Lois N.
December 2023
Loved the sunrise and turtles each morning and the sunset and visit of the red ringed parakeets each evening.
Shauna P.
October 2023
Accommodations don't get any more oceanfront than this! We loved being able to see sunrise and sunset from the lanai, and watch turtles feeding at the shoreline below. The location gave us multiple options for morning walks and snorkel outings, and is close to restaurants and shops. The unit provided everything we needed for comfort and recreation, and we used the cooler constantly to bring goodies back from the North Shore, Lydgate Farms chocolate tour, etc. We also appreciated the convenience of keyless entry and the security of the in-unit safe. We really didn't want to leave!
Carl N.
October 2023
This condo has everything you need for your stay! It is clean, comfortable and ready for a relaxing vacation. The lanai view provides hours of beautiful scenery and entertainment from humans to birds to sea creatures. This was our second stay and we have already booked our third! Communication with the owners is quick and easy.
Dawn C.
October 2023
This condo has spectacular views from the moment you enter. We spent most of our time on the lanai anytime we were at the condo-watching surfers, observing turtles and were gifted seeing a large pod of spinner dolphins! The lawn below was a great spot for sunset viewing.
Communication with the owner was great from booking through checkout. The condo was well appointed with everything needed for our stay, including good quality beach gear, coolers, etc. The location is central for exploring the south shore, Waimea Canyon and Koke'e state parks.
We split our two week visit between the north and south and highly recommend to avoid extra driving time.
Why spend more time in the car when you can be out exploring this beautiful island. There was quite a bit of road construction on the main highway from Lihue to Kapa'a. Plan plenty of extra time when traveling through this area.
We definitely recommend this condo and would stay here again!!
Savara J.
August 2023
We loved our stay at Sue and Pat’s condo. We loved watching the turtles and the surfers from the lanai. We almost didn’t have any reason to leave because the view was amazing.
The condo had everything we needed. We made use of all the beach gear. They had a bunch of beach chairs, a big umbrella and a couple coolers. This was an added bonus for us and we really appreciated all of it.
We never had to use the ac, the trade winds kept the condo cool enough. Overall we slept like babies, loved the place and had a great vacation.
Jessica K.
July 2023
We’re so glad we chose this place as our place to stay while we were in Kauai. You can’t beat the view from the lanai and we loved sitting out there watching the surfers, sunsets and turtles. The owners were very sweet and had excellent communication. I would definitely recommend this property and would love to come back someday.
jo m.
June 2023
We were lucky to get a last minute booking for the condo and couldn’t have been happier. The condo was perfect! Oceanfront, great location, quiet and clean.
Looking forward to our next visit!
Kathie W.
June 2023
This condo was fabulous! We loved the large windows and patio with a full view of the ocean from the kitchen and living room. We enjoyed watching the surfers while we waited for the sun to go down each night. The location is close to a great snorkeling beach and walking distance to shops. The condo was clean and well setup with nice amenities.
Susan S.
April 2023
Wonderful stay at this vacation condo. Fabulous view, the unit was well stocked and very clean, and the hosts went above and beyond to make our stay seamless. Very much enjoyed our time spent here, and will be back when we can.
Brent G.
November 2022
Beautiful oceanfront property. All the amenities one could need. 10/10 would stay again!
Janet C.
November 2022
From the moment you wake up till you go to bed, you will be mesmerized by the beautiful ocean view this condo offers! Everything was perfect for us. Enjoyed eating dinner at home after watching the most spectacular sunsets. Centrally located. Will be back for sure!
Aric M.
November 2022
The condo is in a great location. The views from the lanai are incredible. Watching the turtles feed is amazing. Enjoyed sitting there watching the sunrise and sunsets while enjoying your favorite beverages as the surfer's ride the waves is very entertaining. Thanks for sharing your condo with us. Would definitely rent this unit again!
Terrell B.
October 2022
We loved our stay here. When we opened the door to the property the first thing we heard was the ocean loud and clear. Then we saw the view. The photos in the property listing really did not do the view justice. It is an amazing view. we watched the sunrise and sunset every day of our stay. The property is super clean and very nice.
The first morning - and every morning of our stay - we were delighted to watch from the balcony sea turtles feeding in the surf. There were a least 4 turtles on one morning. It was amazing.
The property is well located and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Joe
October 2022
A very charming and cozy condo with an amazing breathtaking view overlooking the ocean! Loved falling asleep and waking up to the lulling sound of crashing waves every day!
Would recommend renting a car if you stay here, however, as it is a bit of a walk to any shopping, grocery stores, or restaurants.
Carl N.
October 2022
Excellent Kauai condo to stay at! Clean, well equipped, very comfortable bed. Great communications with host - very welcoming. 60' from the surf so you can eat on the lanai to watch the ocean, moon, sunrise, sunset, surfers and sea turtles. Also got to watch a tree trimmer eye-to-eye, four floors up on the coconut palm 20' away while he trimmed the tree with a machete and dropped coconuts - which he later whacked open to serve to other guests at the condo building.
Sheila B.
September 2022
My daughter and I stayed at the location. Everything was amazing!!! Definitely will be back to the location. It was amazing!!! Strongly recommend anyone coming to the island to choose this location 💗💗
Jennifer S.
August 2022
This was a great location for our honeymoon - we loved sitting on the balcony watching the turtles and fish in the water. The unit itself was very comfortable and provided lots of useful beach equipment. Thanks for our wonderful stay!
Patricia W. W.
August 2022
Loved every minute of it. Best stocked kitchen I have ever seen in a VRBO
Ben H.
July 2022
Wonderful quiet getaway next to a popular surfing location and 5-Star restaurant. We will be back!
Nancy S.
July 2022
This property was amazing to view the ocean and hear the waves crashing. We watched turtles, wild parakeets and surfers right from the lanai. We also walked to Lawaii beach for some great snorkeling. I would definitely stay at this property again. Thanks.
Gail F.
May 2022
We had an amazing time at this perfectly located condo. We were right on the ocean, feeling at times as if we were almost cantilevered over the ocean! Sounds of the ocean at night rocked us to sleep. Would definitely come back!
Jane S.
April 2022
Wonderful location overlooking the ocean and all it’s activity. Sea turtles, surfers and more! We enjoyed working with the owners as they were very helpful and organized. Very friendly atmosphere in a perfect location for easy access to various sights on the island. A pretty beach is in walking distance! We had a great, relaxing time!
Ian B.
April 2022
Lovely apartment right on the ocean. Great to sit on the deck, eat meals, drink wine and enjoy the view. Poipu is well located for traveling around the island and Koala which is close by is a nice little town with great cafes and some excellent food trucks. Mike and Sue are wonderful hosts and went out of their way to provide information to make our stay on Kauai more enjoyable.
Dirk V.
April 2022
We really enjoyed our stay at 415 Kuhio Shores. The condo was well equipped with cooking and beach gear. The location is fantastic - feels like you are right on the water. Lots of surf action right in front of the unit and a small beach on the other side of the restaurant next door. Great shopping nearby at the Shops at Kikuiula. All in all we had a wonderful stay.
Brandon L.
April 2022
The condo is a wonderful gem in Poipu. My partner and I had a fantastic time staying at this location. It featured an ocean view (plenty of sea turtles!) and a great balcony. It was also a prime location to drive very quickly to local shops in Poipu. The apartment was also clean and very easy to check into with specific instructions for our stay.
Richard S.
April 2022
Kuhio Shores #415 is a dream....on the top (4th) floor of the building, the views face the open sea with a 180 degree view. From here, Hawaiian sea turtles can be seen working the surf for food, surfers heading out to the waves morning through sundown; from the lanai, looking to the left are sunrises; looking to the right are sunsets. We are returning guests here, choosing this unit for its views, proximity to good shops & dining, and the ambiance of the Poipu/Lawai area at the southern point of Kauai island.
Pasquale G.
April 2022
Mike's unit at Kaheo Shores rates more then 5 stars if possible. The view is spectacular, the maint crew are very friendly, the location is way above normal.
So much was available, binocs, boogie boards, beach chairs,
In the kitchen there were spices, food storage containers, everything needed to make a 5 star din, , great stove, refrigerator, bed, bedding etc was great.
All that was missing was a CD player for our dinner music.
Anastasia E.
September 2021
Stayed here for our wedding! We got married at the beach house. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect location for that. Views were breathtaking, would stay again in a heartbeat!
Ed K.
September 2021
Very clean. Clearly the owners paid attention to the little things and sometimes the little things make it all work so well. Excellent communication from the owners. No surprises. Unit accommodations not cheap. Just all around a great place to stay.
Jammie A.
August 2021
This is the best place for a south shore getaway in Kauai! The views, the ocean waves, the wildlife, all of it was amazing! The condo had all the items needed for a very enjoyable beach day. Thank you for sharing your place with us :)
Michelle P.
August 2021
We really enjoyed our stay in Kauai. This is an amazing location with great amenities. We watched surfers and sea turtles from the lanai each day. We had all the amenities we needed including chairs, towels and boogie boards for beach days. The sunsets were stunning and the birds visited us each morning in the palm tree right outside the lanai. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you to our wonderful hosts for sharing your lovely Kauai home.
Mark P.
September 2018
This property is the finest vacation rental condo we've ever enjoyed. The location - just outside the "tourist zone" of Poipu, adjacent to Lawai Beach and community parks, and within walking distance to ample shopping, couldn't be better. All the amenities very nearby without the traffic and crowds associated with busy tourist zones.
Everything in the condo feels brand new including all of the appliances, furniture and amenities and linens. The owner graciously provides ample beach goodies including towels, coolers, ice packs, chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards to suit anyones needs. We truly needed to bring nothing but our clothes, food and drink.
The 4th floor condo has an unparalleled 180 degree view of the ocean from the sunrise over Poipu in the morning to the sunset over Waimea every evening. The complex has a wonderful lawn adjacent to the ocean sea wall and shares and easy walking path with the first rate Beach House restaurant. Every evening was spent on this lawn, with drink in hand, watching the sun spectacularly set.
We made use of the two on site barbeques as well as the onsite shared laundry facilities. There is ample parking - although beware of the nightly parakeet migration and the mess they can bring with them roosting in the parking lot trees for the night. Great trades winds cool the condo with the front and backdoors open.
Truly outstanding and we look forward to a return visit, sooner than later!
Mahalo Mike!
Richard S.
November 2017
If you want an inviting and well-appointed place to stay in the Poipu region, with a spectacular location right on the edge of the dramatic Kauai shoreline, Kuhio Shores #415 is the condo of your dreams. Here you are: four stories above the surf tumbling over lava rocks, watching green sea turtles wave-bobbing below and surfers shredding rolling waves from sunup to twilight. Located near the southernmost point of Kauai, the condo is an ideal place to take in both sunrises and sunsets from its lanai. And the comforting, soothing white-noise-rhythm of incoming waves over the rocks provides an all-night serenade while you sleep. This condo is appointed with excellent furnishings and touches — including air conditioning — and a full kitchen with an impressive array of cooking utensils and gadgets. It's close to restaurants, shopping and scenery, including two of Kauai's three renowned National Tropical Botanical Gardens, Allerton and McBryde, a mile away, plus sandy Poipu beaches and snorkeling. And right next door is the famed Beach House Restaurant. All this makes Kuhio Shores #415 the place to call your headquarters for a South Shore visit. This condo is delightful, comfy and convenient, and is maintained with high quality by owners Mike and Sue.
Alesia W.
September 2017
We have been staying at Mike's condo at Kuhio Shores for over 15 years, simply because it is the best place to stay due to the Aloha warmth, details, comforts of home...and of course the location! You are blessed with an amazing oceanfront location, that will mesmerize you. One of our favorite things to do, was simply enjoy our coffee or dinner on the balcony and watch the surfers and sea turtles, which would entertain us for hours. Falling asleep to the sound of the ocean each night is incredible.
Mike is always a gracious host, and the condo is WELL appointed and very comfortable with nice Hawaiian touches.
We can't wait to return....again!!
Laura B.
July 2017
My Husband and I really loved our stay at Kuhio Shores 415 .It over looked the surf and the surfers. I didn't even turn on the tv .The Lanai was so entertaining watching 17 surfers dodging each other between sets.The Beach House is next door and has beautiful sunset.The location was perfect for touring the island and sightseeing.Mike was so helpful on finding a rental car to boating.You need air cond. when your sleeping its humid in the summer . This condo had beach chairs ,umbrellas and everything you need for the beach even coolers and ice packs. My favorite place to snorkel was out the door to the left of the condo. Great fish.We will be back. Thanks Laura & Ollie Burt
Denise A.
December 2016
We were blessed to find this wonderful condo in Poipu and the owners Mike and Sue were helpful and kind. This condo had everything needed to feel like you were home .
The furnishings were comfortable although we spent the majority of our time out on the lanai if we were at "home". My husband made good use of the BBQs, we cooked most meals ourselves. The sunsets here were nothing short of breathtaking .
We watched turtles in the morning and dolphins swimming past. Not to mention the waves. My husband snorkelled with so many turtles. Everything was perfect here and our first trip to Kauai will not be our last. From the mountains and valleys of the na Pali coast to the beaches Poipu area and everything in between this is truly paradise !
Linda G.
January 2016
The view and location of this comfortable Condo can't be beat. My husband and I just traveled to the Island of Kauai for the first time. This Condo is perfect for a couple. It is furnished very comfortably and well stocked. The lani furniture sits high enough to look over the railing giving you an unobstructed view of the waves, sunset, sunrise and more. We did day trips from here and had to get back each afternoon to walk to the small beach to the right of the Condo, to go snorkeling everyday, then return to the lani to watch the sunset! We will return to Kauai, and will rent from Mike and Sue again.
Debbie M.
May 2015
What a beautiful condo & location on the sunny side. We had everything we needed in this beautiful oceanfront condo. We are talking about when we can return to this slice of paradise. Thanks to Mike & Sue for making everything so easy, from the rental car (great rate) to the keys mailed to us. It was so easy which helped with the de-stressing process. You get there & the stress just disappears! Thanks again. Mahalo.
Carol F.
March 2015
Very comfortable condo on the sunny south shore in Poipu. We got stuck on the balcony enjoying the awesome oceanfront views and the sound of the waves a couple afternoons when we should have been out touring the island. Nice snorkeling all around the complex, but the entry to the east was rocky and pretty challenging if barefoot. To the west is easier entry, and the water seemed calmer there most days. The surf breaks just off shore, so there was a steady stream of surfers from first light to sundown. The surf can also be a little daunting when snorkeling, so be careful to stay in the calmer areas if you're inexperienced, plus watch out for those surfers. The multitude of sea-life (including turtles!) is worth it though. Seasport Divers shop is a 2 minute drive away, making those 7:30am pre-dive head counts a little easier to make. As mentioned by another reviewer, the tower fans were great to bring things into the comfort zone when the ceiling fans weren't quite enough. The two pairs of binoculars were totally unexpected - great for whale-watching or checking out the surfers. Nice touch Mike and Sue! Having fully functioning laundry facilities was great, and we could have packed a lot less if we'd planned better for that. It's coin-op (there's a change machine), took less than 2 hours, and cost $5 total for detergent/wash/dry, and there's great counter space for folding your newly clean clothes. My singular complaint about the condo is the bed was too firm for my tastes, but that's just me. My wife liked it. Lot's of great food in the area, and the farmers markets were perfect for fresh fruit/veggies/bread/etc. Matt, who runs Makai (I think that's the name) sushi in the small grocery at the other end of the Seasport Divers mini-mall, rolls up some wicked sushi that makes a great lunch back on the condo balcony, along with a fresh fruit smoothie or perhaps a cocktail - hey you're on vacation! Koloa Fish Market also has nice plate lunches, and fresh poke (cubed marinated raw fish). Our best dinner was at Merriman's. For early risers, the trail up to the cliffs just east of Shipwreck beach (just east of the Hyatt), is THE place to be for sunrise. Then continue east for a beautiful morning hike along the undeveloped shoreline. The lawn in front of the Beach House restaurant right next door was a fine sunset spot. All in all this condo was a perfect base for our stay in Kauai.
June 2014
Beautiful condo in a lovely complex. We enjoyed our week in this spotless unit which was even nicer in person than in the pictures and description on this website. Especially appreciated were the floor fans in each room, which with the ceiling fans made the days when the trade winds weren't blowing fairly comfortable. Parking was never a problem and location was close to several shopping areas. Owner was helpful and rental process was easy.
We would definitely recommend this unit to friends and family.
Mary M.
June 2014
We highly recommend this unit. The owner was great to work with and the condo is a dream. The view is unbeatable, the surfers and the turtles that you see from the balcony will keep you entertained for hours! The condo is very thoughtfully stocked with everything you need for a great vacation. Furnishings are very comfortable and wifi works great. The location was convenient for shopping, restaurants and trips to Waimea Canyon and the small boat harbor. We look forward to a return visit. Mahalo!
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