We just returned from a stay at Walt and Joy's place, we were not let down at all. The condo and grounds were immaculate. The location was perfect, a 4 minute walk to two beaches (and the wagon was a lifesaver!). The bed and pillows in the master were so comfortable I slept better than I do at home. Everything was clean, comfortable and well stocked.
My favorite part was sitting out on the covered lanai and enjoying the ocean breeze and sunrise. We couldn't have picked a better location and property. I enjoyed the walking paths for early morning walks and restaurants were a short car ride away (a few walkable). I had groceries delivered the day we arrived from Safeway, it made things so easy!
Walt was extremely fast in responding to any question we had. Thanks for opening your home to us, we loved it!
Shane W.
July 2024
This property was a beautiful place to stay for our party of 8. Especially appreciated the wagon, beach chairs, and other beach gear. Mahalo!
Jane C.
July 2024
The condo was exactly as pictured and perfect for our family of 8. It was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. The a/c worked well, too. The elevator inside the condo came in handy especially when unloading our luggage and groceries. Mike was a great host. Always responded quickly to all my questions. Our grandsons enjoyed the pool and playing pickleball. We all enjoyed the walking paths. The location is the best. We were minutes from the beach, zip lining, ATV excursion, old town where there are numerous shops, and the fresh fruit stand (the mango smoothie was my favorite). We also enjoyed the luau show at the Sheraton which was minutes away. Our grandsons loved the adventure helicopter ride (doors off) where they said the view of the canyon was spectacular. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you Mike for sharing your great condo with us.
Mary P.
July 2024
This was my 30th year in Poipu, but my first time in Poipu Kai. It is a spectacular property, the villa is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. I highly recommend for all those who are considering Poipu as their destination vacation.
Ann G.
July 2024
This property was unbelievable. So much space for 7 of us. The place was clean. Inside and out. The complex crews were very polite and busy cleaning the property and keeping up on the landscaping. The unit has everything you would need. The beach is litteraly right down the walking path. We saw sea turtles on the beach and in the water. Plus, a hawaiian monk seal on the beach. The area was in a perfect location. We would definitely stay there again.
Thank you for such an amazing stay.
Rachael S.
June 2024
Perfect location, beautiful condo; fully equipped with all you need!
Diana T.
June 2024
The property was just as advertised. We had an issue with one tv… it was replaced the following day. We had immediate response when we notified them. The unit has every kind of cooking tools that you could think of. There are lots of beach things…
The place was perfect for our family of six.
Carlie B.
June 2024
We found this to be a very central location to visit all the island has to offer
Cindy B.
June 2024
The condo is large, clean and nicely decorated. The kitchen is well-equipped. We traveled with two teenagers, so 3 full bathrooms were a plus. We had one maintenance request, and the response was quick despite it being the weekend. The balcony was cool and comfortable even during the hottest part of the day.
One observation (not complaint) - there were a lot of families vacationing with grandparents and small children. Expect to hear them, including running around on the third floor.
Amanda D.
June 2024
We had a dream stay at this house. My children said "Wow! This feels like a place we could live in forever". It is really well stocked, important for people like us who are dietarily-restricted and need to cook, and has ample bath and pool towels, also important for this active family. Other things to note: It is also immaculately clean, very spacious (we are from Texas so this is no small feat!), has lots of pool/beach related items so we didn't need to bring all of our stuff with us. Of utmost importance, Stephen was highly communicative, kind and receptive; we are so grateful. We will definitely DEFINITELY 100% stay here again. Thank you!
Aparna I.
June 2024
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Pros: Overall, this is a great location within walking distance to Poipu beach and Shipwrecks beach. Most of the place is fantastic. We picked it because we have stayed in this facility before and greatly enjoyed the location. We would stay there again. We like having so much room for 2 teenagers and us, the parents. The beach chairs were great to take along with us and there is a wagon to take stuff down to the car. We brought along our own Roku stick and were able to use our Roku and watch our movies just like at home. There are a couple of grills down by the pool which we used to make dinner some of the nights.
Cons: The gym is very small and doesn't have much in it. We stayed at another place once which allowed us to purchase a one-week membership to the gym across the street. That was fantastic. It would be great if this place added that on. I think someone else mentioned that one of the lounges on the patio was broken. It still is. It's been glued together poorly and needs to be replaced. We really enjoy reading and eating outside so this was disappointing. The dish washer sometimes works. It needs to be replaced. Some of the burners on the stove don't heat as well as others. There are lots of provided cook ware and such. Most are fairly cheap as it is a rental this is expected. I received texts as soon as we arrived telling us to text if we needed anything, but it was all crickets when I said the dishwasher wasn't working.
Julie M.
June 2024
We were celebrating our daughter's graduation with a much-anticipated trip to Hawaii and our choice to stay here didn’t disappoint. The condo was stylish and spotless, the owners promptly responded to our needs, and the location was perfect for beach access.
brooke s.
June 2024
Great stay. Location was excellent. Will recommend your place for sure.
For owner - please provide more shampoo/conditioner/soap for 9 people
Or tell people to bring their own.
Gail W.
June 2024
This is beautiful and comfortable vacation rental. The location is ideal. Close to many beaches. We all loved our stay.
SuzAnne P.
June 2024
I recently stayed at Walt and Joy's lovely villa with my husband, two sisters and their husbands. We each had our own bedroom with a king size bed (one bedroom had two twin beds configured as a king size bed) and we each had our own bathroom. The villa is located in a beautiful development. Parking was easy and there is an elevator to get your luggage up to the second floor (this is a second floor villa). The kitchen is well stocked with everything you could possible need. The beds were all comfortable, the towels were soft, and the living spaces were spacious. It's an easy walk to the beach and the pool is lovely. I would highly recommend this villa when staying in Poipu!
Susan K.
June 2024
This is a very spacious and comfortable home. Love all The amenities they have to offer. In addition it’s a short walk to the beach. Anybody staying here would be pleasantly happy with their stay.
Hilda M.
June 2024
This property had a great layout for our household of grandparents, parents, and young adults. It was well stocked with what we needed and walking distance to everything. We loved our stay there!
Lisa S.
June 2024
6 of us really enjoyed this property. Nice to have 3 full bathrooms for each couple. Location was a quick walk to the beach. I loved my morning coffee on the covered porch. The first level was great for a quick walk to the BBQ, pool and gym. The noise upstairs was noticed but not too bad. The kitchen was well stocked with spices and all you need. Couldn’t find a cookie sheet but everything else you could imagine. Beds were comfortable. Nice furniture for everyone to sit at. 6 tops inside and out. The sun shades one of the master bedrooms needed fixing/replacing. We would definitely come back. Loved this property
Cari G.
May 2024
The property is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and in a good location. Mahalo!
Jennifer M.
May 2024
The villa is spacious and well appointed, perfect for a family. Location is great, close to the tennis/pickle courts, and a pleasant 10 minutes walk to the beach. Owners very responsive. Highly recommend.
Albert Y.
May 2024
This condo was in a great location and had a very large lanai. Really enjoyed the pool area. There was also a little gym in the club house that was nice. Our family really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book it again. Only down side was the garbage disposal did not work.
Lauren L.
May 2024
Perfect jumping off point for all things Kauai.
Jake G.
May 2024
Nice place. A little dated but clean and nicely laid out. Everything functioned properly. A short walk (approximately 150 yards) to the beach and a 20 foot walk to the pool. I would stay here again.
Steven B.
May 2024
Location is perfect! The view is great from this penthouse. It is decorated nicely - very beachy modern. You cannot hear any noise from neighbors. The environment is calm and peaceful. It was well stocked and included the beach chairs, umbrella, and snorkel gear. It was hard to leave.
Dalia S.
May 2024
Repairs need to be done. Tighten kitchen sink faucet. 2 bathroom you should not have to hold handle to flush toilet. 2 bedroom the dimmer switch was broken. The floor was not clean. I do not no how long it had been since someone cleaned under bed in master bedroom. The cabinet that the trash was in was very loose so my husband tightened that so it did not break. It was a wonderful time with family. I did think three bedrooms that each room had its own bathroom and one did not. Overall great time was had by all. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home. Of course you know about the bathroom that broke in 3rd bathroom.
Elaine R.
May 2024
We absolutely loved our stay! The proximity to the pool, beach and family restaurants was perfect! The owners were responsive and friendly. The condo is very, very comfortable. We had a group of six adults and one nearly 7 year old in our group; we all enjoyed the space and amenities. I think the Lanai was our favorite. We could be outside despite the weather and enjoy the lush gardens that surround the condo. We will definitely be back!
Ian C.
April 2024
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In short, I won’t rent here again, nor do I recommend it.
The pros: Clean, some games & books, kitchen well stocked. Great beach supplies, location & pool.
The cons: fob to pool didn’t work, this issue was never resolved. Lanai furniture is so rusted some chair legs have crumbled apart. Many windows would not lock - being a 1st floor unit & having small kids this was a major security issue.
I brought this to Stephen; in summary he said, ‘the island is safe, most people leave windows open. I’m planning to replace them for aesthetic reasons not security concerns. If you’re concerned I’ll refund you to stay elsewhere.’ Finding a new place sounded massively inconvenient but having functional windows & a secure unit is of the utmost importance. I asked him to clarify what he would refund (assuming full refund minus cleaning fee since finding another place last minute would be expensive & the unit did not meet a basic/necessary requirement of being secured). He responded saying the on island reps would come by with window locks.
Not until a plumbing issue upstairs (not his fault) did he make good on his offer to refund our remaining 4 nights. I asked for a 5-night refund since the leak kept us up late & kept my husband & I from plans to celebrate our 10th anniversary. The refund came through amounting to 4.7 nights.
Overall, unit is fine (assuming windows & lanai furniture get replaced), I’m sure the many great reviews come from people who didn’t have to resolve any issues.
Michelle C.
April 2024
Wow, what an incredible property. We loved it here. We were three couples who enjoyed this well appointed condo. There are beautiful beaches within an easy 5-10 minute walk. We easily toured the whole island using a Shaka self guided tour app of the North shore . Helicopter ride, ATV experience and so so much more. The property amenities are amazing too and we enjoyed the pool adn hot tub as well as the BBQ. The gals joined a fantastic water aerobics class too. We walked to beaches and beautiful scenery as well as happy hour close by. This is a fantastic property with a very responsive owner.
Lorraine S.
April 2024
The Condo is in excellent condition. We enjoyed taking walks to the beach and seeing the turtles and seals.
The pool is beautiful and a few steps away.
Everything went as planned and we enjoyed the stay!
Thank you Walt and Joy!
LaDonna F.
April 2024
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We recently stayed at this beautiful property for ten days. There were four adults and two children. (my wife and I, her parents, and our two children aged 9 & 12) I’ve never been good at leaving reviews, so I will just write a list of things that stood out that might help. I have so much more to say than what this review allows for space!
So here you go:
1. The property is approximately 25 minutes from the Lihue airport. The drive is pretty, especially the tree tunnel, but it bogged down often until we were further away from Lihue.
2. There are chickens everywhere. I mean everywhere.
3. The property grounds are very well kept and the workers are very friendly.
4. We never had any issues parking. The wagon provided at the unit was clutch our entire trip. I think we used it almost every day.
5. You walk past the pool on the way in to the unit. It is a great pool for younger kids, pretty shallow, like 3-4’, hot tub is small but nice. Our daughter swam every day but one I think.
6. The kitchen appliances are very nice. There are some grocery stores closer to Poipu, but the nicest/most reasonably priced one is going to be Safeway in Lihue. I’d recommend stopping there first if possible to pick up some necessities/food for your stay.
7. The lanai is a great place to sit and enjoy the evenings.
8. Beds are super comfy, place was clean, and had plenty of brooms/vacuums to help with that.
9. The beaches are kind of dangerous for kids (looking at you Brenneckes)
J. S.
April 2024
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My wife and I were celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary in Kauai while we stayed at the Villas in Poipu. We brought our son and daughter with us. As soon as we got out of our rented jeep we noticed how beautiful the grounds were. Lighted tiki torches lit the way along the waterfall leading to the hot tub right next to the pool. The pool was incredible. Hard not to jump right in after a long day of travel. We walked up the short flight of stairs to our villa on the 2nd floor. Inside the villa was just as beautiful as the pictures on the website. Very spacious for our family of 4. The master bedroom and bathroom was stunning. We didn’t use the claw foot tub but it sure looks amazing. The folding doors leading to lanai is a feature we’ve never before and can’t imagine staying at a place that doesn’t have it. The views of the palms blowing in the wind takes your breath away. The two other bedrooms were perfect. One had its own bathroom which our son appreciated. Our daughter had the third bedroom which had a king size bed and bedroom wasn’t a large as the other two but still was a big bedroom. The furnishings throughout the villa were all top of the line. Lastly…very thankful for Walter and Joy letting us stay at their villa. So beautiful. We would love to stay again. Ok…one more thing. We’ve been to Kauai 4 times now and this was our favorite. Kauai is one of the rainiest places on earth but what we always say is it’s always sunny in Poipu. 🔆
Robert R.
April 2024
We had a wonderful stay for 7 on our girls trip. The grounds and unit are well maintained and the property is within easy walking distance to Poipu, Shipwreck, and Brennecke’s Beach. We really appreciated the early check-in. We would stay again.
Kimberly H.
April 2024
We enjoyed our stay in the villa it was in the perfect location to walk to the beach and eateries. The patio was our favorite place to hang out and eat our meals and relax. Would highly recommend staying here for your next vacation.
George C.
March 2024
We stayed 21 days this time. We stayed in same condo 8 years ago and this time we actually met the owner. Walt is very responsive and also timely. There have been a few changes to condo in 8 years and all for the better. Our favorite place to be is on the lanai to watch the sunset. Enjoyed the hot tub and son in law took advantage of the gym several times. Easy walk to beach and Brennecke’s and Puka Dog. Also walked to Grand Hyatt several times. We would definitely rent from Walt and Joy the next time we plan a trip to Kauai.
Eileen P.
March 2024
It was the perfect place to stay. We enjoyed it very much.
Thank you!
Geri R.
March 2024
We loved the proximity to a family friendly beach. The villa was clean and comfy. We had another wonderful Kauai vacation.
Tracy L.
March 2024
We had a great time!
Jenny S.
March 2024
The villa was perfect for our family of 4 adults and 2 16 month old twin boys. The inside layout worked great for our needs and furnishings were comfortable. Loved the garden level and close location to the pool. The easy access to the walking trail was super convenient for beach and adjacent hotel access.
Bonnie E.
March 2024
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LOCATION and overall size of this condo made it a perfect spot for our family anniversary celebration. Having the pool close by and the beach within walking distance was just what we wanted. Easy access to the walking path to head to the Poipu/Brennecke beach area or in the other direction to watch the morning sunsets. The condo was clean but the furniture is definitely showing it's age and is not exactly the same as in the photos. There is no working screen on the patio door and we did have a bird fly in occasionally - fortunately no bugs or geckos. The windows do not lock and are difficult or impossible to open or close - we very rarely used the air conditioning. Just the small addition of a broom/dustpan would be beneficial (as well as a small rug outside the patio door) as the dust buster was broken. The kitchen is stocked OK but a plastic beverage pitcher would be a great addition. The beach wagon has had a lot of use but we used it, with some difficulty, to pack up for the day. The beach towels aren't true beach towels - just additional bath towels and hard to dry! Being on the lower level, we did experience some noise from the upstairs neighbors but that's an unpredictable point. All in all, we gave this condo a five star rating because of it's LOCATION - perfect walking distance to what we used the most and enough room for our family of 7.
Nanette N.
March 2024
My family of five adults stayed here and had a fabulous time. Wonderful location, near to the beach and activities. We loved opening the lanai’s doors letting in the air. Would stay there again.
Louise B.
March 2024
My wife I, celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary, brought our two kids, their spouses and two grandkids for a week. We stayed in a 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom unit on the 3rd floor. From one of the four decks, we had a great view of the ocean and could see whales breaching, although quite a ways off-shore. The pool and hot tub we enjoyed by all. It was a short walk to Poi Pu Park and Beach where sea turtles and a monk seal liked to hang out and the snorkeling was great. This was a pretty ideal place to stay for us.
Gary M.
February 2024
This our second stay in this unit and it works really well for the 10 of us. Love the large porch for eating and having the pool below. Michael and Surrey responded quickly to any questions.
Octavia C.
February 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay- the perfect location! It was just as pictured and even better than expected. We loved the pool and hot tub and the location is amazing. Would love to stay again.
Jennie I.
February 2024
Condo was very nice - clean, modern and well equipped. We all had our own space and privacy with the two master bedrooms. Property was beautiful with a nice pool and quick walk to the beach. We loved being ground floor with our little kids and strollers. Bit of a miscommunication on check-in (we were given the wrong door code), but the issue was quickly resolved. Only other downside was that parking was across the pool yard, so you needed to lug groceries a distance. But overall, highly recommend!
Krystal T.
February 2024
We traveled in a group with two families with younger kids. We found the unit to be clean, updated and comfortable. The location was perfect for walking to the beach and the grounds were very well maintained. The unit owners were very responsive and check in was smooth. Overall, it was a great stay.
Eric D.
February 2024
Property very relaxing and livable. Master bedroom sheets could use an update, but couldn’t think of anything else that could have been better.
virginia h.
February 2024
We loved our stay. Great location, great property. Had a wonderful, dreamy week. Having an elevator open into the condo made everyone feel extra fancy.
Karla S.
February 2024
Accommodated 6 adults quite comfortably. Very clean and well located. Pool and bbq area was great.
S D.
February 2024
Our stay at the condo was excellent. The property was clean and well stocked. The location was great with easy access to the green belt walkway and beaches. The beach gear was very helpful. The property owner & manager were very prompt in answering any questions. Thank you!
Margaret P.
February 2024
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We had decent stay at this condo. It is a very clean unit with a well stocked kitchen. Beds and furniture are very comfortable. The covered lanai was nice as we could open up the doors and enjoy the fresh air, even when it rained. Having a wagon and beach chairs was a really nice convenience! Communication with the manager was great! A nice basket of treats was there upon our arrival.
Unfortunately, all the positives were negated due to noise issues the entire time we were there. This condo is on the second floor and for the 2 1/2 weeks we stayed, the guests above us were very noisy. Their children ran around, screaming and sounding like elephants over our heads. It was very annoying. Also, noise carries and echoes from the neighboring lanais. Any time someone was outside, we could hear entire conversations and partying. We called the patrol twice. It was because of the noise that we checked out 5 days early. I know that the managers of this unit cannot control noise so, I don't hold them responsible. But, I think people should be aware of the issue. Also, because of our early check out and our consistent communication about our concerns, I think we should have been offered a refund for the days we did not stay.
I have visited Kauai 8 times and have stayed at a different property each time. None were as noisy as this place. As much as I liked the condo unit itself, and all the special details, I would not recommend staying here.
Sheri G.
February 2024