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About Us

About Destination Kauai

Destination Kauai LLC was founded to provide expert, personalized service. We are your locally owned and operated Vacation Rental Property Management Company and offer our knowledge of more than 25 years in the Hospitality, Real Estate, and Management field for guests and owners.

Jeremy & Kristen Smith

“It is our mission to provide our clients with personalized and enthusiastic service from start to finish. We are deeply rooted in the Kaua’i community and are passionate about building and maintaining lasting relationships as we guide customers on their real estate journey because here, everyone is family.” Jeremy has called Kaua’i his home for over 20 years, becoming a Realtor in 2006, then starting his own real estate brokerage in 2015 offering services in real estate sales and short-term vacation rental management. As a Kaua’i native, Kristen holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Hawaii and spent over 5 years in hotel management before moving back to Kaua’i and joining Jeremy in the real estate and property management field in 2018. Knowledge, reliability, and dedication are the qualities that contribute to the success of this team.
Business aside, Jeremy & Kristen are big supporters of their children’s activities and enjoy coaching their youth sports teams. They often spend time together as a family with their dog at the beach, camping, and traveling.

Markus Reiprich

Markus was born in Berlin, Germany, where his interest in business began at an early age. He earned a state-certified degree in Economics and Information, laying the foundation for his entrepreneurial journey. In the early 1990s, he launched his first successful venture and soon moved into retail management. By 2001, Markus had risen to general manager and part-owner of the company. His strategic vision and hands-on leadership helped grow the business to ten times its original value.
A passionate traveler and explorer, Markus relocated to Kauai with his wife in 2014. For her, it was a return to a beloved former home; for him, it was a welcome transformation toward island life. While continuing to consult for businesses in Germany, Markus has since embraced a new path in the vacation rental industry, combining his business acumen with a love for hospitality and the island lifestyle.

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