Wow, where do I even start? I have booked/stayed in Airbnbs over 30 times across the United States, Mexico, and Europe. This was by far the best experience I've ever had. We stayed in October 2021 as a group of 6 brothers and friends (note that it sleeps 8 comfortably). After scouring over 100 rentals on Airbnb and other online sites, we chose to stay here for half of our trip and we couldn't have been happier with our decision. While it was a bit pricey compared to other properties in the area, it was absolutely worth every penny.
From the moment I booked this unit and throughout my stay, Andy & Becky were more than happy to answer my questions thoroughly and promptly. The unit was exactly as pictured. However, the pictures absolutely do not do the place justice-- you just have to see it for yourself.
The attention to detail in this property is incredible! The kitchen was well-stocked with spices, every type of cookware you could think of, a Vitamix blender, a coffee grinder, high-quality appliances, and extra dinner and glassware. Every room had a Smart TV, comfortable beds and furniture. The bathrooms had high quality toiletries, incredible bath towels, and amazing showers. One of the bedrooms had a bath with a view of the mountain range that we did not use (although we wish we did!). Probably our favorite item in the living room was the binoculars, perfect for viewing the waterfalls on the mountains and the all of the activities happening on Hanalei Bay. Andy & Becky also provided snorkel gear, tennis rackets and balls, beach chairs, an umbrella, beach toys, and more. A hose in the front of the unit was perfect for washing off our sandy gear in a rocky area under the stairs, directly outside of the unit.
The property is located in the best location within Hanalei Bay Resort. The level of service we received from the resort was nothing short of fantastic. Trash is collected twice per day by golf carts in front of the residence. Pool towels are easily exchanged at the front desk for fresh ones. Dialing '0' on the telephone in the kitchen connects you to the resort's front desk, where we were able to request a golf cart to and from our vehicle, and to the beach. We didn't use this for every beach trip, as the 10 minute walk down a paved cart path was a fun adventure. When we were done at the beach, a telephone down at the beach allowed us to request a ride back up for our tired legs. Finally, the pool at HBR is absolutely wonderful.
Our absolute favorite feature of this Airbnb was THE VIEW! It left me speechless several times. I already miss drinking my morning cup of coffee while lounging on the lanai's comfortable couches and chairs, admiring what may be the best view in all of Princeville. There were quite a few times when I was rushing my group to get back to HBR so we could have time to enjoy the sunset. We also spent many hours stargazing from the same spot, and saw over 30 shooting stars in 2 hours.
Andy & Becky's place is just perfect-- it has it all. I'm so thankful for this experience, what they are offering with this unit is truly special. Mahalo!