If you want a great opportunity for a summer vacation in paradise (with or without the kids), please read on...
I own this 1200 square foot island view villa at the Marriott Waiohai Beach Club, located on Kauai's Poipu Beach, and would like to rent it to you! This villa is available during the high-demand summer period from August 21-28, 2010. We are talking about one of the high season weeks for Hawaii vacations and a Saturday to Saturday stay (assuming you can actually get yourself to go back home, otherwise it could turn into a Saturday to forever stay). The only other charges are $7.67 per day for local taxes (regardless of the number of people who stay in the villa). The auction winner will be added directly to the reservation as the sole reservation owner with Marriott (I can add the names of any roommates initially; but from that time forward, only you can modify those listed on the reservation). And in case you are interested, the Ko'a Kea hotel right next door is charging $400+ a night for a small hotel room and $1,850 a night for their largest suite which doesn't accommodate as many people!
This luxury villa has it all: full kitchen with appliances and dinnerware, dining area, living room, spacious lanai (balcony), TVs in every living space, DVD players, high-speed internet (in-wall and wireless)...and more! Plus, they are in the process of fully renovating the villas with new furniture, flat panel TVs, and all new decor in late 2009. As nice as the villas at this resort may be, you will end up spending much more time on the grounds than in the villa. Just check out the pictures below which I took on property during one of my stays at the Waiohai; the third shot is a close-up of a monk seal hanging out on the beach at the property.
A beautiful day for surfing at the Waiohai.
Another fantastic sunset at the Waiohai.

Even the monk seals like to relax on Poipu Beach at the Waiohai!

Floorplan of a spacious, two-bedroom villa at my ownership property,
the Marriott Waiohai Beach Club on Poipu Beach - Kaua'i, Hawaii

Click here to check out this Photo Tour of the Villas and Grounds!
Just use the Ask Seller a Question link if you have any questions. As a Marriott VCI owner for over 8 years, I can tell you from personal experience there is nothing like the Waiohai on Poipu Beach (I am counting the days left until I head back). And if you win this auction, I will share with you recommendations on places to pick up groceries to stock the fridge, great local restaurants, don't miss attractions, and other tips and tricks I've picked up over the years (I've been going to Kauai for 15 years -- even before I owned at the Waiohai). If you have never been to Kauai, you have never seen the true Hawaii!
By listing this auction I verify that I am the actual travel agent or travel provider and not a third party affiliate. The travel/accommodations in this auction will be booked directly through me and not an outside agency. I also verify that, other than the government taxes and related government fees stated within the listing description itself, there will be absolutely no additional fees, charges or after auction purchases associated with booking the travel within this listing.
Aloha and Mahalo!