Great size for a family of 4. 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is amazing when traveling with teenager girls vs. staying in one hotel room. The unit was nice - beds were comfortable, kitchen was nice to have, and the beach chairs to use were very, very appreciated! Proximity to everything was a huge plus! We were close to Costco, Target, beaches, restaurants! (Only 2 miles from Costco cheaper gas & pizza!) The neighbors upstairs were a bit loud at times stomping and speaking loudly, but honestly, they quieted down at night so can't really complain. There was a car that was broken into with someone's belongs thrown on the road into Banyan Harbor. Seeing that on our way to check in made the kids feel quite uneasy at first, but after it was cleaned up and being there a day, they felt a little more at ease, but they were uncomfortable walking around much. The east side of the island might not be as glamorous as the north, but being half way meant we could see a lot of the island without having to drive that far. (Small boat harbor on the south side was only 45 minutes away and the beautiful Ha'ena State Park on the north side was a bit over an hour away and definitely worth the drive!). For the price with air conditioning and 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, I would say this rental is a good deal really!
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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 apartment was clean and comfortable.
We stayed here for a week and it was great! It's a short walk to multiple restraints, stores, the beach, and a great local gym. Plenty of parking when we stayed. Would recommend.
Stayed end of April to beginning of May. Nice and clean condo. Centrally located. Simply decorated. Kitchen had basic necessities to cook meals. There was a toaster. Rice cooker. Couple 9x13 pans. Pack ziplock bags (gallon quart sandwich) for leftovers etc. In unit washer dryer so nice to have. Beach towels and chairs provided. Nice to return from beach and turn on air conditioning.
Banyan Harbor had everything we needed for a lovely Kauai vacation - the condo is as advertised with a wonderful pool and a great location near the airport and town of Lihue. It was an easy home base for us to travel all around the island. Restaurants, shops, a local beach were within walking distance and we could see cruise ships come and go. It was a very comfortable home base for us, quiet, a lovely garden landscape off the lanai, our own flock of the famous chickens on the island. We very much enjoyed our visit!
It was a great location being in Lihue. The grounds were very quiet, which I appreciated. There was a strong smell of mildew that gave me a headache the first few days of the stay until I adjusted. I suspect the AC units need a good cleaning. It's a good thing we didn't spend much time in the unit. The unit also needs a good deep cleaning. Seeing the layer of dust on the light fixtures above the kitchen countertop gave me the ick. I appreciated having the beach chairs, but wish the cooler was a little bigger. The washer and dryer are very small, and we had to run the dryer twice for each load to get items dry all the way. For the money, We came across a total of 3 cockroaches in the unit throughout our stay. They were immobilized but still alive, so I assume they are being treated for. We also came across a very large wolf spider that was very much alive. We felt like the photos were misleading and that the unit would be in better condition based on the photos in the listing. We will stay elsewhere next time. The staff were very nice, and it was comforting to see the security guy making himself visible all hours of the day.
This property is not resort property.
The water heater is worn out. The couches and beds were old. Turning off air conditioning every time we left was a pain. It was hot and musty smelling every time we returned. Mold issues in the bathrooms. Sliding door didn’t lock and had to call maintenance.
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The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Though the unit was clean and adequate, it was not as close to the beach as advertised. Our upstairs neighbors were rude and loud throughout 3 nights of our stay with friends who were less happy than we. Too many workers and equipment were parked near our unit. The management was polite and mostly helpful even though our unit was privately owned.
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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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Banyan Harbor #E56 - 2 Bedroom Condo ground floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath When I return to Kauai I will definitely stay in this unit if it is available. My family stayed here for a family event. We rented 5 units in the complex – This unit was the best of the 5. This unit has three (3) window A/C and ceiling fans- in living area in each bedroom. This was a BIG plus as it was very hot while we were there. The other units did not have this many A/Cs. This is a corner unit and has 3 patios making it feel more open. The other units did not have 3 patios. This unit has a jungle lush back yard with chickens walking around which I really enjoyed. Other units did not have this backyard.I booked with Garden Isle others booked through Vrbo. They paid substantially more because of the Vrbo fees. Garden Isle offered free early check-in, which was awesome after a 6 hour flight. The Vrbo units, early check in was not an option. One that had the option was an additional $100 for early check in fee.The sliding door lock stopped working, I made a call to Garden Isle and it was fixed immediately. Sheets were white and clean. Tile floor easy to sweep. Very clean and simple. Bathtubs in both bathrooms. Wifi, washer and dryer, beach chairs.Perfect location so much to do. We had the BEST time... GREAT unit.
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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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Place was super clean and spacious. Had beach chairs, umbrella and snorkeling gear. Love the fact that they have a pool to relax towards the end of the day.
Rating Details:
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 will definitely be renting this unit again! Perfect for a family especially with small kids. Spacious 2 bedrooms with extremely comfortable beds. Having 2 bathrooms was a luxury! Large countertops and with tubs! Functional kitchen. Washer & dryer. Clean! Great garden view right outside your back door. Parking was convenient. Ground floor unit makes it easy with luggage. The pool was huge and the perfect temperature. 2 min drive to many great restaurants. Will definitely rent this unit again!!
Great location to many popular and good restaurants. Close to the airport. Our unit was perfect for a family of 6. Having TWO bathrooms is such a luxury! The a/c worked well. We utilized the washer/dryer. Great size bathrooms with large countertops. The beds were extremely comfortable. Kitchen was completely functional. The pool was huge and the temperature just right! We would definitely stay here again!!!
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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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Prior to our trip, Garden Islands was very responsive to all my questions and concerns. The 2 bedroom condo we stayed in was flawless. Clean with perfect layout appropriate for 2 couples to share. Additional items not mentioned were very useful to us: folding chairs, cooler... Nice Kitchen and outdoor areas. Simply amazing time!
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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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Clean, nice decor, close to airport, close to Costco. Prompt service with any issue. Easy to work with.
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The property manager was very 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:
The rental was as expected and had everything we needed. Easy walk to a beach and close to lots of good food places. The only difficulty was parking as the spaces were tight and we had rented a truck.
13 family members stayed in Lihue and had a wonderful experience. Time spent at the many beaches on the island, shopping, tubing, fishing, sight seeing, hiking, visiting and eating together. Wonderful accommodations and friendly helpful people. Would love to come again.
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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.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed at Banyan Harbor Resort on a few different occasions and this has yet been the best stay.Everything was to our satisfaction, from beginning to end. Communication back and forth was quick and professional.We just loved the unit in itself. I hope to get this very unit on our next visit. Thank you very much.
Rating Details:
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.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent property for our family and friends! Very clean, convenient and comfortable. Beautiful pool and close to everything. Would definitely stay again!!
