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By: Review / Testimonial 20 |
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Very clean. View is simply paradise. Great Vacations is very helpful at all times. Had a simply magical 5 week stay. Barbecue is easy access and a great place to chat with other vacationers. Small quibble. My wife found baking utensils lacking in the kitchen.
Response - Apr 7, 2012
Thanks for the review - Any specific items requested we will make sure and purchase for you and future guests. Maybe time to just walk thru and make a list;) Mahalo!
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By: Review / Testimonial 19 |
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| | This Whaler's Cove property was everything we could have hoped for in a vacation property and more. The Lanai was outstanding! A breath of fresh air each morning, romantic or casual dinner spot, and peaceful wave crashing nights. The birds singing was quite an added treat too. The Master bedroom was excellent, and the 2nd bedroom worked well also. The living room was very comfortable, and everything kitchen wise was provided. The location was close to many nice spots, yet it is hidden in it's own area with large turtles in the cove (very cool!) If I were to recommend to a friend who was going to Kauai a place to stay, there is no question that I would strongly recommend to stay at Whaler's Cove #212. You will glad you did. I hope we can get back there sometime, because the memories still bring us so much joy.
Thank you for allowing us to stay there.
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Service: 5 |
Value: 5 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 18 |
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| | Whaler's Cove #212 was a beautiful and spacious condo. Located on the southwest side of Kauai it had a nice tropical breeze that kept all mosquitos away. Though there isn't a swimming beach directly adjacent to the property, the Sheraton Beach is just a short drive away, as are many of the other famous Poipu beaches. The interior decor was very nice with comfortable beds and couches. My only struggle was trying to figure out why there were always feathers around the living room floor. I finally figured out they were coming out of the couch pillows! Besides that, our stay was wonderful and we would highly recommend this location to others.
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Service: 5 |
Value: 5 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 17 |
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| | We spent a wonderful week at Whalers Cove.It is so restful and relaxing watching and listening to the waves rolling in just below the condo. In the cove you can watch the turtles.The condo has everything that you need. We would have liked to have AC but they have many fans and the ocean breeze helps. We watched the sunset from The Beach House which is only a short distance away. The spouting horn was great to see. Back at the condo you can enjoy the wonderful infinite pool.It was a great week and we would recommend it.
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Service: 5 |
Value: 4 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 16 |
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| | This condo is truly representative of paradise!! Beautiful
ocean views from every room. Ocean front lanai is perfect
for watching the sea turtles and dolphins. Fall asleep to the
sounds of the surf. Condo is fully equipped for a carefree
vacation.
Excellent location, close to beaches, shopping, restaurants,
yet private, quiet and secluded. Infinity pool reaches toward
the Pacific, with a soothing jacuzzi to wash away any
remaining remnants of life on the mainland!!
Amy, at Great Vacation Retreats is wonderful to work with.
She went out of her way to insure out vacation was exactly as
we wanted. I would highly recommend her and Whalers Cove
212.
Linda,
Tucson, Arizona
Aloha Linda,
Mahalo for the wonderful review!
Hope to hear from you for your next vacation.
Sincerely,
Amy Grant |
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Service: 5 |
Value: 5 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 15 |
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| | Wow, we loved it all. From the easy reservations with Great Vacation Retreats, to the humpback whales breaching and dolphins leaping offshore. Whaler's Cove #212 is spacious, clean, well maintained and beautifully furnished. We immediately felt at home and yet the stunning view was a constant reminder to us that we were in paradise. We expected Thanksgiving week to feel busy with holiday travelers but W.C. seemed quiet and private and we were often the only ones in the pool area. And where else can you walk down a short flight of stairs and see 7 sea turtles sunning on the rocks a few feet away or slip on mask and fins and snorkel with them out through the bay! We just can't think of anything that wasn't top notch. Well the pool water temperature could have been a few degrees warmer but the hot tub was glorious (there it is again). No problem, the ocean water felt fabulous! You'll love Whaler's Cove, we certainly did.
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Service: 4 |
Value: 4 |
Atmosphere: 4 |
Overall: 4 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 14 |
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| | We enjoyed the property. It was well prepared for our arrival. Clean, and not run down except for a damaged door. Nice to have the electronics package. The patio and pool were great for our party of 4 and the living room was so roomy! The ensuites for both bedrooms were a real plus as well. The only thing more we could have asked for was air conditioning. Other rentals in the complex were way more expensive and not as well equipped or decorated as this one.
Thank you for your review! I really appreciate them!!
We are working on the door. It is Koa and not as easy to get as when the property was built:)
Hope you had a wonderful stay and a Happy New Year! |
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By: Review / Testimonial 13 |
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| | Our family loved our stay at Wahler's Cove 212. The condo was very spacious and well decorated. The view from the lanai was fantastic. I would defintely recommend this condo to others looking for a great place to stay. Everything needed while vacationing was offered with this condo. The kitchen and bathrooms were very well equiped and having a washer and dryer was a real plus.
The island of Kauai would be our first choice of islands to visit when planning a trip to Hawaii. We hope to be back soon. |
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Service: 5 |
Value: 5 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 12 |
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| | Whaler's Cove was an ideal location. We saw beautiful sunrises in the morning and beautiful sunsets in the evenings. We were just steps away from snorkeling, a short walk to Baby's Beach, a short drive to other popular Poipu beaches as well as shopping and dining. The complex was tucked away, very quiet and serene. The condo was very well equipped with everything we needed for the beach (beach chairs, towels, mats, coolers, boogie boards,etc.) We absolutely loved it and will DEFINITELY come back to Whaler's Cove to stay!
Mahalo! |
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Service: 5 |
Value: 5 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 11 |
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| | We've stayed at several different rentals on Kauai and Whaler's Cove is #1. Nothing beats it! From the amenities (everything you could possibly need/want) to the gorgeous views and pool area and sunny bright condo, to the crashing surf it is truly a Kauai gem and our favorite place to stay. In fact, if we don't plan ahead, we fit our vacation schedule around when Whaler's Cove is available. Don't miss the sea turtles in the cove right out the door or the snorkeling/scuba--just stay far off the rocks in front of the condo. We've also seen whales close by.
It's convenient to most everything on the island, especially Poipu and Lawai beach, where you can find great, easy snorkeling. And if it's the right time of year, this is a good location to leave from to spend the day at Polihale--amazing! We've never had any problems finding parking when we head up to K'ee beach leaving from here, either (highly recommend).
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Service: 5 |
Value: 5 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 10 |
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| | Very luxorius condo. Nicely decorated. Very well stocked with kitchen supplies. Nice little special touches / attention to detail; for example the two pairs of reading glasses, binoculars, games, boogie boards and noodles for the pool. Loved the Malie bath products. My six year old daughter walked in and said, "This place rocks,... with chocolate!". Great oceanfront view.
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By: Review / Testimonial 9 |
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| | Whaler's Cove is an extremely beautiful facility with great amenities and an
outstanding location. It was perfect for exploring Kauai. We had a wonderful
stay. The unit was fully stocked with everything you would need for a
comfortable family vacation. The information we received prior to our arrival
provided very useful information. The only downside was heavy footed
neighbors upstairs in a unit that obviously had no carpeting. The location of
Whaler's Cove more than made up for the noise. |
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Service: 5 |
Value: 5 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 8 |
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| | We loved our time At Whaler's Cove- the unit was spotless, very well appointed and extremely comfortable. We had everything we needed and more. The view from the lanai is like a picture postcard- swaying palms, surf breaking in the cove, beautiful plants and flowers, and visiting tropical birds... Sigh... wish I was back there right now!! The location is great- only a few minutes from Poipu Beach and great snorkeling, Spouting Horn, Botanical Gardens and terrific restaurants. We were unable to snorkel in the cove itself, as the surf was choppy and the water murky after a good rain (a stream feeds into the cove, which carried a bunch of silt into it after the rain) however we loved watching the sea turtles swim there. That was really the only down-side. Breakfasts on the lanai were a real treat, and the sound of the surf lulled us to sleep at night. We will definitely return!! |
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Service: 5 |
Value: 5 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 7 |
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| | Outstanding experiance. Would do it again, and have recommended it to others. It is the way to go. |
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Service: 5 |
Value: 4 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 6 |
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| | We stayed here for 2 nights at the end of May, 2010. The condo exceeded our expectations. It was spacious, clean and well stocked. The view is fabulous--just yards from the waves rolling in. The pool and hot tub were steps away. The complex was very quiet and peaceful during our stay. Shopping and dining options were close by --we particularly liked Keoke's Paradise. I would say this condo is just about perfect although I would hesitate to rent during hot summer months without a/C. I'd give this unit an a+. Amy was great to work with and the staff was very helpful.
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Service: 5 |
Value: 5 |
Atmosphere: 4 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 5 |
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| | 212 was fantastic.spotlessly clean,everything you could want,wonderful location,pool & grill.Walking distance to shopping centre,cafes etc.Very private & quiet,no road noise.Blissful in natures treasure
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Service: 5 |
Value: 5 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 4 |
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| | The Great Vacations Retreat condo #212 was great. The view, well, I can't really say enough here, so I won't try, the amenities, the location, the peacefulness, all combined to make this the most wonderful vacation retreat we've ever had. Believe it or not, we fell in love with the sea turtles, and it was our fault for naming them. The turtles seemed to have personalities of their own, and over time we grew to recognize them by their markings. Each night we'd watch the sea turtles come into Whaler's Cove to find a place to sleep for the evening. There appeared to be a social bond between these magnificent and rather large amphibians. You'll know what I'm talking about if you watch them for a few hours. It was a new experience for us and by the time we left, we realized that we had developed an emotional bond with them. Since we developed this bond, we made the decision that we would likely see our turtle friends again. The snorkeling in the area was the best on the island in our humble |
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Service: 4 |
Value: 4 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 4 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 3 |
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| | great location - best view and every comfort provided. the staff were great for booking us restaurants and adventures that were sold out online. (good recommendations too - thank you celeste). lou was terrific, bringing the car to the door, being super flexible and friendly and amy made the whole booking procedure a pleasure...even though i complicated it a bit. loved swimming with the turtles right there besides the condo and watching them on the rocks was a treat. handy to walk to t he new shopping village too. missed an electric kettle - but no big deal. |
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Service: 5 |
Value: 4 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 2 |
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| | It was disappointing to walk in and see rolled carpet in the living room, sliding screen doors that were bent and did not close properly, serious water damage on the shower wall near the laundry facilities, and walls that needed paint throughout the unit. The hallway wallpaper had been stripped, but the walls were never repainted -- they just rehung the pictures. The lack of air conditioning made it difficult to sleep at night. A Tripadvisor review dated 1/30/2010 said there were beach chairs, mats, coolers and boggie boards, but we didn't find any of those things during our stay. It was quite trecherous to scramble over the rocks to access the cove where other reviewers apparently snorkled with the sea turtles. We weren't lucky enough to see any, although we checked everytime we went out to the parking lot. (From previous reviews on Tripadvisor, I assumed I would see the turtles from the lanai, but that is not so.)
However, the location was fantastic. The ocean view from the lani w |
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Service: 2 |
Value: 3 |
Atmosphere: 2 |
Overall: 2 |
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By: Review / Testimonial 1 |
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| | We just returned from our 4th or 5th year in a row at Whaler's Cove #212 and everything was just as perfect as the previous trips. The condo is absolutely beautiful and the location is convenient, yet peaceful, allowing for a restful, relaxing vacation. The view from the lanai is breathtaking!! We enjoyed most of our meals from that spot. The grounds and pool area are beautiful and immaculately maintained. Amy and the staff at Great Vacation Retreats are wonderful to work with and we highly recommend their services and accommodations!
Linda M-Tucson, Arizona
Thanks Linda!
We love working with you too! |
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Service: 5 |
Value: 5 |
Atmosphere: 5 |
Overall: 5 |
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