My wife & I spent two fantastic weeks at the Aloha sunrise Cottage and we can't wait to go back.The grounds,all seven acres,we're gorgeous and you could pick your own grapefruit,oranges,limes,papaya,it was great.The cottages were like a home away from home,you didn't need anything.very well maintained,The mountain views,the flowers and fauna,and all the birds were very peaceful and relaxing.Their 2 cats and jack russell terrier"A'kiku are so friendly you feel like their your own.The secluded beach's are a 5 min. drive away and your close to Hanalai Bay, If your looking for a nice,peaceful and quiet place,this is it;look no farther. Denny & Marian Holland,Mass.

After saying “I do’s” on the south shore of Kauai, my husband and I headed up the coast to Aloha Sunset Cottage and paradise is what we found. Carved out of the most peaceful 7 acres you can imagine, Catherine and Allan Rietow have thought of every little detail to make your stay comfortable. From the well-equipped kitchen to a fabulous assortment of guide books, snorkeling equipment, beach chairs and towels, we felt right at home. There is even a washer/dryer unit, which really comes in handy after hiking, snorkeling and ziplining.

This charming cottage is beautifully appointed with furnishings and decorations that are reminiscent of “old” Hawaii. We really appreciated the old style pictures which provided a glimpse into the past. Plenty of windows and an open beam design create a light and airy feel, filling the rooms with tropical breezes. Our expectations for the accommodations were more than met. In fact, they were exceeded.

Wandering through the lush grounds, you can’t help but feel a sense of tranquility. Fresh fruit and herbs abound and vibrant colors and scents grab you from every direction. Remember, this is a working farm. And what fun to find out that horses love avocados just as much as people. We got a kick out of feeding them every morning. And we also enjoyed the regular (outside only) visits from “Snowflake”, one of the resident cats.

Catherine is a wealth of knowledge. Not only did she offer up some great recommendations for restaurants and activities, but her island stories were fascinating. She and Allan have such a gracious and easy way about them, that I feel I have found a friend for life.

We can’t wait to go back! The north shore offers such breathtaking scenery that we are already planning our next trip to Aloha Sunset Cottage.

Mahalo Cat and Allan!

We stayed in the Aloha Sunset Cottage Oct 1 - 8, 2010 and have only the highest recommendations to give for this lovely property! The cottage was perfect - lovely, clean, well-equipped, comfortable and all the amenities you could ask for were provided (kitchen, washer/dryer, snorkeling equip, beach chairs, body boards, beach towels, fresh fruit grown on the property, high speed wireless internet...). The cottage is very private & comfortable. We enjoyed the quiet beauty of Kaua'i 'country life'. The host was very helpful and gracious. The north shore area is such a lovely part of the island - we wouldn't stay anywhere else. Close to lots of wonderful activities and not far from anything you want to do on the island overall. Perfect for a couple wanting to "get away" from the hustle & bustle and relax in a lovely tropical island paradise. We also really enjoyed getting to know some of the pets that also call this property home (they don't come inside the cottage but are available for 'love' if you're interested) - helped ease the ache of missing our own."

We spent the tail end of our honeymoon here and wished we could have stayed longer. A cozy, relaxing home nestled in among a beautiful landscape. It was better than any hotel, it was a home and a home among the locals. We were free to walk around the property and eat the fresh fruit that we could pick!
The house was very clean and it felt like we were the first people to stay there. The house had everything
we needed including a few special touches to really make us feel welcome. We can wait to go back! I would love to keep this place a secret, but it's best to let others enjoy it too.