Great place to stay

Every aspect of our stay was just as we would have expected. Mounque definitely has his 'ducks in a row' concerning every aspect of this condo rental. This includes communication via the VRBO website, the check-in process, stocking the condo with recreational equipment (coolers, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, boogie boards, etc), stocking the kitchen with almost every conceivable item (dishes, silverware, high quality pots and pans, cooking utensils, an unopened bag of coffee, a box of chocolate covered macadamia nuts, packets of a huge variety of condiments, etc.), laundry equipment including laundry supplies, baby equipment including a pack and play, a high chair, et. al. We would, without a second thought, stay with Mounque in the future. Thank you Mounque for a delightful stay in your condo.

This is a lovely Condo in a great central location for visiting all parts of the Island. There is a pretty beach you can walk down to and enjoy a nice walk. The lanai was also nice for sitting & enjoying a breeze and tropical vibe with tall palm trees. Nice comfortable place, well stocked and owner is very easy to communicate with! We would stay here again.

Well kept and supplied.

Don't think twice about booking this property!!! It's wonderful. Close to the airport with easy access to explore the rest of the island. Fully Stocked with everything you might need and then some. It was clean, well maintained, and the grounds were, too. Probably the best rental property I've stayed. Thank you!

Its location was great! We didn’t have Wi-Fi the last 3 days.

My friend and I booked last minute flights October 24-31 to Kauai, 3 weeks before departure to be exact. I mean, who can pass up a 50% off Southwest sale....$161 RT non stop flights from San Jose to Lihue right?! That was the easy part....the hard part was finding an affordable Condo in a Central Location. Luckily, I finally came across Mounque's listing in Kapaa at the Kauai Beach Villas. Not only is Mounque's place AFFORDABLE but his attention to EVERY single detail in his listing was outstanding and accurate!! His communications were thorough, prompt and helpful to say the least!! The condo is centrally located so we were able to get to all parts of the island with ease which avoided us from being trapped in a car driving for hours each day. We also loved how Mounque's place is FULLY stocked with your every need and how clean it was! Oh my gosh, and the Cariloha Bamboo Sheets were a dream to sleep on...so much that my friend and I are going bite the bullet and purchase them!! Besides all of the reasons above, one major factor I will definitely stay at Mounque's place again was he includes the daily parking fee and wrist bands to access all pools etc..at the Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort and Spa which was AMAZING and a 3 minute walk to get there from the condo. The pool and spa at the condo was right out the door and around the corner which was super nice as well. We loved our stay and I hope after reading this you decide to stay at Mounque's as well!

Convent central location. Short drive to North and South Shores. The condo was clean yet could use a De-Cluttering and updating.

What a great time we had! My husband and I stayed at Mounque's place and it was perfect. We visited the pool and hot tub almost every late afternoon after tiring ourselves out discovering Kauai all day. The condo is perfectly located so the north and south shores ends were never too far. The fully loaded bathroom cabinet was super convenient we didn't have to run out and buy anything, as was the washer/dryer (which allowed us to pack light) His kitchen also had everything we need and more to make meals. Lastly, I'd like to mention his self authored Kauai "handbook" The tips and resultant suggestion were priceless. would 100% stay there again!! (PS- the bed was a dream to sleep on)

Had a great experience. Easy check-in process. Very detailed on what to expect and everything in the room so we knew what we needed to bring. Very informative. Correspondence was timely. Would stay there again.

My husband and I were on Kauai for a staycation and a little business. Mont, the host, is great! Communication was great, the condo has everything you need and the vibe is more like being in a neighborhood as opposed to a "resort" yet, you have the ability to enjoy Kauai Beach Resort facilities. Being we're local, the condo was exactly what we needed and we will be back probably sooner than later! I would like make sure guests are aware the every food and beverage outlet at Kauai Beach Resort includes an 18% tip on the check. Be sure to look at your check because some servers/bartenders will tell you, others won't. I'm a service industry professional and we stayed at KBR last year and the tip was not included, I was shocked at this change and as much as I understand it, I, personally, don't agree with it. KBR if someone is reading this, you have just taken away the incentive for good service, not to mention if this is a policy you intend to keep, all checks should reflect the 18% in a different color ink and your staff should be required to verbally tell the guest the tip is included.

It was lovely to stay at Monks condo during our week trip to Kauai. We really needed two bed areas, a full proper kitchen, and our daughter had been promised a very nice pool this vacation. You couldn't top the pool system! Waterfalls, pools that go from 3' to 6', all-3' pools that parents can see from one of the hot tubs, a waterslide, and a toddler pool that connects to the deeper pool, along with many romantic nooks, I would say this is the best pool system on Kauai. The condo was better supplied than any condo we have used before, and he has a full description so you know what to expect. It has a washer dryer in the unit, and a balcony, so you can dry your swimsuits. Bring more than one, if you plan to go to the pool twice at day like we did. They had flippers and goggles and things if you use those. The location is great. It doesn't have an ocean view, and it's important to read the description about the track next door, but you can hear the ocean at night and we found it to be peaceful and quiet. It's a very central location if you need to go to both the north shore and the poipu area during your trip. The grounds are very beautiful and there is a lovely tree tunnel on the driveway to the resort. We asked for unscented laundry detergent and they went out of their way to do that for us. It was extremely considerate of them because they usually use a lot of scents, and most people like that, but we are sensitive to scents. I'm so glad this condo was available!

We loved our time in Kauai and would absolutely consider staying at Mounque's place at the Kauai Beach Villas again! It was peaceful, serene and very comfortable. The central location on the East coast of Kauai made our daily excursions to various parts of the island easily accessible and so convenient. We occasionally used the jacuzzi at the beach-front resort adjacent to the Villas, but soon realized that we made a better choice to stay at the Villas for the peace and serenity it had to offer. When planning our vacation we initially wanted to book a beach front, ocean-view property but we soon realized that wasn't necessary since much of our time was spent on daily excursions visiting various parts of the island. We were content at Monk's place which is a short 5 minute walk to the ocean, which, by the way, is the perfect spot to experience breathtaking views of the sunrise on Kauai's east coast! We are glad that we chose Monk's place over a hotel because we felt right at home with all the conveniences of a kitchen, full size refrigerator, washer and dryer, a comfortable living room and access to any toiletries in his medicine cabinet. Who could ask for anything more? We went to Kalaheo Cafe & Company for breakfast one morning based on Monk's recommendation and it was soo worth it. We appreciated how responsive and accommodating Mounque and his housekeeper Jennifer were and would highly recommend his place to anyone searching for a peaceful place to stay.

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay. The property was perfect connected to a larger resort with all the amenities. We were just a couple of minutes walk to the beach and were able to enjoy the sunrise many mornings. The Condo was exactly what we needed. Its not a Luxury property but it is very nicely done with lots of little extras included. When I needed anything, which was almost nothing, the owner was fast to respond and communication couldn't have been better. We loved our stay and will come back on a future visit to this amazing island.

We had a very nice time in Kauai and the property host was very helpful. The property was clean with everything we needed for our stay. Thank you

Monque is the most incredible host. He provides anything you could possibly need during your stay. Condo is quiet, well-located and comfortable. We loved our stay here, thank you.

We loved our stay at Mounque's condo. It was exactly as pictured, and it was great to have full cooking facilities so we did not have to go out to eat for every meal. The sunrises at the beach are incredible and it is such a short walk from the condo. Having access to the resort next door was a real treat, we enjoyed mai tais poolside and relaxed in the gorgeous landscaping there. Highly recommend, and we hope to be back some day!

I am a snowbird and have spent the winter on Kauai for the past 8 years. I always try to stay a month or so at this beautiful resort. I love to take long walks on the miles of empty beach that front the property. It’s rocky and not too good for swimming, but perfect for walking or sunbathing and just being alone with the ocean. And the resort has a fantastic pool area with hot tubs and a bar with entertainment, and restaurants for when you feel like being social! Mounque’s condo here has everything you need and a very comfy bed.

This condo was the most well stocked home I have ever stayed in--everything you need to live at home is here. The owner has created an extensive array of available complimentary items from boogie boards to denture cleaner. You truly have to see it to believe it. You can easily walk to the beach or to the shared swimming pool and jacuzzi. The lovely golf course is a 3 minute drive and a sheltered snorkeling beach is just beyond. We will stay here again.

Nice place, clean condo. Beats staying at any hotel. Strongly recommended, especially for a couple. Would book again.

From the extensive description to check out we have nothing but positive things to say! The location and amenities make this a GREAT place to stay on Kauai. It was our first trip to this island and being close to Lihue gave me a great access to both the north and south shores. The bed is extremely comfortable and the host has stocked both the kitchen and bath with thoughtful supplies. We took advantage of all the beach equipment available in the condo as well. I just can’t say enough!

Good property but the picture online made it look like you were on the ocean, and this was not true at all.

I have stayed in 10+ vacation rentals from Italy to Australia and multiple places in the states. I will never find another place like Hanamaulu. The host was the absolute best ever. The accommodations that are provided are above and beyond any place else. Bravo to you Mounque!!

We loved our stay in Kauai! The condo was very clean, well stocked, and in a perfect location! True host is great to work with! He made checking in and out super easy and was always quick to respond to inquiries! We would stay here again for sure!

We had a wonderful mother-daughter trip! We loved staying at Monk's condo and could not recommend it enough - it truly felt like a home away from home. It was very clean, comfortable, and incredibly well stocked. Monk was great to communicate with and was very accommodating. We had a flight cancellation and were not able to arrive until the following day. Monk and his housekeeper arranged for us to have a later checkout time to compensate, which was extremely appreciated. We also used Monk's semi-world famous write up on a daily basis for recommendations for restaurants, boat tours, sight-seeing, etc., it gives detailed and honest reviews about everything you could think of and will definitely point you in the right direction. Thank you, Monk, for everything!

We will be back soon

This was a beautiful and cozy place to stay. Monk accommodated us by extended some days we didn’t calculate. The place has everything you need, plates, bathroom accessories, and boards to go on the water with (not sure the exact name of the board.) WiFi works great everything he said in the description was true. Hope to come back one day.

This property was perfect, relaxing, everything provided, Monk covered all the questions with great answers and all the supplies anyone could need. You don't even have to bring that many clothes because there is a washer and dryer. This is an excellent location to go see all of the island. We had so much fun going to the Smith's Luau and dinner was delicious. We also went to the Gaylord's dinner and the luau was marvelous. We went to all of the state parks and saw the waterfalls and the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. We enjoyed the beaches and the beautiful flowers and plants. We toured the coffee plantation and three different chocolate tastings, and botanical gardens. We had lots of fun shopping in all the different community shops with local hand crafted goods. The Chicken in a Barrel has delicious chicken, ribs, pork, and chili with rice. We really enjoyed the Coconut Marketplace food, drinks, and all the shops. Brennecke's Beach Broiler restaurant was right at the beach with excellent drinks, delicious food, and a very friendly waitress named Vicky. Hundreds of sea turtles come to the beach to sleep for the night. If you go snorkeling, you will see lots of colorful species of fish. The Oasis on the Beach restaurant had delicious food and drinks served by friendly Charlie. The Lemongrass Grill had excellent food and drinks. Our most relaxing adventure was the Smith's River Boat ride. Makalo Kauai!

Steps to a very private beach, and the water slide at the pool were definitely hits with the kiddo. The room is well stocked with everything you would need. The host gives a very detailed visitor guide that leaves you with no questions to ask. I would absolutely stay here again .

After 6 long years without a vacation, we decided to stay on Kauai. Extensive research later, I found Monk's listing. We're so glad he shared his condo with us. As described in his "World Famous Write-up", you lacked for nothing. The condo was as described: well stocked, comfortable and central to exploration trips, etc. Everything for enjoying sun/water was included: towels, coolers, umbrellas, beach chairs (2 were replaced while we were there). The kitchen and bathroom cabinets were also well stocked. His helpful document breaking the island into 4 parts, with suggestions for sights and restaurants was our guide to seeing and enjoying many of them. Monk truly wants his guests to thoroughly enjoy their stay. Even the many roosters/chickens provided entertainment. We hope to return sooner than 6 years and would definitely choose this little paradise location again. Mahalo

Great place with lots of hospitality! Easy to find, communicate with host, and perfect location on the island. Definitely would recommend and stay here again!

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