We stayed in Garden Cottage at North Country Farms at the beginning of October 2010.

When we arrived, we were overwhelmed by the presentation of the cottage; there were freshly picked Birds of Paradise (Strelitzia's) and orchids on the tables. A basket containing fresh fruits and gorgeous sundries had been left for us.

The Cottage itself is very well appointed with all you could wish for including; TV, DVD, videos, library, games, beach equipment and great free internet access.

Lee Roversi, the owner,and her lovely family, gave us a very warm welcome and was charming throughout our visit, without intruding on our privacy in any way. The organic farm was absolutely immaculate and the staff work very hard to maintain the high standards.

For us, as holiday makers, it was a joy to stay in such an exceptionally beautiful place, surrounded by gorgeous shrubs and orchids, with fruit trees and prolific avocodo fruits for us to eat!

We would really recommend a stay here for anyone who has an appreciation of horticulture or the beauty of nature as this is a very special place. The farm is situated in the best part of the best Island in the Hawaiin group.

Some previous trip advisor reports mentioned the local insect life; all we can say is, if you can't get on with harmless insects and geckos then don't go to Hawaii!

My family and I stayed at NCF for 6 nights this summer. It was our primary destination for our time on Kauai. I am so glad we discovered this gem. The location was perfect for all north shore and east shore sightseeing and beaches, but also a very laid back location with privacy, peace and quiet.

We stayed in the Garden Cottage, just right for a family of 4. The deck had ample room to stretch out, and a very pleasant view of the nearby field. The kitchen is fine for simple meal prep. Bathroom is fine. Outdoor shower was sublime -- we never used the indoor shower even once. The sitting area (during the day) is super comfortable. The main bedroom is very comfortable, with enough room for everyone's luggage. Very comfy bed. Ceiling fans (plus a brief rain shower) kept the cottage remarkably cool at night, even in July. The cottage is open plan, so even though there is a separate bedroom it is partially open to the living room sleeping area.

Our hosts were extremely friendly but left us to our privacy throughout the week. They were absolutely available for questions, and gave us a brief tour of the gardens on our first day. From then on we were able to find seasonal produce for our evening meals. Most other questions (trash, compost, recycling) were all in the welcome information in the cottage.

Kilauea is a charming small town, between the town center, plus the larger shops in Princeville / Hanelei, we had everything we needed. Like other reviewers have noted, many evenings we bought fish in town (local! fresh! sustainable!) and combined that with produce from the farm. Simple and wonderful.

We all found it very easy to sleep in (even with birds, roosters, etc.) almost every day. All of the great beaches were a short drive away, so after a quick snack from the welcome basket we could hit the road and find a great beach spot for the day.

I highly recommend this lovely getaway. As other reviewers have noted, this is a farm, so there are some critters and bugs. They were a minor irritant, no more. And of course this is not a property for people who want to be waited on. But for reconnecting with your kids, lazing around with a good book or crossword puzzle, and having access to some of the best beaches anywhere, North Country Farms cannot be beat.

PS: We started our Kauai vacation at a Lihue resort, to sleep off the jet lag and visit Waimea Canyon, but in retrospect the farm is quite convenient to the airport, and a very easy drive. Literally a moment or two off the highway, yet feels very remote.

This was the most magical place to stay. We really wanted to avoid the resort scene and get an authentic experience of the island of Kauai. From the second we arrived we knew we had made the right choice. The farm is beautiful, and the songs of the birds was one of my favorite parts of the trip, as was the after-the-beach outdoor shower. The family was helpful, warm and welcoming without being intrusive at all. The fruit and vegetables from the garden were delightful, and we enjoyed going outside to pick our breakfast and dinner directly from the garden. This place is gorgeous and charming, and I can't wait to visit again.

I can;t say enough good things about this place, but will! Comfortable, roomy, arrived late at night so the welcome was really nice after a long delayed flight. Convenient for anywhere on the island! A well stocked kitchen with coffee, tea and all the herbs and spices you would need. A great find for us as we prefer to stay in out of the way places. Sleeping out was great for my 16 yr old Daughter and as for the bugs, I'm glad they are still in the areas they are supposed to live! Seriously ,there, were many in the evening but fairly mild bug stuff did the trick. Lots to do and see nearby, recommend the Hindu Temple, take a sarong. A great place for a family holiday and they also have games books beach towels boogie boards etc!