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Beach Cottage

12/28/06

This is a special place and we hope to be back! Even losing my appendix at the Wilcox medical center on Christmas night went better than anyone could have hoped for. Fantastic hospital and a gracious, first class staff!
The Alerton Garden was a highlight and Wendy, our guide, was terrific. The surf was up at PK's and my husband surfed the North Shore as well. The kayaking was lovely. Simply walking to the blowhole each morning was a treat.
Thanks for the hospitality!

Kristy & Nick Newmeyer
Cardif by the Sea, CA

Nov 4, 2006

Jack & Dorinda,

We loved it! Your condo is wonderful and the view is breathtaking! The lord led us to the right place to vacation and the right place to stay. We very much appreciated the way your place felt like a home away from home.
To share some of our experiences. Beach House Restaurant - wonderful experience. Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau - great! great! Waimea Canyon - beautiful, well worth the drive. National Tropical Botanical Gardens - it has a great variety of tropical plants, but not all native of this area, depends on what you are looking for. If you go to S.T.P. Luau there are a lot of plants to see there also. My husband used Brenneckes Beach for boogie boarding.
We are hoping to have a return visit someday!

Mahalo,
Paul & Cindy Newton
Wisconsin

10/24/06

This place is paradise. Your condo is so well furnished with all the necessary items in the kitchen etc. etc. With Napali Explorer we did an unforgetable cruise! Snorkling on Poipu Beach is very good.
Thank you for sharing your condo! I have to come back with my husband.

Waltraud Lawaczeck

10/21/06

Jack & Dorinda!

This was a trip of many "firsts" for Bobby and I. Our first trip together, our first vacation to Kauai. A snapshot of the activities we've tried...

1. Hiked Kalalau, witnessed amazing views to Na Pali
2. 10 mile hike around to Grand Canyon (Waimea) our highlight
3. Hitchhiked for the first time
4. Zip lines at Princeville

10/21/06

Thank you Jack & Dorinda,

We had an amazing time staying at your place. Being right on the beach made this an unforgettable trip. It also made it difficult to get motivated to explore the island. It felt so comfortable to just on the lanai relax, watch the waves crash and forget about time. One of my favorite things to do was eat breakfast on the lanai. So peaceful and relaxing. Also will not forget the amazing views of Waimea Canyon. Sadly it was a short trip but we hope to be back.

Mahalo!
Bobby

10-8-06

Jack & Dorinda,

Where to Start? Mornings where moon is going down on our right and sun is coming up on our left. Great watching surfers and turtles every day.
We hit every inch of this island and honestly our favorite spot is right here! We snorkled all over and we saw the most incredible fish right next to the Beach House!
Food: Beach House & Roy's were incredible! Weimea Brewery good for lunch. Bubbas yummy and cheap.
Jewelry: Na Hoku at Poipu Village. Ask for Ann, sweetheart from Norway.
Music wonderful. Island so pretty. Nice people everywhere. Everyone happy and relaxed (except island drivers!).
North Shore nice and lots to see but we enjoyed the South Shore most. Watch for "rush hour" on North Shore during week. West Shore more relaxed. Shark sighting at Salt Pond.
Hyatt is incredible and close by. The beach there is nice along with Poipu Beach Park.
Thank you for this incredible condo! Warm, comfy, everything we need!

"not signed"

Jack & Dorinda,

We will be back! Your place is incredible!!

Sincerely,
The Alexanders
Seattle
P.S. Don't try to see everything and do it all. Relax, unwind, enjoy! There are BBQs in back corner of parking lot. Little store across street. Make all reservations as soon as you get here. Snorkel Bobs good deal.

10-4-06

J & D,

Best vacation ever. Tomas picked the perfect location and condo four us - we found everything BETTER than advertised.
Next time will have to stay at least a month. Each day was better than the day before and to top it off, we get to watch our son clean the windows!
We saw spinner dolphins and sea turtles for the first time right from your breakfast table.
Thanks again for being such gracious hosts!

John & Jackie
Encinitas, CA

Aug 26, 2006 - Aug 30, 2006

Jack & Dorinda,

Aloha & Mahalo! We loved our stay at Kuhio Shores 115. Our visit to Kauai was the second half of our honeymoon and staying here at your condo (as opposed to the hotel we stayed at on Maui) was a great way to end the trip! We loved the homey feel, the ocean right out front and being able to cook and eat like we were right at home.
A few things we did on the island:

Watched the sunset out front - of course! Beautiful, beautiful!

Had lunch at Taqueria Nortenos - twice! Great mexican food at a great price. To go only, so bring it back to the condo and chow down! Located just North on Poipu road in the plaza w/the yellow submarine.

Visited Spouting Horn and all the shops there. Great place for souvenirs and cute jewelry.

Walked around the Hyatt & Princeville grounds. The Hyatt is much more lush and beautiful!

Helicopter ride w/ Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Wonderful! Great way to see the island! Absolutely gorgeous!

Drove up to Opaekaa & Wailua Falls. Both of which are breathtaking.

Drinks at Stevenson's Library at the Hyatt - cool place but the service stunk!

Kayaked the Wailua River and then hiked to and swam in the secret falls! It was awesome! We rented a kayak for $50 and went on our own - lots of fun and beautiful scenery. Try Wailua Kayak Adventures at 822-5795 - best price.

Dinner at the Beach House and Keokis Paradise. Both were great - the Beach House was a bit more expensive - but you can't beat the wonderful view!

Aug 26, 2006

Jack & Dorinda,

Lovely stay. The ocean is beautiful and you have a lovely condo, understated and elegant.
We discovered the galleries in Hanapepe were much better than the guide book suggest.
Looking forward to another visit in the near future.

Thanks,
Gini Gardner
Steve Johnsen

August 10-19 2006

Aloha,

Our stay here at Kuhio Shores fulfilled a 10 year dream to visit the garden island of Kauai.
The experience we have had here on Kauai and in Jack & Dorinda's home has surpassed our high hopes and expectations.
We followed many of the suggestions outlined in The Ultimate Guide to Kauai and we were very pleased with the guidance this book offered us. So many of the great things to do have already been previously listed by others, but we would add a visit to Kipu Falls (you've got to jump!), the National Tropical Gardens (gardeners, take the Alerton Garden Tour - it's great!) and you must snorkel or swim with the many turtles directly behind the lanai (the surf is rough - but it's well worth it. Begin at Baby Beach and go with the tide to Lawai Beach). We never thought we'd see the day that we would say, "oh no, now we have to go to Maui."
Thanks for everything Jack & Dorinda.

Jim & Lydia Smith
Boston, MA

August 7-10

ALoha,

Our first time to the Hawaiian isles, celebrating our 20th anniversary. Kauai was a wonderful experience from the hustle bustle of Oahu. The condo is beautifully situated and very comfy.
Adventures:

1. Waipoo Falls Trails - incredible panorama of the Waimea Canyon and well worth the effort.
2. Napoli Riders - We did their 10:00 am raft ride. A moderately inexpensive way to explore the coast via water. We were mislead about the lunch (only chips and fruit provided) but stopped in a wonderful cove for great snorkeling.
3. Mahalepu Beach - beautiful desolate beach, calm waters, sandy stretches and all to ourselves, quite near the condo.

1. The Hyatt is a must for a sunset drive and pupus. It's majestic design is captivating. <.i> Shrimp Station had great, quick eats - we had shrimp tacos and garlic shrimp, yummy.
2. Beach House for drinks and pupus, lovely setting and if you sit in the bar (where there are beautifully appointed though limited tables), no reservations required.
3. Casablanca for Mediterranean - nice open air, off the beaten Poipu path. Charming and good.

July 30 - Aug 7th

Aloha!!

To all who visit unit #115. This was Daniel and I (our) first trip to Kauai ... and our first experience in Hawaii. We visited for one week and enjoyed everything about the island. We loved waking up to the sound of the oceans tide. The lovely greenery, the smell of fresh flowers (plumerias were my favorite) and rainbows created by wet skies. Our visit was great and such a blessing. It was filled with many firsts and memories we hope to never forget.
During one trip ... Honeymoon ... we ventured out experiences excursions. Once was an ATV ride and a boat trip on the Napali Coast ( we highly recommend). We also snorkeled, visited the Waimea Canyon and ziplined in the North. We enjoyed stepping out of our boxes and we would encourage you to do the same. It was well worth it. We ate at Brenneckes, Bubbas Burgers, the Beach House, Keokis Paradise, and Donderos at the Hyatt to name a few.
We loved every minute of our honeymoon. We were able to learn a lot about not only each other but the history and culture of Kauai so well. Daniel would like to add that we also enjoyed waking up each morning, having breakfast on the lanai while watching surfers and turtles go by ... "it was awesome" he says.
This being our first experience in Kauai our stay here at Kuhio Shores was wonderful. I especially loved the turtles in the condo and the beautiful view. Thank you Jack and Dorinda for providing such a great place. We loved the time spent for our honeymoon. We hope to come back again.

Blessings on You,
Daniel & Kharrena Moss

July 24, 2006

Aloha #115 Ohana!

My (our) 2nd stay in 2 yrs here at Jack & Dorinda's. We were here last yr. July 8 for a wk and loved it - so good to be back! I see a new turtle theme in the condo which is such a nice touch - we are amateur sea turtle observers, swimming and reading about them - I even have one tattooed on my right shoulder!
I thought instead of the usual run down on top 10 things to do - since the previous yr. entries cover very efficiently all the wonderful things to do - readers might find interesting some insights I've had in my 12 yrs of visiting Kauai and other Hawaiian islands. Aloha spirit is not just a corny tourist phrase - it's a wonderful part of HI culture and I've never found it stronger than here. Aloha means letting traffic merge in front of you, stopping to say good morning, slowing waaayy down, chatting nicely with the locals, whether they're waiting tables on you or checking you out at the grocery store. Smile and throw the "shaka" sign and you will be infused with aloha wherever you go! Leave the mainland hustle and pushiness back on the mainland!
Respect the local culture and take time to understand why there is an uprising of "native lands for native people". There are some interesting local customs on the island - like not sitting on top of picnic tables. Try to read Jack London's "Koolau the Leper" if you want a good understanding of how Hawaiians lived in the area. I've also really enjoyed "Shark Dialogues" and Mark Twains "Rooshing it in the Sandwich Islands" all available at Borders in Lihue, which has an outstanding selection of Hawaiian books and music and makes a great hangout on rainy days. Two island music groups with very interesting HI political island life insight! Sudden Rush & Oshen. My 18 yr. old surfer son turned me on to both and although I'm 52 and a 3rd grade school teacher, I love CDs by both groups! Also, a good quality Ukulele can be a wonderful memento and a great hobby! Scotty's music in Kalaheo has a great selection!
To the Hawaiians, a miracle was making a thought into reality. I feel the experiences we have on the island are like miracles. Even staring at the sea in peaceful meditation and pop! there's a sea turtle head teaching us to stop and inhale, go with the flow, don't fight the tide!
Stay in the present here - forget the past, the airline hassles, the worry over the future. East some lau lai and make your own Hawaiian drink up to toast the sunset!
I think we come to islands to put distance between our busy lies so we can more clearly see our spiritual ones. The Hawaiians impress me with their culture of health, flourishing on their own for centuries along with forces of nature like volcanic eruptions, tidal waves and hurricanes. They require no imports.
I hope you all get into the ebb and flow of Kauaian life. Everyting here is a gift, to be received with aloha, which literally means "alo" - presence & "ha" - breath.

Aloha nui moa malihinis!
Jan Sprague

Jack & Dorinda,

Your condo just gets lovelier every time we visit! We love opening the door to be greeted by the amazing view of the Pacific Ocean and music of waves right out the sliding glass door! The Aloha touch of coffee, jam and macadamia nuts was really lovely!
We've stayed at the Hyatt before, supposed to be the "best" resort, but we way prefer your condo!

Thank you! Mahalo! Gracias! Merci!
Aloha! Jan

7/16 - 7/24 2006

Jack & Dorinda,

We had no idea we'd be this close to the beach! We spent half our days just watching people surf aout front, and trying to spot turtles in the tide. There is nothing more relaxing!
The condo is perfect for all our needs! We love to cook so it has been our pleasure to utilize your kitchen. However, we see we are one of many visitors who have stayed here, who have contributed to your ever growing collection of salt and pepper shakers! :-)
We are here for our second year anniversary. I can't think of a better way to celebrate it. Thank you so much!

Jon & Akiko
Hollywood, CA

7/11 - 7/16

Jack & Dorinda,

We are currently in our 2nd week of our honeymoon at your lovely condo in beautiful Kauai. Kauai is much more relaxed then Maui was and we loved it. We just came back from a helicopter tour today with Air Kauai and it was amazing, so many waterfalls! We also checked out the Guava Plantation on our way to Princeville, that we heard about from one of your previous guests in this book. We appreciate your wonderful supply of movies, books, beach stuff, etc.

Things we did in Kauai:

Historic Koloa Town

Guava Plantation (try the guava smoothie)

Wilua Falls (and countless other falls)

Hindu Monastery (beautiful location)

Air Kauai Helicopter Tour (excellent)

Snorkeling (first time, a lot of fun)

Visited Princeville & Hanalei (beautiful surroundings)

Sunset cocktail at Sheraton (the point)

Poipu Beach, Hideaway Beach, Shipwreck Beach and many others

Dinner at Beach House & Tide Pools (Hyatt) ... etc...

7/3 - 7/10

Jack & Dorinda,

Gil and I had such a wonderful time. Your condo is amazing; the furnishings and extra are wonderful.
We felt like we did a lot here on Kauai. We took a helicopter ride, kayaked, saw the NaPali Coast, hiked, surfed and saw Waimea Canyon. Although this seems like a lot, we just scratched the surface of all the great things to do on this island.
Our activities were fun but we must admit that our favorite thing was eating dinner on the patio as we watched the turtles, waves, and the sunset.
Gil and I are planning on returning next year!

Beth & Gil
Santa Barbara, CA
P.S. Your guide books were so helpful.

6/25/06

Jack & Dorinda,

We're on our way back home tomorrow :-( We will miss the turtles.
We stayed one week on Maui and three days here. We were told there wasn't much to do on Kauai. Boy were we misinformed! Three days is definitely not enough.
Jack Harter's helicopter tour without doors was exciting ... but really cold if you sit in back. Spectacular views of Waimea Canyon.
We loved the Spouting Horn and the sunsets right in front of our patio.
The condo is lovely - very homey and relaxing. Thank you for renting it to us. I was a little leery renting online but you were great!

Mahalo,
Linda & Ev Pearson
Sharon, MA

June 21, 2006

Jack & Dorinda,

Vacations can be many things, but for us it means rest. We rested, we got up when we wanted, had coffee, breakfast, read a little, watched turtles, sunbathed, ate, snorkeled, read a little, ate, watched the surfers, watched the turtles, looked at the stars, watched and listened to the waves, and finally went to bed (comfortable). Got up and did it again. Loved the view, the waves and the rest (relaxation). Very nice and clean and decorated nicely. Enjoyed movie selection too! We will be back.

P.S. Thanks for clearing up our reservation!

Steve & Jolynda
Mopnterey, CA

June 12th /06

Thanks Jack & Dorinda!

This was our first time renting a condo in Kauai, it definitely wins our vote over the "Hotel". We liked the convenience of a kitchen.
We never grew tired of the view from the patio. We could sit for hours just watching the waves and surfers.
Roy's was excellent. The Beach House view was spectacular. The Botanical Gardens was a neat experience too!
We loved it all! And we will be back!

Andrew & Brandy
Seattle, WA

April 20, 2006

Hi Jack & Dorinda,

We've had a wonderful time here in Kauai and just want to say thanks for allowing us to stay at your wonderful condo. Watching the beautiful sunsets and just listening to the crashing waves was so enjoyable. We wish we could have stayed a little longer...

We played a lot of golf, did a little snorkeling, and visited Waimea Canyon and the Botanical Gardens. Kauai is definitely our favorite island and we hope to return soon.
Mahalo,

Steven & Mae Gotanda
Novato, CA

April 5, 2006

Jack and Dorinda,

Aloha! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful place with us! The waves and ocean are amazing! The best place to see the sunset is right outside!

Queens Bath: A must for people to see and swim in!
Keoke's Paradise is wonderful for good food and service.
The beach down by the Sheraton is the best for lying out and swimming!
Snorkeling was fantastic and exciting to see turtles right out front of the Beach House restaurant.
Thanks again and we hope to come back soon.

Peter and Danielle

March 27, 2006

Jack & Dorinda,

My 40 hours of internet searching for the most wonderful oceanfront condo paid off. I found it in Kuhio Shores 115! What a lovely home you have that you share with others. After 4 weeks of rains, we were fortunate to only have cloudy days with little rain!

Our favorite day:

• Breakfast on the lanai.
• Hike the rim trail at Waimea Canyon. The views are awesome!
• Packed lunch at the top of the waterfall overlooking the canyon.
• Long walk along 17 mile beach after sight seeing coming out of the canyon.
• Shaved ice at JoJos.
• Dinner on the lanai. You can't get a better view.

2/18/06

Mahalo Jack & Dorinda!

For Sharing your beautiful condo with us!

We are here celebrating our oldest son's 30th birthday! Our two sons and our oldest girl friend have never been to Hawaii before. We have had a precious, wonderful time showing them one of the islands we love. We have been very lucky to see turtles - swim with them too! - See the graceful spinner dolphins, the magnificent whales as their babies breached and mother glided close by and a curious shark swimming in the reefs outside your door.

A few things worth mentioning:

• Barefoot Burgers in Waimea, really nice after a drive or hike up the canyon. Great burgers.
• The stall shops at Spouting Horn. Low prices, lower than any other we found on the island.
• The National Tropical Botanical Gardens. If you want to see "the" tree from Jurassic Park, hit up the guided tour, otherwise, the self guided one is a relaxing walk through some gorgeous foliage.
• Tom Kats in Koloa is a great local spot for happy hour drinks and a fun atmosphere.
• Right out front (off to the left or right) for snorkeling. No need to roam far, it's an excellent spot for a variety of fish and turtles!
• And what do you know, the best sunsets are right out there too!
• During good weather the North Shore, Hanalei Bay specifically, is absolutely beautiful, even in bad weather its worth seeing. Ke'e was nice, the caves interesting and the view from the Princeville Hotel well worth the stop; breathtaking. Bring a camera.
• Catching a Lu'au at the Smith's Tropical Paradise was fun. The food was great and the show entertaining. With no basis of comparison though, we'll just say it was a good time all around.

2/10/06

Thank you, Jack & Dorinda!

We had an amazing first trip to Kauai. The condo was a great base for exploring the island. We loved returning to our condo by the ocean after our island excursions - we hiked the first part of the Kalalau Trail, hiked the bottom of the Wailua Falls, explored the Waimea Canyon area and took a helicopter tour with Inter-island Helicopters with no doors! We also enjoyed the ferocious surf on the North Shore and the surfers there.

We had some great meals - we especially liked Bubba's in Kapaa, Hanalei Dolphin and the Beach House. Our favorite was the Shrimp Station - delicious coconut shrimp and garlic shrimp. Not to be missed! It was a great stop after hiking in the Waimea Canyon area and we topped it off with some JoJo's Shaved Ice (with mac nut ice cream at the bottom).

Thanks so much for the beautiful location with the best snorkeling on the island. We could not have found a better place to stay than #115! Sunsets A+++!

Coles & Vador
Charlottesville, VA

1-21-06

Your condo has been great!

We have been to all the islands but have never had the ocean right outside our door! It's wonderful! We have really enjoyed the surfers, the turtles and a few whales. What a treat. And your bed is great too!

We drove up North and wow! The Waimea Canyon is spectacular. Go! We think the Beach House is a real treasure at sunset. Also enjoyed Poipu Tropical Burgers, the Plantation Gardens, the Brick Oven Pizza, Keoki's and Joe's on the Green.

We have had a very relaxing week and enjoyed Kauai and all it has to offer.

Jan & Lynn Market
Rogers, Arkansas

1/14/06

One week isn't long enough...

We want to keep swimming with the turtles out front!
We want to watch the young surfers ride the waves.
The "lava flows" next door at the Beach House are great.
We want to watch the sunsets from the porch, just a few more days.
We could horseback ride the inland jungles and ridgetops and experience the beautiful views.
We would listen to Hawaiian slack key guitar forever - compliments of Doug and Sandy McMaster Fridays and Sundays at the Hanalei Community Center - a must!

Kevin and Deborah Kalkowski
Groveland, CA

Jan 7, 2006

Between the warm breezes, sounds of the ocean and cozy condo, this has been a very relaxing week - and a great honeymoon! The frantic motion of the end-of-year rush (back in Los Angeles), and the coordination of family activities during our wedding last week led to an exhausted couple!
We got married on Maui December 30. Both of our families had made the trip across the U.S. and we had a great week with them before the wedding. After they went back to the frozen tundra, we took a week here in Kauai.
Here we have taken it easy: we rented snorkels and spent time in the water every day. The cove by the Beach House restaurant is so filled with life! We also took a couple of beautiful drives. We drove up to Kee Beach and enjoyed the scenery along the north coast of the island. We also drove west along the Waimea Canyon. It is surprisingly cold up there - near Kokee Lodge - but there were some amazing views. We regret not being able to see the Na Pali cost by boat but the conditions were not amenable. There were also some great meals (including the Beach House), some shopping, and a lot of lounging around.
Thanks for the memorable stay. We hope to be back soon!

Jeff and Elizabeth Borlik
Los Angeles, CA

1/1/06

Wow! What a great place to relax and unwind. This was Bob and my first time to Hawaii and we loved every minute here!
My sister Linda and brother-in-law John treated Bob and I to this wonderful vacation and we love them dearly for it.
We are all from Redding California and we will be back!

Linda Albight
John Albright
Bob Sluder
Margie Sluder

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