Poipu Makai, Kauai

Poipu Makai is an oceanfront condo resort located in the sunny resort town of Poipu on Kauai's south shore. The complex offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, sea life, and beautiful sunsets over the Poipu coastline. Amenities include a plunge pool, complimentary self-parking, community BBQ, and access to the Poipu Beach Athletic Club. The resort is within walking distance to Poipu and Brenneckes beaches, Shipwrecks beach, and the Grand Hyatt. It is also close to shopping, restaurants, and various activities such as swimming, snorkeling, golf, tennis, and horseback riding. Poipu Makai provides an ideal location for vacationers to enjoy the best of Kauai's south shore.

As of March 2024, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Poipu Makai is $386. (Prices vary depending on the specifc unit, and season. Visit the rentals page to see unit rates. Holiday rates are often much higher and the averages don't include the booking and cleaning fees that rentals charge, or Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax).

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Guest Reviews Summary

The following summary is based on an impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units vary considerably.

Guest reviews of the Poipu Makai condo resort on Kauai highlight a generally positive experience, with many guests praising the stunning views, great location, and well-equipped units. The resort seems to offer a variety of amenities, including clean and comfortable accommodations, responsive hosts, and a safe neighborhood. Guests enjoyed watching wildlife from their units, including turtles and dolphins, and appreciated the sunset views. Some units appear to need updates or repairs, and there were a few mentions of issues such as noise, parking difficulties, and occasional maintenance problems. However, the overwhelming sentiment is that the positives far outweigh any negatives, with many guests expressing a desire to return. The resort's proximity to beaches, restaurants, and attractions, along with the inclusion of beach gear and well-stocked kitchens, contributed to an enjoyable stay for most. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 256 guest reviews.

Poipu Makai Reviews


Wonderful perfect family place. Well stocked. Lots of amenities. Poipu beach, Brenneke beach walking distance. Plenty of car parking. Highly recommend!
Margaret M.
December 2023

The 2 bedroom unit was nicely appointed, well equipped and came with a lovely club membership that included swim, pickleball, tennis, fitness and a nice casual restaurant. We loved the sound of the ocean waves crashing on the lava rocks beyond our unit. Sitting on the terrace or the rocks below and watching the sunset was such a treat! The unit was well located for most of our activities (hiking, dining, snorkeling, spelunking, golf, sea turtle watching and more). Each evening we had a rousing game before falling asleep to amazing stars! We could have used another week!
Julie C.
December 2023

I recommend this condo for up to eight folks. Third floor loft requires use of main floor restroom, and shower in one of second floor bathrooms (entry in bedroom.) Community near condo has all you need close by. Snorkeling, beach 20 minutes walk. incredible views of ocean, good food, grocery store near by, pool on property, good restaurants close by. We would visit in the future.
Catherine L.
December 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Kauai. The condo was very well appointed and had the most gorgeous views of the ocean. We saw turtles and dolphins everyday. You can walk over to the resort for cocktails and food. Poipu beach was a very easy walk and the beach was incredible. We had famous Puka Dogs, Hawaiian style hotdogs, you HAVE to try one! If you like to cook you will want for nothing in the kitchen.We had our morning coffee and evening champagne on the patio, overlooking the ocean. The hosts are very kind and helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stacey V.
December 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Kauai. The condo was very well appointed and had the most gorgeous views of the ocean. We saw turtles and dolphins everyday. You can walk over to the resort for cocktails and food. Poipu beach was a very easy walk and the beach was incredible. We had famous Puka Dogs, Hawaiian style hotdogs, you HAVE to try one! If you like to cook you will want for nothing in the kitchen.We had our morning coffee and evening champagne on the patio, overlooking the ocean. The hosts are very kind and helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stacey V.
November 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyable stay and the condo was great.
Luann C.
November 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is stocked with everything you would have in your kitchen at home. Master bedroom was cozy with a comfortable mattress. Extra pillows in the closet. Very nice patio with comfortable furniture. Watched every sunset from the lounge chairs. Loved listening to the waves crashing on the rocks below as we went to sleep and waking up to such a beautiful view. We will definitely try to stay here again. We enjoyed our visit to this beautiful island. Management was responsive when texting a question.
Julie L.
November 2023

Couldn't be a better location for turtle watching, sunsets, and central to island sightseeing. Would recommend to anyone. Neighbors had the Aloha Spirit.
John L.
November 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great view
Mark j D.
October 2023

I can’t say enough about this place! Great location, views and area. Very clean, host was extremely responsive, town is less than 1 min away via car, safe neighborhood, everything you would want/need. The townhouse was very clean, comfy beds and pillows, spacious bathrooms, absolutely excellent. There is a trail right off of the place where you can see some amazing views. This place made our stay!
erin f.
October 2023

The building is super easy to get to plus it’s close to everything.If you need a big car or struggle with backing in this is not the place for you. It’s tight especially on the lower level. The unit is nice and the air conditioning worked well. The second bedroom smelled like a cat lived in it so did the second bathroom. We didn’t use them but beware.The primary bathroom is nice and the bed was super comfortable. There were plenty of pillows and blankets throughout. I only wish the linens were a little nicer. The sunset views are spectacular! We had dinner on the patio a few nights. This unit is not an easy walk to a sandy beach. You will need to drive there. There are ants everywhere, kitchen, bathroom, living room. They are small but you can’t leave anything on the counter. The unit doesn’t feel private. An hour after checkin, my wife just got out of the shower and a maintenance man let himself in to install a blind. We had no warning. There is no blinds on the kitchen window and people walking through the unit can see in. Second day we were leaving for dinner and there was a blender on the doorstep. Again no warning. Later in the week we received a notice they needed us out of the unit to spray for bugs. Great but that day we had plans and needed the unit to get ready. Thirty minutes before they were scheduled to start, my wife gets walked in on by the exterminator. She was dressed but 2nd instance. Even with all the issues we still had a great time.
John S.
October 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic time in Kauai celebrating our 30th anniversary! The property was great and the views were fantastic!
A guest from Sacramento , California
October 2023

House and location were amazing. We had a great time and really enjoyed our time there
Brandon V.
October 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A very nice place to stay, this unit had an outstanding view of (as in >30ft from) the ocean. It is older, so it could use some TLC (e.g. bring your own Roku), but all-in-all it was a pleasant place for a Kauai trip.It is well located for any activities you'll want to undertake!
Anthony S.
September 2023

The property was even better then listed in pictures. Condo was super clean and had all the amenities as far as beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrellas. Easy check in process and the host/manager were very communicative. Kitchen was well appointed with everything you need. Great location was paramount, spent most days watching water, turtles, sunset and stars. Thank you for a 5 star experience, we will be back!
Derek C.
September 2023

The Host (Doug & Candy) was unbelievably fast to respond from the first inquiry about the condo all the way through our stay. The first condo we had in mind didn't work out, so they worked to get us into another one with ocean front view and air conditioning. During our stay, we got up early and sat on the lanai to watch the sun come up. At night, we were back there again watching the moon on the ocean and listening to the waves hit the rocks below. We also were able to see a lot of turtles as well during the day. We explored all four sides of the island during our visit. It was very much appreciated that Doug & Candy provided coolers, beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, etc. to make our trip even easier. Knowing there was a washer/dryer in the condo caused us to pack about 50% lighter than we normally would making the traveling so much easier. We were also pleasantly surprised how well the condo was stocked with supplies such as body wash, shampoo, soap, dishwashing detergent, paper towels, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc. We loved our stay.

September 2023

Excellent condo, awesome view, great location! We have been coming to Kauai for 30+ years and have actually stayed in this unit before. We would consider staying in this condo again! Mahalo!
Deanna M.
September 2023

Very clean condo with good sized bedrooms. Perfect size for our group of 7. Great location close to several beaches, restaurants and shopping. Property manager was helpful and quick to respond to questions while we were onsite. The front door does take some finessing to unlock/open and the AC unit makes a regular buzzing sound that is noticeable when trying to sleep, but otherwise it was perfect. We would definitely stay here again.
Aaron D.
September 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: this unit was in good shape, clean and in a great spot overlooking the crashing waves below. Everything was fine and Kauai relaxing, perfect weather.
Dennis N.
September 2023

Nice location with a great view. Multiple beaches and plenty of food nearby.
ZACH C.
September 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed this lovely home for our family trip to Kauai! The rental had everything we needed for a relaxing trip. We especially loved the sunset view from the lanai right on the water. With just a short walk down the beach path, we also had a great sunrise view. Having the beach equipment - umbrella, chairs, beach towels was really helpful. The air conditioning worked well and kept us comfortable. The owner was very responsive and corrected one issue. We appreciated the available parking, but be aware that there are steps from the parking to the unit when you have luggage to manage.
John P.
August 2023

Just as described. Beautiful view. Great location.
Julie L.
August 2023

Enjoyed it
Deepinder B.
August 2023

The apartment is at an incredible location, amazing views and great communication with host !
Donna M.
August 2023

We had such a nice time, my BFF and my 50th friendversary trip. Views were spectacular, rainbows and turtles and waves crashing right there!
Annette S.
August 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Previous 2 stays were at the condo just down the road from where we stay this was a 2 story condo and at our age requested a single story condo because my wife has a hard time with stairs. The E-1 was a very nice unit with no stair in the unit, BuTTT it was necessary to navigate 27 stairs to just get to the entrance door. Everytime we had to leave for somethig it meant navigating the 27 stairs, so the rep must not have been familiar with the property.Only thing about the condo was the eletric stove top. all burner knobs were worn and mis labels as far as the power controls. Burned many a dinner before we just stopped using stove top. Nice property except for that,
robert h.
August 2023

Great location, well equipped kitchen, comfortable and clean condo. Excellent communication about check-in procedures. My only complaint was that the tennis courts were closed for lanai furniture storage (not sure why furniture was being stored here or why this was the location chosen). When I reached out to the property manager about this and a suggestion for an alternate place to play, I did not receive any response. A disappointment as my family was looking forward to playing some tennis. Also note there is now construction taking place in the adjacent lot, making it a bit noisy during the day which was not an issue for us as we were out and about each day.
Shauna D.
August 2023

We had an amazing trip! We loved the location, short walk to ship wreck beach and Poipo beach. Every morning we loved watching the sunrise from the edge of the property and taking a walk down to poipo beach to see the turtles. Our teen girls loved having their own space upstairs in the loft. The condo is equipped with all that you need to make your stay easy and comfortable. We are sad to go and can’t wait to come back!
Emilie W.
August 2023

Upon arriving, the check in process was easy. However, the photos were quite deceiving. The condo is an older condo that has not been deep cleaned in quite some time. The condo is actually three stories on the second floor of the main building. The stairs inside are coming apart and very steep. It is in need of paint and the cupboards in the kitchen need to be scrubbed. The dishes needed to be washed before use. The view from the master was beautiful, but the curtains were rusty and dirty. The tv also had a big line going down the center of it. Lastly, we had to be extra careful on the lanai as the railing was deemed unstable. There was construction netting up with a warning. We were not told in advance that the condos were under construction. The construction made relaxing by the pool impossible.
Shannon S.
August 2023

Great quiet location with beautiful sunrises.
Peggy F.
July 2023

The place is nice and comfortable, the view on the sea is gorgeous. The location is ok with an easy trip to restaurants and beaches. Furniture is old but ok
Francesco P.
July 2023

Beautiful view, but guest beds were not comfortable. You could feel the springs.
Susan
July 2023

The Poipu Makai has a stunning location and view right outside the patio. The week was humid and we were thankful for the highly effective and quiet air conditioning, which made for good nights sleep. The beds and couch were very comfortable with ample linens and towels. It was very nice to have a dishwasher and laundry. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to cook. We cooked all of our meals here. The location couldn’t be better. We were able to walk to Poipu beach after dinner to watch sunsets. It was an easy drive to several beaches and Waimea canyon. The condo and surrounding area was quiet, peaceful, and well maintained. There is a small short path just outside the condo that led down to the lava rock shore. We went down there several times because it was so accessible and easy. It was fun to explore the shore this way, especially with kids. Check in process was easy and communication was great. I would recommend staying here and would do so again!
ALEX J M.
July 2023

The property smell bad, furniture are out of date, beds are in very bad condition my mom and sister got a back pain because of those beds, We did not like this property at all. We have been in this Island before and this is the worst property We have ever been to.
William G.
July 2023

Our family of 6 loved this condo! The views from the Lanai were the best - that's where we spent most of our time when we were home! We were walking distance from beaches (we went to Brenneche's or Poipu Beach every day), close to ports to tour the Na Pali Coast, close enough to Waimea Canyon. And tons of restaurants within a 10 minute drive. We would highly recommend!
Jessica F.
July 2023

Awesome ocean views from multiple rooms. Well-equipped and decorated home.
Kathleen C.
June 2023

This property is all about the view. You watch and hear huge waves breaking along the coastline. We saw turtles swimming in the water every day and even dolphins playing in the waves from the balcony. The sunsets were perfect ever evening. This is a true 3 bedroom 3 bath property. I would consider the upstairs the master as it has the bigger bathroom and bedroom has a peek a boo view. The pool is only for dipping. We used the grill daily. The condo was perfectly stocked which was fantastic! They really have thought of making your life easy if you are staying her. The only down side is the balcony is too small to have a chaise lounge. There is a dining room table for 6 outside. We would sit on the dining room chairs to read and look at the view. I would stay again as the view is so perfect! You just can’t get this view at any hotel.
Gail M.
June 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great time, everything worked as it was suppose to. Unit had nice extras for the beach, chairs, masks, umbrella, etc.
Dan H.
June 2023

Amazing location, stunning view. It's possible to see turtles (we saw them every day!) and dolphins (we saw them once) right from the edge. The are great cliff walks very nearby, and beaches you can walk to in both directions. Stand up, look along the coast to your right, and there are stunning sunsets every evening! The apartment was well stocked, and comfortable. The only thing is you'll be arguing about who has the bedroom with the view! Everything was good about our stay. The only thing was the freezer was frozen shut when we got there! We manager to pry it open so we could make ice cubes, and use it for ice cream of course! There was plenty of kitchenware, bedding, and there were some towels for the beach. Sitting at the outside table was a delight, morning and night! Thank you for making your accommodation available to us!
Jenny G.
June 2023

We absolutely loved our time in Kauai and a big part of it was because of this beautiful property. It was welcoming and clean and the check in/out process was seamless. The condo was super close to beautiful beaches, shopping and has a lot of great food options. We started our day drinking coffee on the lanai each morning. What a treat! The condo has everything ready to go to the beach which was super helpful. They have a binder with helpful advice and directions to everything that you’ll need from groceries to finding excursions. One thing that we didn’t think to bring was our pickle ball set to play on their courts. We will definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Danielle I.
June 2023

We absolutely loved our stay at this property! It’s hard to describe how beautiful the view is and how amazing it is to watch the huge turtles in the surf. I have stayed at many VRBO properties and this one by far had the best amenities to make the stay comfortable. The kitchen is so well stocked with cooking pots/pans/plates/glassware and it was also so nice to have k cups supplied as well as cooking staples like olive oil and some spices etc.. we had an incredible 3 nights there. The AC was great for nighttime sleeping and it was nice to wash our clothes as we had come from a hotel. The location is great for walking to the beach or hiking or walking to restaurants. We loved Brennekes ! And it was cool to see all the turtles across from there at dusk. I highly recommend this property and would go back more if it wasn’t so far from Boston!! Our stay was amazing! Mahalo !
Susan K.
June 2023

We loved our stay here! It was the perfect place for our family of five adults to come back to every day and relax and enjoy the view, which is fantastic, either sitting inside or outside or while fixing a meal. Between us, we probably took 50 photos of the sunsets. The condo itself is first class with lovely artwork and coral pieces around. The Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail, a short distance away, is a nice place to watch sunrises, and it is also possible to walk to several beaches. Highly recommend!
Melissa R.
June 2023

Truly enjoyed staying at this property. It was clean, tidy, and inviting. Decor and amenities were on point. No issues. I even liked the exterior condo suite entry door that provided us some additional peace of mind when using the screen door for air flow. Great location as Poipu/Koloa has a lot of options available. But the truly exceptional feature is the view from the lanai. We loved sitting outside to view the sunrises, sunsets, and everything in between. It was very cathartic. Everyone we ran into at the complex was pleasant and had that aloha spirit. I would definitely stay at this property for a future visit to the island. THANK YOU so much for your hospitality.
Kiesha J.
June 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful vacation but coming home to the condo after a day of exploring the island was a bit disappointing. The condo had lots of thoughtful amenities. It was clean but in disrepair. Window blinds are broken in lots of obvious places. The sliding door gets stuck. The oven was filthy with black, burned crust. It’s also a noisy condo compared to others we’ve stayed at with your company.
Scott A.
June 2023

Great location. The best pool. Our twin 5 yr old girls love the pool. It was just the right size for everyone and super clean.
Adam S.
June 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoy the place, well decorated and, gorgeous location. We had beautiful sunset pictures.
Brian A.
June 2023

There were signs on all the lanai railings saying “Danger, keep away from railing. Lanai railings are under review for structural integrity.” The pictures of the lanai in this listing do not show this warning sign. It is important to disclose this safety hazard to people before they book so they can make an informed decision. The property management company failed to disclose this to us. Directly adjacent to this property is a new luxury housing development being built. In the pictures of this listing there are pictures of the ocean view as can be seen from the lanai. The large grassy area in these pictures has been divided into 10 ocean front lots. At the time of our stay, two houses were being built and three more lots were being prepared for houses to be put on them. Not only was our ocean view obstructed by this, but we were woken up by construction noise at 6:45 – 7:00am every day (except on the weekend). By the time these houses are finished being built, the view of the ocean will be mostly blocked by the houses. While we know the property owner/ management company has no control over what happens on an adjacent property, they do have control over disclosing the noise, dust, and inconvenience of loud construction going on next door. Additionally, the property owner / management company needs to accurately portray what the view from the lanai looks like now that construction is obstructing it. The property management company was hard to get ahold of and unresponsive.
Mark and Apryle B.
June 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This condo is all about the view and location. It has an absolutely magnificent view, and sitting on the lanai was amazing. We could see turtles and dolphins, which was really neat.The staff at Kauai Vacation rentals are all very professional and responsive. Great to work with all around!The condo itself definitely needs some upgrades. The kitchen is nice, and the bathrooms have been partially remodeled. However, it has old carpet, a broken pocket door to the primary bathroom shower and toilet (with a burlap curtain in place that doesn't even reach the ground). The condo could use a thorough cleaning - especially the dust build-up on the baseboards and old furniture. But again, the view makes up for all of that!
Jennifer T.
June 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I bypassed other rentals when zeroing in on this one...thrilled that I did! Beautiful, inviting, comfy condo. Ground floor, walk out to grass, flowers, steps to walkable rock outcrop on the ocean. Sand not required for us. The Poipu Beach Athletic membership was a great surprise, used it & loved it, more than the plunge pool that was also inviting "at home". Great spot for exploring Poipu area and jumping off to Waimea beauty. We appreciated comments about many steps from parking lot, very manageable for spry folks. E 1, Everything 1st class.
Lynne G.
May 2023

This is a lovely property and the view is spectacular. Loads of turtles to see from the balcony and the occasional dolphin!
Linda S.
May 2023

Fabulous stay- Doug and Candy were totally responsive and helpful. The condo was everything we hoped for - so peaceful listening to the ocean, watching sea turtles and walking to beaches and the Hyatt. Hopefully we’ll return for a future visit- Mahalo to Kauai and all the beautiful people who call this home‼️
Suzanne G.
May 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoy the place, well decorated and, gorgeous location. We had beautiful sunset pictures.
Brian A.
May 2023

The vacation rental in Poipu was wonderful. The view is absolutely beautiful, makes you not want to leave the condo. Beds were comfortable. Place was clean and ready for our arrival. Nicely decorated as well. Couple of things that need attention are the fridge/ freezer and knobs on stove. Otherwise good, and management was very prompt. The only thing I would say that I was not a fan of was having to pay for use of the aquatic park, regardless if you used it. We went one day for approximately 1.5 hours. If I wanted that type of vacation I would have booked an all inclusive. Hawaii has the most beautiful beaches, you don’t need a spot like that. Otherwise, would recommend this spot. Thanks
Irene H.
May 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great vacation rental. Very clean. Beautiful view. Loved watching the turtles! Quiet and peaceful.
Leslie G.
May 2023

We saw sea turtles swimming by all day long, one sea lion, and distant whale spouts off our lanai…it was amazing. The condo accommodated 5 adults and two children easily and was a 15 minute walk to Poipu Beach. I would definitely recommend this getaway to families.
Rose M.
May 2023

Amazing views of sea turtles, dolphins, whales and rainbows 🌈 from our balcony. Prefect location in Poipu, walking distance to Poipu Beach, Brennecke’s Beach Broiler, Shipwreck Beach and the Hyatt, plus Whaler’s Shopping Village. Great value and size for the location, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo except it desperately is in need of a major update. All the appliances worked, but very old and tired. The shower in the larger bedroom sprayed onto the floor because of half glass.wall. There was no fan on the second bath nor a window for ventilation.. We didn’t want to walk barefoot on the carpet as it looked really old. The condo grounds definitely needed more maintenance, just wasn’t very nice, but you couldn’t beat the location. So overall, we were happy with our condo. Missing Poipu already.
gabrielle t.
May 2023

Clean, close to beaches, easy access to everything!
Michelle W.
May 2023

My husband and I stayed here for our 25th wedding anniversary. We loved the location: open the sliding doors to let it the sound of the waves,. go out the front door for the choir of bird song! We enjoyed breakfast and sea-turtle watching from the deck in the morning, and cocktails and sunset-gazing in the evening. We enjoyed having the A/C when we came in from a hike, or to cool our room at night. The kitchen was fantastically stocked with every utensil we could desire. The light and beachy interior was clean and tastefully decorated. The hosts were very friendly and speedy responding to any questions we had.
Eric A.
April 2023

Beautiful sunrise and sunset views every day usually accompanied by a rainbow. We could watch the sea turtles in the surf from our balcony. No beach access on site - a short walk down the road. Definitely a different vibe here in Poipu compared to our stay in Hanalei. We didn’t use the pool (it’s small), but walked to Brennekes and Poipu beach parks to snorkel and see the turtles and monk seals on the beach. Poipu beach park has the one calm “kiddie pool” area if you aren’t into the waves. Apartment is well stocked and you will not be wakened by roosters here! From here we visited Waimea canyon and did a snorkel boat tour of the NāPali coast which was amazing. Pods of spinner dolphins followed our catamaran almost like they were performing for us! We would definitely stay here again.
Diane U.
April 2023

Thanks for sharing you lovely home it was well equipped, great location. The view’s amazing. The path up front all the way to shipwreck beach was beautiful. We seen whales daily and turtles.
Yvonne G.
April 2023

Amazing views of ocean, crashing waves, turtles, whales and even dolphins our last day. Very close to everything in the Poipu/Koloa area.
BILL S.
April 2023

Backyard has the best view, perfect place to see sea turtles and whales, will stay again
Eva A.
April 2023

One of the most gorgeous vacation rentals we have ever stayed in. The view is absolutely perfect. Saw whales and many turtles from the balcony. The interior of condo is well decorated and spacious. The upper level master has a spa feel to it. Bathroom with soaker tub and separate shower. Essentially all amenities provided toilet paper, trash bags, laundry detergent. Beach towels, chairs, umbrellas and coolers also available for use. Doug and Candy make the check in/out processes super easy Highly recommend. Pictures don’t do this property justice. Our family loved the property and location
Cindy K.
April 2023

We were very pleased with this rental - you cannot beat the views from the lanai - Had a small problem but the host responded immediately and the situation was resolved. The rental was well stocked with essentials.

April 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property location was even better than the pictures with fantastic views and accessibility to the shoreline. We'll be working on booking this same location again next year !!
Paul B.
April 2023

This was a great rental. Lots of space, and excellent views, and great management. This rental was worth all the money. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. There was room enough for 8 people, we had 4 adults and 4 kids. There were beach items, and lots of towels, and plenty of dishes to prepare many different food items. Our favorite part was watching the turtles and the whales and hearing the waves crashing on the rocks below the lanai. The pool is on the small side, but was perfect for our younger kids. We used the grill multiple times during our stay, and all the workers/staff/neighbors were friendly and kind. We had a few appliance issues during the stay, but they got them fixed as soon as they reasonably could. The beaches are a short walk away and the all of us had so much fun snorkeling and swimming. We greatly appreciated our time spent at this condo! Thanks to the owners and management for our wonderful time spent in Kauai!
Sarah S.
April 2023

This gorgeous house has the most amazing views I have ever seen. We watched turtles swimming from our window every day. The location is outstanding and a brief walk to Poipu beach where there were turtles and seals sleeping on the beach, benches for picnics and pristine sand for playing and sunbathing. Short walk to the beautiful Hyatt and its restaurants. The beds are comfortable and the 2 story home would easily accommodate 6 adults in the 3 bedrooms. There are also pull-out couches. Fully equipped kitchen with a dining table indoors and a lovely dining table on the lanai for outdoor dining. Upstairs loft with a comfortable L shaped couch and large screen TV. The bathrooms are recently remodeled and lovely. Doug and Candy were very responsive by text for any help and questions. I loved Kauai and cannot wait to return.
suzanne s.
April 2023

The condo is very comfortable and included all of the amenities for a very pleasant stay. We enjoyed whale watching each day from the lanai and walks along the nearby paved path directly to either Shipwreck or Poipu Beach. Clear and regular communications with the property manager made check-in and check-out very efficient.
Bryan
April 2023

What a view! Turtles everyday, you can watch them forage in the waves right from your deck. Whales and dolphins, too. The ocean view fills the wide windows in the main room. You can explore small tide pools and dip in the pool. A good central location to set off to various destinations. The house was comfortable and well furnished. Great to have AC that can be individually controlled in each room.
Alisa S.
April 2023

This property is perfect for family!! Great location, amenities, and the view is amazing 🐳
Cindy C.
April 2023

Overall a great place. Communication in regard to refrigerator/freezer issue ahead of time would have been appreciated. Lost some food in the freezer. When we called they were aware of the issue and a part was on order, but again no notice until we called. We enjoyed the location and overall the place was great. Minor housekeeping issues should be looked at.
Stephen S.
March 2023

This property is so well located. On the water, beautiful views, beach walking in either direction in minutes, local shops, fun restaurants.... It is also fairly quiet, except for the crashing of the surf. A great place to stay if you want to explore Kauai, after you soak in the morning quiet and ocean view from the lanai.
Dawn N.
March 2023

This condo was great for our family to celebrate some milestone birthdays, while watching sunsets at night! Highly recommended!
Lana R.
March 2023

We were in town for a wedding at the Hyatt. One couple and two singles. It was a great walking distance to the wedding hotel and good for sleeping our group with having our own bathrooms. Beautiful views. Really enjoyed our stay.
April F.
March 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Carpet soaked in rain 2' into room, but "Remove your shoes" sign remains. Sounds like horses live upstairs. Mildewed carpet 20 yrs. old. Washing machine gets out of balance easily. Terrible noise. Walks across room.
A guest from Richmond Hill, GA
March 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Too many stairs to get to the property door. The view is perfect with the vast view of the water.
Veronica G.
March 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed walking to Poipu Beach and Shipwreck Beach on a daily basis. Both were easy walking distance from the condo. Watching sunset from the property was wonderful as well.
Carol H.
March 2023

We loved our stay. The condo was roomy and well appointed. We had wonderful views from the patio. We could walk the shoreline in either direction for miles. We saw whales, dolphins and turtles daily.
Linda K.
March 2023

This property was a winner for us, it was exactly as described. The hosts were so accommodating!!! We were a 2 couples traveling in Feb. for a quick getaway. The price seemed very reasonable for the location and amenities. It is not a new property but we were okay with that. We knew we would be out and about a lot, the nice beaches are a 5 min car ride, we even walked to shipwreck beach in 20 min, the walk takes you by the incredible grounds of the Grand Hyatt. The location of this property is perfect, No air-conditioning but this was not an issue for us, it was cooler at night and we were there in Feb. so it was pretty rainy for a good chunk of our stay. There is a really small pool but we didn’t use it. We preferred the beaches. We picked up some fresh fish at a fish market and cooked some meals in our unit, they had everything we needed. Sat outside in the morning and watched whales. Saw the most incredible rainbow ever too!
Kathleen S.
March 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Too many stairs to get to the property door. The view is perfect with the vast view of the water.
Veronica G.
March 2023

A well-appointed ground-floor condo with a large lanai opening on to a wonderful sunset view over the Pacific. The lounges on the lanai are a great location for sun for most of the day and protected from the trade winds. The unit is quite comfortable and an easy walk to Brennecke's Beach, Poipu Beach Park and Waiohai Beach. A gas barbecue grill and a small swimming pool are steps away in the condo complex. Access to the Poipu Beach Athletic Club is available and a huge selling point for the unit. We walked or ran the roughly 1.3 miles from the condo to the club everyday to work out. Good workout facilities and classes as well as resort-style swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts. Poipu Makai E1 is a solid choice if you are looking for an oceanfront condo in Poipu.
Tim G.
March 2023

Fivn Stars to the property manager Evelyn. VERY responsive. Had a TV problem..repalced it the same day. Had issues with the washing machine...offered to have our laundry done...wow. While the unit was nice, needed quite a bit of updating. also, should probably mention in the listing summery that both bedrooms are on the second floor of the unit. Views were nice, saw whales just about every day
Jerry S.
March 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful inside and out! Great way to start the day with breakfast on the balcony and to end the day with a cocktail on the deck watching the sunset. We will be back. Beautiful neighborhood and pretty beach trails close to the condo.
Karen S.
March 2023

The property was awesome. Beautiful property and view from balcony was outstanding
donna G.
February 2023

We loved our stay here (Dec 2022). The space was clean. The balcony looks out onto the ocean where we could see whales and sea turtles. There is an outcropping of rocks where you can walk and there are dozens of sea turtles easily seen playing in the waves. The complex is located between Poipu Beach and Shipwreck Beach, both within a 15-minute walk or 5-minute drive. The apartment was well equipped and had space for all of us. The loft bedroom accommodated 4 teenagers well, and the AC unit kept it cool. The heat exchanger for the AC system is on the balcony and makes the balcony a little warmer and noisier (seems like all units have this), but we still enjoyed a lot of time on the balcony. Chad was very responsive and helpful. We would highly recommend this place!
Michelle S.
February 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Hot water heater was broken for 2 full days and needed to be replaced. Smoke alarm was broken and incessantly made sounds for 2 hours. Both issues were fixed but are examples that the condition of the appliances and maintenance of apartment caused our stay to be much less than optimal. View makes up for a lot of negatives but I would expect that paying 5,000$ for our stay everything would have worked and not needed maintenance to come multiple times. Late checkout request was denied, also disheartening as we had a 4pm flight out.
Corey B.
February 2023

The location is awesome but that’s were the awesome ends. While generally clean the condo is in major need of an update top to bottom. One note- the slatted bathroom doors are filthy and gross and dirty pans in cupboards gave us pause. The coolers were nice but some maintenance needs to be done as the install is falling apart and letting warm humid air in. Also at the very least please get some new pillows.
Julie S.
February 2023

We had planned for our week at the condo to be the perfect sisters’ reunion. And it would have been, if the owners had done due diligence with maintenance before we arrived. On day 2, we discovered that a loose shower faucet upstairs was leaking water into the kitchen light fixture downstairs (dripping on my sister’s head as she made dinner). The water had filled the kitchen fluorescent light fixture and was attracting a swarm of fruit flies. On day 3, the repair person emptied the light fixture – but couldn’t fix the upstairs shower faucet. On day 5, one of the bedroom air conditioning units started buzzing intermittently – too loud to sleep through during the hot nights. We were told this noise happens when the AC filters need cleaning, and to just turn it off. By our last night at the condo, all 3 bedroom AC units were buzzing – so loudly in the loft bedroom that I couldn’t sleep through it and had to spend the night on the downstairs couch. Which would have been fine, if the downstairs half-bath toilet hadn’t been running constantly during our week at the condo. That last night, I had to MacGyver the toilet tank, to get it to stop cycling every few minutes so I could sleep. My note to the owners is this: don't make your customers spend their week being technical support for your maintenance issues. A final note: you need a new Guest Memory book in the house; all pages in the existing book are filled. You would know this if you checked the details in between guest stays.
Mary S.
February 2023

Everything was wonderful and the view was spectacular !!
Don N.
February 2023

Beautiful property and view! Great communication.
Nancy A.
February 2023

Three sisters and their spouses came together to spend a week on Kauai. This was a wonderful experience and location!

February 2023

Beautiful spacious and well stocked penthouse - sit and have coffee and watch the wales and dolphins playing in the ocean couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay with our daughter. Son in law and 10 month old baby - Candy and Doug are so professional and quick to respond We will definitely be back
Bill A.
February 2023

This is an amazing condo with million dollar view and location. Whales and turtles everyday to great us and we would stay again. The only issue was how dirty the place was, including dirty sheets, kitchen and dirty underwear with pad in the main bedroom. We washed the sheets grabbed cleaning supplies at Walmart and took care of iit and it was amazing after that. Management was responsive and offered to refund some but then we never heard back from them and no refund for cleaning. Even after all of that we would not hesitate to stay again and again!! This place is amazing.
Jim K.
February 2023

Was great. Did miss having dining room table. Suggestion to replace knobs on stove. #'are missing. Fun time😀
Susan L.
January 2023

Everything about this property was great - ease of check-in, was very responsive whenever I contacted, stocked with essentials, last but not least location.
Mimi S.
January 2023

Amazing view. We saw lots of whales just sitting on the lanai. We enjoyed using all the beach toys, chairs, snorkel gear that is in the room. Kitchen had everything we needed and more. Washer and dryer great with kids. Pool/hot tub and bbq area were really nice. Loved using the walking path right next to the unit. The only thing I could mention is you do have to use stairs to get up to unit which was not a problem for us, but I don’t remember seeing that in the details.
Krista F.
January 2023

Thanks so much for renting your condo to us. Incredible views and right on the water. We could see the whales and sea turtles from our balcony -- and one seal! The owners were super responsive and everything was as promised.
Eric M.
January 2023

Although the storm that blew threw didn't allow us to spend much time in the water, the condo was wonderfully stocked with everything needed to hit the beach! The kitchen had everything necessary and the community BBQ was great too. There was enough room for everything to have some space, as well as, good size living/dining room for meals. I would highly recommend this condo, and Chad was very easy to work with - quick communication and very friendly. All in all it was a great family vacation!
Launa K.
January 2023

This property is one of the older complexes on Poipu. The location is stunning-especially the views from the deck and grounds. The pool was perfect. Communication with the property manager was seemless.
Angie A.
January 2023

We enjoyed our stay and the beautiful walks to views and beaches. The workout facility is off-site and a long walk/drive - wish that would have been noted. Whales from the patio every night and turtles every AM!
Danielle M.
January 2023


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