truly reveal our feelings of sheer joy at this wonderful "home away from home" cottage. Its central location is just perfect for touring this picturesque island, the views and the tranquility(give me roosters over cars anyday!) are second to none. Your hospitality allows all these ingredients to come together to make one's stay unforgettable and we will definitely be back. There is so much left to explore. Mahalo to you all & see you again!

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Guest: Lori & Jack, Salmon Arm, Canada
Date of Stay: 01/25/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

It has been great staying here at your cottage for the past week. The location is perfect, the cottage itself was just right. You have thought of everything, fresh fruit,snorkelgear,beach mats,etc. Thanks also for your gift of hospitality. Tony made us feel at home from the moment we arrived and we loved the visit with Michelle & Mazy.It has been a great getaway from the cold Canadian winter. We will make sure and let our friends know about this wonderful place.

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Guest: Ada & Joe, Utah
Date of Stay: 01/19/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

We so enjoyed our honeymoon stay here. It was a nice change of pace after the resort. More of a true Kauai experience. The cottage was comfortable and clean. We hope to come back in the future, Surfing was great!

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Guest: Sarah & Scott, Carlsbad, CA
Date of Stay: 01/04/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

Thank you so much for letting us stay at your beautiful cottage. We enjoyed all its amenities. It was perfect in aesthetics & in practicality. And Michelle, thanks for all the help in finding our way around(even though I can't pronounce a single street name properly!) We'll definitely recommend your place to anyone & look forward to coming back! Mahalo!

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Guest: Anu & Teemu, Mikkeli, Finland
Date of Stay: 12/28/09 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

Thank you for let us stay at your beautiful cottage. This is a wonderful base camp for all activities on the island. From a swim at the Queen's Bath to the Waimea Canyon and many falls, the beaches, and some shopping, we've seen a lot. Roosters did not bother at all and we saw a wild boar-really-close to Wailua Falls, swam there,too and that was something! Mahalo

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Guest: ME
Date of Stay: 05/21/09 Review Submitted: 05/20/09

Tony & Michelle: Mahalo for letting the two of us stay in this perfect little spot. We enjoyed our time so much! We were able to fit a lot into our 10 days here. We visited Poipu Beach, Spouting Horn, Lydgate Park, Waimea Canyon,Wailua Falls, Kilauea Lighthouse and our favorites the Napali Coastline(saw turtles&dolphins), the Kalalau Trail, Hanakapi`ai Beach, Ke`e Beach and Tunnels for snorkeling. We ate a lot of good food, too!Papaya,pineapple,mango,applebananas. We of course had a loco moco, visited Tropical Taco and Wishing Well Shave Ice, Grinds Cafe, Puka Dog, Duane's Ono Burger,Monico's,Kountry Kitchen, Lapperts Ice Cream, Pizzetta and our favorites Deli & Bread Connection,Hamura's Saimin Stand & Hukilau Lanai. Yum! Thanks again and we look forward to our next trip to Kauai! May 12-21

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Guest: JS & TL
Date of Stay: 05/10/09 Review Submitted: 05/09/09

Dear Michelle, Tony & Mazy: Thank you so much. We loved everything in the peaceful cotttage. From the two sweet dogs greeting us upon our arrival, to Pepper the cat, to the beautiful mountain views, our stay was amazing! If only we could have stayed longer! The cottage offered us all that we looked for in a place to stay and we'll definitely recommend it to other looking for accomodation on this perfect island. Mahalo!! May 2-10

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Guest: SK
Date of Stay: 04/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/26/09

Thank you for the beautiful little cottage to rest our weary bones these last few days. We had a wonderful time at your place and on Kauai! Thanks for the tips on where to eat in town, too. Great pizza place! Also the trip to Na Pali was simply superb- a great organization took us there-North Shore Charters. They are out of Kilauea and the boat sets out from Anini Beach. Not for people with back problems or pregnant women, but great for those with a need for speed, a curious mind and a hunger for beauty! Thank you again for your warm hospitality and for sharing your dogs! Apr 24-27

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Guest: MT
Date of Stay: 04/20/09 Review Submitted: 04/19/09

We really enjoyed staying in your cottage. Great views, quiet. Your cottage had everything we needed to make our stay very comfortable. We enjoyed visiting our grandson daily and spending precious time with him. Sad to leave this beautiful island. Hope to be back soon. Thanks so much, You were very helpful and gracious. Mar 23-Apr 20

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Guest: DP
Date of Stay: 03/22/09 Review Submitted: 03/21/09

It was an absolute pleasure staying here. We were honored to be your first honeymooners and our trip wouldn't have been so great if it wasn't for your cottage! You had everything a person could need in a home from coffee and dishes to lunch boxes and a pitcher. Your generosity was sincere and we really appreciate everything you guys did for us. Thank you! Following your suggestions we had some great experiences at Kalapaki and Anini Beach. Poipu was very nice, but the North Shore was our Fave by far. Thank you again for everything and we hope to see you again soon!! Mar 8-22

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Guest: VB
Date of Stay: 02/25/09 Review Submitted: 02/24/09

Michelle & Tony, Thank you very much for your warm hospitality. We have had a wonderful time here. Liked your place-very clean, quiet, wonderful setting. We liked proximity to the best beaches on Kauai. Some of them we wouldn't find without your guidance. We will enjoy memories and tons of pictures taken on land and under water. We will definitely recommend your place to our friends and looking forward to our future returns(hopefully not so far in the future)! Jan 14-Feb 25

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Guest: KH
Date of Stay: 01/09/09 Review Submitted: 01/08/09

Michelle & Tony, we had a delightful time here. Staying in this adorable cottage was such a restful & homey alternative to the fractious hotel stint. You were gracious hosts & everything was great,even the roosters! We loved them! It is a colorful aspect of Kauai! We had a great horseback ride w Princeville Stables & explored the Blue Room & Tunnels Beach & had a fabulous meal at Baracuda! What a beautiful island! God Bless!

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Guest: CM
Date of Stay: 12/22/08 Review Submitted: 12/21/08

Michelle & Tony: Mahalo for your generous hospitality. Your cottage is beautiful, wellmaintained & had everything needed for a great stay! We hope to come back & stay again. A few fun things we did while we were here: Na Pali Coast with Na Pali Riders in a large zodiac raft. We followed a pod of 8 humpback whales! The coast is a must see! The rest of the time was spent ziplining,standup paddleboarding, surfing & hanging out at the beach. Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hauoli! Dec 18-22

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