Nihi Kai 202 By Parrish Kauai -great value w/ pool & ocean views! Walk to Poipu
One of the best locations in sunny Poipu Beach Kauai, Nihi Kai Villas Resort is just steps away from the Poipu shoreline and a little over 300 yards to world-famous body surfing Brennecke’s Beach and Poipu Beach Park. The plantation style architecture at this small island oasis by the sea is surrounded by swaying palms, tropical flowers, fruit trees, orchids, and mature plumeria trees accented by well manicured lawns.
PARRISH PROFESSIONAL CLEAN – Built Upon the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) “Safe Home” cleaning program, we further expanded our existing high standard of housekeeping at our properties where hospital-grade cleaning products and protocols were already in use. Our goal by layering on the recommended new steps is to provide our guests assurance and peace of mind that when they stay at any Parrish Kauai property that every effort was made to ensure a high level of cleanliness, sanitation and disinfection.
The Parrish Collection is a locally owned and based real estate management company that specializes in vacation rentals on Kauai and Maui. Our collections of rentals are professionally managed by in-house staff with a commitment to personalized service, fine attention to detail and a true sense of Aloha. Our team looks forward to hosting you soon.
RESORT FEATURES
• Heated oceanfront swimming pool (winter season only) • Tennis courts with ghost lines for pickleball • Complimentary self parking • Two community BBQ locations • On-site front desk, Concierge and Activities services • 24 hour emergency contact and response • Daily maid service available (for additional charge) • Check-in: 3:00 pm, check-out 10:00 am (late check-out upon availability for additional charge)
UNIT FEATURES
• Poolside ocean view, two-level floor plan, approximately 1,507 square feet • Ground level, one level stairs to entry (entry on upper level) • Interior Rating: Island Casual • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Master Suite – lower level, ocean view, queen bed, private lanai, full bath tub with shower • Second Suite – lower level, two twin beds (convertible to king), private lanai, full bath tub with shower • TV in living room, private poolside ocean view lanai • Close to pool • Wireless hi-speed internet, in-room safe • Washer and dryer, open parking • TA-051-049-6768-01 • GE-051-049-6768-01
*A VACATION RENTAL DAMAGE PROTECTION PLAN FOR $69.00 IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR RESERVATION. THIS PLAN WILL COVER UNINTENTIONAL DAMAGES, UP TO $3,000.00, TO THE RENTAL HOME THAT OCCUR DURING YOUR STAY PROVIDED THEY ARE DISCLOSED TO MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO CHECKOUT.
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Property Registration Number GE-051-049-6768-01, 280190220005, TA-051-049-6768-01
About the area
Koloa
Located in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa, this condo is in a rural area and by the sea. Lawai International Center and Kilohana Plantation are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and CJM Country Stables. Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Koloa, HI
What's nearby
Poipu Kai Tennis Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Brennecke Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Poipu Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Kiahuna Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Poipu Bay Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Lihue, HI (LIH) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Brennecke's Beach Broiler - 8 min walk
The Point At Poipu - 17 min walk
Puka Dog - 8 min walk
Lappert's Hawaii - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Nihi Kai 202 By Parrish Kauai -great value w/ pool & ocean views! Walk to Poipu have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Nihi Kai 202 By Parrish Kauai -great value w/ pool & ocean views! Walk to Poipu?
As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nihi Kai 202 By Parrish Kauai -great value w/ pool & ocean views! Walk to Poipu on 11 July 2026 start from NZ$449, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Nihi Kai 202 By Parrish Kauai -great value w/ pool & ocean views! Walk to Poipu pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Nihi Kai 202 By Parrish Kauai -great value w/ pool & ocean views! Walk to Poipu?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Nihi Kai 202 By Parrish Kauai -great value w/ pool & ocean views! Walk to Poipu?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Nihi Kai 202 By Parrish Kauai -great value w/ pool & ocean views! Walk to Poipu?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Nihi Kai 202 By Parrish Kauai -great value w/ pool & ocean views! Walk to Poipu located?
Located in Poipu, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Brennecke Beach and Poipu Beach. Poipu Kai Tennis Center and Keoniloa Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beds were comfy, kitchen was well equipped, loved having laundry on unit! Short walk to great beaches and sea turtles!! Taking home amazing memories 💕
Amy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2023
Mahalo Amy for your five-star review and comments. It sounds like you had an amazing time. We are so happy you enjoyed the unit, its location, and the laundry right in the condo. We are already looking forward to hosting you again.
Mahalo Sally for your 5-star review, comments, and most of all, your loyalty! We love hearing from our returning guests and we were so happy to have you back in Nihi Kai 202 for the third time! We cannot wait to host you again soon. Aloha and a hui hou.
Awesome location, super close to the beach, could see the sea turtles come out of the water at night and the leopard seals during the day. The room got a little toasty but with all the windows open it was really nice in the house.
Bryan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2023
Mahalo Brayn for your five-star review and comments. We are glad to hear how much you enjoyed the view and watching the wildlife from the lanai. It sounds like the tradewinds really helped cool things off once you got the windows opened up. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified
8/10 Good
Barbara D.
29 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Poipu
It’s older, wasn’t real clean & there were things that needed to be replaced. The best thing about the property is the location.
Barbara D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Mahalo for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the property’s location. Regarding cleanliness, please know that we uphold high cleaning standards, and we sincerely wish you had reached out during your stay if anything was not up to par - we would have addressed it immediately. This particular unit has an island casual interior rating, meaning it offers unique rentals that provide value and comfort for families. While it is well-maintained and meets Parrish standards, it has not been recently updated, and we apologize if this was unexpected during your visit. Please don’t hesitate to contact us next time if you have any questions or would like assistance finding a newer property. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keith D.
24 January 2019
Lovely well located property
Great view. Close to beach, walking paths. Comfortable, quiet, well maintained unit. Perfect for our family of 4. Lovely grounds.
Mahalo Kristina. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Holly P.
30 March 2024
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
kauai is always the best!
Besides the initial check-in which was frustrating and challenging. the condo is nice and adequate for a family.
we all loved playing pickle ball and it was nice to have the beach chairs and equipment. The location for bookie boarders is excellent and if you a Puka dog, it is all just down the road.
Holly P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
We agree, Kauai is the best. We do see that all emails and texts went through as normal and I do not see any complaints while you were here. In any event, apologies for any frustration if we missed something. Otherwise, sounds like you enjoyed yourself.
The first expression that came out of my kids mouths when we open the door was oh my gosh this is nice! And, they were right everything was just superb about this location and everything about the facility! Communication was prompt and thorough. If we go back to Kauai, we will definitely stay there again! We love how close it was to Poipu Beach and restaurants there as well
The condo was clean and comfortable. In the twin bed, bedroom, 1/2 of the closet was locked. Not enough room to hang all of our clothes.
Sue S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Mahalo Sue for your five-star review. Glad to hear that you found the unit to be clean ad comfortable. Half of the closet is locked for the owner's personal items, but we will see if there is a way to make more space in the available closet. We hope to welcome you back soon.
This condo is located perfectly for walking down to the beach and local stores. The pool is right outside the primary bedroom door. Also has all the necessary supplies to make it work like home. Could use some repairs - one of the sliding screens to the lenai needs to be replaced, it will not stay on the track. We just propped it closed and used the other screen to go in and out.
Margaret B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2023
Mahalo Margaret. We appreciate your five-star review and comments. Glad to hear that this location was perfect for your family and that you enjoyed the beach and resort pool. We will be sure to have a look at the sliding door and make the necessary repairs. Looking forward to hosting you again soon. Aloha.
Ocean and pool views are incredible, and the pool is just steps out the back door. Check-in and check-out was seamless, everything was clean and basic kitchen and laundry supplies were in place. It was an easy place to kick into vacation mode! 5 minute walk to Brennecke Beach - highly recommend starting your day with an early boogie board there (also provided!). Meals on the lanai were lovely. Bedrooms are small but who cares, you’re hardly in them. Showers were hard to operate but it didn’t affect our overall experience. Property is well-maintained and scenic. Kids loved it, we loved it, would definitely go back!
Katy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Mahalo Katy for your wonderful 5-star review and comments. It sounds like your ohana had an amazing trip to remember. We cannot wait to welcome you back again soon.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Frank M.
22 March 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Unimpressed with property
Dark, dreary interiors....in dire need of spiffing up and upgrade.
Did not receive check in details...had to get resent at last minute for access. Damaged bathroom door should have been repaired prior to arrival,
Frank M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
Mahalo Frank for your review. We do try to set expectations that this is not a new or remodeled unit and understand that is more of what you were looking for. Next time, please select a Premier or Premier Plus property. Emails and texts were sent prior to check-in, but entry codes are not until check-in time. Apologizes for any confusion. Finally, on the door, a part was ordered as it was not available. Again, apologies for any inconvenience.
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
13 April 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Needs major maintenance
Very pleasant location close to the beach and pool. VRBO photos do not disclose true state of downstairs bathrooms. Lots of mold and scale on faucets and in shower doors. Balky upstairs screen doors, lax electrical outlets throughout and noisy wall toilets all are deferred maintenance. The loud crunching sound when you sit on wall mounted toilets will definitely wake others in the middle of the night. This is not a complaint about 1978 bath fixtures that are stiff but still work. It’s advice…owners should be sure the mold, mildew and scale are not taking over. But, oh, owners have already conveyed their preferences by ignoring major maintenance needs. We’ll stay elsewhere next time.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2025
Thank you for reaching out to us, and for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how important comfort and aesthetics are during a stay, and we sincerely apologize for any disappointment this may have caused.
Please know that the photos on the VRBO listing accurately reflect the home, and the condo is described as having an "Island Casual" interior, which aligns with its current style. While the unit is not newly updated, it does meet Parrish’s minimum standards, and it remains a popular choice among our guests with consistent bookings.
We have not received prior concerns regarding mold, mildew, or noise from the toilets, but we appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention.
We do respectfully differ with your personal assessment, but we are genuinely grateful that you chose to stay with us. We would love the opportunity to assist you in selecting accommodations that align more with your needs.
Very nice vacation "home" to yourself with 2 story design, i.e. open kitchen/living on top (great balcony overlooking pool and ocean) and bedrooms/bathrooms on ground floor.
If not clear from description: the unit has no air conditioning. But there are plenty of fans plus the house is designed such that open screens go in all directions, so you can profit from natural airflow throughout the day.
Grounds are very nice and resort-like. Large common (but gated) pool, literally ten steps away from master bedroom terrace.
Absolute highlight is the oceanfront: directly in front of balcony and pool, Brennekes beach just steps away, Poipu beach park 3 minutes on foot.
Poipu is nice as such and also very convenient for any activity on Kauai. Unless you are fixed on North Shore activities, everything seems to be not much farther away than a 30 min. car ride.
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again.
This was a fantastic location and the condo was roomy and comfortable, with a nice beachy vibe. I loved the mirrored wall that captured the view of the ocean and reflected it so it felt like a panoramic view of the ocean from every part of the living area. The bathrooms are super dated looking, but they were very clean and everything worked well (nice water pressure, etc). We loved having the slider right out to the sidewalk.
Since I read about a million reviews and not a single one mentioned the sewer smell, I will assume this was an isolated incident the week we were there and that the unit isn't always downwind of the awful smell of raw sewage! Other than that, I would suggest a better equipped kitchen (we were always running out of forks and plates) which is an easy fix for the property owner. All of the screen doors and sliders need some work- the screens were totally off track, but when I messaged the office they got right back to us and "fixed" them while we were at the beach (we gave them permission to enter while we were not home). They didn't truly fix them- they need to be replaced, but they worked well enough for the rest of the stay.
We stayed with another couple and loved the privacy of the two bedrooms on opposite sides of the condo. It would also work really well for a family of 4 to stay.
I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Susie F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Mahalo Susie for your five star review and comments. It is great to hear how much you enjoyed the unit and the lovely ocean views. We are sorry the sewage smell you experienced. It is not very common and is typically handled right away by the association. We appreciate your feedback about kitchen and screens. We will take inventory and be sure to take care of any missing items or repairs. We look forward to hosting your next stay. Aloha!
Very comfortable spacious rental. Has everything you need and gorgeous views over the ocean. 2 minute walk to the beach. Would definitely come back.
Michelle K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Mahalo Michelle for your five-star review and comments. It is great to hear how much you enjoyed the unit and its location. We are already looking forward to your return trip. Aloha.
Well managed property. Parrish Collection kept in contact with us by text and email at every step to make our check in/out and stay smooth. Furniture in the unit was dated but in good condition . The 2 story unit was spacious and comfortable. Nice view of ocean and small pool and pleasantly landscaped grounds and pathways.. Walked across street and short block to beach and restaurants during our stay. Close to spectacular seaside walking trails. Tennis courts on the property grounds. Our unit provided us with beach chairs , boogie boards, coolers, tennis rackets/ balls and plenty of beach towels.
Overall, our expectations were exceeded!
Two floor unit with nice views gave us space to spread out! Easy ground floor access to the pool and walkway to the beach - no complaints. Excellent property management on-site.
Beth B.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cate M.
4 March 2019
Great location, comfortable & spacious place
I have nothing but good remarks for this villa. There are gorgeous ocean views, easy walk to the beach, park and pool. The villa is comfortably furnished and quite spacious, attention has been paid to detail. The manager on the property was very responsive and pleasant to deal with. This place is a gem on a gem of an island!
Cate M.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
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