I had Kauai Island Experience set me up with a north shore beach villa and all the activities for…read moremy family and I. We ended up saving hundreds of dollars as the staff has connections to some of the best properties on the island. We also ended up going stand-up paddling up rivers and liked it so much we had private surf lessons for the whole family. The best part is that the staff knows the island, they're safe/professional and they don't overcharge. Kauai Island Experience was able to hook us up with adventures not in any guide book. We referred our friends as well and they felt the same. Mike and the highly trained professionals will surely make your trip unforgettable. I'd also recommend going out on a fishing trip. I caught my first marlin and it was incredible. The best part was that their chefs cooked up the catch island style and we ate like kings for the rest of the trip. Can't wait to go back to my friends at Kauai Island Experience next year~ Mahalo!!

Mike is wonderful. He is maybe the kindest, warmest guy on the island…read more We did a canoe sail to scatter my Mother's ashes in Hanalei Bay and he could not have been more understanding, appropriately compassionate, fun (he even made it fun at times!), he did a great job taking social cues and gave my siblings and I just the experience we wanted. Del (I think) his shipmate was also lovely. We wanted to use them again for other activities that he offers but ran out of time, we were there for a wedding, turns out those things are kind of consuming. I would use him again for lessons, tours or anything of that nature when we come back. Thank you, Mike for giving us a little history, making us laugh and giving us such a wonderful goodbye to our Mother...bless you.

Great! So professional, on time, clean ride and friendly. Definitely recommend, love these guys !read more

Highly, highly recommended. I'd chartered their service for friends visiting from Japan. Not…read morewanting to pay an exorbitant amount for a rental car, nor the hassle of returning it, Kauai Transport Service was the way to go. Pristine luxury SUV, great communication and the best service.

Our experience with Napali Experience was truly unforgettable! Captain Kylie and deckhand Jay made…read morethe tour so special, sharing fascinating stories and insights about Hawaiian history, culture, and the Na Pali Coast throughout the day. There were three standout moments for us: snorkeling alongside sea turtles, witnessing two incredible pods of dolphins in their natural habitat, and being dipped into the famous fertility waterfall--a memory my husband and I will cherish forever. The Na Pali coastline is absolutely breathtaking. Seeing the towering cliffs and dramatic mountain ranges from the water gives you a whole new appreciation for just how vast, rugged, and remote this part of Kauai truly is. It's incredible to imagine what life must have been like for those who once called this coastline home. We can't recommend Napali Experience enough. Thank you to Kylie, Jay, and the entire team for creating such a memorable and once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

We had the most amazing time on the Na Pali experience. This company provides high quality…read moreexperience! Best Na Pali Coast boat tour! We had Captain Dan and Colline as our tour guides they were phenomenal. My dad got seasick halfway through the ride and Colline was so sweet. She even had Ginger chews for him. We were able to see the caves. We had an amazing experience getting up close and personal with spinner dolphins that were right on the side of the boat. What a once in a lifetime experience ! We also got to snorkel for just a bit! Overall this new form of boat felt less turbulence. The views were just stunning would come back time and time again best Nepali Coast experience ever! Parking for $20 was the only downside

What an amazing experience! Really words and pictures will never do any justice. This is something…read moreyou will just have to experience in person. The staff made us all feel like family and showed us a great time. Put it on your bucket list!

The sunset cruise with Holo Holo Charters down the Nāpali Coast was an unforgettable experience. We…read morebooked it to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday, and it was perfect from start to finish. Captain Max was incredible--his sense of humor kept us laughing even as the rain and mist rolled in. The two women on the crew (I wish I could remember their names) were fantastic, making sure everyone was comfortable and answering all our questions with a smile. The playlist on board was spot on, setting the perfect vibe. I wish I could find it on Spotify! Despite the weather, the views were breathtaking, and getting a little drenched just added to the adventure. The food was delicious, especially the smoked pork, salad, and fresh fruit, and my husband loved the mai tais. Even without the sunset, the whole experience was magical. After chatting with other travelers, I'm convinced we had one of the best tours available. especially after talking to a couple at our hotel pool who had paid more than we did and only got snacks limited alcohol. I can't recommend Holo Holo Charters enough, and I'm already looking forward to trying their breakfast or snorkel cruise next time. If you're looking for an amazing adventure, this is it!

While name calling and distraction seem to be BOBs main business practice the simple facts are…read morehere: #1 - I was billed $6,206.54 by TDB rentals (Who is not a manager, owner, or in anyway connected to teh property nothing but a middle man to make money for themselves) but while I was staying at the property I discovered the owner charged only $3,543.14. A NET RIP OFF / SCAM / Theft of $2,663.40 or 75% up-charge. I wonder what that money was for? #2 - Your email stated "Famous Hideaway Beach is just 2 blocks away!" TRUTH - Hideaway Beach is 1.3 mile walk while that is no big deal it is quite a walk for little children twice a day and most certainly not 2 blocks. #3 - Your email stated "just one block to the ocean and beach!" TRUTH - The property is 1/2 or a little over 1/2 mile from a bluff with steep cliffs to see the ocean. No beach access without climbing gear so not great fro small children.

We rented three villas in the Princeville HI resort area through TBD. The places themselves were…read morefine, with varying levels of updating. One unit looked like it hadn't had anything done to it since initially being built, but everything worked and it was clean, just very dated. My review centers around TBD service. Upon arrival after 10pm, we discovered the lock box for one of our rentals wouldn't open with the code TBD provided us. The 24-hour lockout company listed on our paperwork stated they didn't handle the unit, so two couples out of our party had to crash on couches. We got an updated lock box code the next morning and all was good. I confirmed with the TBD office contact that we would be refunded for the missed night and he agreed. Well, here we are 10 days, several texts and two voicemails later, no refund. If it takes time to arrange the charge, I can understand. But to go silent to my communications tells me there's something shady going on. I've already opened a BBB complaint to get this moving forward. Shame really. The experience with TBD was otherwise fine, but this lack of action colors my whole review.

Absolutely great to work with! We had a couple rainy days and excursions got cancelled and she…read morewoudl check and give us other things to do and reschedule our events. Really just a great soul. Aloha

Stephanie was so helpful with my recent trip to Kauai with my friends. She answered and returned…read morephone calls, was able to answer all of my questions. Even if i sent a quick text she was able to get back to me with an answer. She provided us with snorkeling and a helicopter tour with flexible dates since the rain was a bit unpredictable out there. She helped us to enjoy as much as we could of Kauai for the short time we were there. Was so beautiful seeing the coast by boat then by helicopter. We got to see whales by boat and helicopter!!! It was well worth it!! Thanks Stephanie

Lilly was absolutely amazing and helped make our cruise experience in Hawaii unforgettable. She…read morewent above and beyond to take care of me and my sister when we started feeling a little nauseous. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine concern for our well-being really stood out. She checked in on us, made sure we were comfortable, and helped us get back to enjoying the trip. It's people like Lilly who make a great experience even better. Her positive attitude and excellent customer service made us feel welcome and cared for throughout the cruise. We truly appreciated everything she did for us and are very grateful for her help. Thank you, Lilly, for making our time on the water so enjoyable and memorable!

Enjoyed an awesome sunset dinner cruise with Blue Dolphin, complete with several close-up whale…read moresightings and a couple dolphins spotted as well. Captain Kai was competent, informative, and very funny, as was crewmember Vayden, and Collin's mai tais are not to be missed. The food onboard was delicious and included traditional Hawaiian pulled pork and teriyaki chicken. Scrumptious cookies and bubbly rounded out the evening. Some things to be aware of: This cruise is on a catamaran; some of our party were expecting a small cruise ship that would have been a smoother ride. Waves are bumpy, and the windier parts of the trip resembled a mild roller coaster--if that's not your thing or you know you can experience some motion sickness, please factor that into your decision to book a trip. That being said, one person in our party experienced some light motion sickness and was really well cared for by the crew. We really appreciated their kindness and support. If you have sturdy sea legs and an adventurous spirit, I'd highly recommend this excursion. The views of Kauai from the ocean are worth it alone, but the information from the captain and crew about the island and its culture are also super valuable. The whole experience also felt very safe; the cruise will not go to areas with high wind/surf, and on our trip the captain explained why he was turning out of the wind/waves when he made that decision.

It's absolutely stunning. I attended a wedding here. The ceremony was beautiful, staff were lovely,…read morefood was excellent. We came back for the breakfast buffet the next morning, which I enjoyed even more than dinner. We also did an afternoon in a cabana on the beach which was a perfect day. The gym, spa and common area looked gorgeous, and I got to see the bride and grooms room - it was beautiful. Valet is $25 for a few hours and then $59 for the day, no self parking. Having said that, I absolutely would never pay $1000 a night to stay here.. who pays that?? Hard pass.

My husband's company had a trip here, we made a mistake with booking so we had to go to a nearby…read moreresort but traveled to 1 Hotel often for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The staff is extremely welcoming. They really want to help you and take every opportunity to. After our realization that our booking wouldn't work (from our own planning error), they used their taxi to drive us to the other resort to make sure we were situated, and gave us waters while we were waiting for the taxi. We tried to tip them and they insisted not to. Kind people with genuine heart. At the buffet breakfast one of the staff even gave my mom a full papaya to take home since they connected over it. Definitely fits the bill for a resort, super clean property with amazing views that make you really feel you're on vacation. It's probably too expensive for our own wallet but since the company covered our meals and things, it was a great experience.

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...)