Checkin easy! Kitchen has all small appliances & nice with 2 dishwashers. Ice maker would have been great!
We had a family of 12 ranging in age from 10-80, and this house more than satisfied our needs. We were a little worried about the lack of air conditioning (except for top floor) and it was never an issue. We were out exploring the island during the heat of the day and by the time we arrived back to the house the sun was setting and the trade winds made the home very comfortable. Views and location were amazing!! You may need to drive 30-45 mins to some excursions but the drive was beautiful and did not seem that long. The items in the garage were a huge bonus - beach chairs, snorkel gear, umbrellas, and plenty of beach towels. You can walk to Queens Bath - which I highly recommend!! A little challenging to walk down the trail but once there it is magical - sea turtles were plentiful and the opportunity to get into the water made the trip down the trail worthwhile. Check conditions before jumping into the water, we were fortunate to have a great day to visit Queens Bath. This house has the BEST sunset on the island - just beautiful!!
This was a perfect home for a family getaway. Plenty of rooms, bathrooms, and space to live and enjoy. We will definitely be back
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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House is beautiful, kitchen is stocked, but we shouldn't have trusted the reviews that say no AC is ok on the island. We researched many rentals and after reading reviews about Hale Ohana Nui, felt comfortable paying the luxury price for this rental even though three out of four bedrooms we needed were not air conditioned. Upon checking into this home, all the windows were open to showcase the amazing views. Unfortunately, back bedroom was approximately 95 degrees, right in the sun, and even after using 4 fans all night long, didn't cool down below 83. Island temperatures were 81 degrees for our entire 10 day stay. The two back bedrooms couldn't close the doors, as the heat just kept rising. Even as close friends, it was awkward getting ready for bed and sleeping next door to our friends with the doors wide open. Upstairs in the AC there are no inside seating areas that comfortably fit 8 people except the dining table, which isn't super comfortable to relax in as it has a bench seat. Sitting outside wasn't possible because of the heat and the intense sun - there are no window coverings to keep the sun out of the third floor living space so we never really knew what to do during the time the sun was setting. There are notes on the walls everywhere, as well as an unprofessional note in the guest book that talks about making sure the trash is organized correctly because "god forbid the city employees earn a day's pay" or something like that. I guess it never occurred to them that their guests may be city or sanitation department employees? The notes say what to do at checkout, but they aren't all the same. We texted the manager to ask for ONE list of checkout details and mentioned that we placed the garbage in the freezer as asked in one of the notes and he had no idea what I was talking about. We were nervous we'd miss a note telling us to do something and not get our deposit back. If it'
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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We were so thankful to be able to get into this property as the property we were staying in had an electrical fire (with a different rental co.)so we are so very thankful to Hawaii life for being there and helping us get into this amazing home. You and this home were perfect. Mahalo
We stay at this house every time we come to Kauai. Best sunset view ever. Right next to queens bath. Perfect
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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We rented this house to bring our family together to celebrate my wife’s 60th birthday. The property was ideally suited for my wife and our three children and their spouses. Five bedrooms, all with in suite baths. Vary spacious and comfortable. Location was fantastic, overlooking the golf course, an ideal spot for watching spectacular sunsets. Fifteen minutes to Hanalei beach. The house is very well maintained and spotlessly clean. Of special note; our family enjoys cooking together when we meet up and this home has the best equipped kitchen we have ever encountered in a vacation rental, bar none.
A long way from getting ANYWHERE
A long way from getting ANYWHERE
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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Wonderful place to bring a large family. We were a group of 9 and had plenty of space and then some. The views are amazing from every spot in the house!! The main kitchen was more that well equipped for cooking and had everything that you to feel at home!! We were nervous about the whole house not having central heat and air but it was never an issue. We can't say enough good things about this house and can not wait to return!!
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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We were 3 generations in the house and we head a great time. The house was spacious and comfortable and everyone could spread out. The dining table fit most of us and the outdoor lanai was great for meals. The location is very close to many activities and the grocery store. The local roosters like to crow early. The view of the ocean and Napali coast is wonderful.
A beautiful home and yard and views. The home is showing some typical wear and tear--some ceramic floor tiles appear to be dirty but just stained as we attempted to clean and could not, so no real problem; some of the louvered windows were stuck closed, but again not an issue because there are so many others to open. The lanais are wonderful. We didn't spend much time at the home as we were always out enjoying this beautiful island. But having a beautiful place to come home to following a fun-filled day was great. The home comes equipped with many thoughtful amenities. The only recommendation we could really make is that the mattresses could be upgraded to match the price, comfort and beauty of the overall home and surroundings.
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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The home is beautiful and amazing with outstanding views of the ocean and the mountains. Located in a great area close to the beaches, shopping and other small towns. Hawaii Life was so easy to work with and answered any questions we had about the area and had great recommendations. We will be back!
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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We were an extended family of 12 including children. We all loved the house. There was plenty of room, the kitchen was well equipped with plenty of room for all of us. We could walk to the small beach in Princetown and it was 10 minutes to Hanalei Bay, so a good location.
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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The pictures do not do this house justice. It's flawlessly gorgeous.
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The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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A lovely home in a beautiful neighborhood was the perfect spot for our family. Spacious and clean with all the amenities you could ask for. Sunsets were exquisite.
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The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The first part is on us. We didn’t realize that A/C was going to be a big issue. It was very hot during our stay and the people on the main floor baked. It was terrible.The second issue was the condition of the house and the response from the agency. When we checked in, we spent a lot of the first day reporting issues, some because we didn’t want to be charged for damages that existed, and some that were a problem. The list included: cabinet door with broken hinge, kitchen window that wouldn’t close, no tv remote for kitchen, two burners on cooktop that weren’t functional, sliding door handle ready to fall off, upstairs sink broken, washing machine on main floor broken, dirty cabinets, ants all over kitchen, water leaking on floor from refrigerator, broken beach chairs and missing umbrella parts. The worst of the issues were the ants and the water. As far as the ants, the next day a young man came and cleaned like it was supposed to have been cleaned (he said there was sugar all over the pantry) and we were given any bait. I spent the next 3-4 days baiting and spraying ants. As far as the water leaking out, the agent’s response to me was “that isn’t good “ and that was it. Nothing was ever done and we continued to mop up water. All in all, expected more.
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was very satisfied with the house and location. My whole family of 12 fit comfortably. 2 washers and 2 dryers were very convenient. The 2nd floor kitchen is large and spacious. The main floor is not conditioned, so I recommend acquiring a few cheap box fans. The views are amazing. Nearby you will find a grocery store and restaurants. Hanalei Bay is just down the mountain with all it has to offer. The Dolphin Restaurant is excellent, no reservations, so arrive early. I recommend this rental to any larger families.
This is a great place to stay, plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy... the views are amazing and ended up spending most of my time, when at the house, out with the view. The kitchen had everything needed and the area is great, love the North side of the island. Would stay here again with large group
Gorgeous views—no trick photography with website images. The views are as represented! Well-stocked kitchen—never stayed in a house that was better supplied with kitchen appliances, cutlery, dinnerware, etc. Bonus was 2 dishwashers in large kitchen. Ice chests in garage for beach days. Plenty of room. Large bedrooms, each with their own bath. Great water pressure and more than sufficient supply of hot water. Note that AC is only available on top floor. Website listing mentions—but we missed that detail.
Catalyst for vacation was to celebrate granddaughter’s college graduation. We were a party of 8 and the 5 bedrooms allowed for us to comfortably get our privacy when needed. The 3 kitchens came in handy for accommodating eating schedules and refrigerator storage needs.
We used the 3rd floor kitchen for family meals. We cooked dinner outside 2x on grill. Every morning we enjoyed coffee on the lanai taking in the golf course, sounds of birds, nearby flora and the calm ocean view.
When planning trip we debated between Princeville and Poipu. In the end this house was tipping point. Our family participated in several outdoor adventures all launching out of the Lihue area—which required a 45-60 minute drive one way—-but everyone agreed it was worth the drive to be nestled in the lush greenery and quaint village.
The Foodland grocery store is 2 miles away. We were able to find everything we needed for meals and outings. Gas station is in same shopping center.
One of the unexpected delights was town of Hanalei—2 miles away. Try Pinks Ice Cream and Hanalei Bakery—-we visited multiple times during our 11 day stay.
Excellent property. Everything we needed was in the home. One of the best VRBO properties I have rented. Super clean, organized and had all the kitchen, beach and other items you would ever need. I am bringing my family back soon. As good as it gets and the property manager Eric was very helpful. The view of Bali Hai was amazing......
Rented the property 2 months ahead. Very easy. House is large, easy to use, cook, etc. Astonishing view of the ocean and the Bali Hai mountain. Impeccably clean, clear instructions, good communication, quick results for minor issue. Well appointed kitchen. Easy access to nearby sites, shopping, and activities.
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a family vacation so this house was perfect for 4 families. It was located near the Princeville Botanical, mini golf, lighthouse, two kid friendly beaches, close to town and right by the Queens Bath entrance. We would definitely stay there again.
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was hesitant to book this home because I didn’t see any reviews online. But overall, this was as good as a vacation rental can get. There was a helpful printout featuring all the house rules, the light switches were labeled, great beach supplies, and the house is stocked with working appliances and toiletries, etc. when I reached out to the property manager to ask about gas for the grill she responded right away. Gas is actually a direct feed to the grill, so no propane needed! Filtered water in the sink for water bottles, great towels and linens. Perfect sunset views every night. Easy check in/check out process.