Vacation Rentals by Owner

Our first Kauai experience

Guest: Gail (Kelso, WA)
Date of Stay: 10/14/10 Review Submitted: 10/31/10

After many hours of looking at hotels and condo’s we decided on the Moana Kai Beach House B for our first trip to Hawaii. When I inquired about the condo, I received a phone call within a few hours. Jim was very prompt in communicating with me. Very often, the pictures you see on the internet are not what you see when you get to your destination. We were quite pleased when we opened the door to a very spacious living, dining and kitchen combo. The kitchen was stocked with practically anything you would need. We had 11 people for 2 dinners and did not need for anything. The furniture was very nice, including the couch cushions. There were plenty of bathroom and beach towels. There was a box of beach toys but we didn’t find the cooler we thought would be there. We decided to BBQ our first dinner but the propane was empty. I emailed Jim. We had a full tank in less than ½ hour. Needless to say, I was impressed. The pool was wonderful, as was the hot tub, with plenty of outside seating. The location of the condo is great. A short walk will get you to the beach, the grocery and shopping. Traffic is pretty heavy at certain hours of the day but not bad enough to deter one from travel. The beaches were fabulous. The people were friendly. It was a great trip for all of us. I definitely will be back to this beautiful island. Oh – the roosters. They do not know what time it is. They crow at all hours. The only thing I would suggest for this condo is a noisy fan for each bedroom.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Leeper
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

for not seeing it, except on the internet, we weren't disappointed. Everything was great...house, location and the comfort of a home.

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Guest: kachakach 4
Date of Stay: 04/24/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

Staying at the Moana Kai beach house was not only ideal location but had great energy.It was clean with all the amenities we needed for our stay like cooking items, towels including beach towels, beach gear, books to read, t.v. and pool/ jacuzzi. Great place to hang out and watch surf kiting.We really liked how close this house was to everything. You could walk to town of Kapa'a and the bike path was right there too. the house also had laundry machines great when you have kids.Plenty of space. Everything was great and we would come and stay again!Jim planned ahead for everything, easy to get to and reservation was simple online at aloha condos.com. follow up was also exceptional.

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Guest: Linda
Date of Stay: 04/23/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

We had a fabulous, wonderful, and totally enjoyable stay. The house is beautiful, comfortable, well cared for and maintained.IT is obvious that the owners are diligent in their committment to excellence... we even noticed all their workers (yard guys, maids etc) seemed very happy. Impressive detail to notice. We had read about the infamous 'rooster' but it really was no problem and I am quite a light sleeper! We heard him, but the ambiance, location, and everything about our stay was sooooo nice and relaxing we hardly noticed. I also appreciated the anti-allergy wood floors and sofa, the incredibly comfortable mattresses and bedding, and relative privacy location on an ocean beach... not bad! We are still smiling~ We want to thank the owners/Aloha Condos for such an enjoyabe stay.Mahalo! Linda

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Guest: Ohbay
Date of Stay: 04/06/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

When we walked into Moana Kai we felt right at home. Everything in the house was well stocked which you normally don't get. And all the furniture was very comfortable and the place was very clean. Everything you see on the website is what you get. We've rented some before where that's not the case. The view was excellent. We started our vacation watching the whales and ended it watching the Kite Surfer's all from the Lanai. A short walk down the walking path was a perfect swimming beach. And then there's the rooster's. They are a part of the Island. I wouldn't change anything about this place. Until we meet again Moana Kai.

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Guest: The Couch
Date of Stay: 03/26/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

The Condo was excellent - everything we needed was provided. The view of the ocean from the lanai and hot tub were perfect. The condo provides great value for money. The only downside was that the beach was not safe fro swimming or that picturesque.

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Guest: Curtiss
Date of Stay: 03/03/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

We had a lovely time on Kauai in mid-February and very much enjoyed our stay at Moana Kai Beach House B. It was perfect for 3 couples. We saw humpback whales breaching from the lanai and enjoyed cooking meals in the well-appointed kitchen. The location on the island is great. If it wasn't for the roosters (that seemed to begin crowing each night around 1 a.m.), it would have been perfect. Thanks!

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Guest: d.j.
Date of Stay: 02/27/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

We found the quality of the house and the supply of essential household items(eg. soap, cleaning supplies,paper products) to be exceptional. Also the bath and bed linens were top quality. The house is well maintained as was the pool and landscaping. We woke up to a beautiful sunrise every morning; thanks in part to our grandchildren and the rooster living next door. Our grandchildren loved the pool and all the toys provided by the house. We made good use of the sand toys at the various beautiful beaches around the island. This was our first visit to Kauai. We hope to be back soon.

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Guest: happybiking
Date of Stay: 01/31/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

This was an incredible rental. Great location. Easy access to beach and paved trail begins out the back door. Kapaa centrally located around island if you plan on spending time on each side of the island. Best stocked kitchen of any rental I have stayed in (plenty of plates, glasses, pans, rice cooker, blender etc.) Our family loves to cook and we ate almost every meal at the house. I would love to stay here again.

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Guest: dennis from utah
Date of Stay: 11/08/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

The unit was very clean when we arrived. The furnishings and decor exceeded our expectations. All the amenities required for a pleasurable stay were provided and it was a big plus to have boogie boards, snorkel gear, reef shoes and toys provided as well. They thought of everything. Will definately stay there when coming back.

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Guest: KR
Date of Stay: 10/29/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

The place was clean, well appointed and has a really nicely laid out floorplan. Awesome lanai with perpetual ocean breeze. Nice beaches, close to everything yet tucked away for some privacy. The only thing we won't miss are the noisy roosters, but even they became tolerable after a day or 2 in that environment! Great private condo at a reasonable price. Highly recommend!

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Guest: AggieDentist
Date of Stay: 10/14/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

Great place, plenty of room, comfortable and cozy beds, close to the beach, hot tub and container outside full of beach toys (Nice bonus)! Only downside is that there is no AC in the house. Plenty of fans...but it gets a little warm. I would stay there again!!!

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Guest: gregnla
Date of Stay: 09/27/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

The location is great, especially if you have small children. The baby beach is a very short walk away and our daughter loved going there. The house faces out to the ocean and there's a continuous, wonderful breeze that blows, keeping you cool. The home was well appointed, with everything that we needed and we had a great time here.

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Guest: Kim Sunshine
Date of Stay: 07/22/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

This is a beautiful beach house with lots of space and great furnishings. You couldn't ask for a better central location to cover this side of the island. The dipping pool was

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Guest: apbrit
Date of Stay: 04/30/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

This rental is centrally located in Kapaa. You can walk to restaurants then take a walk along the beach path. There is a beach perfect for young families in front of the rental or a surf beach within walking distance. If you don't want to swim in the ocean, there is a pool. The rental is beautifully decorated and has all the ammenities. I would certainly recommend this rental to family and friends and hope to return soon.

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Guest: roccitman
Date of Stay: 04/24/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

Moana Kai is such a special place. We loved the location and I felt like I was staying in someone's super-expensive vacation home. Top Notch Everything! (and a cute little pool to cool off in)

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Guest: tracyj
Date of Stay: 04/23/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

This is the 4th time I have stayed here at Moana Kai Beach house unit B. I love this place. I have been to Kauai many times and this is definitely my favorite place to stay. Nothing beats the location, atmosphere of the property, and the interior set up of this beautiful condo. When I walk in it is like walking into my own private beach house, with the beach just outside the Lani doors. The waterfall and the pool in the front yard, with the beach just beyond are a constant reminder I am vacationing in beautiful Kauai. Recently they have added a great little walking path down along the shoreline, giving easier access to the beaches and to downtown Kapaa. The shops and restaurants are a quick 5 minute walk from the condo. I can not imagine an easier place to relax in the evenings. Listening to the waves outside the front doors, and enjoying the beautiful furnishings and decorations inside. I loved the bright, vivid paintings throughout the house. My favorite thing about this house, besides its easy comfort, is that the sun rises directly outside the front doors. The first rays of dawn shine strait out of the ocean directly towards you. Breathtaking.

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Guest: p ford
Date of Stay: 04/23/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

Found the home after searching many websites. Stayed there for four days and really enjoyed the property. Lots of room, beautifully decorated and many extras, great access to the beach and the lengthy walking path along the ocean heading north out of Kapaa. Close proximity to food and beverage. We got up early every day and watched the sun rise over the Pacific from the lanai, then took a long walk oceanside...breathtaking and very relaxing. Only drawback was the roosters; they're everywhere on Kauai and crowing like mad around 5 am! Property to the south of the rental leaves a little to be desired as well. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely come back again.

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Guest: Step2626
Date of Stay: 04/23/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

This was our first trip to Hawaii and it was definitely one of our most pleasant vacations ever. We enjoyed swimming at the local beach and lounging around watching wildlife. The house was clean and completely furnished with every comfort of home. We all enjoyed having access to a pool and hot tub without needing to leave the yard. This beach house provided a superb place for relaxation, as well as a great base for seeing the sights around the island. In short, our stay there has set for us a new standard for comfort and style. It's hard to imagine staying at a different place in Kauai. When we visit Hawaii again, we will definitely be looking for an Aloha Condo property to stay at, no matter what island we visit next.

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Guest: suneagle
Date of Stay: 04/15/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

My family has enjoyed this incredible home 2 winter vacations in a row. It's the perfect lay-out to share with another couple or family, with the master separate from the other 2 bedrooms. (We go with our pre-school age daughter & my parents too). My pet peeve when staying in hotels/condos/homes are the quality of beds most owners use. The beds in this place are top knotch! It feels like we are staying in a friends home, not a rental property. Great job Dornfelds!

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Guest: Zenaida
Date of Stay: 04/11/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

This is THE most beautiful, calming, relaxing and classy home I've ever stayed in for a vacation. I loved the spacious and open floorplan of the home, the kitchen is fully equipped with *everything* to cook gourmet meals every day (I saved $$ on being able to cook the clean kitchen, and I LOVED doing so with the sliding glass doors open while overlooking the pacific ocean and with fresh breezes coming in!). The house is decorated beautifully with original and inspiring artwork throughout the home, and every piece of furniture is comfortable and pleasing to the eye. There is a sense of Zen throughout the home. It felt like my long-lost home right away and I got (way too) comfortable right away. The bathrooms are squeaky clean and showers are so comfortable; the master bedroom is HUGE and sensual, the 2nd bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean with direct sunshine and moonlight flooding in :-) I loved waking up to free- roaming roosters every morning and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean every night... yess... I loved being able to sunbathe privately in the front yard that overlooks the ocean! and having access to everything the entire island has to offer quickly because this property is located right in the middle of the coastline which makes it an equi-distant drive to the North or South shore. I just loved that I was able to truly relax in a clean, visually beautiful and stimulating environment. I will vacation at this home again and again in the blink of an eye when I go back to Kauii. My experience in this home was a healing and loving one and I can't wait to be back...

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Guest: Dean and Kaye
Date of Stay: 04/03/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

We were 3 retirement age couples from the midwest - having 3B/3B and still being able to hear and see the ocean was a priority Experienced travelers, this home was homey, immaculate with great attention to detail. It had great beds and linens, everything we needed for our stay, great views, and a hot tub that was hot! Tho we didn't use the pool it was sparkling clean and inviting. We loved the proximity to the airport yet it was quiet and private. Groceries, restaurants, gas, etc. were close by and all the locals were friendly and helpful. Thanks Jim for your part in a great stay!

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Guest: Linda Wise
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

Beautiful home with amazing view. Easily accessible & great directions. Centrally located to beach, walking path and town. Grocery store and starbucks close by. House was furnished with towels, beach toys/activities, all kitchen needs, bathroom needs (down to hair dryers), games, t.v.'s, barbeque, pool and hot tub. Can leave many things home. Great beach/baby beach within walking distance. Great pool within feet of covered patio. ate outside many times. Only thing is the book (which had so many details in it) was hidden away in a storage area--would've been nice to have been out on counter. We could not get over how so many items were made available for the stay. Great being on the east coast--close to airport, laua, and north and south beaches Also it does really only sleep 6, and the bed for a child making 7 was not available. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Ear plugs were great, roosters were noisy but beautiful.

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Guest: Lulu and Norm
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

While the surroundings are not the most beautiful, the unit and the amenities were second to none. We felt like staying in a billionaire's condo right in the heart of Kauai. All the services were nearby and we had a short drive to reach one end of the road or the other. The owner was very quick to help with a little problem we had with the TV/Video entertainment system. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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Guest: zippyringo
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

Great house with all the amenities of home. Very nicely decorated. Enjoyed walking along the boardwalk, and location.

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Guest: zippyringo
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

Great house with all the amenities of home. Very nicely decorated. Enjoyed walking along the boardwalk, and location.

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Guest: Dayhuff family
Date of Stay: 03/31/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

As well as getting married this was our first time on Kauai. We had such an awesome time and we feel so fortunate to have found Moana Kai. What a beautiful home!!! Everything about this place was perfect,especially the view from the lanai. We were disappointed that the hot tub was not working and the barbque grill did not work so well. There was also a few nights of noisy partying behind the house. All these things are minor though compared to all the positives. We also loved the decor,cleanliness,and comfort this house gave us. Thankyou Mr. Dornfield, we would love to come visit again!!

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Guest: Jim Dornfeld
Date of Stay: 11/19/07 Review Submitted: 11/18/07

For more guest comments please see my main web site at Aloha Condos dot com Kauai - Moana Kai Beach House B.

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Guest: The Veluscheks
Date of Stay: 12/31/06 Review Submitted: 12/30/06

Our stay here from December 18 - 23, 2006 was faberty fab! This condo is in the most perfect spot to access the beach, feel the sea wind, and view the sleeping giant mountain. For future guests I recommend taking morning walks on the beach. You never know what you'll see! One morning there was a monk seal! Also, enjoy the air. It is the freshest of anywhere we've ever been! Breathe deeply and often. Close your eyes and be happy!

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Guest: The Oleschlagers
Date of Stay: 12/31/06 Review Submitted: 12/30/06

What a beautiful home and a perfect location. The beach a couple of miles north is wonderful for the kids and adults. The little market in Kapaa was fun too and the people we met were so friendly. Thank you Jim & Miranda for sharing this bit of paradise with us!

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Guest: Mario & Mia
Date of Stay: 12/31/06 Review Submitted: 12/30/06

Jim & Miranda, your spirits abide in this place. Thank you for sharing with us. We are always at peace here. Blessings to you and all who pass through this beautiful space.

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