Reviews for Moloaa Bay Vacation Rental - VRBO 42296 - 1 BR North Shore House in HI, Sleep to the Sound of the Waves - Ocean View

Great Neighborhood!!

Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 01/16/13
Review Submitted 01/24/13

This studio was lovely. I do think it was over priced for what you get. In princeville you can get much bigger and with ocean views and a full kithcen for less allthough its easier to get to this beach because the path is not steep. The water was luke warm so when you take a morning shower your kind of cold. In the evenings it gets hotter. The owner is very pleasant and attentive to your needs. The studio was very clean and the bed was very comfy. The neighborhood was lovely and the beach was beautiful. Didn,t cook at all it wasn't efficient enough for cooking so we just made coffee. Push comes to shove we did have a nice stay. I felt like I lived there because of the residential area. I would recommend this place but I think it should be priced less.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you for your review Ofie. There is a reason why rentals in Princeville are cheaper than in Moloaa Bay!!!! To address the cooking issue, I have written this many times and I will write it again. If you want to cook large meals while you are on vacation do not rent the beach house. It has a kitchenette suitable to cook simply anything. The details of the kitchenette are listed in the VRBO add. If you desire to do a lot of cooking on vacation, you would rent a house with a full kitchen and there are plenty of them in Moloaa Bay. Yes we are dealing with the water issue as we have new solar panels and in the winter the backup and timer need to be synchronized. There is not enough sun, we have found out, in the winter months and the backup needs to be used. It would have been my pleasure to change the timer if this guest had informed me about this when he was staying in the rental.

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Wonderful 10 Year Anniversary

Guest Jenn and Trevor
Date of stay 12/18/12
Review Submitted 12/26/12

We had such a great time listening to the waves roll in at night, seeing the spectacular stars, and siting on the lanai. The house was perfect for the two of us, and it was such a great little retreat to return to after our daily adventures. The walk to the beach is very short, and Moloa'a Bay is absolutely beautiful; seeing the Monk Seals was a huge bonus! The house is exactly as described, and we felt very welcome. Recommendations: Eastside Grill in Kapa'a, Caffe Coco in Kapa'a, Postcards Cafe in Hanalei, the Moloa'a Sunrise Fruit Stand (amazing Kauai Chai smoothie!), any Java Kai location (try the waffle) and the Kipu Ranch ATV Adventure.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you. It is our pleasure to have guests such as you.

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Privacy in Paradise

Guest VN
Date of stay 10/19/12
Review Submitted 10/27/12

This property is perfect if you are not looking for a fancy hotel experience, but do want to wake up to ocean waves and roosters crowing in a fairly secluded, gorgeous location. The room is comfortable, clean, and well-equiped for light cooking or grilling. Nice lanai that you can peak views of the ocean and mountains. Short walk to the beach, which is beautiful and sparsely populated. It's also dangerous in most places, so not the best for swimming and snorkeling, but perfect for wading and relaxing on the beach. Hanalei is a 20 minute drive or so, which is great if you want access but don't want to be trapped in tourist central. I would stay here again every time I came back to Kauai.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you. Moloaa Bay is quite safe for swimming and snorkeling. When there is a tropical storm the waves are large at all the beaches on the island and therefore not safe at any beach. Typically, in the summer, there are large waves in the south beaches - the north of the Island has flat waves. The winter months bring large waves to the north and the seas in the south of the island are flat. That is standard but of course there are variations and the condition of the sea is unpredictable as is the weather.

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Perfect for Honeymoon

Guest Zumstein
Date of stay 09/08/12
Review Submitted 09/22/12

We enjoyed the last week of our honeymoon at the Moloa'a Beachhouse. The private and quite athmosphere was perfect and the distance to the Moloa'a Bay is only three minutes walk. On the beach we were almost alone. The condo was full equipped, the BBQ can also be use with the frying pan. There were plenty of mosquitos and geckos - not only outside.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway

Owner response: Thank you Fraenzi and Yves for traveling all the way from Switzerland! For those of you who do not understand the tropics or have never been, it is a natural habitat for gheckos, cockroaches, mosquitos, friendly spiders and centipedes. If these things make you uncomfortable please stay in a sterile hotel or simply do not come to the tropics.

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What a wonderful stay!

Guest Alex
Date of stay 08/26/12
Review Submitted 09/03/12

Me and my bf stayed in this house for 5 nights and remained totally satisfied about this experience. The space is perfect for a couple with a comfy bed, nice dining area and large bathroom with a shower. The terrace was amazing for a breakfast and evening drinks. The waves of the ocean are constantly heard creating a unique atmosphere. Our host was very useful for all local tips and kindly offered us a possibility for a late check out as we had our plane in the evening. Moloaa beach is really like 5 minutes walk, while the closest fruit/eatery place is 2 miles away. You won’t be surrounded by shops and supermarkets (the closest city where we went to dine is Kapaa and it was about 15 minutes drive) but this position is priceless for someone looking for some peace and tranquility. The host house is right close to the property but totally independent, while we didn’t even see other neighbors from closest two villas. Really hope to get another chance to be back to this wonderful house! Alex & Simone, Italy.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway

Owner response: Grazie Alex and Simone all the way from Milan. It was a pleasure having you as our guests... Ciao!

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A very private getaway spot

Guest Stephanie & Randy
Date of stay 07/06/12
Review Submitted 07/14/12

We were very happy here. We loved the solitude, the open windows and sliders and the double head shower. The kitchenette is small but it works well. Sleeping to the sound of the waves is accurate. Highly recommend it!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Yes it is a sanctuary. I am glad that the space worked out for you. Thank you very much.

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We didn't want to leave!!

Guest Joey & Brett
Date of stay 08/01/11
Review Submitted 08/25/11

Moloa'a Bay Beach House was the best part of our Hawaii vacation. Joey and I needed some quiet, relaxation time away from the hustle and bustle of life. We found it here!! We loved every moment of it and there is no possible way to list all the things we enjoyed there. Being on stilts was great, mosquitoes were limited, views & solitude were increased, and we enjoyed listening to unfamiliar sounds and determining what they were. Our favorite sound was the falling coconut! The night skies were simply amazing and unobstructed from city lights. It was rather tranquil to fall asleep and wake up to the intensity of the waves. The Beach House had everything you needed to make any meal. The bed & chairs were all comfortable, I know, I tried them all! Location was rather centrally located and convenient for travel to all areas around the island. The fruit stand at the end of the road was divine! We were so glad to be able to take the time to enjoy each other, with no interruptions from cell phones, TV or others. Ahhh, I think I am done reminiscing, I want to go back! Jude & Michael were very gracious and accommodating. They truly have a small slice of heaven. Jude & Michael, thank you so much for having your beach house available for rent. I have told several friends about our stay, don't be surprised if you start getting more Alaska guests! Our next stay on Kauai will be entirely at the beach house. Mahalo! Joey & Brett

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: It was my pleasure to have both of you as guests. Thank you.

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Mahalo!

Guest Steve & Lin
Date of stay 05/12/11
Review Submitted 06/04/11

We will always remember our perfectly magical stay at the Moloa’a Beach House! Jude thought of everything – from CDs, to candles on the lanai, to fresh Hawaiian flowers on the table, to towels to wipe the rain off the patio furniture, to beach umbrella, boogie boards, beach chairs and beach towels. The place was immaculate and beautiful, as shown in the photos. Since we are both very sensitive to chemicals and strong fragrances, the low allergen environment was a great relief to us. The towels and sheets were unscented, and the California king-size bed’s fabulous natural mattress was an absolute pleasure. Supremely quiet evenings on the lanai, listening to the song of the ocean so close by, we watched the moon growing to full. Calm, quiet, profoundly relaxing, all our needs were met or surpassed! Jude was always available, yet we had total privacy. We couldn’t have dreamed of a more beautiful and peaceful place to stay on Kaua’i. If you desire calm, quiet and low-key, this is the place for you. Mahalo Jude! We hope to meet Michael when we return next year!

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Owner response: It was my pleasure. Thank you so much.

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Beautiful Beach House!

Guest Christy
Date of stay 07/06/10
Review Submitted 07/21/10

"Sleep to the Sound of the Waves" is a truly accurate title for this lovely, relaxing, and peaceful cottage. The ocean waves do lull you to sleep at night after a day of exploring beautiful Moloa'a Bay Beach - our favorite beach in Kauai. Jude and Michael are so welcoming and helpful and they provide you with everything that you could possibly need - even a coffee bean grinder for your Kauai coffee. The cottage is meticulously clean and decorated beautifully in Hawaiian style with special touches that just add to the ambiance. We loved exploring the spectacular sights in Kauai but we also enjoyed returning "home" to this wonderful little cottage at the end of the day! Thank you so much for your hospitality, Jude and Michael! We hope to return soon to your paradise in Moloa'a Bay!

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

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Beautiful Beach House!

Guest Christy
Date of stay 07/06/10
Review Submitted 07/21/10

"Sleep to the Sound of the Waves" is a truly accurate title for this lovely, relaxing, and peaceful cottage. The ocean waves do lull you to sleep at night after a day of exploring beautiful Moloa'a Bay Beach - our favorite beach in Kauai. Jude and Michael are so welcoming and helpful and they provide you with everything that you could possibly need - even a coffee bean grinder for your Kauai coffee. The cottage is meticulously clean and decorated beautifully in Hawaiian style with special touches that just add to the ambiance. We loved exploring the spectacular sights in Kauai but we also enjoyed returning "home" to this wonderful little cottage at the end of the day! Thank you so much for your hospitality, Jude and Michael! We hope to return soon to your paradise in Moloa'a Bay!

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

Owner response: Thank you for your kind words. It is all true. It was our pleasure.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 01/21/10
Review Submitted 01/21/10

My wife and I stayed here for the first time in January 2010 and it was perfect for us. The rental was very clean and comfortable and the beach was just perfect. This was our first trip to Kauai and we could not have picked a better place. We saw most of the major resorts/condos on the island and we were so glad we did not stay in one of those. It just made us appreciate the Moloaa beach house that much more. Jude and Michael were very gracious. They let you have complete privacy, but are only a phone call away if you need anything. We will definitely be returning in the future. Mahalo!!!!!!

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Guest Jane R.
Date of stay 07/13/09
Review Submitted 07/12/09

We will soon be returning to the beach house at Moloaa for the third year in a row. If this isn't a sound endorsement, then I am not sure what is! We have travelled the globe and have found Kauai such a compelling place to visit that we have returned to the island again and again, for two plus weeks at a time, when we can. Why the same rental for these past 3 years? Well, in our humble opinion there is NO better place in Kauai for those who enjoy the seclusion of a gorgeous beach with few visitors, and a really well appointed, comfortable and spacious studio, which is just a few short steps to the water. The waves will lull you to sleep every night, especially after a long day of hiking, or an even more tiring day of reading a book on the secluded beach. The lanai is large and well positioned, with a BBQ and space for moonlit dinners. It's a divine spot and very well priced for the location. The owners, Jude and Michael, are wonderful, thoughtful hosts, who will help make your stay very special indeed. An added bonus of being so close to the beach- no roosters, compared to the plethora that fill the inland areas of the valley! If the idea of a crowded nameless resort with a bar next door, together with internet and room service is your thing, this is NOT the place for you. Aloha J&M! We cannot wait to return next month.

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Simply Perfect!

Guest Oksana
Date of stay 02/02/09
Review Submitted 06/21/10

I honestly have never enjoyed a place as much as this lovely beach house, and I've traveled extensively all over the world. The space is so well designed and has everything I look for in a retreat - tranquility, lush surroundings, luxurious bathroom, comfortable bed, convenient kitchen appliances, steps away from the most beautiful beach and the warmest, most accommodating hosts. Thank you, I can't wait to come back!

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

Owner response: Thank you Oksana! It is all true... every word of it... I swear.

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Guest Merry Abeel
Date of stay 08/03/08
Review Submitted 08/02/08

The Beach House is an incredible experience - Nothing will ever be the same after spending a week in Moloaa at the Beach House. I will miss my meals on the beautiful Lanai and nightly walks on the beach. I will miss the beautiful flora and the birds and all the colors of the tropics. I will miss the magical King size bed. I will miss the shower experience in the lovely bathroom. I will miss relaxing on the chaise. I will miss the light refreshing rains and the cool tradewinds...... But most of all I will miss your generosity and great spirits and making me feel so welcome. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Guest Shaun and Corrinne Manuele
Date of stay 05/12/08
Review Submitted 05/11/08

Since the moment I got here this place has taken my breath away, stolen my heart and left me speachless.... as you have done to me twice by sharing your hale with us. This hale was uplifting for the spirit and the soul. It is so much more than we ever expected. Between the sound of the ocean, the bird sounds in the morning and the millions of stars at night we had a wonderful experience and will be taking back many wonderful memories and a bit of sand. We greatly appreciate your generosity and for making us feel like "Ohana."

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Guest Anna and Ian
Date of stay 05/01/08
Review Submitted 05/01/08

We stayed at this idyllic spot for a week just before Christmas ’07.The bungalow was clean and spacious with everything we required for a comfortable stay. The kitchen is small, but perfect for two and the BBQ on the large Lanai was all we needed. The modern washroom is large with a beautiful slate and glass shower for two. The guest house is in front of the home so there is an unobstructed view of the foliage, flowers, avocado tree and water. We traveled the entirety of the Island and we found Moloaa Bay to be by far the nicest beach. On Moloaa the most people we saw were a family of six and the least was just two (us). Very private and safe. The days on Kauai would start with a swim, then we would driving from adventure to adventure with the nights at the beach house. Every night you fall asleep to the sound of the waves and the chirping of the geckos.We will return to the ‘Garden Island’ and we will stay at this location exclusively.Highly recommended to those who seek calm, quiet settings in a tropical paradise.

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Guest Ian Harrison/Anna Difiore
Date of stay 12/16/07
Review Submitted 12/15/07

We had no idea what we were in for, so we booked 4 days here and 4 days in Poipu....We are so sad! If we could do it again (and we will) we would book our entire stay here.! Just amazing. Thanks so much! We'll be back!

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Guest CarissaTempleton/kurt Tendorf
Date of stay 09/15/07
Review Submitted 09/14/07

Kurt said it best when he said that he's never been to a place that actually lives up to the "hype" - this place does. Perfect honeymoon. Thanks.

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Guest Deric and Audrey Gunshor
Date of stay 06/16/07
Review Submitted 06/15/07

Thanks for sharing this lovely oasis. We enjoyed all the pleasures.

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Guest Brett and Rachael Briant
Date of stay 04/01/07
Review Submitted 03/31/07

We could not dream of a better honeymoon! Thank you for having us in your beautiful home. We truly enjoyed walking on the beach and watching the waves in the evening.

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Guest Coreen Haym and Kelly
Date of stay 01/23/07
Review Submitted 01/22/07

How perfect! Thank you for everything - this bay is magical beyond words. Our stay couldn't have been more perfect. Thank you again.....

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Guest Luke and April Phillips
Date of stay 09/10/06
Review Submitted 09/09/06

Thanks so much for your beautiful view and villa - We totally enjoyed our stay and relished the fact that we could return to the comforts of "home" after a long, fun day of Kauai.....the beach house is definitely a place we will recommend to others!

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Guest Dale and Nicole Scheider
Date of stay 07/23/06
Review Submitted 07/22/06

We can't imagine a more magical place to spend our birthdays and celebrate wedded bliss..... This place truly is paradise - ocean breezes, more stars than the eyes could see, friendly geckos, waves crashing and amazing ocean views- It couldn't get any better.

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Guest Dan and Lynda Davee
Date of stay 02/24/06
Review Submitted 02/23/06

Thank you for sharing your beautiful place - besides the perfect spot, the house is immaculately clean and I love the linens and tea towels and decorations. Thanks again.

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Traveler Reviews (24)

Great Neighborhood!!

Great Neighborhood!!

Wonderful 10 Year Anniversary

Wonderful 10 Year Anniversary

Privacy in Paradise

Privacy in Paradise

Perfect for Honeymoon

Perfect for Honeymoon

What a wonderful stay!

What a wonderful stay!

A very private getaway spot

A very private getaway spot

We didn't want to leave!!

We didn't want to leave!!

Mahalo!

Mahalo!

Beautiful Beach House!

Beautiful Beach House!

Beautiful Beach House!

Beautiful Beach House!

Simply Perfect!

Simply Perfect!