Recent Stay
Review Submitted: January 17, 2008
Date of Stay: December 2007
We stayed here for a week this past December. The cottage is accurately portrayed in the pictures. The property was clean and well maintained. All amenities listed were available and functional with the exception of the garden which only had a few herbs. The pool was great!
The beach is accessible by the provided kayak which is a little tricky getting in and out of given the mucky shoreline. It is a very easy paddle to the ocean which is beautiful but not safe for swimming during the time that we were there due to the strong current and large waves. It is a peaceful place. There is not much to see or do (except relax!) within walking distance which was difficult given the large, unfriendly off-leash German Shepperd dog up the road which took a nip at us while we were walking on the road past the house.
The owners of the rental were available for any questions and assistance we required prior to arriving and also once we were at the property. The required damage deposit was promptly returned within the stated two weeks.
We would highly recommend a jeep type vehicle or something with high clearance due to the uneven access road. Also, try to get there in day light as it is not an easy place to find in the dark although we did! It took us about 15 mins to drive from the cottage to the main highway from which you can access the rest of the Island. It is easy access to the North Shore area and a good couple of hours to Waimea Canyon.
The Island of Kauai is beautiful, lush and green, a direct result of the frequent rain that it receives. If you are looking for somewhere quiet and off the beaten path, this cottage would be ideal.
Owner's Response: Thank you for the overview of Moloaa Mahina Hale and your positive guest comments. We appreciate the honesty and for taking time in writing your comments. We apologize for the "dog nipping" incident that made your stay less than perfect.. My explanation of the German Shepherd dog is that I have witnessed the dog tied up when walking or driving by since this incident happened. The dog is located approximately 1/4 mile down the dirt road. This was an unusual occurrence as the dog has not been aggressive toward any of the neighbors or guests in the area after several inquiries., We spoke with the owner of the dog who is a renter in the area the day the incident happened. He appeared to be a responsible pet owner and he apologized to us on behalf of our guests . Our concern is for the safety of our guests and we will continue to monitor and observe the actions of this dog.
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