The property was a lovely, clean, well stocked and a comfortable home away from home.
Kathy C.
November 2024
The good…the island, the view, central location, pool, and Marvis(property manager)
The bad….it would be much more comfortable if the unit had A/C throughout the unit..a random TV covered up on the livingroom floor
Now the smelly….On our 2nd nite we started to smell a rare sewage smell around 7 pm lasted for a few hours, it only got worse as the week went on. We contacted Marvis and she knew about the issue, she brought over some bathroom spray.. amazing for her to bring that over in the early evening but seriously that wasn’t going to do nothing for a raw sewage smell. We contacted the owners said they weren’t aware of the issue…they offered to rebate us the last for our last 3 nites…we gave them the benefit of the doubt and decided to stay as we had no where else to go they also offered us a gift card we already had our itinerary planned we declined. We completed all of our booked excursions on the 2nd last day of our stay, so we were able to rebook our flights and left a day early(as of yet no rebate, which I was expecting that).
Now back to the smell I spoke with the manager and asst manager they informed me that directly across the street from Wailau Bay View Condos is a rare sewage pump house. He said for sometime now there has been issues with the smell coming from it and it was worse than normal when we were there. We said we were leaving early because of the smell there reply was there was already 2 other rentals left early because of the smell.
jeff g.
November 2024
Such a beautiful spot!
A great location with easy access to all that Kauai has to offer. The apartment was really well equipped, David was fantastic to deal with and everything was as easy as you could wish for.
We thoroughly enjoyed our mornings looking out over the ocean, drinking coffee, talking to the chickens. Equally we enjoyed the short walk across the street in the evenings to have a refreshing beer and live music at Napali Brewing.
Sadly, as with all good things, our stay had to come to an end but I'm sure we'll be back!
PeteAndShari O.
November 2024
The location couldn't be any more convenient, both for getting around the island, and services (restaurants, retail, etc.) + the beach within walking distance.
The view is awesome with the ocean literally at your feet below.
Plus, during the entire stay the condo was very quiet.
The pool is a very nice amenity, convenient, clean and not heavily used while we were staying there.
The bed is very comfortable with clean linens available throughout.
The condo is well stocked with all the necessary provisions.
One downside is the unit could use a bit of TLC, touch-up, minor repairs, etc.
Having only stairs and no elevator was not a problem, although it is up two stories above ground level (third floor). Good to keep that in mind with suitcases and if someone needs assistance.
The biggest downside, unfortunately, was the lack of air conditioning, except for the bedroom, which was greatly appreciated, as the rest of the unit was unbearably hot, even using all the fans and opening the doors to the outside. We were well aware of it not having air conditioning, but never expected such intense heat inside. It improved after about three days, and we wondered if the unit had been closed up for some time?
We did go down to the management office a couple of times to inquire about it, but although open, no one was there. And, yes, we could have called and left a message, but didn't bother.
Anyway, otherwise for the discomfort, there were many pluses too.
Tom B.
October 2024
We really enjoyed staying here. It had everything we needed, was well-decorated, clean, and comfortable. The view of the ocean from the lanai is beautiful. We loved the central location as well. We would definitely stay here again! Mahalo
Monica C.
October 2024
The condo was perfect. Location was easy to get to everything we wanted to see. The balcony view was beautiful. We would stay here again. The owners were very responsive to all our questions and their suggestions on what to see, recommendations for where to eat!
susanne a.
October 2024
3rd time staying @ this condo and never have any issues. Responsive owner and everything that you need is there. Thanks again!
Brad H.
October 2024
Great property.
The property was even better than the pictures!!
Property owner was responsive and helpful when needed.
Keith G.
October 2024
Love the balcony and the view and sound of the waves. Well designed, decorated and stocked. Really like the accent tiles in the shower!
Kriss C.
October 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Would definitely stay at Wailua Bay again. Loved the view and sound of the surf. Traffic noise was not too bad considering how close to road. Pool was a nice option to cool off. Safeway close by with great barbecues at pool, nice kitchen with dishwasher. Older and friendly guests staying here. Hot for October with no AC, fans helped. One floor fan burnt out which management replaced within a one hour phone call. Amazing service! First floor location is nice, minimal stairs but the bedroom windows are at the walkway, lacks privacy. Older building but well maintained.
Karen M.
October 2024
We love our little condo we stayed in. The view of the ocean was great from the back balcony. Just like the photos showed. The washer & dryer in the unit made it easy to clean our clothes. Walking distant to shops and restaurants. Affordable compared to some hotels on the island. Would stay here again.
Brandon G.
October 2024
We loved sitting on the lanai and watching the waves! Conveniently located for all of our Kauai adventures!
Keith K.
October 2024
We enjoyed our stay, and have no issues to report. Other than the unsightly property next door, the general area was nice and seemed safe. Beach view is wonderful. Nice central location on the island for easy access to all areas.
Rebekah C.
October 2024
Everything was great except I had to spend over an hour trying to get the TV to work.
Tom G.
October 2024
Stayed for 5 days in this beautiful condo! The views are what I envisioned when I pictured Kauai! It was centrally located to both the north shore area and all the fun communities to the south. Will definitely stay here again!
Jeff M.
October 2024
Nice property. Centrally located. Great experience. Clean and well stocked.
Tom Z.
October 2024
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What an amazing condo to stay at. The check-in process was simple. The views absolutely amazing. The sliders where amazing to be able to see the whole outside while sitting inside. The condo was clean, had everything we needed while we stayed. The pool guy was there daily cleaning the pool to make sure it was in tip top shape. The lawn people stopped by to talk to us to make sure we knew they were there and to try to minimize disturbing us (super thoughtful). There is no air in the unit, but there are plenty of fans throughout the unit to help with air flow. We enjoyed having the sliders open and hearing the waves. We had a small issue with the faucet in the bathroom. We called and they were right on it. They needed to do a repair and they worked on it while we were not there to make sure to not inconvenience us. There were plenty of extra items in the condo to use (coolers, beach bag, snorkel gear, golf clubs, etc) to help us have everything we needed. Communication was great with the property manager so we always knew what to expect. If we come back, I would love to stay here again. Thank you for letting us enjoy your slice of paradise.
October 2024
Excellent condo, beach and pool. Great location for great food nearby.
Gerald H.
October 2024
Almost 200 reviewers have already rated this property as a “ten”—and yes, every one of them was correct! Everything was just as we had hoped: The property (including the pool) is well kept, the condo was extremely clean and well stocked. Communication with the host was excellent throughout and we’ll provide one example. A minor question arose during our stay so we thought we’d email our host. If he saw our email, great. If not, it would be no big deal. But he responded in less than five minutes! Considering all of the above, it’s no wonder why Shayne has been recognized as a “Premier Host”.
Robert B.
October 2024
Amazing view, spotlessly clean, comfortable bed and pillows, wonderful location to have as a home base while traveling around the island. Shayne provides so many extra items that made our trip comfortable and so enjoyable.
Jeanine P.
October 2024
We loved staying here. The condo was very clean, and had additional amenities like beach chairs and snorkels. This location was centrally located and we were able to get to all parts of the island within an hour or so. There's also many restaurants a short walk away. We loved enjoying the evenings and mornings on the balcony with the sounds of the ocean.
Amanda T.
October 2024
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful place. We loved waking up early drinking coffee and watching the sunrise over the ocean. Luke was a great host, my wife left her debit card and Luke mailed it home! We will definitely be back. Thank you Luke looking forward to our future adventures in your place!
D M.
October 2024
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My wife and I stayed here for 11 nights, first we noticed that there were chocolates and snacks for us with Hawaiian music playing for our arrival. We noticed that the bedroom was the only room that had air conditioning, we were under the impression it was central air conditioning due to the listing having it listed as central air conditioning. I contacted the management company for the property, advised them of the air conditioner being in the bedroom only, and the listing stated central air conditioning, they immediately replied back, and gave my wife and I a partial refund for the “loss of amenity”. This was a very good experience as far as how that was handled. At first glance everything looked fairly clean, I was asked to rate them on the cleaning and rated a 4/5, as my wife and I grabbed plates and started to use utensils we noticed that every other dish and or utensils were filthy. I contacted the company again just to let them know and again, they were extremely responsive. During the whole stay it was an average experience, the beach chairs and umbrella were awesome to have, the lanai was amazing for the views and sitting outside listening and watching waves as well as people fishing and surfing! The bed was uncomfortable as it leans to the left as you lay on your back, not unbearable, but still uncomfortable and takes a few nights to get used to. The living room is always hot, and the whole stay was average.
Giuliano B.
October 2024
We enjoyed the location -- being at the water's edge, about half way between the far western and far northern towns on the island and proximity to shopping. Overall ranking 7 out of 10 as explained below.
Pros
Sweeping ocean view with calming wave sounds
Good room a/c in bedroom that also provides white noise to sleep
Newer his & hers sinks in bathroom
Newer shower head with handheld option
Small drink cooler and lots of ice packs
Beach mats
Cons
Generally dated decor and furnishings
Road noise
No a/c in main living area
Decaying building on adjacent lot just off the side of balcony
Amenities lacking or of lesser quality than expected including: no extra trash bags, only
one dishwasher pellet, no aluminum foil, no notepad, fridge without ice maker or filtered drinking water, no toaster oven, thin toilet paper, no beach towels.
Newer shower head with handheld option
Robert L.
October 2024
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We loved staying here. It's clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything if you want to cook. It's convenient having a washer and dryer in the unit. James and Bryson keep the pool and grounds spotless and are fun to talk to. The view is gorgeous. We were up every morning to watch the beautiful sunrise and had a leisurely swim and happy hour every evening on the lanai before going to dinner. We took advantage of the beach chairs and cooler to have a picnic at Kokee State Park. There is also snorkeling gear among other things if you want to recreate. One great reason to stay here is that the property is so quiet yet you can walk 5 to 10 minutes and eat at some excellent restaurants - Hukeilau Lanai and the Lava Lava Club. Paradise Bakery is across the street, and we walked to Coconut Marketplace in a few minutes. It is also centrally located so that you can go to either end of the island in 45 minutes/an hour if you want to take an excursion along the Napali coast or enjoy an afternoon at Hanalei Bay. Another great reason is the property manager, Cindy, is awesome. She is quickly responsive if you have questions, and she gave us the name of a concierge which offered some wonderful suggestions. Lastly, who doesn't like going to sleep listening to the ocean waves? We would stay here again in a heartbeat! The only regret I have is that I couldn't find a pen to write my thanks in the guestbook before we left for home.
valerie b.
October 2024
This was our first trip to Kauai and we loved it, including the condo. We could tell Teri and Ron put a lot if thought and care into their beautiful condo. It's super clean, comfortable, and well stocked with necessities and beach gear. Restaurants and shops are within walking distance. We enjoyed watching the sunrise while having coffee and Malasadas on the oceanfront Lanai. It was so relaxing, which made it hard to leave. We highly recommend staying here!!
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Laura M.
October 2024
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:
Our rental unit had all the comforts of home! And also a beautiful ocean view. We were very pleased with the fully stocked kitchen. It had ample dishes and utensils. Everything we needed was there.
Alan M.
October 2024
This was our second time in Kaua‘i and we couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay. The views are breathtaking and the unit is clean and comfy. The third floor was perfect for us since you don’t have anyone above you stomping around. Washer and dryer were really appreciated during our 10 night stay. We brought our own washing detergent but there were also plenty of wash pods available for use.
Bedroom faces towards the Main Street which can get quite noisy early in the morning but we didn’t mind that much. Pool looks good and clean - we didn’t use it tho because the ocean is right in front of the door :) The whole complex is pretty quiet, no loud neighbors, no playgrounds or loud kids while we were there. Overall I’d recommend this unit to anyone!
Janine G.
October 2024
Nice location and clean. Easy check in and out. Great lanai
Michael B.
October 2024
When we arrived the condo was not clean. We reached out to Joshua and he responded promptly and sent the cleaning person over and refunded our first nights stay. The condo is beautiful and had all the supplies we needed including beach chairs and towels. It was so convenient having a washer and dryer in the unit as well. Beds were very comfortable and had nice bedding. The main bedroom had a patio door but was missing the screen door. It would have been nice to be able to leave the screen door open for the ocean breeze and sounds of the waves crashing on the beach. Overall a nice place with beautiful grounds.
Suzanne J.
October 2024
Pros:
- Bay view, trade breezes, and wave sounds from lanai.
- Sunrises from small back yard of resort.
- Central, east "Coconut" coast location; an hour or less to any destination on the island. 12 minutes to airport.
- Close to restaurants, grocery stores, shops, Lydgate Beach Park, Ke Ala Hele Makalae trail, hiking, Wailua River & Falls.
- Well-equipped unit, including kitchen, bathroom, and beach needs (towels, umbrella, snorkeling).
- Nice, uncrowded swimming pool.
Cons:
- Air conditioning in only the bedroom, but trade breezes compensate beautifully.
- On the edge of urban area (with busy gas station off busy main thoroughfare and people occasionally congregating nearby).
- Before knowing it was the old, iconic Seashell Restaurant, the abandoned property next door was a concern. After researching, this became an interesting highlight!
Robert W.
October 2024
Clean, quiet, comfortable. Many extras. Great location, not touristy. Easy access to whole island. Beautiful view from the lanai. Cozy bed and furniture. Good kitchen. Responsive and friendly host.
Molly P.
October 2024
We misunderstood the a/c conditions at the unit. A/c was only in the bedroom. The rest of the unit was uncomfortably hot….with no breeze even with the windows wide open. The only saving grace was really good ceiling fans in the living and also the bedroom. We also found a floor box fan that helped to keep the bathroom cooler. All of that said, the view was beautiful.
Kyle P.
October 2024
Very close to the beach and the condo was well equipped wirh chairs, towels, cooler, etc. Enjoyed the pool also - nicely landscaped and private. Overall an excellent stay!
Barbara G.
October 2024
It was an amazing place to stay, we would definitely stay again!
Kevin N.
October 2024
Owner was very responsive. Nice view and centrally located.
Bill W.
October 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The sewage treatment plant across the street was malfunctioning during to our stay. The stench woke us up one night it was so bad. A lot of road noise in the bedroom. No AC to filter out road noise or sewage oder. The condo is very dated and in dire need of a major remodel. Lots of mold and very dirty. The lighting was faulty and some the furniture needed replacing. We contacted the property management and they had housekeeping come by and clean the condo which did help but as the old saying goes “you can’t make a silk purse out of a sows ear”.
Mike F.
October 2024
We had a great stay. The condo was clean, accurately described, and had a great view. It was a bonus that beach towels and other beach equipment were provided. It was very convenient to many areas and within walking distance to restaurants and beaches.
James R.
October 2024
This spot is a great location for getting to all the fun food and things to do on the island. A/C in the bedroom made it especially awesome. There was an emergency for the cleaning person , but they got that all fixed up the next morning! Marvis was great! Shayne is a great repsonsive host and Jesse the onsite manager was super helpful!
cw H.
October 2024
This was a great day, overall! Centrally located on the island and easy to find your way around. I am.
Barb M.
October 2024
The room has a fantastic view and listening to the surf is very relaxing. No need to go to a fancy restaurant for a view with dinner. Just have dinner on the balcony. In addition to the view from the living room, you have been very nicely updated with a great kitchen, comfortable king sized bed and well-done bathroom. The pool was a nice place to relax after hiking or spending the day at the beach. My wife and I drove all over Kauai from this central location.
Mike M.
October 2024
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 condo is perfect. The view from inside looking out is breathtaking. The sound of the waves is perfect. The condo has everything anyone could possibly need. The pool is lovely and quiet. Parking is easy. I cannot say enough about this place.
Lori Y.
October 2024
Reasonable accommodations
BRYCE D.
October 2024
The property was very well maintained. We loved the lanai and all the tropical plants on the property it was extremely well landscaped. The apartment itself was perfect and well stocked with beach day items like a cooler, umbrella and chairs. We have lots of great memories from this place and i would definitely stay again if we are lucky enough to return to kauai
Christopher B.
October 2024
The apartment was quiet and relaxing. Our morning coffee on the lanai was a great start to the day. We appreciated the use of the beach chairs and towels. The kitchen was large with lots of equipment, I wish there had been a few basic food items to cook with such as cooking spray, condiments… But overall it’s a fantastic place to venture out and explore Kauai. We would definitely come back.
Kimberly
October 2024
The location is busy but the view from balcony is gorgeous. Walking distance to Lyngate, coconut marketplace, lava lava restaurant. AC in bedroom.
Luke is very easy to communicate with. AA++
Marcela M.
October 2024
First Ilse was very kind to permit us to reschedule our visit from March to September. Thank you.
The property is very centrally located and the pictures are accurate. The view from the balcony is terrific. Our main gripe was the stuffy feeling because even though we bought two giant fans to force fresh air into the apartment we were dying in the stuffy atmosphere. Thick pile carpet made the place seem dingier and stuffier than reality. The ac in the bedroom was effective somewhat, but that meant trying to stay there most of the time. The kitchen was well stocked. Washer and dryer worked well. The bathroom was ok....not unpleasant, but clearly dated and could use a thorough clean up but ideally a full remodel.
Tyagarajan S.
October 2024
The wonderful ocean view greet us as we opened the door. There is a lovely landscaped pool just steps away. Just a short walk gets you down to the beach . The sound of the waves was so relaxing. We did have some trouble with the wifi and Luke responded right away, but it took some time. Location was great. Definitely would stay here again.
linda h.
October 2024
Unit was clean and view was great. Wifi was very intermittent..., so jot 5 stars.
John T.
September 2024
The property is amazing! Sounds of the surf and stunning views abound! But we especially loved the location, which was located strategically between south and north sides of the island. Very close to shopping and restaurants which made quick decisions very easy. Thank you for playing a huge part of our memorable experience!!
Cameron S.
September 2024