Jeff A.
January 2024
Great location and property. Be advised you can use the shower but not bathtub. Owners provide lots of beach toys, chairs, and boogie boards, which was really nice.
Maria S.
November 2023
This was our first trip to Hawaii so we didn’t know what to expect. We opened the front door of this property and saw straight through to the magnificent ocean view from the lanai. We sat looking at that view every sunrise and every sunset. The location in Poi’pu is perfect, close to great restaurants and shops. Everything was clean and well organized when we arrived. We really appreciated the binder of information about restaurants, grocery shopping, farmers markets and other helpful stuff. Evelyn was very helpful and super responsive. We can’t wait to be back in Kaua’i! 🌴🌺🌞🍍
Maria S.
November 2023
This was our first trip to Hawaii so we didn’t know what to expect. We opened the front door of this property and saw straight through to the magnificent ocean view from the lanai. We sat looking at that view every sunrise and every sunset. The location in Poi’pu is perfect, close to great restaurants and shops. Everything was clean and well organized when we arrived. We really appreciated the binder of information about restaurants, grocery shopping, farmers markets and other helpful stuff. Evelyn was very helpful and super responsive. We can’t wait to be back in Kaua’i! 🌴🌺🌞🍍
Keith S.
October 2023
We enjoyed our stay. Our host is a great communicator and went all out to accommodate us.
Keith S.
October 2023
We enjoyed our stay. Our host is a great communicator and went all out to accommodate us.
WILLIAM D.
October 2023
Great Stay, would stay here again. The unit was very clean and comfortable, and Evelyn was very responsive to any questions we had. Excellent location between several great beaches.
I made the mistake of assuming "Air Conditioning" meant Central A/C as I am used to. I was disappointed it was only portable air conditioner units with window vents in the upstairs bedrooms, which are loud to sleep with, but that's on me for not clarifying further. There was no A/C in the downstairs living area, just a fan, so when you came home from a day out it was very warm downstairs and opening the patio and front doors never really cooled it down.
The upstairs carpet and baths could use a refresh, but was otherwise comfortable as long as the a/c unit was on.
None of these are dealbreakers--we'd stay here again.
WILLIAM D.
October 2023
Great Stay, would stay here again. The unit was very clean and comfortable, and Evelyn was very responsive to any questions we had. Excellent location between several great beaches.
I made the mistake of assuming "Air Conditioning" meant Central A/C as I am used to. I was disappointed it was only portable air conditioner units with window vents in the upstairs bedrooms, which are loud to sleep with, but that's on me for not clarifying further. There was no A/C in the downstairs living area, just a fan, so when you came home from a day out it was very warm downstairs and opening the patio and front doors never really cooled it down.
The upstairs carpet and baths could use a refresh, but was otherwise comfortable as long as the a/c unit was on.
None of these are dealbreakers--we'd stay here again.
September 2023
Evelyn was very communicative from months to days before the reservation. The property was well maintained, and all important things to know for check in/check out and settling in were written out in detail. Will look up this property again if I get another chance to visit Kauai.
September 2023
Evelyn was very communicative from months to days before the reservation. The property was well maintained, and all important things to know for check in/check out and settling in were written out in detail. Will look up this property again if I get another chance to visit Kauai.
Kedar K.
September 2023
I highly recommend this place. Clean and close to Poipu beach. Host was fantastic and made sure all our request before the arrival were taken care of.
Kedar K.
September 2023
I highly recommend this place. Clean and close to Poipu beach. Host was fantastic and made sure all our request before the arrival were taken care of.
Tandem B.
August 2023
Everything was great except the unit below was smoking cigarettes and marijuana even though it was a nonsmoking facility!
Tandem B.
August 2023
Everything was great except the unit below was smoking cigarettes and marijuana even though it was a nonsmoking facility!
Monica A.
August 2023
We loved our Stay! Perfect Location in Poipu for my family. We enjoyed watching the ocean from the living room and bedroom. Sea Turtles swimming right outside the property. Poipu Beach in walking distance. The condo was clean and quiet and we were welcomed with a 100% aloha spirit! Fully equipped with everything you need to go to the beach. I would love to stay here again!!
Monica A.
August 2023
We loved our Stay! Perfect Location in Poipu for my family. We enjoyed watching the ocean from the living room and bedroom. Sea Turtles swimming right outside the property. Poipu Beach in walking distance. The condo was clean and quiet and we were welcomed with a 100% aloha spirit! Fully equipped with everything you need to go to the beach. I would love to stay here again!!
Tara G.
August 2023
Our family had a great time at the Poipu property! The facility was great, close location to area beaches and an amazing clean and refreshing pool.
Accommodations were comfortable and felt right at home. Only suggestion would be to add a cutting board in the kitchen (apologies if we missed!) but it was very well stocked and clean.
We left a cooler for other families to use - we needed it for lunches & drinks on the beach. And thank you for all the swimming/beach equipment.
Great stay, recommended!
Tara G.
August 2023
Our family had a great time at the Poipu property! The facility was great, close location to area beaches and an amazing clean and refreshing pool.
Accommodations were comfortable and felt right at home. Only suggestion would be to add a cutting board in the kitchen (apologies if we missed!) but it was very well stocked and clean.
We left a cooler for other families to use - we needed it for lunches & drinks on the beach. And thank you for all the swimming/beach equipment.
Great stay, recommended!
Manuel P.
July 2023
Perfectly located in Popui with a beatiful ocean view. Mid-way walking distance to both Poipu beach and Shipwreck beach. Direct access to the sandstone trail. The first floor is renovated…but the second floor (2 bedrooms) is not. The carpet is really old and it gets really stuffy and hot. Both rooms have AC units but they are very loud and impossible to sleep with. There are ceiling fans but the windows cannot be opened making nights a little uncomfortable. A change of upstairs carpet, central AC and fixing the windows would really transform this condo into a real gem and luxurious perfectly located condo.
Manuel P.
July 2023
Perfectly located in Popui with a beatiful ocean view. Mid-way walking distance to both Poipu beach and Shipwreck beach. Direct access to the sandstone trail. The first floor is renovated…but the second floor (2 bedrooms) is not. The carpet is really old and it gets really stuffy and hot. Both rooms have AC units but they are very loud and impossible to sleep with. There are ceiling fans but the windows cannot be opened making nights a little uncomfortable. A change of upstairs carpet, central AC and fixing the windows would really transform this condo into a real gem and luxurious perfectly located condo.
Amanda V.
July 2023
Overall great views and clean home.
Amanda V.
July 2023
Overall great views and clean home.
Jessica V.
July 2023
The condo was very spacious and great for our family of 5. The views were beautiful and it was just a short walk to the beach and close to other activities. Everything was clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay!
Jessica V.
July 2023
The condo was very spacious and great for our family of 5. The views were beautiful and it was just a short walk to the beach and close to other activities. Everything was clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay!
Stephanie C.
June 2023
Clean place with a great view. Well stocked kitchen. Nice extras for beach days. Very short drive to the restaurants and shops. Beautiful walk to see sunrise (access one driveway over to lighthouse trail) and sunset (gate on west side of property). Smoke smell upstairs in the evening was present for us too.
Stephanie C.
June 2023
Clean place with a great view. Well stocked kitchen. Nice extras for beach days. Very short drive to the restaurants and shops. Beautiful walk to see sunrise (access one driveway over to lighthouse trail) and sunset (gate on west side of property). Smoke smell upstairs in the evening was present for us too.
Melissa F.
June 2023
This is a great place. Wonderfully views. Very clean. The pool is nice. Great beach nearby. Loved spending time on the balcony.
Melissa F.
June 2023
This is a great place. Wonderfully views. Very clean. The pool is nice. Great beach nearby. Loved spending time on the balcony.
Cary D.
June 2023
Wonderful stay! We especially loved the view from the balcony! The welcome basket was also an extra special touch. Would stay here again!
Cary D.
June 2023
Wonderful stay! We especially loved the view from the balcony! The welcome basket was also an extra special touch. Would stay here again!
May 2023
Convenient location and beautiful views. The house provides beach towels and chairs.
May 2023
Convenient location and beautiful views. The house provides beach towels and chairs.
Cori K.
May 2023
Easy walk to the beach! Beautiful Views from balcony and property! Nice pool-not busy. Overall we loved our stay at the house. The only downside that is out of control of the owners is a lower neighbor or guest of the property who smoked in the mornings and later afternoon. The smell would creep into upstairs bedrooms, especially in early morning. Not a great way to wake up, but again that’s not the owners fault, but something people should be aware of in case it’s a tigger.
Cori K.
May 2023
Easy walk to the beach! Beautiful Views from balcony and property! Nice pool-not busy. Overall we loved our stay at the house. The only downside that is out of control of the owners is a lower neighbor or guest of the property who smoked in the mornings and later afternoon. The smell would creep into upstairs bedrooms, especially in early morning. Not a great way to wake up, but again that’s not the owners fault, but something people should be aware of in case it’s a tigger.
Jeffrey
May 2023
Everything was great for all of us. Having on-suites in both bedrooms made getting ready in the mornings a time saver. Overall a perfect place for 2 families.
Jeffrey
May 2023
Everything was great for all of us. Having on-suites in both bedrooms made getting ready in the mornings a time saver. Overall a perfect place for 2 families.
Tori E.
April 2023
My husband, adult daughter and her 3 month old stayed for five nights in this beautiful condo. With the baby and my husband working (great WiFi) we spent more time in the condo than a normal vacation so we were happy with how comfortable it was. And the view was amazing. We cooked most meals in the well stocked kitchen.
We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Communication with the host was informative and plentiful. Yes there are stairs but they were not as bad as I feared (short flights, well marked and safe, good handrails).
We walked to Shipwreck Beach but drove everywhere else, although without the baby we could have walked to Brennecke’s and Poipu Beach. Although we did not see whales, we did see sea turtles on Poipu Beach!
Tori E.
April 2023
My husband, adult daughter and her 3 month old stayed for five nights in this beautiful condo. With the baby and my husband working (great WiFi) we spent more time in the condo than a normal vacation so we were happy with how comfortable it was. And the view was amazing. We cooked most meals in the well stocked kitchen.
We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Communication with the host was informative and plentiful. Yes there are stairs but they were not as bad as I feared (short flights, well marked and safe, good handrails).
We walked to Shipwreck Beach but drove everywhere else, although without the baby we could have walked to Brennecke’s and Poipu Beach. Although we did not see whales, we did see sea turtles on Poipu Beach!
David G.
April 2023
The room was very spacious and clean. The kitchen had updated appliances and was stocked with all the essentials. 1 boogie board, a couple kickboards, snorkel gear, two beach chairs, and tennis rackets were there for your use. 5-10 min walk to Poipu Beach, or 10-15 min walk to Shipwreck beach. We received lots of communications from the management company before and during our stay to ensure everything was great. Our experience was great here.
David G.
April 2023
The room was very spacious and clean. The kitchen had updated appliances and was stocked with all the essentials. 1 boogie board, a couple kickboards, snorkel gear, two beach chairs, and tennis rackets were there for your use. 5-10 min walk to Poipu Beach, or 10-15 min walk to Shipwreck beach. We received lots of communications from the management company before and during our stay to ensure everything was great. Our experience was great here.
Kendalle M.
March 2023
The condo was perfect. Clean, comfortable, and close to great beaches and food! We saw so many whales and turtles from the balcony! Check in and check out was fast and simple with great communication from the property manager from the moment we booked it to when we were checking out. Would definitely come back!
Kendalle M.
March 2023
The condo was perfect. Clean, comfortable, and close to great beaches and food! We saw so many whales and turtles from the balcony! Check in and check out was fast and simple with great communication from the property manager from the moment we booked it to when we were checking out. Would definitely come back!
David s.
March 2023
We spent three nights here. The lanai was our favorite as we saw many whales frolicking in the ocean. Everything was just as represented. A couple of minor maintenance problems that will likely be resolved before the next guests. Great location and lovely setting.
David s.
March 2023
We spent three nights here. The lanai was our favorite as we saw many whales frolicking in the ocean. Everything was just as represented. A couple of minor maintenance problems that will likely be resolved before the next guests. Great location and lovely setting.
Randy F.
March 2023
Great views from the balcony to monitor whales spouting and on the check out day, they were breaching. Enjoyed seeing the turtles at Poipu Beach.
Randy F.
March 2023
Great views from the balcony to monitor whales spouting and on the check out day, they were breaching. Enjoyed seeing the turtles at Poipu Beach.
Steve G.
February 2023
We really enjoyed your condo in Poipu. This it the perfect location. Thank You!
Steve G.
February 2023
We really enjoyed your condo in Poipu. This it the perfect location. Thank You!
Andrea T.
February 2023
This condo had everything we needed to enjoy our stay in Kauai, even though it was very easy simply to settle in on the lanai and gaze at the swaying palms over the sea. You do really need a car, which is easily parked right outside, but there are also easy walks right out your front door.
It was a pity that there was some structural issues with the lanai so orange snow fencing across the front of it. This was more an aesthetic issue that did not prevent us from using it.
Andrea T.
February 2023
This condo had everything we needed to enjoy our stay in Kauai, even though it was very easy simply to settle in on the lanai and gaze at the swaying palms over the sea. You do really need a car, which is easily parked right outside, but there are also easy walks right out your front door.
It was a pity that there was some structural issues with the lanai so orange snow fencing across the front of it. This was more an aesthetic issue that did not prevent us from using it.
Kipp C.
February 2023
This was our second stay at The Makahuena, and this condo is our favorite of all the places we have stayed in Kauai.
The Makahuena is very well located, easy walking distance to beaches both east and west. The property is beautiful, with a well maintained pool, hot tub and surrounding garden, as well as a wonderful view of the ocean and sunsets.
The unit itself was very clean, nicely furnished, with a well equipped kitchen and loads of beach toys. The main floor, including the kitchen, appears to have been upgraded recently.
This condo and The Makahuena property are a great place to stay. Thank you.
Kipp C.
February 2023
This was our second stay at The Makahuena, and this condo is our favorite of all the places we have stayed in Kauai.
The Makahuena is very well located, easy walking distance to beaches both east and west. The property is beautiful, with a well maintained pool, hot tub and surrounding garden, as well as a wonderful view of the ocean and sunsets.
The unit itself was very clean, nicely furnished, with a well equipped kitchen and loads of beach toys. The main floor, including the kitchen, appears to have been upgraded recently.
This condo and The Makahuena property are a great place to stay. Thank you.
Jennifer C.
December 2022
Really lovely property. Views from the primary bedroom and living room were amazing! We spent a lot of time just watching the ocean. Short drive to multiple beaches. The condo was clean and big and had a fully stocked kitchen.
John B.
December 2022
Great spot in southern Kauai, saw whales from our deck, easy walk to the beach, great communication from the owners as well.
John B.
December 2022
Great spot in southern Kauai, saw whales from our deck, easy walk to the beach, great communication from the owners as well.
Jennifer C.
December 2022
Really lovely property. Views from the primary bedroom and living room were amazing! We spent a lot of time just watching the ocean. Short drive to multiple beaches. The condo was clean and big and had a fully stocked kitchen.
Linnea A.
December 2022
We’ve stayed at many different places in Kauai and this condo is very clean, and more private than I thought. It’s a corner unit and no one can look into your living room . We thoroughly enjoyed our family time there.
Linnea A.
December 2022
We’ve stayed at many different places in Kauai and this condo is very clean, and more private than I thought. It’s a corner unit and no one can look into your living room . We thoroughly enjoyed our family time there.
Heloisa S.
December 2022
Very well equipped kitchen, updated furniture specially downstairs, full size washer and dryer, VERY nice welcome basket with goodies and a pineapple, comfy beds, pillows and towels., A/C in bedrooms, beach chairs, etc. Location is great, close to nice beaches and restaurants. Wi-fi was good too so my boys could do school work and zoom classes without a problem. Having breakfast on the lanai with that beautiful view every morning was breathtaking and relaxing. Novella was really nice, always trying to accommodate our needs whenever possible and replying right away. Public areas and outside of condos need some renovation but inside our condo was great. Just be advised of all the steps to get to the condo and then some more steps up to the bedrooms and 2 full baths. Downstairs of the condo there's a 1/2 bath. I didn't realized the number of steps before I booked and my 77 year old mother had a little trouble going up and down all those steps all the time. Overall it's a great property, very comfortable, beautiful views and we had all we needed in the kitchen! Thank you for everything Novella, we miss Kauai already, can't wait to go back :o))
Heloisa S.
December 2022
Very well equipped kitchen, updated furniture specially downstairs, full size washer and dryer, VERY nice welcome basket with goodies and a pineapple, comfy beds, pillows and towels., A/C in bedrooms, beach chairs, etc. Location is great, close to nice beaches and restaurants. Wi-fi was good too so my boys could do school work and zoom classes without a problem. Having breakfast on the lanai with that beautiful view every morning was breathtaking and relaxing. Novella was really nice, always trying to accommodate our needs whenever possible and replying right away. Public areas and outside of condos need some renovation but inside our condo was great. Just be advised of all the steps to get to the condo and then some more steps up to the bedrooms and 2 full baths. Downstairs of the condo there's a 1/2 bath. I didn't realized the number of steps before I booked and my 77 year old mother had a little trouble going up and down all those steps all the time. Overall it's a great property, very comfortable, beautiful views and we had all we needed in the kitchen! Thank you for everything Novella, we miss Kauai already, can't wait to go back :o))
November 2022
Easy checkin. A gift basket was waiting for us. Walk to Poipu Beach where turtles and monk seals rest on the beach. Have a sunset cocktail on the cliffs at the property.
November 2022
Easy checkin. A gift basket was waiting for us. Walk to Poipu Beach where turtles and monk seals rest on the beach. Have a sunset cocktail on the cliffs at the property.
Nicole M.
November 2022
The view from the back porch is beautiful. Downstairs is newly remodeled but the upstairs could use some updating. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!!
Nicole M.
November 2022
The view from the back porch is beautiful. Downstairs is newly remodeled but the upstairs could use some updating. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!!
Eddie C.
October 2022
The accommodations were fantastic, beatuful view of the ocean. The grounds were very well manicured. All communication was responded to very quickly... Thank you for being a part of our 40th Anniversary.
Eddie C.
October 2022
The accommodations were fantastic, beatuful view of the ocean. The grounds were very well manicured. All communication was responded to very quickly... Thank you for being a part of our 40th Anniversary.
Ranjeet R.
October 2022
The unit is great, you have ocean view and may even see dolphins and turtles swimming from your balcony. The grounds are nice, as is the pool. Hot tub was out of service while we were there. Quite a few condos are being repaired, so there was a constant noise factor, and luckily we wern't around during the day. The welcome basket is nice, and the pineapple was rotten. No worries, one text to house manager and we had a fresh pineapple within a short while. Both rooms have AC, and it gets loud. The condo does get hot, and there is no AC in the main living room. Washer and Dryer in the unit, and there are sand toys, chairs, mats, boards and snorkeling gear for you to use. This unit is defiantley not a short walking distance to the beach, altough we did not have any issues finding parking. Split your time between Poipu and Princeville, as getting to North shore from here is quite a task (1.5 hours). As for the unit, yes we will stay here again.
Jane H.
October 2022
Comfortable well supplied condo with beautiful ocean views. Very responsive communications with property manager. Recommend slip restistant mat for tub in master as no hold bars. Dissappointed unit washer wasn't working, but Evelyn made arrangements to use washer in unit on same level. Unavoidable delay in delivery of new washer. The basket of snacks,candy and fresh pineapple was appreciated. Believe the reviews about numerous steps...not for the mobility -challanged but worth the view. Enjoyed our stay.
Jane H.
October 2022
Comfortable well supplied condo with beautiful ocean views. Very responsive communications with property manager. Recommend slip restistant mat for tub in master as no hold bars. Dissappointed unit washer wasn't working, but Evelyn made arrangements to use washer in unit on same level. Unavoidable delay in delivery of new washer. The basket of snacks,candy and fresh pineapple was appreciated. Believe the reviews about numerous steps...not for the mobility -challanged but worth the view. Enjoyed our stay.
Rebecca D.
October 2022
We highly recommend this condo.
It was clean, comfortable, and quiet. We loved that we could see the sunrise and sunset from the property. Our favorite thing was sitting on the lanai and listening to the waves crashing.
On the downside the washing machine didn’t work and the hot tub was closed during our stay. Be aware that there are a lot of stairs.
We would definitely stay here again.
Rebecca D.
October 2022
We highly recommend this condo.
It was clean, comfortable, and quiet. We loved that we could see the sunrise and sunset from the property. Our favorite thing was sitting on the lanai and listening to the waves crashing.
On the downside the washing machine didn’t work and the hot tub was closed during our stay. Be aware that there are a lot of stairs.
We would definitely stay here again.
Dennis C.
September 2022
Great property, however washing machine broken, needs A/C down stairs
Dennis C.
September 2022
Great property, however washing machine broken, needs A/C down stairs
Lora H.
September 2022
We really enjoyed our stay. The condo was just as described, the view was beautiful and Novella was so sweet! She even took my sister to the grocery store when she first arrived (she got there several hours before us). That's going above and beyond for your guests!
The only thing that I would change is to add an air conditioner to the living room.
Lora H.
September 2022
We really enjoyed our stay. The condo was just as described, the view was beautiful and Novella was so sweet! She even took my sister to the grocery store when she first arrived (she got there several hours before us). That's going above and beyond for your guests!
The only thing that I would change is to add an air conditioner to the living room.
Paul D.
August 2022
We had a great time staying at Makahuena from booking to check in to departure it all went extremely well. It was a beautiful unit with amazing views.
Paul D.
August 2022
We had a great time staying at Makahuena from booking to check in to departure it all went extremely well. It was a beautiful unit with amazing views.
Barbara F.
August 2022
Nice place. Too many stairs when suffering with bad knees. Excellent view. Beds too soft other than that a nice stay.
Barbara F.
August 2022
Nice place. Too many stairs when suffering with bad knees. Excellent view. Beds too soft other than that a nice stay.
Julie F.
August 2022
We have rented this unit for 10 years. Until the pandemic, Kauai has been our yearly destination to vacation and visit family. This was our first trip back since 2019 and it was wonderful. The kitchen has been renovated which makes it a more enjoyable place to cook and the view is just as spectacular as we remembered. The only disappointment was the spa not working. We look forward to returning next summer!
Julie F.
August 2022
We have rented this unit for 10 years. Until the pandemic, Kauai has been our yearly destination to vacation and visit family. This was our first trip back since 2019 and it was wonderful. The kitchen has been renovated which makes it a more enjoyable place to cook and the view is just as spectacular as we remembered. The only disappointment was the spa not working. We look forward to returning next summer!
Ranjeet R.
August 2022
The unit is great, you have ocean view and may even see dolphins and turtles swimming from your balcony. The grounds are nice, as is the pool. Hot tub was out of service while we were there. Quite a few condos are being repaired, so there was a constant noise factor, and luckily we wern't around during the day. The welcome basket is nice, and the pineapple was rotten. No worries, one text to house manager and we had a fresh pineapple within a short while. Both rooms have AC, and it gets loud. The condo does get hot, and there is no AC in the main living room. Washer and Dryer in the unit, and there are sand toys, chairs, mats, boards and snorkeling gear for you to use. This unit is defiantley not a short walking distance to the beach, altough we did not have any issues finding parking. Split your time between Poipu and Princeville, as getting to North shore from here is quite a task (1.5 hours). As for the unit, yes we will stay here again.
Jess K.
July 2022
My family of 5 stayed at this property for 9 nights. Overall the property is lovely! The view is fantastic and the crashing waves are peaceful! The lower level is well updated and fit all 5 of us well. The upper level is slightly outdated but was completely fine. There was plenty of items in the kitchen and they have a nice stash of beach items in the laundry room for your use. Novella was very helpful and kind.
A few things to know about this unit;
So many stairs !! Like an M. C. ESHER painting level of stairs. We managed this but would be hard for some people. Taking the luggage up is FUN !! :-|
Hot Water; minimal hot water available in master shower. Since we got sun burnt , we basically took cool showers all week so wasn’t an issue.
Construction; there were emergency repairs needed to part of the building we were in, which made access to the unit difficult. The workers were not pleased we were there. But we managed this as best we could with Novella.
Overall we will be back! It’s Hawaii and the ocean… how could we not ?!! :-)
Jess K.
July 2022
My family of 5 stayed at this property for 9 nights. Overall the property is lovely! The view is fantastic and the crashing waves are peaceful! The lower level is well updated and fit all 5 of us well. The upper level is slightly outdated but was completely fine. There was plenty of items in the kitchen and they have a nice stash of beach items in the laundry room for your use. Novella was very helpful and kind.
A few things to know about this unit;
So many stairs !! Like an M. C. ESHER painting level of stairs. We managed this but would be hard for some people. Taking the luggage up is FUN !! :-|
Hot Water; minimal hot water available in master shower. Since we got sun burnt , we basically took cool showers all week so wasn’t an issue.
Construction; there were emergency repairs needed to part of the building we were in, which made access to the unit difficult. The workers were not pleased we were there. But we managed this as best we could with Novella.
Overall we will be back! It’s Hawaii and the ocean… how could we not ?!! :-)
Lori K.
July 2022
This was an older property but great quiet area, great views, clean condo with newer kitchen, comfortable beds with a/c in bedrooms, and was a perfect affordable option for my family. It was in close proximity to beaches, shopping, and dining . We prefer spacious two bedroom condos vs overpriced small hotel rooms with the whole family in one room with two queen beds. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your condo.
Lori K.
July 2022
This was an older property but great quiet area, great views, clean condo with newer kitchen, comfortable beds with a/c in bedrooms, and was a perfect affordable option for my family. It was in close proximity to beaches, shopping, and dining . We prefer spacious two bedroom condos vs overpriced small hotel rooms with the whole family in one room with two queen beds. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your condo.
Kristen E.
July 2022
This place was clean and comfortable. Walking through the door and seeing the amazing ocean view definitely made us feel on vacation. The kids really enjoyed the pool and we appreciated all of the beach gear and toys. Would highly recommend!
Kristen E.
July 2022
This place was clean and comfortable. Walking through the door and seeing the amazing ocean view definitely made us feel on vacation. The kids really enjoyed the pool and we appreciated all of the beach gear and toys. Would highly recommend!
blake w.
July 2022
My wife and I stayed here for 5 days! Unit was easy to find and check in was a breeze. Unit was very clean and was also provided a great welcome basket. The unit is well equipped with everything you would need. A/C units in the bedrooms worked very well! Location is excellent, a short drive or walk to Poipu beach! Overall we had a great time and recommend this property to all!
blake w.
July 2022
My wife and I stayed here for 5 days! Unit was easy to find and check in was a breeze. Unit was very clean and was also provided a great welcome basket. The unit is well equipped with everything you would need. A/C units in the bedrooms worked very well! Location is excellent, a short drive or walk to Poipu beach! Overall we had a great time and recommend this property to all!
Rebecca B.
June 2022
A very welcoming, bright and clean condo with a great ocean view. We never had time to enjoy the beautiful pool that can also be seen from the balcony. There is A/C available, but we never needed it during our June stay because there were always nice tradewinds blowing and we either had both the front and back doors open or the standing fan on encouraging the breezes. The A/C was used during the evening for the smaller bedroom that faces the parking lot. We did not need it in the bedroom facing the ocean. As others have noted, there are lots of stairs both to get to the apartment and then inside there are carpeted stairs as it is a two-story condo. The stairs were not an issue for us, but some may want to be aware of this. The location is very convenient. Within walking distance is a beach where sea turtles rested from 6 pm until 6 am--a truly amazing sight to behold. Across from this same beach is a nice bar and restaurant--Brennecke's (also the name of the beach). Our contact, Novella, was a pleasure and delight to communicate with so you will never feel like you are stranded if you have any questions. Last but certainly not least, there was a most welcoming gift basket when we arrived complete with a beautiful fresh pineapple! We felt welcomed and cared for and enjoyed our stay in Poipo very much.
Tricia K.
June 2022
We had a wonderful time at this property! The location was fantastic and the view was stunning. We saw turtles and dolphins from the lanai, and walked down to the rocks to see the stunning sunset every night. The kitchen was beautiful and everything was just as stated. We were great fun to have AC upstairs as it did get very hot up there, but the downstairs had a wonderful cross breeze that kept everything comfortable. In general we were very happy with our stay!
Angela G.
June 2022
We really enjoyed the condo. It has been recently updated and is just like the pictures. We received a lovely gift basket upon arrival and enjoyed all the snacks. This is a great choice on the south shore.
Dan R.
June 2022
Place is a bit old on the outside but inside it was amazing. Well decorated and recently updated this condo was great. Novella was amazing!
DAVID L.
May 2022
We stayed at this property for 9 days at the end of April and really enjoyed it. The views are great and exactly as pictured. The property is very clean. I love the updated living space. Some reviews mentioned the bedrooms being outdated - perhaps it is the furniture not matching the living room but that didn’t matter. It was clean, comfortable and we only spent time in the bedroom at night.
I was worried that the living area didn’t have AC but it was not needed at all. We just opened the front door or the small window in the front and the balcony door and that was more than enough to keep us cool. The bedrooms have individual AC units. The one in the master is quite loud and the bed in the master is also very soft. We didn’t try the other bedroom until our last night and we wished we slept in the 2nd bedroom for the whole trip. The 2nd bedroom is alot more comfortable - the bed offered more support and the AC unit was much more quieter.
There are full size washer/dryer in the half bath. We also found beach towels, chairs, hats, boogie boards, coolers, etc. in the unit.
We used the pool and hot tub daily and it was never crowded. Maintenance cleaned the pools and grounds every morning.
One thing to note is that there are quite a few stairs to take to get to the unit, so it may be an issue for some people.
Overall we are very happy with the property and the property manager is very easy to get a hold of. We will definitely rent it again in the future.
Thomas C.
April 2022
The Condo itself was very nice and clean...Great views...Just like the photos
Kristin S.
March 2022
The view is terrific and we had numerous sightings of whales, dolphins, sea turtles and seals. It felt like we were staying at a friend's house. There were welcoming treats, beach towels, sand toys, tennis rackets, etc. for our family to use during our stay. The complex itself is older so it's good to be prepared for that but everything was clean and the owner has made many upgrades to make it as comfortable as possible for guests. The outdoor grills have been recently upgraded also. It was quiet with a mix of full time residents and short term guests and had a nice down home, community feel. We were coming from a newer more polished resort on a different part of the island that was nice but didn't have as much character. We appreciated the aloha spirit here and the proximity to everything Poipu. The management team was attentive and ready to respond to any needs we had, but luckily everything went smoothly and we didn't need to call on them.
Thomas M.
March 2022
Great!
Walter E.
March 2022
We really enjoyed the location of the property. All the activities are easily accessed from the condo. The property is clean, the first floor in nicely appointed and the view is fabulous. We saw whales every day. The pool area is well maintained and never seemed crowded. Sunsets every evening topped off a great vacation. Mahalo
Michelle J.
March 2022
My extended family and I just had the most wonderful week in Kauai! Evelyn's property was perfect for us in so many ways. It was extremely comfortable with plenty of room, a spacious kitchen incredibly equipped for all of our needs, air conditioning in both bedrooms, VERY comfortable twin beds, and everything was stylishly decorated and recently renovated. Evelyn provided boogie boards, beach towels, beach chairs, fins, and even a cooler. The location of the condo was terrific! We went out for morning walks along the water or down to the beach, enjoyed our morning coffee while watching whales spouting and breaching in the distance, and we loved visiting the pool and hot tub. The view of the ocean is exactly how it is portrayed in the picture. From the moment we booked our week, we received communication from both Evelyn and the property manager. They answered all of our questions prior to arrival, and we had the most lovely basket of goodies upon our arrival. We were so sad when our week at Evelyn's ended, but we are already talking about when we can go back. We have stayed in many rental properties and Evelyn's Kauai property is one not to be missed!
Connie R.
February 2022
Property was just as shown in pictures. Great views and amenities. Management was great to work with and responsive.
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