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Oceanfront Condo, steps to the ocean with AC, Lanai, Sunrise Views & Snorkeling

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront Condo, steps to the ocean with AC, Lanai, Sunrise Views & Snorkeling

Watch frolicking sea turtles, marvel at spectacular sunrises, enjoy whale watching (in season), and relax under starry night skies from the shaded, breezy comfort of the lanai at this charming, third-floor, oceanfront Kuhio Shores condo.

***** We invite you to enjoy our 5-Star condo*****. We have dozens of 5-Star reviews with our former vrbo listing but when we changed to a new premier host property manager and vrbo listing, our 5-Star reviews did not transfer. We have, however, included a number of the reviews in our photos section so potential guests can better evaluate our property.

The condo features an airy open floor plan with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows that afford you both ocean and mountain views. Open the lanai doors to allow the comfortable Hawaiian trade winds and the sounds of gently breaking waves to float through the condo or close the lanai doors and enjoy the comfort of AC provided by two mini-split AC units, one in the living room and one in the bedroom. The living room features a 50” Samsung flatscreen smart TV with cable and Amazon 4K Fire TV stick, a glider swivel rocker, and a bluetooth stereo bar. The condo has high speed wi-fi and an electronic charging station for laptops and cell phones.

Kitchen: The fully stocked and equipped kitchen provides a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, oven, and dishwasher, a wonderful cooking area, should you decide to dine in. The dining table for four is situated so that you get marvelous views of the ocean and Hoai Bay. As an alternative you can enjoy a cozy dinner for two on the wicker table on the lanai.

Sleeping Areas: The condo provides sleeping arrangements for either a couple or a small family. The bedroom has a Cal King Tempur-Pedic mattress, and the living room has a comfortable queen-size memory foam sleeper.

Bathroom: The fully remodeled bathroom is bigger than most bathrooms and provides a walk in shower and plenty of places to hang and store your gear.

Flooring: The flooring is completely tile so you don’t have to worry if you spill something and it is easy to manage should you track in sand or water, a common occurrence in Hawaii!

Kuhio Shores Amenities: The condo building has two elevators and carts for getting your baggage to your room, washer/dryer units on each floor with coin changing machine, and a barbecue area should you decide you wish to grill. You can enjoy amazing sunsets from the lawn immediately in front of the condo building. A parking pass in the condo at the time of check-in will provide you parking for one car in the condo’s parking lot.

Activities: Some of the best snorkeling on the island can be found just steps from the condo at Lawai Beach, which also provides a small beach that is perfect for youngsters. Across the street you can enjoy Prince Kuhio Park and a 10 minute walk brings you to the Kukui’ula Shopping Center where you can wander among its many restaurants, shops, galleries, and weekly Wednesday farmers market. Short drives of less than 5 minutes will bring you to lush native plants and a charming waterfall at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens, a stunning waterspout at the Spouting Horn and a calm, protected beach at Kukui‘ula Harbor. Kukui‘ula Harbor is also a common starting point for commercial tours featuring whale-watching, snorkeling, scuba diving, and other ocean-based activities. Since many of these tours start early in the morning, it is nice to have a short drive with easy parking to start your day.

Dining: You are only steps away from the romantic, award-winning Beach House Restaurant where you can either eat or kick back and relax with a Mai Tai while watching surfers catch their last rides of the day in front of a gorgeous sunset. Alternatively, a short 5-10 minute drive brings you to the many restaurants and bars in Poipu, charming old-town Koloa, or Kukui’ulu Shopping Center.

Location: The condo is a 30 minute drive from the airport and a 10 minute drive from the main loop road on the island. Immediately after you turn off the main loop road and head to the condo you will pass through a magical half-mile long tunnel of trees. The condo is roughly a 30 minute drive from south-side and east-side attractions and a 60-75 minute drive from north-side attractions. The condo is east-facing which means that you will enjoy spectacular sunrises and afternoon/evening shade on the lanai. The condo fronts the protected waters of Hoai Bay which allows you to view sea turtles while still affording you direct oceanfront and mountain views. We have seen both whales and dolphins from our lanai.

Property manager

JANE L LOCH

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 GE-098-655-0272-01, TA-098-655-0272-01, 260050140041

About the neighborhood

Map
HI, Koloa

What's nearby

  • Lawai Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Baby Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Tropical Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kiahuna Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Poipu Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poipu Shopping Village - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bubba Burgers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Condo, steps to the ocean with AC, Lanai, Sunrise Views & Snorkeling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Condo, steps to the ocean with AC, Lanai, Sunrise Views & Snorkeling?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Condo, steps to the ocean with AC, Lanai, Sunrise Views & Snorkeling?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Condo, steps to the ocean with AC, Lanai, Sunrise Views & Snorkeling located?

Located in Poipu, this condo building is steps from Prince Kuhio Park and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Poipu Beach. Lawai Beach and Baby Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Oceanfront Condo, steps to the ocean with AC, Lanai, Sunrise Views & Snorkeling Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay
We really enjoyed this condo for our trip to Kaua'i. Greeted by the sun each morning, and a nice shady spot on the balcony to enjoy the ocean in the afternoon. Will look to booking here again on another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne J., Murrietta, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Room with a View
We had a very nice stay at the condo . Beautiful ocean view for sunrise and sunset . Great location! Walking distance to great restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful condo with beautiful ocean view
The condo was clean and had an amazing view of the ocean. You could hear the waves crashing against the rocks and watch the sea turtles! The kitchen was well stocked with everything you might need. The host was very responsive even prior to us getting there. We would definitely stay there again! What a wonderful and relaxing trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miki M., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness
Koloa condo
Condo was great. Beautiful view. Rainbows and turtles to see from lanai (balcony). The unit had everything we needed, including beach chairs. Well stocked kitchen and bath. Comfortable bed. We only used the AC one afternoon when we came back to nap. Otherwise, the breezes through the unit made it quite comfortable and you can hear the ocean waves better that way!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeanie W., San Rafael, California

Good and Bad
I’ll cover the good first. The view was great; the balcony overlooked a very small bay as pictured. Sunrises were beautiful! The condo was adequate; the bed and sofa were comfortable, the bathroom and shower were clean, and the kitchen was nicely equipped. The neighborhood is convenient to restaurants and markets. However, the complex is very old and tired. The BBQ is in the parking lot next to the garbage. The washer/dryer is not in the condo, but is communal downstairs, and is expensive and there is no change machine.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
I was very pleased with location of condo, perfect viewing for ocean life, clean and comfy beds, my only complaint was the noise at night from the live music from restaurant when trying to sleep. Couldn't sleep with windows open so thank goodness for the AC units.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
condo stay
Dated fit our needs would do again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

RACHEL & THIERRY F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location ; needs to be refreshed
We enjoyed our stay but appartement was far not as good as 2 first ones we stayed in during our trip to Kauai and the most expensive one. Interior would need to be refreshed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kauai
This is a lovely condo that is well furnished. The location is wonderful. We spent many hours sitting on the lanai watching the sea turtles. It was a very quiet complex also.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was so sad to leave!!
Wow, incredible view, magical location, so comfortable, and a super responsive host. Could not ask for more!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vitaly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very nice appartment, great location, everything you may need during the stay you can find there.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat
Loved this unit - great size and location. Really enjoyed the flock of parakeets in the trees just outside.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob E., Yuba City, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular view!
The condo had a spectacular view, was fortunate enough to watch sea turtles feed off the rocks below. It was very clean and comfortable bed and furnishings. We were next to a nice restaurant and Lawai beach which was great for snorkeling. Would stay there again !
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than described
The condo is beautiful. The views are incredible. We watched the turtles feom a balcony. The sound of the surf was a great way to wind down after a day full of excursions. It's 30 minutes from pretty much every where you want to go on the island. We would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise with a view
We loved everything about your condo. The views were stunning, the location was perfect, and the condo was very comfortable. We watched sea turtles from the balcony every night. I recommend this place to everyone, and hope to have the honor of staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This is a comfortable, clean, well stocked condo in a great location, with a responsive and helpful host. We loved the sound of the waves, and sitting on the balcony watching the tide.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The view from this ocean side condo was breathtaking and my daughter and I enjoyed our five-day stay. It was well equipped and we enjoyed our morning breakfasts on the lanai overlooking the ocean where we spotted a couple of whales too. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C., SPOKANE

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
This is a very nice unit in a very nice building The building is older but well maintained and in a very convenient location on the water and convenient to the entire south side. We have stayed in many units in the building and this is one of the nicest, Clean, comfortable and the owner has been very thoughtful in furnishing and outfitting the unit. We stayed a month and will likely return,
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & updated output with a beautiful view
This property was nothing short of amazing. Everything is provided for from snacks and comfortable furniture ,to beach towels. But most importantly the BREATHTAKING VIEW right outside the window. My friend and I would wake up in the morning and sit in the balcony to watch the sunrise and sunset. Would definitely recommend if you are planning to stay on the south side right next to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
This place is a gem! We stayed here as a family of 4 and loved everything about it. Everything was a short drive or walk away. The place itself was clean and kitchen was well stocked. My kids love exploring the rock area below and watching turtles swim from the balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Everything was just as described! It is a lovely condo! So grateful to have air conditioning in the bedroom. We didn’t use the main a.c. at all, but found the bedroom unit helpful to get to a better sleeping temperature. The view from the condo is wonderful and it was peaceful and quiet- all except for the ocean- which is exactly how you want it! ;) We loved our stay and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brayden S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely recommend!
Loved our stay, beautiful view. Would 100% recommend to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunrise views
Great sunrise views from the lanai. Easy walk to the beach in front of The Beach House Restaurant. Very well equipped kitchen, many pans and even a rice cooker, toaster, blender, coffee maker. A nice welcome basket with coffee and candy. There was even olive oil and soy sauce in the kitchen. The bed was very comfortable. Very nice to have air conditioning at the south shore. Be aware that Kuhio Shores does not have a pool, just some beaches close by. No laundry in the unit. Not sure if there is laundry on site as there was no mention of that in the welcome binder. It might be nice/helpful to have a grab bar in the shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best vrbo!
This was the best location! What beautiful views! This place was amazing! Perfect for a couple! You get to watch the turtles right from the balcony! Sunrises were fantastic! Just have to walk to the beach house for the sunset. We loved staying at this condo and we will be back! Also have friends and family who will be booking this soon too! So nice to have beach chairs and a brita too! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023