jenbowie16
July 2024
We loved our stay here! The view of the ocean and coral reef was amazing, and it was just a short downhill hike (nice path with ropes to assist you) to Hideaway Beach. Hideaways is very sandy, beautiful beach with both sun and shade spots, and it’s wonderful for snorkeling. We were also able to walk to Queen’s Bath when the very small parking lot were full. The condo itself was very well stocked with beach chairs, boogie boards, coolers, umbrellas, board games, and a plethera of kitchen appliances, spices and oils. We made use of the Ninja to make cocktails and mocktails! The A/C and fans helped to keep it cool. The location is just a short drive away from Hanalei and all the shops and magnificent beaches. This is an excellent condo and location for a stay on the north side of the island. We particularly liked staying on the top floor for privacy and views.
Coty M.
July 2024
Rating Details:
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:
My jaw dropped to the floor when I walked onto this property. The views of the ocean are breath-taking. This has been my favorite place that I have ever stayed. It is beautiful and clean. I can honestly say this property EXCEEDED my expectations, and I can be picky, especially with cleanliness. This spacious condo was very clean and well-stocked with kitchen items and seasonings. We did not need to buy paper towels, soap, laundry detergent, or shampoo/conditioner, etc. I have stayed in rentals where those are not included, so that was a nice surprise. Moreover, there were beach chairs, toys, and coolers for guests to use. The rental company thought of everything! They were very professional in all of our transactions. One small issue occurred where the AC stopped working and they took care of it immediately. I would stay here again (wish I could live here). My family and I did not want to leave. We loved this property so much and can't recommend it enough! It is AMAZING!
Susana A.
June 2024
Rating Details:
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:
Spectacular unit.Amazing views.VERY Clean.Plenty of Household goods and ammenities to make the stay very pleasant.Plenty of parking.Conveniently located to the 1 Hotel and Beach.Very accommodating and communicative host.
Ingrid P.
May 2024
Rating Details:
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:
The condo was exactly as described, roomy, great place. Walking distance to the 1 Hotel and all its restaurants/bars, and walking distance to a couple of cool beaches (though it's a bit of a hike down the hill). The unit gets warm but it has air conditioning. Very easy to check in/out. Would come again!
Daniel W.
April 2024
Spacious condo exactly as shown in the pictures. Great location with privacy. We will be staying here again.
Mike B.
February 2024
This top floor Pou Poa unit had nice views and all the accessories we needed to make the most of our visit.
The place was well maintained and property manager was great with communications in advance of our arrival.
Great option if you are coming to Princeville
Cindy O.
January 2024
Rating Details:
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:
This is a fantastic Penthouse property in Princeville! We stayed with our teenage children from Christmas through New Year's and the condo was exactly as described. The views from the condo can't be beat! The condo is on the 3rd floor, which is the top floor of the property, allowing for privacy, so no other unit is above you. It is a very quiet unit and very clean. The beds are extremely comfortable. The pool is about a 5 minute walk and also has a beautiful ocean view. The kitchen is equipped with all the dishes/supplies you could need for cooking. The bedrooms, dining room, and living room all have ceiling fans, making the unit very comfortable. Lori, the Property Manager was extremely responsive to any of our questions. We highly recommend this property!
Alayna H.
September 2023
The top-floor condo has lovely views, is centrally located to several North Shore beaches, and is well-maintained. The unit was VERY clean. It is stocked with essentials and has decent mattresses, sheets, towels, kitchen items, etc. The outdoor patio furniture was comfortable and the grill was new. There were not a lot of beach items besides a cooler and small beach towels. My only "complaint" is the state of the window screens - there were massive tears in almost all of them, so lots of bugs joined the party at night if the windows were open. Hopefully, that will be corrected soon.
A few things to note:
There are a few flights of stairs getting up to the unit, so if that’s an issue for you, a lower level may be a better choice.
The Wi-Fi is not ideal, especially when it storms/rains - but that’s Kauai. It may be important if you are trying to work while here, though, so it’s worth mentioning.
There is air conditioning (yay!) which is lovely in the afternoons because of top floor heat.
As of this stay/review, many of the other units are under remodel/construction - in case you are sensitive to that kind of noise (9-3 weekdays) - for example: the unit right by the pool was being worked on, so it was not exactly relaxing until the weekend -if you are out exploring/beaching all day, it won’t matter.
All that said - this is one of the better units I’ve rented in this complex. I would stay here again.
Bridgett M.
September 2023
Wonderful property
Angela V.
July 2023
Rating Details:
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:
Very nice property and condition. AC worked great, furnishings were nice and view was fantastic!! Internet is a little spotty, but could easily have been the area and not the unit. Kitchen was well appointed with all the utensils and items needed. The condo does get a bit warm in the afternoons (like most do there with wall unit AC's and not central AC), but the extra fans they brought in helped. Both bathrooms need new hairdryers, but were supplied with shampoo/conditioner & soap, so that was a plus. Overall, the experience was very nice and enjoyable.
Elizabeth P.
July 2023
I'm always a bit anxious about how the reality of a reservation will play out...this condo exceeded my expectations. Location basically at the end of the road in Princeville but close to so much - with stunning view from the windows and Bali Hai sunset a few steps away, made our vacation. The new AC worked like a champ, and the size of the condo, well equipped kitchen + made this a great rental for our family - we had enough space to not make each other crazy, and making meals to enjoy on the lanai was a pleasure. Thank you!
Ian Scott G.
June 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Kauai is a favorite for our family. For the amount of money we spent on this Condo we feel we could have done better. Furniture was uncomfortable air conditioner was broken Beds were average.
bj g.
April 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately 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:
Beautiful location! Two caveats--the living room furniture was beautiful but extremely uncomfortable--not where you would want to relax after your day. The master bedroom faced the ocean and only had sliding doors--no privacy. If those things are important to you keep looking.
Andy I.
February 2023
while the view from the condo was awesome I won’t be providing a positive review of our stay for the following reasons:
- the condo was dated and well worn
- the ac did not work
- we were unable to sleep with doors and windows open because the screen doors would not stay closed due to latch missing and the screens in the large windows were torn or not properly in place
- the first night we did not realize the screen doors wouldn’t stay closed and they opened during the night allowing bugs in and my wife and I both had numerous mosquito bites in the morning
Bradley M.
February 2023
Comfortable property short walk to Creekside gondola!
Stacey G.
February 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice condo. Stunning views, spacious, and updated. Due to a storm, there wasn’t any A/C. This made it uncomfortable at night & when getting ready for the evening. The host, tried to get a company to come fix it, but they weren’t able to. We were compensated for the inconvenience. It was not the cleanest place around.
ryan l.
September 2022
Quiet, great location and beautiful spacious place to stay
Adele K.
August 2022
The condo, location and furnishings lived up to all expectations. A beautiful place to stay in a very nice neighborhood!
Patrick P.
August 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Good:Very nice view of the ocean.Balcony was great, as was porch furniture and gas grill.Beach equipment was great.Nice kitchen dishes,utenisls,pots/pans.Primary shower was great.Great location.Newly reupholstered couch and chairs were nice.Property mgt. was great.Needs improvement/replacement:Kitchen cabinets were dated and showed significant wear and tear.Unit was superficially clean, but needs a deep clean.Air conditioning was VERY drafty.No fans in the bathrooms.Pool was very uninviting - nobody (in the entire complex) used it the entire week we were there.Louver doors on primary bedroom were not appropriate if you have someone staying in the other bedroom like we had.Bathroom rugs were dirty and smelly.Many linens and towels had stains on them.
Robert S.
August 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our first trip to Kauai. The Princeville area was beautiful and we loved spending time on the north side of the island, especially Hanalei. The condo was in a great spot with amazing views. The rest of the island is easily accessible with short day trips. Highly recommended.
Marc A.
July 2022
Rating Details:
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:
Wonderful location and views and thoroughly enjoyed the condo. Was everything we expected and well maintained. Highly recommend
viru p.
June 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great vacation home , beautiful view very clean .I have a few concerns in master suite the bathroom shower was terrible when showering all the water was all over the floor ,also no airCirculation, can do with a fan.The bed in main suite was squeaking and the mattress was awful as it had collapsed in the middle, so didn’t sleep that great at all plus the sheets were smelling something else. The second bedroom also had a squeaky bed.Regards Virendra P
Milan M.
June 2022
it was nice
Clint S.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great host, awesome location n as advertised
Lisa H.
May 2022
Rating Details:
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:
Condo was as described online. The condo is very spacious and well appointed. We would defiantly stay here again. Just FYI this is in building 7, also there was no welcome coffee provided in the kitchen or coffee filters which was a little disappointing. The master bedroom bed was very comfortable. A added plus was the use of beach chairs, ice chest and other beach accessories. The Lori with the management company was very nice and attentive to any questions or request.
Sophie O.
May 2022
Rating Details:
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:
The pictures do not do it justice. This condo is amazing and had everything that we needed. Lori is super sweet and made our stay very pleasant. We will definitely be back!
Elizabeth F.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
In our opinion, the only way to experience Kauai is by staying at the North Shore. The views and accommodations at Puu Poa were perfect. Great views and access to the beaches. The condo afforded us everything we needed from beach chairs to a perfect patio.
Amy C.
May 2022
Rating Details:
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:
We have stayed at Pale Ke Kua before, so we love the location (Hideaways beach is our favorite snorkel spot). But since we wanted A/C, we booked this unit at Pu'u Poa. More spacious than the PKK units, and definitely the right choice for August. Love having the lounging room on the deck and being able to see the stars at night. Only slight downside to this unit was that the view faces east, so you don't get those amazing Bali Hai sunsets from the deck. Otherwise no complaints. Princeville Vacations was easy to work with and the unit was comfortable and clean.
Eric S.
May 2022
Rating Details:
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:
This place is amazing! The views are other worldly from a clean, spacious, well appointed condo in a small development. There are numerous unbelievable beaches within an easy drive that make this place ideal. We highly recommend this place and will be staying again.
Robert Z.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately 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:
The condo is very nice and spacious, located in a nice development, with a lovely view of the ocean. The basic kitchen supplies are adequate but minimal. The bedrooms are nice, though the master bedroom has sliding doors which don't provide a sound barrier. The only real disappointment with the unit was the hot tub. The visitor's instruction manual says that the hot tub operates 5 minutes on/ 5 minutes off, which in and of itself wouldn't provide for much of a relaxing experience. But in actuality, after an initial 4 minute cycle, the tub goes on for 1 minute, then off for 15 minutes for the rest of the usage. On the first day of our weeklong stay I reported this to management and was told it would be raised with the owner. I never got any further response which was disappointing. Bottom line, it's a nice unit but if having a hot tub is important to you you'll be disappointed.
Robyn B.
April 2022
Overall it was a lovely experience.
The kitchen is well equipped. Extras we’re very helpful, beach chairs, cooler.
The outside grill was a plus on patio.
The pool was good.
The only thing that was difficult was there was no elevator and the unit was on 4 th floor. Being older that was difficult for getting bags up.
Very quiet. Surroundings needs upgrading a bit.
Kristin L.
April 2022
Beautiful condo! Very relaxing and private. Elegant and modern.
Chris B.
March 2022
We continue to stay at our favorite condo complex in Kauai. This unit faces Northeast vs the more standard northwest view. Kitchen was well stocked, unit is in good shape.
Julia H.
February 2022
We enjoyed our stay at this Pu'u Poa condo. It was very clean and spacious. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. It was perhaps a tad over-priced for not having the Bali Hai view, but the NE view was nice as well and we did see whales out in the distance from the porch. all in all it was great.
Jillian B.
January 2022
Loved our stay at this property.
Bryan D.
December 2021
Ideal location and excellent communication with the host
Keven T.
October 2021
This home is comfortable and has an amazing view. You will not regret staying here!
Sriram T.
October 2021
This is a wonderful place- Conveniently located in beautiful Princeville, as soon as you open the front door you step into a gorgeous unit, With terrific views of the ocean from different parts of the condo, you are stepping into an experience you will never forget. The kitchen and the bedrooms are well equipped with every possible amenities you can think of. We had a wonderful stay, spending late nights gazing at the ocean. The condo is exactly as described and the neighborhood is safe, beautiful with gorgeous views of the sunset nearby. Parking is convenient. Communication with the host is wonderful. The condo is a class apart. Be prepared for an amazing experience!
Manish G.
August 2021
Beautiful clean property with great views of the ocean right from the balcony. Lori made the entire process extremely easy.
Margaret L.
July 2021
Fantastic view and setting. Thank you!
Troy B.
June 2021
This is a great property with an incredible location. Having visited the island a few times this was the best area we've stayed in. The unit itself is very nice and spacious and has everything you'd need for your visit.
Greg A.
June 2021
Excellent location, great ocean view from the balcony.
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