My husband and I had a great vacation at Paradise At The Plantation. Alanna our host made our stay…read morevery easy from the second I talked to her I knew this would be the perfect spot for us. There are so many wonderful things I loved about this property 1. The Master Bathroom has a soaker tub. His and her vanities and a shower. It also has an extra large walk-in closet. 2. Garage to park in. 3. Large lanai loved eating our meals out there. Great quality barbecue. 4. Pool and gym. We were able to work out each morning. 5. The area had great hiking. 6. Alanna is an amazing host. Her condo is immaculately clean. Aloha. I shall be back.

Staying here was a top-notch experience! My family came to Kauai to celebrate my dad's full…read morerecovery after a nasty fall from a ladder + major surgery (on his 65th birthday!). Paradise at the Plantation was exactly the right choice for our trip. Alanna (the owner) was helpful, communicative, and extremely detail-oriented. My parents say the bed in the master bedroom is one of the most comfortable they've ever slept in. Loved having morning coffee on the lanai overlooking the pool, and jogging around the resort grounds, including some jogs to Wylie and Sea Lodge beaches (it's a steep climb but worth it!). Paradise at the Plantation was ideally located for exploring the North Shore, Hanalei, and beyond. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if I'm ever lucky enough to get to go back to Kauai!

This place is so tranquil it made my vacation worth the trip. The grounds beautiful to just stroll…read morearound. The staff very happy to see us visiting. My unit was a one bedroom and it was huge. The location was minute's from food, groceries and fun shopping and awesome beach locations.

A wonderful place to stay in Princeville. We had a 3rd floor condo with a full…read morekitchen/dishwasher/washer and dryer and great views. It was really clean and comfortable and perfectly located close to amazing beach areas. Kitchen was stocked with plates/glasses/ pots and storage containers. They provided beach towels and a cooler too. We were also able to have some quiet time and relax with making dinner and having a glass of wine on the patio. The internet was free and worked really well. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating with all our needs. On our last day we had to check out early (10am) but our flight was not until 7pm. The front desk offered to hold our baggage (so we don't have to risk any breakins to our vehicle while parked at beach parks) and also offered us a complimentary room to shower and get ready before we leave for our flight and this was after checkout!! we have never had that much of courtesy showed to us before and was very impressed by it. Also they let us use the beach towels for the rest of the day. I highly recommend this place for your Kauai visit!

This cottage is a perfect vacation rental if you like to feel the unique qualities of the community…read moreyou're visiting. HMBC's openness lets you enjoy the warmth, the wetness, and the beauty of Hanalei Bay in a low-key way that lets you feel like you really live there. Maybe I am reacting to our trip to the Princeville St. Regis hotel for sunset cocktails. That beautiful resort felt like placeless luxury. The views were Hawaiian, but the grand style of the rooms, plentiful central air conditioning, upper-class airs, and property layout were suitable for anywhere from the Caribbean to Mexico to wherever... My preference is to stay where the local touch is celebrated. So..., HMBC is not endlessly elegant, it's a beach cottage. But, it is definitely my type of place! HMBC's front lawn leads directly to a very swimmable, less crowded area of Hanalei Bay. We walked 4 miles roundtrip on the Bay every morning, crossing the two local rivers coming into the sea at different places each day as the sands shifted. We took our first swim of the day on our pre-brekfast treks, and decided that the placement of the cottage was enough to ensure a wonderful vacation. The building is smartly designed with a large picture window in the living room. You can sit on the couch or one of the two reclining chairs, and watch the water, surfers, and swimmers go by. Moreover, the furniture and decorations feel well-designed, thought-out, sturdy and in excellent shape. Nothing is beachy, sticky, or falling apart. Suzanne, the owner, knows how to add touches to the property let us feel even more comfortable and able to relax. The building is well maintained and clean, which is not unique but noteworthy because those basic qualities are not universal in Hanalei! There are also nice, if somewhat common extras like a reasonable selection of pots and pans, microwave, toaster-oven, a charcoal BBQ, wide-screen TVs, full-size new refrigerator, comfortable chairs, washing soap, beach towels, extra towels of all types, and other reassuring amenities. We also liked the lock-box on the porch. That arrangement was new to us, but it let us lock up, swim, and not worry about losing the key on the beach. The books, games, and beach-gazing telescope in the living room were truly above-and-beyond treats. So was assortment of beach toys and mats and chairs that were in excellent shape and felt clean. We even appreciated the unique photographs on the walls and the other artwork that was unique and felt just right. We traveled with friends who rented a cottage across the grass from us. Their place is owned by a different member of the extended family that owns 5 adjacent waterfront units (and more elsewhere in the country). We felt lucky to have chosen HMBC because our owners seemed to understand what boosts a vacation. Our cottage had a gas stove, which I much prefer over the electric one our friends had. Adding gas must be costly, but it let us enjoy cooking more. Plus, there is a washing machine and gas clothes drier at the cottage which was both handy and free ... our friends had to pay several dollars to dry their clothes at an underpowered electric drier. (Come on owners of the other cottages... you're charging $400+ a night and then you make your guests put in quarters to wash and dry their clothes?? I am sure glad HMBC's washing and drying were not nickel and dime annoying extras. I mean, do you want to carry a bag full of quarters from the mainland in case you need to do laundry? Geeze!) Another special at HMBC is its lovely, hot-water plumbed, outdoor shower. We also appreciated that our kitchen was stocked with matches (our friends had none) and lighter fluid (again, they had none). Our friends even had to ask the housekeepers cleaning other cottages for more toilet paper. You're given the owner's telephone number is case of any problems. We had an incident: the clothes drier started smoking with an electrical smell as soon as we turned it on one morning. Suzanne had someone check the problem that afternoon and, when it turned out the motor had burned out, had a new drier installed the next morning. She was very, very responsive, came out herself to make sure we were okay, and ensured that the minor problem was solved. That visit, by the way, is when we discovered how delightful and friendly Suzanne is! Overall, in our opinion HMBC is excellently laid out, well taken care of, and, well..., as good as it gets.

Fall asleep to the sound of waves crashing out in Hanalei Bay? Walk to town for coffee and…read morebreakfast (or drinks and dinner at night; no need for a designated driver here!)? Views of Bali Hai from your front lawn? If you want the quintessential Hawaii experience, then stay here! The Moon Beach cottage is on the rustic side (think gecko visitors)--but that's part of its charm. Do yourself a favor and use the outside shower as your primary one (it's amazing to look up at Bali Hai as you lather up). The bed is a lot more comfortable than it looks, which is a big plus in my book. One night it got a bit noisy as some kids were partying on the beach--but everyone else we ran into was nice and respectful (and quiet). Sitting in the living room on the rattan furniture with the windows open and watching the surfers and the waves is pure heaven! It's one of the lesser-expensive places in Hanalei, but at $1,950 for the week it might be above some people's price range. But you are right on Weke road (multi-million-dollar real estate)--in walking distance to town and with direct ocean views. Also, the house sits on a big lot. There's even a neighborhood cat and dog who come by from time to time to say hello--just welcoming you to the neighborhood with that ol' Aloha spirit. Skip Poipu. Stay here. (You can thank me later...)

Rustic charm! Incredible ocean views! You can see whales. albatrosses, and Hawaiian Nene geese…read morefrom the back patio. Dave went the extra mile for us. Mahalo! Ken

This is by far the worst place I have ever stayed at. There is extreme heat, no AC, and none of the…read morefans work. The place is absolutely filthy and the worst thing I have ever been to

We rented 2-109 for at the cliffs at 3811 Edwards Road…read morePrinceville Hawaii For a week the place was dirty blinds falling apart no dishwasher soap bid bad spots on the carpet in the living room they left a note telling us the dryer was not working properly but never sent anybody to fix it the week we were there the master bathroom shower and tub facets don't work and the vent above the shower is dirty around both toilets it was disgusting and nobody cleaned the hair traps in the bathrooms in a while yes we stayed there because we didn't have the money to move and surprise they never returned my calls, but the topper of all toppers was the fact that on Monday morning at 7 o'clock workers, above me with their tools, sawing and making lots of noise and doing this and doing that because they're are redoing the properties above me and we had that for the last three days with no response from the owners or the rental company I'm a bit upset because every morning I had to get up early on my vacation whether I wanted to or not When I drilled people of why I was not notified I was told that owners and rentals companies were asked not to rent in building 2 because work was being done but what a surprise they rented . I would never use this company again they don't care after they get the money. Thank you Marsha 2-109 the cliffs

My first visit to this beautiful island of Kauai. Rented a condo from this amazing establishment…read moreand I have been very impressed. They are very friendly and professional. They left my keys and welcome packet at my car rental so that when I picked up my car, I was ready to come "home" for the week The property itself at Nihilani Condos, Princeville, had a Bali Hai View, garage, 3 bedrooms and just a beautiful grounds. The entire experience was excellent. Will use Kauai Vacation Rentals again during our next visit

The beach was great. A little hard to get directions on line but once found . Thanks to a post on…read moreyelp

My family and I stayed at the Dali Hale Estate for 7 days to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary…read more It was an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience. The property was amazing with 8 bedrooms (4 upstairs and 4 downstairs), a huge kitchen, a family room, sitting room and media room there was plenty of room for everyone. It was beautifully kept and was stocked with towels, toys, and sports equipment. The house manager was readily available to answer any questions. The walk down to Secret Beach has 360 steep stairs so it was a workout getting back up but the beach is breaking and very quiet although you may see a little bit of nude bathing. The house offers the most amazing views of the ocean, sand and lighthouse. I would highly recommend!

I can't speak more highly of Mike, who helped make our family vacation in Kauai so special and…read morememorable. From stocking our fridge for our arrival to guiding us along the Kalalau trail to scheduling impromptu surf lessons, Mike simply does it all, imparting his insight and local knowledge every step of the way. Most importantly, Mike was ever so gracious, friendly and thoughtful. We will miss Mike nearly as much as we'll miss the island, and look forward to staying in touch. You will not be disappointed by enlisting Mike's services and he will go out of his way to ensure a magical stay you wont forget. - The Bushanskys

We recently hired Mike as our concierge and all-around go-to guy for all our vacation needs in…read moreHawaii. Besides having great knowledge of the area and people, Mike was probably the most responsive vendor we worked with. We found a lot of vendors took days and sometimes a week or two to respond to emails/calls, but Mike responded within the same day. Mike helped us with all of our needs, from scouting rental properties, acting as a hiking/kayaking guide, to helping us set up for a private wedding. Mike is easy going, friendly, and willing to help with whatever your needs are. All our guests loved having Mike around too, who filled us in on the land, culture, and people. Mike really helped make our vacation an enjoyable adventure!

We stay in another nearby unit. Very nice location to engoy Kauai without paying much higher…read moreprices at others. Great kitchens to make meals with large dinning area. STAIRS..to upper level, one step in lower level. Always check about stairs at any unit here in Kauai!!! NO AC - Another item to ask about. Tradewins here make these condos much cooler than many. The pool is small but nice and hardly used. Parking much better than many condos. Right out the front door of Westin Hotel and their ocean views. While here enjoy the 5 star St Regis hotel...valet park for free with just a tip. We drove a short ways to enjoy Hanalai Beach most times. Foodland a bit higher than Costco but local and friendly. Aloha!

My mother and I rented this unit for a week while I did field work in Kauai. The unit is located in…read morea quiet area of Princeville and is within a quick walk to a stunning beach. The accommodations were great with very nice beds and bedding, nice kitchen appliances and Satellite TV and Wifi. Since this was a work trip for me, I found the amenities very useful as well as the ample space. We made use of the local grocery stores and cooked-in most nights and the kitchen was very well stocked. I also very much appreciate the prompt response from Blair Pruitt. He was able to fit us in and we couldn't beat the price anywhere. Thanks again for a wonderful stay and I will be recommending the condo to future Kauai travelers. Mahalo