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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 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Poipu, HI
  • Lawai Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Baby Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Poipu Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪31 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 - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kiahuna Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Poipu Beach - 6 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 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

Tammi W.

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

Perfect!

Fantastic location and views! We couldn’t get enough of the views from the balcony. Would definitely stay here again. Debbie had great communication and let us know as soon as the unit was ready. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Chad Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Kauai stay

We enjoyed Kauai for the few days we were there. The property was very clean and well appointed. The balcony has beautiful views and it is close proximity to a tiny beach next to a the Beach House restaurant that offers snorkeling gear rental. Debbie was very responsive during check-in. We found the bedroom a little on the warm side, even with windows open. The bedroom fan was set on one speed (low). We did try to turn on the small A/C unit but it didn’t turn on for us. A 10 day per day charge applies, so we just skipped. Laundry is not in unit, so be sure to have small bills or change if doing laundry. The road the building sits on was a bit noisy, there happened to be motor cycle traffic our last night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

Debbie R.

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

A little slice of paradise

We enjoyed our stay in this clean, nicely decorated and fully stocked, well-equipped unit with wonderful views of the bay and ocean. There is nothing more relaxing than the sound of waves crashing against rocks which you can hear throughout the condo. We began and ended our days on the balcony taking advantage of the views and sounds. We enjoyed seeing turtles in the bay and the nightly migration of parrots coming to roost for the night in the surrounding trees. You can take a short walk around to the grassy area in back and watch some pretty awesome surfing. You can see a small stretch of road looking left from the balcony but it’s not a big deal bc you will be focused on the bay and ocean. We never turned on the TV. The WiFi worked fine. The nearby shopping center has some very nice restaurants. Denise was a great host - very nice and informative and communicated well.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

Thomas C.

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

Wonderful place in a great location

We very much enjoyed our stay and can not wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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

Chad M.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful property in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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

Dan M.

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

GREAT Location and lots of space for 2 people!

Property is very well appointed with lots of great amenities for beach/water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Great vacation

Sea turtles viewed from the balcony every afternoon. Great property. Great stay.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

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

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

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

Mita P.

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

Ocean bliss

Beautiful view Sunrise view from bed Enjoyed every minute
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Home away from home

It was a perfect spot to unwind.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

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

Lovely place. Great location

Loved our stay. Slept amazing with the sound of the waves right outside our door. Well equipped and came as advertised. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

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

Vishnu V.

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

Amazing

Beautiful view close to all the beaches, spectacular sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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