Ileina's Hanalei House - in the Middle of Hanalei Town [#36982] | View Property
Hanalei
House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
$350/nt US Dollars
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Bad maintenance, poorly built, cheaply outfitted
Bad maintenance, poorly built, cheaply outfitted
- Guest kc
- Date of stay 12/22/12
- Review Submitted 01/06/13
Terrible beds, worse pillows(3" foam blobs). Cheapest linens money can buy. Kitchen cupboards sticky and disgusting to the touch when opening(no handles). Sofas in living area must be 20 years old and probably never professionally cleaned. Bathrooms with one basin, very little ventilation, badly maintained. Expect to be awakened everyday at 4:30am by roosters. Property 'manager' less than helpful. I would recommend this property to someone who I dislike.Owner response: About 9 years ago, my wife and I built our two Hawaiian beach houses in Hanalei because we liked coming here and may also want to retire here some day. Since then we have also been offering them as vacation rentals. We have about 270 people per year stay with us and have never had any complaints about our "terrible beds and pillows", "disgusting kitchen cupboards" or our "little ventilated and poorly maintained" bathrooms. Our homes are concienciously managed by a local woman, who is available on site to help with any questions or concerns about the homes or the North Shore area in general. We're sorry that this particular vacation renter did not have the positive experience that has been there for all of the others.
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Lovely House, great location!
Lovely House, great location!
- Guest ronni
- Date of stay 12/12/12
- Review Submitted 01/21/13
We stayed at the big house last December and loved the house. Very nice decorations, everything you needed was stocked. The deck on the 2nd floor was perfect for watching the sunset and the big mountain in the background (even the waterfalls were visible). It was only a short walk to the beach or a short drive up to the end of the road. The house was well ventilated with fans and we were very comfortable in the lower rooms. We can't wait to stay there again!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Wonderful main house, neat smaller house, and Great Location
Wonderful main house, neat smaller house, and Great Location
- Guest Rich
- Date of stay 11/29/12
- Review Submitted 01/26/13
We have stayed at both the smaller house and larger main house twice. The listing and photos accurately describe this beautiful property. We found the property to be immaculate and the amenities everything we expected. We loved the tongue in groove woodwork used through out the house. In combination with the ceiling fans and and numerous windows, the house had a light and airy true Hawaiian feel. The owners were very accomodating. The property manager introduced herself the first day and provided flower bouquets she personally made. We liked the house and her so much, we asked her to come back and say"aloha". The wrap around veranda provides a wonderful view of the jagged mountains, and waterfalls in season. Five minutes walk to the beach and five minutes to quaint Hanalei. There you will find good restaruants and pubs,, little shops, a farmers' market, the Big Save grocery store, and the Tahiti Nui Pub, social home for both locals and tourists. What's not to like?!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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JR from CA
JR from CA
- Guest Julio
- Date of stay 11/05/12
- Review Submitted 01/21/13
Our family plans to return to Ileina's Hanalei House next year. We found every thing as advertised and were happily surprised by the many amenities not expected in a rental. The central location is plus, easy walk to everything. I guess my only minor complaint is the neighbor's chicken which has a bad attitude. The property manager dropped by (with a gift of fresh flowers) to see if we had any problems, questions, etc.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
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Daughter's wedding
Guest comment entered by ownerDaughter's wedding
- Guest Rudy and Elizabeth, Clatskanie, Oregon
- Date of stay 08/07/12
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
Came to Kauai for our daughter's wedding. What a beautiful home to stay in! Great time, great views from the deck. Nice and cool spot with the trade winds. Mahalo,Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Spacious, comfortable house
Guest comment entered by ownerSpacious, comfortable house
- Guest Ella and Craig, San Francisco
- Date of stay 06/13/12
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
Our family had a great time in your spacious, comfortable house! It was great to be in close walking distance to Hanalei Bay and the town. We swam every day and went to yoga a number of times, and after a week here we're not ready to go back home. I can't imagine a more beautiful place to vacation, and your house was the perfect place to stay. We would love to come back!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Perfect Location--Perfect House!
Perfect Location--Perfect House!
- Guest Tom L.
- Date of stay 05/07/12
- Review Submitted 05/07/13
This house was the perfect place for us to celebrate our 23rd wedding anniversary. I only feel bad that I forgot to write a review at the time! This trip was more the "romantic getaway" trip, but this house would also be PERFECT for kids! We stayed in the "house"--there is a matching "cottage" on the property as well (we referred our friends to the cottage--in fact, they are there today and LOVE it!!!). This house is in the PERFECT location: a 5 minute walk from town in one direction, and a 5 minute walk to the beach in the other direction! We had a rental car, but didn't even need it every day. You can literally walk in just a few minutes to the grocery store or several restaurants. The house is just across the street from an outstanding beach! Hanalei Bay beach is great--the water was warm, the sand was ample, and the crowds were sparse. There are waves breaking in some areas, while other parts of the bay don't have any waves at all. It was an OUTSTANDING beach to read, to take long walks or runs, or to swim. We were amazed that, although there were always other people on the beach, it was NEVER crowded--even on the weekend when there was a local youth surfing competition at the other end of the bay. The house had everything we needed--the bed was comfortable, the kitchen was great, and the deck was an outstanding place to hang out morning or night. We will be back again this August, and intend to rent this property many, many times in the future--both alone and with our kids, and hopefully (in a few years yet) with our kids and THEIR kids!!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Charming Cottage and very roomy Main House
Charming Cottage and very roomy Main House
- Guest Becky
- Date of stay 04/14/12
- Review Submitted 01/21/13
During the past 7 years, I have traveled to Hanalei for vacation. The first several years I stayed in the cottage and the past 3 years, I stayed in the Main House. I found the owner and property manager very accommodating. Both properties were meticulously maintained and I loved the Hawaiian feel. The Main House has a large veranda that wraps around the house. I spent hours staring at the beautiful scenery and even saw waterfalls. The properties are well stocked with lovely hawaiian bedding and the kitchen was complete with everything I required. I would recommend either property to anyone who wants to stay in a great house or cottage.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Coming Back For a FOURTH Time!
Guest comment entered by ownerComing Back For a FOURTH Time!
- Guest Kay and Mark, Louisville, Kentucky
- Date of stay 02/07/12
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
Another great visit with our best friends in all the world. And we're already looking forward to coming back again for a FOURTH time! (see Jan 2009) Wonderful paddling up the Hanalei and Kalihiwai Rivers. Great times at the beach and Kilauea Lighthouse. Be sure to try the tapas at BarAcuda!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Marvelous view
Guest comment entered by ownerMarvelous view
- Guest Joe and Madeline, Los Angeles
- Date of stay 08/20/11
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
Aloha and Mahalo for letting us stay in your beautiful and relaxing house for our 8 days in Kauai! The view is marvelous, the beach is amazing and the town is a wonderful place for shopping and hanging out. We can totally understand why the Hawaiian Islands are a big tourist attraction. Hawaii's just so pretty. We had a really great time here and hope to come again soon!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Magical Place
Guest comment entered by ownerMagical Place
- Guest Brennan and Kelly, Sea Cliff, New York
- Date of stay 08/02/11
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
What a magical place this island is! Thank you for your beautiful home. It was so relaxing and comfortable after our outings. Our family has never seen such natural beauty. Land, sea, and even the winds are superb. When we recollect our trip for years to come we will inhale and smile. The world speaks this islands' praises and now we do too. Such beauty. Such fun.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Sharing Your Wonderful House
Guest comment entered by ownerSharing Your Wonderful House
- Guest Dan and Gina, Cardiff, California
- Date of stay 07/31/11
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
Thank you for sharing your wonderful house with us. We have had so much fun especially since my sister and her family are staying in the cottage in front. We celebrated birthdays and anniversaries (Pinetrees 2004). Tons of memories were made - we love the farmers' market, beaches, swimming, playing movie (Soul Surfer) in the park, family game night, the annual luau at the hanalei canoe club, my husband got to dirt bike for a day, the fern grotto, shop and much much more.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Two Pregnant Ladies
Guest comment entered by ownerTwo Pregnant Ladies
- Guest Luke and Jen, Adam and Welling Seattle, Washington
- Date of stay 05/25/11
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
Two pregnant ladies, two patient husbands, five wonderful days!! We played, read, explored, swam, planned, laughed, ate (twice at Postcards!) and RELAXED!! A wonderful stay in an absolutely great house. Mahalo Plenty! We hope, hope, hope to be back with kiddos in tow!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Ileina's Ranks At The Top!
Guest comment entered by ownerIleina's Ranks At The Top!
- Guest Alex and Pat, Ketchum, Idaho
- Date of stay 05/07/11
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
We have been coming to Kauai for over 30 yrs. Mostly spent in Poipu. But the last 15 years coming to Hanalei. We have stayed in many homes in this town and Ileina's ranks at the top! A beautiful place to call home. Wish we could stay longer! Much aloha for letting us stay here.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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3rd Trip to Kauai
Guest comment entered by owner3rd Trip to Kauai
- Guest Roy & Gladys, Michael & Janet, Clifton, Virginia
- Date of stay 04/11/11
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
Aloha, This was our 3rd trip ro Kauai but our first one staying at the north end of the island. Thank you for a beautiful home, we enjoyed every moment. Mahalo,Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Lovely Home and Views
Guest comment entered by ownerLovely Home and Views
- Guest Anthony & Karen, Telluride, Colorado
- Date of stay 04/02/11
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
Thank you for sharing your lovely home and views from the porch of the mountains and waterfalls - loved the bird song and quiet. We were welcomed by the ease and function of the house - thank you for the flowers - we treasure the memories created here.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Your Awesome House!!
Guest comment entered by ownerYour Awesome House!!
- Guest Annie and Andy, Beaverton, Oregon
- Date of stay 04/02/10
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
Thank you for letting us stay in your Awesome House!! Mountain views were beautiful and ability to walk to beach for surfing was perfect. Cheers -Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0