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Delightful Historic Cottage Steps from Poipu/Brennecke's Beaches A/C

Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Welcome to Poipu Beach Cottage
Living area
Dining area looking into living room
Dining and Lanai
Roomy, fully-equipped kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 495.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Poipu Beach
  • Place, Shipwreck Beach
  • Place, Lawai Beach
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Delightful Historic Cottage Steps from Poipu/Brennecke's Beaches A/C


Just steps from Poipu Beach Park and Brennecke’s Beach, this is an original plantation-style cottage, lovingly renovated and beautifully appointed. It features a new fully-equipped kitchen with granite counters, new bath plus an outdoor shower, two bedrooms, screened lanai, and landscaped garden. Its high ceilings, giant airy windows, island furnishings and tropical ceiling fans in each room give you the feeling of 'paradise of old.'

The home is in a charming beachfront neighborhood on a quiet street. Stroll to Brennecke’s Beach, famous for its perfect boogie boarding waves, or Poipu Beach, which, with calmer water and beautiful snorkeling, is always rated one of the top ten Hawaii beaches. Everything Poipu has to offer is a beautiful walk away on either the Koloa Heritage Trial or the Poipu Kai Greenbelt. This is includes restaurants, shopping, adventure outfitters, tennis courts, pickle courts, playground, and, of course, those beautiful beaches. Two great golf courses are just a mile’s drive.

A PERFECT POIPU DAY

Awake to the sounds of palm fronds and waves, and enjoy coffee on the screened lanai.

Grab your snorkel and walk to Poipu Beach to enjoy the morning fish in the warm calm waters.

Play a round of golf or join in a tennis clinic at one of the beautiful facilities near the cottage. Then sit down for a patio lunch at a local cafe.

Walk to Nukomoi’s to rent stand-up paddleboards and try this new favorite sport. Or take boogie boards from the cottage to try the waves at Brennecke’s.

Crawl onto a chaise in the garden for a few pages of your book and a nap.

Prepare a tropical salad in the fully-equipped gourment kitchen, grill fish from the Koloa Fish Market under the pergola, and relax on the garden patio with wine from The Wine Shop in Koloa.

Sleep peacefully in your Tommy Bahama king bed with luxurious sheets, while dreaming of the next day's adventures.

NOTE: WE DO NOT ADVERTISE ON CRAIGSLIST

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house is not safety-baby-proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave the walk-around key in dining room. Return the lockbox key to the lockbox
Make it obvious what sheet and towels have been used (ie don’t make the bed…leave soiled towels on bath floor)
Be sure to empty the safe and leave it open. Travel safely!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No gatherings of more than eight people are allowed on the property.
Note that Hawaii has “weather events”, such as hurricane watches and tsunami warnings. Because many of these turn into non-events... (Read Rule3)
As many weather events turn into non-events, we cannot accept cancellations beyond regular policy. We advise that you consider traveller’s insurance.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 280180330001, GE-202-472-6528-02, TA-202-472-6528-02

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Koloa

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa. Nawiliwili Harbor and Kiahuna Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and CJM Country Stables. Travelling with kids? Consider Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
Map
Poipu Beach, HI

What's nearby

  • Brennecke Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Poipu Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shipwreck Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Baby Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lawai Beach - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Broiler - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Point At Poipu - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Puka Dog - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Delightful Historic Cottage Steps from Poipu/Brennecke's Beaches A/C have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Delightful Historic Cottage Steps from Poipu/Brennecke's Beaches A/C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Delightful Historic Cottage Steps from Poipu/Brennecke's Beaches A/C?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful Historic Cottage Steps from Poipu/Brennecke's Beaches A/C?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Delightful Historic Cottage Steps from Poipu/Brennecke's Beaches A/C located?

This family-friendly Koloa holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Brennecke Beach and Poipu Beach. ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and Kiahuna Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 238 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

matthew m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay it was very peaceful. House was fully stocked with anything you could think of items for the beach and cooking in there again. As someone that frequence the island, I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location

The cottage was clean, modern and tastefully decorated. Location was stellar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base camp

Pam was a great host and the property is very cute. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage Stay!

This is an awesome property! It was very charming and in excellent condition, with plenty of space. The beach is a very short walk away. All the living/sleeping spaces were very comfortable, and the cottage was well-outfitted with everything we needed (kitchen, bath, beach chairs & umbrella, beach towels, etc). Highly recommended!
The cottage is bigger than it looks from this view
View from the kitchen, looking at the front door
View from the front door, looking towards the kitchen
Fully enclosed sunroom with screened windows - very pleasant place to relax
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short walk from beach and very comfortable house

We loved our stay here. It's only a few hundred meters from the beach, but down a very quiet residential road so you're out of the fray. The kitchen has what you need and the screened in porch is a great place to relax with fresh air out of the sun. Highly recommend staying here and hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

Visited Kauai for the first time with my husband and two toddlers. This was the perfect place to stay! We spent a lot of time down the street at the beach, and all the amenities of this house made it so easy. We enjoyed using all the beach gear, the lovely outdoor shower, the washer and dryer. The house was very clean, and the beds were so comfortable. My kids were able to share a room, and the portable crib really helped. We loved this place so much!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turtles everywhere

Great location, just a few minutes walk to Poipu Beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage in a great location

Wonderful stay. Location can’t be beat. House is well stocked with everything you need.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in Kauai

This cottage was serene, calm, peaceful and beautiful. It provided everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudaina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay in Poipu!

The little yellow bungalow was the perfect accommodations for our group of 3. Its steps away from the beach, close to shopping and restaurants. Pam, the host, is attentive and welcoming. Definitely returning to this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maile A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We loved this house. It was perfect for what we wanted. Short walk to the beach and all beach equipment available for use. Lovely lanai, great kitchen and equipment for cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Poipu Cottage!

Our family loved our trip. The owner was great with communication and every detail was thought out - from the great stocked (and modern) kitchen, grill and outdoor dining, lovely lanai with fan where we spent so much time, outdoor shower and beautiful decor, we were so happy. And we loved we could walk to the beaches, Puka dog, and other restaurants. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Poipu

Very comfortable. Charming! Close to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

The VRBO description is accurate. Quiet street 100 yards from the beach. Well appointed kitchen for making meals at home. A/C in bedrooms is great as it gets hot in the afternoon. Has all the stuff you need for the beach and an outside shower. Would come back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We want to come back!

We loved this happy home! The moment we entered the door, we felt right at home. Check in was easy! After visiting Kauai (our favorite island), we stayed a week on Maui, and my sweatshirt had been tucked in my suitcase and I smelled it and said “Oh it smells (good) like the Kauai home, I miss it already!” The washing machine was a huge plus, and the air conditioning! They had tons of beach toys and chairs! We loved the grill! Everything was clean, the beds were comfy and they had plenty of hangers to hang our clothes so we didn’t have to live out of a suitcase while visiting! The safe gave us extra peace of mind and it was within a couple of minutes walking distance to the beach. Thank you for everything! I can’t say enough good things about this home, it will forever be a core memory for our vacation! We loved playing uno and relaxing here between our adventures! The host binder/booklet was the most well thought out and sincere binder that I’ve ever seen at a rental property. 10/10! It was wonderful.
Front of home
Main bedroom
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann D., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in paradise

We absolutely loved our stay in this sweet yellow cottage amidst palms and ocean breezes. It was the ideal perch for our family of four, including our 4- and 7-year old sons, with the sun porch being the highlight - our kids loved reading and working on their scrapbooks on the porch, and eating fallen mangoes they’d found in the yard! The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well-equipped and spacious, and the property had absolutely everything you’d want for kids on the beach, from toys to umbrellas to a wagon to transport it all! THIS is why you rent a house instead of getting a hotel, friends. Heaven.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Mallory R.

Liked: Check-in, location

Family vacation in Poipu

I would round up my stay to 3.5 stars but I listed it as 3 stars because of cleanliness issues. The property looks so bright and cheerful in the listing but in reality it just didn't feel clean and felt a bit dingy. For example, the master bed had a huge dust coating over the bedframe which felt disconcerting as you don't want to sleep in a dusty bed. The ceiling fans and towel rack over the toilet were coated in dust...The ants were also horrible. They list this as a problem in the property instructions but we were careful with food and still found ants in the shower and our suitcases. They attacked a nightguard in its case on the bedside table--just really gross. Again, things didn't feel clean. Even some of the dishes in the cabinets were coated with sticky residue. And there weren't as many personal touches as I'm used to with VRBOs. No filtered water or soap provided. The location was stellar; five minute walk to the beach. But we were a bit let down by the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage in a great location, well equipped including beach amenities, and very responsive hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pam was great host! The cottage was perfect a walk to the beach! It was so cozy! Everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice atmosphere and homey. Nice kitchen. Close walking distance to beach. Lots of breeze with doors and windows open. Air good in bedrooms.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le charme a quelques pas de la plage
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage. Everything you need is there. Very comfortable. The owner and property manager were super attentive and helpful. They truly seem to care about their guests experiences.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuyet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Literally less than a 3 min walk to the beach. So cozy and perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would absolutely love to stay here again. The cottage was so clean, well stocked and the beds were super comfortable. A great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay at this cottage in Poipu. It had everything we needed for a beach-centric vacation on Kaua’i. It is a short walk to Poipu and Brennecke’s beach, Puka Dog’s, and the Nukomoi surf shop. It’s also a 10 minute drive to Kōloa which has all the shops and restaurants you’d ever need plus a Big Save for grocery store items. You can also walk up to Kalapaki Joe’s for happy hour and not have to drive back home! There are quite a few rentals on the street but the local neighbors are also quite friendly - some shared fresh mango with us during our stay. Despite not having a beach view, we didn’t feel like we were missing out at all - the beach is so close and you can hear the waves in the morning and evenings while relaxing on the covered porch. We split our Kaua’i vacation between this property and a condo on the beach and I think we decided we’d have preferred the beach house experience in Poipu for the full stay if we could go back in time. 9.8/10. Awesome property. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Pam Bittner

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I'm originally from Ohio, live in Montana, and have two twenty-something boys. We love to travel, but we most enjoy settling into a spot and into its culture, instead of hopping from hotel to hotel. We visit my sister who lives on Kauai regularly, and when we found this beautiful Poipu plantation cottage, we couldn't resist.

Why they chose this property

We love the true Hawaiian feel of this wonderful cottage and it's in a PERFECT location to enjoy all Poipu has to offer. We want you to feel at home here as we do.

What makes this property unique

We love the fact that this is a warm, comfortable home, without the commercial feel of hotels and condos. We love the great outdoor space at the cottage.....a sun porch for relaxing as well as a trellis-covered patio for dining, because after all, why do you visit Hawaii if not to be outdoors?

Languages:

English, Spanish

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