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Best Place to Stay in Kauai - 35' from the Surf - Poipu, Hawaii

Condo in Koloa with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Beach
Interior
Living area
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 498.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lawai Beach
  • Place, Baby Beach
  • Place, Poipu Beach
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Best Place to Stay in Kauai - 35' from the Surf - Poipu, Hawaii

Located 35 feet from the surf, my Poipu condo is one of the best places to stay on the Island of Kauai. It has the best close up ocean views on the entire Island. Miles of beautiful coastline, crashing waves, breaching whales, sea turtles, great surfing action, and romantic tropical sunsets can all be seen while relaxing in my oceanfront condo in Poipu Beach. To see a YouTube video of my Poipu condo click on the "video" button at the top of this page. You'll love it and the music too!

Completely renovated, my air conditioned Kauai condo has woven bamboo flooring, new tropical living room furniture, new patio dining furniture on the lanai, new art work, Tommy Bahama pillow top beds, Tommy Bahama dressers & night stands, new ceiling fans, a new 55-inch high definition flat panel smart television, new plantation style louvered teak doors, new crown molding/wainscoting, new stereo system, CD/DVD player, fresh paint, and much much more. High speed cable & wireless Internet are included.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you'll need. The counter tops are new Golden Crystal granite slabs and backsplash. The cabinets are solid oak. The appliances are top of the line Kitchen Aid stainless steel, featuring a convection oven.

If you plan to surf, boogie board, scuba dive, or snorkel during your vacation, you can't find a better place to stay in Kauai. Vacationers can surf, snorkel, boogie board, scuba dive, and even fish directly out our back door. Boogie boards, Tommy Bahama beach chairs and umbrellas, and beach towels are provided in the unit. There are also binoculars for viewing the whales, turtles and Hawaiian monk seals.

The trade winds on Kauai blow directly into the bedrooms and living room. Sleeping is a breeze. When the weather gets warm, not many condos in Kauai stay as cool as my condo in Poipu. In addition, there is air conditioning in the condo if you find it too warm.

My condo is one of only two ground floor corner units at Kuhio Shores. The corner units have an extra window that creates a much more panoramic ocean view than the views of the non-corner units. The extra window also makes the condo feel much larger and allows for more air flow. And you can watch the sunsets through this window while sitting in the condo.

Between my condo and the ocean is a beautiful manicured lawn that's perfect for kids. The lawn area feels like it's your own private back yard. It's great.

Having the best ocean view on the island, and with swimming, snorkeling, surfing, boogie boarding, and scuba diving right out my back door, my condo is, without a doubt, one of the best places to stay in Kauai.

HAVE A GREAT VACATION IN KAUAI, wherever you decide to stay!

Hawaii Tax Id: TA-159-587-3280-01; GE-159-587-3280-01

Keywords: rentals, vacation rentals, condominium, Poipu, Poipu Beach, Kauai

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed in designated area of parking lot.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TA-159-587-3280-01, GE-159-587-3280-01, 260050140018

About the area

Koloa

Located by the ocean, this condo is in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa. Lawai International Center and Kilohana Plantation are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nawiliwili Harbor and Kukuiula Boat Harbor. Allerton Garden and ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
Map
Koloa, HI

What's nearby

  • Lawai Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prince Kuhio Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Baby Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Tropical Botanical Garden - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Poipu Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lappert's Hawaii - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Living Foods - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Burgers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Place to Stay in Kauai - 35' from the Surf - Poipu, Hawaii pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Place to Stay in Kauai - 35' from the Surf - Poipu, Hawaii?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Place to Stay in Kauai - 35' from the Surf - Poipu, Hawaii?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Place to Stay in Kauai - 35' from the Surf - Poipu, Hawaii located?

Located in Poipu, this condo building is steps from Prince Kuhio Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Poipu Beach. Lawai Beach and Baby Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neeli R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing listing. View was exactly as pictures showed. Host was very communicative. The kitchen was fully stocked with anything you might need. Everything was very smooth and comfortable and exactly what we needed for this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location could not have been better. Spent days just sitting on the patio steps away from the ocean watching the locals and sea turtles surf the waves. Great food was all around and the unit itself was in great condition and was well stocked with everything we could ever need. Truly a magical place!!! I would definitely stay here again in the future!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julius G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this property. The proximity to the beach, furnishings, amenities, A/C, cleanliness and ease of parking made this an awesome unit. Also, being super close to Old Koloa Town and a shopping center (in walking distance) gave us a few nearby things to do. We also enjoyed watching the surfers while just hanging on the lanai.The restaurant right next to the building seemed to host a few weddings. The music and dancing added a liveliness to the atmosphere during the afternoons/evenings. They were really good about ending the parties early enough so the noise wasn't a problem at night.Ron is a great host. We had some unexpected construction going on during our stay with scaffolding blocking the view. Ron was very understanding that the view was one of the selling points of this unit. Although the construction was out of his control, he made things right by contacting the building manager to adjust their schedule and also gave us a discount for the inconvenience. Instructions and communication with Ron were straightforward but detailed (we didn't really have any questions). Would definitely consider staying here again!
View from the couch
View from just a few steps straight out of the lanai
View from just a few steps straight out of the lanai
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

We enjoyed our visit and look forwars to returning next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful location with both sunrise and sunset right off the patio.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back to Paradise!

We just love this spot, our second time staying here. And Ron is the BEST Super Host. Hoping we can stay here again some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

My wife and I had a great time here and will definitely be coming back! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view!

Had great week. Thanks, Ron!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Cannot express enough how perfect this condo was. Right on the water, huge lawn for the kiddos to run on, and the views were exquisite. We saw turtles everyday, and it was close walking distance to baby beach. The condo was extremely clean, one of the cleanest we’ve ever stayed in, had a fully stocked kitchen to cook in, and had plenty of room for my 3 kids (8,4,1) and my husband and me. Would recommend if stopping by the store beforehand, grab coffee and shower soaps. An extra perk is there are plenty of chairs, beach toys, boogie boards, umbrellas and ice chests which was so convenient. The owner was super helpful and quick to respond. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

location location location

I stayed with my husband for a week at this condo and it was exactly how it was descibed. We had a fabulous time. The condo had everything one could possibly need. The location was incredible. You are at the water, you wake up and go to sleep with the sound of the ocean. When we were at condo,we were outside all of the time on lani or beach chairs and in the evening viewing the most beautiful sunsets. I recomend this rental to anyone wanting to have a great location and a great time...Thank you Ron Brown
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect setting

Adequate fo four. Nice clean. But the location is the thing. About 20 yards of grass between you and the surf. On the same level. Restaurant around the corner.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect 3 weeks in Kauai

Ron was the perfect host, quick to respond and answer any questions we had. The bottle of chilled Champane was very thoughtful welcome gift.The unit was very nice and well equipped. The furniture and beds were well maintained and comfortable. We've stayed at Kuhio Shores several times before and the complex has always been well maintained and clean. The views here are some of the best on the South shore. 10 steps from the ground floor lanai and your standing in front of the ocean. Lots of sea turtles, surfers and gorgeous sunsets every day. Can't wait to return, we would stay in this unit again without hesitation.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan and Natalie A., Reno, NV

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and host!

We stayed here with our 10 and 7-year-old boys over the New Year's holiday. It is a jaw-dropping view when you walk in and open the shades! The sliding glass door is literally yards away from the breaking ocean waves. The sound is soothing and the views are incredible. We were able to spot whales most days off the balcony. Ron had some champagne chilling in the fridge for us when we got there. This time of year we could see the sunrise AND sunset from the balcony. Given the southern-facing view, it does get a bit hot on the back patio, so if you can bring some shade or put up an umbrella I would recommend that. Mornings and evenings, however, are lovely. The condo is within walking distance of the Beach House restaurant which was so-so. Very overpriced food and drinks for what you get, so I wouldn't use this as a reason to book here. Why pay that money when you can cook a fabulous dinner in his kitchen and enjoy your own cocktails and wine on the lanai. There are tide pools and lava rocks for kids to climb on just off the grassy knoll. There are a couple of small beaches to walk to nearby. One in front of the beach house restaurant, and another called Baby beach, a quick 5-minute walk away. This unit came stocked with beach chairs, boogie boards, and coolers. There was a beach towel for each of us and a few random beach items in the closet, along with an ice pack for the coolers. There are 4 coin-op laundry rooms on property, so make sure to stop by the store and grab detergent and quarters to wash clothes, beach towels, and kitchen towels. We loved our stay and would definitely stay here again! Thank you Ron
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing oceanfront location with spectacular views and beach access just steps from the lanai. The unit is highly upgraded and very comfortable for two couples. Ron is a great host, very responsive and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here and will be back!! The most beautiful views and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing condo

This condo was spectacular in every way. The ocean is right off the back door and the views are incredible. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants and Poipu beach where the sea turtles rest every evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This trip was bittersweet. It was supposed to be my mother, brother, and myself, but my mom passed away 9 days before our trip. We had promised we would go regardless. The place was beautiful, view spectacular, location amazing, and accommodations in point. Although the stay was emotional, it was a perfect way to reflect on our loved one in such a beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place, great experience

We will recommend this place to anyone traveling to Kauai. The location can’t be beat! Everything about our stay was wonderful and went smoothly.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location in all of Hawaiian islands

We had the pleasure of having extended stays on 3 islands and our accommodations and available activities at Ron’s place on Kuhio Shores were the best. Great snorkelling was steps away from our ground floor unit and the sunset views were amazing. Each day we were entertained with turtle, whale and dolphin sightings, as well as a multitude of surfers. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and I hope to come back again soon with other family members.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place!!

This place was wonderful, beautiful and everything anybody would want. The location was great and the view was amazing. Falling asleep and waking up to the waves crashing in was amazing. Also had a beautiful sunset. We would go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The title says it all! THE best place to stay in Kauai!

We had the most amazing stay at Kuhio Shores! The view is so amazing and the unit was so clean! Thank you, Ron, for your detailed communication and instructions. It made the check in process a breeze! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing View

Nicely appointed condo in a great location with amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place on Kauai

We absolutely loved staying in this place again! Next time we are on Kauai we will definitely be trying to stay here again. We love the views and we love the location of the condo.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in Poipu

Excellent location, clean property, and great communication. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Aloha!

Amazing!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ron Brown

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Why they chose this property

My twin brother, being a surfer as a young kid, always wanted to live on the oceanfront. Eventually, he got into the real estate business, as well as the development business. In 1989, he sold a custom spec house that he had built in La Costa, California and bought two oceanfront condos in Poipu. Kuhio Shores was his favorite because he could surf right out the back door, and when he wasn't surfing, he could watch the surf action while sitting inside the condo.

Sadly my twin brother passed away in 2015. I too surf and am now able to enjoy this property. It is very special to me and brings back very fond memories. It is situated on one of the most popular surfing and snorkeling areas on Kauai's south shore.

He liked being on the ground floor the best because you don't feel 'trapped' since you can walk right out onto the lawn, which you can't do on any other floor. The lawn makes it feel like you have your own personal backyard, just feet from the ocean. And if you have kids, they can run around on the grass to burn off any extra energy.

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