Great Trip

Guest: Stinko (Molalla)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/08/11

We spent 7 nights in the condo last week,had a great time. We are already planning on our next trip and hope to be able to stay in this unit again. It was an absolutely perfect experience.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

A Sure Thing : Sealodge - Beautiful Oceanfront, 2BR Condo

Guest: Katie and Jeff (San Francisco, CA )
Date of Stay: 09/17/10 Review Submitted: 12/06/10

My husband and planned a relatively last minute vacation get-a-way to Kauai and simply had the best luck in finding this Sealodge condo owned by Tim & Cathy. Cathy was extremely helpful and made us feel very much at ease in renting their condo, providing clear directions and helpful hints for our stay in Kauai. The condo was very clean and well appointed, measuring up to the description via VRBO and other good reviews. My husband and I made sure to take advantage of the lanai and enjoy the view of the sea. Needless to say we felt very much at home during our stay. It was a perfect place for a quiet, romantic get-a-way but I could see being ideal for a small family as well. We hope to return in the future.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children.

Unit comments

Guest: DJ (British Columbia, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/14/10 Review Submitted: 11/02/10

Location was excellent! We were disappointed to find no air conditioning. Nights were ok but daytime was hot. When we arrived, the unit was stifling and took quite a while to cool down. Also, the towels need to be replaced. They were threadbare.

Owner response:The owners have just returned from a wonderful 10 day stay. While we were there we noticed the ceiling fan was not operating optimally. We bought a beautiful new fan and Home Depot and had it installed. It cools the condo very well now. The towels are not threadbare, but they are thin. We talked to our housekeeper about it (he provides the towels). He has lived on the island for over 30 years, and it is his opinion that thick towels do not work in Kauai, they never dry. He uses the same towels he provides us at home.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Cozy condo

Guest: Mahi mahi (Yokohama, Japan)
Date of Stay: 08/16/10 Review Submitted: 09/10/10

Although it would be nicer if there was more towels available, excellent condo for Kauai stay. Especially sea breeze and sound of wave from the bedroom were so romantic. This is the condo where we would like to come back again.

Owner response:Our housekeeper always leaves and extra set of towels per person in the bedroom closet, perhaps the rentor missed them. If more are necessary, we provide a sheet with our housekeeper's phone number, I am sure he would bring more.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

The best vacation rental in Kauai

Guest: sampy78 (Mountain View, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/15/10

We were here in early July and we absolutely loved this place. The view of the blue/turquoise ocean from the Lanai is just breathtaking. Walk a few steps on the lawn and you will get an even better view of the ocean, Anini beach and the huge coral reef at Anini beach. We loved waking up to the sunrise over Anini beach. The unit is very clean and very convenient. It is close by to the princeville shopping center which is a big advantage. Tim, Cathy, Thanks for maintaining this place is such good shape. If we visit Kauai again, we'll stay at this place.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Ocean and Mountain Views with Privacy and Quiet - and stocked with everything we needed!

Guest: Diane128 (Long Beach, CA / USA)
Date of Stay: 04/06/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

It wasn't obvious to me from the photos that this unit was so open and airy, so it was a pleasant surprise. One side opens (lanai and sliding doors, plus bedroom and living room windows) to the ocean, with views from all rooms. The front door is directly across from the lanai, and has a screen door so you can keep it open if you want, providing natural air conditioning and great views of the mountains and waterfalls too. We also enjoyed the privacy and quiet of having an upstairs, corner unit surrounded by garden areas. I normally don't cook much when traveling because I enjoy exploring the restaurants and dining out, but this kitchen was very well equipped for even family meals, plenty of all sizes of pans and even serving dishes. As it turned out, we enjoyed being in our condo and did cook several dinners. Oh, and we did appreciate that our hosts provided nice wine glasses! Both bedrooms were nice and had ocean views; an especially nice feature was that one bedroom and bath is up a short flight of stairs, which made it feel like we each had our own private suite. All in all, we loved our stay and recommend it highly. A few extras provided - beach equipment and even a cooler! If you go, be sure to check out what's there before you buy anything for beach or picnic use.

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

Guest: Nelson (Anaheim, California)
Date of Stay: 08/22/09 Review Submitted: 08/22/09

We just got back from our trip. The condo was terrific! We really enjoyed both Princeville and Hanalei. Your tips on shopping and dining were very helpful - thanks again. Kauai was probably the best part of our trip! Thanks again! Dee

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Guest: Cate Taylor (Anaheim, California)
Date of Stay: 08/06/09 Review Submitted: 08/06/09

We just returned from Kauai last night, and I wanted to let you know we had a fantastic time. The place was perfect, and all of your recommendations were great!

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Guest: Weinstein (Anaheim, California)
Date of Stay: 07/26/09 Review Submitted: 07/26/09

The condo at Sealodge on Kauai’s north shore was actually a home exchange. Tim and Cathy went to Collioure in May 2007 and we were finally getting around to our half of the deal. Their condo, which they rent when not using it themselves, is outstanding: spacious living area, nice small deck, and spectacular views, of the crashing ocean on one side and the rising, often cloud shrouded mountains on the other.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/29/07

We enjoyed a wonderful stay in Tim and Cathy's unit F5 at Sealodge in Kauai from July 11-19, 2007. This location in Princeville, on the north side of the island, is ideal. It is very quiet, and the views are incredible, yet it is close to shopping and all the beautiful beaches. The 2br/2ba condo is very clean and light, and the new furnishings have a lovely Hawaiian feel. Our two kids loved their own bedroom and full bathroom upstairs. My wife and I enjoyed listening to the sound of the surf at night,and we had fun sitting in the window seat (punai) playing Scrabble. We had breakfast and dinner every day on the covered lanai which has a fabulous ocean view, and, although small, was big enough for a table and chairs for four people. Cathy was very responsive to us, and very nice to deal with. We had a hi-speed wi-fi connection and Cathy answered our emails quickly when we had a question. (We used our phone card for long-distance calls.) Bring your own beach towels, stop at Costco for food, and stay for as long as possible! We have been to 4 of the Hawaiian Islands, and Sealodge on Kauai is a gem and a great value. We are looking forward to going back next year.

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