“Awesome location, perfect place for the getaway/hideaway.” When it came time to leave, my wife had to pull me out, with me kicking and screaming "I"m not gonna leave!" all the way to the airport. The house/cottage had everything you needed, just like walking into your own home. We even got to feed the two fish in the aquarium :-) Just a short, easy walk through a couple of backyards, over the creek on a bridge and you are at the beach ... all of which is magnificent beauty in itself. We took the beach chairs, towels, boogie board, snorkel gear, noodles, whatever they had and we 'needed' with us. Found 'our' spot on the east (right) side under a huge tree that provided all day shade. We walked right past a huge sea turtle sunning himself on the beach. Most of the time we were the only ones on the beach, even if there was somebody else, it is a large bay, you still felt alone. The drive in should require a high clearance vehicle (four wheel drive maybe if it is really raining hard, just get an SUV or Jeep) but, it is a single lane dirt road the last bit of the way ... which just aided the sense of remoteness. We had no problem getting in and out, just planned our day around the in and out. There isn't a grocery/convenience store nearby so we just planned that accordingly as well. They also had a backpack (which we used daily), umbrellas (which we never needed), all the pots, pans, microwave and kitchen stuff that you would typically find in your own cottage. The huge/mammoth tree in the backyard covers a huge part of the lagoon, and provides you with an awesome shaded retreat with amazing solitude. The Star fruit were ripe, we'd never had any before, we took advantage ... yum. We were there for 8 nights, we ran out of time ... we never got a chance to get in the pool, heck we had the ocean. More left to do the next time. Moloa'a Bay is the perfect Kauai location, lush valley without the excessive rain of the north side, yet close enough to everything around the island. We'll be back!

“Wonderful house” Garden Island Properties generously helped us find a very last minute vacation rental. We really enjoyed our stay at the Hibiscus Hula, even with the rain :) It's a really great house! We appreciated the character of the house, the cleanliness, the views, the hot tub, the location, the quiet, etc. We are grateful to have found an affordable, wonderful vacation house !

“Paradise!” My better half and I spent an amazing week at Hale Makai. The house is beautiful with every amenity we could have asked for including a full kitchen stocked with everything any cook would ever require, washer/dryer, boogie boards, snorkel gear, chairs, umbrella, etc. But the finest amenity is the best and easiest beach access we've ever experienced. In fact, the beach access is so easy at Hale Makai, that I would roll out of bed every morning (in my boxers), walk out the back door, and in less then a minute my feet would be in the refreshing water of anahola Bay. So comfortable there that I doubt I'll ever be able to do that again anywhere else. I highly recommend Hale Makai and can't wait to return.

“Heavenly Hanalei Haven” Until this trip to Kauai, I had always found peace and quiet in the little green cottage behind Rainbow House. Traveling with friends and family required more space than the lovely little Garden Cottage, so we upgraded this year. Did not expect to find all the comforts of home in the lovely yellow house out front! Built-in zen, including a fully stocked kitchen for my son the chef, Ipod docking station and internet connectivity for those of us who need to sneak a peek now and then, hammock and rocking chair for those of us who don't care about connecting to those back home while hiding out in Hanalei, board games and books, amazingly comfy beds with a variety of pillow options... and more. Not to mention the easy walk to the beautiful Hanalei Bay and the little grocery store. If you find my heart there, I definitely lost it...

“Wonderful way to relax and enjoy Kauai” This house was spectacular. With three bedrooms/baths, we had room to stretch out and everything was kept in immaculate condition. I've never found a kitchen so well stocked either. They even provided shampoo, conditioner and bath gel. Had I known that, I wouldn't have carried mine on the plane;) The only downside is the small garage and the crazy way you have to get into and out of it, especially when the maintenance truck is parked behind you. Otherwise the spot was great, just across the path from the pool, and it was fairly quiet.

“Amazing” My wife and I used the cottage for our honeymoon. Our stay was perfect, the cottage was well located on the best side of the island with shopping, food, gas and beaches nearby. The cottage had all the appliances and amenities we needed for our week stay. There are many places to stay on the island but this cottage is amazing it is your own little place away from the bustling overcrowded homogenized resorts. Our favorite town, Hanalei, was just down the road where the views, bay, beach, shopping and eats were all top notch. Reserving and booking the cottage was a breeze with Val and Bruce, ensuring a worry free trip. I would highly recommend the cottage to any couple wanting to get away, but not be trapped in a resort! My wife and I certainly plan on visiting again. Mahalo Val and Bruce for the amazing getaway!

“Marvelous, relaxing vacation in delightful, comfortable Hawaiia” Halle Reed is everything you wish for in a Hawaiian rental home. This charmingly appointed, clean, comfortable, well provisioned and well located home, a short walk to beautiful Hanalei beach, is a delightful vacation choice. Tv, a large selection of books, games, and CDs provide ample rainy day entertainment for all ages and the well furnished loft (from which you can view the lovely sunsets) provides additional "spread out" space. Owner Sally Reed takes pride in maintaining her home and a hands on interest in the comfort of each guest. We thoroughly enjoyed a splendid stay at Halle Reed and highly recommend it.

“better than expected with incredible view” We decided to try the north side of the island this year and looked at probably every rental option available in the area. We decided on Hanalei Bay Resort with condo 9304/5 through the Parrish Collection and could not be happier with our choice. The condo actually looks better in person than it does on the website. The seperate entry foyer was an unexpected pleasant surprise. I presume this is unique to this particular unit and is a beautiful addition. The condo is tastefully decorated, well maintained, and very clean. The kitchen shows signs of some wear but is very well stocked should you decide to actually cook in it (we never cook on vacation). Having a washer and dryer was a definite plus. The view from the balcony was indeed priceless. The unit is closer to the water than we expected from the photos. Something to consider, however, is that because of the design of the building, the balconies are not completely private. You will see and most likely hear your neighbors if they are out when you are. Adding unit 9306 would have created more privacy. The resort itself is quite beautiful. The property is very well maintained. As stated in many reviews, there is no parking within the resort itself which we felt to be a definite plus. We used the shuttle carts often (related to an ankle injury) and found them to be very efficient and the drivers friendly. Nice job guys. Our only disappointment was that the restaurant/bar and front desk were still not completed when we were there. I can't imagine why the completion is taking so long but feel it will be a huge improvement when it is. Without a doubt, we would stay in this condo again.