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Reviews of Mana Kauai Island Vacations Presents Hanalei Beach Cottage A/C TVNC-1091

Mana Kauai Island Vacations Presents Hanalei Beach Cottage A/C TVNC-1091
Hanalei, HI

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10/10 Excellent

M R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Celebration
This was a great property. We spent most of our time on the wonderful front porch. The outdoor shower was amazing after a day at the beach. Property management was extremely attentive and quick to our request for boogie boards and a new coffee maker. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Hanalei, wonderful cottage!
We have visited Kauai several times and were thrilled to introduce our 8 and 6 year old kiddos to one of our favorite places. This property is in a perfect location on the frontage road to the waterfront, just a very short walk to the Hanalei pier and a comfortable walk to Hanalei town. The yard is lovely and relaxing, with a fantastic front porch that includes a nice peek at the water. The cottage had everything we needed. We loved the historic charm and decor, and really appreciated the air conditioning during the hottest part of the day! We loved having geckos as housemates and enjoyed playing peek-a-boo with these curious creatures. The outdoor shower is magical and I highly encourage that you use it exclusively - the mountain view and birdsong are positively dreamy. Book it!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Return Trip to Hanalei Cottage
My wife and I stayed here in February '22 while she was pregnant with our first child. We brought our daughter back in July of '23 and wanted to stay at this same place. We love the beach cottage. It's so charming. We love the location, and we love the short (3 min) walk to Black Pot Beach to watch the sunrise over Hanalei Bay. This trip, we experienced some minor issues but Joanne and her company handled it so quickly and well that we will of course look to them when we return. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

john g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Property
This property is conveniently located between two beach access points. The house is lovely, with a host of amenities. We found everything we needed at the house, the grounds are beautiful and well-maintained. We strongly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location beautiful property
Look no further if you want close beach access for surfing solo trip or a trip with a friend, family with small kids Peaceful and yet walkable to everything in Hanalei
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice plantation bungalow
Really sweet place, 2 bedroom, great for 2 couples. Nice lanai and yard. I really liked the outdoor shower. We didn’t do much cooking, so I can’t comment on the kitchen set up. Air conditioners worked great in the living in bedroom areas. We weren’t in the mood to cook. However, if you were, you might need potholders. Serious cooks might find the kitchen wanting. But we weren’t there to cook. Overall, we really loved it and would rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage
The location cannot be beat. You can watch sunsets from front porch or take a 2-3 stroll over to Hanalei Bay to enjoy the beach. The cottage has unique design features and is well equipped. For some it might be a downside but we found it charming…bugs, spider webs, and geckos were our roommates. You are indeed in a lush tropical environment after all.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry and Claudia F., Santa Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
great place, exceeded expectations, exceptionally responsive and communicative service.
Quiet, clean, comfortable, nice yard, very quick walk to the beach, well equipped, thoughtful amenities (outdoor shower!), and more. But what really stood out, head and shoulders above any other home rental we've had, was the clear and responsive communication from Joanne at Kauai Island Vacations. We had all the information we needed early on, full and complete communication. We appreciated their emphasis on environmental concerns (which sunscreens to use and avoid, encouragement to bring our own water bottles).One other example:: on a morning with heavier than usual rain, just minutes after we received a weather alert on our phones about possible flooding, Joanne wrote us an email (which I'm sure went out to all their renters) with more information, web links, etc. And one more: when we told her we were out of toilet paper (an oversight), or hadn't found the extra rolls, someone appeared at our door within half an hour with a 'six pack.'
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation
Loved everything about this place! Location was perfect, size was right, comfy, stylish island charm. Will stay here again hopefully in the very near future!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vaychan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the pier, awesome cottage!
We loved the place and great for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cozy cottage
We loved our stay at the Palaka Cottage. The location is perfect as it’s walking distance to all beaches on Hanalei Bay and the shops and restaurants in town. The cottage is very comfortable with everything we needed for a cozy beach vacation. We loved sitting on the front porch every morning and evening. This place is so special!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hanalei memories renewed at this lovely home.
Home is well maintained and clean, manager answered our call when TV Cable box failed, and had it replaced soon as possible. Close to pier and beach for walks and swimming. All good. Quiet neighbors too.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., Berkeley, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
We had a wonderful time In this cute and cozy cottage. It was simple but had everything we needed. Wonderful quiet nights with the dark sky made sleeping amazing.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect
This place was fantastic. It's a 3 minute walk from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, which you can partly see from the lanai. Starting each day with sunrises there and watching the surfers was so great. Walking along the road into town every morning was so peaceful. The property managers are friendly and generally prompt in their reply. And the listing is accurate. The A/C gets super cold, super fast so no need to leave it on all day. And the bed was more comfortable than most hotel beds I've slept in. The place was very clean and had everything we needed. Perfectly relaxing. We will definitely look to stay here again when we return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 15, 2022
Aloha, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the Palaka Cottage. Mahalo for taking such good care of the property. Please let us know when you are ready to return it would be our pleasure to welcome you back! with warm aloha, The Kauai Island Vacations Ohana

10/10 Excellent

Devorah H., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous House
We loved our stay at this beautifully appointed cottage and will definitely be staying there again! Directly across street from Hanalei Bay Beach and very helpful managers.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surf And Sun
Loved the house, spent most days on the beach just how we like it. The well kept old simple architecture was great. Everything worked well.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Spot!!
Our time here couldn’t have been better! From the location of the property to the comfort and style of the home, we will stay here again and again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2021
Aloha, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the Palaka Cottage. Mahalo for taking such good care of the cottage. Please let us know when you are ready to return we would love to welcome you back. With warm aloha, The Kauai Island Vacations Ohana

10/10 Excellent

Gregory A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hanalei peace of mind
Palaka cottage was an ideal location. Cottage layout was quaint and a bit bigger than expected. Joanne was a wonderful host who offered important suggestions about the area and who helped with special requests for my father. Porch was sublime place to gather at sunset. Access to beach now requires walking to pier or pavilion but still quite convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!
Wow!! My husband and I stayed here on our honeymoon and couldn’t have asked for a better place! It’s even cuter/better than the pictures make it out to be! The location is perfect (you can walk to the beach/pier and into town); the house is clean, charming, beachy; and we even had some peaks of the ocean from the lanai (which has a wonderful couch and table to enjoy). Oh and the outdoor shower is such a treat! Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2021
Aloha We are so happy you enjoyed your honeymoon at the Palaka Cottage. Mahalo for taking such good care of the home. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back for your 1st year anniversary! With warm aloha, The Kauai Island Vacations Ohana

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Palaka Cottage
Fabulous, quaint, historic cottage, with modern amenities. 1 block from Hanalei’s Black Pot Beach Pier, with mountain and slight ocean views. Made us feel like we stepped back in Hawaiian time. Convenient to all Hanalei and North Shore activities.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Aloha, Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience at the Palaka Cottage. We appreciate the wonderful care you took of the cottage and it would be our pleasure to host you again. with warm aloha, Joanne

10/10 Excellent

Gil T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hanalei stay
Nice and roomy for a 2BR/1BA. A/C is a godsend. Convenient walk to beach & great outdoor shower.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Aloha, We are happy you enjoyed your stay at The Palaka Cottage. It was a pleasure hosting you and we appreciate you taking such good care of the home. Please let us know when you are ready to come back we would love to have you! With warm aloha, The Kauai Island Vacations Ohana

10/10 Excellent

sophie t., Boston, MA

Heaven in Hanalei
We loved our stay in Palaka Cottage! It was the perfect beach vacation-great location right across from beach and the sweetest place to come home to after a day out adventuring!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Aloha, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the Palaka Cottage. It sounds like you took advantage of being across the street from Hanalei Bay Beach! Please let us know when you are ready to return. It would be our pleasure to host you again. With warm aloha, The Kauai Island Vacations Ohana

10/10 Excellent

Freda S., Santa Fe New Mexico

What a wonderful place!
My husband and I so enjoyed staying at the puluka cottage. What a charming place. We enjoyed sitting outside on the lanei hearing the ocean waves. The cottage had everything we needed and was so relaxing. We cant wait to book again one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Aloha, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the Palaka Cottage. We appreciate you taking such good care of property. Please let us know when you are ready to return it would be our please to welcome you back! With warm aloha., The Kauai Island Vacations Ohana

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Palaka Cottage
Our Hanalei vacation at the Palaka Cottage was absolutely magical. The location is perfect. We fell asleep each night listening to the waves break and walked the beautiful Hanalei Bay every morning upon waking. It had everything we could possibly need. We will be back and we will book with Kauai Island Vacations again. They were on top of every detail. They arranged our boat trip and helicopter tour. They were easy to reach and answered every question that I had about best places to eat, beaches to get to. They even shipped back our forgotten piece of luggage after we left. They made the whole planning and booking process fun too. Thank you to Joanne and Holly!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Aloha, It was a pleasure hosting you at the Palaka Cottage and we are happy you enjoyed your stay. It sounds like you created some wonderful memories of all the fun adventures you went on! Mahalo for taking such good care of the home. Please let us know when you are ready to come back we would love to have you! with warm aloha, The Kauai Island Vacations Ohana