Had a great visit! Property was as described, fantastic views and great location! Lots of conveniences in the room as well as helpful tips about restaurants to do and things nearby. Would definitely recommend and hope to stay here again on a future visit!
January 2024
My wife and I loved this place. The apartment was clean, had an epic view from the Lanai (we saw spinner dolphins jumping and even multiple humpback whales breaching directly from the seats!). The AC helped and the dehumidifier made a huge difference with the humid environment, definitely a plus. We very much enjoyed the full kitchen and the views the most. Location was amazing too, with the side gate walk to Poipu Beach making it very accessible for turtle viewing and snorkling!! Definitely enjoyed Kalapaki Joe's happy hour, walking from here! Thanks!
Krzysztof B.
January 2024
This is a nice unit with comfortable beds and good indoor furniture. The property management company was great and very responsive.
However there are some small updates needed. The Lanai needs an outdoor table with an umbrella as the sun is VERY intense & hot if there are no clouds in the sky. We found there were some afternoons when we could not sit outside for more than 10 minutes.
Some basic additional kitchen items are needed, such as basic metal sheet pan, cork boards, large cutting boards.
The bathroom in the master bedroom needs to be updated soon.
Nancy M.
January 2024
Amazing view - that's what you're paying for so enjoy it. Turtles, Dolphins and Whale sightings daily from the balcony. Overall condo and property is very nice and clean but not luxury or extremely large. We had 5 in our party which was about max. Bed and mattresses very firm....european style. Living room is small for 4 people but comfortable. Pool was not heated which made swimming in January not much of an option. Location is short walk from downtown and beaches. Would recommend and stay again....especially if the pool heater was working.
Brian W.
January 2024
We have stayed at this property three times now. This is by far the best unit we have stayed at. The family room has expansive views of the ocean, water splashing on the rocks and sunset every night. The primary bedroom upstairs also has stunning views and it is a great way to wind down the the day on the upstairs balcony. We were able to cook any of the meals we wanted to while staying in with the fully equipped kitchen. You can walk to the beach and there is plenty of beach equipment provided. You are only a short drive from many of the great places to eat and drink nearby. We will certainly stay here again.
Bobby B.
January 2024
This property was excellent from top to bottom, the host has clearly put lots of effort and touches onto the home. All appliances in good working order, beds super comfortable, decor and kitchen upgrades very nice. But undeniably the best thing about this condo is the lanai and the oceanfront view. The listing pictures reflect reality. Sunrises, sunsets, turtles, whales, crashing waves, you name it. It was even awesome to sit on the lanai listening to the crashing waves in near total darkness except for the night sky. Our kids loved the pool area and that it was a short walk to Brennecke and Poipu Beaches. Would love to come back someday!
Neil A.
January 2024
This condo is all about the full ocean view from the lanai. Kitchen was small, but relatively well stocked. We didn’t use the pool, but it looked great. Nicely situated condo, walking distance to Poipu Beach and Shipwreck. Owner was very responsive to our needs. I would say a tight squeeze in the second bedroom for two adults, but master bedroom is roomy. Great place for a family who wants lovely time together in a gorgeous location.
Jill K.
January 2024
The location is superb! The property was nice and the AC worked great! We loved our stay there. The only thing that wasn’t clear in the description was that the third bed was a blow up mattress. It ended up working out for us since it was still comfortable as we did have to use it for bed space. Since it wasn’t a deal breaker, we would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend this property.
Vicki E.
January 2024
This property was one of our favorites. We will definitely return. The views from our lanai were the best. We enjoyed watching turtles, whales, dolphins and the sunsets. The property was clean and well equipped. Looking forward to our next visit.
Dawn B.
January 2024
This was the perfect place to spend 10 days to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary! The spectacular setting allowed us to view gorgeous sunrises and sunsets form the lanai every day. Plus, we saw whales and dolphins and sea turtles just below the break wall. The crashing waves lulled us to sleep every night. The pool was wonderful and the beach was just a short and easy walk. The grounds were also well maintained. We would definitely love to come back again. We also appreciate the management company turning on the lights for us the evening we arrived since our flight was delayed for three hours.
Carter S.
January 2024
This two bedroom property is conveniently located in Poipu Shores which is a short walk to Poipu Beach in one direction to see the turtles come to shore every night and Shipwreck beach in the other direction to hike the Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail. If you like the sound of waves crashing into the rocky shore, it doesn't get much better than this condo.
Becky V.
January 2024
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 convenient location near the beach. We walked outside everyday to watch the turtles near the show. Easily visible from the shared backyard. Near the pool. Used washer/dryer everyday. No one was there at the office over the holiday weekend but they dropped off a parking permit the next day after we left a message on the machine.
Mervin J.
January 2024
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Location/view is amazing. Condo is similar to staying in a budget motel due to be dated / uncomfortable / kitchen missing key items.
The Condo is privately owned and managed by a large corporation. We learned from the management company that ownership has recently changed and there are plans for future remodel.
Until then, know that there is very little privacy in this condo as all of the doors have slates instead of being solid. Sounds / voices move easily between the 3 rooms. The twin beds in the 2nd bedroom are overly used and extremely uncomfortable. The pool and bath towels are limited, small and thin. Bed linens are well used. On a positive, air conditioning has recently been installed in the 3 rooms and all living / dinning room furniture appears newly added. The king mattress in the master room seems new as well.
Suggestions for future guests - bring a few of your personal beach towels. You will want something of better size and quality during your visit. If you plan to cook meals during your visit, bring a few items from home such as salt/pepper as the kitchen is bare and ingredients are expensive on the island. As noted by an earlier review, the kitchen knives will not cut through a lemon or pineapple well.
During our visit, we did reach out to the management company of our struggles with the Condo and were told future changes were planned so please try again at a later date.
Cristen S.
January 2024
The condo had everything we needed from kitchen supplies to beach supplies. The AC worked perfectly, and we had an easy time with parking and check in. Our absolute favorite part was the view! We saw whales and (many) turtles right off the balcony. The location was central to everything we wanted to do, too.
Natalie T.
January 2024
The scenery is so perfect you don’t want to leave. I could watch the turtles all day.
Rachel D.
January 2024
Fantastic location, right on the oceanfront with waves crashing in all day and night which is rare. Quick walk to the beach and good area all around. Great responsiveness from the host. Highly recommended.
Aman S.
January 2024
Location: amazing, like being on the beach but private, shady, and cleaner!
Condo: amazing; no salt/pepper but that’s easy and cheap; super clean, well stocked otherwise
Property Managers: amazingly responsive!
Carol G.
January 2024
Fantastic location, right on the oceanfront with waves crashing in all day and night which is rare. Quick walk to the beach and good area all around. Great responsiveness from the host. Highly recommended.
Aman S.
January 2024
I don’t usually leave a review, but this condo was above and beyond what I expected, so I just had to! This is our third trip to Kauai, 5th trip to Hawaii.
Communication with Cynthia was always easy and fast. I appreciate her responding quickly, even to let me know where she bought her beautiful coffee cups.
The kitchen was amazing; we cooked most of our meals there. It had every possible gadget you could think of, her cookware was nicer than what I had at home, and I loved all of the glassware, from champagne glasses to freezer beer mugs.
Towels were abundant, including hair twists and Turkish beach towels. I enjoyed the lovely Hawaiian
Bath products. There were Beach chairs, coolers, boogey boards and pool toys, everything you could ask for.
Finally, the view was amazing! We watched turtles, dolphins, and whales from the balcony.
This truly was one of the best beach houses we have stayed in.
Maureen L.
January 2024
I don’t usually leave a review, but this condo was above and beyond what I expected, so I just had to! This is our third trip to Kauai, 5th trip to Hawaii.
Communication with Cynthia was always easy and fast. I appreciate her responding quickly, even to let me know where she bought her beautiful coffee cups.
The kitchen was amazing; we cooked most of our meals there. It had every possible gadget you could think of, her cookware was nicer than what I had at home, and I loved all of the glassware, from champagne glasses to freezer beer mugs.
Towels were abundant, including hair twists and Turkish beach towels. I enjoyed the lovely Hawaiian
Bath products. There were Beach chairs, coolers, boogey boards and pool toys, everything you could ask for.
Finally, the view was amazing! We watched turtles, dolphins, and whales from the balcony.
This truly was one of the best beach houses we have stayed in.
Maureen L.
January 2024
Beautiful condo in a great location.
Jacob B.
January 2024
Beautiful condo in a great location.
Jacob B.
December 2023
Unreal view from the deck and bedroom. Waves crashing below. It looked like a turtle aquarium below looking down from the deck and from the pool deck. Also saw whales and dolphins. Really enjoyed the pool and working out at the athletic club. Couldn’t ask for a better location to experience the ocean.
Bret B.
December 2023
Unreal view from the deck and bedroom. Waves crashing below. It looked like a turtle aquarium below looking down from the deck and from the pool deck. Also saw whales and dolphins. Really enjoyed the pool and working out at the athletic club. Couldn’t ask for a better location to experience the ocean.
Bret B.
December 2023
Loved our stay at Poipu Shores. Amazing views and easy access to the beach.
Jacob B.
December 2023
Loved our stay at Poipu Shores. Amazing views and easy access to the beach.
Jacob B.
December 2023
The scenery is so perfect you don’t want to leave. I could watch the turtles all day.
Rachel D.
December 2023
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We stayed here for a week with 6 adults. We had a great time at this condo! The location is amazing. Walkable to Brenneke's and Shipwreck, perfect sunset views from the lanai and no noise except the waves. (Though the waves could be exceedingly loud at times and did require the windows shut in order to sleep!). This is what you are paying for with this condo.
The beds were clean and comfortable and there were plenty of nice towels, but I will echo the other reviewers that you should not expect luxury here--the kitchen furnishings and lanai furnishings are very basic and a bit worn. The place is a bit small for 6 adults--the dining table seats 6 which is nice, but the living area only has seats for 4, so we ended up pulling over some dining chairs when we wanted to watch TV. The kitchen is pretty small, but was fine as long as we only had 2 people in it at a time. The floors are tile throughout.
We had a few maintenance issues while staying here, but they were dealt with with impressive promptness!
Overall we had a wonderful week here! For the amount of money we spent on this condo for our group of 6 adults, I do think I'd probably do it differently next time though--something larger and more luxurious, even if it were less convenient to the beaches and views.
Jill M.
December 2023
The location of this condo could not be better, sitting on the top floor, less than 75 feet from the crashing surf of the ocean! The property was clean, if somewhat dated, but the space was overall well, equipped and comfortable. The responsiveness and communication with, the manager, COREY, was outstanding. We are already planning our return visit next year...
Cameron M.
December 2023
The location of this condo could not be better, sitting on the top floor, less than 75 feet from the crashing surf of the ocean! The property was clean, if somewhat dated, but the space was overall well, equipped and comfortable. The responsiveness and communication with, the manager, COREY, was outstanding. We are already planning our return visit next year...
Cameron M.
December 2023
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This condo is in one of the best locations with amazing views of the ocean, turtles and crashing waves. The layout of the unit is great, but it is in sad need of a lot of TLC.I was informed that it will be renovated in the spring. However, the unit was not very clean and all furniture and fixed structures need replacing and or cleaned. We had to call to get some general maintenance while there to the dishwasher and electrical socket. We did have a great time despite this with amazing weather and enjoyed the pool and access to the beaches. I checked no to recommending to a friend in its current state but hope in the future I can.
Shelley S.
December 2023
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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:
Property management employees were wonderful to work with, and the location of the property was amazing. We had everything we needed for our stay. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Marian I.
December 2023
This place is right above the coastline and you hear the waves crashing as you fall asleep at night. The beds are super comfortable too. The pool has great view and the waves occasionally splash up on the deck of the pool which we thought was awesome to see and hear also. We saw turtles everyday from the balcony. The location was great with easy parking, and was within walking distance of the beach, boogie boarding and a few restaurants and shops. The sunsets were great to watch from the balcony every evening.
Kim D.
December 2023
This place is right above the coastline and you hear the waves crashing as you fall asleep at night. The beds are super comfortable too. The pool has great view and the waves occasionally splash up on the deck of the pool which we thought was awesome to see and hear also. We saw turtles everyday from the balcony. The location was great with easy parking, and was within walking distance of the beach, boogie boarding and a few restaurants and shops. The sunsets were great to watch from the balcony every evening.
Kim D.
December 2023
We really enjoyed our stay at Poipu Shores. The pool was delightful. The condo very comfortable. The views are sensational.
Susan L.
December 2023
We really enjoyed our stay at Poipu Shores. The pool was delightful. The condo very comfortable. The views are sensational.
Susan L.
December 2023
The views from this property are A.MAZ.ING!!! The location of the property is perfect. You can walk to restaurants and beaches. Turtles galore!! Very accommodating for 4 people. The host has done an amazing job with supplying beach toys, snorkels, chairs. The kitchen is stocked full of pots/pans, utensils - everything you would ever need. We would definitely come back to this property
steve b.
December 2023
The views from this property are A.MAZ.ING!!! The location of the property is perfect. You can walk to restaurants and beaches. Turtles galore!! Very accommodating for 4 people. The host has done an amazing job with supplying beach toys, snorkels, chairs. The kitchen is stocked full of pots/pans, utensils - everything you would ever need. We would definitely come back to this property
steve b.
December 2023
This property has the most beautiful ocean view! It never got old. The location is so close to everything. We traveled with my elderly mother so we couldn’t walk anywhere but it was certainly close enough to walk to the beach. I can’t wait to return.
Gretchen K.
December 2023
This property has the most beautiful ocean view! It never got old. The location is so close to everything. We traveled with my elderly mother so we couldn’t walk anywhere but it was certainly close enough to walk to the beach. I can’t wait to return.
Gretchen K.
December 2023
Condo was exactly as advertised, pictures and descriptions are 100% accurate. Clean with enough room for 2-4 people. Breakfast on the balcony, watching the waves, turtles, and sometime dolphins was awesome. The sounds of the waves crashing below was incredible. A light sleeper may choose to use the back bedroom. Both bedrooms have wall mounted air conditioning units, plus another for the main living area. We could not see staying here without the air conditioning - it was breezy, but the direction of the wind would not have cooled the condo. Trade winds will not reduce the humidity, no matter what anyone says…5 stars for A/C. Overall, Sampada was a great host, the condo was as advertised and the location was perfect. Also having a full washer and dryer in the unit was a big plus. Note…parking can be extremely tight, if renting a large SUV, just stick to the upper parking area, still tight but less cars. We will be back next time we travel to Kauai.
Craig V.
December 2023
Condo was exactly as advertised, pictures and descriptions are 100% accurate. Clean with enough room for 2-4 people. Breakfast on the balcony, watching the waves, turtles, and sometime dolphins was awesome. The sounds of the waves crashing below was incredible. A light sleeper may choose to use the back bedroom. Both bedrooms have wall mounted air conditioning units, plus another for the main living area. We could not see staying here without the air conditioning - it was breezy, but the direction of the wind would not have cooled the condo. Trade winds will not reduce the humidity, no matter what anyone says…5 stars for A/C. Overall, Sampada was a great host, the condo was as advertised and the location was perfect. Also having a full washer and dryer in the unit was a big plus. Note…parking can be extremely tight, if renting a large SUV, just stick to the upper parking area, still tight but less cars. We will be back next time we travel to Kauai.
Craig V.
December 2023
Adult family of 5 enjoyed poipu shores! Beautiful view, great neighborhood and within walking distance of several perfect beaches. Condo was well stocked and very clean. Comfy beds.
Claudia J.
December 2023
We loved the views from the 2nd floor balcony. The crashing waves and the sea turtles were the highlight of our stay.
Michelle T.
December 2023
The location is absolutely beautiful. The views from our lanai were breathtaking. Every days we saw dolphins, a sea, lion, mini sea turtles. The sunsets were divine.
Eunice S.
December 2023
Loved property for many different aspects. My family thought ability to go to high end gym was a big plus. My son loved the grassy area outside condo where he could practice his soccer and chipping. I loved that pool was just steps away. Great that beach was so close and had easy access through locked gate. Really appreciated all the pre-travel emails and texts to keep me on task and know about cool activities and restaurants. They were not kidding about parking being right. I rented a smaller sized car and still struggled to park. We never did figure out AC remotes so would just snuggle under blankets for family movie nights. Did not want to bother people to ask about this. Overall, great condo and rental experience!
Samantha S.
December 2023
My wife, two daughters and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There were some nice welcome gifts waiting for us when we arrived which set the tone. I could have sat on the balcony watching the waves crash just below us for the whole week it was so beautiful. The location was great with a short walk to Brennecke's and Poipu beaches. It's a nice little complex with a beautiful oceanfront pool. The unit itself was a little small - the second bedroom was fine for my two college aged daughters but might be cramped for some adults. I'd definitely consider staying there again.
Scott F.
December 2023
We enjoyed the stay and condo was comfortable.
The TV cable internet connection was very unstable with the message “try again later!”
Gary D.
December 2023
This place met our needs perfectly! Everything was crisp and clean. The views were amazing and the proximity of the beach was a short walk. Loved it!
Wendy C.
December 2023
We gave 4 stars for cleanliness because the bathroom tub was dirty. Also, we discovered, after a few cold showers, the hot water heater was set on vacation mode. Our friends would have liked some room darkening curtains in the spare bedroom. We loved sitting on the patio and had a fabulous time!! Thank you!
December 2023