Wonderful location, great views! This met all of our needs. The property manager had great communication and instructions to check in/check out.
Renee D.
November 2024
This place has it all! Just bring yourselves and swimsuits.
Virginia R.
October 2024
What an ideal condo, resort, location and view!!! Easy stroll to Poipu Beach through gorgeous garden path! Resort pool divine! Clean and completely appointed with even beach towels, beach chairs and water bottles!!! One of the most comfortable king beds ever!!! Great central location especially to incredible restaurants!! Safe, well-lit resort with manicured, beautiful grounds! Truly a wonderful week in Kauai and would stay there again in a heartbeat!!
Be aware the hike upstairs to the penthouse is not for anyone with issues with heart or disabilities! We were fine but there are definitely steps!! And please change your listing to include the lovely second bedroom! The condo is actually 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths!!! I almost didn’t book bc we thought we had more family going but since they couldn’t I did book it but we could have easily had plenty of room for them but listing needs to reflect the bedrooms and beds!
Thank you for all of the care and for making this our perfect place in Kauai paradise!!!
Caroline S.
October 2024
The communications from the beginning was excellent. An exact map was even sent, as all mapping software is a little off in the area.
The multiple lanai areas of the condo were great, the two in the back (upper and lower) were where I spent much of my time while in the property.
A short walk is the rocky shore at the ocean, with amazing views, and just a bit more of a walk and there is a beach. (Don't forget to walk a little farther and see the turtles at sunset and sunrise).
It was a very quiet area to stay at night. And literally everything you need already (gadgets and pantry items abound) in the condo, minus good and drinks.
Such a wonderful place and host, I look forward to staying here again on my next trip!!
Jason E.
October 2024
This is a great property! Very close to Poipu and Brennecke Beach, about 10 minutes to Koloa. Maybe 40 feet from the pool. We have stayed in this complex twice now and we were happy this one has AC… the bedrooms are downstairs without much air flow and depending on the time of year can get pretty hot and stuffy. The only thing we wished it had was a bathroom upstairs but that’s absolutely not a dealbreaker for a future trip. We would stay here again!
Jordan M.
October 2024
The location is fantastic, the view is epic! The photos don’t even do it justice.
One thing that I wish I had known ahead of time is that all the doors on the lower floor are louvered, meaning any sound that occurs in the bedrooms or bathrooms is entirely audible to anyone else in the unit. I know that this is a common thing in tropical climates and is needed for airflow. This is certainly not the only rental in Hawaii with these doors. It definitely changed the dynamic of our stay, we have a new level of intimacy in our friendships. 😜
Kelly L.
October 2024
Paperwork said there would be a safe in the room and we looked everywhere for it. There was not one
It was very hot when we arrived and no air conditioning. Need fans upstairs and down, we had to carry them up and down the stairs. The beds were comfortable.
Mary
October 2024
We arrived late at night. The drive to Nihi Kai was a bit scary, dark and narrow roads but we made it. Door code is a smart convenient way to get in to the place for arrival after office hours. It was nice to enter into a beautiful place that’s clean and well furnished. Beautifully decorated. Simple and clean look.
Marilou J.
October 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was 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:
We loved this property! The location could not be beat and the sunset views every evening from the balcony were gorgeous! The unit is very comfortable and we had ample space for 2 adults and 2 teens. The bathrooms could use an update or a really good deep clean at the very least but other than that the place was 5 stars!
October 2024
Amazing property in an amazing location.
Stefano S.
October 2024
The location of this rental was great. Walking distance to the beach and nice views of the ocean, with breathtaking sunsets. We weren't big fans of the bedroom/bathrooms being downstairs, lots of trips. The drapes in the bedrooms are thin leading to uncomfortable privacy and early mornings due to the room being lit up. When we checked in, it was not clear the key lock box was located under the railing, which is behind you when facing the door. We could not get the tv to work and had to improvise using our own means. We did enjoy our stay. The location is ideal if you want to see the ocean, sit on the beach and especially if you want to boogie-board. Great Waves!
Dan R.
October 2024
Impressed with location and cleanliness of this unit. Owner/Manager was very responsive and helpful.
Jerry D.
October 2024
Great property and location. Nice unit. Only problem is all of the screen doors require some sort of maintenance or repair.
Danna H.
October 2024
We really enjoyed our stay! It was very clean and the property was quiet. Parking was easy and we could walk to the beach. We were grateful for the beach chairs and umbrellas. It was not a problem for us at all, but there are three flights of stairs if that is something you need to consider. We will hopefully be back and will certainly stay there again.
Jill G.
October 2024
Location was great. Condo very outdated. Main bathroom funky and needs new sink and toilet. Needs more usable coffee cups. Carpeting funky. Screen doors stick. AC is needed.
Barbara J.
September 2024
We loved this place.
Laurie Y.
September 2024
Quiet and relaxing
Thomas M.
September 2024
We stayed at Lani Kai unit 506 for 5 nights in September. The unit was beautiful, very clean and fully stocked kitchen and beach equipment. Check in was easy with keys provided and no need to use a concierge. The 2 full bathrooms were gorgeous, nicer than mine at home! Note, there is not a bathtub if you have little ones who cant use a stand up shower. Location was a 5 minute walk to the beach and then if you walk a bit further you are at places to eat, a park and more beaches. If you wish to be on Poipu Beach area you will love it here. It is advertised as not ocean view and that is the only drawback if that is essential to you but that was not a deal breaker for us, The garden atmosphere was beautiful. Easy convenient parking. Also, to our surprise, this is a two floor condo, so it feels even larger than it is. Id definitely recommend and stay again if Im lucky enough to be in Kauai.
Jill B.
September 2024
It was a great stay. Love the layout and the ocean view and the short walk to the beach and medium walk to coffee. Also really appreciated the beach chairs and beach towels and coffee grinder.
The development is a little older. While it has been remodeled there are still signs of it being an older property like the downstairs doors (bedrooms, closets, bath) and doors to balcony. Still it was decorated so pretty and plenty of space.
September 2024
Very nice
Jon M.
September 2024
We enjoyed the unit - and the location. But the AC didn’t work properly. We reached out - got an answering service. Were told the next day that we weren’t using them properly- as if we’d never used ac or split units before. We also had trouble finding the unit and parking since the rental agency overlooked sending us the address that GPS could use.
Kerry O.
September 2024
We had 8 nights here during a hot spell, and the a/c kept us cool! The kitchen was well stocked, and we cooked almost every night. There is a lovely view of the ocean from the lanais. It was quiet, and the living room was large enough for us to spread out and enjoy time together. It's a short walk to nice beaches, turtles at night, and some restaurants. Short drives to groceries and other great beaches. There was snorkeling equipment for 4, a couple beach chairs, a cooler--basically the stuff you need for the beach. The pool is right across from the beach, a lovely place to dip in as the sun goes down. Nihi Kai itself is a great chill vibe. Not overly modern, but kept up nicely, and a private feel for each unit. So Nihi Kai is great, and this unit is great for a family getaway.
Nancy H.
September 2024
Large comfortable condo with short walk to favorite beaches!
norbert
September 2024
Great place and location!
Rebecca R.
September 2024
Really nice place for family of 4. Loved the two floor plan, swimming pool and proximity to Poipu beach and Brennecke beach
Ashish
September 2024
This place lives up to the photos! Walk across the street to beach and turtles, or just chill by the pool. Sea breezes cool you off at night. Local fruit graces your kitchen. Would return!
David M.
August 2024
The Nihi Kai Villas as a property did not disappoint from the first impression to check out. We will choose the same location if we decide to return to Kauai. From the monk seals and turtles in the surf and on Poipu Beach practically in our front yard to the beautiful spots around the islands within driving distance. Our host was very responsive and our VRBO well-equipped, comfortable and perfect for our needs.
Marcia Z.
August 2024
This place was perfect. Plenty of space, clean, beautiful grounds, and most notably the LOCATION! Literally one block away from the beach. We loved how close we were to everything while still enjoying a quiet, private experience. Barbara at Coastline Cottages was easy to work with, even approving our request for late check out. There were beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler, boogie boards and snorkel gear that we used throughout our stay. Truly a wonderful place to stay, could not recommend enough.
Amanda S.
August 2024
Kauai is paradise! We island hopped and Kauai was our second island. We didn’t stay long enough. The island and property are breathtaking. The property is clean, modern, spacious, and has stunning views of the ocean and pool all while being walking distance to beaches and some restaurants. We will be back!
Elizabeth Z.
August 2024
We stayed a couple of nights in July to be closer to Waimea Canyon. The unit is easy to access, just a few steps down from the parking lot. But the back of the unit is elevated, affording great views. There’s great ventilation- possible to have ocean breezes through the living area during the day. We used A/C at night and it was great, too. We were able to cook as needed. The unit was a little hard to find based on instructions because we arrived after dark. It would be clearer to say “Go to the end of Nalo Rd and park upon entering the lot.”
Ryan H.
August 2024
Great view they had everything for us snorkels, coolers, beach chairs etc…condo was great and parking was easy. Grounds were clean just beautiful!
Ralph S.
August 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Great location, nice property, had everything we needed. Some furniture was outdated/old and the bathroom was a little dirty (shower-head and doors), but overall great place!
Katherine V.
August 2024
The view is breathtaking ... worth every penny and more. Such a special feeling to wake up to the sight and sounds of the ocean. The location was ideal with walking distance to Poipu beach and the pool was just a hop, skip and a jump away - pool and beach accessories were provided as well including towels. What a benefit for folks traveling from the mainland. Also greatly appreciated the extra supplies such as toilet paper, Kleenex, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, paper towels, hand soap etc. It's great to not have to worry about going to the store to get those after you arrive. The only downfall was not having air-conditioning. We knew this going in and I thought it would not be a problem for me, but it was. I was hot all the time despite the windows, doors and fans going. This was only a 'me' problem however, the rest of the family was fine with it (I blame it on menopause). Thanks for a memorable vacation.
Amy M.
August 2024
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:
This condo was excellent! Had all the amenities and then some! I was worried we would not have beach “stuff” however the condo came equipped with everything! The one umbrella did not work well but everything else was fine. The place is comfortable and we had plenty of room. My husband myself and our two grown children (18,20) had a great stay. The condo was wonderful and NOT run down. No weird smells. We would recommend highly. Downside if any, there are stairs. so if you have any mobility issues this would not be the place for you. Our host responded quickly when I did a question. Aloha!
kathy w.
August 2024
My husband and 10 year old son loved our stay. The listing is very accurate and a 10 minute walk to Poipu Beach even fully loaded with beach chairs and bags/cooler. There are beach chairs, umbrella, mini cooler and 4 beach towels so truly stocked. Kitchen was well stocked with quality cookware and basic oils and seasonings. Truly a wonderful condo, location and you just need to bring sunscreen and sense of adventure Owner and local team were very communicative and there to help if you need it. Highly recommend. We would book again.
August 2024
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The apartment was great overall, and Steve (the property manager) was awesome. He checked us in quickly and gave us a ton of useful information, including some nice local spots.
The place was pretty clean, apart from some hair on the floor in the bathroom. The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen had everything that we needed to cook our own meals. They also had a lot of stuff for us to take to the beach, which was much appreciated! all of the amenities we needed were there, and the girls loved the shampoo and conditioner they provided in the showers. The AC was wonderful and for the most part kept up really well.
You should probably take note that if you are trying to sleep six that one of the beds is a pull out in the main room, and was what you would expect from a pull out. The AC didn't keep up in the main room as well for sleeping (we like it cold), but was plenty comfortable for hanging out during the daytime.
The location is really close to the ocean, and about a 10 minute walk to the beach/park. It was a little hard to find at first, but Steve's direction via email made the process simple. There was plenty of parking, but is a bit of a tight squeeze for big vehicles.
The only real negative is that there were quite a few ants in the kitchen. There is a note about them on the counter, so I'm sure it's something they are dealing with, but it made cooking dinner a little more complicated.
All in all it was a lovely place and a wonderful stay! 9/10.
John H.
August 2024
Everything was great. Good location. The air conditioning was appreciated. Easy walk to beach. Nice community pool.
Michael L.
August 2024
This condo had everything we needed for our stay in Poipu! It’s spacious with all the amenities you need including beach gear. The walk to Brennecke’s beach and Poipu beach was super quick and easy even with all our gear. Location is perfect. The host was super quick to respond to my questions and very accommodating. I would book again without reservation.
Heather T.
August 2024
We loved our stay here in Poipu. Just across the street from the beach made our days easy. Chairs and boogie boards were great and the washer and dryer were a plus. Coming from the mountains, we felt hot in the bedrooms but overall we loved this place.
Jamie R.
July 2024
Love this place, ocean view was 10/10 highly recommended
Edgar
July 2024
Perfect location, view, amenities, cleanliness and proximity to all things poipu!
Alika O.
July 2024
Great location, close to beach! Unit was as described and had plenty of starter supplies. We spent early mornings and evenings on the lanai enjoying the gorgeous view. Quiet area, beautiful landscaping and had the pool to ourselves when the beach was crowded. Experienced a safety issue in the parking lot, onsite mgr addressed immediately. We would definitely stay again.
Becky B.
July 2024
The unit has a great location. The grounds are lovely with many flowers. The proximity to the beach was great. It was a great spot for a vacation.
Leslie H.
July 2024
Nicely appointed property with a great view from the deck.
Vernon H.
July 2024
The best thing about this property is the location. The second best thing was the space for our family of 5 (with 3 older teens). Loved having the boogie boards, chairs, and coolers available, and loved that the beach was just a few steps away! The location was also convenient for visiting Waimea Canyon, Hanapepe, Allerton Gardens, and Kekaha (for our NaPali cruise), as well as a few minutes drive to shops for groceries and shave ice. The property grounds were beautiful, and we loved sitting out on the lanai. The not so good things were: how hot the upstairs got, even with the fans and ac going; the cockroach we found in the bathroom and the little bugs that were all over the kitchen countertops; the bathroom door not locking; and just in general how tired and dated most of the condo was (it had an "old" smell to it).
John
July 2024
We had the best time. The location was great. It was within walking to brenecks and Poipu beach. And a beautiful drive to everything else. The condo had everything we needed and more. Description was spot on. Would highly recommend
Holly T.
July 2024
Just lovely! Perfect location, excellent home kitted out with all the essentials. My kids loved the spray toys for the pool. The views were just killer and we could walk to two beaches in minutes. Watching the turtles at night was so cool.
Hannah L.
July 2024
Wonderful spot, they had everything we needed and more !
katelyn d.
July 2024
Perfect for our family and would book again!
July 2024
Snorkeling, Swimming, Surfing all week was one of the highlights of our visit to Kauai. The weather was perfect!
Melissa N.
July 2024