This unit is in a great location with a beautiful view. It nicely accommodates a family with 3 adults and 2 young children.It is close to beaches, shopping and restaurants. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious. The air conditioning system is not working well and the one in the master bedroom was unusable. The shower in the master bathroom leaks as the shower door trim needs to be replaced. The check in/out process is easy.
Michelle L.
May 2026
Excellent stay , great communication, very well equipped, amazing views !
Jolene G.
May 2026
Condo was ideal for two couples, just as advertised. Loved the balcony view best of all, great place to start the morning with coffee and happy hour as well. Communication with the host was excellent, check in easy and good instructions for check out. I highly recommend this unit, we look forward to returning.
David B.
May 2026
This stay was incredible! I can't say enough about the views, the condo was perfectly clean, plenty of towels and the kitchen was very well stocked. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Responsiveness to an A/C issue was very quick, also the A/C issue was user error, no actual problems with the system.
Heather H.
May 2026
This Condo Complex had many beautiful overlook areas where you could view the rocky cliffs, sunset and ocean directly. While there is construction next door, it was never noisy but because this condo is along the side of the building, you have more of a side angle to view the cliffs and ocean. There is a nice trail that is easily accessible that is along the cliffs that goes for several miles which we enjoyed walking. The condo complex is very convenient to shopping, restuarants and beaches. The pool/hot tub were very well maintained, as were the outside grills. The unit was well stocked with sunblock, soap, detergent, shampoo, kitchen necessities, as well as all beach items you might need, including a wagon. I read that some folks pulled the wagon to the beach, I guess you could but carrying that much stuff and walking on the road did not appeal to us. Plus the beach nearby is quite crowded, and we found a locals only beach that was a 15 minute drive that was perfect. This condo has 2 rather steep levels of metal stairs to the front door, and then inside it had the two beds and two baths upstairs. This might be important to those with mobility issues. When you walk from the parking lot to the unit, you will encounter multi levels of steps with lovely landscaping, so you can't fully roll your suitcase. There was a half bath located in the laundry near the front door which was great. The TVs were nice and Wifi worked well. The beds were comfortable. We had an enjoyable stay.
Sue G.
May 2026
This condo came with everything you would need and more! Was an amazing stay!
Brooke B.
May 2026
Kitchen had everything we needed. We did not stop at the store first and I’m glad we didn’t! Some of the things we would have bought were already there like paper towels, hand soap, dish soap. We left coffee filters and tide pods for the next family as well. The view is very peaceful and exactly what the picture show. We enjoyed our time here in Kauai and this location was perfect to exploring the entire island! Mahalo!
Kim C.
May 2026
The condo was excellent. The location was perfect for accessing activities on the south side of the island and there's a lot going on there. There was great information about local facilities, markets, beaches and attractions. The communication with the management was professional and very helpful. I would make note that there is no A/C but it was not an issue for our stay. There are fans and plenty of windows and doors to allow for fresh air to cool the property.
Jill F.
May 2026
Rug needs cleaning in living room. Biggest disappointment was the amount of stairs. We had no warning and trecking up the stairs several times a day got old very quickly since we are in our mid 70’s.
Linda W.
May 2026
Trying to find just the right place for a family of seven to stay for a week in Hawaii was daunting. The Makahuena condo popped up in a search and after researching the amenities, location, price, etc it seemed ideal…and it definitely was! It had everything we needed, and then some! The property grounds are beautiful, the location is convenient, all of the beds were comfortable, the place was clean and tidy, and the price was very affordable, which is a huge plus. The property owner/manager was very communicative and check in and check out was smooth and seamless. I would definitely recommend this place to others who have larger groups or families. Mahalo for helping to make our family’s Hawaiian vacation comfortable and wonderful.
Christopher J.
May 2026
we enjoyed staying at this unit. It was clean and it have everything we needed all the communication with the host was great and fast reply . The view was amazing . We thought there maybe a problem with the construction but it was not an issue . Would it be better if there was not construction yes but it is not a reason not to stay here. Location is very good to all the beaches You can walk to all the beaches . The unit is quiet we could not hear any noise from other units . The door is tricky to open once You learn that it is just heavy and You need to push on it to open it there is no problem . Ac in the unit worked great. The price point for the view and the location is very good compared to other units in the area I would not hesitate to stay hear again.
Mark D.
May 2026
Great property and perfect location! Beds were very comfortable and the house had all the amenities we could ask for and then some. The beach items were very convenient! The host was also very responsive and accommodating. Would absolutely stay again!
toni s.
April 2026
Wonderful location and views. Easy walk to multiple beaches.
Marcia I.
April 2026
Very pleasant room, nice view. Very generous welcome basket on arrival. We had a great stay with no complaints. I would recommend this property for location and value.
Katie K.
April 2026
AC made noise that made it difficult to sleep so we could only use one unit to cool the condo. Property is "tired" needs upgrades to furniture, doors. Bed was comfortable. The window sills and lanai area had bugs that could have been vacuumed and there was a big spider outside near AC unit. The view looks better in pictures than actually is. The beach equipment, cooler, etc. was nice to have. Property manager was responsive as the ice maker was not working and we had issues with tv that got fixed but we were inconvenienced on day one and had to schedule with them to come in to look at AC, tv, icemaker.
Lois L.
April 2026
We loved this property. We had a lot of fun in the pool. The room layout was very good for our family of five. We especially loved the view from the deck. Convenient location and walkable to poipu beach. There are tons of turtles on poipu beach at night one night we counted 27!!! We enjoyed the Poipu Beach Athletic club which you get free access to if you stay there. The unit and kitchen were well stocked. Overall we highly recommend staying here.5 stars!!!
Elizabeth H.
April 2026
We had a lovely stay at the villas! We had just one other couple with us, and we had plenty of room. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was fairly well stocked and clean, and it was so convenient to have a washer and dryer in the villa. We had one issue with one of the window a/c units, but a call to the agency got it fixed that day. Thank you for an enjoyable stay on beautiful Kauai!
Debra W.
April 2026
Yes everything was great. When we arrived a little later in the evening the house was very warm and stuffy. Bottom floor had no air circulation. Took about 30 minutes to cool down the bottom floor.
Jerome C.
April 2026
Nice and clean, great view, responsive host, spacious living area, walk to trail.
Bikash P.
April 2026
Beautiful location just as advertised. Very enjoyable and relaxing stay.
Brien Y.
April 2026
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The view is amazing (though the table and chairs are clearly photoshopped to look a little nicer). Perfect place to watch the sun set.That aside, the amenities are rather modest. Cozy but certainly not modern. The A/C didn't work in one of the bedrooms, which was rather unfortunate because A/C typically costs a premium and no partial refund was offered. The cable TV also wasn't working throughout the stay (live TV only. Netflix worked). These two were known issues which we were informed of at check-in, but was not warned of prior to arrival.We WERE informed of ongoing construction, oddly right after cancellation period passed. This did not affect us at all as we were out all day during the several days that we were there, but if you were planning on relaxing at the accommodation during the day, this may affect you more.Other notes: electric stove. tide pods provided. loud washer/dryer. pool/jacuzzi very family friendly but can be a little loud.Overall we just needed a place to crash at night, with the added benefit of waking up to the sound of waves and being able to eat dinner at our accommodation while watching the sun set. For that it was great. But if you're looking for a modern accommodation with more modern amenities, I would consider other options, but if you are more like us, this accommodation will more than suffice (with the exception of the a/c being broken).
Daniel W.
April 2026
Overall very clean and well appointed.
Debbie E.
April 2026
Our stay was fantastic- everything from communication, to cleanliness of the condo and easy check-in. It had everything we needed for our stay, even beach equipment. The best thing about this condo is the view- it’s amazing.
Annie D.
April 2026
We had a great stay at this condo. It was very spacious and fully stocked for days at the beach. The location was great with being able to walk to Poipu beach and walking a path/trail along the water that leads you to Shipwreck beach. Would stay here again for sure.
Saara R.
April 2026
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Condo itself is old and it was pretty dirty. Also it rained a lot and the walls were leaking. Water was coming through the door jam and other parts of the master bedroom. Has to have towels and buckets on the floor for two days. As it constantly dripped. Called and management sent someone out later that day and they tried to fix it. Spent several hours waiting around for them to come and then a couple hours while they tried to fix that and the tv. Management was good to work with so we appreciated that. Just wouldn’t stay here again because it was old and really dirty. Food crumbs, dust, old crusty sock showers had hair in them, etc.
Chelsea A.
April 2026
Unit was clean and well appointed. Unit was dated. Grounds are very nice as is pool.
Tom T.
April 2026
The unit was very spacious, clean and had everything we could possibly need and more. Very happy with our stay and would do so again. Excellent location. We really enjoyed our walks along the ocean path to Shipwreck Beach. Communications we had with Kristen was excellent. Highly Recommended!
Kevin C.
April 2026
Very well stocked! Everything was clean and organized. The owner was very helpful and accommodating.
Becky S.
April 2026
Great place. Excellent location. Staff are very accommodating - let us check out late.
Panagiotis X.
April 2026
The location is fantastic! You can walk into the Poipu Beach area and to Shipwreck beach. We enjoyed watching both the sunrise and sunset from the point at the property. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds and linens were all comfortable. There are also several beach chairs, a couple boogie boards and snorkel masks.
Christy H.
April 2026
Great location and beautiful view. Condo had everything you needed!
Megan H.
April 2026
We lived our stay! There was a lot of room for our family of five and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything a person would need. I loved that they provided chairs and boogie boards for use at the beach. The pool and grounds were well maintained and just as shown in the photos.
Carrie R.
April 2026
The condo was even better than in the pictures! Kitchen is well stocked with utensils, pots and pans. We were able to walk to the Grand Hyatt on the path by the ocean and to Poipu Beach. Both were about a 10 minute walk. The snorkeling at Poipu Beach was amazing and the turtles and monk seals on the beach were so much fun to see. Saw whales spouting from the property. There was an issue with water in the unit below us and they needed access to our condo for a short bit, but it was well communicated and handled without interrupting our day. We will definitely book here again!
Alexis D.
April 2026
We really enjoyed our stay. We loved looking out the balcony to the ocean. Walking to Poipu Beach every night to see the turtles. Loved the pool and how hot the hot tub was. I would definitely go back and say there.
Bonnie G.
April 2026
Nice and spacious unit, very clean. Had all the amenities and parking was easy. Walked to Brenneckes and Poipu beach as well as a couple restaurants. Good walking path behind the unit. Would recommend.
Ken W.
April 2026
Views were amazing, close to the beach, pool (kids requirement of course). Everything was smooth in the stay from check in to check out. Would definitely come back. Not only that but the views were awesome. We say more than our share of turtles floating in the tides, a pod of 6 dolphins jumping by and a couple of whales out ont he horizon splashing as they surfaced. Overall, stay was exactly what we hoped for.
Craig P.
April 2026
Very nice condo with amenities. Property manager would not provide xtra shampoo and conditioner without an added cost. Paying over 800 per night some xtra toiletries seems like a good idea when requested. The dishwasher turned on spontaneously and would not turn off. The maintenance guy did not know how to fix it other than turning off the breaker. Quite frustrating. The main heater/air conditioning unit is on the balcony making the small deck really noisy which impacts the family room and kitchen area. The inside could use some updating.
Glen C.
April 2026
This place is amazing. Can't beat the sunset from the terrace. Confortable beds, beach gears for everyone with coolers. It felt like home in a better version after the first day. We used: hottub, pool, BBQ and I have no complaints.
Tommy P.
April 2026
Beautiful property. Excellent communication with the host
Greg B.
April 2026
Nice condo on the cliff in Poipu. Great location for a morning walk along the cliff out to Shipwreck beach. Easy walk to Poipu beach for snorkeling. Short drive to grocery store in Ko’ola for fresh poke’ every night. The air conditioning was invaluable especially as we had not one, but 2 Kona storms during our stay and the humidity outside was crazy until the Tradewinds returned! 3 full sized boogie boards, 1 toddler sized. Plenty of beach towels, nice chairs with backpack straps.
Heather C.
April 2026
Noce location, good pool!
sarah g.
April 2026
We had a wonderful stay. The view from the condo was amazing and we saw several whales. A suggestion would be to upgrade the living room furniture to something more comfortable and spacious. Susan our host was extremely responsive to a few minor issues that we encountered and the GM dealt with them immediately. The kitchen was beautiful and the location was perfect and close to everything. I highly recommend this unit.
Rachel S.
March 2026
This condo was overlooking the pool, with views of the ocean, which were lovely. The AC is only in the bedrooms, and they were a bit noisy, but essential for sleeping. We did have a bit of a problem with bugs getting in whenever we opened the sliding doors to the lanai. They did have lots of beach essentials for use, though, which were much appreciated: Beach chairs, snorkel and fins, sand toys, etc.
Gabi R.
March 2026
Beautiful condo with oceanfront lanai… We had 4 adults and plenty of room for all.Very close to Poipu proper - a short 15-min walk down the hill or easy car ride, 5 min.Nice pool on lovely property, quiet! We watched sunrise and sunset from lanai and saw turtles and dolphins up close in water below our lanai, whales a bit further out - every day! Thanks for a lovely stay on this stunning island!!!
Kathleen S.
March 2026
Unfortunate - but resolved! We had an unfortunate stay during an historic 20 year Kona Low, that resulted in several leaks in the ceilings. With that said, we moved on to another rental. As bad as this sounds, the host was very accommodating and quickly refunded all of our rent, without question.
Lisa T.
March 2026
Great condo with AC, community hot tub and a very responsive host.
Isaac G.
March 2026
I stayed for 4 nights with my husband and 2 kids. Everything was wonderful. Views were amazing. Each morning we saw whales, turtles, or dolphins from the lanai. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was well equipped. Trail adjacent to the property was a lovely hike. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Great place to experience Poipu!
Liz W.
March 2026
Location is amazing. Great view. AC in bedrooms was great. Spacious. Had everything we needed for our stay. I’m
Jan H.
March 2026
The location is great! We thought the pictures didn't do the view justice. You can walk to several beaches from here. It is an older property, so there is some wear and tear and doesn't have the amenities newer resort properties. Also, fyi that the upstairs bedroom can be a bit hot to start the night out but it was perfect for our family. We appreciated the welcome package with coffee and that it had beach chairs, towels and sand toys available for use. Loved it and would definitely consider staying again.
Rebecca F.
March 2026
Having the greenbelt path and the shore path nearby made it very easy to get a lot of walks in during our stay. The proximity to Brennecke's & Kalapaki Joe's made for easy access to lunch/Happy Hour/dinner.
We really enjoyed the views of the ocean while hanging out on the balcony during rainy periods. Unit was true to pictures & description. Great stay overall.
Andrea O.
March 2026