Working with Kate was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She's incredibly friendly and…read moregenuinely easy to work with, which made the whole process feel smooth and enjoyable. Kate clearly knows her stuff. Her knowledge of the local areas and properties - especially when it comes to vacation rentals on the North Shore - gave us a lot of confidence, and she consistently offered thoughtful insights that helped us make better decisions. We also really appreciated how she went the extra mile by doing FaceTime walkthroughs of properties, which made a huge difference when we couldn't be there in person. She was always responsive and quick to get back to us, keeping everything moving efficiently - especially during a tight escrow timeline where timing really mattered. Her ability to stay on top of details and keep things progressing made a big impact. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend Kate to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely enjoyable realtor to work with.

So the wife and I recently met with Kathy. She is a complete…read morejoy to work with. She sat us down and explained exactly what we needed to do to get into a home. Because of some bumps in the road in our past she gave us guidence and then told us exactly what we needed to do. We are not in our first home yet, however, she has helped us out tremendously to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Husband and I were purchasing our first home. We have a growing family and needed a bigger home…read morethan what we had. We found a home and was ready to get it. We began working with Katherine for a USDA loan and she basically told us we were okay as far as requirements/income etc. However, our realtor (Joy from Sothebys) insisted we go to another lender because she "didn't have a good feeling about Katherine" So we went to another lender and did everything we needed only to waste our time and NOT get approved and delayed 2 more weeks. So we went back to Katherine who already got our "conditional" approval. Both our realtor and the sellers (Eric Yama-Kauai Realty) were VERY pushy with Katherine and putting a LOT of pressure on her and DEMANDING things. Which she DID get done and on time. Yet when it came to getting paperwork needed from others it wasn't as "pressured" as they did to Katherine. It was obvious that nobody believed Katherine could get us a loan. We had a lot of debt we acquired since our pre-kid days but we did whatever we needed to do in order to GET approved. In the end Katherine DID get us approved for the loan yet even when she told them we were approved they (realtors) were still pressing at her. I absolutely LOVE Katherine and would HIGHLY recommend her especially if you are purchasing your first home. She was honest and upfront with us the entire time. She worked HARD for us and did what needed to be done to get the loan. We live in Līhu'e and have 3 kids (age 5 and under) and there were times I had to go back and forth to Kapa'a twice even three times a day to sign new paperwork but it was all worth it! MAHALO NUI LOA Katherine for giving us the chance to actually OWN a home on our homeland :) I am hawaiian blood and thought that the only way I could ever buy a home here was through Hawaiian Home Lands (which has a LONG waiting list and process) but Katherine helped us get the house that WE wanted. TWO THUMBS, 5 STARS to this woman!!

"Tim Could Call Me Today" was my mantra for over one year as Tim Mira diligently searched for the…read more"Right" home for my husband and me on the magical Garden Island of Kauai. Tim represents all that I adore about Kauai's Aloha spirit. Tim is about building relationships - relationships that last a lifetime. He treats his clients with integrity and respect - as though they are Ohana (family). By taking the time to get to know my husband and me, he helped us to formulate the lifestyle we're hoping to lead on Kauai. As stated, Tim treated us with integrity. He steered us away from properties that would not have met our long-term needs. Tim's genuine concern for our best interest was demonstrated each of the multiple times (4 total) we made offers on Kauai houses. Tim spoke candidly to us re: the asking price of each of these houses and, given the need for obvious repairs, how realistic the asking price was. Tim wanted us to get good value for our money - not be saddled with a "money pit". Additionally, Tim did not pressure us to bid higher on highly competitive houses for sale. Rather, he informed us re: the degree of competition and encouraged us to make "our best effort," which would be in alignment with our interest and finances. Tim has an astute ability to visually inspect a home. For example, with the first house we looked at, Tim pointed out foundational cracks, leaking plumbing under the house, as well as other issues which could have been problematic and costly for us. Availability is key to any professional relationship, be that with one's realtor or one's doctor. It's nearly impossible for one professional to carry 100% of the required work effort. Tim realizes this and has built "Team Mira" with his bright and enthusiastic niece, Nagel. Tim and Nagel consistently worked collaboratively to contact us regarding homes new to the market and to immediately address our issues. Team Mira worked closely with our Seller's agent to finalize our home purchase expeditiously (45 days). Despite being in the most beautiful new home I can imagine - a property that truly reflects how I want to live my life - I felt a sense of loss when our purchase was complete. Tim's encouragement and support had become a meaningful, positive aspect of my life. Tim has since reassured me that vibrant living on Kauai (my goal) includes maintaining friendships and connections. Not only do I feel blessed with the "Right" house, but also extremely blessed to be living among people - like Tim - that so readily share the Aloha Spirit, truly helping me feel "at home"! Thank you, Tim Mira! Susan Weeks and John Mullen

It was a true pleasure to work with Tim Mira! Great…read morecommunication, listening in on our expectations, researching well the comparable properties to arrive at pricing and very proactively marketing our property. Our pleasure to strongly recommend Tim Mira, who can successfully leverage his wide and deep network to find the right buyer, sharing enthusiastically about your property and closing like one of the best real estate professionals on Kauai, which Tim is!

Yvonne is the best of the best! She will not only tell you what you have to do to sell your home,…read morebut also assist you in getting it done. We were off-Island homeowners and she was a great help in replacing our kitchen appliances. She measured, ordered, received deliveries and made arrangements for installation of all appliances. She truly cares about her clients and will help you every step of the way.

Ready for a long list of superlatives? I first found Yvonne online after having a disappointing…read morerelationship with another agent. One of the top agents on the island, hands down- but don't let the top ten production on Kauai be the only thing you look at. She knows the island like the back of her hand. That knowledge gives her the insight to give the best advice when looking to purchase or sell a property on the island. We've bought and sold multiple properties on the island and every time Yvonne has come through. She's willing to do whatever it takes to get the transaction done smoothly and as quickly as possible, which means she'll do the little things that other agents won't do for their customers (I've even seen her pick up a paint brush to do touch ups herself). Not only does she have an intimate knowledge of the entire island, but she also has a long list of contacts of good people to work with. When we've used someone Yvonne has recommended, we've never come away disappointed. Our relationship has been so good, we visit with her every time we come to the island, even if we aren't doing a real estate transaction. I now consider her not only an excellent real estate agent, but also a friend.

Carol represented us in the sale of our condo. We had multiple offers within a couple of days, and…read moreone offer even above asking price! Her photos and marketing ability, along with her good reputation sold our condo for us in less than one week! She is the best in the business!

Carol assisted our family with finding the perfect home on Kauai. Having been in the business for…read moredecades, Carol's experience and vast local knowledge were on full display. During our lengthy search, she provided valuable insight that helped us avoid several pitfalls and guided us to the perfect property. We truly believe that if we did not have an agent with Carol's level of professionalism and expertise, we would surely have made a poor decision along the way. Ultimately, Carol found us the perfect home, and used superb negotiation and organizational skills to smoothly handle the transaction. We could not be happier with her performance. She really looked out for our family. As experienced home owners, we have worked with many agents. Carol is simply the best and a joy to work with!

Big thanks to Sarah for being on top of my travel needs. From getting us a place to even a car…read morerental .. it's hard to trust these days. will be back real soon and I will must definitely recommend her services.

Island Rentals Property Management is under new ownership (since 2018). It's actually changed…read morehands a few times since we have been with them as landlords, and we love the new owners. Sarah is very hands on, proactive, attentive to detail and yet still keeps an eye on the bottom line. She has previous extensive property management experience and works hard to keep her units taken care of. Jamey handles maintenance and rehab work. He is also very attentive to detail and plans ahead for ways to make future needed maintenance easier as well. We found out a few months ago that a lot of maintenance had been deferred for years plus our unit had a lot of annoying issues (who wants to sit on a rocking toilet?!). They want to help keep our unit in great shape, so our renters are happy, and so that our investment is taken care of and lasts. And, we want that, too. They came up with a plan and estimates. Both Sarah and Jamey were great to work with. We ended up doing a partial rehab, but the place looks better than when we had bought it. They helped a lot with picking out new flooring, new paint, and other things like faucets and sinks that honestly we didn't have much prior experience with. Sarah was great about keeping me in the loop by texting, calling, or emailing me to let me know the status of projects/issues (as is typical with rehabs, things didn't always go according to plan). She also sent pictures and videos of the issues, so we could understand the need to tweak our original plan as well as pictures/videos of the finished work (the flooring looks amazing!!!). Because the rehab was not planned for, both of them found creative ways to help us stay at or below our budget which we really appreciated. Everyone who has seen our unit loves it! I highly recommend Island Rentals whether you are a owner or renter!

I never leave reviews, but once in a blue moon I do business with a company that's so exceptional,…read moreand whose staff is so above and beyond that I find myself looking for outlets to let others know of my experience. This is the case with the people at Garden Island Properties. A week prior to our departure, we sadly had to cancel our travel to Kauai Island because our daughter was hospitalized. I had already paid in full for our three week rental (60 days prior to our departure date) and I did not purchase insurance. This could have been the end of the story because everyone had already been paid. But, the people at Garden Island Properties worked tirelessly to find another renter so we could recover some of our money. The humanity they showed, and the effort they made on our behalf has made me a loyal customer, and I plan to use them to help me with future rental properties going forth. I will also purchase travel insurance!

1 Star -- WARNING: This property management company will take your money and put your family at…read morerisk. We booked a week at Mele Kai (March 11-18) for two families, including kids, one of whom was celebrating a birthday on the island. Nearly $8,000. On March 10, with a massive Kona storm bearing down on Kauai, we reached out to Garden Island Properties to discuss our options. Our VRBO messages went unanswered. Our phone call went unanswered. When we finally got a text response, they told us the rain is what gives Kauai its nickname "The Garden Island" and suggested we bring "a flexible plan and rain gear." We weren't being difficult. We wrote back and told them we weren't opposed to being rained on -- our concern was flooding, loss of power, or being stuck on the island. I asked them directly: "Will my family be safe during this massive storm in your place?" Their response? They told us, "I don't mean to downplay the news coverage, but this is fairly typical winter weather for Kauai." They assured us the rental was "not located in a flood zone." Fairly typical winter weather. Not in a flood zone. Here's what actually happened: The Governor declared a STATE OF EMERGENCY. Roads in Poipu -- the exact neighborhood of this house -- were closed due to flooding. Ho'one Road and Ku'ai Road, right by this property, were shut down. The islands were hit with up to 44 inches of rain and 135-mph winds. Schools and government offices closed. Over 120,000 customers lost power across the state. Beaches were closed under brown water advisories warning of sewage overflow and hazardous bacteria. The Red Cross and Salvation Army mobilized relief efforts. Residents were evacuated into emergency shelters. So much for "fairly typical winter weather." So much for "not in a flood zone." And here's what makes it worse: the forecast they themselves included in their own message showed 90-100% chance of rain with thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 50 mph for EVERY SINGLE DAY of our trip. Their own evidence showed this was not typical. They sent it to us and still told us to come. We never made it to Kauai. We couldn't. It would have been dangerous and irresponsible to bring our families -- our kids -- into that situation. Garden Island Properties refused any refund. VRBO has been contacted twice by phone, was promised a resolution email both times, and as of this writing we've received nothing. $8,000. Gone. For a house we never stepped foot in, on an island we never reached, during a declared state of emergency that the property manager called "fairly typical." This is not a review about the weather. Nobody controls the weather. This is a review about a property management company that had every piece of information -- including their own forecast -- telling them this was a dangerous, historic storm, and they still chose to encourage a family with children to fly into it rather than do the right thing. I asked them point blank if my family would be safe. They couldn't even answer the question. They chose profit over safety. Period. If you are considering booking with Garden Island Properties, understand this: when things go wrong -- and in Hawaii, weather can go very wrong -- this company will not have your back. They will take your money, send you a canned aloha, and wish you luck.

Debi is one of the best realtors on Kauai! Being a first time home-buyer, she walked me through…read moreeach step and answered any questions she could. With her help, we were the top bidders to purchase the house of our dreams! Mahalo Debi!