Cute North Shore Studio

Reviews

• Reviewer: Bruce

  Comments: I arrived at Princeville and I imagined hearing an angelic chime in my head saying, "Welcome to Princeville!" That stuck with me for the rest of my trip and I said it out loud for my girlfriend to hear as well, as we entered and exited out of the beautiful neighborhood. I would describe Jack's place as cozy and filled with Aloha(s). Jack was a great host! He kindly welcomed us and told us if we needed anything to let him know. The pool area was nice and had a grill, jacuzzi, and also wifi. We had everything we needed for the stay; home appliances: microwave, stove, fridge, and a coffee maker(just to name a few). Yes, staying at Jack's place is worth it and if you like adventures, find The Ultimate Guidebook by Andrew Doughty and go explore. Again, thank you very much Jack for letting us stay, Mahalo!

• Reviewer: Ryan

  Comments: Very clean studio with everything we needed! Bed, refrigerator/freezer, shower, bathroom, hot plate, microwave and lanai. Asked Jack for an iron, it was on my doorstep in less than a minute!

• Reviewer: Nicholas

  Comments: Jack's place is great. It's small, but it has a great lanai that's actually pretty big. If you need a bed, shower, and some basics for making small meals like us it's perfect. There was a hot plate, microwave, coffee maker, full size refrigerator, and toaster oven along with utensils, plates and bowls, and cookware too. The neighborhood is nice and if you want to golf there's a golf course right across the street. There isn't AC so keep that in mind if you're not used to the hot, humid weather of Hawaii, but a nice shower after a long day of hiking and beaching helps and a couple of beers on the lanai will probably help even more. And the beach isn't far and the best beaches, in our opinion at least, were on the north side of the island. For other rendezvous, it's about a 30 minute drive to the east side, 1 hour to the south, and 1.5 hours to the west side. Jack lives next door and is very kind, helpful, and pretty laid back. Our baby got sick and was super cranky so I'm sure Jack and his family were not overly enthused about listening to her cry constantly, but he never mentioned a word about it (so sorry and thank you for being so cool!). He was quick to respond to our requests as well. I'm sure he'll take good care of you if you end up booking the studio. Thanks again, Jack. Be well.

• Reviewer: Yael

  Comments: We loved staying at Jack's cute studio. It has everything we needed for our stay (comfy bed, nice shower, fridge, microwave, coffe maker, basic table/silverware, pots). The Lanai is big & breezy. Our little one enjoyed the pool as well. Thanks for letting us stay at your place. Mahalo

• Reviewer: John

  Comments: Jack & Amanda were super hosts! They were responsive when we asked and left us to ourselves otherwise. The place is as advertised and conveniently located for North Shore activities. Nice and clean. A very comfortable space. We enjoyed cooking on the lanai!

• Reviewer: Eddie

  Comments: Great stay, great Hosts!

• Reviewer: Denni

  Comments: This is a clean and comfortable place. We very much enjoyed staying here. It was convenient to all of northern Kauai, with breathtaking views and lovely beaches easily accessible.

• Reviewer: Charlotte

  Comments: Located in Princeville - a condominium-area that lacks charm and the boho-surf feel you are looking for on Kauai - this room is however a great, and more than fairly priced alternative to charming, but super expensive Hanalei Bay Area. And only a short drive away. It's clean and spacious and has a great lanai and access to a pool. The bed is comfortable and shower is spacious too. There's a tv with Netflix, wifi, parking space, coffeemaker, fridge, micro wave, oven and a small stove. All you need to prepare meals if you want to stay in. Hosts Amanda and Jack are nice and helpful. The confusion about my arrival (address given by Airbnb doesn't mention the flat number, thus I couldn't find it) was understandable given that Amanda was having a baby amidst it all :-) I recommend it! And would stay here again!

• Reviewer: Anne Melody

  Comments: We had a great time. The studio was close to plenty of beaches and Jack gave us tips on where to go. Love the cozy feel of the space and the pool. Everything was as described on the Airbnb listing.

• Reviewer: Krystal

  Comments: We had a great stay! Short drive to hikes and beaches. The place is very comfortable and clean. Thanks Jack!

• Reviewer: Sandro

  Comments: Really nice accommodation with all you need to have a home base to explore the wonderful north coast of Kauai.

• Reviewer: Ambarish

  Comments: Jack’s place was spacious and clean and perfect for a couple. Lovely outdoor patio and located in the beautiful Princeville 15 minutes from Hanalei and close to the Princeville shopping area. Had a lovely time. Mahalo,Jack!

• Reviewer: Bethany

  Comments: We had a really amazing time in Kauai. This place is a little off the main thoroughfare, but the price can't be beat for the area. We rented a car, which I recommend, as the area is not very walkable. Jack was really nice, and quick to answer when we needed anything. Check-in was super flexible as well. Place is a bit small, but it suited our needs just fine!

• Reviewer: Sam

  Comments: Nice spot. Clean little condo with lots of beautiful plants and trees. The lanai is a great place to relax and drink coffee in the morning. We cooked all our own meals with the burners and toaster oven which worked fine, just know it’s not a full kitchen. There were a few things missing here and there but Jack was very responsive and left the outside the door. We would’ve loved a blender to make smoothies! So much good fruit at the farmers markets. The pool and hot tub are really beautiful and a nice place to swim, even when it’s rainy. Princeville isn’t much other than a golf course and some expensive hotel restaurants, but it is pretty central for getting around the north side of the island. And the view and sunset from Happy Talk lounge is outrageous. Highly recommended.

• Reviewer: Danielle

  Comments: This was a great place to start and end a day of adventuring. Clean and fresh, with a hot shower and comfy bed. Breakfast on the lanai and BBQ your own dinner poolside. The complex has a nice family vibe and is close to Hanalei (with car). we walked to some nice pocket beaches down the road too.

• Reviewer: Alli

  Comments: This is a great spot to stay if you want to be on the North Shore. The accommodations provided the basic amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Jack and Amanda live right next door and are accessible if you need them, but they give you plenty of space. We really enjoyed our stay!

• Reviewer: Marty

  Comments: Great clean little one bedroom place with very helpful hosts

• Reviewer: Jamie

  Comments: Jack's place is in a nice location. There are some cute shops and places to eat in town. Don't underestimate the North Shore General Store's (Mini Mart really) restaurant. We went there twice for breakfast burritos that were excellent! There are lots of different beaches nearby and Hanalei has lots of good shopping and great restaurants too. There is a place right on the river where you can rent a kayak, paddle upstream and then just float down. We saw lots of turtles and some cool birds.

• Reviewer: Delphine

  Comments: Good, basic place to serve as a home base for exploring the island.

• Reviewer: Pat

  Comments: The suite was very nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. Even in the rain we enjoyed having the lanai. We could walk to a couple of different restaurants and beaches.

• Reviewer: Jill

  Comments: It was great to enjoy the pool and jacuzzi after a long day of hiking or snorkeling. We enjoyed coffee on the lanai every morning. Very convenient location, right across from the golf course & next to a shopping center. It was easy to pick up groceries or go out for a meal/drinks and only have a 2-minute drive home. Jack was really easy-going & flexible about our check-out time which allowed us to get an extra snorkeling adventure in!

• Reviewer: Patrick

  Comments: Great place in Princeville. Good location, good price. Only complaint is that you can hear conversations very clearly from the adjacent unit, and vis versa. With the windows and vents, it's basically open air between the units.

• Reviewer: Blake

  Comments: North Shore was unfortunately severely affected by a large storm mid April, so we didn't get to enjoy the location very much, which seems to be everyones best experience in this place. When it comes to the space there are some things you should know: there is one sink in the studio that is by the bathroom (no kitchen sink), the stove top burner was located outside in the lanai and is hooked to a power strip which was exposed to the rain during our stay and would often shortout when in use, dishes are kept outside in a cabinet and so I would wash them before use, the only surfaces to use to eat are two folding TV trays, and lastly, the walls are VERY thin... we heard the hosts baby crying through the night (he was recovering from pneumonia) and heard a very disturbing fight that neighbors were having (twice) and almost called the police because it sounded like a domestic violence situation - my wife is a survivor of domestic violence was a very triggered. There is only one picture of the interior, so thought I would list the details that surprised us. Other than that, the hosts were VERY kind and is an adequate space if you know what you're getting into. You get what you pay for in Princeville.

• Reviewer: Ron

  Comments: Jack and Amanda were amazing host. The studio and lanai area were great. Very comfortable and big bed. We were able to use the community pool and hot tub too. Excellent location to drive to Kilauea lighthouse, Anini Beach, Hanalei Bay, and Queens bath.

• Reviewer: Theresa

  Comments: We had a great stay at Jack and Amanda's - It's close to restaurants and the grocery store, there's ample parking on the premises and there were extra toiletries available to use! Loved the use of the lanai for extra space

• Reviewer: Emilie

  Comments: Cute, clean condo that’s close to everything.

• Reviewer: Michelle And Sam

  Comments: Had a great time. Although its a studio, the lanai offers extra space to relax. Lovely hosts. Make sure you check out Queens Bath just down the road. Good location to access Na pali Coast and Hanalei.

• Reviewer: Marie

  Comments: My boyfriend and I appreciated Jack’s promptness in responding to our inquiries. He and his family live right next door to the unit and were readily available. The place was very clean and nicely decorated, we enjoyed having dinner outside on the lanai area. Only downsides were that the cooktop/hot plate short circuited a few times and could only handle one burner at a time. Also the walls were very thin so we had to be conscious of our noise level with the TV especially. Other than that, it was a great home base for exploring the North/East sides of the island.

• Reviewer: Carl

  Comments: Cute place but there is NO AC. If you are of any size you probably won’t sleep well. Also, the location is in Princeville which is all the way to the North and not centrally located. Best bet is to stay in or close to Lihue or Kapaa. I will say that the owner tried to be accommodating when we got there.

• Reviewer: Forrest

  Comments: Great place to stay for the price! Had everything we needed!

• Reviewer: Amie

  Comments: This is a great spot to stay. Easily walkable to awesome beaches that have little or no parking. It's a smaller studio, but the balcony adds great space and Jack is really friendly and helpful. We had a great time staying here.

• Reviewer: Robb

  Comments: Jack's place was located in the nice area of Princeville, Kauai. I recommend if you're staying on the island.

• Reviewer: Logen

  Comments: The room was adorable, hosts were kind and accommodating, and the pool was just what we needed.

• Reviewer: Michelle

  Comments: This studio is lovely! It was aesthetically pleasing and very clean with all the amenities we needed and comfy. Parking was included! The studio I s in a beautiful, safe location near the North Shore. We highly recommend Jack and Amanda’s place.

• Reviewer: Marina

  Comments: We had a great time staying here. The space has everything you need, and Amanda and Jack were both great, and communicated regularly with us! Would highly recommend this condo if you want to stay on the north shore!

• Reviewer: Shantel

  Comments: I had a wonderful stay here. The apartment was nicely decorated and clean. It is conveniently located near Queens bath and a short drive away from Hanalei. There were tons of free parking available. I highly recommend this location to everyone!

• Reviewer: Wendy

  Comments: An exceptional value in a great location!

• Reviewer: Anni

  Comments: The condo is absolutely adorable. It’s a charming spacious studio apartment style with a large balcony on the 2nd floor facing inward toward other condos and the parking lot. No AC, but there was no need. The wind breezes into the condo comfortably and the little fan also helps with ventilation. It’s right next to the golf course and has a nice, short, and peaceful running path along the course for public use. It’s also located just a few minutes from the main road so it’s easily accessible. Parking was ample.

• Reviewer: Adele

  Comments: Amazing location, cute ocean themed room, very clean and big comfortable bed. Quiet complex with added hot tub and pool was great! Perfect if you want to explore the north shore.

• Reviewer: Lauren

  Comments: Jack’s place was a perfect place to come back and relax after a busy day in the south shore. The north shore is a cute area to explore too, very peaceful. Highly recommend it and will stay here next time I’m in Kauai!

• Reviewer: Erica

  Comments: Jack's place was perfect for our Kauai trip. We loved having coffee and reading on the lanai every morning and listening to the rain and birds. The location was great for exploring Hanalei and the Princeville area. Bed was spacious and super comfortable! Would definitely recommend -- the value is exceptional for Kauai.

• Reviewer: Dani

  Comments: I had a great stay at Jack and Amanda's place in Princeville! It was perfect for my week on Kauai. I was looking for a cute, affordable space that I could call home while I was exploring the island. The spot was perfect for me because I got up at dawn, went to bed early, and spent little time in the apartment! I mention this because, as others have pointed out, you can hear what's going on in other units in the complex, so it can be a bit noisy at times. I also didn't do any cooking in the apartment, but the lanai does have a burner and toaster oven. The coffee maker and microwave did get some use! The studio was adorable, decorated in a beachy style. It was very clean, had all the amenities I needed, and was very comfortable. Jack, Amanda, and their family were very kind and welcoming, and I easily could reach them when I had questions about Kauai. Highly recommend staying with them, especially if you're a solo or adventure traveler!

• Reviewer: Karin

  Comments: Very clean apartment in a great location!! Very easy to find, great place to stay! Quite location - supermarkets within walking distance and a very well equipped apartment. Everything was very clean and in good maintenance. I had a great time in Kauai and it is definitely worth to come here! The north of Kauai is lush and green and Hanalei is only a few minutes away! The island is pretty small - therefore Princeville is a great location to stay! I will definitely come back again!

• Reviewer: Alan

  Comments: Great place, Jack's place was clean and conveniently located.

• Reviewer: Jana

  Comments: If we find ourselves on Kauai again I would definitely seek out Jack’s place again. He was wonderful and let us check in early. His family was so cute and everyone was was genuinely happy. It was a very accommodating stay. The space was perfect, not too small but still cozy to come back to after a long day of hiking and adventures. I really liked that there was a full size fridge. Great for leftover plate lunches and drinks.

• Reviewer: Matthew

  Comments: An amazing place in the town of beautiful Princeville! Very close to the beach and a luxurious gold course. This place is a must stay! I will definitely be coming back here and I recommend it to all!

• Reviewer: Shan

  Comments: We chose this place for location (Princeville) and price. It was an affordable option for us, and worked well as a base for exploring Kauai. We were very impressed by how clean the space is, including new and high quality bedding and towels. If you are looking for a basic, clean place to stay, this will be a great option. The one thing worth mentioning for those looking for peace and quiet - there is a fair amount of noise from the neighbour's children early in the morning. In the evening after 7pm it was nice and quiet. We found the place easily with the check-in instructions, and it was also very easy to follow the instructions for garbage and recycling disposal. There is a nearby pool and hot tub that guests can use also, which is a nice perk. The space does not have a dedicated kitchen, however, the owners have provided a few nice touches like a coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven, and full size fridge. The toaster and coffee maker are outside on the deck (which is where we liked to eat meals and drink coffee anyways). There are some basic dishes for meal prep to be found in the unit also. The only thing we really missed was coffee cups (there was only one), so we had to get takeout cups and reuse them.

• Reviewer: Hilary

  Comments: Great experience!!!

• Reviewer: Keith

  Comments: This is the best couple location for the price we have found. Love the large frig too. Go to Costco and you will be set up for 2 weeks.

• Reviewer: Nathan & Bethany

  Comments: If you are an adventurer looking for a place to land this is the place. It has a local feel! That said be sure to bring your ear plugs walls are thin and people and dogs are loud. Not a bad stay for the price especially if you are planning on leaving early each day. Cook plate works only one burner at a time oven shorts out. Older building has a bit of a musty smell. The king bed is 2 twins pushed together and is not comfortable or quiet. The full size fridge was nice. BBQ is shared at the pool and worked.