 "We loved your home! We were 2 families with 4 small children and a Grandmother. We were so comfortable and you thought of everything that we needed. The house is beautiful, the views are amazing, the proximity to the beach was perfect and we would definetly stay here again. Thanks so much!!!" - Kimberly Fiek, 09/15/08
"Your home was just perfect for our family vacation. We really appreciated all of the extras like the high chair & crib. The beach chairs, boogie boards, etc. were very much appreciated. The home is very comfortable and had everything we needed. Your directions and maps to Costco & Walmart were very helpful.Thank you for sharing your home!Susan Gee & family" - Susan Gee, Portland, OR 97225, 09/04/08
" Aloha Ning, We had a great time at your home in Kauai. Our family loved every minute of our stay there. Thank you for everything " - Harold &., Stanford, CA, 07/26/2008
"Aloha Ning! We really enjoyed our stay in your home. The location was great and we had a wonderful time. We especially enjoyed the lenai and barbecue as we wound up eating in most nights (thank God for Costco :)). Whether it was kona coffee in the morning or a cocktail in the evening, we will always remember the views!!Mahalo,The Shanley's" - Rich Shanley, Wayne, NJ, 07/11/08
"Hi Ning, Our Family of seven LOVED your home, we felt so comfortable during our week stay and didn't want to leave. And hopefully some day soon we will be able to return and enjoy your beautiful home again. Mahalo for making us feel so welcomed ! It was so nice to have all the beach towels, chairs, boogie boards and ice chest ready for us to use. The beds in your home are so comfortable! We loved listening to the rain and the breeze during our nights and the geckos were fun too.The Calvo Family" - Monica, Agua Dulce, Ca, 06/26/08
 "HI Ning, Just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed ourselves in your home, thank you so much!! It was so beautiful, and we all LOVED the gecko's too! I didn't want to leave, and hopefully we can return again some day soon. Mahalo! The Calvo Family " - Monica C., Agua Dulce, CA, 06/22/2008
"Ning, We had a wonderful time at your home. What a paradise!!!! We got in late and didn't realize the beauty until the next morning. Something we will never forget. We hope to be returning very soon! The house was equipped with absolutely everything we needed, and then some. Our hope for you is that you get to live there for many, many happy years when you retire. Sincerely and Mahalo The Scott's " - Sheila S., Argyle, Te, 06/11/2008
"Thank You Ning, We did indeed enjoy the Bird of Paradise home , as well as the beautiful island of Kauai! Your beautiful home was absolutely ideal & filled our every need.Thank You for helping a dream come true! Sincerely, Fay Calhoun & Family. " - Fay C., Massillon, Oh, 05/28/2008
"Hi Ning - Thanks for your message and the refunding of our deposit. We did have a wonderful time in your home. Everyone was so impressed with the spaciousness of the home, the privacy it afforded everyone, the kitchen equipment you had, and we loved all the beach equipment -- even the snorkeling stuff. We would certainly love to stay at Bird of Paradise home again, and have already recommended it to friends. " - Marilyn& J., Riverbank, CA, 05/18/2008
"Our three generations of Collinses, ranging in age from two to seventy-four, all enjoyed our stay at your home. We loved the panoramic view from the living room, the spaciousness of the rooms, the well-equipped kitchen, the nice and plentiful linens, the easy access to Poipu beach, the beach chairs, coolers, and boogie boards that we could use, and the wraparound deck for eating and lounging. Thanks so much!" - Zipporah Collins, Berkeley, CA, 04/28/08
 "Hi Ning, Thank you so much for letting us stay in your home. We all truly had a fantastic time - the kids of course could not get enough of the beach :) The beach gear was invaluable ! We will never hesitate to recommend your home as well as consider it for our next trip. We had some friends who were staying over at a hotel come over to view your home and I've no doubt they'll be contacting you for a future trip too :) Thanks again for an outstanding time! Best Regards, Jenny " - Jenny S., ,Al, 03/29/2008
"Fabulous home! 4 college couples met for a reunion and celebration of the remarriage of a 5th couple who live on Kauai! Great time!Thanks for all the details!" - Ritz,Tesar,Baker,Vandermuelen, 03/24/08
"Ning We can't say enough thanks for such a great gathering place! Your home is exceptionally well appointed and stocked! We shared meals nearly every night with 5 couples as one couple lived on the island. The kitchen was fabulous and everyone had a marvelous time. We would definitely stay again and want to especially acknowledge your caretaker (Bill) as he assisted us with the malfunctioning dryer and water heater. What was especially nice was the close proximity to all the beaches, hikes and groceries. Great house! It is perfect for what we needed and look forward to visiting again! Mahalo Ritz' et al " - Debbie R., Bend, OR, 03/20/2008
"We loved our stay at your home in Poipu, our large party turned out to only be 3 adults, one toddler, so we had ample space, no complaints there! Having all of the house items to borrow was really nice, especially the pack n play & stroller! We will definitely be recommending this house to our friends! Mahalo" - Deida Runswick, Hailey, Idaho, 03/16/08
"There were 7 of us in our group and the house was large enough that we never got in eachother's way. We ended up cooking more than we planned because the home was so wonderful." - Joan LaChapelle, Elk Grove, CA., 03/11/08
 "Ning, I want to thank you for the courtesies you have shown me in the last ten months and to let you know what a grand stay we had in your beautiful home. Our group consisted of four couples. The home was ideal for our purposes, affording all sufficient privacy when wanted, but yet the "common area" accommodated all very comfortably. The lanai was terrific for breakfasts and the dinners we ate "in" with a spectacular mountain view. Kauai is certainly a special place, probably the most beautiful of the islands.Once again, Mahalo, we hope to put together another group in two or three years and we would like to arrange a rental at that time." - Peter and Eunice Wilson, Danville CA, 03/09/08
"We had a wonderful stay at Bird of Paradise - the house is lovely - well maintained, tastefully decorated and very comfortable with spectacular mountain views. It has a nice atmosphere about it and feels like a home that has hosted many happy vacations! We would stay here again without hesitation and can highly recommend it - thank you Ning and family for sharing your beautiful home!" - Emma Rouwhorst, Grand Haven MI, 02/12/08
"Aloha Ning, We had a wonderful time, even though we had a lot of rain the first few days. We found out that the clouds actually feel good when they cover the sun while you're laying on the beach. Your home was soooo comfortable. There were 7 of us and I never felt like we were in eachother's way. We found several good restaurant's to eat at but found that we cooked more than we expected because it was fun to just be at the house. Those are great beach chairs and easy to carry. I have had several friends ask me to bring them pictures so they could have it for furture references for family gatherings. My neighbors have two sons who got married in Maui, so I could see them coming to Kauai. I liked Kauai best, a much better pace and a beautiful island. Thank you for sharing your home, Joan " - Joan L., Elk Grove, CA, 02/11/2008
"Aloha Ning! Brrrrrrrrrr - we are back in the Michigan cold again now too!!!!! Thank you for your email regarding the deposit - I can confirm that it has been refunded to my account with no problems - thank you for arranging this so promptly! Thank you so much for making your house available to us - we had a wonderful time there and it really was perfect for us - you and your family are so fortunate to have such a beautiful home on such a beautiful island! The views from the lounge area and lanai were just spectacular, what a wonderful backdrop to enjoy! It was nice being close to some great restaurants too - we particularly enjoyed Roys and The Beach House! We hope to return to Kauai before too long and will definitely keep Bird of Paradise in mind for any future trips and would also gladly recommend it to any of our friends that might be planning a vacation in Kauai too. Thank you too for the postcard that I received in England, it was really thoughtful of you! I hope you and your family had a really great Christmas vacation! Mahalo once again! Best wishes Emma Morley " - Emma M., Glastonbury,So, 01/30/2008
"Dear Ning, We had a fabulous time in your beautiful home! The place was spic-and-span clean when we arrived and we easily found all that we needed, including which light switches worked which lights, all kitchen items, outdoor stuff, and how to get around the area. Hopefully, we will return to Kauai and I can assure you that if so, we will contact you. Thank you again for letting us stay in your gorgeous home! The Fetzer Family Margie and Oliver, Ben, Natalie and Alec " - Margie F., Needham, MA, 01/25/2008
 "The weather was rainy and windy, but our stay at Bird of Paradise was our best visit to Kaua'i yet. The house is spacious and Ning is a great landlord. She left so many nice things for us. It was great to have the bungalow for one set of our adult children and the other slept downstairs. We all had togetherness and then privacy as well. The laundry room in the garage is very convenient and the living room is great for hanging out. We watched a full day of bowl games on 1/1/08 and we didn't mind the weather because the room was so comfortable for TV, puzzles and games. You won't find a nicer house or one with a nicer landlord." - Sandy Anderson, Orinda CA, 01/06/08
"We're leaving behind an umbrella stroller, some sand toys in a little backpack and an air mattress. Hopefully some future renters (or you) can make some use of them in the future! We've greatly appreciated the accommodations and it feels like a home to us. Thanks for the bathroom amenities from that Koloa shop. aloha kevin " - Kevin F., Stockton, CA, 10/24/2007
"Our family had a great visit to Kauai and we enjoyed your beautiful home. We had a great time here! The house is well stocked for all of the activities we wanted to do. We enjoyed the kitchen for our meals. The grand kids loved playing in the living room. Thank you for renting to us. If I know anyone going, I will make sure to tell them about your rental. If we ever make it back, we know where to stay. Thanks again! ~Sally Nielsen " - Sally N., Phoenix, AZ, 09/22/2007
"Your home is just that a HOME. We felt so comfortable in it. Even with ten people we did not feel crowded at all. The view overlooking everything was great! And once we understood the beltways - you could really get around to everything we needed. Thank-you! for making our first family vacation an experience we will want to do again soon.Mahalo - Rosa WhippleP.S. Duane's burgers(Anahola) are better than Bubba's and JoJo's Shaved Ice(Waimea)is the best!" - Rosa Whipple, Carlsbad, CA, 09/13/07
"A year ago we started planning our vacation here in Kauai. Ten family members, 3 generations. Your house was perfect for us! What a lovely home. Our 7 days flew by, but we leave with such beautiful memories. The snorkeling beach by Brennecke's was our favorite. Shaved ice at Jo Jo's was the best! We had a Blast Tubing at Kauai's Back Country Adventure. Star gazing was another favorite. Best luau on the island - the Smith Family Luau. Sorry but Bubba's Burgers are over rated. Duanes Charbroiled Burgers in Anahola are the best! Sunrises & Sunsets are breath taking (Sister in law Mary especially loved the sunrises). Truley believe we found heaven on earth! We all hope to return someday! Mahalo, Fred & Beatriz Baumann Bonita, Calif. Cealea, Andre, Aida, Alicia Chula Vieta, Ca Javien & Mary Montijo Chula Vista California. John & Rosa Whipple Carlsbad, CA. " - Rosa &., Carlsbad, CA, 09/11/2007
 "We truly loved our stay in your wonderful home and in Kauai.A 5 minute walk to the the beach made it even better.Plenty of room for everyone.Thanks!" - michael/stephanie annatone, brentwood, california, 09/09/07
"Thank you for allowing all of us to share your beautiful home from early morning glorious sunrises, completed with rainbows to the breezy evening, it was all we could ask for. The location couldn't be more perfect, situated only 8 walking minutes to fantastic beaches, snorkeling and more. Kauai is truly a paradise from here in sun drenched Poipu all the way to the north with the way to the north with the always wonderful Queen Bath in Princeville. Mahalo. As hard as it is to leave, knowing we can return softens the blow. Michael Annatone, Brentwood, CA" - Stephanie A., Brentwood, Ca, 09/04/2007
"We enjoyed your home and Kauai and would definitely recommend and come again. thank you for the prompt refund. Your home is lovely and we tried to keep and leave it that way. My son was impressed you had a Turbo Surf bodyboard--he has one too. " - John N., New York, NY, 08/21/2007
"Hi Ning, Yes, we had a wonderful time in your very relaxing home! It was perfect for all 6 of us and so accomodating. We were out most days but enjoyed card games (Apples to Apples) nightly at the big family dinner table. We did take advantage of your new lanai (in between rain drops)!!! It was a great home away from home. Mahalo, Valerie" - Valerie & Lee Baker, Hayward, CA, 06/10/07
"Our children and grandchildren (9 people) had a fabulous time staying at Bird of Paradise. Everything we possibly needed was provided. The house was clean and well-cared for, very spacious, and provided a wonderful view of mountains and ocean from the lanai, where we enjoyed our morning coffee every day. We would love to enjoy this home again in the future." - Margaret Eby, Muskogee, OK, 06/02/07
 "Hello Ning, We really enjoyed your place. Thanks for the use of the wave boards. We had some big waves to enjoy at Poipu one day and also over at Barking Sands. The kids kept us busy with horseback riding, ziplining & Rob took Lance on the ATV outing at the old Sugar Mill. My parents enjoyed the central location of your house. They drove in and out of Waimea daily I think! We noticed the island was a lot busier than during our last visit (and a lot more traffic along roads going in and out of Lihue). It was really quite dry - we never saw a raindrop or a rainbow during the whole three weeks; but this made it a lot easier for the kids to trek along the NaPali trails. Anyway, we certainly enjoyed ourselves and will contact you if we manage to free ourselves up from work to head back within the next year or two. Again, thanks for everything! Bonnie, Rob, Lance & Kaely Midland, MI 48642 " - BONNIE &., Midland, MI, 06/01/2007
"Ning, We so enjoyed our stay at your lovely Poipu home! After experiencing many Kauai vacation rentals over the last several years, we are happy to say your home is one of the very best! Your elevated view to Haupu Mountain is spectacular! We very much appreciated how well-equipped and furnished it was. The spacious floor plan was perfect for our group of friends and family members. Bill and Kay Oldham were so very attentive and personable house managers! As long as your home is available, we will always consider it to be our 1st choice for future Poipu rental. Dealing with you the homeowner directly has been a pleasure! Warm aloha, Laura Jones" - Laura Jones, Houston,Texas, 05/25/07
"I want to thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We had such a wonderful time, and appreciated so much your friendly hospitality. The late checkout was a big help to us and allowed us to take the grandchildren to the beach one more time before we left. The kitchen was so well supplied and it was great to have a washer and dryer available and not have to take home a suitcase full of dirty clothes. We hope that we can stay there again in the not-so-distant future. Again, Ning, I can't tell you enough how pleasant it was to deal with you, and how much I appreciated how quickly you responded to my emails and how you tried to please us in every way. Mahalo! Margaret Eby " - Margaret &., Muskogee, OK, 05/25/2007
"Ning, We so enjoyed our stay at your lovely Poipu home! After experiencing many Kauai vacation rentals over the last several years, we are happy to say your home is one of the very best! Your elevated view to Haupu Mountain is spectacular! We very much appreciated how well-equipped and furnished it was. The spacious floor plan was perfect for our group of friends and family members. Bill and Kay Oldham were so very attentive and personable house managers! As long as your home is available,we will always consider it to be our 1st choice for future Poipu rental. Dealing with you the homeowner directly has been a pleasure! We did receive our deposit refund....thank you. Warm aloha, Laura Jones " - Laura J., Houston,Te, 05/19/2007
"The whole experience of renting this house was so refreshing. The owners make this such a simple process and provide everything you need, not to mention, the house is absolutely amazing. We rented this house for our wedding party and it was one of the best decisions we could have made. The pictures do not do it justice. This house is beautiful and in such a convenient location. Thank you." - Jenn and Nick, Seattle, WA, 05/17/07
 "While the pictures and description of Bird of Paradise seemed very inviting and beautiful, I was not quite expecting the breathtaking views from the spacious and airy living room of this home. It was the perfect place to pray, meditate, gather one's thoughts and contemplate. The layout of the home flows and it is quite spacious, equipped with everthing a person or persons might need to be comfortable. There is really no need to go to any four star restaurants, as the dining accomodations also showcase a spectacular view of the mountains. The gourmet kitchen and a trip to the local farmer's market could inspire any number of culinary adventures. The cozy bungalow off to the right of the house is simply charming and provides the feeling of being in another time and place. It is conveniently located by the wonderful Poipu and Shipwreck beaches which beckoned me to rise early and experience indescribable sunrises (a mere 5-10 minute walk away). It was truly a gift to have the privacy and beauty of this magnificent home to ourselves. We left restored and rejuvenated! Thank you!" - Maria Perez, marlboro, new york, 04/18/07
"We all enjoyed our stay so very much...many friends have admired our pictures and wanted more informaton about renting your home. It was truely beautiful. Perhaps we will be able to return next year I appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you. Rebecca Daley " - Rebecca D., Ewing NJ, 08, 03/31/2007
"Our stay in Kauai was awesome and staying at the Bird of Paradise Home made it even better! The home was more than accomdating for our group of 8. The lovely home was extremely clean and stocked with all we needed. Having the local soaps & lotions was a nice touch! Our 19 year olds & guys liked the basket of used sunscreens..We only brought 30+ and they wanted 15-. The kitchen had enough pots & pans to handle cooking for our big eaters. We made two trips to Cost Co! It did take us a day to locate the correct swimming pool and the 19 year olds (boys) were told they could not swim at the Hyatt :). They discovered the locals hang out at the beach in front of the Sheraton so of course they forgot all about the Hyatt! The location of the home was very convenient for walking to the beach, pool, shopping, restaurants and of course beautiful hiking trails. We highly recommend ATV riding with Kipu Ranch Adventures and Zip lining with Princeville Adventures. You have to eat at Dukes and Keokee's, plus you can't leave the Island without at least one Puka Dog. The Lu'au at the Hyatt was fantastic. And last but not least, I think between all of us we tried every flavor and combination of Shaved Ice (get the ice cream on the bottom). All of us want to come back!Thanks, Ken, Margo, Clint, Chnae', Laurae, Coutney, Kevin & Keaton" - Ken & Margo Schrock, Redwood Valley, CA, 03/26/07
"My wife and I have been to Kauai in the past and have loved it. After staying in your home it made the experience that much better! The photos online just don't do the home justice. We brought my parents with us for vacation and they were sorry to leave the view behind, my mom almostcried while we were packing. We plan on staying again next year!Thanks Again!The Tobin Family" - Robert Tobin, Zieglerville, PA, 03/09/07
"Ning, I left positive feed back on the link you provided. You have a beautiful home and my family and I are thankful you could share it with us. It was my parents first trip to Kauai and your home made them feel just that, at home. For that I cannot thank you enough. It is a vacation they are not soon to forget. Also, thanks for the quick refund of our deposit. It's needed for the credit card bill after that vacation! You'll be hearing from us next year! Thanks, Robert Tobin " - Robert T., Zieglerville, PA, 03/01/2007
 "Ning, We absolutely LOVED YOUR HOME! It is beautifully furnished and includes everything anyone could possibly want or need! Thank you! We were all very comfortable--all 8 of us--and wished we could stay on for the balance of the month! I am encouraging everyone I talk with to visit Kauai and stay in your beautiful home--It is just wonderful! I enjoyed speaking with your husband on Monday--and also called Kay Oldham. I was delighted to hear that she gives visitors' unopened food to the food bank and other food stuffs to her neighbors in need...because we left a lot of food! As much as we loved your home, we were gone most of every day enjoying the island. Your home is a treasure which I have recommended to my friends already and also sent your link to them and to my travel agency, telling them to recommend it. " - Margi Thompson, Long Beach- CA, 02/21/07
"Ning, thank you for your message. We absolutely LOVED YOUR HOME! It is beautifully furnished and includes everything anyone could possibly want or need! Thank you! We were all very comfortable--all 8 of us--and wished we could stay on for the balance of the month! I enjoyed speaking with your husband on Monday--and also called Kay Oldham. I was delighted to hear that she gives visitors' unopened food to the food bank and other food stuffs to her neighbors in need...because we left a lot of food! As much as we loved your home, we were gone most of every day enjoying the island. Your home is a treasure which I have recommended to my friends already and also sent your link to them and to my travel agency, telling them to recommend it. I greatly appreciated your family photos on the link below. A photo of me and my family is attached, also another of me and my husband with the grandchildren. Aloha with huge Mahalo! " - Margi T., 5720 Bayshore Walk,Lo, 02/17/2007
"Thanks Ning ! We had a wonderful trip and really enjoyed staying at the Bird of Paradise!" - Jodi H., Chicago, IL, 02/10/2007
"Wow, What a vacation. Like everyone we did not want to leave.The house was Awesome with everything you could need and more. Perfect location to everything.The Poipu area is the Best in Kauai.Make a trip soon and Relax in Paridise. You'll Thank Me." - Bernard Van Dam, Novato, California, 02/07/07
"Aloha, This was the best house we ever rented and it is our third house in Hawaii. We considerd calling you to see if we could rent the house again next year but our daugter in new york will have a new baby. Next xmas may be in Arizona. We will be on your island again in Feb 08 for a meeting. I am trying to get you more tenants but people find the trip daunting. We wish your family a healthy new year" - Harold S., Chicago, IL, 12/31/06
 "Aloha, This was the best house we ever rented and qaa our third house in Hawaii. We considerd calling you to see if we could rent tbr house again next terse but our daugter in new york will have a new baby. Next xmas may be in Arizona. We will be on your island again in Feb 08 for a meeting. I am trying to get you more tenants but people find the trip daunting. We wish your family a healthy new year. " - Harold S., 5511 S. Kenwood Ave. Chicago, IL, 12/31/2006
"Aloha Ning: Thank you so much for the visit in your home. Our stay could not have been nicer. The Play and Pac was the perfect little bed for our 15 month old granddaughter and the king size bed worked well for their whole family when the little ones needed to be near mom and dad. I so appreciate the crock pot as we were able to start a meal in the morning and have dinner ready to eat when we arrived home after a day of fun. The weather cooperated with only 1 or two little showers during the day that passed very quickly. I apologize for not e-mailing you immediately on our return but the bustle of the holidays was upon us on our return. Again, we cannot have imagined a nicer vacation spot for our whole family. We will be recommending your home to anyone who asks. We have already told a relative, Robyn and Tom Miller of the Seattle area and are forwarding the information to them. Have a wonderful new year and mahalo! Darlene Nason" - Darlene Nason, Hayden Lake, ID, 12/19/06
"Aloha Ning: Thank you so much for the visit in your home. Our stay could not have been nicer. The Play and Pac was the perfect little bed for our 15 month old granddaughter and the king size bed worked well for their whole family when the little ones needed to be near mom and dad. I so appreciate the crock pot as we were able to start a meal in the morning and have dinner ready to eat when we arrived home after a day of fun. The weather cooperated with only 1 or two little showers during the day that passed very quickly. I apologize for not e-mailing you immediately on our return but the bustle of the holidays was upon us on our return. Again, we cannot have imagined a nicer vacation spot for our whole family. We will be recommending your home to anyone who asks. We have already told a relative, Robyn and Tom Miller of the Seattle area and are forwarding the information to them. Have a wonderful new year and mahalo! Darlene Nason " - Darlene &., Hayden Lake, ID, 12/19/2006
"Hi Ning, Thank you for your email. I did confirm the refund on my account and appreciate your attention to this. We had a fantastic time in Hawaii and loved the house. It was very hard to come home, back to reality. Thanks again for everything you did for us and for making the house so enjoyable. Best regards, David " - Jan S., 862 S Euclid Ave,Pa, 12/11/2006
"Aloha Ning! What a fabulous time we had in your home for our 10 day family vacation. We had a total of 9 people which included 5 adults and 4 children ages 13, 11 1/2, almost 5 and a 3 year old. There was plenty of room and no one felt like we were crammed at all. Kitchen had all the dishes, pot and pans that we needed and more! Could have used a few more dish towels though but I just ran to KMart and bought a couple and left them there for others! Living room was full of room and even had some movies to choose from. We had brought some from home and accidentally left one there Ice Age the Meltdown so enjoy if you ever rent this place and had children and need a kid movie! Views from around the house was so refreshing and hearing the birds in the am was so much fun! There is basically nothing bad to say about this home. Great location, plenty of room and nice to have access to beach chairs, mat, etc. etc. The extra room made it feel like a whole other apartment so everyone had ample room and room to spare. We definately would rate this home a 10 plus, and will recommend it to friends and would use it again if the opportunity came up. Thanks again Ning for everything you have a wonderful home and I hope all renters keep it that way and enjoy it has much as our family did. Mahalo - Samantha and family" - Samantha Miller, Ferndale, WA, 12/05/06
 "You have such a lovely home & we loved staying at your house. It was comfortable the entire time, lovely view, and close distant to good restaurants and beaches. We came during a great week -most of the time it was sunny -but even though it rained sometimes -we still had a great time in your wonderful home. It felt like home. Great restaurants were - the broiler, and good beaches - walking distance. This house was a great rental. Mahalo," - The Tarlton Family, Los Altos, CA, 11/23/06
"Aloha dear Ning, I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful our stay is here at your home. We have been incredibly lucky with the weather....and everything else involved with our trip so far. I want to especially thank you for having Kay and Bill close by. They are helpful and warm and inviting and have patience for any and all of our questions and requests.....we appreciate them believe me. Each morning I awaken and sit here and soak in your view.....wanting to remember it forever. You are so fortunate to have this property.....and somehow I know you know that. I hope all is well with you and your family. This truly has been the one of those memories that will last a lifetime. Mahalo.....Love, Rosemary" - Rosemary T., Kingston, WA, 11/20/06
"Aloha dear Ning, I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful our stay is here at your home. We have been incredibly lucky with the weather....and everything else involved with our trip so far. I want to especially thank you for having Kay and Bill close by. They are helpful and warm and inviting and have patience for any and all of our questions and requests.....we appreciate them believe me. Each morning I awaken and sit here and soak in your view.....wanting to remember it forever. You are so fortunate to have this property.....and somehow I know you know that. I hope all is well with you and your family. This truly has been the one of those memories that will last a lifetime. Mahalo.....Love, Rosemary " - Rosemary T., Kingston, Wa, 11/20/2006
"My family relished the time spent together in Kauai and your spacious home set the tone for a very relaxing and enjoyable time. My mother did well and since you asked about how the configuration of the house worked for her, I will say that the fact that you had a full hand rail for the stairs and a half-bath on the living room level made it much easier and safer for her. It was especially nice that there were many "conversation areas" in the living room area where one could read, check their email, or doze off even and not feel like you were away from the group. We will be happy to recommend your home to people who will be vacationing in Kauai. It was very conveniently located; I loved the lanai; and you had a surplus of drinking glasses for our thirsty group of seven (my family still can't keep track of their own glass and always look for a clean one!). We appreciated the well stocked kitchen and BBQ that allowed us to have some meals there in a more relaxed and informal atmosphere. Mahalo, Irene" - Irene K., Parlier, CA, 11/11/06
"Hello Ning, Yes, my family relished the time spent together in Kauai and your spacious home set the tone for a very relaxing and enjoyable time. My mother did well and since you asked about how the configuration of the house worked for her, I will say that the fact that you had a full hand rail for the stairs and a half-bath on the living room level made it much easier and safer for her. It was especially nice that there were many "conversation areas" in the living room area where one could read, check their email, or doze off even and not feel like you were away from the group. Thank you for returning the security deposit. We will be happy to recommend your home to people who will be vacationing in Kauai. It was very conveniently located; I loved the lanai; and you had a surplus of drinking glasses for our thirsty group of seven (my family still can't keep track of their own glass and always look for a clean one!). We appreciated the well stocked kitchen and BBQ that allowed us to have some meals there in a more relaxed and informal atmosphere. Mahalo, Irene " - Irene K., Parlier, CA, 11/08/2006
 "We had a wonderful family vacation here at Poipu, Kauai. The mountain view was the most beautiful I have experienced. Your lovely home is positioned perfectly to take advantage of the panoramic views. Thank you for sharing it with flat landers like us from Oklahoma!" - The Mackeys, Tulsa, OK, 10/19/06
"Ning, We had a wonderful time at your home! I am so impressed with all the amenities your home has to offer. Everything was very comfortable for us. We were thrilled to have use of the beach toys, mats, & chairs. Your decorations are lovely! " - Nancy M., Tulsa, OK, 10/19/2006
"A perfect vacation home. Private, yet friendly, Views to die for, Cool, Classy, Comfortable. Will be back on our next visit to Kauai." - Ben & Betty Valentine, Prescott, AZ, 10/05/06
"As the beloved sister of Ben Valentine, I was so fortunate to join them for this fabulous trip. I loved the delightful cottage room with breezes, birds chirping, fronds waving, and darling decor. Love the location of this private home. The paths go to the pool and the beach by Brennecke's, & the other way to the Grand Hyatt, Shipwreck beach & good golfing. Something for everyone's taste is nearby. Thank you for opening your home to us." - Connie Terry, Monterey, CA, 10/05/06
"A Perfect vacation home, Private yet friendly, view to die for, Cool, Classy, Comfortable. Will be back on our visit to Kauai. Regarding comments on our stay, we must commend your on-site managers for their excellent support and service regarding the refrigerator replacement as well as their recommendations during our stay. My wife and sister both entered positive remarks and reflections in your guestbook should be of interest. Thanks again. " - Ben V., Prescott, AZ, 10/05/2006
 "Aloha Ning, Just wanted to let you know that we had a fabulous time in your home. It was as comfortable as our own home. We normally go out to eat at least one meal a day but the kitchen allowed my brother-in-law(a gourmet cook), to keep us well fed all the time. Golf was fantastic! Poipu bay offers multiple play packages that are quite reasonable so we played six times. The local beaches were very nice. We toured the entire island and snorkeled at a few spots in Princeville that were great! We will definitely contact you in the future to stay in beautiful Poipu Bay. Mahalo, " - Paul and Catherine Leathem, Encinitas, CA., 09/25/06
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"The home exceeded our expectations. In addition to having great sleeping, bathing, and cooking facilities, there was plenty of room for all (5 adults) to have adequate space and privacy. Wonderful views from the living room and lanai. Walking distance to great beaches and very good dining (Casa de Amici and Poipu Beach Broiler). We hope to return." - Gary Tyrrell, Half Moon Bay, CA, 09/11/06
"What a beautiful house! We loved the spectacular view and location that was close to everything. The house is about equal distance to two of the best beaches on the South shore and made for an enjoyable walk. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. We had more than enough room for a party of seven and enjoyed every minute of our stay. We would definitely recommend and hope to return some day. Thanks!!!!" - The Schumachers, Laguna Niguel, CA, 08/24/06
"Aloha- Love the house- its great for a party of 8. Great location & love where the beaches are! Great walk to the beaches. Love the scenery. Great pool and access! The beaches are great with very large waves. We had a fantastic time in Kauai. Loved the house and thanks for renting it. Hope we return soon. Written by Haley G. from Seattle, Washington" - The Godtfrefsens, Seattle, Washington, 07/31/06
 "Hi Ning, Congratulations on your beautiful vacation rental property! From the looks of the garage I know you must have worked very hard to get it ready for this summer. We enjoyed our stay very much, we were all very comfortable, and had a blast on every coastline of Kauai. What a special island. Thank you again, Amy Denzer " - Amy D., 68-671 Crozier Dr.,Wa, 07/24/2006
"Aloha- Love the house- its great for a party of 8. Great location & love where the beaches are! Great walk to the beaches. Love the scenery. Great pool and access! The beaches are great with very large waves. We had a fantastic time in Kauai. Loved the house and thanks for renting it. Hope we return soon. The Godtfrefsens Written by Haley G. from Seattle, Washington " - Kirk G., Bainbridge Island, WA, 07/05/2006
"What a beautiful home! We had a fantastic time in Kauai, Our family was here to celibate a 50th birthday. Can't think of a better way to do so. The location and comfort of your home was perfect. We would love to return. ( Almost any excuse would do !)MahaloThe Bencomo Family (June 2006)" - Anonymous, 06/27/06
"Thanks again for everything. We received our deposit back on Paypal. I would like to make some comments that you can share with other potential visitors. The house is beautiful and clean. We really enjoyed the location in the resort and proximity to the beach. Your communication could not be better and it really helped make a great experience. Anytime you would like a reference, please feel free to use me. BTW, I caught the boat record Ono from Captain Don's fishing trips. It was a 52 pounder. We brought some back to the Bird of Paradise home and had it on the new BBQ. Just like the fish, the house was a big wonderful experience. Thanks again." - Mike Kallbrier, Saratoga, CA, 06/14/06
"Hello Ning, Thanks again for everything. We received our deposit back on Paypal. I would like to make some comments that you can share with other potential visitors. The house is beautiful and clean. We really enjoyed the location in the resort and proximity to the beach. Your communication could not be better and it really helped make a great experience. Anytime you would like a reference, please feel free to use me. BTW, I caught the boat record Ono from Captain Don's fishing trips. It was a 52 pounder. We brought some back to the Bird of Paradise home and had it on the new BBQ. Just like the fish, the house was a big wonderful experience. Thanks again. Mike " - Mike K., Saratoga, Ca, 06/11/2006
 "Ning, Here is a link to the pictures I took on our vacation. Quite a few are inside your house and on the deck. You are welcome to use any on your website if you want. Again, we all had a great time at your house. http://neatitems.com/personal/Kauai_2006.htm Thank you, Steve Hall NEATitems.com http://www.NEATitems.com " - Steve &., 909 Marina Vlg Pkwy #204,Al, 06/02/2006
"Seven adults had a wonderfull vacation staying at the Bird of Paridise propery for two relaxing weeks. The home is both spacious and well designed with ample bathrooms and private bedrooms.Very nicely decorated and fully stocked with ample dishes,pots, towels and bedding to everyones satisfaction.There is no airconditiong but the tropical breeze and cross flow windows gave so much comfort that we slept with comforters over us.Each bedroom had two sets of sheets so that doing the laundry frequently is not required. Washer and dryer came in handy though and we made frequent use of them in the double garage which had a stock of beach chairs etc.We could not be any more comfortable and had parking for 4 cars in our own driveway.The self contained private bedroom off from the main house was a nice feature and a pleasure and we three couples rotated every 4 or 5 days so that all could have total privacy for a period of time.The view is breathtaking of the mountains and old volcano on one side and a glimps of the ocean on the other from the huge deck and a great barbecue and outdoor dinning area also. Flower gardens are spectacular also. We were very central to everything on the island here and close to several great beaches also.Just walk down to the end of the road to the ocean for a very pleasant experience and you can watch whales and sea turtles swimming. We were so glad that we rented in this area and Suite Paradise were so helpful also. We definatly would return to this home and to this location as soon as the opportunity presents itself again." - Garnet Anger, Niagara Falls, Ontario , 03/09/06
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