| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 21 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/26/09 |
Positive
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We had a fantastic time in Kauai. Your condo is wonderful, and you have it arranged so nicely that it felt comfortable like our own home! It’s a trip that we will never forget. If we ever go back to Kauai, we will certainly remember you!
Great location for my family. In our 5 1/2 days we were able to tour much of Kauai, plus we got plenty of R&R (snorkling & boogie boarding) at the beaches within close walking distance. |
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Steve Gatto, Libertyville, IL |
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| 09/30/09 |
Positive
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| Mike and Cindy have a great condo and they really thought of all the things you would need to enjoy a vacation in Kauai. Guide books, local tips, and beach gear. The condo was real spacious and comfortable. For me the best part of the condo was the extra comfortable bed. I was looking to come to Kauai to relax and catch up on sleep. The bed defintiely helped and better than most hotel beds I've slept in. I would definitely recommend their condo and would come back myself. |
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Kimy, San Francisco, CA |
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| 06/12/09 |
Positive
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We stayed in this condo for seven days. The condo
had everything we needed to enjoy our vacation. We
didn't expect the kitchen to be so fully stocked and
the beds to be as comfortable as they were. I must
say everything on the VRBO website was accurate
except the owners underplayed the amazing view
of the ocean and the sunsets on the back lanai. We
did not expect this since it was advertised and
priced as garden view. We had friends come over
and thought this place was outstanding and they
are going to look to stay here next time they visit. Another plus was being able to walk to Poipu beach
park to snorkel and hang out at Honu bar. It was
also fun walking to the edge of the Nihi Kai
property to watch the massive sea turtles ride the
waves. At one point, we counted 6 sea turtles. We
would definitely recommend this condo to anyone
and when we come back to Poipu, we will rent this
condo again. Mahalo Mike and Cindy for allowing
us to stay at your beautiful condo. |
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Jon and Tiffany , San Francisco CA
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| 04/30/09 |
Positive
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| My family and I really enjoyed the five days we spent in your condo in early April. It was very nice,clean and modern,had everything we needed. The ocean view was nice and it was quiet. The Nihi Kai grounds and were well kept. We loved the proximity to the Poipu Beach which was a great area for the children. I would certainly recommend this condo. |
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Eileen, Edmonton, Alberta Canada |
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| 01/26/09 |
Positive
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Mike and Cindy have a wonderful place and are super hosts. We have stayed in their very comfortable condo for two visits of close to three months each and have been very happy here. We are old hands in the Poipu area and want to let potential renters know that this is one of the nicer units in the best complex in Poipu. The on-island contact, Terrie, is very helpful and can give local guidance to those who haven't been here before. We certainly have no hesitation in recommending this unit to anyone looking for a great place to stay.
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Bill and Marilynne Hedley, Surrey, British Columbia |
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| 09/19/08 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful time on Kaua'i. The condo was perfect for our needs (family of four) with two bedrooms and two full baths. It is very well appointed with fully equipped, beautiful kitchen as well as washer and dryer. The layout is great and decor attractive. The location is also great, only a short walk to the beaches, and we were lucky to have a giant sea turtle as well as a monk seal come up onto the beach for a sunbathe and snooze! It was also very easy to communicate with Cindy and Mike in CA and Terri (at Nihi Kai). We were at the condo Aug 10-20 and the weather was perfect with warm days and cool nights. The fans kept the condo comfortable. We would not hesitate to rent this condo again and would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to do so.
Thanks very much Cindy, Mike and Terri.
The DeGroot Family |
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Don and Virginia DeGroot, Amherst, MA |
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| 09/18/08 |
Positive
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| LOVED IT! My husband and I and our four grown or almost grown boys spent 11 days here in late August and it was perfect. Temp in the 80s every day. A few rain showers, mostly at night. Condo is nice and very comfortable without being too fancy. It's a place you can relax in and not have to worry every second that the kids are going to wreck something. Nice kitchen, lanais, comfy beds. It was great having two full baths so I never even looked in the boys' until the day we left. The complex is very quiet, nicely landscaped, immaculately kept. All guests seemed mature and considerate. Staff are laid back and helpful. One block from a perfect body surfing/boogie boarding beach, two from snorkeling. Pool is very lightly used, always with plenty of chairs, places in the sun or shade. The outdoor shower is nice with all the comings and goings to the beach. Tennis courts empty except our kids. Kauai is gorgeous = paradise. Hope to stay here again. Owners and on-island helper Terrie very responsive and super to deal with. Unanimous family vote -- Best vacation we've ever had. |
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Gross Family, Seattle, Washington |
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| 08/26/08 |
Positive
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| My family of 3 stayed here for the month of May and found the condo to be absolutely perfect. The stairs were a bit tricky once I sprained my ankle but hey, that's what I get for not watching where I was going. We loved the plush towels (beach and bath)not to mention the yummy sheets and found every thing we needed in the kitchen. Was very glad to find the basic staple items provided (spices, oil, salt, pepper, ziplocks, saran wrap etc.) Having a TV in the master bedroom was nice when we wanted to accommodate the husband as well as the five year old. Loved that there was laundry detergent etc. already there for doing up our clothes and such. My only recommendation would be the addition of a pull cart or wagon or something to help with schlepping groceries and the cases of bottled water to the unit. One trip to Costco and you're thinking twice about the distance between the parking lot and the unit. We felt very much at home and will recommend the unit to friends. THANK YOU Mike and Cindy for sharing your piece of paradise with us. |
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Anonymous, Sisters, Oregon |
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| 08/16/08 |
Positive
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| We were very glad we rented your unit the first week in August. Your home is lovely, beautiful inside and out, and comfortable. My husband, two teenage boys, and I were all very happy here. We enjoyed being so close to the ocean with swimming, snorkeling, and surfing all so close by. We loved seeing the sea turtles every day and a seal on our last day. We also enjoyed the pool and the beautiful gardens at Nihi Kai. The kitchen and all the appliances were great. The carpeting is plush. We enjoyed the lanais. Thanks for the use of great towels - both beach and bath. We hadn't been to Hawaii before and we loved Kauai. We did a fair bit of exploring the island, but always felt happy that we were staying in Poipu. This area suited us very nicely. |
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Anonymous, Wilmington, DE |
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| 08/01/08 |
Positive
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Our second visit was even better than our first. This is the best place to stay in the world. Once we arrived, we hardly got in our car again. Everything we needed was within walking distance. Take advantage of the kind services of Terrie Barlow and you're set! We hope to return again and again.
PS We left a portable crib for any families with little ones. |
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The Wijsens, Kensington, CA |
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks for choosing our condo a second time!
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| 07/12/08 |
Positive
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| Very enjoyable stay. Great location, easily slept 5, and the condo was well-equiped. Easy walk to the beach. We would definitely stay here again. |
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Anonymous, Tacoma, WA
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| 04/28/08 |
Positive
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| We just returned from a quick (4 day) vacation to Kauai. It was our first time to this island and we loved it! My husband already has the next trip planned. This condo was great for the two of us, more than enough room. Everything was very clean and well put together. The evenings did get a little warm without AC, but other than that, we loved the place and would recommend it to anyone wanting to enjoy Kauai! |
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Anonymous, Oregon |
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| 04/13/08 |
Positive
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We stayed in the condo for a spring break vacation. It was our first trip to Hawaii and I must say that the location to the beach is great. The inside of the condo was very nice and up to date. It had more than enough room for the four of us and it was very clean.
I booked with the owner Cindy and she was a delight to deal with, so friendly that it gave me an easy feeing about renting this condo.
The grounds of the complex were beautiful, I was not expecting that part of it. They had Tennis courts and the office loans racquets.
Thank you Cindy for your condo.We would rent it again. |
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Greg Key, Kennewick,Wa
(5090 582-2391 |
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| 10/08/07 |
Positive
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| We just got back from our honeymoon here. The place is well furnished, very spacious, and had everything. (except AC!) I am glad we booked this condo and not any resort there. It was much cheaper, much more spacious (2 bd/2 ba place for 1 couple!), and we loved the kitchen. (though we really didnt use it) This is a nice place and we wouldnt hesitate to return. |
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Anonymous, San Francisco, CA
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Homeowner Response:
We appreciate the kind words and remarks from all of our thoughtful guests.
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| 09/14/07 |
Positive
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My family of five stayed at this condo in Mid-August 2007 for six nights (right after Flossie Huricane)and really liked the place. The owners were wonderful to deal with and the contact on the island was very friendly. The condo was immaculately designed and renovated especially its kitchen. It was spacious with nice furnitures; the beds were very comfortable. It was also a perfect hideaway because the property was secluded in a tropical surroundings, but only five minutes easy walk to Brennecke beach. Descriptions of the property is very accurate on the website. My mom alway prefers hotel over condo because of its aircondition and comfortableness; but she was very comfortable at this condo with the ceiling fans and the good tradewinds. My teenage son liked the location because it was closed to both Brennecke and Poipu beaches so he could go surf all day. The highspeed internet also came very handy to entertain my son and daughter in the evening. My husband and I enjoyed our walk on the beach every morning. The highlights of the trip were swinging and jumping into Kipu Fall (not me), and touring Napali Coast with Napali Riders Company. We loved this place because of all its nice details, personal touches and good value. We would not hesistate to reccommend it to our friends and relatives. Best of all, I don't have to search for a vacation place when visit Kaui because my family would love to stay at this place again. In fact, they had praised me several times for finding such a perfect place...I was lucky.
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Dao,Truc,Bryan,Courtney&Grandma, Irvine, CA |
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| 08/02/07 |
Positive
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We recently returned from a 2 week vacation at this condo. If you are unsure about booking online or have reservations about this condo let me reassure you that you can leave them behind. The owners are wonderful people who have made sure that no detail was overlooked. The place is exceptionally attractive with louvered doors and an updated tropical look (no outdated pastel hotel decor!) Whether you want to heat up frozen dinners to save money or you are an excellent cook you will be very pleased to find that everything you need is readily available. The owners have provided QUALITY utensils, cookware, bakeware serving dishes, plastic storage containers and generously supplied all other basic necessities such as zip-locks, etc. You will also find beach chairs, an umbrella, beach towels, high quality bath towels and sheets, etc., etc. The owners were very kind and helpful with answering any questions that I had about the local area prior to our trip.
We had a large party of 4 adults and 3 kids and found the place to be very comfortable and spacious by placing the kids to sleep upstairs on the fold out bed and an air mattress that we brought with us. The table on the Lanai provided additional dining for the kids.
The Tradewinds kept us cool and comfortable (even our most clausterphobic traveler was delighted with how pleasant and cool the Tradewinds kept her).
Our 85 year old grandmother traveled with us and though she was a die hard Oahu advocate and skeptical Kauai visitor before she arrived, she went home raving to everyone about the "perfect vacation location" (specifically this condo) and the surrounding beaches. She kept telling me that I picked the very best condo. Though the beaches are a very short and pleasant walk we were able to drive her to a local beach where parking was always available and she could enjoy beautiful sandy beaches and wade in gentle ocean waves.
The kids and the rest of us wanted a little more adventure and we were not disappointed...we had our choice of great boogie board surf, snorkeling with tropical fish & turtles, or joining our grandmother ...all of which were within minutes. The charm of the island is hard to convey, but let me reassure you that you will not be disappointed. The area has the most unique blend of tropical and rural, you will see roosters everywhere-(don't worry, I never heard one crow in the morning).
I could say much more but the bottom line is that if you are on the fence wondering if you should book this condo put away your concerns and do it. You will not regret it. I hope your vacation is as great as ours. |
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Anonymous |
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| 05/24/07 |
Positive
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Just returned from a lovely 6 day stay at this condo. It is absolutely fabulous! Extremely well equipped, with higher quality dishes, utensils, towels (both bath and beach), and appliances than we expected.
Appreciated having a cooler and beach umbrella at our disposal. Although there were no beach chairs, we were able to rent them easily from Kimo's (by the Poipu Shopping Village) - excellent guy - highly recommend him too.
Loved having breakfast on the lanai every morning, and being so close to Poipu beach.
Condo was very spacious and comfortable for 4 adults.
Wouldn't think of staying anywhere else when we return to Kauai!
Linda, Bob, Nicole, Dave
Toronto, Canada |
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Anonymous |
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Homeowner Response:
We just returned from Kauai and we have continued to upgrade unit. We do now have beach chairs, new beach umbrella as well as new stainless steel pots and pans. We added a spice rack as well.
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| 03/19/07 |
Positive
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We travelled with our 2 kids (11 months and 4
years) and could not have been more pleased.
Nihi Kai is perfectly situatuated within a short walk
of great beaches. (we rented a little wagon from
Ready Rentals, but I could walk it six months
pregnant and holding my little daughter) Both kids
we're thrilled with Poipu Beach Park and my
husband enjoyed some boogie boarding at
Brennecke's. We did some exploring of the island,
but by the end realized that there was no happier
place to be, and only drove to get shave ice at
JoJo's.
The complex is well-maintained and very quiet.
The pool is very simple with a seperate shallow
unheated "jacuzzi" style attachment about 3' deep.
Contrary to what you may read, babies in swim
diapers are welcome, There is also a tennis court
and a couple of gas grills.
This unit has been beautifully updated. The split
level floor plan is perfect, allowing the kids to sleep
undisturbed downstairs, while the parents hung
out. It is in a great location, off the main road and
very quiet. The foliage makes it feel private, and
there is a nice little chunk of ocean visible from the
right place in the living room.
It is well-stocked with nearly everything you need
including CD, DVD, VCR, new TV, small appliances,
beach/bath towels, beach chairs and an umbrella.
We would like to have had some snorkle stuff, basic
spices and condiments, a portable crib and a cookie
sheet, but were able to either purchase or rent
these things without any difficulty.
Again, we couldn't imagine a better place to stay.
We look forward to coming back again.
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The Wijsen, Kensington, CA |
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| 02/10/07 |
Positive
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| In January of 07, we were fortunate to make our 3rd trip Kauai. It is our favotite island. The condo was extremely comfortable. The beds allowed for a good nights rest, which is so often not the case for rentals. The kitchen remodel looked great and was enjoyable for both couples as it now has an open feel with the living area. We highly recommend a stay here. You can walk to 3 big resorts(Sheraton, Marriot, and the Grand Hyatt), but then retreat to Nihi Kai and read poolside in a calm setting overlooking Brennekes beach. |
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Gordon & Colleen, Oregon |
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| 02/28/06 |
Positive
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| We were pleasantly surprised by this very comfortable condo with ocean views. It's located a short walk (pretty much across the street) from Brennecke Beach with great swimming, snorkeling and boogie boarding. The Nihi Kai complex is beautifully landscaped with a nice pool and barbecue area. We were happy to leave the rental car parked most of our stay since we found almost everything we needed to enjoy our Kauai vacation within walking distance of the condo. Highly recommended! |
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Ed Rippert, San Jose, California |
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| 02/27/06 |
Positive
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| This is a wonderful condo to stay in and it's only a short walk away from Poipu Beach, which was voted "Best Beach in America" by the Travel Channel! You'll love your stay here and the owners are grrrreat! :) |
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Ana Sanchez, Merced, CA |
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