Lovely Vacation in Princeville
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Great time at the Nihilani from Sierra Madre on 10/12/2011 said:
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This year the family and I decided to visit the island of Kauai. I found this rental online. I was impressed with all of the positive reviews. The price was right and it was in a desirable area (Princeville). The complex is very close to Hanalei, which offers a great variety of restaurants and shops. The grocery store is also very close.
Upon opening the front door of our unit we were very pleased. The unit was clean and well kept. Plenty of space for the kids. It felt like we were home. There were Hawaiian goodies on the kitchen island left for us (nice touch).
The unit has everything a family needs to feel at home. Fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, comfortable furniture, cable tv, and air conditioning. The garage even has beach chairs, beach mats and kids toys.
Only a few minor things to consider. The bbq is out at the pool. We grilled a few times and had to bring our food back to the unit. The pool closes at 9pm and the HOa is strict about getting everyone out on time.
Overall we had an excellent stay and hope to return very soon. I would highly recommend the Nihilani, unit 3a.
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Robert Hryniewich from Aurora, CO on 09/29/2011 said:
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I have to say the unit was very nice on the inside but the rest of the complex was terrible. Parking is horrible, location of the unit was bad as we heard traffic noise until 2am every morning. The pool was suppose to be heated but it wasn't. The pool was so cold we actually had to use a pool in a different complex. We had the management jump down our throats regarding a car being parked in Vistor parking in front of the unit. He was so rude to my niece that nobody needs to be treated this way especially a vistor to the island. Overall Unit a+ Complex and Management F. After reading reviews from other people that have stayed in this complex they also have had siimilar run ins with your onside management. I seem to think this complex is mainly residents not majority rentals. I wouldn't stay in this complex again just due to the way we were treated.
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Manager response:
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Dear Guest, I am delighted you liked the unit and gave it an A+. I am also very sorry you had a difficult time with the onsite management. About 30% of the units at Nihilani are occupied by year-round residents, and we have appealed to the management company to be more lenient with the rules as the majority of people there are on vacation. I agree the parking is difficult at Nihilani, but each unit does come with a 2 car garage, so for the majority of guests parking is never an issue. The pool at Nihilani is not heated, and Im not sure where that might have been advertized online. I hope you will reconsider and stay with us again. Nihilani is one of the few new developments with central a/c and has a beautiful pool and BBQ area complete with restrooms and shaded areas. It is a great place for couples and families alike.
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Amazing
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Cathy from El Paso, TX on 06/27/2011 said:
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We loved the condo it was equipped with everything you could need from snorkel gear,towels,boogie boards,etc. It was the highlight of the trip. The decor was amazing and all the finest upgrades.My husband and I found privacy on our own terrace. Even though their was ac we never used it. We had a wonderful view. Pool was great barbecued there nightly. It was such a nice and comfortable condo my family didn't want to go out. Loved our stay!!!
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Absolutely Incredible!! We can't wait for our next trip back!!
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Dionne from Santa Rosa, California on 06/17/2011 said:
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It was a wonderful condo in a wonderful area, we loved our stay.
We traveled with family which included an 18 month old so we were very pleased to find childrens toys, a stroller, and a pack and play (Crib). Our only suggestion would be to purchase/bring a baby gate for the stairs.
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Home away From Home
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Two Couples Traveling with a Toddler from Georgetown, KY on 05/04/2011 said:
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This was our second stay at Nihilani at Princeville and it is just so easy to feel at home there. It takes no time to get settled, and we defintely didn't want to leave. It is by far the most well appointed vacation rental we've ever stayed in. This year we invited some friends to come out and they brought their 20 month old- the condo was perfect for him. The pack'n play, highchair, even baby utensils were put to good use. Everything we needed was readily available. We also appreciate how clean it is. You can truly unplug and relax.
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Great condo for kids and family
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Jeremy from San Luis Obispo CA on 04/17/2011 said:
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We had a great stay at this condo. The place itself was large enough to accomodate 6 of us. Kristen at aloha Condos was great... very responsive and really cared about us a and making sure we had a great stay.
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Great House to stay with family
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Sue & Mike from Newton, Iowa on 01/26/2011 said:
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Great location, enjoyed beach chairs and toys. Easy driving distance to beach to soak up the sun. Kitchen well stocked with dishes. Enjoyed the town house with our adult children. Great place.
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Great Value, Lots of Fun
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mike from Oahu on 10/15/2010 said:
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Our family and friends had a wonderful time. The Condos were beautiful and the kids loved the pool and BBQ. We can't wait to come back!
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Amazing Vacation
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A very happy Camper from Central California on 09/14/2010 said:
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Most of the times pictures are a lot nicer than the actual thing when it comes to staying at a hotel or vacation rental, but this town-home exceeded our expectations. For 6 adults there was more than enough room to relax independently or gather in a common area. The entire home was very tastefully decorated and the beds were all very comfortable. The home comes complete with everything you could possibly think of to make your stay one to remember. Boogie boards, snorkel gear, beach chairs, and so much more. The residence it self is in a very nice area, and in our opinion one it looked the nicest from the outside. Kristen was wonderful to work with by e-mail and equally as helpful when we called to ask about a trip we wanted to make. The only thing is that Princeville its self is at the north of the island so we spent a lot of time going one direction because we wanted to see things all over the island and you cant go very far to the west before the road ends. Otherwise i'm pretty sure we had the best deal in all of Princeville!
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Great townhome on Kauai
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Smith from Dallas, Texas on 07/13/2010 said:
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Nihilani 3a was a great townhome for our family. The 2 story layout was fantastic! The third bedroom with twin beds was great for our teens. The kitchen was beautiful and well stocked. I appreciated the full size washer and dryer. We thought everything and everyone we worked with in the rental was wonderful. These items truly not bother us, but if you are looking for a few minor improvements...sheets on master bed were a bit large and slid some, sofa could stand to be cleaned, and slightly larger wastebaskets in the bathrooms would be helpful. It was wonderful with an excellent location to many activities on the island. Thank you!
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Excellent Condo
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Stephanie S from Seattle, WA on 03/24/2010 said:
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Beautiful condo with all of the amenities of home! We really enjoyed our stay and were given prompt attention when needed and had questions. We would highly recommend staying at Nihilani Princeville 3A for an enjoyable home away from home.
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Pretty much perfect
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karaokesuperstars from chicago, illinois USA on 08/23/2009 said:
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I am very reluctant to write this review. I feel like this place is a hidden gem, and don't want anyone else to find out about it so that I can rent it again for our next visit to Kauai :)
The townhouse is large, clean, very nicely decorated, comfortable and well-stocked. The beds are comfortable, and the AC works well. Kristen at alohacondos pretty much thinks of everything you could need. Speaking of Kristen, the manager, she was very easy to work with, easy to get a hold of, and very accomodating.
The townhouse community is in a good location. Close to all the beautiful north shore sights and beaches, without being TOO far north. It IS a bit of a drive to get down to the south shore and kapaa/lihue etc, but you get used to the driving. The grounds of the community are very pretty. The pool was a great spot to hang out when we couldn't swim in the river run-off water after huge rains ("brownwater").
The only small negative of this rental that I can think of is that a couple of the rooms are a little dark (family/living room and master bedroom). I think it's because the bulbs are low-watt florescents, and I can understand the desire to conserve energy and keep electricity costs down.
Other than that, the place is perfect and I would definitely stay here again!
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Super
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Dr. neal from Scottsdale AZ on 08/12/2009 said:
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Very nice townhome and the price was right.Princeville is beautiful,would go back there in a second.
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Wonderful
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DrSnow from Millbrae, CA on 07/28/2009 said:
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Kristen was super easy to work with. It made the trip that much better. First class service. I needed a late check-out and she made that work without a hitch.
The home was beautiful, clean, and well furnished. It had all the amenities you'd want. The bed in the master bedroom was incredibly comfortable. Better than my bed at home. The garage was stocked full of beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and even a skimboard. Honestly couldn't ask for more. Even the neighbor was awesome. Some of you might be stoked to find out who it is.
Location was great. Nice and quiet, the supermarket is close, Hanalei was right down the road.
Will definitely stay here again without hesitation. Nothing that I didn't like about the house. The only inconvenience was the garage remote having to be pressed about a dozen times before it actually opened or closed.
Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a relaxing vacation with nothing to ever have to worry about.
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Great vacation
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Gail from Mission Viejo, Califronia on 06/04/2009 said:
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My husband and I spent a glorious vacation week in this very beautiful townhome. It is beautifully decorated and very well equipped. We had everything we needed and more. It is very well maintained and very clean. It's a great place to take a walk. When the St. Regis opens in the fall 2009, it will be fun to walk there for a drink or meal. We loved the town of Hanalei...enjoyed many restaurants, a farmer's market and a Slack Key guitar concert at the community center. We loved the one lane bridges and the relaxed atmosphere of the north shore.
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Beautiful Condo
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Joy from Kennewick, Washington on 04/06/2009 said:
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This was a beautiful Condo and had so much room. We stayed there with our daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, grandson and son. Our grandson was a year old and they accomodated us with a bed for him. The kitchen was great and just begged to be cooked in. The grounds were fantastic. We enjoyed the pool area and enjoyed meeting the individuals who lived there year around and worked on the Island. We will go back to this location if we are able to make it to Kauai.
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Awesome Home in Princeville
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michelemcgruther from New Jersey on 04/02/2009 said:
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Our stay with Aloha Condos at Nihilani 3a were the pinnacle of our 1 week stay in Kauai. We walked in to a welcome basket, and had at available to us high end utensils, modern and clean accomodations, plush towels and beach towels, an awesome master bath with jacuzzi tub and separate shower, toys, games, baby gear, beach gear -- even laundry soap! everything was thought of. It was like staying in a high end hotel, vs. a For Rent by Owner property. For a fraction of the cost we had 6 adults and one child stay comfortably!
We enjoyed watching the rooster and his family of hens every morning, and making dinner for ourselves in the evening. The location is in a great location in Princeville, just a short drive from the Princeville shopping area, beautiful beaches and hiking trails, and, in the opposite direction, the Lighthouse.
The condos are quiet, walkable, and I believe the newest development as of 2008 in Princeville. There is a small, private pool a short walk from the unit; my only wish is that the grill was not away from the property.
We'll definitely be back again!
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