Ocean Bluff Retreat ~ Private & Peaceful ~ Beautiful & Newly Remodeled

We loved our stay. The place had a spectacular view of the ocean and loved that it was street level so no stairs to get to and from car. The condo was clean and had a nice open layout. All the amenities were there to make our stay more enjoyable. Used the beach chairs regularly and there were nice things like cooler, an umbrella, bodyboard, etc. that were nice to have available.

We will definitely recommend this listing to others and will see if available when we return to Kauai in the future.

This condo is PERFECT! We loved the location and especially being able to hear the ocean from our bedroom and living room. Located in Princeville very close to several beaches. Owners supply beach chairs and ice chest to take to the beach. Within walking of Queen's Bath and Secret Beach. We had a wonderful week!!

We enjoyed taking in the views everyday and enjoying the condo and it's many amenities and comforts. The property is beautifully landscaped and 5201 was welcoming, peaceful and relaxing. Jeff & Shana were wonderful throughout. Highly recommend!

As someone that has frequented Kauai/traveled extensively over the years I can confirm unequivocally ALL reviews giving this condo less than 5 stars clearly came from a certain sub-set of individuals - Malihini's, Inexperienced Travelers, The Bougie, or all of the above. Before I breakdown how I came to that conclusion let's talk about why you should stay here: VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! You will legitimately feel as though you're on a cruise ship in the middle of The Pacific thanks to oversized windows throughout. Also, being able to hear the waves crashing on the rocks below enhances that feeling. Location/Accessibility: The condo is less than 5 mins to Princeville center, but tucked back enough to feel private and relaxing. Despite being on the 2nd floor there are NO stairs needing to be climbed! Amenities: Jeff & Shana's place is well-equipped with whatever you could need, but I was especially pleased they had beach chairs. Décor: The furniture made this place feel like a home away from home. It was comfortable, but visually appealing. Overall, it was a fantastic rental! Ok, here's why you should ignore the negatives in the 4 star reviews. The complaints from them revolved around two things: being able to hear the people above (this is a 2nd floor condo) and "NO A.C.". I'm not sure exactly why being able to hear another human being walk around/make sounds is so particularly detrimental to one's vacation experience that they would no longer consider it a 5 star trip, but one can assume a lot about a person from it. I'd assume said persons have never lived in an apartment building, or a home with a more than one floor. If they have lived in such circumstances, but are still bothered by it then I would assume they're bougie. The sound was minimal, and certainly didn't hinder my vacation in anyway, but I also don't expect a vacation rental to be sound-proof like the $600/night Ritz. If you don't know yet, A.C. is a RARE thing in Hawaii. Honestly, there is no need for it. Temps usually max out at 85F with ever present trade winds of 10-15mph. Once upon a time there was no A.C. anywhere, and we all happily carried on with ceiling fans. This place has fans! If you still think it's hot with them on, I would recommend being screened for hyperthyroidism. Basically, if you NEED A.C. and virtual silence to enjoy your trip stay down the street at the Ritz-Carlton, but if you're looking for a more authentic vacation experience stay at this condo!

The location and view is spectacular, the sound of the waves crashing below lulled us to sleep every night. The unit was clean, well furnished and maintained, and we particularly liked the open plan between the kitchen and the family room. I found the owners to be extremely responsive and easy to work with. We would definitely stay here again.