My husband and I stayed at Susan and Bernie’s beautiful upstairs villa for nearly two weeks. The space is small but SO efficient and everything you may need is there. Everyday we made new discoveries of random items we wished we had….Fingernail polish remover, vacuum, cooler, full length mirror, sewing kit, first aid kit, pretty much any item you may need is stashed in this space! And if it is not there, Susan will get it for you! Susan rustled up some 15 pound dumbbells for me and even supplied me with an extra ice-making machine since I am such an ice lover. She even brought me some various USPS shipping boxes so I could ship gifts to family and friends.
Susan lives on site and is extremely responsive to any questions. She also offers great suggestions of places to visit, restaurants, and scenic drives off the beaten path.
We loved the lanai and watching sunrise and sunset. The breezes through the windows are so refreshing and cool. The landscaping is gorgeous and there are plentiful birds and of course the Kauai chickens making their crows!
The kitchenette is small as is the refrigerator, but we were able to prepare our daily breakfasts there using the supplied toaster, microwave, hot plate, coffee makers, and toaster oven. We made some easy dinners there too.
The Murphy bed is quite comfortable and easy to put down at night and put away in morning. As other reviewers stated, read the directions in the book left by Susan and Bernie. Much easier that way!
We appreciated the motion sensor night light on the ceiling too.
There is another rental below this one and we could hear people talking below us and
moving about. There were three different couples that rotated through the space below during our stay. All were respectful of Susan’s stated quiet hours and we had no trouble at all.
We used the laundry room three times. Everything needed is there. Very nice set up.
We also had beach chairs and beach umbrella in our car the entire time we were there per Susan. Nice not to have to unload that every day!
Susan and Bernie’s location is perfect for driving anywhere on the island, as we did. After driving through Kapaa quite a few times, we realized we had the perfect spot in Poipu at Susan and Bernie’s. Their location is very quiet and away from the craziness and traffic that is Kapaa. I felt very safe in their spot.
And there are so many great beaches right down the road (Shipwreck and Gillin’s top our list) and wonderful places to eat. Susan and Bernie have
insider knowledge of the best restaurants.
And there are many shops within walking distance.
We 110% recommend any of Susan’s three listings at her place. You absolutely will be taken care of and stay in a beautiful, clean, well stocked space. We have already booked two weeks for next year with Susan and Bernie. They are locals who have your back. You can depend on them. Highly recommend.