“Wow! What a view!” It is with humble apologies to John that I write this review. It's been over a year since we stayed at John's condo in Princeville and, in writing a review for a recent trip to another city, I realized that somehow I never left a review for the time we spent there. We arrived at night, found our way to Princeville and fell asleep listening to the ocean waves. Upon waking, I realized that hearing the ocean was nothing compared to the breathtaking view that greeted me. The beautiful Pacific as far as the eye could see! The view is truly spectacular. There's nothing like being able to whale watch from your Lanai! The condo was large and well-equipped. Perfect for our family of three generations. Our toddler child-tested every nook and cranny of the place and came away unscathed. The complex is located close to several shopping and dining options in Princeville. We also made our way over to the St. Regis for Cocktail hour and sunset views over Hanalei Bay. Princeville is a great place to use as a home base from which to explore Kauai. It is much less touristy than the Southern Beach cities, and close enough to drive to everything. The Northern Coast can be a bit rough in the winter months, but there's still plenty to do. John was a great host. From the first e-mail he was friendly and helpful and worked with us to ensure that our vacation time went smoothly. John helped us coordinate delivery of baby gear (portable crib, high chair, etc.) for our stay and even referred us to a local sitter that he knew. He also generously accommodated our request for a later check out time. A belated, but genuinely heartfelt, Mahalo to you for everything! We can't wait to go back!

“Just perfect.” Wonderful location and view. very good size. I miss it. We had an issue on our arrival and the property management company sprang into action and fixed it for us. A+ customer service.

“Princeville gem” We stayed here for a week and enjoyed every minute. The condo was perfect, very spacious, amazing views, lovely lanai.

“Amazing northshore visit..” Loved the property/location; & Cyrila was an absolute joy to work with! :)

“Great Place to Stay!” John was a pleasure to work with and the room is very nice and is in a great location. Only minutes from Hanalei and there is a great view of the ocean only 200 ft from the room. Can't beat the price and we would definitely stay here again. Enjoy!

“A nice property but crowded and hot” I really like the location of the Pali Ke Kua condo's. Easy walking distance to the princeville beach, view of the ocean and easy access to a walking trail. We stayed in unit 241 which was clean and very nice inside. A little worn in places but overall very nice. Another positive is the 1000sq feet and the two beds in the second bedroom making it perfect for a family with more than one child. On the downside the Pali Ke Kua is a very high density condo building that was built before insulation was required so get used to hearing your neighbors talk, shower, flush their toilets etc. If they come home drunk you get to enjoy that also. I've stayed at the Pali Ke Kua twice and both time I have thought the value is excellent considering the views and location. Just be aware it isn't the most quiet location.

“Can I move here?” This is a beautiful condo; spacious, great view, well-appointed. The owner was very easy to work with - responded quickly to my inquiry and I was able to finalize the details within a day. The location is ideal (at least in summertime) - fantastic weather - combination of sunshine and tropical clouds, and nightly rain (no wonder it is so lush). The steep stairs down to Hideaways Beach might not be for everyone, but if you are fairly sturdy, it is just a few minutes down to a great snorkeling beach below the condo. The St Regis Hotel is the next property at the end of the road, with gorgeous views and a variety of food/drink options ($$$), and a lovely beach that is accessible through the hotel or (as we did) down and and then back up 190-ish stairs around the side of the hotel. The condo location is an easy drive to many island wonders: Hanalei (food, shopping, kayaking), Tunnels beach, the famed Kalalau trail, and to other interesting areas: Kilauea lighthouse and the nice outdoor casual shopping/eating area on the road there, other nice beaches, Kapaa, etc. It was not even too hard to drive all the way around the island to go to Waimea canyon and Ko ke state park (with fantastic hiking!). What I liked best: watching the different sky every day and night from the very large, comfortable Lanai after days spent hiking, kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling. And when clear - stars galore. What I liked least: I did not dislike anything. If I could add anything it would be an outdoor jacuzzi for my sore muscles after all the hiking and kayaking we did. There is a deep soaking tub in the master bath, but it was a tad too hot/humid to consider using it.

“Time in paradise” We all enjoyed to stay in this beautiful house in awesome location on Kauai . House has everything that you may need , from stuff to bake cupcakes to soft boards , beach chairs and toys for children . During our stay we had planty of time to check the whole island and can say that Princeville has the best views , beaches and it is the best place to be on the island. If you have a car it's 5-7 minutes ride to the mist beautiful Hanalei beach or also amazing Anini beach. I highly recommend this property and want to be back here the next year !!

“Wow!” I have stayed in Manish's condo four times now and love it! The location is beautiful. The condo is very spacious and comfortable. It has everything you'd need from home including a closet full of fun stuff like snorkeling equipment, tennis rackets, beach gear and beach towels already there! I appreciate how well maintained and clean Manish keeps his condo! Will definitely return many more times!!

“Luxury, affordable Vacation Rental” How often do you see those words together? When you're talking about Nihilani Tropical Villa. Nicely appointed 2 bedroom/2 bath condo located on the interior of the complex. Luxury finishes and thoughtfully furnished with all sorts of beach accessories, books, games and wifi. Netflix account is also available for those nights when you want to watch a movie. Kauai Exclusive also was extremely flexible when we got the check out time wrong and without a word of complaint, let us check out later. Great pool, hot tub and BBQ area with very relaxing atmosphere. It's a newer complex built by a top-notch Hawaiian developer so everything is nice and new. Definitely will keep this as an option for future visits

“Great place to stay” Very well equiped with everything you need more than we expected. Very clean, quite and cozy it felt like home. We will come back next year for sure.

“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!