5.0
fabulous views!
Wonderful location with fantastic views! We didn’t have a problem keeping the unit at a comfortable temperature, even without A/C, and with the windows in the master sealed shut. There is sufficient air flow to stay comfortable. The unit could use some upkeep in areas, but everything is functional, and the views made up for any less than ideal conditions.
Submitted by Lafayette CO on May 29, 2026
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo for your kind review and feedback! We'll share your suggestion with the house manager and the owners of the property. We look forward to having you visit us again soon! Aloha!
5.0
rest and relaxation...much better than any doctor appointment!
We came in March to Pali Ke Kua #226. Our goal was to do very little but to enjoy the local surroundings...Hanalei, the ocean, the hot tub and pool, whale watching, bird watching, etc. My wife deserved time to rest and relax, and I needed to give my injured leg water therapy in the pool. Our time was absolutely wonderful each and every day...and while my leg has healing to do yet, improvements have been made. We are already booked again for next March (2027)!
Submitted by Makinen MN on Apr 01, 2026
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the home. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again! Aloha!
4.0
wonderful view and exactly what we needed !
Location is perfect—near to sights and activities but quiet and beautiful so if you just need to slow down and renew your energy and spirit, you will have a peaceful, beautiful place to do it. I was VERY disappointed that the hot tub was not working since that was a big part of why we chose this site.
Submitted by Walnut Creek CA on Nov 19, 2025
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for sharing your experience with us. We’re so happy to hear that the location and peaceful setting provided exactly what you needed for rest and renewal. We apologize for the inconvenience you mentioned and we hope it is resolved very soon. We hope that despite this, the beautiful surroundings and comfort of the home made your stay memorable, and we would love the opportunity to welcome you back again. Aloha!
5.0
kauai condo
Pali Ke Kua 226 has an epic location. The views are stunning in nearly 270 degrees around. The condo sit out the farthest on the point so you get the sunrise and sunset, the Na Pali coast and beach views. Unbelievable location and scenery. The interior of the condo itself is a bit dated. It does not have AC which is generally ok due to the prevailing winds; however, many of the slat vents have been blocked. You really have to leave the front door open to move the air. Still a highly recommended unit.
Submitted by Loveland CO on Oct 17, 2025
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your detailed review! We’re so happy to hear you loved the breathtaking location and panoramic views. We appreciate your feedback and we will keep them in mind for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Aloha!
5.0
great location and unbelievable views
This is perhaps the best location and view in Kauai. The unit has a good floor plan and enough space for 3-4 people. As many reviews mention, the carpet and linoleum are stained and torn and need updating. Other than that, it is a wonderful place. If you keep curtains closed when windows are exposed by the sun, you can easily manage the temperature inside. Wonderful property management company as well!
Submitted by Queen Creek AZ on Jul 15, 2025
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the incredible location and views. We appreciate your feedback, and we will keep it in mind for future improvements. We will be sure to pass along the kudos for our team. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Aloha!
5.0
best view
This unit seems to be the best location on the property. Perhaps Princeville in general. I’d like to give it 5 stars, but the carpet needs to go. Just put in some tile. Why they would have carpet through out in any house, let alone a beach house, is very odd. Carpet is white to boot and the stains really show. Also feels bad walking around on it ...clammy kinda feel. Could use some cosmetic work on the inside. But for the price, location and views, I can look past that. At the very least get rid of the carpet . The 1970’s (80’s) are gone . Also for health and air quality.
Otherwise .....staff was very efficient and the entire process pleasant. I’d definitely come back.
Submitted by Playa Del Rey CA on Sep 26, 2024
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your thoughtful review and for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted that you Enjoyed the incredible location and breathtaking views. We apologize for the inconvenience and we will look into improving them. We’d love to welcome you back soon. Aloha!
5.0
good northshore location
We liked the Princeville location as we were able to get out and explore the northshore places and beaches easily. The views were great as the unit is out on top of a cliff. We felt secure even though the winds were really blowing outside. The unit has no AC and a lot of the windows ventilation were closed off via boarding that prevented the best air circulation. The bed has firm foam mattress which was ok for me but harder than other beds in the condos. The theme was distinctly oriental with beautiful white sofa and white carpeting. There are beach chairs and equipment accessories that augmented the beach experiences. The management team was really nice and caring, calling to see how we liked the place the day we arrived. I wish there was the electronic locks like some other condos have such as the hospitality app with key information and the door codes etc. The wifi is individual so I felt that was secure (we use security software suite as well). The walkway to the unit is a challenge for the acrophobe as it looks like you are going to walk off the cliff as the turn to go over the units catwalk appears to go into space. We have been to this unit before and love the view from the lanai.
Submitted by Greenville SC on Feb 19, 2024
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your detailed review! We're glad you Enjoyed the convenience of the Princeville location and the stunning views from the cliffside. We appreciate your feedback and we’ll look into improving those areas. We look forward to welcoming you back again for more North Shore adventures. Aloha!
5.0
trip
The place has a great view and Kauai Vacation Rentals were great to work with.
Submitted on Aug 26, 2023
5.0
wonderful
Wonderful Princeville and Haene!! The you KVR for your easy and convenient management of our vacation rentals. You made it so easy!! Beyond all expectations!! One recommendation- put better window shades / darker curtains in Condo 226. It’s extremely bright very early in the morning.
Submitted by Munich BY, Germany on Jun 10, 2023
5.0
best loxatikn in kauai!
We love the location of this rental with panoramic ocean views! We have rented this unit multiple times because it has views from 2 different sides of the condo. We have noticed some furniture and fixtures should be repaired/updated, but the positives definitely outway these minor issues.
Submitted by Auburn CA on Jun 02, 2023
5.0
great unit in a fabulous location
This was our second 2-week stay in this rental unit and it was perfect for us. The views can't be beat and the location and orientation made it very private. We loved watching the Nene outside our unit and we could even see whales out to sea. The bed was super comfy. We usually ate "at home" and the unit has everything you could possibly need in terms of cooking utensils. When we did feel like eating out it was great to have a good pizza place right on the property. There were 4 beach chairs and, a 4 beach towels. Unfortunately the beach umbrella was broken. It was probably still usable but we didn't need it since we always went to a beach with lots of shade. There was plenty of toilet paper and kleenex as well as extra sets of sheets and towels. Since there were only two of us we didn't use the upstairs loft but it was nice to have a second bathroom upstairs so we could both shower at the same time. The one issue we had was with geckos. We didn't see any inside but they were definitely there as we found lots of their droppings. But this is Hawaii and geckos are better than bugs. Check-in and check-out were simple. Would definitely stay here again.
Submitted by Carlsbad CA on May 04, 2023
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We truly appreciate your loyalty in returning to this unit over the years and are so glad to hear that you’ve consistently had positive experiences working with our team. We apologize for the inconveniences you mentioned, and we will keep them in mind for future improvements. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we take it seriously. We hope that, even if not in this particular unit, we’ll have the chance to welcome you back to Pali Ke Kua again soon. Aloha nui loa…
5.0
we "look" forward to returning
The View
The View
The View!
Submitted by Brentwood CA on Mar 25, 2023
5.0
perfect vacation with the best view and condo in princeville.
Arrived At 4 pm to a clean welcoming condo with a wrap around view. The gardens were immaculate and in full vibrant bloom. At 5:30 pm we were gifted the most spectacular sunset I have ever witnessed and will remember it always.
Submitted by Ventura CA on Oct 29, 2022
5.0
wow
This apartment was exactly what my Wife and I were looking for. A perfect stay for our honeymoon!
Submitted by Long Beach NY on Oct 11, 2022
5.0
postcard views !
There is SO Much to love about Pali Ke Kua 226 !! Views here are Spectacular ! It’s like staring at a postcard out of every window!
We had a couple of small disappointments that I will mention & then back to the good stuff... Seems the shower head is likely the original. Hopeful they would replace with a removable one since this is such a very low budget item — would be most helpful & appreciated. The “bathtub” is simply the large shower floor with tile built up around it.
The other thing is the television is pretty dated and so we were unable to connect to any of our devices for program streaming. Would like to request that the owner consider a “budget friendly” Smart TV. We Did appreciate having cable available for us though.
The kitchen was well stocked with newer dishes including pots & skillets. This was great as we’ve stayed at other very nice locations that had really old pots & pans (everything sticks to them!)
There is a nice large dresser with lots of drawers for clothes as well as large bathrooms and a closet with shelves for other items.
The king size bed was nice & comfortable.
And it was a nice surprise to find the very large sofa with new upholstery! We both were able to stretch out & lay back on this very comfortable sofa with lots of pillows! Loved that !
Also want to say that Kauai Vacation Rentals is a very professional, friendly & accommodating company to work with and we were pleased & impressed.
Again, Pali Ke Kua 226 has stunningly beautiful views & it makes it hard to leave. Day & evening on that lanai staring at Bali Hai was truly Paradise and we cannot wait to return ! Thank you for such an amazing vacation!
Submitted by Cypress TX on Oct 09, 2022
5.0
here for the views
The views from the condo cannot be beaten. Gorgeous views from every room. Our favorite part was waking up early to enjoy the deck with our coffee in the morning and watching the sunset in the evening. The condo itself is extremely dated and needs attention as things are starting to fall apart. Be aware that there is no A/C, and you cannot open most of the windows. It baffles me, as the cross breeze would cool the place down. The beds are comfortable. The condo pool is great.
In summary, once-in-a-lifetime views in a condo that needs a good amount of work.
Submitted by Downingtown PA on Jul 06, 2022
4.0
great view with some bumps
We arrived on Monday, January 24 and on Tuesday called for a repair of a cabinet door under the kitchen sink which would not stay closed and would frequently hit you in the knee when working in the sink. The repairman showed up but did not have the parts to fix it and said he would be back on Saturday. Two weeks passed and he did not show up to finish the repair. We worked around it with a couple of bumps to the knee. Although the view is outstanding, the biggest disappointment was the fact that the windows and vents in the master bedroom were all permanently sealed shut. We were really looking forward to listening to the ocean at night and sleeping with the trade winds when they blew. There were no windows or vents that opened in the main bedroom. Interestingly enough, we were in the upper unit of the building but the same windows in the first floor unit were openable so obviously, this was an independent decision from the owner. In my opinion, a regrettable one. Certainly they could have chosen to only allow them to open just so far but they opted for something completely sealed. Although they had fans to move the air around in the bedroom, it's not the same as being able to bring in fresh air and to hear the ocean. The furniture was OK - the main bed was firm - the upstairs bed was hard. Kauai Vacation Rentals had a welcoming packet and treats and the unit was clean. The sealed windows was a big deal to us and would probably make us look for other accommodations next time. But the view was great. Whales breaching every day.
Submitted by Lummi Island WA on Feb 09, 2022
5.0
pkk 226
Very good.
Submitted by Ames IA on Feb 01, 2022
5.0
absolutely loved it
This condo was all we expected and more. Clean and comfortable with great views. For convenience it would be nice if the owners provided a key lockbox at the property for entry so the key does not have to be picked up and returned in Lihue. Pots and pans were not non-stick but that is ok for a rental.
Submitted by Alamogordo NM on Jan 05, 2022
5.0
friendly and accomodating
Spectacular view and convenient location.
Submitted by Denver CO on Jan 04, 2022
5.0
a healing paradise
I think i lucked out with the best unit in the complex. I’ve been coming to Kauai for 30 years and this view knocked my socks off. So peaceful. So beautiful. Everywhere you look is beautiful ocean. I will
Be back asap!
Submitted by Burbank CA on Nov 29, 2021
4.0
pali ke kua 226
The condo has excellent views, and is conveniently located
Submitted by Los Angeles CA on Jun 24, 2021
Response from Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Mahalo nui loa for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you Enjoyed the views from the unit. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay. Aloha!