My wife and I were on our Honeymoon. It was our firat time visiting Kauai and we had a great time. This VRBO offered us a great location in Poipu. Its walking distance to Poipu beach where we spent a lot of time snorkeling and enjoying the weather. There were great views of the beach and sunset from the balcony. Everything was clean and well maintained. It was great for my wife and I. We even had an issue with our flights coming home and the property manager was quick to help us arrange an additional night to stay. We recommend this VRBO and would stay here again. Thank you for the great hospitality!
Jake M.
June 2025
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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:
If you enjoy the sound of waves crashing on the rocks below, I do and now that I'm home I miss that! The place is clean and the view is incredible. The roomy environment is so comfy
Ken & Sharon D.
May 2025
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
Loved Our Stay in Hawaii!We had such a great time at this place! The house was super clean, comfy, and had everything we needed—plenty of towels, a well-stocked kitchen, even beach gear. The vibe was really relaxed and the décor had that nice island feel that made it extra special.There’s no A/C, but honestly, we loved it during the day The breeze flows through the house and the ceiling fans kept it cool, when there was crosswinds. It felt nice to enjoy the fresh air instead of being sealed up inside. Only suggestion is to place a portable AC unit in master bedroom. To use when there aren’t any crosswinds.The location was awesome—quiet and peaceful but close enough to beaches, food spots, and fun things to do. The hosts were super friendly and even left us a welcome basket with local treats. That was such a nice surprise!If you're looking for a chill Hawaiian getaway, this is the spot. We’d totally stay here again!
Teresa L.
May 2025
Great location near POIPU beach and excellent view from unit! Really comfortable even without ac and not necessary to have since there is a cross breeze in unit. Ellen is very quick with communication to answer any questions you may have. Really cool nostalgic feel.
Kayla S.
May 2025
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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:
Perfect location and great place! It had amazing views and we were able to walk to the beach. Close to a few great food options. The place itself was well kept and well stocked with towels and beach equipment. Driveway was a little steep, so be careful and go slow if you rent a low car as you can scrape the bottom on the way out. Would definitely rent again!
Madison S.
May 2025
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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:
Exceptional property with great views. Kitchen was well stocked for in home cooking of every kind and the patio a great place for al fresco meals. Beach within walking distance as well as Brennekes Beach restaurant. Old Kolaa a short drive, Lihue about 30 minutes. Management company very responsive.
RHONDA R.
May 2025
Condo was close to Poipu Beach which we really enjoyed, got to see Turtles resting on the beach, up to twenty one night, we love that Kauai is not as busy as the other Islands, truly a place to come and relax, can’t wait for our next trip
Wendy B.
May 2025
We had a wonderful time and it was the perfect location. The check in process and communication was great as well. An added bonus was access to the health club to work out and enjoy the beautiful pool - all within walking distance. The only thing that kept us from giving 5 stars was some basic supplies were not stocked for us (washing machine soap, paper towels, body lotion). If you're looking for a clean and no frills place to stay with an amazing view and location, this is it. We had a great time!
Jessie M.
April 2025
The location of this property is fantastic! Close enough to travel to the Lihue area as well as the west coast. Walking distance to Poipu Beach and a few fantastic bars/restaurants. The view off the balcony was incredible. Quick 5 mins drive to Shipwreck Beach for the sunrise. Denise was incredibly quick to respond to any questions. Great time!
Tom E.
April 2025
We love staying here when we come to Kauai. The condo is clean and the management team is so friendly and responsive. It’s great having a fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer and reserved parking spot. The view from the patio is so beautiful. We had breakfast out in the patio every morning. We will be coming back next year! Thank you!
Michelle S.
April 2025
This was a wonderful rental for our stay. It had everything you could possibly need as well as lawn chairs, a beach umbrella and a cooler that were very useful. I’m not sure this would be great for small children as I was talking very briefly to the neighbor staying next-door to me on the balcony outside and had the maintenance man come and tell me the entire place could hear my conversation and I needed to be more quiet aware.
Airyn B.
April 2025
We had a beautiful stay. Ellen is a wonderful hostess-so kind and responsive. Location is fantastic! Sunsets at the end of each day were a special treat. Unit is a little dated, which is why I would give this property a 4/5 stars. However, all other aspects of our experience were first rate! Fantastic experience.
Aimee B.
April 2025
This property, the amenities, and the location were all just as advertised. Easy walk to all things we wanted, beach, nature, wildlife, and so much more. Loved waking up to the surf and birds so much that I made a recording to play at home. If life brings us back, I’d love to stay here again!
Cory C.
April 2025
Nice unit in an older complex. Located minutes (walking distance) from Poipu Beach. Well appointed. Views of the ocean from the lanai, sleep to the sound of the ocean waves. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Alan S.
April 2025
Quiet older complex but the unit is updated with everything you need. Walkable beaches near by. The condo was very clean and you can see the pride in ownership. We will be back.
Joanne S.
April 2025
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When we first arrived, we found laundry still in the washing machine. We put the laundry in the dryer and noticed that the dryer was vented into the bathroom making it hot and humid, even though the windows were all open fully. The temperature likely reached 90 degrees. We found a large fan and positioned it to push more air out the window.The bathroom was dirty and moldy. Venting into a bathroom encourages mold, and it’s a code violation. See photos of dirt/mold, venting, fan.We noticed that the sliding door did not lock. The welcome letter cautioned us to be sure to lock doors and windows when we left. I wrote to the manager, who wrote that was only for units on the ground floor, which was puzzling.The VRBO listing utilizes a visual which indicates that there is a gym on the premises. It also makes it seem that why you need to purchase the 25 a day gym membership is to use the pool, which is not true. When the listing has a gym logo, any user would take it that the gym was on the premises, not that it’s a ten-minute drive away, over a mile away. When I tried getting our 25 charge removed, the manager said simply that it was not refundable. We urge VRBO to investigate these misleading visuals and text. The entire property is very tired. The curtain valances are broken—the small wires holding them up are rusted away. The windows are not easy to open and close. The terrace furniture cushions were torn and frayed. See photos.
Christopher R.
April 2025
Great location! Quite and peaceful building. Amazing views.
April 2025
This was a perfect spot for my wife and I. The unit was clean and comfortable with a nice kitchen, and a great porch for hanging out. Also it’s less than a 10 min walk to Poipu Beach where we watched sea turtles every day we were there. The staff was also very friendly and responsive. We locked ourselves out on a weekend day when the office was closed and within 30 minutes they sent someone to unlock the door for us. Check in process was smooth and easy. Would absolutely stay here again.
Alan S.
April 2025
When you advertise the rental, you should have stated that there was going to be construction/demolition going on during our stay. Started at 8:00am through 4:00pm. This project was to last a month. Secondly, Vrbo fees are ridiculous. Don't know what the hell I paid 400.00 for.Won't use Vrbo again
Steve B.
April 2025
Overall the place is ok. The parking is hard to find as the signage isn’t very easy to see. We did use the laundry one day and they worked great. Not too fancy. Was in a quiet area. You cannot see the ocean from the unit but can hear it. It is a doable walk to the ocean but if going for the day you may want to drive instead of carrying everything.
Lynette T.
March 2025
We have stayed at Sunset Kahlili several times, at various units. It is a wonderful location. The unit we rented was a great location, as always. However, the unit was not clean based on our expectations and the cleanliness of other units we have stayed in. Also, the rugs were old and appeared unclean, the towels were limited and in need of replacement. Improvement in cleanliness and some replacement of old fixtures will make this unit as nice a rental as the others in Sunset Kahlili.
Ellen M.
March 2025
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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:
Lovely condo with breathtaking view. Nicely maintained. Beachy feel that I loved!
A guest from Ojai, CA
March 2025
Easy to enjoy. Some of the tenants are older and set in there ways. Husband was on the phone by the pool and his voice carries and is loud. He got lectured about that. We’re kind of on edge about noise and such. We are quiet and non parties. Didn’t complain about a jack hammer going all day on the next door unit.
susan C.
March 2025
Very nice but will probably stay at a better beach access next time. Location needs to provide blankets, rather just bed spreads.
March 2025
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We spent four nights at this one-bedroom unit. The kitchen is very well-equipped, the bedroom and LR/DR area are spacious, the bathroom’s shower worked well. It takes about 5 minutes to walk to Brennecke Beach (body surfing) and about 12 minutes to walk to Poipu Beach to swim and watch the Green Turtles that come every day to rest. Location of the unit is good; there are other units on the grounds and we found it to be quiet and comfortable. Places where we ate: Keoki’s Paradise at the Kiahuna Plantation has a 4-5pm Chef’s Menu that is excellent. In Koloa, we tried Porky’s Kauai sandwiches, portions are quite large. Koloa Fish Market: we took home poke for dinner (there is parking behind the market) and their ube/haupia dessert is a must. Farmers Markets: Wed. afternoon from 3:30 – 6 pm at the Kukuiula Shops : lots of fresh vegetable/fruit stands—it was quite crowded. Sat. mornings: Puhui Park in Lihue--huge market, definitely worth going to if you are around.We enjoyed our stay at the Orchid very much and will return.
Rosalind K.
March 2025
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First the positive, the view and the lanai are awesome, we spotted whales and turtles while sitting out there. As for the interior, better bring your tool belt and prepare to fix some things because Ellen refuses to do so. The place is in bad need of an update, it would appear nothing has been done since it was built in the 60’s. Two chairs on the lanai were damaged, I sat on one and thought it was going to collapse because a bolt had rusted out. I weigh 215 pounds so this should not have been an issue. Screens in kitchen and bedroom kept falling out. It fell one night and I could see the bracket was broken, I alerted Ellen and she said she doesn’t have the money to fix it. Two nights later the screen fell on my wife in bed while she was sleeping. Building management told me the kitchen screen had fallen out many times previously. In the fridge one of the bolts holding up a shelf had rusted out and the entire bracket was being held by one bolt and looked as if it would collapse any minute. Ellen refused to do anything about that. The beach chairs were in bad shape and Ellen committed to reimbursing me, when I bought one she ghosted me after I sent the receipt from Costco and she continues to do so. My wife bought cleaner because the cabinets had grimy filth that was disgusting. The furniture appears to have been purchased at a garage sale or thrift store.
Bryan W.
March 2025
Everything was as described including the spectacular view. We loved just sitting on the lanai enjoying the ocean view. Whale spotting was a highlight. Close to beaches and great trails along the coast.
sandy j.
March 2025
First time to this area and stayed five nights during Feb '25. Great location. Condo was in decent shape, clean and over all very nice and comfortable. Was worried about no AC but enjoyed falling asleep to the ocean with windows open. Would rent this again
Dave F.
February 2025
Our 10 day stay was so enjoyable! The remodeled penthouse unit was beautifully furnished and the expansive ocean added to our whale watching success! We have already booked for the future! Highly recommended!
Kathi G.
February 2025
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Overall we enjoyed our stay. The view can not be beat! 180 degree ocean view from the lanai. We spend every morning and sunset out there watching whales and just relaxing. The building is really showing its age however the finishes and furnishings in this unit are updated and in good condition. No noise from the street or neighbors, only the ocean! Well equipped kitchen. Great location in Poipu! We could walk to the beach. I think it was 1/3 of a mile. In the other direction was a fantastic walking path that runs up to the Hyatt. The only downside is the lack of air conditioning. Listing says it has AC but it’s only a tiny portable unit that doesn’t really do much unless you’re standing in front of it. It was requested that we leave the windows closed while out for the day so that means we came home to a roasting hot condo. Even in January, fans and ocean breezes don’t really cut it. Mornings were pleasant but after an entire day of south facing sun exposure, the afternoons, evenings, and nights were not very comfortable inside. But I must reiterate that the view and location are absolutely top notch!
Beth C.
February 2025
If you are looking for the place to watch Kauai sunsets, this is the place! Denise was a great host. The property is well appointed, and the location on the south side of the island is a short walk to beaches. I liked being in a quiet residential area that was also a short drive to restaurants and shopping.
Eric B.
February 2025
We had a delightful stay at Mele Moana. The condo is comfortable, clean, and well-equipped. It is in a great location, close to beaches, trails, and restaurants. We enjoyed the fabulous views from our lanai of the daily visits by the whales and the stunning sunsets. Ellen is a wonderful host. Highly recommended - 5 stars!
Jacek K.
February 2025
This condo had the perfect Lanai for enjoying coffee in the morning or our wine at night and watching the whales. It’s so close to coffee shops, restaurants and most importantly beaches. The property itself had everything we needed and more. The owner was so gracious and helpful and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again for our next Kauai holiday.
Jo H.
February 2025
The views were amazing from our balcony. We saw many whales and sea turtles from our unit.Comfortable bed and furniture! Highly recommend this unit!
Susan C.
February 2025
Stayed for a week with my husband for our anniversary. Property was clean, easily accessible and quiet! Property was just as described and had everything we needed. The views were amazing! Lots of beaches close by. If they would put a blind or curtain on the kitchen window, it would be perfect!
Vikki G.
February 2025
Loved it
Mark M.
January 2025
We loved this simple one-bedroom condo with great sunset and ocean views in a GREAT location to access the local beach, park, and fun.
R kirk W.
January 2025
Good views of the ocean/sunset. Good location, walking distance to beach.
Terry R.
January 2025
The trip was incredible. The view and lanai is by far the best part of it. We watched whales breaching and swimming by the entire stay. We saw dolphins and turtles and Brennecke’s beach and poipu beach is so close we spent a ton of time there. Can’t wait to go back.
Jenna S.
January 2025
We really loved our stay in Poipu. The views were spectacular, the place was clean and very well outfitted and close to everything. We had great walks every morning and easy parking and access to everything.
Bob L.
January 2025
Easy access to fun!
Catherine S.
January 2025
Ocean view, ocean sounds, good communication with host. Interior is dated. Well stocked with supplies, recent addition of AC and some kitchen appliances. Walking distance to Poipu beach.
Ross M.
January 2025
Husband, myself, 20, 17 and 10 year old boys had enough room, loved the view-appreciated being up above the other structures and had an amazing view! Call to ask what is available in the kitchen before you buy, plenty of towels, fun beach toys available for kids , walking distance to beach and thankful for the washer/dryer, two bedrooms and two bathrooms…and did I mention the view!
Darcy H.
January 2025
We are very familiar with the Sunset Kahili and love this property. This unit did not disappoint. Can’t beat the view and space was comfy and clean. Thanks for everything! This will continue to be on our list of places to return in the future!
Stacy G.
January 2025
Excellent
Tony G.
December 2024
I loved watching the whales from the deck while eating my breakfast! Thank you for a wonderful place to relax.
robert b.
December 2024
We loved Denise’s condo. The location was amazing (walking distance to the beach) and the sound of the ocean lulled us to sleep every night. The unit was super clean, well equipped and the king bed was extremely comfortable. We highly recommend this rental and hope to stay here again sometime.
Pam & Steve W.
December 2024
We have stayed in many different units at this condo, and this is by far the best appointed. Everything you could ask for in terms of amenities and supplies, with an overabundance of beach stuff, including extra chairs umbrellas and tons of snorkeling gear . Great communication from managing aging, who took the trouble to check in the day after we arrived to make sure everything was okay. This unit also has an air conditioner, which is rare in this building. We didn't need to use it, but during the summer months it's a great thing to have. Wonderful renovation, the addition of a door from the living area to the bathroom is a major asset, especially if someone is staying on the couch
Eric S.
December 2024
Wonderful and relaxing!
cindy k.
December 2024