Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect. Perfect. Perfect.

Guest: Denver (Denver, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 04/28/12 Review Submitted: 05/08/12

My daughter and I have booked a total of 7 stays over the years in this condo. and we have never been disappointed. There is always something new in the condo from one stay to the next that was renovated or added or changed to upgrade the look. This year it was the flooring, which is great. The kitchen is equipped with everything I need and we never run out of hot water. It is so fabulous that without air conditioning we are always very comfortable, never too hot or cold. The grounds are nothing short of spectacular, immaculately maintained and so pleasant to stroll through. We have taken hundreds of pictures of the orchids garden, the plumeria blooms and birds of paradise flowers. I especially appreciate the quiet environment, whether in the condo or on the beach. The location is so practical because it is close to outdoor markets, quaint shops and the very best shave ice of the entire island. I have recommended this particular condo to many friends knowing they will not be disappointed and will even enjoy it beyond their expectations.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Fickle Fritz (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 02/04/12 Review Submitted: 02/13/12

We expected the unit to be more comfortable from the reviews we'd read. We unfortunately woke up with back aches every morning. The mattress was soft and lumpy and the pillows hard as rocks. The units are close together at this location and if you have loud neighbors don't expect to sleep until they do. We also had a problem with mice. We reported it to the management company and they told us they've had numerous complaints from others in the complex. They didn't seem too concerned. So don't leave any food out whatsoever or it will be eaten. Overall the unit needs some TLC. Rust on appliances, light burned out on fridge. Lack of amenities in regard to kitchen. Didn't compare to unit we rented week before in Princeville with extra bedroom and bath with better accomodations and amenities. And for considerably less. On the plus side the unit was close to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. The grounds of the Kiahuna Plantation are very attractive. I would only recommend the unit to those who are sound sleepers and like to go out to restaurants as the kitchen has serious limits.

Owner response:We're disappointed that you are disappointed! We take pride in our condo and work hard to keep it up to date. The mattress is not yet a year old and we have only heard great reviews about it (in fact one guest wanted to know the brand to buy for her own home). As far as the noise, Kiahuna has a curfew of 10:00 and usually it is very quiet after that. The fridge light is an easy fix and why we have on site management but someone would need to let either us or the management know so that we could call maintenance. The refrigerator does have some small rust spot. We are close to the salt water and consequently rust happens fairly quickly but is hardly a reason to replace a refrigerator that is working well and not very old. Never the less, we will certainly keep that in mind when we review what needs to be taken care of on our next visit. As for the mice, we have contacted management and they have assured us they will look into it. Kauai is a warm tropical island and it is best to not leave food on counters or leave open trash as an invitation. We will be sure to add that to our info packet. We are sorry that the condo didn't meet your expectations but do wish you had called us or the management during your stay so that we could address your concerns.

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Kiahuna Plantation #167

Guest: Annie and Morgan Huston
Date of Stay: 12/16/11 Review Submitted: 12/17/11

This is the 7th time we've come to this paradise. The renovations you have done in this past year are magnificent! The orchid garden is as beautiful as ever and we have discovered new colors of orchids we didn't know. We hope to come back next year from Denver, Colorado. This place is just like a second home to our family.

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Ideal island retreat

Guest: Morgan (New York, New York)
Date of Stay: 12/07/11 Review Submitted: 04/29/12

I could not be happier about this perfect location and charming condo for our yearly trip to Kauai. The condo is beautifully maintained and tastefully decorated, comfortable and with all the amenities necessary for a week-long stay. The condo clearly reflects the personal touch of the owners, and that care and attention also extends to the prompt and personalized reservation process with them. The grounds around the condo are impeccable, with the expansive orchid gardens a short walk away an absolute must-see. The beach is a stone's throw away, offering a long beach of immaculate sand and enough space so that you're not towel-to-towel with other sunbathers. And while you could easily spend an entire week on this gorgeous beach, the central location of this condo means that the hundreds of things to do in Kauai are only a short distance away; everything from Puka Dogs across the street (I could eat these everyday), to charming tapas-style restaurants with excellent drinks a little farther away, to beaches, hikes and swimming holes farther afield. Mary knows this island inside out and loves to share her knowledge with her guests, making her an invaluable resource when planning your travel. I have stayed at this condo every year for the past six years, and would never dream of staying anywhere else. We are already planning our next visit!

Owner response:We are so pleased you enjoyed your trip and look forward to hearing from you again. Thanks for the reveiw!

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

Kiahuna Plantation #167

Guest: Rod & Sandy
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 12/17/11

I think this is about our 10th time here and we still love it! What a nice job you did redecorating. Everything is so comfortable and tastefully done. The bed is the best we've ever slept in! It still is so nice to walk around the corner to the beach, or enjoy the birds on the patio, while we read or eat. Thank you for sharing your little bit of paradise with us.

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Guest: Jason & Beverly
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

Our family really enjoyed our stay here. The beach is fabulous and we had some great waves for boogie boarding (we borrowed yours - thanks!) We walked down to Poipu State Park beach to snorkel and saw some great fish. We also enjoyed our ATV tour at Kipu Ranch. Thankfully there is a washing machine here at Kiahuna Plantation because boy did we need it! Our other ig adventure - kayaking the Wailua River was a great and dirty expedition. We kayaked 2 mile each way and hiked 1 mike each way to Secret Falls. Now we are off to Princeville for the second part of our vacation. We hope it is just as fabulous!

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Guest: Christie and family
Date of Stay: 07/11/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

Thank you for letting my family stay in your beautiful condo. Very relaxing and the weather is Great. I will definitely be going home with a tan. first time in Kauai. Did some snorkeling, surfing and boogie boarding. We did the Mountain Tubing Adventure and that was fun to do with the family. Did the Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and the luau. Its hard to believe that y vacation of 3 weeks is up again. Thank you!

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Guest: Jeffrey
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

We had such a great time. Sand castles, surfing, snorkeling and shave ice in Poipu. Deep sea fishing and catamaran off the Na Pali coast. The room is awesome. BBQ's every night, kids playing on the lawn. Hope to be back soon. Best vacation ever!!! Mary and Ray you are forever in my heart for contributing to such great time with my kids. Mahalo

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Guest: Jess and Adam, Tacoma, WA
Date of Stay: 04/24/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful condo!! (We) had such an amazing trip. It's hard to believe we packed in as much as we did. It was so nice to return here after a long day in the sun. From the moment we walked through the door we were pleasantly surprised. The condo is set up so nicely. We loved being just a few steps from the beach. Being fro the Seattle area certainly makes having this much sunshine all the more enjoyable. We agree that this is the most beautiful place we've been to, and hopt to return to Kauai again soon. Once again, Mahalo!

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Guest: Kim and Mike
Date of Stay: 04/03/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful condo! It's absolutely wonderful. It was an easy 30 sec walk to the beach (very convenient)...we had a great say and this was our second time here. Both were very fabulous. And we hope to come back again.

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Guest: Deb & Kevin, Chicago
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

We enjoyed your condo and our first trip to Kauai. It was a wonderful spring break and a celebration of our 30th wedding anniversary! The island has everything to offer anyone wanting to have a great vacation. We are already thinking about our next trip!

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Guest: The Hustons
Date of Stay: 12/08/10 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

Always a beautiful week when we sty in your beautiful condo! The weather was perfect, the grounds are always impeccable and Ive taken hundreds of pictures of the orchids in the garden. As always looking forward to coming back this time next year! Mahalo, The Hustons (Denver) Ps We highly recommend the Heritage Trail Hike and keep a lookout for whales while lounging on the beach!

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Guest: Annie, France
Date of Stay: 10/07/10 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

What a beautiful condo! This is our 5th stay in this Paradise and we wouldn’t dream of giving anywhere else while in Kauai – the location of the condo is perfect – just a 15 second walk to the beach! We will tell all our friends about this “secret” and hopefully, there will still be room for us once a year. Merci!

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Guest: Terry & Lila
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

We spent twelve nights in your condo. It was wonderful. I used the boogie board that you left in the closet. Thank you. From our perspective the condo could not have been better. It was close to the beach and close to everything else. It also was a delight to hang around home. I do not know if we will return to Kauai, it is a big world out there, but if we do return I will contact you and request to again be your tenant. The management company was excellent. Thanks again.

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Guest: Garin and Hamish
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

Your condo is beautiful and we loved the "extras" it came with. Though we did not get to enjoy it as much since we were here on Kauai for a Bronco Goodwill Tournament my son was playing in. His team did very well and won all four of their scheduled games. We would hope to come back here to Kiahuna Plantation and next time bring our little one who stayed home.

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Guest: Jocelyn and Brandon
Date of Stay: 06/23/10 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely, cozy home away from home. We are enjoying the last day of our honeymoon and are so happy we got to stay here and explore Kauai. We went snorkeling, enjoyed the beach, read many books and had spectacular dining all around the island. We especially enjoyed fresh poke from the Koloa Fish Market and our drive to the north shore. We couldn't have asked for a better honeymoon and will return to Seattle with the fondest memories of Kiahuna! We will definitely return and hope to stay in unit 167 again!

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Guest: Jim T
Date of Stay: 06/16/10 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

Wow, once again a week went by much too fast. This is our second time here in Kauai and in your wonderful condo and I do not want to leave! We laved our stay and we plan to return again. Thank you so very much for sharing your "little home" with us. (Our kids) especially enjoyed relaxing in the condo, playing on the beach and swimming at the pool. They LOVE the slide there! We brought friends this year and they stayed in #168. Their 2 year old loved playing on the lawn every morning. This is the perfect location for us! As a family we enjoyed Kiahuna Plantation. We walked the grounds, took a train tour, glazed some works of art at clayworks and had the best luau experience. We highly recommend Kilohana luau! ...We had many dinners here with our friends. We enjoyed the BBQing while the kids played but we also loved Poipu Burgers, Keoki's, Puka Dogs and Bubba Burgers. I could go on and on about all the great fun we had - shave ice, massage on the lanai, coffee on the lanai every morning, the beautiful sound of rain and the waves. Sunset...every bit was amazing. We will return again!

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Guest: Carol & Ken
Date of Stay: 05/17/10 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

It's our first time to Kauai and this island is our favorite! Gorgeous, low key, friendly and totally relaxing when you choose to do nothing. The condo exceeded our expectations. Comfortable, extremely well-equipped and attractive. The grounds were amazing. I went to the Allerton Garden tour and thought it was interesting, there are more beautiful flowers and trees right on the Kiahuna Plantation!...Appreciated the beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards in the closet. We hate to leave. This has been a fantastic vacation. Thanks for letting us stay in your condo. We'd love to come again!

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Guest: The Suhys
Date of Stay: 04/14/10 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

Can't begin to describe what a wonderful week we have had here on Kauai. Your place is just wonderful - capturing the old feel of the island perfectly with all the comforts of home. Loved the proximity to the beach, the garden feel of the bedroom - complete with orchestra of birds and the sunsets on the patio.

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Guest: Ellen and Frank
Date of Stay: 03/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

Lovely condo, wonderful location. Nice & clean, all the amenities, the only thing I missed was a coffee grinder for my kona beans.

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Guest: Dave88 (Bettendorf, IA)
Date of Stay: 02/23/10 Review Submitted: 02/23/10

Like to thank you for a wonderful stay in your condo. Very comfortable and in a great location. We found it relaxing and peaceful and best of all so close to the beach (about a 1 minute walk). The fresh air that moves through the condo keeps it comfortable and it feels very private too. Also appreciated the beach chairs, umbrella, and boogie board you provided. The Weber gas barbeque grills at the lagoon work great, they're close and convenient. We used them 2 nights. We had a great time and hope to stay there again some day.

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Guest: The Myers
Date of Stay: 01/30/10 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

We really enjoyed our time on this beautiful island, thanks to your condo. It is homey and comfortable and in such a convenient location. We had a great time exploring the island and returning to your condo.

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Guest: Vauchas and Karen
Date of Stay: 01/23/10 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

Had a great week, well appointed and comfortable condo, would be nice if some of the basics could be left from guest to guest such as cooking oil, ketchup, etc. The clean Weber BBQ's were excellent as was the beach chair and towel service. In fact the Outrigger staff was very helpful and friendly...We are sorry to leave but will return.

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Guest: Carol & Greg, Chris & Sergio
Date of Stay: 01/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

Four of us, 2 couples have stayed at your lovely place for a week and have had a wonderful time! Walk in the morning (the girls), tennis, helicopter ride, drive to the north...and always time for the beach and snorkeling. It was fabulous. We had excellent weather and your place is so well positioned to just walk dow to the beach...thanks for having such a great spot.

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Guest: Derek & Rachel
Date of Stay: 12/28/09 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

We have spent two glorious weeks here and have loved every minute of our stay. We vacationed with our good friends who have stayed in condo 166. Our five year old and their children played constantly. The condo was very comfortable and it was nice not having to eat all our meals out...I'm sure we will be back to this lovely island.

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Guest: Beck & Paul
Date of Stay: 12/18/09 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

...As I write this, we are here on our honeymoon at the most romantic place on earth. We are so pleased with your condo - thank you so much for helping us to create memories that will last a lifetime!! Thanks for sharing.

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Guest: H & D Wilson
Date of Stay: 08/06/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/09

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your condo. Debbie & I came here to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Our days here were full. We went on the Kipu Ranch ATV tour, we rented scooters and explored all the beautiful back roads and waterfalls, and we too the Kauai Sea Riders Zodiac Raft with Cat. Tara to the Na Pali Coast. All were fantastic adventures. Our stay here ended too quickly but we will return.

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Guest: M & J Noack
Date of Stay: 07/23/09 Review Submitted: 07/22/09

Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful condo. We felt very much at home. We enjoyed our stay in Kauai so much that I am sure we will be back some day. Our favorite part was that we were so close to the beach. We really enjoyed kayaking down the Wailua river and seeing “secret falls”

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Guest: The Towle Family
Date of Stay: 06/30/09 Review Submitted: 06/29/09

We can’t thank you enough for sharing your condo with us. From the first moment we stepped inside we felt at home. Our [youngest son] walked in fiist and said, “oh…it’s a little house!” The boys loved the lawn, surf lessons on the beach, the slide and cave at the pool and just relaxing in the condo! As a family we had a great time snorkeling at Poipu Beach Park, playing on the playgrounds and snorkeling at Lydgate Park and our Kauai ATV adventure in the Ohana Buggy! We explored Waimea Canyon a little, took a boat ride with Captain Andy’s to see the Na Pali coast, and saw a little bit of the east side but definitely feel that we have to come back! We have not seen enough of this beautiful island We spoke with many people that have been to Kauai multiple times and all of them said that Kiahun Plantation is their favorite place to stay! We feel very lucky thanks to my good friend Pam Herr to have found this wonderful place on our first try. We love it here and will definitely be returning in the near future! Your place was perfect for our little family and we are so grateful for the opportunity to stay here. We plan to bring the family and friends back to the Kiahuna Plantation but we will be the ones staying in #167.

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Guest: The Klatts
Date of Stay: 04/13/09 Review Submitted: 04/12/09

This is our second stay here! And what a treat it is. Beautiful, fun and relaxing. Hope to have many more memories made right here.

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Guest: J & L Olivas
Date of Stay: 11/19/08 Review Submitted: 11/18/08

Sorry but we’re not leaving – 2 weeks was not enough!We had the best 30th anniversary or should I say honeymoon. Your place is great – we should know – we’ve been her 13 times and planning to come again. Thanks so much for sharing your place with us.

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Guest: The Butlers
Date of Stay: 11/05/08 Review Submitted: 11/04/08

We absolutely loved staying in your condo. It provided us a great getaway for our anniversary. Thank you for opening your island home to us. We hope to be back someday!

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Guest: C & S Hiers
Date of Stay: 10/15/08 Review Submitted: 10/14/08

We would like to let you know that we had the most wonderful time staying at your condo!! We are jealous that you get to own such a great place in Kauai!! The breeze throughout the condo was perfect and it was just so peaceful. Glad we found your website!

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Guest: Mike and Susan
Date of Stay: 07/12/08 Review Submitted: 07/11/08

Thank you so much for the use of your splendid condo. Our family enjoyed our time here and your condo made it much more pleasurable.

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Guest: Dan and Family
Date of Stay: 06/28/08 Review Submitted: 06/27/08

Our entire family had the bottom 3 units to celebrate my mom & dad's 45th anniversary. We all had our families with us to enjoy this special time. We thank you for sharing your beautiful condo!

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Guest: Cara and Brian Byrne
Date of Stay: 06/14/08 Review Submitted: 06/13/08

Mahalo for letting us stay at your beautiful home in Kiahuna. It is private and restful. The amenities were perfect. You have a wonderful relaxing retreat and we hope to come back soon.

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Guest: Karen & Richard
Date of Stay: 05/26/08 Review Submitted: 05/25/08

Your Kiahuna condo was a pleasant surprise. I must say it was a bit trepedous signing up for it over the interenet since I had never done that before. We have been to Kiahuna 15-17 times over 25 years but always rented a friend's 2nd story unit. Yours is very nice. The scenery, the warm water and fish, the beautiful grounds and plants of the Kiahuna, even the smell. There will never be another place like the Kiahuna for us and we have seen the other islands.

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Guest: Mary Beth
Date of Stay: 05/10/08 Review Submitted: 05/09/08

We had a wonderful time in your condo - very peaceful and relaxing. Loved being on an end unit this time with the extra windows.

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Guest: Linda
Date of Stay: 04/11/08 Review Submitted: 04/10/08

What a wonderful condo and what a wonderful 2 weeks I had here. Kauai is so beautiful. Your condo is beautifully furnished and so comfortable! We saw 2 monk seals on the beach and numerous turtles. Thanks again. I'd love to come back to this beautiful paradise!

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Guest: Diane
Date of Stay: 04/06/08 Review Submitted: 04/05/08

Aloha, thanks for providing a beautiful condo for our stay. We enjoyed our week on Kauai! We will be back. The kids said this was the best ever vacation. They surfed, boogie-boarded, nosrkelled and played for hours in the pool.

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Guest: Cortez
Date of Stay: 03/29/08 Review Submitted: 03/28/08

Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful condo. We loved it. The furniture is magnificent. Thank you for the DVDs, too. The kids loved them. Kauai has been relaxing, the beaches beautiful and the people are full of aloha. This condo has a beautiful breeze and so close to the beach.

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Guest: Owens
Date of Stay: 03/28/08 Review Submitted: 03/27/08

Thank you for making us welcome in your condo! Everything was fantastic.

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Guest: Jane & Stewart
Date of Stay: 03/21/08 Review Submitted: 03/20/08

We loved your condo! I have not been back to the islands since Iniki. My husband and children had never been - they loved it. Can't wait to come back for more surfing and boogie boarding! Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise!

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Guest: Matt & Alaina
Date of Stay: 03/08/08 Review Submitted: 03/07/08

Our appreciation for sharing your suite with us! Got married 2/29/08 in Oahu and enjoyed our honeymoon here in beautiful Kauai. The accomodations were almost as beautiful as the island itself! Thanks again for the great place, and the helpful tips. All in all the picture perfect honeymoon!

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Guest: Judy & Marc
Date of Stay: 12/13/07 Review Submitted: 12/12/07

We have had a great time here in your condo. We love the proximity to the beach where we did so much snorkeling. We hiked hiked the Puu Ka Ohelo trail in Waimea Canyon and the Kuamoo-Nounou trail up by the Sleeping Giant, both of which were great.

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Guest: Jim & Liz
Date of Stay: 10/19/07 Review Submitted: 10/18/07

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home with us. This is truly paradise!

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Guest: Warren & Beth
Date of Stay: 10/12/07 Review Submitted: 10/11/07

Thank you so much for providing such a homey atmosphere for our vacation. It was absolutely wonderful!

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Guest: Brian & Cheri
Date of Stay: 09/26/07 Review Submitted: 09/25/07

We had a wonderful stay here in your charming condo on this beautiful Kiahuna Plantation. We relaxed to our hearts content. Lots of swimming and basking in the sun.

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Guest: Mike and Lynne
Date of Stay: 07/14/07 Review Submitted: 07/13/07

Thank you for a great week on Kauai. Everything about your condo is great from the location to little things like movies and CDs. This is our fifth time at Kiahuna and we enjoyed your place the most.

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Guest: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/30/07

Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful condo. We are here on our honeymoon and could not have asked for anything better.

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