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Reviews of Beautiful 3 Bed Home in the Wailua Rise Estates, TVNC 1079, 377/night for four


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9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location, right up the street from a waterfall
Enjoyed this centrally located home. It was easy to get to all parts of the island from this location. The house was big enough for 5 of us to spread out, as well as to be in the kitchen all at the same time. This house had everything you could possibly need for a stay in Kauai!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R., Aiken USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Kauai Rainbow House
We enjoyed this vacation house immensely. It was large and spacious and equipped to meet all our needs. The higher location was ideal for reaching hiking areas but still close enough to beach for water activities.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kapaa Vacation with our family
The home was truly a home for us and the owners were responsive and AMAZINGLY friendly!! I can’t wait to come back “home” soon!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

allan t.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not Pleasant
The property does not come as depicted. It is tired and worn. It sits on a main road where the vehicle and motorcycles are whizzing by. Couldn't use the BBQ as both the primary and backup cannisters were void of fuel. The oven was filthy and the range partially works and has to be lit by hand. The owners operate a car rental business out of the property which means people show up at all hours to collect or return cars and this was not made aware to us in advance. This, in particular, made the ladies in our group very nervous.Need an engineering degree to operate the antiquated TV's. The landlady was very nice and tried her best to accommodate us but this was not what we signed up for.
Stayed 48 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2024
the comment that people show up at all hours is so so wrong! our local mechanic came twice to get my car,,, took it and serviced it and then returned it. A close friend had company and I let her take the toyota to borrow and she had to go into garage to get the key twice.... the guest called me even when someone made a u turn in our driveway,,, he called me saying " there is a tesla that just pulled up the driveway and then backed out" I said I had no idea, that most likely someone used our drive to back out and make a u turn or something. my housekeeper took the other car just to keep it moving and brought it back a few days later,,, we do NOT run a car rental business . His comment about the stove inside being dirty was true! I called the housekeeper and she said it is rarely used ( people do not like heat on for baking ) and she apologized for not checking it.... so that was true. The noise comments.... check all our other reviews... the house is very quiet.... on friday nights there can be motorcycles going up the hill on the side street,,, but it is just weekend kids I think. Our tvs in bedroom are smart tv's so not sure why he described them that way.... on big tv we have a label on the back of remote explaining how to use. Only the center burner of the stove needs a lighter to start... all other burners work. The condition they left the house in was so so dirty that my housekeeper called me saying she needed to call a helper in so she could finish. The guest emailed me saying they left the house nice... they did do the towels and beds but the place in my awesome housekeepers words were " omg,,, the kitchen is filthy",, The man who wrote this is in his 80's so maybe being older made them more nervous about the 3 times someone came to get the cars,,, i told him ahead of time as well saying " you might see someone coming up driveway to get my car but don't be alarmed, its someone we know" They rented the house for two months about ... so having a few people stop by to get in our garage should not be a big deal but I guess to them it was. We did not charge him for the extra cleaning that we had to pay our housekeepers helper that came up. We also had to get a plumber after they left.. he found a bar of soap had been flushed down the tolit... another expense for us. All our reviews have been very positive except this one and so we wanted to address his complaints.

10/10 Excellent

Katrina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect For Our Family
This place was perfect for our family of 6 to stay at while we were in Kauai. We loved having the space to spread out a bit. Loved all the extras, like the beach equipment, and getting to know the chickens and roosters in the yard. Comfy beds, fully equipped kitchen, which was perfect for eating at home and packing up a cooler for our days out. Great communication with the owners as well. We were all really happy with our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Great location! Convenient to the see the entire island. It was a wonderful place to relax at the end of the day. The liane was our favorite gathering place. Hosts were fantastic!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place ever
Too much to say about this fabulous house!! Couldn’t have asked for anything more! The owners have thought of everything to make your stay amazing! Coming back as soon as we can!! This home makes you feel so comfortable you don’t want to leave! Love the chickens and feeding and talking to them daily!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Beautiful home, wonderful hosts, very comfortable stay for our family. LW, California
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd Time a Charm
We highly recommend this rental. This was our 2nd stay. It was so nice to feel like we were back again. Love the elevation and temps here. Get lost in this area and the scenery is very photo friendly. The house has every possible thing you need. The host are very responsive and a pleasure to communicate with. Great tips on Restaurants too.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the house and location.
Great place to stay that is conveniently located to see the whole island. We loved it here!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainbow
The property was beautiful. Fell in love Owners sre amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brady A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable & Clean & Spacious.
Nice Master bed & bath. All beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed making breakfasts and feeding the chickens each morning. A very pretty and private backyard. We were gone most of the days and didn't use the tv etc. But enjoyed the nice neighborhood and spacious home - the chickens were vocal - but I think that's everywhere! We had everything we needed and didn't need to reach out to our host.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Time!
I stayed here with my brother and mom and everything was very great. The house was in a quiet location and was very clean and comfortable. The owners were great about communicating. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Kapaa Location
This was a great central location for fairly quick access to Kapaa, Poipu, and Hanalei. Enjoyed Lydgate Park for swimming and snorkeling, which was also just a short ten minute drive away. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainbow House
The house is in a convenient location, equal distance from the north and south shores where our favorite beaches are. The area is private and quiet except for the resident rooster who we grew to like. I appreciated the cleanliness and comfort of the house and the excellent communication with the owners.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best experience
Beautiful home with gracious hosts. The home was in a nice neighborhood and not far from anything. Very clean and spacious as well. It was everything you could want in a vacation home. Would highly recommend to anyone going to Kauai. Excellent accommodations compared to any hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

LAURA E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in the mountains
This spacious home is in a beautiful part of Kauai, where you can disappear into the mountains and absorb the spirit of the garden island. The lanai dining area and the master shower are a special plus. Hosts were very gracious. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sharresa H.

Rainbow House
Great house with lots of room for everyone
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Clean, bright, well appointed, comfortable, spacious home about 10 minutes up the hill from the highway below. Beautiful grounds with large backyard and lovely screened lanai. This home was a real find and served my family beautifully. The hosts are super accommodating and gracious, lovely people.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain location is great
We love the neighborhood where this property is. Its 15 min or so from the main ring road but we use it as a central point to take our beach days to Hanalei, Poipu or stay on East Kauai. The home is spacious, and the neighborhood is relaxed and safe. There is no A/C but it was on the cooler side while we were there and that was fine. The beds are not very supportive so if you have an ongoing back issue as I did, beware--I ended up having to sleep on the couch.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house with huge yard.
Beautiful yard with lots of blooming flowers. Large rooms well equipped kitchen, beach chairs and umbrella available. And friendly chickens!!!! Location was convenient to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wailua Rainbow House
Awesome home with beautiful yard. The chickens are so amusing and will announce the morning. The house has everything you need for dinners in, a day at the beach and more. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great getaway
beautiful house in a great location, with wonderful landscaping. Easy access to everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House in Quiet Neighborhood.
The rainbow house was a great find. It is located up the hill in a residential neighborhood. A little more clouds/ rain than the coast but helps keep it cool. The enclosed patio was great for dinners and keeping ane eye on "Ray". Lots of room for everybody to spread out. Ideal for families with kids. Large yard.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

darragh b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another day in paradise!
Comfortable with everything you might need. Roosters and chickens in yard was extra entertaining.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay!
The property manager was fantastic and the place was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carey C., Reedsburg

Liked: Cleanliness
So comfortable!
We chose this place as it was centrally located on the island. The communication was excellent, the house had everything we could need and more. The beach chairs, noodles, beach towels were all a plus with our stay. What I loved most about this property was the huge yard in a quiet neighborhood, close to hiking trails . There was a large lanai and the beds were like home comfortable. We were able to spread out, relax and had enough room to fit all of us. The photos honestly do not do this place justice. One of the best things that I liked is I communicated with the host that I was allergic to a certain laundry soap and they not only accommodated me with the bedding and laundry, they also left the soap should I needed to do laundry (which we had to half way through). We were a family group of sisters, cousins and sister in law all 45+ in age. I would highly recommend and would stay here again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kapaa, HI
Fantastic, quiet location. Close to beaches, golf, restaurants and really anything. you'd want to do on Kauai and then get back to this peaceful house. Hosts easy to communicate with. Would stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Had a great stay here would definitely recommend for a family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasing and relaxing week
My wife and I had a very enjoyable week here. One very positive activity for us was walking on the Ridge Trail, which is only two miles up the road. This trail is not overused, as the Sleeping Mountain Trail is, and has job-dropping vistas of beautiful tropical forests and spectacular mountains. We walked this three times while there, and each time had intense visual pleasure. We also enjoyed sitting on the back lanaii, watching and listening to the beautiful bird calls, as well as watching the chicken families. When we needed to get in touch with the owners, there were immediate helpfulresponses. Altogether, a very positive week for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainbow House in Kauai
Comfortable and relaxing home, very clean and wonderful kitchen!!! Owners are attentive to every detail!! So nice to be able to return to this home after touring on this beautiful island!!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
MAGICAL house, gracious hosts
This property is breathtaking and the owners are absolutely lovely!! From the minute you arrive, you are surrounded by a lush, tropical oasis! The property is absolutely stunning! Everything was clean and we had everything we needed to feel at home. We absolutely LOVE the lanai, perfect place to enjoy meals together and watch the birds or the rain while staying dry. The chickens and roosters that come along each day and evening were a rare treat for the kids as the owners keep bird seed in the lanai to feed them. Close enough to town and shops but far enough from the beaten path to feel like you are staying in the rainforest. The owners had some fresh local fruits waiting for us and gave us the inside scoop to all the best excursions, beaches, restaurants and wonders on the island. Just minutes from waterfalls and the Wailua River, this house has it all!! I would give 10 stars if I could! We had a wonderful time and would love to come back again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great island!
Enjoyed location and ability to get to key activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The location was perfect. The house worked great for us. The owners were very helpful. Would love to stay there again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a family of five, including a one-year-old
Perfect house for a family of five, including a one-year-old. Big backyard for the kids to run around and burn energy, TV room just for the kids to calm down, plenty of beds and space to not be on top of each other and big kitchen with everything you need! This house feels so welcoming and at home, we didn’t want to leave. Perfectly located in the middle of the island And central to all of the must sees! This house may not have an ocean view, but it makes up for it in every other element! Definitely worthy of coming back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

gretchen s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in a lovely residential neighborhood
What I liked best about this house was that it is in a residential neighborhood not a tourist area. There was a big yard with trees and plants, space between the houses and quiet so you could hear the birds. We spent much of our time in the large screened in porch enjoying the outside. The house itself is bigger than the pictures indicate and the kitchen is huge and well equipped. It was easy to go to both Poipu and the North Shore from here, but we have been to Kauai often and enjoyed exploring the East side.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Oregon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We were so pleased! There were four of us and we each had our own room. One of us used the family room as a bedroom. The cleaning lady made the hidabed comfortable for us by putting an extra pad on it. All rooms were inviting, clean, with very comfortable beds. Our favorite was the screened porch, where we spent most of our time visiting and eating. It was such a relaxing place to come back to after spending a day with crowds. Very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super week
We have rented houses for years and this is one of the best. Great location. Well stocked house with lots of room to spread out. Quiet neighborhood. We really enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K., Sacramento, CA 95864

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem on the East Shore of Kauai
The house was very comfortable and spacious with a lovely lanai where we enjoyed having breakfast and, often, dinner. The birdsong in the mornings was astounding, and I loved feeding the chickens! It's a short stroll from the house to Kauai's Hindu Monastery, an interesting place to visit -- check out the banyan tree, if you do. The neighborhood itself is lovely to walk through. The house is just a short drive down to beautiful Lydgate Beach. We also traveled north to Hanalei and down to Eleele from the house, nothing was more than an hour's drive away. Communication with the owners is very clear and Dasan gave us some good recommendations for hikes and restaurants. I would be very happy to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Oregon City

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We have rented this home repeatedly and continue to find it a peaceful stay in wonderful surroundings!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home exceeded my expectations
What a lovely experience. The house is more spacious than I anticipated and felt luxurious as well as homey. I loved the chicks that greeted me every morning and the landscape view. So many different beautiful plants on the property to enjoy. This was truly a magical vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kapaa
We loved staying here. The hens and chicks are fun to feed and watch. The roosters are majestic. Great location to tour either side of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back
Such a great location. Exploring the region revealed such breathtaking views. Wailua river from above especially. Nice to be in quiet residential neighborhood while on vacation. The home; not one problem. Super stocked kitchen. Beds were very comfortable. We were very pleased staying in Kapaa due to the fact we go to all sides and this was such a better choice for us. We like the beach but we go to Kauai for the green. Had fresh orange juice each day from the tree in back yard. Only 2 oranges for full glass, wow, so juicy. The rainbow eucalyptus is what attracted me, but the entire yard was beautiful. We can't thank you enough for making this available to us mainlanders. We love Kauai and all the kind people we meet while there, Ray the chicken included. And yes, if you keep him fed, he is much quiter.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ginger C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We had a fantastic week staying in Rainbow house. The house has all the comforts of home nice floor plan and accommodations for our group of five. We enjoyed waking up with the chickens & rooster every morning and just watching them along with all the birds fluttering the beautiful back yard. My daughter loved walking across the street to feed the horse fruit. The neighborhood is in a beautiful serene area of the island. Very tropical and lush area of the island. This was our third visit to Kauai. Previously we’ve stayed on the north side and the south side. It was nice staying close to the Wailua river area, our personal favorite part of the island. The house has all the comforts of home along with beach toys, chairs, coolers, beach towels, etc. to make your stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jake D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house great price
This place is beautiful. The house is big and comes equipped with so much stuff, from a fully loaded kitchen with all of the appliances, to beach chairs and Boogie boards in the box out front. Even though you’re not right on the beach, you still have amazing views of the mountains which are every bit as good. The beds were very comfortable, and the house was super clean. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
All the comforts of home.Loved the screened lanai .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week in paradise.
My mother, sister, niece and I thoroughly enjoyed our week on Kauai, and choosing to stay at Rainbow House was a key component. We had previously stayed at time share properties in Princeville but chose VRBO after selling the timeshare. As a first time VRBO user, we did not know what to expect but now I’m concerned that no other property could ever match the location, comfort, and simple joy of staying at Rainbow House. The location was perfect - we spent minimal time in traffic while the backyard made us feel miles from anyone. The decorating was exquisite - there was an eclectic collection of beautiful things wisely selected to make any person feel at home. The kitchen was very well equipped for those who love to cook. The screened in porch was perfect for eating and relaxing even though we were there when the trade winds were not blowing. The bedrooms were so comfortable that we all slept well from the very first night. And the chickens! Most comments say that the kids loved to feed Ray. I’m here to say that they could not have had more fun than my mother (age 92) and myself (age 64). Feeding the chickens was pure joy - just like everything else about Rainbow House. Mahalo nui loa for sharing your island and your home with us. We are very grateful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cyril S., 6 allée du limousin 78180 Montigny le bretonneux FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful and calm house
We had a wonderful time in this beautiful house where all is done to make you happy. Very well situated to visit the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainbow house
We enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future! This is a beautiful home in a nice location and we loved Ray and the chickens!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation in a beautiful home and location!
This was our first family vacation in Kauai, as well as our first time booking through VRBO. The owners and property manager made us feel comfortable throughout the booking process and answered all of our questions incredibly fast. We appreciated the cleanliness and feeling of being welcomed into the home when we arrived. We were greeted by personal notes here and there, along with a binder that contained information on places to visit, contact information, and information about the area. The owners have clearly taken time to make this property a home filled with positivity, love, and tranquility, to be enjoyed by all who enter. Every room is tastefully decorated and extends a "welcome to our home" vibe throughout. The lanai is amazing! We enjoyed our breakfasts and dinners there every day. The many birds, including the chickens and roosters, were a joy to feed and watch every morning and early evenings from that room. Ray Rooster is quite the show off! The back yard is filled with amazing rainbow eucalyptus trees, flowers, and other amazing plants and fruit trees. I think each time I went in the back yard I discovered something new blooming or a plant I hadn't seen previously. Love this yard! We would definitely recommend this home and location to those visiting Kauai, and we would love to stay here again in the future. Mahalo and blessings to you for allowing us the opportunity to stay in your amazing home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review! The island is beautiful and we are happy that the house was able to provide you a tranquil place to unwind and relax during your time on the island. Mahalo!