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Awesome location
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This was a perfect little beach house. The view is straight out to the ocean. It's walking distance to town where there are several restaurants but we found the fish market and ate in instead since the restaurants didn't have as good a view as the cottage.
Vee Hoff
Dates of Stay: 12/25/2013
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Amazing Location, Super Cozy Cottage
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My husband and I stayed at the Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage over Thanksgiving, and we couldn't have asked for a better location. The cottage is the perfect size for two people, and the living room has an amazing view of the ocean. It literally takes about 30 seconds to get to the beach - just walk across the grass, and you're there! The cottage itself is not terribly modern, but everything is clean and works well; we had no complaints about anything. Hanalei's shops and restaurants are about a mile away - it would've been nice to be a little bit closer, but the walk is only 15-20 minutes, and given the choice of being closer to the town or the beach, I'd rather have the beach. Overall, we had a great stay, and we'd like to return to the cottage in the future.
Kristine Romano
Dates of Stay: September 21, 2013
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Unbeatable location, some things lacking
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This place has an unbeatable location. The views at the house are incredible (beach in front, mountains at your back) and having one of the best beaches right in front is an amazing experience. It was extremely relaxing getting to fall asleep to the waves crashing on the beach. We were greeted with a welcome basket as well, which was a nice touch. The house was clean and the photos represent the house fairly well. My husband and I came for our honeymoon and it is the perfect place for this type of trip. The location, despite being in the northern section if the island, is still relatively convenient to everywhere (within one to a little over two hours. Note that traffic north of the airport can be bad at certain times of day. There is enough to see and do close to the cottage that you don't necessarily need to travel far to do great activities. Not that it really impacted our stay, but there were a few negatives I wanted to mention since all other reviews were extremely positive. I can't rate the place higher since the house was not well stocked for us. No extra rolls of toilet paper, paper towels, barely any cleaner in kitchen for wiping counters, minimal laundry detergent to name a few was disappointing given the cost and what I would have expected for an extended stay (and amenities described with the house). It almost felt like the owner was banking on the visitors resupplying the house during their stay, which as I mentioned before was not gratifying. Other cons are no air conditioning (it got hot during daytime hours) and no dishwasher (which I think is a must to ensure dishes are fully clean/sanitized between visitors). The house is also right next to a couple other homes, so it is not as private as you might expect from the photos, especially since windows have to be open all the time. We had a great visit and I wouldn't say these things are enough for me to not recommend this place, but wanted to bring them up so others can compare this more accurately to other rentals.
Owner response:
I checked with our cleaner and she says there is a glass cleaner, a de-greaser, and a bleach type product under the kitchen sink. There are cleaning towels stocked with the extra towels & sheets and labeled as rags. We will make sure there is an extra roll of paper towels under the sink (which these folks may not have gotten), there are generally 2-3 rolls of T.P. under the sink as well as what is on the roll for a stay of a week or less. Charcoal, lighter fluid, and kitchen condiments & various kitchen convenience items are usually replenished by the guests. We have a starter amount of laundry soap or sometimes a lot depending on the previous guests. So sad... there is no dish washer nor will there be. There will not be air conditioning either. There was a recent hot spell without much breeze which these folk may have experienced though it was still lovely at the beach in the shade of the trees and in the water. Usually ceiling fans make the rooms comfortable and there is an opening sky light which allows air to escape from the highest part of the ceiling.
Kenneth birk
Dates of Stay: September 10, 2013
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The Perfect Place
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Beautiful location right on Hanalei Bay, with gentle summer waves and a soft sandy beach - perfect for families. Learn to surf just steps from your door or sit and gaze at the beauty from the deck. You can't ask be a better location. The house itself is well kept and well positioned to capture the beach breezes. The owners are very responsive if anything should happen to go wrong and want your experience to be perfect. You can walk to town or jump in the car for world-class snorkeling at Tunnels and Ke'e beaches, just minutes down the road.
Scot Siden
Dates of Stay: June 29, 2013
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Excellent trip!
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Beautiful house and location in Hanalei, in our eyes it cannot be beat! Very convenient, very efficient, so many things to do just outside your doorstep! The house suited us perfect, as it was just 2 of us - we went to the grocery store on the way in, and stayed there for a majority of our time - minus a few trips down the street to restaurants/bars, hiking The Napali, and visiting a few other beaches....the perfect setting with a gorgeous yard stretching to the sand....it just doesn't get any better!!
Dates of Stay: July 22, 2013
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Loved It!
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Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage was perfect! The location was great, right on the beach on the quiet end of Hanalei Bay, and within walking distance to Hanalei Town. We LOVED having an outdoor shower and a tankless water heater. The cottage was clean and quiet, and we loved being able to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. In addition, Suzanne and Terri were great to work with. We miss the cottage and Hanalei already and can't wait to come back.
Atiya Ahsan
Dates of Stay: 5/13/2013
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You should stay here.
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This is a magical location. I rented this property to celebrate my 50th birthday and was completely charmed. the VRBO description was acurate. The photos on the website represented the house very well. The property was clean on arrival and the owner/manager was very helpful. Excellent location and property.
Jake Coffin
Dates of Stay: April 21, 2013
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Perfect!
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The house is better than what you see here. It is amazing to walk in to the living room and to be surrounded by the beauty that is Hanalei. Walk from the house to the water in a minute, turn around to look back at the house, and see the waterfalls. The bed is comfortable, the kitchen well stocked, a good selection of TV stations, close to town, the outdoor shower is perfect, it is an easy drive to all the east and north shore sites, and the list of outstanding features goes on. I wish I was there right now. The owners are super easy to work with.
Dan MacLemore
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We'd come back in a nanosecond!
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To put this review in perspecitve, this is our 7th trip to Kauai, 5th stay at the north shore, and 3rd time we spent a week in Hanalei. We were married at Princeville overlooking Hanalei 13 years ago, so, other words, this was not our first "rodeo" in Kaui or Hanalei.. Here's my simple review. This place is the PERFECT beach house for a couple. I can't imagine ever staying anywhere else in Hanalei. The house (cottage) is in great condition, the grounds are immaculate, and there's even an outdoor shower with hot water! The north end of the beach has no crowds, and it's so quiet at night you can hear the foam crackle and pop after the waves break. The views of the bay and Princeville are spectacular, and I regularly found myself watching big wave surfers work the reef via the cottage telescope. When we had to jump online, the wireless and cell phone coverage was great. Mahalo to Suzanne, with major THANKS to her husband!
Karen Wells
Dates of Stay: 12/24/13
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Relaxing, comfortable retreat
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We felt as if we were at home. The cottage had everything we could want. PLUS! A great view and the sound of waves. We relaxed to our heart's content. Walked the beach. barbecued fresh fish each night. The ultra vacation.
Mack Shaver
Dates of Stay: 11/25/2012
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Heaven by the sea
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My husband and I have been fortunate to stay at Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage for the last six or seven years. What started out as a three day stay has now become three weeks. The cottage is cute, clean, and comfortable with two outdoor showers that we love. However, most importantly for us, is that it's on beautiful Hanalei Bay. We plan on making Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage or home-away-from-home for many years to come.
22Kauai
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Wonderful time at moon beach
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My wife and I stayed at the Moon Beach Cottage this spring to celebrate our 10th anniversary. It was absolutely perfect. We had wonderful breakfasts each morning on the Lanai, listening to the sound of the waves and watching them crash. We also enjoyed walking the beach, the short drive to the other North-side beaches, and taking walks into town for dinner. A wonderful, charming little cottage.
Justin
- Wisconsin
Dates of Stay: 04/01/12
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Super comfortable for a family of three
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We had a delightful week-long visit at Hanalei Moon Cottage. Perfect for a family of three. We only wish we could have stayed longer! Not sure if it was the beds or the nightly rain, but we've never slept better away from home. My only suggestion for families with children who don't like sleeping under covers is to hang a mosquito net over the twin bed. We'll definitely be back! Mahalo
Katherine
- San Francisco
Dates of Stay: 03/24/12
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Perfect Place For Two
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We usually vacation on the Big Island but decided to try something new. We spent 5 days at the Cottage January 16-21, 2012 and loved it and the area. Many friends recommended the Poipu area because the weather tends to be better but Hanalei Bay sounded more interesting and we're very glad we made this decision. After a giant, exciting thunderstorm night one, we had mostly beautiful weather. The Cottage is comfortable, just the right configuration for two people. Only wish was that the house was closer to the ocean but we could still hear the waves at night from our bedroom. There is a big lawn between the house and the sand. The kitchen had most everything we needed--except for a coffee grinder and a working can opener. The area is great, just a quick walk or drive to the "downtown" Hanalei Town. Great places to eat, nearby Princeville Foodland supermarket, farmers markets. Too rough to swim on our beach or at Ke'e but we did snorkel at Anini Beach which is not too far away. The booking process was efficient. We would definitely stay here again.
Alaskavisitor
- Anchorage, Alaska
Dates of Stay: 01/21/12
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Wonderful stay at Hanalei Moon Cottage
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We loved staying at the Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage. Eight years ago we stayed in the house next door. The place fit us perfectly and the view was amazing. So nice to be on the beach in less than one minute! Very clean and comfortable and quiet. We will be back next year for sure.
Anonymous
Dates of Stay: 01/21/12
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Return to Paradise
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This is the second time my husband and I have stayed at Moon Beach Cottage and it was just as wonderful as we remembered. The location is absolutely amazing.....daily walks on the beach, evening BBQs on the lawn....absolutely the most relaxing vacations we have ever had. We cannot wait to return.
Vicki
- Glendora, CA
Dates of Stay: 01/02/12
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Excellent Location and Amazing View
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We had an amazing time on the island and this home was hard to leave! Amazing beach access just seriously steps away and an amazing view of the bay from the lanai and family room made the entire trip great, even in the rain. The house is very well equipt and private. People were friendly in the area and I think it will be hard to find anything better in Hanalei. I think this is the type of property that makes people move from the mainland. We hope to return soon!
tono
- Centerville, Utah
Dates of Stay: 12/10/11
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Paradise on Earth
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Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage filled all our needs! Thank you to everyone that works so hard to maintain and keep Hanalei Moon available as a beach front rental! All the beach toys, boards, books, welcome basket of goodies, were appreciated. This is a hidden gem and Terri & Suzanne did a fantastic job communicating with us. Mahalo from Santa Barbara
Surf, & Sun
- Santa Barbara
Dates of Stay: 11/16/11
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Wonderful home away from home!
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We stayed at HMBC in early November. The cottage is comfortable, well equipped, and the location couldn't be better. We loved just watching the ocean from the living room: the view is amazing! The property is well maintained, and close to shops, great restaurants, and the best beaches on Kauai. We would stay there again!
Karen from Denver
- Denver
Dates of Stay: 11/01/11
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Hanalei Heaven
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We had a magical vacation in your beach rental and are most appreciative of the upgrades since our last visit. The artistic rearrangement and the additional art is wonderful and we were very happy to see the new fridge and stove. Everything was fantastic and we really liked the new doors and colors. You have made our dream get-away even more enjoyable. Mahalo for providing the BEST vacation experience we can imagine. We will book next year soon as we see things are filling up!
Happy Traveler
- Bellevue, WA
Dates of Stay: 05/23/10
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Absolutely Wonderful!
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We can't put into words how absoluty wonderful the whole week was. My son and his family stayed at the adjoining property so we were able to visit with them every day. They are from Calif. and we're in Md. clear across the country so this was really special. We toured all around the island. We went to the coffee plantation,the farmers market saw Pierce Bronson yes thats right the 007. Not once but three times. We all miss the whole experience. Thanks for having such a wonderful,beautiful place for familys to stay.
Carl and Dolly Belt
- Glen Burnie, Md
Dates of Stay: 02/14/08
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