Comments from our guests
"WOW! What a great place."
WOW! What a great place. Accommodation-wise it was the highlight of our trip. We liked the fact that we were on the top floor and had a great view of the entire complex. The water slides were a great favorite of the "kids" (even at age 45). I even tried them a few times myself. (at almost 81!) ... We are pleased that we found your web site and that you were willing to share your lovely condo with us. Best wishes,
Orville 7/21/10 (50th anniversary)
"We enjoyed every minute of our vacation."
We stayed within the condo for 17 days during the month of June of 2010. We enjoyed every minute of our vacation. The unit is very nice and has a family friendly decor. The layout of the unit is well done! Each bedroom is very large with adjacent bathrooms. There is a third bathroom as you walk into the unit adjacent to the linen closet where the washer and dryer are located. The kitchen is wonderful for the preparation of meals. Every night we had dinner on the Lanai that overlooks the 2 acre river pool and the ocean. Great view with the detailed landscaping, palm trees and especially, the multiple gas lighted standing torches that are lit at night throughout the resort grounds. The unit has central air conditioning. I can tell you from experience that this is a rare commodity on the island. Most vacation resorts, condos and housing do not have central air conditioning. This is a must! Roosters are plentiful on the Island and are notorious for crowing during the early morning hours. It is not a pleasant experience. Fortunately, the resort is gated and management makes it a priority to keep the cute critters away. The resort has nightly entertainment at the bar and grill that is situated near the beach. A very nice place to go at night to enjoy both the entertainment and the refreshing wind off of the ocean waters. Trust me! This is a great place.
The Reagan Family 7/1/10
"...your condo was amazing!"
Kauai and your condo was amazing! My family had a wonderful time enjoying the pool, The Oasis beach front restaurant and beach. My 5 year old son enjoyed watching the children's movies filmed on the island while my daughter had a blast on the water slides. My wife and I personally enjoyed the beverage service from the Oasis by the pool and hot tub.
Aloha,
Matt, Becky, Faith, and Matthew 4/21/10
"...loved it and felt very special..."
We had a great time and everything was beautiful! We had the ceremony on the beach at Barking Sands at sunset. The condo had everything we needed and felt very comfy. All of us loved it and felt very special there. Thank you again for everything!
Wendy 4/9/10
"What a great place for families."
Kathleen,
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your condo. You have a very nice and private lanai area, as you do not look into anyone elses's balcony, and no one looks into yours. I was able to watch the girls in the pool from all three rooms. My kids LOVED the pool and slides and it was warmer than most pools - a real plus. What a great place for families. Everything was right there. The shopping cart was very useful with Safeway across the street. The boogie boards were great for our girls. The beach chairs were life savers, and the coolers were too. It was great to have enough room to move around. We really enjoyed being able to cook some of our meals right there. The location was great as we were able to get to both ends of the island in under 1 hour (though the traffic on the Island is congested!!!) Would have loved to have more sun. There was a lot of cloud and intermittant rain throughout our stay - and WINDY!!! All said, a great vacation in paradise. I see why so many people love Kauaii!!! Thank you again for a marvelous stay.
Michelle and Family 4/6/10
"... couldn't have been more surprised or pleased."
My wife and I have visited Kauai every year for the last 21 years. Each visit has been to a luxury Hotel resort that we believed was the only way to enjoy our stays. We decided this time to try your Condo and we couldn't have been more surprised or pleased. It was fully appointed with the finest furnishings and was centrally located to everything outside of the resort. Additionally, it had all anyone would need on a vacation other than food or clothes. It was a great place and we are looking forward to staying there again, hopefully in a few months.
Darrel 3/20/10
"... had everything there that was needed to make the trip even more wonderful."
We had a great time. The condo was lovely and had everything there that was needed to make the trip even more wonderful. A guest to your condo does not even have to bother bringing anything extra, like towels, books about Kauai, games, coolers, beach chairs, etc. I will definately call upon you again and will tell friends/family about your condo.
Thanks again for the great stay.
Debbie 12/21/09
"We even made thanksgiving dinner..."
Jim and Kathleen-
Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo w/ our family. We had a great time & your condo was a great fit for our family. We loved being centrally located and having the Safeway across the street & a big kitchen was helpful! We even made thanksgiving dinner and ate on the terrace! Having the boogie boards, coolers, & other family friendly amenities made a huge difference for us. We did not get to do everything we wanted to do but highlights were the Captain Andy's catamaran trip (dolphins and turtles) & the ziplining.
The walking and running path was terrific. To get to it, take a R outside the complex, walk to the Chevron, take a R. Walk to water, take a L until park, look for path on L . It goes about 5 miles by a great boogie boarding beach and you'll likely see some monk seals! We will definately be back and recommend to friends. Kathleen, you have been so great to work w/ on the acommodations and it was a great experience for us!
Michelle and Greg 11/31/09
"... like walking into a fully stocked luxury home."
My wife and I have visited Kauai several times in the past, but this is the first time we stayed at your island residence. Needless to say, we will not be staying anywhere else when we visit the island in the future. Staying at your place was like walking into a fully stocked luxury home. The only thing we needed was our personal items and food. Absolutely everything else was provided. I taught my wife how to snorkel with the equipment you provided. The pool is huge and she was able to practice without being disturbed. My mother joined us on this trip and she can't stop talking about your place. Any friends or family who give her an extra five minutes to talk about her trip will only hear about your wonderful place, not how beautiful the island was. My advice to other travelers heading to Kauai is: Do not waste your time looking for any thing better than this because you will be hard pressed to find it.
Jim 11/28/09
"...a great place to stay and highly recommended."
This was a great place to stay. It is a very nice resort with great, helpful and friendly staff. We were island hopping and only had 3 days on Kauai and we could have had some more. It is tough to see 4 islands in 2 weeks. I would go back to Kauai for sure. This was our last trip before our first kid comes along in March and we took my retired parents with us. They have never stayed in such a nice place. Kathleen kept in touch and answered any questions and was easy to deal with. It really ruined us for staying in Oahu where the place we stayed was OK but ... This is a great place to stay and highly recommended.
Craig 11/12/09
"...just perfect."
What can I say? Your condo was the most beautiful place that we have stayed in. We have stayed in a lot of places over the Hawaiian Islands and I can honestly say your home away from home was just perfect. After our 10 hour flight and arriving at the condo, opening the door made it worthwhile. You had everything you could need for a great stay. Thank you so much. I hope to visit your lovely condo again.
Cathy 9/11/09
"...had all the extras to make the vacation special..."
Kathleen,
Your place was fantastic. It was exactly as you described on your website (and then some) and in a perfect location. The fact that it had all of the extras to make the vacation special, like the beach chairs, beach towels, boogie boards (a couple of really good ones that kept my kids in the water all day) and shopping cart, was just fantastic. The condo seemed new, was unbelievably upscale (at a reasonable price) and had a great view of the grounds (which are beautiful)...The location could not be beat. At first, when I saw it was across from a shopping plaza, I was a bit nervous, but this turned out to be fantastic. Everything on Kauai is built to blend in, so the area felt more "comfortable" than commercial and the shops across the street were not even noticed. However, when it was time for dinner or lunch, it was a 5 minute stroll across the street to Safeway, ABC Stores, Subway, etc.
From a bigger picture, being in Kapa'a was the perfect location...It was about 30 minutes to the beaches on the North Shore (perfect for snorkeling, hiking and tanning) and the same to the beaches on the South Shore (great for swimming and boogie boarding)....and there are even closer swimming and snorkeling beaches if you want to stay more local. As for activities, I would highly recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tours. We took that on the first day there and the added benefit (in addition to being an unbelievable experience with the most amazing views I have ever seen) was that it gave us a real great overview of the island to help figure what we wanted to do for the rest of the week. In addition, we took surfing lessons from Charlie at Blue Seas Surfing School (he will pick you up at the condo and bring you wherever the best waves are that day) and went to Princeville Ranch Zip Lining...we would highly recommend both of these. As for beaches, Brennecke Beach in Poipu (right next to the main Poipu beach) was great for boogie boarding and Tunnels Beach on the North Shore for snorkeling is not to be missed (it was like being in an aquarium....and we saw a sea turtle eating on the reef). Also, go to Secret Beach on the North Shore....it was beautiful, and go out to the lighthouse for sunset.
Brian 9/01/09
"We are highly recommending your unit to ... everyone."
We would like to thank you for the wonderful time we had at your condo. We are highly recommending your unit to anyone and everyone. Attached is a picture of the great Mahi hunters...even our youngest caught a fish. We had a VERY good fish day and had them fillet a fish for us and gave the boat captain the rest as we were leaving the next day...else we wiuld have eaten them all. We actually caught 10 Mahi-Mahi and one SkipJack tuna (the little one in the pic.), all that in a 4 hour trip. They were really, really good on the barbecue down by the pool.
The boat captain had a lot of experience and knew just where to go...where the birds were flying and fishing :) We highly recommend their charter...great fishermen: Breakaway Fishing Charters, Captain Jeff Steiner, (licensed and insured), Tel 808-635-9456.
Thanks again for a great vacation.
The Campbell Family 8/2/09
"VERY NICELY DONE!"
We had a marvelous week at Waipouli. The condo was truly "First Class", perfect for our party of 4. Everything about the location and on-site facilities exceeded our expectations. We were particularly impressed by the "thorough thoughtfulness" which went into the "outfitting" of the condo - every amenity was "covered" and the exceptionally complete "how to" folder was very helpful. VERY NICELY DONE!
Brent 7/26/2009
"Your condo was amazing!"
Your condo was amazing! My parents and I were more than pleased and very excited that we got a chance to spend a week in the most opulent condo we have ever seen. We can"t think of anything we would change about the place.
Bryan and Jessica 7/16/09
"...your condo made our vacation extra special."
Aloha,
We had a fantastic time in Kauai and your condo made our vacation extra special. Our only regret is that we didn't spend more time AT the condo. Both Bob and I agreed that the NEXT time we come, we want to do more relaxing at the condo and less kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, etc. You supplied us with so many extra things that we never expected- beach chairs, cooler, etc. etc. All in all, we want to thank you for a beautiful week. I wish we could have stayed longer and I don't usually say that about being on vacation!
Mahalo many times,
Lisa and Bob July 6, 2009
"Wow! Love the condo, the amenities, and all the extras . . ."
Wow! Love the condo, the amenities and all the extras – beach chairs, cooler, books, etc. The resort area is beautiful and sitting on the lanai is soo relaxing after a day of sighting. We were married on the beach and really enjoyed our vacation/honeymoon. Thank you for making us feel welcome.
Kurt & Cyndi 4/15/09
"...what a gem ...exceeded our expectations."
Hi! We are from New Mexico (The Land of Enchantment). This is our second time to Kauai, our last trip being ten years ago. Our last visit here we stayed at Kapaa Shores which is just north of here, and at that time I don’t believe the Waipouli Beach Resort was even built yet. Wow what a gem you have here! Our travel agent booked these condos knowing how beautiful they were, and they really exceeded our expectations. We have four children and all your extras really added to our trip. I loved the Hawaiian music that we were able to enjoy during our excursions. One of our excursions was out to the Napali Coast on the Captain Andy’s boat tour. We took the 5 ½ hour trip and really had a super time.
Thank you so much for allowing us to share a piece of your paradise.
The Andrew U. Family 7/28/08
"...best family vacation ever..."
Hi Kathleen and Jim,
Thank you so much for opening up your condo to us.We have had So much fun! As it happened, one of my son’s classmates was staying at a condo at the Marriott at the same time we were here – they were so jealous of us and the difference in our accommodations.
We have had a wonderful time hanging out here – my husband says it’s been the best family vacation ever and the kids (and I) agree! And thank you so much for making the condo so comfy and providing all the extras. We look forward to coming back some time!
Alan, Alexandra, Katarina, and Aiden 2/21/08
"...this trip was special."
Happy Valentine’s day! Thank you for sharing your home. We enjoy the island so much and this trip was special. Will be back in June and look forward to it.
Found a monk seal in the mouth of the canal on the south- observed for some time- Whales at sunrise-
The Jensens 2/14/08
"The condo is great..."
Aloha! Looks like we’re your first honeymooners! We have had a grand time and don’t want to return to reality. The condo is great, we highly recommend turning the chairs and ottoman toward the pool and having coffee while the sun rises and the breeze comes through- It’s a wonderful way to start the day! (or end it with a glass of wine!)
Although this is our first trip to Kauai we know it won’t be our last. Many thanks.
Matt and Alli 3/19/07
"Everything seemed perfect."
What a beautiful condo you have!! We were delighted to be your first guests. We had a wonderful time even though much of our visit was under rainy circumstances. It was so pleasant to return “home” to cook and relax each evening as well as to enjoy an early- or late- swim and spa.
Everything seemed perfect. Thank you for sharing your unit with us. Aloha and Mahalo,
John and Maria 1/09/07
