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Live On the Ocean and Sleep to Surf Sounds in Idyllic Poipu. Trade Winds & AC.

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Beach
We NEVER tire of this view!
Aerial view
Our building entrance.
Our octopus friend was our first guest!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 288.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Poipu, HI
  • Lawai Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Baby Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Poipu Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Live On the Ocean and Sleep to Surf Sounds in Idyllic Poipu. Trade Winds & AC.

Our comfortable, third-floor, south shore condo is right ON the ocean so you will SEE --and HEAR-- the sound of the surf as soon as you open your front door. The condo, with stylish, contemporary furniture, boasts a comfortable California king bed. Relax "at home" and enjoy the ocean while sitting inside or out on your lanai. Snorkel with turtles right in front of the condo (we sometimes see Eagle Rays in our bay, too)! This is one of the best shore dive sites on the island and our building is consistently rated as one of the best. The condo is nicely furnished so you can get down to the business of relaxing in comfort upon arrival. Come on in and make yourself at home! Most guests who stay in our Rising Sun Suite *do* return, btw....

Property manager

denise Ball
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
IMPORTANT: Two- or three-night reservations MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS they fit "BACK-TO-BACK," between existing reservations. Mahalo!
SUPERSEDES 60-Day Policy: Regarding CANCELLATIONS, we DO offer refunds for later cancellations --pro-rated-- but only after we re-book dates.
This is a non-smoking building. There is a small area in front of our building for smoking; per Hawai'i Law, no smoking within 20 ft of windows/doors.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 260050140042, TA-095-952-6912-01, GE-095-952-6912-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Koloa

Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa. Shops at Kukuiula and Poipu Shopping Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Poipu Beach and Makauwahi Cave Reserve. Allerton Garden and ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Poipu, HI

What's nearby

  • Lawai Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Baby Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Poipu Shopping Village - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kiahuna Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Poipu Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poipu Shopping Village - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bubba Burgers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Live On the Ocean and Sleep to Surf Sounds in Idyllic Poipu. Trade Winds & AC. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live On the Ocean and Sleep to Surf Sounds in Idyllic Poipu. Trade Winds & AC. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live On the Ocean and Sleep to Surf Sounds in Idyllic Poipu. Trade Winds & AC. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live On the Ocean and Sleep to Surf Sounds in Idyllic Poipu. Trade Winds & AC. located?

Located in Poipu, this condo building is steps from Prince Kuhio Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Poipu Beach. Lawai Beach and Baby Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aubree C.

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

Beautiful Stay

Beautiful property! It was exactly as advertised! Able to see Sea Turtles from the balcony most days! The host was very detailed and was there to answer any questions that we may have had. We plan to stay again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nolan S.

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

The view is gorgeous

Let me start off by saying, hearing the waves crash as you lie in bed is literally what dreams are made of. The view was gorgeous, it was a real treat to sit out on the patio, and enjoy the scenery. I did have a mishap the first night of my stay, but the homeowner was gracious enough to rectify the situation. Unfortunately the maid did not do there job properly, because the bedding looked dirty and had stains. The homeowner came right away, and washed the sheets herself, which was very accomadating of her (shes very nice). It did take away from the over all experience though. The condo also felt a bit sterile as far as decorations go for a 500 a night price tag. Location was exellent. Overall I had a nice time at the condo. I would consider coming back on my next trip to Kauai.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

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

Simply Amazing

The location was perfect, great unit and host our first visit to Kauai was truly a beautiful experience and this VRBO was a huge part of that!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korb M.

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

Beautiful ocean-view condo!

We loved it all--the location (good snorkeling place), the view, conveniences, clean and modern.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annita M.

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

Fabulous

My husband & I Loved our condo; details like a local number for Safeway grocery, lawn chairs, beach towels etc, nice touches. Very spacious, loved the closets & cabinets so it wasn’t cluttered with our stuff. Clean, minimal decor was great; the little cart was just fun! The host tidbits about everything was so helpful, lowering the blinds, the cross breeze to name a few. Thank you we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

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

A Turtle Treasure!

Spent a lot of time on the lanai reading or being distracted from reading by the sea turtles! Condo was as described. Denise is a well versed host who is kind and gives you all the instruction you need!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is our second time staying at Kuhio 304, and we already can’t wait to come back. Denise is an incredible host and the property is amazing. Highly recommended!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Nov visit

Great stay, convenient location. Older building but room is larger, updated and view is great. Saw the sea turtles from the deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

Beautiful Condo

Clean, beautifully decorated well equipped condo located in a great spot to do anything you wish on Kauia. The owners were great to communicate with and we enjoyed the view off the lanai. Would definitely rent this condo again if we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Lovely condo

Lovely condo with an amazing view. Easy access to everything. The owner was very responsive snd kind. We will come back again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Location

Had a great stay in a great location. Right on the water and easy to get around the island from this location. Place was clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

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

Beautiful condo and Great location!

We really enjoyed our stay at Kuhio Shores. Beautiful condo; it was very clean and well kept. And the location was a perfect spot in Poipu. We have fallen in love with Kauai!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

A wonderful place that captures the ocean

We loved our stay here. This is a very modern unit with a partial view of the ocean. You're very close to the surf, and the window/screen door system lets in a lot of natural light and the sound and breeze from the ocean flows into the bedroom. It's very soothing and acts like white noise that blocks any sound from the nearby road. We also enjoyed dinner on the patio. In terms of cleanliness the place was immaculate. Sadly, we did not see turtles but we did enjoy the parakeets that show up at sunset before heading to the nearby park. We missed the notice about paying additional for A/C but we did not need it as long as we made use of the shades in the morning and early afternoon. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsi W.

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

Our stay

Great location, great communication and cleanliness of the condo
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Poipu

Denise was an amazing host! The property was as listed. We loved sitting on the deck watching the turtles in the mornings and evenings. Great location would definitely stay there again! Thank you Denise!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy L.

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

Perfect in every way!

Beautifully decorated and clean, with waves and turtles to greet you off the lanai. Denise has everything you need in the condo, and is super responsive and friendly. We love this place and hope to be back soon. The 7:30 pm parrot show is an added bonus, and the location is great!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larinda P.

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

Ocean Vibes

Aloha, The condo and location is exactly what the pictures show and describe. Cool breezes and the morning sunrise on the private lanai was beautiful. The sound of the ocean crashing on the shore was absolutely perfect! It was only a short walk to the shopping center for necessities but due to limitations we would take the car or venture out to explore the rest of beautiful Kauai. We couldn’t ask for a better host as Denise was always available if and when we needed anything! Thank you again Denise for your beautiful, healing condo location and your great hospitality. We absolutely will plan another trip back to this wonderful location. Mahalo! 🐢🌴🌊🐠🌅
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renva B.

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

Exceeded expectations!

I wanted a place beach front. This location ended up as a great alternative since the walk was not far. The one-bedroom was very clean. Everything you’d need to have a comfortable stay was made available. I didn’t need the air conditioner. Open up the folders and enjoy the ocean breeze! The property owner was in-touch with all the details. Answered all my questions. You’ll definitely need to rent a car. The drive to the location was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

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

Perfect stay

Denise was a very accommodating host. Her place is beautiful and in a fantastic spot in Kauai! The breeze was wonderful and the view outstanding. We saw turtles from the balcony every day. We wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Peaceful Stay in Kauai

The condo was immaculate, exactly like the pictures on the website, and was a quiet place to enjoy the zen of Kauai. We found a lovely beach (Kiahuna) that was a short drive from the condo and spent most of our days relaxing there. The condo's kitchen was well stocked and on the lanai was a storage container with everything you need for time on the beach. We fell asleep each night to the sound of the waves in the cove below. We totally enjoyed our stay and would recommend it anyone planning a visit to Kauai!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boyd C.

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

Perfect for a getaway

Unit and complex were clean and inviting. Host was very responsive, and unit was very welcoming. Plenty of doors/windows to get a nice cross breeze keeping the unit nice and cool. AC was not needed at all. Great view off the deck, perfect for enjoying morning coffee. Floors are concrete with some rugs, no issue for us at all but may be for some. Everything was in order and good working condition. I would book here again in a heart beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy U.

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

Wonderful condo with gorgeous views!

This condo was stunning, we loved the updated interior design of this place. The view from the lanai was amazing. The location of this condo is super convenient. The bed is very comfortable. They also had lots of beach gear which was much appreciated. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Mele Kalikimaka

Lovely layout and furnishings. Kitchen well stocked. Convenient to all south shore attractions, restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Perfect location, in the middle of everything

We loved our stay here, would definitely visit again! Check-in was easy, the condo was just as described -beautiful and right on the water. My only gripe, low water pressure in the shower. Everything else was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler V.

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

Amazing Condo

We loved having the ocean breeze flood the condo at any time, with incredible ocean views. The only reason for 4 stars on the cleanliness was due to a grimy and smelly shower curtain. Everything else was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by denise Ball

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We first ventured to Kaua'i in 1998 and never looked back! After many visits to the island, and managing our oceanfront condo rentals from the SF Bay area, we left Silicon Valley and moved to the island in 2002. BEST decisions we've ever made -- except our marriage almost 31 years ago.

Why they chose this property

You can not get any closer to the ocean, and our building is just a few minutes drive to famous Po'ipu Beach Park, the Grand Hyatt, and many other well-known resorts. The Botanical Garden and Spouting Horn are minutes away, as are a multitude of restaurants and shops. Yet our building is "off the beaten path," which means peaceful, quiet serenity....

What makes this property unique

Hop on the elevator to the third floor, enter your front door, and you are looking at OCEAN. Your private lanai consists of clear, plexi glass for unobstructed views, so no peeking through the railing. Watch the turtles frolick and feed -- from the lanai, OR from inside your condo.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests