Escape to Kauai's tropical paradise at Pu'uhonua, a serene retreat nestled in the lush 70-acre Poipu Kai Resort. Unwind on the expansive lanai with breathtaking views or explore three tranquil bedrooms each with its own private bathroom and peaceful outdoor space. With free wireless internet, snorkel gear, boogie boards and beach chairs provided, you can make unforgettable memories while staying connected.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61880 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
E Komo Mai
Aloha! Come bring your ohana (family) and friends to sit on our beautiful wrap around patio at our beautiful Pu'uhonua (place of refuge) with breathtaking tropical views. The great room and kitchen are the heart of Pu'uhonua located on the 2nd floor featuring wrap around windows making it feel like you are experiencing the outside from within. This arrangement allows guests the option of making meals at home while still enjoying every part of Kauai's beauty. The amazingly grand lanai allows for outdoor dining under the stars providing a large gathering area, but Pu'uhonua also offers the privacy of three bedrooms (1 upstairs and 2 downstairs) each having their own complete bathroom and private tranquil lanai. Each room has its own ceiling fan for additional comfort with the cool tropical trade wind breeze. For those of you who need to stay in touch with the real world we offer free wireless internet service.
When you are on vacation it is all about location and our open air Pu'uhonua home sits in the lushly landscaped 70 acre Poipu Kai Resort conveniently located between Shipwrecks Beach and Poipu Beach. Poipu Beach has been rated as one of the top ten beaches in North America featuring a peaceful 'baby beach' for keiki (child) to play in the sun, while still staying cool. If you are interested in snorkeling, then Poipu beach can offer you a variable paradise of beautiful and exotic tropical fish. If you are more of a boogie boarding thrill seeker then Shipwrecks Beach is the place for you with some of the best surf on the island. The best part about all of this is that these beaches are simply a 15 minute walk on the green belt of Poipu Kai and we will provide everything you will need to enjoy a day at the beach including snorkel gear, boogie boards, umbrellas, coolers, beach chairs, mats, and beach towels!!!
If you need a break from the beach, this rental is also apart of the Poipu Kai Resort Complex allowing access to numerous amenities including resort pool, jacuzzi, and multiple tennis courts. If you are interested in taking a swing at Kauai's most prestigious golf courses than you need to look no further than Poipu. Our rental is down the road to the Poipu Bay Golf course, which is home to the illustrious PGA Grand Slam.
Historic Koloa Town, Poipu Shopping Center, and Kukui'ula Village Shopping Center are about 3 miles away from the rental offering a mixture of amazing restaurants (Keoki's and Roy's are amazing), unique shops, and convenient grocery stores. Poipu is ideally located on the sunny south side of the island with equal traveling distance between the lushly vibrant North Shore and the scenic 'West Side' with it's breathtaking Waimea Canyon (The Grand Canyon of the Pacific) and the spectacular shear cliffs of the Na Pali Coast all seen from Koke'e State Park.
Having all of this adds up to a restful and invigorating stay on this beautiful Garden island of Kauai! E komo mai (come and enjoy)!!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Golf
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-177-754-7264-01, GE-177-754-7264-01, 280280390000
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Koloa, this holiday home is in the city centre. ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and CJM Country Stables are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Poipu Shopping Village and Shops at Kukuiula. Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby. Visit our Koloa travel guide
Located in Poipu, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Keoniloa Bay and Poipu Beach. Poipu Kai Tennis Center and Brennecke Beach are also within 15 minutes.
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E Komo Mai Reviews
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This home is incredible. It's beautiful, spacious, is in a perfect location to walk to the beach, and everything is well stocked and planned out inside. Can't wait to come back!
I stayed here with my husband, our 5 year old son and his 2 grandmas. It was the perfect location to our favorite beaches. This house was very comfortable and spacious, we would stay here again!
Our family friend group travel to places to dive and we found this house to be perfect for our group! Pictures are accurate, lots of communal and private areas and perfect location. It was so easy and pleasant to get around. We'd come back in a heartbeat! Oh, and the host wasr responsive and accommodating!
Our group consisted of 3 fathers and 3 sons for a basketball tournament in Kalaheo. The house was perfect and had everything we needed. Great location too.
Everything you could ever need to feel at home and HAPPY. Perfect location, wonderful spaces in and outdoors. Seriously, this place is stocked with all the things you’d want from umbrellas, chairs, snorkel gear, to high chairs, and I’d bet they’d even include a Christmas tree. Thanks again for another wonderful stay.
We hope to return. It is a magical home.Perfect location, property & amenities. Excellent communication with the host. I had trouble with the key to the pool gate, so we weren’t able to see the pool/hot tub after a walk, but we preferred the beaches. I’m curious if other times of the year are hotter, because my mother-in-law took some time to get used to the fact that like most homes in Hawaii, they don’t have full house AC, but have excellent ocean breezes,
Our time at this house was so so amazing! I have three kids ages 12,14,24 this house was so perfect for us literally could not have been better! Each of us had so much privacy we all were able to feel so at home! My oldest had the room with the queen bed and he was surprised the first use of the bathroom with a spray in the face we all died laughing there is a bidet so be warned but we all had a good laugh! We loved the location we would all walk barefoot to the beach at sunset to literally swim with the sea turtles. While we watched the sunset! Our time was so magical and I don’t think it could have been better!
We were a group of scuba divers who need lots of space to rinse, hang and dry our scuba gear. The house was wonderful for this purpose. In particular, there is a large deck area for drying equipment. This is an older home, yet was very clean and well equiped for our group. We did not have any issues during our stay so interaction with the property manager was limited. We were grateful to be allowed access to the garage which is where the washer / dryer are located. Beds and bedrooms were comfortable, AC and fans were very effective. We would definately stay at this home again.
This house felt like our home! A great place to start off our day with a big hearty breakfast, and be able to come home at the end of our day exploring the island and make a delicious dinner in a short amount of time. The amenities were great and we had everything we needed - well stocked kitchen tools and dishes/cookware for cooking. Comfortable living and sleeping areas. Great location with a short walk to multiple beaches in the area. Enjoyed the use of the pool and hot tub not too far walking distance away.
Great house just off the greenbelt that connects Poipu Kai to the Grand Hyatt. The location is excellent. The house was very comfortable for our group of 4 adults and 2 children. The house is very well stocked with beach supplies (towels, chairs, mats, boogie boards, wagon, snorkles, flippers) which allowed to enjoy days at the many nearby beaches. The rental provides access to the large swimming pool near Kalapaki Joe's. There is also a tennis centre which can be used for a modest fee and has numerous courts for tennis and pickle ball. The host was extremely accommodating and allowed us to have a late check-out which was very much appreciated as we had a late flight home. Overall a great property in an amazing location.
The home is a charming 3 bedroom, with a large living room and kitchen. The kitchen was very well equipped. Great for a group of friends or family.
The owner is very good about communicating with you and we were lucky enough to go in earlier than the stated time.
The area is quiet. There is a great pool for guests, with a good sized jacuzzi. They also have a good number of tennis courts.
Overall, a great place to enjoy your vacation!
This is a very nice home to stay in. The beds were very comfortable, the living area very spacious and the owners provided pretty much everything you would need for a vacation. We appreciated that they had several beach chairs, snorkeling equipment and beach towels. The place is very high tech with power curtains and fans operated by remote. We loved the location of the house as it was near Poipu Beach and a short drive to many local sights. Overall we were very pleased. The home has some age to it but that certainly isn’t a deterrent to our potentially returning there.
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WILLIAM F J.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Gustavo S.
25 Dec 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful large house
Four older family members stayed for a week. Each bedroom had its own bathroom. Large well equipped kitchen and rec room. Many amenities provided including any beach equipment you could want. Walking distance to the beach. It is airy with lots of large windows and sliding doors and an upstairs wrap around porch. Access to a pool and Jacuzzi. I highly recommend. Our only complaint was the floors were not mopped and it could use some dusting. Otherwise an ideal property. Thanks to our hosts.
The check-in process was so easy!! Communication back and forth with the owner was effortless. If I had a question, Heddy responded promptly without hesitation. Once we were checked in, we enjoyed getting to know more about the home and the area and island in a collection of notes and literature kept on the coffee table. We were over 5,000 miles away from home, yet we had the comforts of home. The kitchen had quite a few staples in terms of basic oils and seasonings and any kind of cookware or dishes you may need. I loved that we could have the convenience of cooking some meals at home. One of my favorite things about the home was how each bedroom had its own little private lanai. Everyone had their own space to get away from the group if needed or to read one of the many novels and books throughout the home. Our family also appreciated the on site laundry facilities and having access to numerous snorkel gear sets and boogie boards and beach chairs. Nothing beats the Poipu beaches. We were on the island for a family wedding and the location offered activities and things to do for a variety of age groups. We loved our stay and would love to come back here in the future!
This house was in a great location for all island activities--all within an hours drive. There was a large open kitchen, dinning, and living area with comfortable seating to watch movies (which we did every night after our busy daytime activities.) The house is in a safe neighborhood with access to a pool and jacuzzi and only about a ten minute walk to the beach--for the two young adults and about a 15 minute walk for the older generation. (There were five adults in our group--three parents and two adult children in their twenties.) Located in the garage and available for use, is everything a guest may need for a day at the beach. We used the towels, umbrella, snorkeling gear, body boards, foldable wagon, cooler on wheels, backpack cooler, and beach chairs. There are also items for use for small children and babies. The home was decorated with a personal, homey, island touch. (Not ABC Store touristy at all.) Each of the three bedrooms were very private and had their own lanai. When we were there, Poipu beach had 12 sea turtles on the beach and 1-2 sea lions basking/sleeping in the sun during the day. There are jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, board games provided for rainy day activities as well. (We had only a half day of rain and we decided to spend that time buying groceries at Costco and Walmart and eating at area restaurants.) We had an enjoyable time and would definitely stay here again!
Home was in a great location and plenty of room for our family. My only negative was it wasn’t very clean in some spots and a lot of the lights and fans didn’t work. I would stay here again. I enjoyed the beach gear provided and a huge washer and dryer!
We have been to several islands but this house was by far the most comfortable place we’ve stayed in. Spacious and well stocked. It had most of what was needed for a perfect vacation. Hedy provided beach necessities, like toys, towels, chairs, umbrellas, snorkeling gear, etc. What really caught my eye was how well organized and labeled everything was. My family and I all agreed that this felt like a home away from home!