perfect room with a gorgeous beach view

Guest: lauren (-)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 12/27/11

We (my boyfriend and I) stayed in Esther's unit for 1 week in November 2011, and dont have anything bad to say! It was a perfect room with a gorgeous beach view on a small resort-type property. The property is extremely well-kept, has great amenities like laundry facilities, pool, hot-tub, tiki bar and a BBQ patio which we took full advantage of. This location is quite central to the island and was a perfect home base for exploring as much of the island as we could in the short week we were there! I would recommend this unit to anyone!

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First Trip to Hawaii a Raging Success

Guest: shappell (Redmond)
Date of Stay: 10/13/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11

This was my 1st trip to Hawaii so I didn't know what to expect. The room was great. It was clean, no false advertising as far as the room,location or appliances. Ended up spending 2 of the 7 nights on the balcony just watching the ocean as the daylight dwindled and since we were on the east side of the island, we saw the sunrise over the horizon every morning from our balcony. In talking with other people, it seems that they were paying more for their accommodations which made me feel good too :) If I go back to Kauai, I'm definitely renting the same condo!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities.

"Total relaxation"

Guest: Linda (-)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/22/11

"Total relaxation" The studio was perfect for a week-long stay - complex amenities (pool, tiki bar, WiFi in lobby, laundry, with the only negative the lack of parking spaces on some evenings); gorgeous sunrise views from the 3rd floor lanai; great beach for walking (we were lucky enough to see a monk seal resting on the sand); centrally located to all Kauai sites and sights; and lastly, the unit was spotlessly clean, nicely decorated and had just about everything we needed. Esther responded to all emails promptly (even when she herself was on holiday!) and even called to make sure we were enjoying our stay. We felt so much at home here, mahalo, Esther.

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"35th wedding aniversary"

Guest: Sam (-)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/22/11

"35th wedding aniversary" Esther's condo is very nice, with a great view it was great to have the beach chairs, we took them to lydgate park several times. the condo's loaction is perfect for exploring Kauai. Esther was easy to work with. We got great pictures of a monk seal resting on the beach next to our condo.

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"Exactly as described!"

Guest: Brian (-)
Date of Stay: 08/30/11 Review Submitted: 10/10/11

"Exactly as described!" Fantastic stay in Esther's condo! If you're looking for luxury, then bring some extra money and head to the Princeville Resort. If you're looking for the basic amenities with a great price, a great view and a great central location on the island, then you've found the right place! As I mentioned, while the condo is stocked with basic amenities, the only other things I was left wanting was a bigger microwave (For my Costco-sized au gratin potatoes that wouldn't fit. Darn.) and a clock with an iPod dock to play some of my music while sitting on the lanai and enjoying the beautiful view of the ocean and the pool...and of course, the Tiki Bar at the pool- your best bet for a cocktail while relaxing in the sun near the sand. While several shops and restaurants at the Coconut Marketplace have closed in recent years, there are still a few good options there, and Trees Lounge located in the same parking lot as the Islander has a great happy hour and live entertainment almost every night, I believe. Just a short drive away is Scotty's Bbq- great food and an even better view. Just be sure to get back to your condo before it gets too late- parking can be difficult at the Islander later in the evening, so you might have a bit of a walk ahead of you. That said, I absolutely would not hesitate to stay at Esther's condo the next time I'm on Kauai!

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"Wonderful! Exactly as described!! :)"

Guest: Christine (-)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

"Wonderful! Exactly as described!! :)" My boyfriend and I stayed in Esther's condo at the beginning of august, and our stay was absolutely wonderful! The property is just as described. It was very clean and the view was awesome! The condo is close to everything...food, shops, and the beach! I would highly, highly recommend renting from her! She was very involved in the rental process and answered all of our questions in a timely manner! I would definitely stay here again! :) Thank you Esther!

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Our Honeymoon Experience

Guest: Manders (Fresno, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

We had never been to Hawaii before, so we decided that is where we wanted to go on our honeymoon. My mother in law had been to Kauai several times and recomended that we go there. She made the reservations at this location. Once we showed up, everything was beautiful. The property itself has a certain charm to it. The room was beautiful. The view was spectacular. You can see the pool and the ocean from the room. It was truly like being in paradise. I tore my ACL dancing at our wedding which made getting aropund a little difficult. Even though the condo is on the third floor (and there is no elevator) , I was able to climb up the stairs pretty easily. It was also nice having the coconut marketplace in the same parking lot. We didn't rent a car so it was nice to have stores and resturants in walking distance. Our overall experience is that we absolutely loved it. We definitly plan on booking the room again in the future. I would highly recommend this room.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Ed (-)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/29/11

"Great place, great spot" We stayed here in late July and found the place fantastic. The condo is very central, relative to the island, and hasa great view of the beach -- which has wonderful sunrises. The room had everything we needed, and even beach chairs -- which turned out to be invaluable. Ester manages the place wonderfully, and is very accessable for any queries you have.

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Guest: Bob (-)
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/15/11

"A Great Getaway" This condo had a beautiful ocean view and was centrally located on Kauai. It was within walking distance to places to eat and was clean and comfortable. The owner was wonderful to work with and very organized and communicative. The arrangements to stay here were very easy due to the owner's attention to detail. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone traveling to Kauai!

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Guest: Ciara (-)
Date of Stay: 05/15/11 Review Submitted: 07/01/11

"Great location and amenities with fabulous view" My husband and I very much enjoyed our stay at Islander on the Beach. It was conviently located and the grounds were beautiful. It was nice having beach towels, chairs and a cooler available to bring with us. Esther was very helpful and had great communication with us before and during our stay. I would definitely stay here again.

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