Turtle Haven


Rates: $405 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Bed types: KQQX (sleeps 6)
Reviews: 4.90 (from 136 reviews)
ON THE OCEAN condominium "Turtle Haven" steps from the sea near Poipu with spectacular views. Swim, surf, snorkel, sunbath or just relax in a peaceful corner of Kauai Island. Dazzling views of the tropical Pacific Ocean welcome you as you step in the door. Your unit faces the ocean directly with nothing between you and the sea. Watch the whales, dolphins, and turtles from your lanai (balcony).

This unique condominium is flanked by Turtle Cove on one side and renowned Lawai Beach on the other. Lawai Beach offers can't-miss snorkeling with turtles and colorful tropical fish steps from your door as well as sunbathing, surfing, and swimming (SNUBA too!). We've seen octopuses and endangered monk seals there as well. Enjoy the outdoor shower tucked between tropical plants for Kuhio Shores guests before heading up to the unit to relax. On the inland side, find a piece of history at the sacred Prince Kuhio Park.

Your unit will be 30 feet (9 meters) from the water: open the windows and doors, feel the trade winds blow, smell the ocean, and listen to the crashing surf. Sip your coffee or tea on the lanai soothed by the sound of the waves and Pacific blue waters as far as you can see. Enjoy privacy over a coral reef and turtles surfing from this second floor unit #210 (with elevator close by): No other units can see into your space and no telephone means complete peace.

This condo offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps 6. Find a King bed in the master bedroom, a Queen bed in the second bedroom, and a Queen sofa bed in the living room. For those occasional days when it's a bit warm, AC throughout the unit will keep you comfortable.

With floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows, you will enjoy the sea from the living room, dining room, or lanai. Watch whales breach in the winter and turtles feeding directly in front of your balcony. Or scan surfers tackling the waves while an occasional snorkeler visits the turtle cleaning station below.

The kitchen offers granite counter tops and stainless appliances. The unit includes oven/stove, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, insulated stainless French press, electric kettle, microwave, and full refrigerator with freezer and ice maker. It's fully furnished with everything you need to cook in or enjoy a drink on the lanai, with a BBQ onsite for your use. Or visit one of the island's best restaurants and bars next door, The Beach House, only steps away.

Free cable and wireless internet are included and there is a smart flat-screen TV in the living area as well as a small desk. The easy-access parking lot allows one car per unit with a coin laundry on each floor of the building.

Both the master bath (with separate large walk-in shower---see photos) and the second hall bath (with twin sinks) have custom tile work. Unique art work on the walls conveys the Hawaiian spirit.

Take a stroll down the road to visit the National Tropical Botanical Garden and a natural geographic wonder, Spouting Horn blow hole. The upscale Shops at Kukui'ula are easy walking distance with many fine restaurants, ice cream, and shopping. Scuba diving and snorkeling at Koloa Landing is only 1/2 mile away (< 1km). The popular tourist area of Poipu is just a mile or two away, and the historic town of Koloa with grocery stores is likewise a 5 minute drive.

Enjoy the peace, relaxation, and adventure of Kauai by staying in a peaceful corner of the island steps from the sea in an ocean front unit. Registration Number: TA-170-434-4064-01, GE-17

Turtle Haven Reviews



tonya m.
August 2024
great location loved hearing the waves at night watching the turtles n surfers beautiful view only down side all the bird poop on your car !


Bethany S.
July 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. So close to Poipu beach! Condo was clean and had everything we needed, plus a lot of extras. The washer and dryer listed is coin operated outside the unit, so be aware of that. Great view, so many turtles, surfers, and body boarders to watch from the lanai. Easy parking and in and out with elevators. Very comfortable place!


Kelley T.
February 2024
Would stay again! No complaints. Best location for sightseeing and restaurants.


Lisa C.
December 2023
First time to Kauai & using VRBO Location was great close to several things, really enjoyed waterfront views! 4 adults and the space was perfect no complaints. Would stay again!


Chris W.
December 2023
We had a great stay! The views the views the views... just unbelievable!



October 2023
This is our third time staying in Kuhio Shores, first time in this unit. T HR r reds condo is perfect and we recommend it to anyone. The Beach House restaurant next door was a big disappointment though. We’ve been in years past and loved it but this time we won’t recommend anymore - insane amount of people and the food was marginal and overpriced. Brennecke’s is much better and not a zoo and our best food of the trip. Keoke’s is a fun place and great kahlua pork sandwich.


Bob S.
October 2023
we had a really good time… the view was great


Lisa D.
September 2023
Beautiful views, stunning any time of day. Listen to the ocean from your balcony. Decor is Hawaiian and tropical. Every amenity we wanted or needed was provided. Highly recommend!


Marcelina L.
September 2023
Perfect for the family wedding destination. Great accommodation! Would appreciate better pillows (maybe time to change) and linen and towels (maybe need better laundry?). It's just one of the things I am particular about. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place.


Dave S.
June 2023
10/10. Clean, convenient, and great communication. Thanks for helping create amazing memories and making it easy to do that. Will definitely return.


Amy H.
April 2023
Property was wonderful. Clean, as described. Had everything we needed. Grounds were quiet and clean. No noise could be heard between units. Location was perfect. We would stay in this exact unit again. Thanks so much!


Christy L.
April 2023
This place had everything you need for a great stay. Kids enjoyed the boogie board the most, and I loved the wonderful view.


John B.
March 2023
Terrific condo with amazing view of the surf. The place was immaculately clean and very well equipped. Shopping and restaurants are nearby as well as plenty of sight-seeing. The snorkelling was terrific.


Jason P.
March 2023
Wow. Great view.s. Daily whales , Turtles and dolphins along with beautiful sunsets.


Dawnine C.
March 2023
Location is perfect. Place was lovely. Excellent! Very quiet as well. Next to excellent snorkeling


Mark C.
March 2023
The only way to go in Hawaii is right on the water, and the pictures are, in fact, reality. We were so happy the A/C worked so well in the back bedrooms. The building is merely steps away from a small beach that had some of the best snorkeling I've done - we swam (from a distance) with a sea turtle, very cool. The owners even had umbrellas and chairs that were so great to use. I even texted the owner that the door stop on the main door was broken and it was fixed the next day. Other condo people/visitors were very nice.


Dennis And Lorraine R.
February 2023
We have stayed on Kuhio Shores before in a different condo so we do like this area. Perfect sunset view, lots of space and quiet. It’s a very old property but everyone has remodeled. It’s not cheap but I feel it’s a good value for the space. Nothing is inexpensive on the island anymore. We want a view so we pay a little more. The lanai is in the shade until around 1. Perfect for leisure mornings with coffee and a book. It faces the front. Lots of snorkeling right there as well. It’s also a popular surfing spot so entertainment! We would stay here again.


robert f.
January 2023
The room, location and ocean view was perfect. Our stay was stress free and the owner provided little things like beach chairs, cooler and plenty of towels. Everything was perfect.


Betty B.
December 2022
Excellent location for snorkeling We have stayed at 5 different condos here and this was one of our favorites.


Jan K.
November 2022
Perfect location, very nice condo, amazing view from the deck and out of this world snorkling just a few steps away.


Sharon A.
November 2022
Loved the condo. The view is amazing and right next door to the best snorkeling on the island.


Kristin M.
October 2022
This location was perfect! The balcony views, sunrise/sunset, walking to shops, beach and restaurants! A+ for our family vacation. The unit was also nicely stocked with paper products, coffee, salt, pepper, beach supplies, cleaners, hand soap and more! Thank you for an amazing stay. We did not want to leave!


Mark W.
October 2022
Ocean front beauty! AC and other amenities were fantastic. Highly recommend to anyone who likes watching the waves crash while sipping a Mai Tai


Raymond P.
September 2022
Breath taking view when you enter the unit. Never ending beauty the whole stay.


Cynthia A.
September 2022
The location , amenities, view, were all so fabulous ! Recommend this Vrbo. Great experience


Matthew H.
August 2022
We had a great stay here during our time on the south shore. View from balcony is incredible - watched surfers and sea turtles daily. Lawai beach is just west of the property, and Poipu and other beaches (where we spent most of our time) and restaurants are just a short drive away. Listing for the condo is accurate - well appointed kitchen, chairs and umbrella for beach use, and beach towels provided. Perfect for our family. Great communication with owner throughout the booking process. Thanks!


Kristen C.
August 2022
wonderful property, easy location for sightseeing, turtles swim by all day, close to beaches


TRACY G.
July 2022
Loved staying here! The view is amazing!


Laura R.
June 2022
Beautiful locale with balcony overlooking ocean. Located very near poipo beach but not as crowded an area. Small beach right next to condo and plenty of beaches nearby. Owners very responsive.


Jerry V.
May 2022
Location was beautiful as we enjoyed watching the sea turtles and surfers from our balcony. The view was breathtaking . If I would add anything that was negative would be the cleanliness of the condo itself. Otherwise, our overall stay was wonderful.


Bill S.
May 2022
The view from the condo was fantastic! Hearing crashing waves 24/7 was heaven. Condo had everything we needed. We had a slight problem upon arrival as our TV and Internet wasn't working. We contacted the building manager, Albert (wonderful man) and he worked with Spectrum. Turns out our cable and internet was out of service two days before our arrival. They sent out a technician the next day and all is well. We would stay there again for sure!!!!!!!


Amy W.
May 2022
The view is breath taking. I was visiting with my parents and enjoy the air conditioning and easy access to everything on the island. However, beds were hard, ceiling fan lights would not turn off, and we had to buy toilet paper for the place. The air conditioning was worth it. We would stay again, however we would purchase mattress pads.


Robert B.
February 2022
The view is incomparable. As advertised and shown in the listing photographs, the lanai is about 30 feet from the ocean on the 2nd floor of the building. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai and watching the ocean and whales for hours. The unit itself is a bit tired and in serious need of an update. It compared unfavorably with other comparably priced accommodations in which we recently stayed in terms of furnishings, supplies and equipment (both items and quality). Limited kitchen equipment lent itself to less meal preparation that would have been expected. There is no garbage disposal. The living area is poorly lighted; beach chairs were old and rusted. There were noises (24/7) from mechanical equipment (hot water heater and toilet in the master) that were annoying, especially during the night. Overall, it was a pleasant stay (primarily because of location), but the unit could be improved with a little effort and not a great expense.


Chris G.
February 2022
Easy


William M.
January 2022
This place has nicer views than pictured. Turtles and whales out front. Second floor is perfect.


Ganesh J.
January 2022
Fantastic location (steps from the beach and waves); great views (saw turtles and even a seal right up close on the beach) and proximity to restaurants. Poipu is the ideal spot on the island. We will come back here anytime we are in Kauai


Lisa W.
December 2021
This property has everything you could possibly want on Kauai! We had beautiful sunsets, watched turtles, surfers and even saw whales right from our lanai. Condo was very clean and had everything you need to prepare meals, plus had all the beach gear you need. The property manager was super friendly! Owners were so easy to work with and we look forward to our next visit! Thank you for the opportunity to share your beautiful piece of paradise.


Mike K.
December 2021
We spent a week here and absolutely loved it. Ideal location just steps from the beach and we loved sitting on the balcony watching the sea turtles. We would absolutely stay here again.


Katherine W.
November 2021
People gather chairs and come down to Lawai beach each night for sunsets but staying here, we just sat on the private balcony. There is a good surf spot right in your line of sight, too. It was amazing to watch them. Lawai has really easy snorkeling, too. We found Old Koloa town to have excellent local food options, too.


Emily O.
November 2021
We had an easy time locating, arriving at and checking in to this beautiful location. The condo was large and spacious, with an incredible floor to ceiling view of the ocean. It was fun to watch the surfers or fishermen and was a quick walk over the Baby beach. The location on Kauai was perfect - all the enjoyment of the beach with dining and shopping nearby, and then a quick 20 minute drive for boating experiences in Port Allen. It was also very easy to access Waimea canyon. The apartment was clean and moderately stocked. Make sure to bring your own shampoo and conditioner and pick up things like coffee and creamer at a grocery. The condo has beach towels, boogie boards and beach chairs for guests as well - a nice bonus.


David S.
September 2021
A well furnished and maintained 2nd floor condo within feet of the ocean. Loved sitting on the balcony and watching the surfers and occasional sea turtle. Centrally located on the south shore with an easy drive to the west and east shores.


Lorna R.
September 2021
Incredible property with amazing views. Would sit out with my coffee in the morning watching sea turtles and surfers alike. Property was immaculate and well stocked. Great location. Would recommend this property to everyone.


Priscilla S.
August 2021
We had an amazing stay! Well-equipped kitchen, nicely decorated, good beach gear (boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrella), and ample air conditioning. Super location - beach and shave ice stand on one side and walkable shopping for our teens on the other. The view from the lanai can’t be beat - literally spent hours watching the waves and sea turtles! Mahalo for sharing your wonderful place with our family!


john
July 2021
Great accommodations and excellent location. I don’t think you can get any closer to the ocean.


Lloyd L.
March 2018
We were very happy at Kuhio Shores. The apartment is clean and nice, and the sound of the waves that permeate the apartment is fantastic. We watched the surfers from our deck every evening. We'd happily stay here again!


Dwight F.
March 2018
Older well maintained residence w great view and ideal location to shops and golf courses


Paula P.
March 2018
This condo had amazing views and a great location; making it very easy to access the whole island. The layout worked out very well for us. The balcony was also a very good size, bigger than I expected. It was also very well equipped with everything we needed. Although we did not use the BBQ's, we noticed they were cleaned every day! This unit had AC which we found we needed. The only complaints we had is the carpet; it was quite warn down. The cleaniness was also an issue for us. The two headboards are made of wicker and were extremely dusty, as well as the room fans(we did not use due to the fact they were so dirty). We actually tried to vacuum the headboards boards, but I think what they really needed would be a good scrubbing. Other than that it was great. The location of the Beach House restaurant next door was a plus and the sunsets from our balcony were great.


John H.
February 2018
Loved it! Can't go wrong with this rental.


Mary Lou M.
February 2018
Awesome view of the ocean. Watched surfers, saw whales and sea turtles from the patio. Close to shopping and restaurants.


jim p.
January 2018
Enjoyed our stay here. The location was perfect for us, right next to the Beach House restaurant which for young children might not be perfect, but, with late teenage children it is. Great snorkeling right off the building with the turtles and surfing right down the street, easy walking to the market yet still quiet. Only downside would have been to have some drapes to pull while not at the condo to help keep the unit cool. We would book the unit again


Bill L.
December 2017
The bottom line is, this place is great! Read the description on VRBO listing, look at the pictures and read some of the reviews and this property will definitely meet your expectations. It really was exactly as it was described on VRBO. The kitchen and bathrooms have been updated recently. We saw controls for AC, but did not need to turn it on. I'd much rather have the ocean breeze and each room has a ceiling fan if needed. The unit was very clean and comfortable. I was also impressed by the upkeep of the building and Kuhio Shores property. The owner, Karen was easy to communicate with and very reachable to answer any questions. I would definitely consider staying here again in the future.


Toby B.
October 2017
Everything was perfect, the views are the best part, never closed the windows for 8 days, ocean sounds the entire time, saw turtles and swam with turtles every day. Condo had everything you need except binoculars. Close to everything local and ate at all the local restaurants, Keoki's paradise bar was our favorite.


Janet R.
July 2017
My husband, three kids and I had a wonderful stay at this place. It was truly a slice of heaven. Every morning, we would drink our coffee on the balcony which was only one floor up from ground level. We watched turtles, dolphins, and surfers from the balcony. It was tempting to just stay in and relax all day, and take in the beautiful view. We found it very convenient that the beach was located only minutes away, where we surfed and snorkeled. The snorkeling was amazing, and we rented equipment there at Lawai Beach for a very reasonable price. Some nights we enjoyed the sunset from our balcony, other nights, we walked out to watch it on the lawn. It was magical. One morning, I went on a short walk from the condo to a well-known blow hole. Karen, the owner, was so helpful. Before we arrived, she gave us a helpful list of things to do and places to go. She has her place stocked with all sorts of helpful tourist information about the island. The unit is very clean with full amenities. The AC is refreshing, but even without the AC, the fans cooled us off. The beds were extremely comfortable. I would reccommend this place to friends, family, and anybody hoping to have a luxurious stay. We hope to return to Karen and Dave's place one day. Janet


Charles T.
July 2017
Probably the most beautiful place on earth for the price. We'll be back.



March 2010
We found the condo at Kuhio Shores to be a peaceful place to stay. As soon as we entered the condo, we would open up the lanai door to hear the sound of the ocean. The condo was comfortable and had homey feel to it....far better than any hotel with its well-stocked kitchen, a collection of helpful tour guides and books on Kauai, and beach equipment (towels, chairs, snorkel gear, and cooler!). We had everything we needed at our "home base" to relax and enjoy the beauty of Kauai!


CHRIS B.
March 2010
This is our 4th time staying at Kuhio Shores and I don't think it can be beat...on any Hawaiian Island (and we've spent time on all of them). It's a beautiful, well furnished condo and nicely located for anything you want to do on the island. It's truly a wonderful place to stay for anyone of any age! Our sons loved it and my mother (at the age of 95) loved it. I agree with the other comments: it's beyond what you can possibly imagine.



March 2010
We very much enjoyed our week at Kuhio Shores. The view was excellent at all times of day and the sunsets were spetactular. The location on the island is very good and the Beach House restaurant is excellent, fun to watch the sunset there with everyone else. The condo itself was well set up, very clean and functional. The visit exceeded our expectations.



March 2010
We absolutely loved our stay at this condo. You really feel transported from everyday life when you wake up with the sounds of the ocean and have your morning coffee on the Lanai with the breeze watching the turtles feed. What a surreal experience. The location was great for the sunsets too. Its funny seeing all the people going to the beach house restaurant for the wonderful sunsets and we got the same just sitting out on the deck! I did not want to leave. The owners were very nice and well organized too. The vacation was great - We're hoping to head back soon. I would recommend getting a car to anyone staying here. There's plenty to do right around, but the whole island is beautiful to explore.

Note: Vacancy calendar is approximate. Visit the owner/manager's reservation site to verify your dates.

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