Poipu Crater Rental


Rates: $295 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Bed types: (sleeps 4)
Reviews: 4.90 (from 46 reviews)
2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Full A/C - Walk to Beaches - Quiet and Secluded

A descending driveway leads you towards the heart of an ancient volcanic crater, unit #14 perches mid-way down the slopes surrounded by palms, ferns, and bromeliads. You'll be enveloped in tropical foliage and looking down at the lawn below as if from a tree house! Bird song all around and, if lucky, a glimpse of gecko darting through the foliage.

Tucked away in the quiet hills of Poipu Crater on a cul-de-sac with A/C, community swimming pool, and tennis court. Duplex buildings are set apart from each other with no one above or below (only one shared wall). Large covered lanai with tree top garden view and bird songs.

Upstairs: Master suite with King bed, ensuite bathroom with shower. Single sink.

Ground floor: Living room. Dining area. Kitchen. Guest bedroom with 2 twin beds. Bathroom with shower and tub. Single sink.

Total of 3 split-unit A/C systems: Master bedroom, Guest bedroom, and in living area. LG OLED TV in living room. VIZIO TVs in both bedrooms. High speed internet. Games for the family. Guide books on hiking trails, birds, and flowers.

Designated free parking, fully equipped kitchen, beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrella, and ice chest.

Poipu Beach (10 minutes walk or 3 minutes drive) is one of the best snorkeling spots on the island. Located about equal distance between Hanalei and Waimea Canyon on the south shore of Kawa'i, the condo is a great basecamp for exploring the island, and a perfect spot to relax in at the end of each day!

Walk to: Poipu Beach, Brennecke's Beach, Shipwreck Beach. Grand Hyatt. Trail head to Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail.

Close to (South Shore attractions): Old Town Koloa. Kukui'ula Shopping Center, Spouting Horn, Allterton Botanical Garden. McBryde Botanical Garden.

Appliance List: LG Refrigerator with filtered water dispenser and ice maker. Maytag microwave. GE stove and oven. Whirlpool Dishwasher. Cuisinart Coffee Maker with mesh filter (guest to bring their own whole bean or ground coffee). Coffee grinder. Electric kettle. Toaster. Cuisinart blender. Rice cooker. LG Washer and Dryer inside the unit. Registration Number: GE-027-210-7008-01, TA-027-210-7008-01

Poipu Crater Rental Reviews



Tabatha J.
January 2024
Homes was clean on arrival. Well stocked with everything you would ever need. Location is good. Very close to beach but you do have to walk down (and back up) a pretty decent hill. This is not usually an issue until you want to take chairs, beach toys, umbrella etc etc etc with you and then it can be just as easy to drive. Lots of room. Layout is a little quirky but fine overall. Porch was nice and we had a red crested cardinal visit us daily. Pool was fine but we didn’t spend a lot of time there. Area quiet. Our only complaint is I’m not personally a fan of the windows they use cause they don’t really close. I know this is an island thing and not really the fault of the owner but the part I don’t like is that it will sometimes make the inside feel moist and allow you to hear so much more from outside than you want to. People walking, cars, mowing etc. The downstairs bedroom and bath smelled mildewed on some days. Our daughter even noticed it. I am not sure if that was a result of the window situation. I seen NO wet or mold areas inside the home (we looked all over to make sure something wasn’t leaking etc). I would stay here again as outside the occasional mildew smell it was a lovely place.


Kenneth K.
December 2023
This was a great condo in a perfect location for our family. Condo is nice inside with modern appliances and TVs. Enjoyed sitting outside in the well sheltered lanai among the trees, birds, and rain showers. The mature landscaping and privacy in the crater were the perfect setting for relaxing. Easy walk to the beaches via roads or trails. Appreciated the beach towels. Good layout for air flow with open windows and fans. Didn't use the AC but I'm sure it would be nice during warmer times. Would definitely stay here again.


Kerry D.
December 2023
We've practically lived our whole 9 days on the beautiful lanai in this Poipu Crater home. More room than we needed this home is equipped with great appliances, plenty of towels and Tommy Bahama beach chairs and umbrellas. Beds were comfortable. Only thing lacking was a kettle (we drink a lot of tea - used a pan). Thank you. We'll be back!


Kerry D.
November 2023
We've practically lived our whole 9 days on the beautiful lanai in this Poipu Crater home. More room than we needed this home is equipped with great appliances, plenty of towels and Tommy Bahama beach chairs and umbrellas. Beds were comfortable. Only thing lacking was a kettle (we drink a lot of tea - used a pan). Thank you. We'll be back!


Robin A.
November 2023
Everything was as described. Clean and grounds were beautiful. Close to beach!


Alicia D.
November 2023
This rental property was in a beautiful location! It was so convenient to travel to the beach, Poipu, and Koloa. The home has everything that we needed, but some things were in need of attention / up-keep.


Rebecca W.
October 2023
Loved having easy access to the beach and an on-site washer/dryer.


Kerri G.
October 2023
This was a clean place that was away from the busy beach. The kitchen was well appointed and allowed us to have pleasant meals we made or brought back from food trucks. The AC worked well and was really only needed at night since the main bedroom was upstairs.


Susan M
September 2023
This property has a beautiful location and is close to our favorite Poipu beaches. The amenities are excellent- full kitchen, 3 A/C units, washer/dryer, pool - with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Although very close to the beach, the route has a steep hill which was not easy for us to walk up. I'm sure that younger visitors could handle it, though. The owner was always available via text for any questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.


Tanner A.
September 2023
We had a great stay! Absolutely no complaints other than that we would’ve preferred cotton sheets. The A/C in every room was incredible. We will definitely be back.


Adrien D.
July 2023
We had a wonderful time. The location is breathtaking . The property is spacious and comfortable - and great kitchen. The family LOVED the pool. I would be happy to recommend this property.


Patty S.
June 2023
Great stay at Poipu Crater condo. We were comfortable with the space and enjoyed the amenities provided. Kitchen was well equipped and stocked with spices and necessities. Loved coming home to air conditioning! The Lanai was a great spot for morning coffee.


jamie c.
June 2023
The condo was very clean and had most everything that we needed. We wanted a peaceful, serene setting, and we were happy to discover that it was just that! We hardly knew people were around! Our favorite thing was sitting in the large, covered lanai. We did this most mornings and evenings- very private, with lush green plants surrounding it. Also, having A/C was so nice, if we needed it in the evenings. Jenny was a great host- she is quick to respond to any questions/issues. We really appreciated her helpfulness! There is a nice coffee shop within walking distance. Also enjoyed our daily walks to the path that runs along the Grand Hyatt- no need to drive there- very close to condo. GH has lovely setting, and a beach- just breath taking! Thank you for sharing your condo with us!


Donna R.
May 2023
Location was ideal and booking was simple with great communication.


Linda J.
April 2023
We loved spending time on the lanai. The garden view was lovely. The unit was exactly what we expected and the neighborhood was quiet but friendly. Definitely recommend!


Kathryn M.
April 2023
Lovely stay within walking distance to Poipu beach. The birds in the crater at dawn make such lovely sounds if you are awake early enough to hear them!


Sarah R.
April 2023
Beautiful view out the lanai. Pictures of townhome are accurate. Location close to everything. Comfortable beds and air conditioner in every room a plus. Appreciated communication with owner. Would recommend


Brianna A.
February 2023
Everything was great. Easy check-in easy check-out, perfect location, everything you need is there. We used the beach towels and cooler daily, beach chairs were great to have, and the kitchen was fully stocked for the nights we decided to stay and eat in. We had an issue with the shower head one morning, and it was fixed by the time we got back in the afternoon. Only gripe is the upstairs bathroom could use a couple more towels but of course that is just a minor thing.


Todd Y.
February 2023
Nice quiet location with easy access to beaches


Mary S.
January 2023
The location, setting and comfort is perfect!!!! Hope to book again.


Sudarshan K.
January 2023
This beautiful property is located just a few minutes walk from poipu beach. Every morning I enjoyed listening to an enthralling orchestra daily from a variety of birds sitting in the cozy patio. The kitchen is well equipped although I found that there were no coffee pods or creamer to get started. The furniture, beds and all amenities are top notch. Thx


Deirdre
December 2022
Lovely, peaceful condo in tropical setting, close to Poipu Beach, surrounded by lush greenery. Perfect layout with master suite upstairs and second bedroom on the ground floor for the teenager who needs his own space. Beach chairs, beach towels and blender available for our tropical smoothies. Any amenities we needed were there. Easy communication with owner. Highly recommend!


Carolyn F.
December 2022
Great condo in quiet complex. Very clean and well-equipped. Easy check-in. Owner was very friendly and responded promptly to questions. Would stay again!


Tom O.
December 2022
We enjoyed staying at this clean and comfortable home. The location is great being close to restaurants, shopping, and beaches. It was a nice spot to return to after spending the day exploring the island. We didn’t take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen, but did enjoy a glass of wine or two on the lovely lanai. My wife relied on the AC in the master bedroom for a comfortable nights sleep. It was also great to have beach chairs available for use. Checking in and communicating with the owner was quick and easy. You can’t go wrong staying here.


Megan V.
November 2022
The condo was lovely, and the lanai is so peaceful and private, highly recommend!


Joe F.
November 2022
Few vacation properties have hit all the buttons so well: great location close to beach and attractions; tradition Hawaiian comfort with wonderful lanai, kitchen, LR, BRs; nice touches such as new beach chairs, umbrella, and towels; and comfort -- a good coffeemaker, programmable a/c, and even a cooler with ice packs! Nothing was missed...we enjoyed our stay.


Kjersti J.
November 2022
The location of the property was great, right between Poipu beach (where there we're turtles every day) and a great walking path along landscaped hotels. It was a quick drive to wonderful icecream and other restaurants. We really enjoyed the living room for our afternoon break from the sun and the lanai for breakfast. We were thankful for the AC in the bedroom upstairs and showers both upstairs and down. Beach equipment and snorkeling equipment in the vrbo was much appreciated and used daily. Jenny was great and proactive to work with after an initial issue (through no fault of her own) with the locks at checkin, and went above and beyond to help us with it. We already miss the beauty of the trees and flowers, smell of the air, sounds of the tropical birds from Jenny's property and can't wait to experience it again.


Elizabeth H.
October 2022
We loved our vacation on Kauai and our stay at Poipu Crater was perfect. The condo provided everything we needed. The grounds of the property were gorgeous; including the fruit trees, courtyard and birds . This property was very convenient for day trips to the North Shore and Waimea Canyon. Our family would definitely stay here in the future!


Lesley R.
October 2022
We had a lovely time here. The condo was spotlessly clean, and contained everything we needed for our 6-night stay. Beach towels, chairs and cooler were provided. The master bed was very comfortable- we brought ear plugs to block out the noise from the roosters after reading the reviews but we didn’t need them! The air conditioning was lovely to have, as well as the washer/dryer- especially after coming back covered in dust from an off-road ranch ride! We didn’t use the kitchen as we wanted to experience all the local restaurants, but it is fully stocked. Definitely a 5- star experience, and we’re looking forward to returning in the future!


Sharon A.
September 2022
We chose this condo because of the location, amenities and price range. It worked perfectly for our group (two couples). We each had our own bedroom and bath, and shared the rest. The kitchen was perfect for us, especially the large fridge. Sitting on the deck was so relaxing!!! We never got to the pool, or used any of the beach chairs or towels, but they were all there for us. One comment: we felt it was too far for us to walk to the beach, but someone who is younger and/or in good physical condition could probably do it. We drove to a lot of sights and felt the location worked well. We would love to stay here again!!!!


Jessie N.
September 2022
It was great to wake up in this condo to the sound of birds (not just the rooster in the distance!). It was quiet and peaceful, a great place to come back to after lots of exploring. We used the beach towel, chairs and the beach bags for all our beach days. The air conditioners in each bedroom and kitchen were very efficient. We enjoyed a couple of avocados off the tree in the garden, as well as a lemon. We enjoyed seeing the papayas and bananas too. It was great to have the pool and the ping pong. We used the wonderful lanai every day - eating meals out there or just drinking drinks and relaxing.


Sílvia R.
August 2022
Nice condo & very well located. Clean with all the kitchen facilities. They also provide you beach towels, chairs, umbrella. Perfect place to stay, and though kauai it is expensive, it is price quality worth it. Thank you Jenny !


Vijay G.
August 2022
The townhouse is awesome, has all the necessities and met all ours needs (Beach towels, chairs, umbrella, pots/pans, utensils, washer dryer) on a 5 day trip to Kauai. Me, wife and 17 and 11 year old enjoyed our stay. 10 minute walk to Poipu Beach. Highly recommend, settings are serene and beautiful!


Joshua L.
July 2022
Only issue is that I came back to an unlocked door when I know I locked the door when I left.


Julie S.
July 2022
Peaceful, lovely property with many added "pluses" to make our island vacation relaxing and fun at the same time


Jonathan Y.
June 2022
The property was beautiful. Kitchen well stocked. Would stay here again!


Becky L.
June 2022
We had everything we needed at this lovely property. It was very clean, comfortable with a relaxing getaway from it all feel nestled inside a crater in Poipu with beautiful gardens. It was quiet except for the sounds of birds which added to the relaxing environment. Although you felt like you were away from it all you were still just a 12 minute walk away from beautiful beaches and stores were just a quick 5 minute drive.


Wayne M.
May 2022
Was a wonderful place to launch many adventures on the south side of Kauai. Quiet area with short walk to beaches. Very much enjoyed my stay.


Barbara A.
May 2022
We stayed in this VRBO for a week in May. We had a wonderful time and our stay in the condo was quite nice. It's close enough to the beaches to walk. If you have a bike, then going to Poipu and Koloa is easy. We had bad luck with Ubers and Lyfts (they would send confirmations then not show up) but this isn't the fault of the VRBO. Fortunately, we had a rental car most of the time. The condo area is quiet, private, clean, and nice. Everything you could need was in the condo: beach towels, beach chairs and umbrella, carry bags for beach stuff, washer/dryer, hair dryer, clothes iron, etc. The refrigerator was extremely clean, as was the entire condo. The wifi was great. There's a pool and a tennis court and there were tennis ra ckets in the condo. We were for want of not. I would definitely stay here again. It was no fuss, no muss. Enjoy!


Mary Alice R.
May 2022
My sister and I absolutely loved our stay at Poipu Crater. The condo is spotlessly clean with everything you need and more. We experienced a relaxing Hawaiian stay, surrounded by lush gardens, bird song, and ocean breezes. Leaving 21 degree weather in a northern state, we loved the condo's lanai for morning coffee and louvered windows to enjoy the warm ocean breeze. We didn't use the air-conditioning, though units are in every room if you need it. The condo is perfectly situated within walking distance to two sandy beaches where we saw sea turtles come on the beach at sunset. Should you drive to the beach, we always found easy parking. My first trip to Kauai, and I would stay here again in a heartbeat.


Mei L.
April 2022
The property is clean , simple and layback, just as described in the Ad. The best part is its location- 10-15 min enjoyable short walk to poipu beach where you can see turtles, seals. Rent a snorkel set, you can lots of fish simply stepping into the water and put your head down. Great fun for kids. As a mom, what makes me happy is it is located in a quiet and secluded community. Morning coffee on the beautiful lanai surrounded by tropical plants and listening birds singing instantly reset my mind.

Note: Vacancy calendar is approximate. Visit the owner/manager's reservation site to verify your dates.