Danette is the leading real estate agent for Princeville, Kaua'i, and handles the entire island…read more She mostly works with clients by direct referral and word of mouth vs dumping thousands of dollars in marketing ads. She doesn't need to; once a client works with her, no one else will do. She has a tremendously loyal following, especially in the luxury ($5M-$25M) market. We are grateful to have found Danette to help us navigate. She is reliable and always looks out for her clients' best interests. She has a high degree of integrity and is well versed in the fluctuating real estate market in Kaua'i. She is creative on terms and problem solving and is super responsive. In addition to being a phenomenal realtor, Danette is a gem of a human being surrounded by a great team and a wonderful family.

My husband and I reached out to Danette when we were in the early stages of wanting to find a…read moreproperty on Kauai to buy. Danette was fantastic from our first correspondence right up till we closed and even the months following, checking in with us on our buy. She was professional, answered all our (many) questions, and we really felt so at ease through the whole process. The best in our opinion!

Renting a Princeville condo managed by Na Pali. Arrived to a clean, well equipped 2 bedroom unit…read more Furnished nicely. All appliances are in good condition. Only critique is that 2 overhead light bulbs were burned out. I found new bulbs in the supply closet and replaced them. Condo is located on the Makai golf course. Pretty view looks out towards the ocean. Quiet and peaceful complex. The pool is clean. The hot tub is out of service with no repair date predicted. Despite these shortcomings I plan to return next year.

I recently used this realty agency for a 2 week vacation home rental for the second time. It…read moreappears that the first time, "we just lucked out" because the home we rented had been newly renovated. We were very excited to have the experience again and paid 2,600/week for a wonderful looking rental next to the beach. The price of this property was in line given location and size relative to the others listed on their website. NOT. We arrived at a house which was much older than appeared in the pictures on the website (scary flashback to online dating experience right now). It was a 2 bedroom with an additional master suite loft; we quickly discovered that one of the bedrooms was filled with mold as one of our party cannot tolerate it and couldn't go into that room. The floor in that room was not redone like the rest of the house; it was faded linoleum with what looked like cigarette burns all over it. Upon moving one of the beds to another room so that it could be used, there was a hole about the size of a golf ball that led directly under the house. Now in Kauia in this kind of house that actually means it leads outside, as there is no built basement AT ALL. Within three days, one of the burners on the electric (eek) stove had burnt out, the ballasts on the fluorescent lights in the bathroom and kitchen were fried (they're old, just fiddle with it a bit to turn it on said the realty - ??! huh?? I don't want to do that on vacation) and the dryer blew out. The worse is in this tropical paradise, we discovered many of the screens in the door and skylights had holes in them, so mosquitoes were streaming in day and night. The house had no broadband and promised a BBQ, which turned out to be an old portable hibachi that had rusted out, under the house. We had to call the realty to bring us another one. When asked why they would rent a house in such disrepair for this amount of money, they said, they do not really manage this house, they merely handle the bookings. What I ask is the point in renting a house all the way from New York City with an agency which can't quality control the condition of a property???

Working with Anne Eliason was one of the best decisions we made in this entire home buying process…read more We were buying from out of state, which could have been a nightmare, but Anne made it feel manageable the whole way through. She put in a ton of time for us including walking the property, helping us think through tradeoffs, coordinating inspections, and staying on top of every detail. She was always responsive and gave us straight, honest input, which I really value. What stood out most is that she genuinely cared about getting us into the right home, not just closing a deal. There were multiple points in the process where her guidance made a real difference, and I don't think we would have landed this house without her. Even after closing, she's continued to help us get settled and navigate things locally, which says a lot. If you're looking for someone who will put in the work, be honest with you, and actually advocate for your best outcome, I'd strongly recommend Anne.

Anne just helped my wife and I close on a Kauai condo in Poipu Kai Resort. I cannot tell you how…read moreAmazing it was to work with Anne. We have purchased many properties over the last 10 years and Anne's experience, thoroughness and "easy to work with" attitude was the BEST! We felt that when any issue came up, she had an answer or a person who could get us an answer. She also has an impressive list of island contractors who can help out with any work that needs to be done. We hope to purchase more properties on Kauai and if we do, Anne is our FIRST and ONLY call!

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.

I was walking to the beach and on the way there was an open house sign. I went there and looked at…read morethe condo and in the first 5 minutes I knew I wanted to buy it and had to make an offer immediately. So who to call will answer the phone immediately. Moksha was first on my mind because I used her previously and her services were prompt, clear, impeccable, explanation of every detail, and immediate. Moksha answered my phone call immediately, and to make a long story short the sale happened. I requested to make an offer and noted some things need to be updated. Moksha communicated with the seller's agent promptly and the offer was placed. Throughout the entire process Moksha was attentive and gave immediate attention to every question we had about the condo and closing. It was a tremendous help, especially since my husband had many many questions, and she responded immediately to whatever came from the seller, seller's agent, or the title company. We are extremely pleased with Moksha's service she provided throughout the entire process with a great deal of knowledge in real estate regarding approach ??? buyer, seller, and escrow/title company. We also were very relaxed while working with Moksha. Her attitude, communication, always came with a smile. Very comforting when investing in a large purchase. Moksha you did not sway from gracefulness, professionalism and knowledge, just like the very first time you helped us to buy a house here in Princeville. Definitely one of the best real estate agents to work with. We have been buying property for 20 years and we do know the difference between the good and the best.

Moksha is a rock star. She thinks about clients first. We hired her to help our family navigate the…read moreHawaii real estate market- and we're so glad we did. She knows a ton about the HI market, and never once gave us bad information. She worked on our behalf tirelessly, on and off of business hours. She negotiated a great discount off of list price for our family. She taught us a lot about how to see value in homes in HI (it's different from the mainland!) and gave us great market insights in both Kauai and Oahu. Moksha's thoroughness, commitment, integrity, bubbly demeanor, negotiation chops and flat out refusal to quit make her a gem of a person not just as a realtor but also as a person. We would want her on our team forever if we could have it our way- but we're glad she's moving on to do the same for the next family that she did for our family. We can't express our gratitude enough for the commitment and integrity Moksha showed us. She's earned every positive thing people (and we) have to say about her.

Nancy is a great person to work with. Her hard work and diligence is what led us to find our home…read more We were always at ease in our decisions as she is very down to earth and just a super friendly person! She is highly knowledgeable about the real estate market on Kauai, and the specific details of all the areas. She also knows all the beaches. I highly recommend Nancy as a realtor.

Nancy was my agent when I purchased my home in 2018 and also when I recently sold it. I highly…read morerecommend her as she not only is extremely knowledgeable about the Kauai market, but is also one of the hardest workers I know. She will work endlessly to make sure your needs are taken care of whether you're a buyer or seller.

We recently stayed at the most beautiful home just an 8 minute walk from Poipu Beach. There were 9…read moreof us and I don't think we could have found a better home for our family. It was gorgeous, clean and well-stocked with beach supplies. The communication with Princeville Vacation Rentals was top-notch! I planned this trip for almost a year and I was always impressed by PVR. Whenever I had a question, they were quick to respond. All communication was done via email before our stay and went smoothly. Not long before our trip, I requested to add one more days stay and it was no problem at all. The check in process upon arrival was easy thanks to the directions provided. When we left the home after vacation, my Husband learned that he had left his wedding ring at the home. He was on the flight home when he realized it. PVR went above and beyond to locate his ring and return it to us! I can't tell you how grateful we are to the staff and housekeeping of PVR. The next time that we visit Kauai, we will most certainly rent a home from PVR again. Kari & Jeff H

We stayed in unit N27B. The pictures do not do this condo justice. Clean and updated with beautiful…read moreviews in a beautiful neighborhood. Hosts were extremely responsive and helpful when needed.

We had a great experience with Oceanfront. The communication was thorough and timely. We did ask…read morefor an extra blanket in the unit and they provided the next day which was a Sunday. The unit itself was clean and well-equipped. Exactly as described.

We stayed at Alii Kai Resort in Princeville and the condo was a 10 out of 10! No complaints. It was…read morewell furnished and also well stocked with beach toys, towels, chairs, etc and stocked with everything you need in the kitchen and also included umbrellas. Our experience with Oceanfront Realty was also 10 out of 10 - super easy to work with and no issues whatsoever - thank you! We will be back:) !