Nihi Kai Villas, Kauai

Nihi Kai Villas feature beautifully maintained grounds with fruit trees, 2 tennis courts, a swimming pool and baby pool, a paddle board court, and 2 BBQ areas. Nihi Kai Villas is situated in the heart of Poipu only a short walk from Brennecke Beach and Poipu Beach Park. Some units have ocean views as the grounds terrace up a slight hill.

    Nihi Kai Villas Quick Facts:


  • Address: 1870 Hoone Rd,Koloa, HI 96756
  • Property Size: ~6.0 acres (70 units)
  • Reviews: 4.81 / 5.0 (from 691 reviews)
  • Average Price: $516/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Nihi Kai Villas Vacation Rentals

Nihi Kai Villas Average Rates


As of October 2025, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Nihi Kai Villas is $516. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Nihi Kai Villas Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 526 Guest Reviews


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

Nihi Kai Villas earns enthusiastic praise for its location and relaxed, resort-like feel on Kauai’s sunny south shore. Guests love being a short walk from Brennecke’s and Poipu Beach for snorkeling, boogie boarding, and nightly turtle and monk seal sightings, with gorgeous sunsets visible from lanais and the ocean-view pool. The grounds are lush and well maintained, with a peaceful vibe, easy parking, tennis/pickleball courts, and convenient BBQ areas. Check-in is typically seamless and hosts/property managers are described as responsive, friendly, and proactive.

Condos are spacious and well equipped for families, often on two levels with multiple lanais. Many units have updated kitchens and baths, in-home laundry, and thoughtful extras: beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, and even snorkel gear. Kitchens are frequently called “fully stocked” (some better than home), making it easy to cook in. Comfort is a highlight—comfy beds, strong Wi‑Fi, and plenty of towels and supplies—while AC is available in many units (not all), with trade winds and fans helping where AC isn’t present. Overall, guests say it feels like a home base for exploring the island, with restaurants, coffee, and coastal walks nearby.

A few considerations come up across reviews. Most units are split-level with bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs and living space upstairs, so stairs are unavoidable and can be inconvenient for nighttime bathroom trips or those with mobility issues. Not every condo has air conditioning; travelers who run warm should book a unit that clearly lists AC. As is common in Hawaii, occasional ants or small bugs can appear, and some guests mentioned minor maintenance quirks (stiff sliders, dated furnishings) that were usually addressed quickly. At times, guests reported intermittent odors near the pool or temporary construction impacting views. There’s no hot tub, and louvered bedroom doors can limit sound/privacy. Even so, the overwhelming sentiment is highly positive—many say they’d gladly return.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 526 reviews

Recent Nihi Kai Villas Reviews


This condo overlooks the ocean and pool and is an excellent location. Communication with the property manager was easy and check in and check out were simple. The condo is well appointed and had everything we needed and more.
Lena C.
July 2025

We had such a fabulous time staying at the Nihi Kai Villas in Poipu. Our stay was very comfortable and pretty accurate to what the listing had shown. There were a couple of times where we needed some assistance and the online text were very prompt and helpful. We would certainly recommend this villa to anyone interested in staying.Missing Kaua’i already!!!
Debbie E.
June 2025

Great place to stay. Such a great location, very clean. Had everything we needed. Great communication no issues what so ever!!! We will be back
Hallie H.
June 2025

We normally stay on the east side of the island, but decided to mix things up and Nihi Kai did not disappoint. The condo was very thoughtfully updated. Beds were super comfy, and we appreciated all the extras like beach wagon, sand toys, beach chairs, beach towels, etc. Property grounds, including pool, were super clean and well maintained. Would definitely stay here again.
Emily S.
June 2025

Great condo- location was awesome.
Joan D.
June 2025

Great location and great layout for a family of four. We also appreciated the “no chore check out,” and great communication from the host.
Sheryl W.
June 2025

Great location, tons of amenities, comfortable beds and living space, great kitchen. I would say closer to excellent and would def stay again. Owner is great and easy to deal with. Took one star off because of the bugs, gnats in bathroom and under kitchen sink but thats not the owners fault. Its the islands!! Wonderful time! Thank u!!!
Kristin B.
June 2025

The condo is AMAZING!! The kitchen is stocked better than my home! Beautiful grounds short stroll to the beach & the turtles!! Jeff is very responsive and has thought of everything to make your stay incredible!!
Patricia F.
June 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful week! It was the perfect place for us to stay with our two 20-something year old sons. The condo was beautiful and fully stocked with everything that you will need for fun beach trips (two beaches within walking distance) and exploring the island. We were also impressed with the abundance of dishes, pots/pans, glassware and kitchen gadgets, coolers, beach chairs, beach towels, etc. that were available for our use. The condo manager, Stephen was extremely helpful and quick to respond to any of our questions/needs. We loved having our coffee and breakfast out on the back deck every morning, with the ocean, flora and fauna in the background. Our week in Kauai at this Nihi Kai condo was one of our favorite vacations yet! We look forward to returning some day!
Jean J.
June 2025

great amenities, super clean and updated beds were extremely comfortable
Bailey C.
June 2025

This property was perfect for us and very well maintained. We had a very enjoyable stay and hope to return soon.
Wes B.
June 2025

This place was perfect for our family. Plenty of room, kitchen was well stock with all kinds of pots, pans, dishes, all kinds of glasses. We had everything we needed when cooking. View was wonderful, just a 8-15 minute walk to the beach depending on which one you went to. The pool was a nice break from the beach when needed. Check in and checkout was simple. South side of Kauai is where you want to be. Sunshine with an occasional shower that lasted maybe 2 minutes. You can access to the rest of the island with very little trouble. Hanalei is an hour, Kapaa is 30 minutes, Lihue 15. The best part is the location of this condo. We spent 9 days and enjoyed everything to the max. We can't come back soon enough.
Keith G.
May 2025

The condo is very clean, nice and spacious and the amenities are plentiful; we especially liked the well equipped kitchen. AC works well throughout the unit. Nice supply of equipment to use for beach outings, and easy walk to local beaches. The grounds are well kept and the pool area is a special retreat with ocean view. The owner is an A host. A great find that we will try to book when we return to Kauai.
Gordon M.
May 2025

Well stocked kitchen, comfy beds, good linens. Lots of fans to keep cool at night. Pool was excellent and beaches a short walk away. Plenty of beach chairs, cooler and umbrella. Bathrooms are all downstairs with the bedrooms which is kind of hard to tell from the pics. Overall very pleased.
Erin K.
May 2025

Loved the location! Great stay!
Mary S.
May 2025

We had a great stay in Kauai. The Condo is a very short walk to Poipu beach and you can enjoy watching the turtles every day. It is even close enough to walk down to the Marriott or Sheraton (shipwreck beach). The owner will send you information on different locations ideas. The condo is very clean and comfortable. The owner needs to fix the sliding doors to the patios, major problem trying access the great beach equipment they have left for use.

May 2025

I just enjoyed a week in Kauai with my family in this beautiful condo. The property grounds are gorgeous, it’s a short walk to a beautiful beach and is perfectly stocked with everything that a family needs. The property management company is top notch, the best that I’ve ever experienced. Highly recommend booking this condo!
Jacy J.
May 2025

One of the best rentals we’ve ever had! Cleanliness, well stocked, comfortable beds and area, walkability to beach, and modern conveniences were a plus. A/c worked great!
Rebecca K.
May 2025

The condo was great and the location to the beach and everything was perfect!
Guy L.
May 2025

The cottage was wonderful, high quality living space, two bedrooms with two full bathrooms. Lani, off the living room was fantastic, with one of the best views of the sunset!We only contacted the host twice during our trip for advice and he was very timely and helpful.John & Jan
john B.
May 2025

We enjoyed our stay. Property is well equipped with all the necessities. Location is super convenient. Walk to the beach and restaurants. Quiet with a great view. Would definitely stay here again.
Thomas I.
May 2025

Kauai was our last stop on our two week trip to Hawaii. Kauai was a perfect last stop for rest and relaxation and Poipu Beach was a great place to be. The condo is well located for access to the beach - about a block to the ocean. It was nice having the living space and the bedrooms on separate floors so people could sleep in without being bothered. We thought this was a great place at a great price - would recommend it strongly!
Douglas W.
May 2025

Great location, walk to beach, parking is easy
Jason E.
April 2025

Stephen’s condo was wonderful! Great location and so well stocked! Communication was absolutely fabulous all the way through. He went out of his way to be accommodating and was incredibly responsive. The views from the upstairs balcony spectacular and trade winds blowing through
Tiffany M.
April 2025

We stayed at this condo for our babymoon and it was the perfect getaway! From start to finish, everything was super easy and smooth—exactly what we needed for a relaxing trip. The condo was just right for our little family of three, and the location couldn’t have been better. Everything in the listing was exactly as described, if not better. We made such special memories here and truly felt at home. We’re already looking forward to coming back again—next time as a family of four!
Kristin P.
April 2025

We loved everything about our stay here. Especially the location. And the condo was more than well equipped with amenities
Kara K.
April 2025

We loved our stay at this condo! It was so close to the beach, shopping, and restaurants. We would definitely come back and highly recommend!
Anne A.
April 2025

Our stay was perfect! The condo was just the right amount of space for our family of 4, the location was great, communication was great, check in was a breeze, everything was clean and ready for us! Highly recommend!
Tabby L.
April 2025

Loved this property! So clean and was exactly as the listing described. Super easy parking too. Easy walk to the beach and to walking trails. Host was responsive and helpful as well.Highly recommend this property!
Cynthia M.
April 2025

We had a lovely vacation and everything we needed was in the unit. You can’t beat seeing rainbows off the lanai! The location was safe, parking close, and beaches within walking distance. Communication with the host was responsive, pleasant, and helpful. We appreciate that beach chairs, snorkel gear etc.. were provided.
Sarah C.
April 2025

Perfect for a family stay. Close to the beach and overall enjoyable condo.
Lauren C.
April 2025

This condo was close to the beach, very clean and had everything we needed. There were four of us on this Hawaiin adventure and we had plenty of room inside and the front lanai provided a special outdoor space. to trlax a
Lori M.
March 2025

We enjoyed our stay. Close to the beach and lots of snorkeling. Had fun seeing turtles and seals and soaking up the sun.
Michelle C.
March 2025

First time in Kauai for our family of 4 - parents two teen boys and this place was so perfect for us. The host was super easy to reach and chat with via text, and often checked in to make sure we had what we needed. They provide all the things - soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper - so all you moms and dads out there can take that stuff off your shopping list. We spent every morning and evening on the balcony staring at the palm trees. It's about a 3-5 minute walk to Brenneke Beach and 5-7 minute walk to Poipu Beach (depending on how fast you walk). It's very close to those two beaches. Our kids utilized the property swimming pool as well. They also have the beach chairs, umbrellas, snorkeling stuff and coolers - all on the front porch area to use. It was just really nice to not worry about those things. I would highly recommend this place!
Melanie C.
March 2025

We had comfortable accommodations . Good directions to check in and out. Place was well stocked with beach equipment! Beautiful view on the deck!!
Kristine C.
March 2025

This property was amazing.Jeffery was a very helpful and attentive host.He responded quickly with any questions we had.The check in process and directions were very clear, It was very clean and welcoming. The kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms were very well stocked and clean. The kitchen had everything you could need and it was all in great condition. Not old junky used pots and pans that are all damaged and hard to cook on.The extra supplies for the kitchen, bathroom and laundry were very helpful and saved us from having to buy a lot of extras. The Villa was very close to the beach, we were able to walk there in less than 5 minutes, and if you just want to watch the sunset the Ocean was right at the end of the road, less than 5 minutes. Brenneckes beach was the perfect place to practice a little boogie boarding.There was a nice rental place just a block from the beach called Nukumoi Surf Co. where you could rent boogie boards for 20 each for 24 hours.My kids and husband had a blast!That is about the only thing you will need to rent,Jeffery had everything else we needed.There were plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, all sizes of coolers, snorkeling equipment and beach towels.All of the equipment was in like new condition.If you like to see Sea Turtles and Monk Seals, Poipu beach is about a 7 minute walk and they are on the beach all day.Go around sunset and watch them come up on the beach for the night.The pool was also very clean and relaxing, it overlooks the Ocean!
Krissy I.
March 2025

This unit is in a great location and has all the amenities! Well stocked with everything we needed for our week long stay. Quiet and very spacious unit with a nice lanai for our morning breakfasts and to watch the sunsets on. Plus it is an easy walk to Poipu beach to see the sea turtles. Good communication to find the unit and get in and an accommodating host when we had special requests. We would easily recommend this unit to our family and friends!
Karla Z.
March 2025

The location of the condo is wonderful - the corner unit is quiet and the view from the upper and lower balconies are beautiful! A perfect place to watch the sunset, eat a meal and has retractable shades. There are air conditioning units in all living areas and ceiling fans to make the condo as comfortable as you like. The furniture is comfortable as well as the beds. The split level was great to give a family space to recharge. The kitchen is gorgeous and well equipped- with a BBQ grill steps away. Wifi was easy to connect to and was fast. Having two full bathrooms was wonderful and both are beautiful and spacious. A full washer and dryer worked perfectly. Spacious closets and space to unpack.A quick walk down to the beach and Poipu Beach Park/Restaurant/Surf & Beach rentals.We loved our stay and plan to return!
Andrea G.
March 2025

The owner, Jeffrey, was very accommodating and the condo was well stocked, close to the beach and very nice
Lee R.
March 2025

The Good: The location of the condo, the proximity to the beach and the breathtaking views of the ocean from the living room and deck, were nothing short of amazing! The check in process was easy. The kitchen was fully stocked. The Not So Good: The overall cleanliness of the condo. The deck seat cushions and the kitchen chair cushions were all stained/ dirty. The rugs in the bathrooms were dirty. The carpeting in the living room & down the stairs was stained/ dirty. The living room furniture was old and uncomfortable. The shower curtains in both bathrooms were molded. There were no instructions anywhere to operate anything. There was a laminated booklet in the kitchen with sightseeing info but no instructions. While all of this is probably pretty normal with a rental, its still disappointing when you choose a spectacular location to stay, and end up having to deal with these issues. The phone number for the property management company was not found until later in the week, it was on framed instructions 1/2 hidden behind the toaster in the kitchen. At this point, we had 2 days left to our vacation and didn't want to deal with the intrusion of property management for things that should have been done prior to our arrival. After our vacation, we did reach out to the host Steve to convey all of these issues & he was prompt and genuine in his response. Overall, this is a fantastic location. With some attention to details this could be the best place to stay!
Kelly P.
March 2025

The location was perfect for Whales and Sunsets. I enjoyed closeness to two beaches one with exceptional snorkeling, turtles and monk seal sightings. Puka Dog and Little Fish Coffee, SO YUM. Don’t forget to go to Keoki’s Paradise for live music and delicious food. When returning to the South Shores of Kauai, this is the places Ill be staying. Comfy beds, beach chairs, and fully stocked kitchen made our stay comfortable and easy.
Tiffany A.
March 2025

Great property with all the amenities. Conveniently located to the ocean view pool and kid friendly beach. Short drive to lots of food and shopping.
Cindy N.
March 2025

Nice place and we loved the location. It was well furnished with everything we needed. We had some difficulty with the microwave door getting stuck and not opening. That happened twice although it was promptly fixed both times. We also could not get the TV to work but they sent a technician to fix it, which he did. It's not necessarily anyone's fault, but we felt we spent too much time waiting for things to get fixed. For the money spent, it was a little disappointing.
cesooner1
March 2025

We had a lovely stay in this unit. The location could not be beat and access to the pool was easy. The unit was well stocked and provided a nice home base while we were in Poipu. The fans were essential in staying cool at night.
Karina L.
February 2025

Great place and location! Great upgrades!
Mascha K.
February 2025

Just like the pictures. Everything was clean and well stocked to get us started. A/C in the bedroom was nice for sleeping, didn't use it in the rest of the place as it was comfortable with just fans. 5 mins to the beach, pool was great for watching sunsets, quiet at night and parking right close to the apartment. Scott was quick to respond and gave us great information to get to and in to the place. Would definitely stay again if we ever make it back to Kauai
Jonathan K.
February 2025

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 location for easy access (walking) to several beaches and dining options. The condo was in very good condition (clean, updated kitchen and bathrooms), provided many products (bathroom soaps/shampoo, laundry and dishwasher detergents, basic kitchen spices-salt, pepper, soy sauce, vinegars). It had great views of the sunset from the lanai and we loved swimming in the pool, which had lovely views of the water. We will stay here again.
Betsy R.
February 2025

It is a nice unit with the biggest draw being the easy walk to the beach. It is well appointed with a view of the water over a couple roofs within the complex. It was very quiet. One of the bonuses was the beach gear they provide, including chairs, boogie boards, even snorkel equipment. Better instructions for the TV and air conditioning unit would be nice.
Leo D.
February 2025

We loved staying in this unit. Beautiful views and so relaxing. It had everything we needed. Thank you again!
Carolyn C.
February 2025

Jeffrey’s condo had everything we could ask for and more. It was in a perfect location to explore the island and to walk to 2 perfect beaches, see the sunset at night and get the bonus of seeing 20 sea turtles on Poipu Beach each evening! We will definitely stay here again when we return to the spectacular Garden Isle.
Melanie C.
February 2025


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