dreamvacationskauai

Question

Hello. I was looking at condos through dreams vacationkauai. Does anyone have input on this company? I tried to search but we all put dream in our posts. ☺️

Answer

Good question. I looked into Dream Vacations Kauai (sometimes written “dreamvacationskauai”) to see what public record — reviews, forum feedback, and their own description — has to say. The short summary: there are mixed signals. It’s not obviously a scam, but there *are* a number of caution-flags and at least some guest complaints. Here’s what I found — and what I’d do if I were you before booking through them.

What I found on Dream Vacations Kauai

They present themselves as a full-service “Real Estate Brokerage / Vacation Rental / Property Management” company servicing many of Kauaʻi’s condos and vacation rental units. According to their website, they offer condos on east- and south-side complexes as well as Poipu and other popular areas.
Their own site features positive guest testimonials — e.g. about properties being “beautiful,” “completely stocked,” and “more than expected.”
However — on a public travel forum thread about “dreamvacationskauai,” one long-time poster remarked they had “never heard or read anything about such an operation,” and suggested caution: they opined the company “may be a broker only with no direct knowledge or management of vacation properties,” and “possible they have never even seen them.”
I did not find a robust independent history of reviews across major platforms — no large volume of recent documented stays, which often means less transparency or fewer user-verifiable experiences. For example, I did *not* find a trustworthy third-party review site (with many reviews) clearly tied to “Dream Vacations Kauai.”

Risks / Warning Signs Others Mention — and What to Watch Out For

Because there are relatively few independent reviews, you may find inconsistent levels of transparency or follow-through. The “unknown” remark on the forum suggests that some people visiting Kauaʻi have either never heard of the company, or avoid using it because of uncertainty.
As with many vacation-rental brokers (vs. owner-direct rentals), there’s a risk of being far removed from the actual property manager or owner — which can lead to communication, maintenance, or service issues if something goes wrong while you’re on the island. The “broker-only” suspicion mentioned by forum users highlights that risk.
Relying only on the company’s own testimonials is risky: those are curated and likely selected from their most satisfied customers. Without external reviews or longer track record, you have limited ability to confirm consistency, quality, or integrity.

Given that — what you should do if you consider booking through them

Try to find independent reviews (on forums, TripAdvisor, Google, Airbnb/VRBO — whichever platform they list) for *the exact unit* you plan to rent. Don’t rely only on the company’s website. If possible, check date of review and note if users had any issues.
Ask direct, clear questions before you pay: about who manages the property (is it Dream Vacations, or a third-party), what are the terms (refund policy, cancellation, maintenance, guest support) — and insist on written confirmation.
Prefer properties that show many guest reviews (recent, from non-affiliated sites) rather than “new listing + nice photos” — those are inherently lower-risk.
Consider paying via a method that offers some protection (credit card rather than wire transfer, if possible), especially if it’s a large payment — that gives you some recourse if something goes wrong.
If feasible, you might favor booking directly through a known and reviewed property manager/owner (or a platform with many verifiable reviews) instead of via a lesser-known broker. Sometimes paying a little more for peace of mind is worth it.

My opinion — would I use Dream Vacations Kauai?

Given what I saw, I’d treat them as a “possible but cautious” option — not a no-go, but not “safe and guaranteed” either. The lack of independent, widely available reviews or a long, public history gives me pause. If I were you — with time and flexibility to find alternatives — I’d likely try to book elsewhere (some property manager or owner with a stronger public record). If I still consider using them, I’d make the booking only after vetting carefully (see above).