Vacation Rentals by Owner

From the guest book:

Guest: Two Happy Couples
Date of Stay: 03/20/12 Review Submitted: 05/11/12

Wow! What a beautiful place to call home this week. We are celebrating my 30th birthday and the Tropical Bamboo Hideaway was a truly magical place. Snorkeling at Tunnels, hiking Waimea Canyon, hiking up Mt. Waialeale and BBQ-ing fresh fish from Hanalei Fish Market made for a perfect trip.

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Tropical Bamboo Hideaway is Paradise!!!!

Guest: glassman (Novato, California )
Date of Stay: 03/20/12 Review Submitted: 03/28/12

What a beautiful home. It was exactly as promised in the listing and even the great website couldn’t do it justice. The views were awesome, the multiple sliding doors and windows made the inside feel like outside. All the amenities were perfect, I didn't know there were so many movies made in Kauai, and the little things like soft sheets, fluffy towels, paper goods, zip lock bags for snacks and even a couple of AA batteries for my camera (saved a trip into town thanks:)). The decor looked like it was out of a designer magazine, and the elevator made the move in and out much easier. The beach across the street was a really nice spot, yet we were minutes to the end of the road beach and saw some of the most beautiful sunsets. The Luau on Tuesday at the Mediterranean Gourmet was really a delight, and seemed to be very authentic (not like the tourist magazine version we went to on Maui). Any of the restaurants in Hanalei would be a good choice, but the Sushi at the Dolphin was to die for. I guess as you can tell by my review, I would strongly recommend this tropical oasis.

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

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Guest: Bill and Tana
Date of Stay: 12/13/11 Review Submitted: 05/11/12

The house has been a beautiful delight! We have appreciated the many decorative details throughout, making it really an expression of personal artistic taste. There was significant rain throughout our visit; having a wonderful place to stay – where being indoors was a delight itself – made each day nice – rain or shine! Thank you for the opportunity of enjoying your home.

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An Experience We'll Never Forget

Guest: Jennifer & William (Palm Springs, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 11/09/11 Review Submitted: 11/12/11

Our stay at the Bamboo House was amazing...a one of a kind experience! Whether sitting up in the trees with the sun shining and breeze blowing or cuddled inside with the rain falling and the geckos chirping, we loved every minute. There are lots of great hiking trails and beaches all nearby...and great restaurants just a short drive a way. After a long day of hiking or swimming, it was so great to come back to the bamboo house and be welcomed by the luxuries of home...upscale bedding and linens, fabulous spa products, all new kitchen appliances...and even an amazing movie library...all really nice touches. We'll definitely be back soon!

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

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Guest: C and T
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 05/11/12

Thank you for offering your beautiful, remote and completely livable vacation home for us to enjoy. We cannot wait until we are back here in 2012 for two weeks! Your personal touch is everywhere and we appreciate the love that went into this house more than you know.

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Paradise in the tree-tops

Guest: Linda (Woodside, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/20/11

The Tropical Bamboo Hideaway served as a heavenly reunion site for my Swiss friend of forty-four years and me. In 1976, we were trip co-leaders with the Experiment in Int'l. Living. In the years that followed, we built a friendship that has kept us connected. The first adventure that we planned was a trip to the Hawaiian Islands in the summer of 1979, when we both had a teachers' break. Neither of us had ever been there, so we decided to camp for one week on each of the four main islands. We had such wonderful memories of our adventures during that month long ago that we decided that a reunion in Hawaii was long overdue! Now that we fall into the category of "senior citizens", we graduated from camping to the lap of luxury at the TBH! From the first moment when we set foot inside the home, high above the ground, we were awestruck over the bamboo construction and the ways in which the owners have tastefully-decorated each room, with artifacts included to connect one with Hawaii's lifestyle. I particularly enjoyed the wrap-around deck, along with all of the glass slider doors giving easy access to the out-of-doors, where I enjoyed a variety of new bird calls, as well as the breaking of the waves on the beach, both day and night. We continued to marvel at the complete supply of "creature comforts" that the owners had supplied for guests throughout their home, as well as the outdoor locker, provided with an abundance of sports and outdoor equipment for our use. In summary, I would return to TBH in a heartbeat. Its location at the remote North Shore of Kauai gave me the feeling of a peaceful, healing, stress-free setting, yet where one can get to conveniences when desired....a perfect combination in my mind!

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

Guest: Paul & Family (Philadelphia)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/06/11

From the Guest Book: We have been to Kauai many times, but this is our first time staying on the North Shore and the first time renting a house. We and our teenage boys were enchanted by the Tropical Bamboo Hideaway. The house is beautifully crafted and we love that you filled it with art. It had everything we needed for a perfect stay, from all of the beach gear to the wonderful bath products. We are so glad to have had the TBH as our base to explore the North Shore – from Ke’e to Tunnels to all of the “secret” beaches – the book you provided “The Ultimate Guide to Kauai” was invaluable for finding all of the local treasures. Mahalo!

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Guest: Stu & Hillary (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 08/06/11

From the Guest Book: My wife and I are here with our wonderful adult kids celebrating our 30th anniversary and having one of our best vacations ever! The house is great, the location is perfect and Kauai is one of our favorite places in the world. Thanks for a fantastic week!

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Guest: Ted & Ginny (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 06/09/11 Review Submitted: 08/06/11

From the Guest Book: Lovely place – don’t change it! You have created a special place.

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Guest: Peter & Diane (Minneapolis)
Date of Stay: 05/24/11 Review Submitted: 08/06/11

From the Guest Book: We have had a fabulous eight days here. Thank you! Kauai is our new favorite place and can’t wait to come back. Ha’ena is an incredible spot to take in the Island and the Bamboo Hideaway was perfect for a fun and relaxing honeymoon.

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Guest: Private Party
Date of Stay: 05/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/06/11

From the Guest Book: WOW! WOW! WOW! Thank you so much for letting us stay at your gorgeous home! We loved every single second we spent here. The North Shore is the BEST! Paradise! We spent every night on the deck…loved it.

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Guest: Heidi & Jim (Idaho)
Date of Stay: 04/04/11 Review Submitted: 08/06/11

From the Guest Book: Wow – what a beautiful home. We walked around for an hour enjoying all of the beautiful views and decor. You have done a wonderful job bringing true Hawaii in. Everything we needed or wanted was at our fingertips. Thank you for sharing and making our return trip wonderful. We enjoyed fishing, surfing, shopping and relaxing. Ziplining was something we decided we could do everyday! We wish you many happy memories in your home. Thank you again for sharing.

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Tropical Bamboo Hideaway

Guest: Sue (Sonora, Calif)
Date of Stay: 02/23/11 Review Submitted: 03/09/11

Absolutely love this place. It was more than we expected as far as emenities go. All we had to do was bring our food.all the little things were covered. We will hopefully book again. Thank-you Barbara.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

the real hawaii house

Guest: agnes (michigan)
Date of Stay: 01/31/11 Review Submitted: 02/15/11

We loved our house and did not want to go home! It is so beautiful. And had everything we needed. Because it is high on stilts and all bamboo it helps you to feel that you really are in Hawaii. Neighbors close , as they are all around the Island but very quiet, and the lush trees divided the view of some of them. very convenient idea to have packet waiting at car rental.But we did not have our key in it though and had to call but the problem was remedied quickly. i would recommend anyone who is a light sleeper who stays anywhere on the island to have earplugs as the roosters run wild and crow starting at 4 a.m. but my husband slept right through it. The only thing that would make it better is if it was right on the beach but then it would be too costly to stay. We went thru the resort property across the street to go to the beach but in the winter the waves are very high and current strong so it is a short drive to the calmer beach for swimming , not even a mile, so you could walk. . But we could hear the waves which was perfect if you are not all about the beach and want to sit and watch the amazing waves and hear the power of them. The deck is amazing! it wraps the whole house. Fans in every room and large windows and sliding doors in every room to keep you comfy. Beach gear and towels provided. Loved that boogie boards goggles and fins were there. Even sand pails and shovels for children. you thought of everything. We had stayed in Maui in a fancy resort, but enjoyed this much better. Quieter when you want it. Or you could go out and find fun too. We love the smaller quieter island. Couldnt wait to get back to our bamboo house and relax each night. The fruit stands are quite expensive for the fruit being grown on the island. A resident told us to go to Costco and buy it cause it is grown locally there and instead of six dollars for a pineapple you can get two for that price and other fruit at Costco that is grown on the island. There is a Taco Bell, Burger king, McDonalds, Safeway foods, a Macys believe it or not, but the rest of the island is pretty authentic. We loved it and will be back.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: Arthur
Date of Stay: 01/09/11 Review Submitted: 01/25/11

This is a pretty bamboo house, very comfortable, extremely well organized. A romantic spot conveniently located across the road from the Hanalei Colony Resort and Tunnels beach.

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Guest: Ronee & Bob
Date of Stay: 11/22/10 Review Submitted: 11/29/10

We LOVED your house. I have never felt so at home in a house other than my own.You set up everything so perfect. I love to cook and you had everything I needed. I feel like I know you just by staying there. I hope we can make it back in the next few years as we did really have a perfect trip and felt like we lived there. Thank You, Thank You, Thank you!

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Guest: Jean & Bob
Date of Stay: 11/13/10 Review Submitted: 12/28/10

From The Tropical Bamboo Hideaway guest book: I love being up in the trees and the pink clouds at sunrise were often so lovely I'd scoot out of bed to get my camera. We did all of the best activties - snorkeling near Tunnels beach, hiking the Na Pali coast trail, visiting local farmer's markets and photographing the most gorgeous scenery imaginable. I will have over 1000 photos after this vacation.The town is full of color and the beaches are fabulous. The Bamboo house is so lovely and interesting. I ponder how it was consturcted. It seems intricate and well designed - it is like artwork to me.Thank you for a great house!

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Guest: Jessica & Jeremy
Date of Stay: 10/14/10 Review Submitted: 11/10/10

You have a sensational house, thank you. The small touches that you have provided such as the olive oil, cotton buds, new herbs, the cleanliness, the amount of pots, pans and plates, the proximity to the beach all make this a home away from home. Thank you for your hospitality, the place is great.

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Guest: Ashley
Date of Stay: 10/05/10 Review Submitted: 12/28/10

What a great time - the sun, the rain, the rainbows, the beaches and the amazing relaxation. It was all wonderful! Thanks for this fantastic journey and I can't wait to return to the Tropical Bamboo Hideaway.

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Excellent

Guest: Sheri (Cupertino, ca)
Date of Stay: 09/29/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/10

I loved my stay at the Bamboo house. It was in a great location. Just across the street from the beach. House was amazing. So comfortable. Guest bedroom was just like a princess room. Very nice vacation.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Sweet Spot!

Guest: Travels w/kid (Honolulu, HI)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 10/05/10

Stayed here w/my toddler. We had a great long weekend! The loft is a perfect kid play area. The location is ideal, a short drive into town or an easy walk across the street for dinner if you don't feel like cooking, even though the kitchen has all the amenities. We'll definitely be back!

Recommended for:Families with young children

Beautiful house on a beautiful island

Guest: Native NYer (Novato, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/25/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/10

This is a totally unique house in a really lush area on Kauia. Very peaceful setting! Ocean views from the porch, main living area, and second bedroom. The rooms are spacious and well appointed. The house is really beautiful and so unique - the whole house is constructed from bamboo, but it has modern bathroom and kitchen amenities. We walked right across the street to the beach (accessed via the resort property), and also took short drives both north and south to many other nearby beaches - most of them were deserted! This is definitely the area of Kauia to visit if you want peace and quiet, but activities are close at hand too - next time we're definitely taking a helicopter tour :). We ate at many of the nicer restaurants when we were there (Mediterranean Grill, which you can walk to, and also Bar Acuda and Postcards in Hanalei), but there are plenty of low-key restaurants in Hanalei too. The kitchen is fully equipped if you wanted to cook.

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

Guest: Chris & Peter
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 12/10/10

We enjoyed staying in the Bamboo hideaway, a few short minutes from bustling Hanalei. It was fabulous. The building is modern and very well designed. It had all of the normal amenities, such as full kitchen and updated baths. The entertainment system provided all the media and network access one could want. The owner was very helpful; confirming the reservation, ensuring the place was ready when we arrived, suggesting some fun things to do which were right on, and her take on food is consistent with what we found on the island. We really liked staying there and would do it again!

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Guest: Janet & Bruce
Date of Stay: 07/06/10 Review Submitted: 12/10/10

After staying at the Tropical Bamboo Hideaway, we know the beauty and grace of Kauai. This charming place offers a sweet view of the ocean and waves at a distance in a serene setting. The peace we experienced there was spectacular. Everything you could want or need is provided. There is a short walk to a great beach for a lazy afternoon of watching the sand crabs and waves or a quick drive to great swimming beaches. We loved the romantic feel of the bamboo hideaway too. Nearby restaurants were terrific; like the Bar-Acuda and the Hanalei Dolphin. It was a fabulous stay and we even came back engaged to be married! That is how romantic is was!! We loved our trip and highly recommend this beautiful place with all its Kauai charm. Thank you for the availability of this rental. It was a grand unique experience!

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Guest: Kristin, Kathy, Hal & Karen
Date of Stay: 03/16/09 Review Submitted: 08/06/11

From the Guest Book: This is our third time to Kauai and since we had admired the Tropical Bamboo Hideaway from the road many times, we were very excited about seeing the interior – WOW! – It exceeded our expectations. We cook, so we really appreciated the well-equipped kitchen – even sharp knives! We were tired, so the comfortable beds and bedding were wonderful. We were amazed at all of the windows that don't miss a view!

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