Vacation Rentals by Owner

Wonderful time - Wonderful condo

Guest: Chrissy & Adam (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 12/19/11

Oct/2011 We had a great time - fantastic view and sunsets. The condo was more than we were expecting. Perfect spot for our honeymoon; sad to leave after calling this home for ten days. Spent time hiking all over the island, snorkeling, kayaking, and fishing. Enjoyed our many trips down the path to Hideaway Beach. Our Wisconsin fall awaits us. So Mahalo and Aloha, until we see you again. Chrissy & Adam

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Beautiful Place

Guest: Barbara (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

Beautiful place. Thank you. Even made the path to Hideaway Beach. Postcards was great. Saw whales and rainbows and great waves. Did Safari Helicopter tour - fantastic. Dolphin Fish Market was good - so was the Olympic Cafe. The owners were wonderful and we will rent this unit again. There were no problems with any aspect of this rental.

Recommended for:Sightseeing

Perfect Kauai

Guest: Renee and Jim (Anchorage, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

March 7th: We arrived on March 5th and today was the most perfect Kauai day. It was cloudy and rainy the first couple of days, but today was/is perfect. Coming from Alaska - this is a true "paradise" adventure and the condo makes it so enjoyable. Wonderful kitchen/ baths & showers/ lanais etc. Thanks so much for allowing us to share your paradise residence. We started off on the south shore (Waimea area). It was interesting, but we think the north shore is much more enjoyable. Great beach walking, snorkeling, hiking, etc. Shaved ice in Hanalei was a high point for cooling off after a hot day at the beaches. Mahalo for sharing this wonderful condo. We hope to visit again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Special Time at Puu Poa

Guest: Ann (Decatur, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 07/12/10 Review Submitted: 12/16/10

Can't thank you enough for this special time at Puu Poa. Our family of four loved being here. From the fabulous frog sculptures which greeted us on day one, to the glorious sunset evenings on the lanai, sleeping and waking to the sounds of the surf below, smelling and tasting food whipped up in your fab kitchen, much laughing at the pool, evenings watching Jurassic Park and South Pacific on your great entertainment system, and being entertained by snorkelers and surfers that we watched with our binoculars below. The kids and we are sad to be packing up to say good bye. We are all grateful that we could relax in such a wonderful, wonderful place. Your home was appreciated more than you could imagine. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We'll be back soon.

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

Home Sweet Paradise!!!

Guest: sirc (Moore, OK)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/03/10

This unit met all of our expectations and more. Virtually, every room offers unmatched views of Big Blue. The overall square footage was a real plus and provided that "home away from home" feelling. We never felt crowded or cramped. The bedrooms, kitchen, den/family room, bathrooms are all very large and accomomdating. In fact, the master bedroom provides excellent views of the ocean, sunsets, and nighttime stars. Everything in this unit is exceptionally clean and well maintained. We appreciated all the extra amenities such as the BBQ, washer/dryer, beach towels, cd/stereo, dvd player, ice chests, beach mats...just to name a few. We greatly enjoyed the lanai. It is large and well equipped with chairs, table, umbrella and BBQ. It makes a great hangout for morning coffee, afternoon mai tais, evening cookouts, and beautiful sunsets. This property also gives you easy access to great beaches, hiking/walking trails, snorkeling, waterfalls, river kayaking, shopping, grocery stores, golf, and tasty restaurants. We have fallen in love with Kauai and your condo. Mahalo, The Childers (Go Sooners)

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

Guest: Bradley & Phyllis Harris (Raymore, MO)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/10

Ron & Gloria, This was our 7th trip to Kauai, our favorite place on Earth. We have always stayed in Princeville due to the perfect location for views, best beaches, whale watching, shopping, grocery store & restaurants, but your condo was by far the most incredible place we have ever stayed. The perfect ocean & Bali Hai views from the lanai and master bedroom, the large, open and bright rooms throughout, incredible walk-in shower for two, the super comfortable king size bed in the master and the well equipped kitchen, your place has it all. We will stay with you again and again! Just wish it was ours....MAHALO!

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Guest: Patricia Ashmore (Kailua Kona, HI)
Date of Stay: 07/22/09 Review Submitted: 07/21/09

We love staying at Puu Poa, because they are spacious, luxury condos. We particularly liked yours because of the view. During our week there some of the other units were being shown, and we checked them out. They are all nice, but none had your views. We think Princeville has an unbeatable location and the surrounding amenities (shops, restaurants, beaches, the hotel) make us want to return. And when we do, we will be sure to stay in your beautiful unit. Where did you get those lovely stained glass windows?

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Guest: Eva Gress (Copperopolis, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

My husband and I have stayed on Kauai several times, usually on the eastern shore. I love being able to walk out of the condo and be on the beach. Your unit at Puu Poa does not offer this, but there are so many positives, I'm really torn. The location across from the Princeville Hotel and near Hanalei is great. My husband can't wait to get on the golf course, and the local beaches are excellent. But the most amazing things are the sunsets. Your unit has fantasic views from almost every room, but the sunsets over Bali Hai are just the best. I can't imagine a more romantic location.

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Guest: Veronica Hull (Los Altos, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 07/14/09 Review Submitted: 07/14/09

Our family has stayed at Puu Poa several times and this is the nicest unit we have been in. The first floor doesn't suit us, because of the cliff and our younger children. Being close to the pool is nice(except for some noise), but down at this end we get the fabulous Bali Hai views. The enclosed atrium is a huge plus, because having more room for the children is a good thing. The north shore of Kauai is the perfect place for us and your unit is a dream.

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Guest: Ruben and Jan Hernandez (St Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 07/11/09 Review Submitted: 07/11/09

My wife and I absolutely love your condo and we wouldn't think of staying anyplace else on Kauai. The view of the ocean is fantastic and seeing whales is commonplace. We did a lot of our own cooking, getting fresh fish in Hanalei, so we really appreciated all of the kitchen cookware as well as the grill on the lanai. The condo layout is great and we LOVE the walk-in shower of the master bath. And falling asleep to the sounds of the crashing waves is fantastic. We highly recommend you condo.

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Guest: Vanessa Maunder (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/06/09

I spent a week there with my boyfriend and we thoroughly took advantage of the condo amenities as well as the local hot spots. We went to the local fish market and picked up food for dinner and took walks in the morning along the golf course before heading down the path for some snorkeling. The pool was also a nice and close alternative to making beach trips. But the best part was the view towards Bali Hai and the amazing sunset with a bottle of wine. I cant wait to go back!!

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Could not have asked for anything more!

Guest: Pleased in Pennsylvania (Lancaster, Pa)
Date of Stay: 03/28/09 Review Submitted: 03/26/10

This was our first time in Hawaii and we could not have picked a better spot. The photos and description on the listing were accurate and were even better than expected. The property was clean and maintained and was in a gorgeous location. The owner was extremely helpful in answering questions about Kauai and what to do and see. We stopped in San Fransisco on the way to Hawaii and the owner gave us excellent information about the city where he lives as well. The "Welcome Book" with suggestions of places to see and do was great but needs some updating, since restaurants and some hotels have changed names. One restaurant where we had an excellent meal was "Postcards" in Honalei. I would have no problem recommending this property to anyone visiting Kauai.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway.