Gary F.
July 2024
Amazing host, property, very clean, new and convenient location. I highly recommend this rental
A guest from Saline, MI
July 2024
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent experience! Clean, great space, convenient location. Every aspect was just perfect for our family. Thank you.
Paula R.
June 2024
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved our stay, loved our view, hope to be back soon enough.
Shannon M.
May 2024
The condo was a great. Loved the location and the 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms worked out perfectly for adults staying together.
Shannon G.
April 2024
Listing was as advertised. They even had a pack-n-play which was wonderful for our 9mo old. We enjoyed the sand toys, the deck overlooking the pool, and the comfortable beds. Groceries were quite expensive in Princeville. I'd recommend stopping at one of the larger chains on the way.
Paul F.
April 2024
We really enjoyed our stay here. There were 5 of us and it was perfect…plenty of space, plenty of amenities, etc. We loved sitting out on the lanai and being able to access the pool so easily.
Staci P.
March 2024
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great experience renting through Hawaii Life Rentals! The condo was just as described and had everything needed for a wonderful week in Princeville. The balcony was great for enjoying coffee in the morning, we used the hot tub every day, and we loved having grills to cookout. I would highly recommend this condo and would rent through Hawaii Life again!
Veera
February 2024
We were here with my 3 friends for 1 week. Beautiful cozy house and well equipped kitchen. Community pool and jacuzzi were well maintained and clean. We feel the location was great, we had a car so we toured around the island.
The only minus was we couldn’t get a hold of the contact person when we checked in (tried phone or whatsapp) and she didn’t return to us during the entire stay. We had questions about some outdated instructions and a fire alarm that was out of battery and beeping when we arrived.
Despite of this would stay again here, we loved the house and felt very fast like at home.
Joseph M.
January 2024
The location and property itself was fantastic. Plenty of room for our family of four, and the amenities, including the spa, pool and workout room were great.
The downside was that nothing had been cleaned properly prior to our stay; the bath towels had stains on them, so we had to wash / bleach the towels prior to us, and the plates, cups, pans and cooking utensils had food still stuck on them, requiring a deep clean prior to use. We were ecstatic to find that there was a no shoes rule in the house, as we practice the same rules at home, but the carpet was stained and dirty - so we didn’t quite understand why we were asked to remove our shoes - not to mention the fact that we felt rather grossed out walking around the house barefoot.
Would have been totally fine with the somewhat exorbitant cleaning fee, if the place had actually
been cleaned fully prior to our arrival, but I feel
like we got hosed so the house could be cleaned minimally for the next guests.
Easily a 5 star VRBO property if the place were maintained, but I have to give it 3 stars overall given the price we paid for what we got.
Steve L.
December 2023
Perfect size and layout for my family with four high school and college age daughters. Location is perfect for easy access to all the North Shore highlights including Hanalei and surrounding beaches. The condo is an upper floor unit with a garage and view into the pool area. Its very clean and well maintained with new appliances and everything you need to cook for a large crew. Three bathrooms and enough beds to sleep six comfortably plus central air and ceiling fans should you need. You can walk to a nearby beach (although there's a difficult hike up and down to it) and also to the Princeville Center where there's a market and breakfast spot. Beach equipment and toys were provided also. Overall we were super happy with the property and our stay and highly recommend.
Patty B.
November 2023
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect location for our family. We enjoyed the pool and listening to the waterfall from the amazing lanai! Clean and very well equipped with any and all needs for our stay. Great communication both before and during our vacation.
Caleb W.
September 2023
Family friendly and excellent location - would recommend
Danielle H.
July 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This place was perfect for our family!! Everyone had there own bedroom and bathroom. It was very clean, and so cute. It was located close to the market and several restaurants and then just a few minutes to the next little town!! We loved it!! I highly recommend it. We will definitely come again. ❤️
Lesliee M.
June 2023
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Really enjoyed our time at this property. Home was as described and photos as shown. The place was very roomy and comfortable for my family. Island host was very responsive. Our only complaint would be with the mattresses, they could use an upgrade, not very comfy. A great addition for the guest would also be some beach towels, we didn’t have provided for us so had to use bath towels and wash them daily. Those are just recommendations, it didn’t ruin our stay and we would come back again!
Katherine P.
June 2023
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
(1) When we first showed up, I had to "clean" the inside of the dishwasher door panel. It had junk all over it. After two "washes", a lot of the blue detergent still stuck on the bottom & inside of the DW door! Even the handyman said it was dirty & does not work. We handwashed our dishes & pots & pans. Still waiting for appliance credit.(2) The two bottom drawers in the refrigerator were impossible to open & close. The "tracks" were broken. (3) Chest drawers in MBR would fall out when we tried to open them. There were no "tracks" to hold onto them. We left our clothes in our suitcases.(4) We took out the ice chest in the MBR closet. It was covered with sand top & bottom. We opened it & the inside was covered with wet sand. Smelly & gross.
A guest from Vancouver, BC
June 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed the spacious apartment. It was well located, near the golf course, food stores and medical Center. The apartment was ventilated, and had all the amenities we needed. The grounds were well maintained. However, there were a couple of issues. The dishwasher needed minor repairs and we had some trouble using the remote for the garage door. A serviceman did come promptly and repaired the dishwasher but the problem with the garage door happened just a couple of days before we were leaving. The hot tub was not hot but that was not a big issue for us.
Thomas N.
March 2023
Beautiful place, nice location, very clean!
Carole W.
February 2023
Great little space to come "home" to and relax after a great day adventuring out in Kauai. We also just enjoyed relaxing there in our spaces as there was just the right amount of room for the 6 of us. Having our own bathrooms was so nice too. No one hogging the bathroom while the rest of us waited our turn. Nice kitchen area to cook with everything you need. I have 3 boys and a husband and they all eat A LOT so it was nice not having to go out for every meal. The lanai was so nice and spacious and overlooked the pool so if our 12 year old was out there we could watch him and the pool area had two nice grills that were very clean and were available the two nights we did grill out. We didn't have to turn on our air the whole time. We were able to keep the windows open to enjoy the fresh air pretty much all day and night. The only suggestion would be to add a screened door to the front door as when we had that open during the day it helped cool the space immensely but at night the cockroaches would try and scurry in (not as big as I thought they would be so actually no biggie and I am a bug freak) so we had to keep the door closed as soon as the sun went down. The people across the way had a screen door and I have to admit I was a tiny bit jealous. I liked our location as it felt very safe and was in a good location in proximity to many activities that we did. I mean we did drive some but who cares when you get to have the views that come with driving around the island. I would highly suggest this rental and would do the whole trip over again in a minute if I could. Nothing but happy memories and missing the trip already. Aloha Kauai :)
Doug C.
November 2022
The property was better than I expected. Very clean and comfortable. The community is beautiful. The boogie boards, beach chairs, and umbrellas made the time at the beach so much better. I would definitely stay there again.
Theresa M.
August 2022
This rental looks just like the photos. It is well decorated with a beachy Hawaiian decor. Everything is clean and well-maintained. It is conveniently located about 1 mile from the Princeville Center and just a 10-15 minute drive to Hanalei. There are tons of beautiful beaches within a 15 minute drive. The grounds and pool are maintained daily. The lanai is spacious and we all enjoyed coffee and drinks while looking at the landscape. There are plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, and floaties. I would definitely recommend this rental if you are staying on the north shore of Kauai!
David F.
July 2022
The property was comfortable and spacious for a family of 5. The onsite pool and available grills were excellent for dinners. A great location for the adventures that abound around Princeville.
Jen L.
March 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall the unit was great! Loved the set up and was large feeling. However, we had many maintenance issues ...1) smoke detectors went off (entire unit) at 9am and we called it in. Maintenance came to fix it during the day and the next day same thing happened. Maintenance came out again and replaced all batteries and it stopped the detectors from going off. Was bothersome that it took 2 times for it to get fixed. Master bathroom light flickered before turning on, fridge light was out. Was disappointed that a lot of the closets were locked off from the owners. No pantry for an extended stay! Overall we like the property a lot and the location. This is our second time staying in Plantation at Princeville.
James L.
February 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My two daughters and their husbands, with one granddaughter stayed at 821 Plantation at Princeville. We so much enjoyed our condo, everyone seemed to move in, and the space was ours. The condo was immaculately clean with clear instructions on how and what to do. My granddaughter enjoyed the pool and the BBQ's were used quite a bit. If there is a negative of the space, was the parking. We had two vehicles and had to shuffle them from garage to driveway. Nothing horrible at all, maybe a space close by could have been a better solution for us. I would definitely book again !!!
Kate G.
January 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a fantastic stay over Christmas 2021. The three bedroom condo was perfect for our family including two young adult daughters and my mom. The place was very clean, the kitchen well-equipped, and we were all very comfortable. The management was responsive when we needed a couple of small items (extra blanket, coffee grinder). The condo does not have its own grill but we used the ones in the common area, which worked out great. The condo is close to everything we needed and wanted in Kauai. Would highly recommend and hope to be back!
Brenda T.
August 2014
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! We stayed for 17 days at the Paradise condo! It is absolutely beautiful and it was all we could have hoped for in a vacation accommodation. We loved the fully equipped kitchen, the large and roomy layout, the heavenly beds, the beautiful lanai and especially the wonderful pool and hot tub (which the condo overlooked!) We made great use of the beach furniture, beach towels, cooler and snorkel equipment. We loved the private garage attached to the unit. Kauai is a beautifully lush island and Princeville is a great location on the north shore. We were on the go everyday from lounging on beautiful beaches to an amazing 17 mile kayak tour of the Napali Coast to fantastic hikes in the Wiamea Canyon. When we return to Kauai, this condo will be our destination again! Mahalo!
Derek M.
August 2014
This was my family's 4th time vacationing in Princeville and it definitely was one of the best family vacations yet! I have to attribute much of our wonderful vacation experience to this condo (and their owners) at the Plantation at Princeville. This vacation condo was perfect for my family(grandparents, parents & 2 young kids)...it was very clean, spacious, well kept, well equipped and very family-friendly. There are 3 beautiful bedrooms which easily fit the 6 of us, a fully equipped kitchen (we did a lot of home cooking), a large patio with wonderful sitting areas over looking the main swimming pool/ bbq area, and a garage full of beach toys, gear, and amenities. Needless to say, it had everything we needed and more! Besides the amazing condo itself, it's location in Princeville is ideal. It's centrally located and within walking distance to the golf course, the St. Regis resort(nice for cocktails & dinner), Foodland grocery store and shopping center, also walking access to some smaller beaches and it's a quick drive over the hill to Hanalei town(lots of good food) and Hanalei bay beach. My family and I did some hiking, fishing, canoeing, golfing, shopping, eating, swimming, and hit the beach just about everyday...This vacation condo was the PERFECT accommodation and the PERFECT location for our Kauai family vacation.
And that was just the condo itself...the even more impressive experience was my communications with the condo owners (Alanna). She was very responsive to all of my emails and inquiries...even prior to signing any agreements. When Alanna heard that I was vacationing with my family and kids, she sent me a huge list of different "family-friendly" places in Kauai to visit, cool hidden beach locations, and some recommended local eateries. She also gave us a lot of tips and helpful suggestions like making a stop at the Costco & Walmart (near the airport) once we arrived and pointing out some potential cool quick-stops to make as we traveled from the airport to Princeville. Alanna went way over and beyond to help my family have such a wonderful family vacation in Kauai. Even their property management company was very pleasant to deal with...from completing agreement transactions, to giving us a welcome call once we arrived, to answering questions we had during the week. Need I say anymore...because I can go on and on and on about our fabulous family vacation in Princeville!
All I can say is that We WILL BE coming back here!
July 2014
This very well equipped condo was the best we have ever stayed at on Kauai. The furnishings are lovely - every last detail has been thought of with great care. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could possibly think of. Plenty of room for at least 6 people, plus 3 full baths. We had dinner on the balcony almost every night! The location was perfect, very quiet too. My family & I will always remember the wonderful vacation we had here. Paradise all the way around!
Michael K.
June 2014
This property was well stocked with amenities . Large for my family of 4 but could easily handle another. The location was great located close to the best Kauai has to offer. Best beaches and trails. A truly wonderful vacation.
Ariel S.
June 2014
This is a great place for a family vacation! Our kids livd the pool and the lanai. We lived the wide open space of the great room and the simple decor-it was all lovely.
April 2014
In probably 20 vacation rentals on Kauai over the years ( we now own a vacation rental here but still rent when our own home is rented out), we have never stayed in a more aesthetically pleasing home. Instead of the dated clutter which characterizes so many rentals here, Alanna’s home is pure Zen with elegance and attention to detail evident throughout. Everything we could have wanted was here and without exception tasteful and high quality.
Plantation is one of the few modern condominium complexes in Princeville. This elegant upper level three bedroom, three bathroom villa occupies a peaceful and attractive inner location in the complex which we think is one of the best available, looking right over the pool and directly at the attractive waterfall. You can relax on your Lanai and still keep an eye on the kids in the pool.
The owner is helpful and easy to deal with and the property is evidently very well managed. We’ll be back. Book it while you can!
Connie D.
April 2014
My husband and I visited Kauai along with my parents and sister and stayed at this condo for a week and couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. It is in great condition with a lot of space with a great patio space and plenty of amenities (cooler for the beach, beach chairs, yoga mats, beach towels, grill on the patio). The only thing to keep in mind that the AC only reaches the master bedroom and the common areas (kitchen, living room, dining room). The other two bedrooms have ceiling fans so we were able to get enough cool air at night to sleep.
Michael S.
March 2014
Enjoyed the property and unit. Recommend for families with children
Carol C.
March 2014
Where do I even start? This being my fourth trip to Kaua'i in the past five years, all to the North Shore. I can say WITHOUT A DOUBT this has been the most "home away from home" location I have experienced. Clean can not start to discribe this condo, you will not want for anything as far as kitchen ammenities, full size stacking washer and drier and there are laundry soap pods to start with, awesome surprise! The clean,simplicity of this unit is outstanding. Every room had just what you needed. No clutter, no gitchey island decor, everything is chrisp white and navy blue. The property was definately accurately discribed. Your view off the lani (large L shape) is a beautiful view of the pool area and you hear the large water fall that feeds the pool from inside the house when the sliding doors are open (four sets mind you). So relaxing. Lani is full of comfortable chairs with cushions and tables, electric BBQ. The property location is very clean and well maintained and not one crowing rooster on the property. Photos are completely accurate in the discription right down to the throws on every bed and down filled pillows on the sofas. The owner of this property went above and beyond what is required. She truly cares that her guest feel at home and are well taken care of. As far as recommending this property to others, I already had a group ready and waiting to come here next year, by the time I got home. I/we (our group of four) highly recommend this unit, property owner and area.
You will not regret staying on the north shore. It is truly my home away from home. The natural beauty that surrounds you makes you appreciate all that Kaua'i has to offer. This island is a very spiritual island and the north shore holds my soul. There are abundance of resturants in Hanalei Bay area and just south in Kapaa. But do not miss the chance to get fresh fish from the Dolphin fish market in Hanalei and cook in. Tunnels Beach is a must not to mention Hanelai Bay. The condo includes beach chairs, boogie board, beach umbrella, snorkel gear for three, theres a stroller in the garage too. Best whale watching for our visit was south to Poipu Beach 7 whales in one day and a sea turtle sunning on the beach for the afternoon, two different days. Do not miss the farmers market in Hanalei on saturdays 9:00 and at 1:30 on tuesdays just over the last bridge heading north out of Hanalei.
Mahalo, for everything, your a wonderful, kind person. I feel blessed to have shared your dream.
Rosalind K.
February 2014
This is our second time staying at Plantation at Princeville (different units each time). This 3 BR/3 bath condo unit is very well equipped and decorated in a very tasteful way. The kitchen has many appliances (even a rice cooker) and everything a cook would want. The beds are very comfortable and the towels were plentiful. We would recommend this unit highly. The owner has also provided beach toys for the children.
This unit is close to the shopping center (5 min) where there is a very nice playground for little ones. The location is great for all the places in the North Shore of Kauai.
Few places close by you may want to try: a. Wai Koa Loop Trail (2.5 miles, easy trail): stop at the Kauai Mini Golf and Botanical Gardens (right hand side as you travel south on Hwy 56 from Princeville) to sign a waiver and get a map (closed on Monday). Make sure you visit the Stone Dam Lookout; b. While at the Mini Golf, stop at Banana Joe’s (in the same area) and enjoy a smoothie; Joe is very friendly and has a lot of information; c. At the same Kilauea Mini Golf site on Mondays (4 pm) and Saturdays (9 am) there is a very nice Farmer’s Market (small on Monday, larger on Saturdays); on Thursdays at 4:30 pm at the Kilauea Neighborhood Center there is a large Farmer’s Market.
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