The views were amazing. The condo had everything we needed. We loved being on the north end of the island. There are huge, lush mountains everywhere. Being there in August, we did miss A/C sometimes, especially the night we got there. Just know that it may take a while to get it cooled off it it's been shut up all day. Don't forget to buy laundry detergent, along with your groceries. We did stop at the grocery store, but forgot that. We were able to use the fins, which was great since we brought our mask and snorkle only. The hike down to the secret beach was narrow and great for a fit person. It's a small path that I wouldn't recommend for elderly people. As far as the beach, we skipped it, as we thought other beaches were much better, as we need shade. TV worked great, bed was comfortable. We would stay again. If you want to snorkle at Tunnels Beach, you'll need to get to Ha'aene Beach around 8 or 9am probably for parking or maybe around 4pm, though the water will be rougher in the afternoon probably.
Exterior of buildings is in poor condition. Inside was much better, though it needed some maintenance and deeper more detailed cleaning. Choose it for the view which was terrific. Exactly like the picture.
The view is great! The house had everything we needed for our stay.
We spent our honeymoon here and it was perfect! Sunrises and sunsets right outside the condo. Would love to stay here again.
What an amazing place! It's even better than is shown in the photos. It's such an incredibly peaceful and relaxing setting. Saw gorgeous sunrises and/or sunsets from the rooms plus the terrace and out on the bluff. From the condo you can see all the way to the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge, which is a wonderful place to visit. When we hiked down to the incredibly lovely Sea Lodge Beach, we felt like we'd arrived in paradise So peaceful, not crowded, and some of the best snorkeling we found on the island. The hike was also much easier than I had expected, as a woman in my 70's in moderate shape. You're also very close to Anini Beach and the shuttle to Ke'e and the other north shore beaches. Very short drive to Princeville Center (great ice cream at Lappert's) and Hanalei, which has a long, beautiful beach, a very fun farmer's market with delightful handcrafted items as well as fresh local produce, and another great ice cream shop, Pink's. The condo was well-equipped, and we really appreciated all of the well thought out amenities. The communication with Janet was great both during pre-planning and during our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed every bit of our time here, and I would plan any future trip around the availability of this specific condo!
What a wonderful week we spent in this condo! The view is fantastic! I got up for every sunrise in the morning. Many afternoons we preferred Happy Hour at the condo rather than going out. Beside the hard-to-beat view, the condo is quiet and well-equipped. The beach supplies were especially appreciated (chairs, umbrella, towels, snorkeling gear.) We hiked down the hill to the secluded SeaLodge beach several times; one time sharing the ocean with three green turtles!
There is no way to accurately describe this property. The private beach is awesome. Get ready to see a turtle or two. There's a little bit of a walk but if you're in decent shape you'll be fine and the walk itself is beautiful. Great snorkeling since it is protected from the surf. Communication from the hosts? 100% spot on. Exemplary. You think the views in the pics are amazing? Think again. The actual views are are stunning. The ocean breeze, the views, I just can't describe it in words, I really can't. The wildlife comes right up to the lanai. Nene. Chickens, azure tailed skinks (little lizzards, totally harmless) and you will see albatross. DO NOT FEED THEM! It is not ok. It is not natural. Do not feed them. Enjoy them then let them go about their God blessed lives. Do NOT feed them. It is a law to not feed them and for good reason. There. That's my part. Now all of that said, i can't imagine you're going to be able to find a better place to stay. Don't wait on this one. Reserve it immediately and get ready for a punch when you actually draw the shades back and see the view with your own eyes. You will be blown away. By the way, we named the rooster that kept coming back Frank. Say Aloha Frank! Then melt into the chairs and realize that you picked the ultimate destination for your vacation. You're welcome and God bless your travels.
This served as a great home base for our two night trip to the north shore and for our Na Pali coast hike to the falls. The unit was spotless and as advertised. The views were incredible and we loved drinking coffee and watching the sun come up in the morning. We really appreciated the coffee maker and the in-unit laundry for our dirty hiking clothes. We did not use the pool or hike to the beach, so can't speak to that. She does supply beach chairs and towels, which we did use on our first day there and appreciated. Linda sent over a ton of very helpful information when we booked it as well. As an FYI, dishwasher is currently broken and they are looking to replace it once one is available (we never needed it). We would 100% stay here again and hope to do so!
The view from the condo is stunning!
Most iconic view, you can sit and stare for hours. The pictures do not it justice. This place is the best experience I’ve ever had at a rental. The owner is so kind as well.
Very comfortable apartment, it has everything you need including binoculars. Close to beautiful beaches, nice restaurants and supermarket. Tips for the area can be enhanced, for example that you need reservations in advance to the close by national botanical garden.
The description of the view does not exaggerate. It is truly a million dollar view. The space is clean, well maintained and very welcoming. The neighborhood is quiet with shopping close by. This has been the most relaxing vacation to date. Thank you so much for sharing your paradise.
I’ve been to Kauai probably close to 20 times over the past 15 years. I have stayed in hotels and condos. This place, however, far exceeds them all. I never want to stay anywhere else when visiting Kauai. The view is absolutely stunning and we couldn’t get enough of it. In fact over half of my pictures were of the view from the windows while sitting in the chair enjoying my coffee. The condo was well supplied for cooking meals. The bed was comfortable and the breeze you get from opening the windows felt amazing. Also being able to use the beach chairs were an added bonus. We absolutely loved our stay here and are already looking at dates to book again. Communication with Linda was great. Any questions that I had were answered quickly. Thank you for an incredible stay!!
Absolutely stunning views! Perfect size for a couple. Would stay again
We had a great time as always in Kauai and as described had great views from the Sealodge unit. Enjoyed watching the whales from the lanai with local rooster and Nene’s. The condo is in a great location and was well stocked. Communications were good and we would come back.
Simple accommodations with an unbeatable view and a magical hike down to a secret beach.
We had an excellent condo. It was well maintained and our contact was very friendly and helpful.
Lovely view. Good restaurants and golf course near.
Loved it! Walking in and seeing the view once you slide back the curtains is just the best feeling! We had a wonderful time staying here. The host was wonderful and the condo was supplied with everything we needed and more!
We loved everything about our stay. Such a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful view at all hours of the day.
The views from this property were amazing and communication with the owner was great. We very much enjoyed having coffee on the little patio in the morning. The location was excellent for exploring the north side of the island.
The unit itself felt a little worn and lacked many amenities we found at other places around the island - decent pots and pans, mixing bowls, tupperware, tinfoil, etc., which made it difficult to cook.
It is relatively small space - there is a folding room divider separating the kitchen table from the bed and no door on the outer part of the bathroom where the sink is. The washer and dryer are in the kitchen. It felt kind of jumbled, like there wasn't enough space for everything. Overall, we had a nice time here but it wasn't one of my favorites.
Outstanding view and location above the Pacific. Plenty of space with a nice kitchen.
We can’t wait to go back. will book again at the same place. We loved it!
The views from the property were as described. Not a disappointment. Great for a couple.
The ocean views from this condo are fantastic. Wonderful sea breezes kept us comfortable. We took advantage several times of the pool at the complex. The condo was clean and well stocked. We would definitely stay there again.
The night skies in Hawaii have always been a treat for me as there is just way too much light pollution at home to see anything of note, but even more so this year as this unit provides a clear and unobstructed view of the north and northeast night sky from the lanei with no local lighting to spoil it.
Indeed, the week of my stay, Pleiades, the entire Orion's constellation (including the the Orion Nebula!) and Taurus were visible with the naked eye. In fact, the skies were so dark that I was able to take legible pictures of it all with my cell phone which is completely unheard of.
Jupiter and Mars were also present the entire week and being able to stare at it all for as long as I wanted two steps from the door wall was a gift from the Universe that I will never forget.
As far as the area, there are restaurants and shops aplenty in the immediate Princeville vicinity, and even more in nearby Hanalei.
Kapa'a is only 30 minutes away and is loaded with shops and restaurants and I made that drive multiple times during my time there without issue. There is also a path along the waterfront there and you can rent a bike or walk it until your heart is content...or your feet hurt, whichever comes first. lol
All in all, Kauai did not disappoint and this condo with its amazing views of the ocean and Earth's wonderful nighttime sky was the star of the show.
Book it now, thank me later.
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the condo. You really can’t beat the views. The condo has a nice breeze when the windows are open. Everything we needed for our stay was provided (beach supplies, kitchen supplies, etc) Nice location, near beaches and restaurants and stores. Linda the owner was responsive and checked in to see how we were doing. Recommend staying here:)
It is all about the view!
