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Poipu Crater

Staying here means a townhome-style unit set down inside a small, overgrown crater, where mornings start with birdsong on the lanai and the pool is often empty. It suits couples and families who want real quiet and don't mind hills, stairs, or relying on fans instead of AC.

What guests say

Guests love

  • A quiet, jungly crater. Guests describe a secluded garden enclave, set below street level and thick with plants, that feels removed from the busier Poipu resort area.
  • A pool you often have alone. The shared pool, grills, tennis courts and ping pong sit steps from many units, and guests repeatedly say they rarely saw anyone there.
  • Lanai mornings with birdsong. Coffee and meals on covered, private-feeling lanais, some with hammock chairs, surrounded by greenery and birds, come up again and again.
  • Walks to three beaches. Guests walk to Poipu and Brennecke's in about 10 minutes, or take the path toward Shipwreck Beach for morning walks along the cliffs.

Worth knowing

  • It really is a crater. The drive drops steeply to parking, many units sit up a sloped walkway with steps, and the walk to the beach is hilly - a few found it hard with luggage or a cane.
  • Fans and breezes, not AC. Many units have no AC; most guests found fans and trade winds enough, but some say upstairs and ground-floor second bedrooms stay warm. Check each listing.
  • Roosters and shared walls. With windows open, birds and an early rooster are part of the deal, and a few guests in duplex-style units could hear neighbors through the wall.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 193 recent guest reviews (Nov 2022 to Jul 2026) of the rentals we list. Units are individually owned, so details vary. Read the latest reviews

At a glance

Unit types
2 bedrooms, sleeping 4 to 6
Air conditioning
4 of the 6 rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Nearest beach
Brennecke Beach, 0.3 mi
Airport
About 25 minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH)
Size
About 7.3 acres, 30 units
Address
2330 Ho'ohu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756
Map of Poipu Crater and the nearest beaches Open in Google Maps
  1. 1Brennecke BeachBeach · 0.3 mi
  2. 2Shipwreck BeachBeach · 0.5 mi
  3. 3Poipu Beach ParkBeach · 0.6 mi
  4. 4Kiahuna BeachBeach · 0.9 mi
  5. 5Baby BeachBeach · 1.7 mi
  6. 6Lawai BeachBeach · 2.0 mi

Straight-line distances from the building.

Rentals at Poipu Crater

Poipu Crater 26Poipu Crater 262 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4$365 avg/night 4.8 (180)Poipu Crater 30Poipu Crater 302 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4$510 avg/night 5.0 (48)Hawaiian Chic Crater RetreatHawaiian Chic Crater Retreat2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$480 avg/night 5.0 (38)Poipu Crater 27Poipu Crater 272 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$351 avg/night 4.9 (44)Poipu Crater 12 - Tropical Paradise - Garden/CratePoipu Crater 12 - Tropical Paradise - Garden/Crate2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$493 avg/night 4.7 (47)Poipu Crater 16Poipu Crater 162 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$628 avg/night 4.8 (29)

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
26$471$351 to $628

The typical nightly price of each rental we list, with Hawaii's 18% tax and the cleaning and booking fees included, as of November 2026. Holiday dates cost more.

Recent guest reviews

Hawaiian Chic Crater Retreat
★★★★★ July 2026

The property was beautiful. Plenty of kitchen supplies for cooking and drinks. Also a good amount of bathroom towels and beach towels. Fans in every room which kept the place cool. The beds are on the soft side which was great for us. The lanai was relaxing with the hammocks. The pool was conveniently located steps away.

Robin E.
Poipu Crater 26
★★★★★ July 2026

Very nice pool area and spacious overall. The King bed was super comfortable. Warning that there is no A/C, but plenty of fans available and windows with screens. Location is close to everything you want to do on on the south end of the island.

Laura S.
Poipu Crater 26
★★★★★ July 2026

House is in the magic place. Somewhat secluded from neighborhood's around. It gives one a feeling to be so close with nature, supported with abundance in variety of green flora around. Crater itself has a steep driveway. Go figure. We actually enjoyed walking up and down, every day numerous times all the way to Poipu beach for swim and back. Or in the darkens of night, what a treat to taking a stroll to Hyaet's hotel grounds to sit on swing benches and listen to the beat of the ocean. Who don't like visit gym, there is a solution to your fitness. LOLMornings on the veranda, sipping coffee with the birds talking among self...precious. Sun rising above the rim of the crater and the first warm touches on the cheeks...how can we live without it for the rest of this year? Because for the next year, we might go back. Can't wait.

J K.
Hawaiian Chic Crater Retreat
★★★★★ June 2026

Loved the lanai - pool was a little more used than what was communicated overall a great place!!

Jan B.
Poipu Crater 27
★★★★★ June 2026

Great location on Kauai! Well stocked kitchen. Air conditioning was a plus! Appreciated beach chairs, beach towels and coolers. Poipu Crater is a lovely community! Excellent communication with the host.

Kathy K.
Poipu Crater 26
★★★★★ June 2026

Very nice unit. The townhome was very clean, updated, and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beach gear was more than expected.

Walter P.
Poipu Crater 27
★★★★★ May 2026

Clean property with very open and communicative hosts. Simple check in and checkout. Location is 10min walk from Poipu beach, an excellent and vibrant beach.

David M.
Poipu Crater 27
★★★★★ May 2026

We enjoyed our stay in Poipu. Jean was very responsive to questions and provided a lot of information on Kauai to help plan activities if you needed some ideas. Location was great, within an easy drive to beaches and restaurants.

Steve T.
Poipu Crater 26
★★★★★ May 2026

The place was clean and had all that we needed. They were very responsive when there was a power outage. It was restored quickly. I would recommend this place to friends.

Jacque D.
Hawaiian Chic Crater Retreat
★★★★★ May 2026

Lovely well appointed home. Front porch with hammocks was a favorite. Mornings with bird song and many tropical plants surrounding. Master bedroom comfortable, beautiful and homey. Our only complaint was that there was little room for our luggage items and groceries. Every cabinet was full. We also had to move furniture pieces around to pull out the couch. No air conditioning, but no one seemed affected except for the room with two twin beds with limited air flow.

lori R.

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