Kauai Hawaii Vacation Rental Condo

December 14th - 21st 2006

Mahalo Jack & Dorinda,

Our first visit to Kauai and we are already looking forward to returning next year. Enjoyed your very comfortable, well-located condo and the evening sunsets on the Beach House lawn across the road.
Some of our Picks and Pass for future visitors:

1. Best Value Meal in Sweet Setting: Kukuis Sanday Brunch at the Marropt Lihue by the pool. Unlimited champagne and buffet for 2 for $80 and good singer too.
2. Best Romantic Dinner: Naniwa at Sunset on the terrace at Sheraton Poipu. Looks out on beautiful beach and not crowded - unlike Beach House. The terrace is actually at Shell's restaurant but Naniwa will serve you there.
3. Best Hawaiian Place: Tomkats in Koloa Village (near Lapperts) and Polynesian Cafe in Hanalei by Ching Young Village.
4. Best Beach Walk: Mahaulepu Beaches - end of Poipu Road and follow cane roads to ocean. Great walk along cliff tops after relaxing on beach
5. Most Convenient Beach: Baby Beach on Hoona Rd - g left along Lawai Rd outside Prince Kuhio - take first road right and walk through to beach about half way down.
6. Most Spectacular Drive: Scenery Waimea Canyon on a clean day. Long walk to falls ( not for over 60's)!!
7. Good Luau at Smith's Tropical Paradise. Don't arrive at 4:30 or you'll have an hour wait till Luau. Get there at 5:15 and leave 10 minutes before end of Hawaiian dance show or you'll be stuck for another hour.

Nov. 15th to Nov 30th 2006

Aloha Jack & Dorinda,

This was our first trip to Kauai and we loved every minute of our vacation. We had excellent weather. The only rain we got caught in was watching the Grand Slam golf at Poipu Bay G. C. but it was worth it to see Tiger Woods, Mike Weir. Jim Furyk and Geoff Ogilvy play that magnificent course.
Some of the other highlights were:

• waking up early in the morning and watching the sunrise from our comfortable bed with the breeze blowing in.
• Driving to Waimea Canyon
• Allerton Garden Tour
• Helicopter ride with Kauai Air
• Mahaulepu Beach - be careful swimming there.
• Touring the caves - what an experience crawling through the 4 ft. high opening into the sink hole. It was very interesting.
• Listening to jazz at the Hyatt and watching the children hula.
• Sunsets across the street and watching the surfers.
• Dinner at the Beach House - try the bananas foster for desert (one serving would feed 4 easily).

Oct. 20 - 24 2006

Jack & Dorinda,

Thank you for sharing your condo with us. The location is perfect. We had a relaxing time.

Jon & Jolene
Cashmere, Washington

Oct 12-19, 2006

Aloha Jack & Dorinda!

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful condo with us! We spent a week here in Kauai on our honeymoon and we don't want to go back to the "real world". It's our last night here and we're sitting here going over everything we've done since we got here. Drove up to Waimea, but it was too foggy to see much, still worth the ride up - loved the lodge for its great lunches! We drove all the way to the farthest you can go on the North Shore, spent time at the Kilawea Lighthouse. Who could forget the EARTHQUAKE!! We were getting ready to go to breakfast when we felt the shaking. We weren't quite sure what it was (never felt an earthquake before!). It shook the bed and front door, actually knocked 2 books off the entertainment center!! It wasn't until we talked to the waitress at Joe's on the Green that we realized it was a quake. What a honeymoon memory! Needless to say we watched the news a lot on Sunday and bought the Garden Isle Newspaper to take home for our scrapbook.
Some other things we did: Sunset dinner cruise along Napali - although its not for the folks who get sea sick (never thought I would - but oops!) The cruise was still worth the money and upset stomach! We saw a monk seal, sea turtles, naked beach bathers, and lots of spinner dolphins! We are so happy we got a video camera for our wedding - we've already taken 2 hours of video and 7 rolls of film!
Went snorkeling at Poipu Beach - great spot! Lots of fish and eels - easier to snorkel at Poipu than across the street. Great sunsets at Beach House. Also good spot for sea turtles and monk seals.
We can't get over all the roosters and chickens! They certainly are everywhere - even if you can't see them! My husband got a t-shirt to remember the roosters - ha ha!
Ate at Poipu Beach Broiler, Brenneckes, Tropical Burgers and Keoki's Paradise - all yummy! Played a little golf, well, Brian played, I was his trusty caddy and driver!
We had such a great time and do not want to go back to PA! One suggestion (only but we were shocked when we first got here - no A/C.) However, with everything open and the ceiling fans running it was fine.

Thanks again - I mean - Mahalo!
Brian & Julie Stone
Middletown, Pennsylvania

Oct 1 - Oct 8 2006

Jack & Dorinda

Aloha and thank you for sharing your condo. We had a lovely week weather-wise and touring too. We did the sunrise cruise to Napali which was awesome. We also did the Smith Family Luau which was exceptionally good. We did a lot of walking and touring. It was the best time. Thank you for a great place to stay.

Jack & Cheryl Frain
Baltimore, MD

9/21/06 - 10/2

Jack & Dorinda:

Thanks again for sharing your condo with us - this is our 2nd trip staying here! What a wonderful week we've had!!
The hike ascending Sleeping Giant was highlight this time. I would highly recommend it. Again, thanks for the great spot here!! We will be back!

Cheryl / Woody

9-14-06 to 9-21-06

Aloha

First time to the Kauai island. Here for our 20th anniversary. Really liked where the condo is located. Great condo too. The grounds are spectacular!
The sunny weather cooperated but the trade winds were high along with high swells. We did see monk seals at Poipu public beach! We snorkeled and dove and my husband bought a Hawaiian Sling which he brought home dinner :-) It was good and you can spear just across the street (not as easy as it sounds, but great fun).
Best thing we did: Inter-Island Air Helicopter to the falls stop - pricey but worth it! Best eats: Brennecki's crab dinner for expensive and Brenneckis Deli for lunch was best deal we found for lunch. Also Green Van has good plate lunch.

Mahalo
Windy & Jerry Ham
Lakewood, Colorado

9/7/06 - 9/12/06

Mahalo Jack and Dorinda

Your condo is beautiful and so are the grounds/view - we were (as another guest worded it) blown away when we opened up the door. We enjoyed all our breakfasts on the Lanai at sunrise.
Our highlights of Kauai were of course #1 our wedding - we were married at sunset on the beach just south of the Russian Fort. It was beautiful! #2 Capt Andy's Sail/Snorkel to the Napali Coast - we love the ocean - couple of people got sick. It takes a while to get out there from Port Allen. Only disappointments were we didn't go body surfing. Sounds like Kalapaki Beach out of Lihue is the place - and our Luau at Resort Quest - most of it was inside in cramped quarters.
Tip - Use the Ultimate Kauai Book and Kauai Trails - Very Helpful.
Condo is great. How about feeding the Koi? Does the management allow it?

Aloha,
Mike and Danielle Avril
University Place, WA

08-27-06 / 09-06-06

Aloha, Jack & Dorinda!

I'm back "finally" a little late this year (I really enjoy March and April) but is there really a bad time to come to Kauai and get lost in its magic? NO!
Anyway MAHALO for the opportunity to once again stay in your spectacular island home, everything was outstanding. Weather this trip was !EXCELLENT!
Highly recommend Maha'ulepu Beach, it was like having your own private beach (very few people), simply BRILLIANT.
Spent the rest of my lazy days at the beach across the way and down by the pool just allowing 10 of the best days of 2006 drift away, doesn't sound like much but it has sure been GREAT!!
MAHALO again Jack and Dorinda for all you do.

Todd
Denver, CO\

8/19 - 8/26 '06

Dear Jack & Dorinda,

We have been reading some of your tenants comments and one in particular is soooo true! The bed is awesome! My boyfriend said "Oh they are all honeymooners so they don't care", but we are not on our honeymoon and we LOVE the bed. We love the trade winds at night.
Some must do's for others that follow are:

1. Hideaway Beach at Princeville
2. Capt Andys Snorkel/Sunset dinner sail!!
3. Princeville Hotel

7/17/06 - 7/25/06

Aloha, Jack & Dorinda!

My new husband and I knew instantly when we set foot on Prince Kuhio property that we would have an amazing honeymoon in your condo! We loved looking at all the views - the mountains, the ocean, and the pool surrounded by tropical plants and flowers!
We woke up the first morning laughing as we heard roosters alerting us that it was morning ... we don't have this luxury in downtown Chicago! The highlights of our trip include:
* Island Helicopters Tour - a must do! We did this one our first day here to pick out places we wanted to see by land.
* Captain Andy's Napali Sunset Dinner Cruise - We were able to see the Napali coastline up close and personal and a beautiful sunset! The boat was on the smaller side so we went flying when big waves hit. I wouldn't recommend it for those prone to motion sickness!
* Surf to Sunset Luau at the Sheraton Resort - What a fun night! The Sheraton is just up the road on Poipu Rd. We were greeted with a lei and had good appetizers, drinks, and a feast! The show was informative and entertaining. The best part was that it was outside right along Poipu Beach - we got some amazing sunset pictures!

We bought most of our food at Safeway and a Farmer's Market. We found this condo to have every amenity that we could possibly need - Mahalo!! We also loved the pool! It was very refreshing and a nice way to spend a lazy afternoon reading a book and doing a crossword puzzle.
Nothing beats the beautiful island of Kauai! We spent a day on Oahu checking out Pearl Harbor - which is a must do! We are already planning out when we can get back to Kauai and Prince Kuhio for another amazing vacation!
Mahalo, Jack & Dorinda, for all of your hospitality! Our honeymoon will be looked back upon with nothing but amazing memories!

Kristin & Scott Shell
Chicago, IL

7/14/06 - 7/17/06

Aloha Jack & Dorinda!

I must be honest and say that I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Me and my new husband just spent 5 nights of our honeymoon in Oau and I was sad to leave, but once I set foot in your lovely place, I was at ease and I felt right at home. You have made such a nice place and as soon as I thought of something I needed and went to look for it, there it was!! You seem to have thought of every little thing your guests might need or want and have provided it graciously. The first thing I did was put on your Hawaiian Music CD and that set the tone for the rest of the stay. I won't go into all of our favorites because they are very similar to previous entries, but I must mention one!! Laying in bed each night and morning with the door open and the cool breeze coming in is something that will stick in my mind as a favorite memory, one that was made on my honeymoon. My husband and I are both teachers in Texas, so we have every summer off and do plan to come back often. I am even going to recommend this to my parents who have never been to Hawaii. Thank you so much for sharing this great piece of paradise with us - and now for my husband, Austin - - -
I'll make this quick, thanks so much for having everything here for us. My favorite place we went, I would have to say, is Tunnels Beach. It was very relaxing and a good place to swim and snorkel. I saw many fish and even a leopard eel, along with a few turtles Definitely go there if you want to snorkel! Food at the Brick Oven was good too! Shop at Big Save, they have good products. We cooked out here one night and ate breakfast here every day too.

Thanks Ya'll,
Just Voyt and Holly Vogt
Austin, Texas

6/15 - 6/26/06

Aloha Dorinda and Jack!

To use the local vernacular: Yo' place mo' bettah!! We walked around the Sheraton and Hyatt and drove around Princeville ... yo' place "still" mo/ bettah. For our tastes and desires, this lovely condo had it all ... beautiful views, tasteful and comfortable furnishings, fully equipped kitchen, many extras (I was planning to buy a cheap cooler at Walmart since we do a lot of picnic lunches and not only discovered the one in the closet but ice packs in the freezer as well - thanks!). Prince Kuhio is also strategically situated near beaches (one need go no further than "Beach House Beach" for great snorkeling ... we checked out other places and found this equal or better), as well as shopping and restaurants (or food stands).
Friends had alerted us to "Ultimate Kauai" ... so very helpful, as well as all your guests' suggestions. How else would we have found Tropical Taco or Hameua's Saimin Stand? ... wonderful eating experiences. We enjoyed the banana-macadamia nut pancakes at Joes on the Green on a gorgeous Sunday morning... but the budget-minded should be apprised that Sunday morning is the only time with no early bird special prices. Speaking of Sunday morning, any folks looking for Christ-centered worship and teaching will find Kauai Christian Fellowship on Ala Kinoiki Rd a real blessing.
After reading some guests' comments about the roasters, we were grateful that all the roosters, hens, and chicks had gone up to Waimea Canyon for summer vacation - leaving only cooing doves.
After 20 years of the Navy sending us everywhere but Hawaii and then 30 more years of dreaming about Hawaii ... this celebration of 50 years of a wonderfully blessed marriage here in Kauai was a dream come true and more.
We praise the Lord for the beauty of his creation: the profusion of flowers and flowering trees, the green ridges and canyons, the amazing variety of tropical fish!!
And to you, Dorinda & Jack, mahalo, mahalo!! for sharing your lovely home. Oh, how we would love to return!

Mary & Hal Moore
Cocoa, Florida

6/11 - 6/15/06

Aloha Jack & Dorinda!

We had a wonderful visit in your condo ~ you've done an incredible job keeping everything updated ~ the tile, furniture, artwork, light fixtures, fans, etc. And what can we say about the bed!? It's so comfortable :-) We also really appreciated all of the little extras you provided ~ we couldn't think of anything that we needed that we didn't find right away.
I already had the 2nd edition of The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook, but after seeing your new one, I had to buy the 5th Edition ~ lots of changes! This is our 4th visit to Kauai ~ its definitely our favorite island.
Since eating is always one of our favorite things about vacation :-) we were happy to find Beach House (that view!!), Kalaheo Cafe & Coffee Company (for lattes & cinnamon rolls or cinnamon knuckles on our way to Waimea Canyon), & Jo-Jo's Clubhouse for shave ice on our way back from the canyon (we had the rainbow w/mac nut ice cream on the bottom ~ yum!)
But our greatest find, thanks to you & your previous guests, was the Maha'ulepu coastline and beach ~ the BEST for exploring, photographing, and making memories! What an amazing, beautiful place. Next to the Napali Coast, we found it to be one of the most special places on Kauai.
Thank you again for everything ~ We're off to the North Shore for 5 more nights, and then back to Boulder. Maybe someday we'll get to meet you there! :-)

Bill & Patsy Jackson
Boulder, CO

May 31 - June 9, 2006

Aloha Guests!

We have returned to this wonderful home away from home!

We are always delighted to read your comments and try to experience your trip. We are so lucky to have had such wonderful guests to share our home.

This time we replaced all the living room furniture. We hope you like it! We also replaced the TV, DVD player, stereo, a few kitchen items and updated the wireless router. Oh and we added a new ceiling fan with light in the bedroom.

We did have time to visit with some friends and enjoy the weather, water and beaches out front.

Mahalo nui loa for your kindness. Every time we return home we feel the aloha spirit of all our guests. Please return soon!

Jack & Dorinda

April 24 - April 30, 2006

Aloha

We've hiked all over, eaten all kinds of places recommended in the "Ultimate Travel Book" which is a wonderful guide. Our suggestions -

1. Buy some fresh fish at Fish Express in Lihue and grill
2. Eat once at Beach House
3. Take the NaPali Explorer catamaran from Hanalie along the coast (small boat - 16 people - great naration - faster to the real coast of Na Pali)
4. Walk the grounds of the Hyatt Regency in day time and go for jazz in the Stevens Library from 8-11 certain nights for the price of a drink or smoothie (chocolate was good!)
5. Go see the Hindu Temple at their monastery being built up the Waimea River (call for tour times) and view their gorgeous land and interesting stories - even though your not hindu most likely, we're not - (see ultimate Travel Guide).
6. Take a walk over to Whalers Cove - easy stroll

April 17, 2006 - April 24, 2006

Aloha Jack & Dorinda,

We have had a wonderful time here in Kauai. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your condo. It has been a blessing! Kauai is so beautiful. We were all over the island. The weather was great too. This year we will be married 50 years, so it was great to be here.

Thank you again,

Dan & Donna Friesen,
Highland Ranch, Colorado

March 27th - Apr 1st 2006

Aloha Jack & Dorinda

We had a wonderful time. We loved your condo. We traveled up and down the east side as far as Princeville. What a beautiful island. The Beach House restaurant was great.

Thank you for a great place to stay.

Shirley & John Gunter
Salem, Oregon

March 2-7, 2006

Aloha Friends,

What a paradise we found on Kauai. Golfed Wailua, snorkeled Poipu and all over Hanalei, Ziplined Kipu Falls, toured the Botanical Gardens , hied Waimea Canyon, dinner at Tomkats and the Beach House. How happy we were to come home every night to our lovely condo. Thank you, Jack and Dorinda, for sharing your home with us! We hope to return again soon.

Tim Gray and Lisa Collins
Laguna Beach, CA

Feb 7-23 06

Jack & Dorinda and anyone else who will ponder my note.

The 18 hours too and from on the jet ws worth the relaxation. All the ocean life and vegatation was a big change from 20 degrees below at times and deep snow, which we unfortunately have to return to. Very comfortable location. Being away from swimable beaches kept the younger kids away. Sept great. Your home was perfect and we will be back!

The Jeskes
Summit Lake, WI

Aloha Jack & Dorinda,

Thank you for letting us stay in your condo. We find Kauai beautiful. Would love to rent again from you.

The people who are taking care of things have done a very good job. Office called and checked on us to see how our stay was going. Place was very clean.

Clifford - Darlene
Elkso, Nevada

January 12-19, 2006

Aloha Jack & Dorinda!

Words fail us in so many ways but we'll do our best here. Your condo, of course, is lovely and has possibly the most comfortable bed EVER! My memories of falling asleep to the tropical breezes and surf will keep me happy for a long time.

Kyle and I came to Kauai to escape the cold and snow and hectic schedules of Washington DC. Suffice it to say - mission accomplished! Not setting an alarm and waking up with the sun and ocean and - let's not forget - roosters was worth the trip. The beautiful weather, luscious beaches and friendly people only made this time more memorable.

My highlights (and then I'll let Kyle talk)

• Tropical Taco on the North Shore. Get the fish taco grilled. Oh. my. God.
• Hanalei mixed plate for Kulah pork & cabbage
• Unbelivable fresh pinapple from the fruit cart in Hanalei.

Okay, Kyle's turn -

Aloha!

This was my first time to the islands, and I can't imagine a better place to stay! We loved being able to enjoy fresh fruits and coffee for breakfast on the lanai. We'll never buy canned pineapple again! And those Rhumbathons (sp)!

It was wonderful to find healthy organic food alternatives in the grocery stores. We snagged some fresh shrimp at Fish Express. Other culinary indulges included Keoki's Paradise (Herb-crusted) ono and some incredible crab cake appetizers.

A lovely pair of geckos kept us company in the evenings - we named one of them "Bob".

Don't miss the hikes around the canyon. Or whale spotting from Kiluea Lighthouse. The natural beautyh of this island leaves us humbled and inspired, and rested beyond our fondest dreams.

On this, our last day, we shall indulge ourselves at Anara Spa, then to a fine dinner at the Beach House before heding off to the chilly North East. We'll be back next year for a honeymoon!

Mahalo,

Kyle and Meryl
Washington DC

Dec 20 - Dec 27 '05

Dear Jack and Dorinda,

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your lovely condo. We so enjoyed all the comforts you provided. We looked and looked at hotels on Kauai and are so glad we picked your condo instead. Lots of space to relax, kitchen and all made it much nicer and much more relaxed for us. We had a very special vacation and look forward to a return trip one day.

Christ's Blessings to you and yours,

Nathan and Kelly Finch
San Diego, CA

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