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Makahuena 5101 by Destination Kauai - A/C Oceanfront

Waterfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Makahuena 5101 by Destination Kauai - A/C Oceanfront

E Komo Mai, Welcome to Makahuena 5101

“The Makahuena” is located on the southernmost point of Kauai. This unique oceanfront resort is situated on the edge of a bluff providing spectacular coastal views. This 2-bd/2-ba condo is on the ground floor with breathtaking oceanfront views in the heart of sunny Poipu. There is a full kitchen, spacious lanai, and split A/C throughout.
The primary bedroom is furnished with a King sized bed and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. The second bedroom is furnished with two twin sized beds that can be converted to a king bed upon request in advance, and a full guest bathroom. PLEASE NOTE that the pathway from the parking lot to the condo is layered and involves a flight of stairs to the entryway.

DESTINATION KAUAI is a locally owned and family operated company committed to providing excellent guest service to visitors wanting to experience, respect, and enjoy our beautiful Kaua'i.

CHECK-IN: 4:00pm
CHECK-OUT: 10:00am
Plan Accordingly: We are not able to grant early check-ins and/or later check-outs in advance. Should you need an advanced guarantee of additional time in the unit, we do suggest booking the additional night to accommodate this.

- Contactless Check-In For Seamless Arrival
- Complimentary Wireless Internet & Parking Included
- Property Guide Provided
- Private Washer & Dryer Inside Condo
- Beach Gear Provided: Beach Chairs, Umbrella, Small Cooler, Beach/Pool Towels
- Starter Set Amenities: Soaps, Toiletries, Paper Towels, Detergents
- Resort Amenities: Tennis Courts, Outdoor Shared BBQ, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub, Sun Deck
- 24-Hour Property Manager Contact
- Additional guests and gatherings are not allowed.
- 15% Deposit Due Upon Booking
- Refundable Security Deposit Applies

Experience Poipu living at its best - just a short walk from pristine beaches and the Grand Hyatt: Greenbelt Walking Path, Shipwreck beach (10 min walk), Brennecke's Beach (12 min walk), Poipu Beach Park (15 min walk), Sheraton Beach (5 min drive), Anara Spa & Poipu Bay Golf Club (10 min walk).

GET/TAT 130-633-1136-01
TMK 4-2-8-020-003-0071

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 280200030071, TA-130-633-1136-01, GE-130-633-1136-01

About the area

Koloa

Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa. Poipu Beach and Makauwahi Cave Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and CJM Country Stables. Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Koloa, HI

What's nearby

  • Brennecke Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Poipu Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shipwreck Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Baby Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lawai Beach - 9 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Broiler - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Point At Poipu - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Puka Dog - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bubba Burgers - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Makahuena 5101 by Destination Kauai - A/C Oceanfront have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Makahuena 5101 by Destination Kauai - A/C Oceanfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Makahuena 5101 by Destination Kauai - A/C Oceanfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Makahuena 5101 by Destination Kauai - A/C Oceanfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Makahuena 5101 by Destination Kauai - A/C Oceanfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Makahuena 5101 by Destination Kauai - A/C Oceanfront located?

Located in Poipu, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Keoniloa Bay and Poipu Beach. Brennecke Beach and Poipu Kai Tennis Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! Probably one of the best views on the island. Right on the water. We could hear the waves crashing all day and night. The bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. The place had everything that we needed for our 4 night stay. We would definitely consider staying here again if we ever return to the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosin S.

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

Beautiful Home

One of my best stay in Kauai very comfortable. Looking forward to come back again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey M.

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

Beautiful view!

Location was superb and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Great views and AC is a plus

Check in process was easy and straight forward. Location and view - great. Overall, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene G.

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

Just what the doctor ordered

Spacious and conveniently located property in Poipu. Easy drive to many restaurants and stores. Unbeatable views of the ocean, turtles, dolphins! Fully stocked apt with plenty of dishware, cookware, board games, etc. Started the day with coffee on the lanai and ended the day with a cocktail and a beautiful sunset in the backdrop. Already thinking about our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

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

Beautiful view and walkable to beached

Stayed with husband and our two teen sons. The view is the best of any other condo. Watched sunset every night. Went to Poipu Beach and Shipwreck. We had a car but it’s close enough to walk. You have navigate stairs with luggage but it was ok for us. Condo is excellent, clean, well appointed. We never needed to contact property manager as instructions to get in were sent ahead of time and were easy to follow. They emailed us to make sure we got in ok and have us their contact info so communication was good. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Valerie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Wonderful View!

We loved Kauai and everything there is to explore on such a beautiful island! The location of the condo is great and we enjoyed the spectacular view from the patio. Pros- The condo is located an easy distance to everything you would want to do on the South Shore, beaches, restaurants, shops and activities. There are chairs, umbrellas, snorkels and masks and boogie boards that make your beach trips easy and comfortable. You can walk to many beaches and restaurants. The check-in was smooth, we arrived 30 min early and we able to get right in. The instructions and relevant information was easily accessible. The kitchen had everything you would need for meals at home. Cons- When we arrived we were excited to go out to the patio and enjoy the view, what we didn't expect was to find all the tables and chairs filthy. There was so much dirt that we spent the next hour cleaning so we could sit down. I understand that the winds tends to blow red dirt everywhere I would however, expect that everything would be clean to start our stay. As requested we took off our shoes when we came in the condo, in a short time our socks were covered in dirt. It didn't seem that housekeeping had cleaned/mopped the floor before our stay. We found the vacuum and did our best to clean up. The most difficult thing we encountered was the noise from the bedroom and living room air conditioners. It was so loud that we had to turn them off at night. The condo is nice but ready for an update in most rooms.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khurram W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Makahuena building 5 has a great location. You are overlooking beautiful Southwest sky/ocean with really beautiful sunsets. Waves crash on rocks which also has a spouting hole. We really had a very enjoyable and unforgettable stay. The property is well stocked, matches description and the hosts communicate well. We would stay again. The property is well-maintained, but there is some room for improvement. The parking is a bit further from parking, which is something one might want ti consider if traveling with checked in bags.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TJ Y.

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

All about the location

Having the ocean waves crashing feet away makes it an unforgettable vacation spot. We already miss walking to Poipou to see the turtles.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly V.

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

Beautiful view

Condo was amazing . Great location and amenities ! Would stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda U.

Gorgeous

Stunning! Listening to the waves all day and night was what I was hoping for. Could not have been closer to the ocean than this condo. Location was perfect. Condo was spotless. Beach equipment was a definite plus! Very private and liked being on the ground floor which had a gate to look over the railings for turtles poking their heads out of the water! Would definitely recommend it and would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Alesia B.

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

Views, views, views!

Aloha,Well maintained and great management. The best part though, was the lanai. We saw rainbows, sunsets, whales, spinner dolphins, turtles, and birds. If it wasn't such a beautiful island, you would want to just stay at the condo.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

An incredible view

The view from the lanai can't be beat. We saw tons of wildlife while sitting having coffee in the morning.The space was great, plenty of room for everyone. The beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Nice location

Comfortable dwelling for four adults. The AC in the living areas was very much appreciated. Access to the dwelling was though a single flight of stairs and a long ramp, or using multiple sets of stairs. The view from the lanai, which is adjacent to the rocky coastline, was great, with lots of wave action. Pool was located very close to entry stairs. Mattresses on beds were good. Furniture was showing its age, but was adequate for the five night stay. No other particular deficits were notable.

10/10 Excellent

Alexis T.

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

Beautiful

My family stayed here, it was such a cute unit. The lanai was so beautiful to sit outside on. We saw soooo many turtles at all times of the day! The kids loved it. The waves were gorgeous. The unit was clean upon arrival and very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regan D.

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

Great view!

Best unit in the complex for viewing sunset. Comfortable and good a/c. A/C unit in the living room is loud and annoying at times, but there overall a great stay. Plenty of beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, boogie boards, and even some snorkeling equipment for fantastic beach days.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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

Location, Location, Location!

Fantastic location and amazing views right from the lanai. Saw turtles everyday from our lanai and one day we saw stingray. Sunsets are incredible just sitting our lanai with drink in hand. Short walk to Poipu beach and trail near condo was easy to access and great for morning run/walks along the water. Owner also had condo well stocked in kitchen and plenty of supplies. Spacious bathrooms and very comfortable master bed. Definitely recommend and will stay again on any future trips to Kauai. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daren P.

Amazing!!!!

The place is amazing!!! Literally waves crashing on the rocks right outside the rear door!! The place was perfect and worth every penny!!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Spectacular view…Condo not so much

The view is absolutely beautiful but the condo is in need of some much needed TLC/ updates…very musty smelling upon entering, kitchen & bathrooms have horrible florescent lighting (kitchen light didn’t work at all, making it very dark) flooring is dingy looking, AC wasn’t working in the primary bedroom, rubber seal on shower door was coming off and the lanai was extremely dirty and had broken tiles, I also found it really weird that there were personal pictures of the family on the shelves, just my opinion that if you really want to make the unit feel welcoming, take them down while it’s rented out (we turned them around). I did contact the property management to let her know of a couple of concerns and while we were gone and without notifying us, they entered the unit, I’m not sure how short term rentals work but as long term property owners, we have to give our tenants 24 hour notice before entering...just an FYI
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline E.

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

Fantastic Stay!

The four of us stayed at this condo for 6 nights. We loved the huge porch - the views of the sunrise and sunset were incredible. The layout of the condo is wonderful for privacy with the bathrooms next to each other and the bedrooms next to the bathrooms. The kitchen could be a bit better equipped but when we asked if there was a coffee grinder (there was not), one showed up on our doorstep, which was wonderful because we wanted to enjoy the freshly ground coffee from Hawaii. Overall, a really spacious unit with wonderful views of the water (saw whales and turtles). We had a very nice stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Location, but shows its age

We stayed over the new year holiday and while the location of the property was great the unit is showing its age in many locations. The chairs outside by the table are old and paint is falling off. There is very little places to sit on patio which is the best part of the unit and huge. We had to find the 4th chair that was hidden under the stairs. The labels for the switches have faded away so they are hard to read. The showers both seem to be in need of new doors and a deep clean. The bedding and rug did not match the pictures. The plantation shutters are mostly broken. Overall the location is excellent and watching the sunset and the waves crash on the rocks tried to make up for the condition of the unit. Overall would not stay again especially for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

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

Spectacular Seaside Condo

Host gracious & communicates well. Condo clean & comfortable with plenty of paper products for our stay. The view of the ocean off the balcony was spectacular. Wouldnt miss those sunsets! We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelo L.

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

Amazing & Stunning Poipu

We absolutely loved our stay in Kauai. It was our first time on the island and our first time staying at this property. The views are phenomenal! The sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous as well as the moonlit views. You can enjoy your morning brew watching the sunrise and moonlit walks to close out your day sipping wine on the lanai. There's also an area looking over the ocean and we even saw turtles and dolphins swimming by. The condo has all the amenities you'll need and the beds are very comfortable too. We loved it so much that we extended our vacation and the property manager was very helpful and accommodating. We will be back!! Thank you so much! Mahalo nui loa!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy D., Overland Park

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

Great Ocean Front Location

Really enjoyed our stay. Everything was as advertised. Extras are a real plus. Used the Beach chairs and umbrella daily. Great location. Loved old town Koloa.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

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

The room delivers!

Views and A/C were must haves and this room delivered! The whole unit stayed cool and we were really comfortable. The pictures dont fully do the view justice. You can feel the gentle thud of the bigger waves hitting the rocks just steps outside. You can watch a sunset while having a glass of wine in the evening.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

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