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Nakoa Carriage House on Kauai's Sunny South Shore

Holiday home with kitchen, near Poipu Beach

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Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Nakoa Carriage House on Kauai's Sunny South Shore

Located in Poipu Beach Estates, this second level home features air conditioning, an open kitchen and living area and a King size bed. The private lanai provides sweeping views of the mesmerizing sunsets and cosmic evening sky.

You will only be minutes from the Shops at Kukuiu’ula, Poipu Shopping Village, Kiahuna and Poipu Bay Golf, along with world class beaches and ocean access galore.

Poipu is located on Kauai's sunny South side. There are many restaurants nearby from casual to classy. The Beach House, Tidepools, The Eating House, Puka Dog, and Waialua Shave Ice.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 370030150288, TA-179-609-6128-02, GE-179-609-6128-02

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Koloa

Located in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Poipu Beach and Makauwahi Cave Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and Allerton Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Poipu Kai Tennis Center or Vidinha Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

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Koloa, HI

What's nearby

Poipu Shopping Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Baby Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Lawai Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
Poipu Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Shipwreck Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lappert's Hawaii - ‬17 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
‪Living Foods - ‬15 min walk
‪Bubba Burgers - ‬16 min walk
‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nakoa Carriage House on Kauai's Sunny South Shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nakoa Carriage House on Kauai's Sunny South Shore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nakoa Carriage House on Kauai's Sunny South Shore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nakoa Carriage House on Kauai's Sunny South Shore located?

Located in Poipu, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Shops at Kukuiula and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Poipu Beach. Poipu Shopping Village and Moir Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

29 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful stay in Poipu

This was our second stay at this particular property, we enjoyed our stay both times. The spot is great, in a quite neighborhood a short drive to the beach. The nearby Poipu beach is beautiful, although it was quite a bit busier then before, perhaps due to the time of year or just because everyone knows how beautiful it is. Great place to stay for 2 people!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen C.

23 Oct 2023

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

Nice stay

Overall a very nice place to stay. Missed not having a TV In bedroom. Great location to visit the south side of Kauai.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

30 Aug 2018

Great place to stay in sunny Poipu

We had a great stay. The place was clean and well kept. The owner was also very attentive and helpful as we were there during the hurricane watch. I would definitely recommend this place! Mahalo

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

16 May 2024

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

Time of relaxation

Neighborhood was extremely quiet(something I am not used to). Poi pu beach estates. Walking distance to beach, restaurant. We rented a car and navigation of the area was simple. Close to many restaurants, store and shops. We would visit this area again.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

23 July 2023

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

Fantastic stay in Poipu

Paula was helpful from the moment we booked. She provided great local recommendations, her place was stocked with all the things we needed and then some, and it was the perfect place to relax at the end of the day. We couldn't have asked for a better experience - exactly what we were looking for in a venue and a host. Highly recommend and would definitely stay with Paula again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

18 Feb 2024

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

Great suite in Poipu

Paula’s suite is comfortable and clean. We enjoyed having our meals on the small lanai and watching the distant sunset and stars at night. The bed is very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. Nice quiet neighborhood but still close to the beach and amenities. Paula was great at communicating and helpful.

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

9 Mar 2023

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

Poipu guest house

As advertised on Vrbo clean and good location in the south. Paula checked in to see if everything was good. Had a slight issue with the bbq getting 2 burners lit. Overall we had a great vacation.

Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren E.

19 Sept 2022

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

Everything you were promised & everything you need

Excellent property and location, close to beaches and restaurants. Host was very communicative and helpful every step of the way. Kauai is lovely and filled with nice people. This rental personifies that in every way.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

suzanne w.

12 Nov 2016

Great property perfect location for us!

Nice spot in Poipu. Clean, comfortable and nice sunset views. Paula was very welcoming when we arrived and prombt in replying when we had a question. We enjoyed our visit here and will rent this property again! The place has everything you need. A treat for us was the rain shower head and what seemed like instant hot water in the shower. Loved that :) We walked to the beach every morning. And the Living Foods Market is just a short walk away as well. Perfect spot!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

28 May 2023

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

Excellent private hideaway

Location is perfect for us. Just off the main road a bit, so it’s quiet and dark at night. Clean space, all necessary appliances and comforts included, with a nice, cozy feel overall. The host was excellent in communication and availability, but we had zero issues with our stay, which is a big plus. The bedroom has A/C, but due to the breeze and airflow throughout, we kept kitchen windows open at night and opened the bedroom slider a bit and didn’t use the A/C once during our stay. Nothing but great things to say about it.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco N.

12 June 2023

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

Everything was fine

The accommodation is exactly as described online. It is in a very quiet neighborhood. Everything was clean. Ideal for two people. Everything you need was there. The kitchen is very big. Also for the beach you will find everything you need in the house. Only a larger cool box and blue ice would be nice. Air conditioning is available, but with the ventilation specifications given, it was cool enough for us that we didn't need the air conditioning. We can recommend the accommodation.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn B.

27 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Uncomfortably hot/ must drive to the beach

Extremely disappointed in the property. Maybe ok in the winter but uncomfortably hot in the summer. Bought a thermometer and it averaged 81 degrees in the home. The only room that had ac was the bedroom. My hard candy became sticky from the heat and humidity. Had to leave by 9 am since the sun was beaming thru the sliders by then. The add states 19 minute walk to baby beach but owner said it would not be safe to do so as poipu road is dangerous to cross. As soon as you open the door you are greeted by a nasty odor wondering if it is from lack of ac and the humidity. Add states coffee maker but fails to state that it is a keurig and I was unable to use my ground coffee. They have the ice maker turned off thus unable to use. The oven would not turn on but the burners worked. Add states hot tub??? Never saw one.. Extremely uncomfortable furniture including the couch, living room chairs, outside chairs . Did not provide for an inviting environment as I could not wait to run out the door in the am and only reluctantly returned to sleep there. Full disclosure the owner did offer a full refund as I complained when we arrived but due to it being high season alternative accommodations were already booked. We attempted to make the best out of a bad situation. Do not recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Joe W.

18 Feb 2017

Private, quiet and clean.

We stayed in this rental unit one month. There are many nice things about this rental. The unit is smaller than the photos make it appear but very livable for one or two persons. This rental was extremely clean. We took full advantage of the deck with morning coffee and evening wine and dinners. The sunset from the deck was nice and there is a small ocean view. Looking to the north you can see homes on the hillside in Kalaheo. We felt safe being on a second floor with a sturdy coded entrance door, the deck sliding doors also locked. A large very comfortableTempurpedic mattress was a big plus. The bathroom was ok but a non-slip shower mat would have been nice, we used a towel. The kitchen was functional and the appliances newer. A small breakfast counter was used for a computer. The SW side of the rental, deck, did get warm in the afternoon sun and we had to keep the blinds closed. The air conditioner in the bedroom made it pleasant, it would be too warm inside without it. The large TV was enjoyable, the front room furniture was attractive but uncomfortable. There is construction in the area with its accompanying noise but nothing that would cause any distress. A three star rating was given because: During our first week we found 4 out the 7 kitchen counter outlets that did not work along with a defective GFIC receptacle, probably the cause. The microwave surface light bulb did not work. I contacted the owner who told me that things could not be fixed because there were no handymen available? A week later the legs on a coffee table were falling off rendering it unusable. On Super Bowl Sunday the bbq propane ran out, the spare tank was also empty? A broken flame diverter bracket and bbq lighter also needed replacement. I contacted the owner again who responded quickly; they said housekeeping will come with some propane and a new lighter which they did the next day but added everything else will not be fixed until after we leave. We still had almost two weeks left on our stay so we felt that this rental was not their first priority. In comparison, having stayed at two other places in Poipu on this trip, a handy person was sent within 48 hours to address the issues. This is a nice rental and we were disappointed in the failing of keeping this unit in good repair, especially the defective GFIC. So, when things are fixed we would recommend staying here but not under the unrepaired conditions we encountered.

8/10 Good

Eric W.

15 Sept 2025

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

Our stay was good. There were a few issues such as no propane for the stove or dryer and the batteries needed to be replaced in the smoke detector. We contacted the management and they had some delivered. The couch needs to be upgraded. Very uncomfortable. The listing did not mention that there were chairs, umbrellas, coolers or other beach items available. We rented some because we didn’t know. And finally the air conditioning was only in the bedroom, not the whole unit. It was uncomfortable to sit in the living area. It was a very nice place and we had a great time on Kauai.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

austin y.

15 Aug 2025

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

Great stay in a quiet neighborhood

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos L.

8 Aug 2025

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

The house was perfect for two people and the check-in and check-out instructions were very clear.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie G.

31 Aug 2024

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

Fantastic!

Great place, convenient to everything in Poipu including beaches, restaurants and morning coffee. We'd definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

15 May 2024

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

Peaceful retreat

This house is a gem. It's located on a quiet estate with other holiday houses close to Poipu Beach. Apart from the occasional rooster (which you can't escape anywhere on Kauai anyway), it was very silent and peaceful, which we really appreciated. It was clean, comes with a huge kitchen stocked with basically everything you may need to cook yourself should you want to. We especially appreciated the large bed and walk in closetspace

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

6 May 2024

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

Away from the crowds

This property is located in a residential area walking distance to multiple restaurants and shops. Quiet location with sunset views every day. Parking right below. Why would anyone want to rent a condo instead of this property. Thanks Paula!!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramanathan S.

11 Apr 2024

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

Excellent location in Poipu Kaua’i HI

An excellent location with all amenities such as washer dryer AC dishwasher coffee makers etc. very quiet and calm neighborhood. Definitely 5 stars and would reserve again if I plan to visit Kaua’i again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

6 Mar 2024

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

A clean, peaceful, and relaxing place to stay

The guest house was a clean, peaceful, and relaxing place to stay in a quiet neighborhood. It was well equipped with everything we needed to cook our own meals. It was also just a short distance to many nearby restaurants and convenient for being able to drive to either end of the island. Paula was easy to communicate with and had helpful recommendations. We are so glad we chose to stay here!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

10 Feb 2024

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

Six stars 🌟

We loved the location of this cozy and spacious one bedroom with all the bells and whistles. It was 5 minutes from Poipu beach, in a quiet (except for the roosters!) residential neighborhood. Most of all we appreciated the communication with Paula, who offered much helpful information, and when the washing machine didn't work, gave us alternatives and even compensated us for the inconvenience. It was also great to have beach towels, chairs, and umbrella since we were at one beach or another often. Would give 6 stars if we could, and highly recommend. We'll be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

30 Jan 2024

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

The Perfect Property for Us!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Paula, our host, communicated helpful tips with us prior to our arrival and responded quickly to all our inquires prior to and during our stay. We loved the location, the well equiped kitchen, comfy bed, and all amenities provided. Perfect for two people. We hope to return! Thank you for everything Paula!

Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

10 May 2023

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

Amazing stay!

This house was perfect for our honeymoon vacation. The location is literally the best on the island. The neighborhood is pleasant, clean and very well kept. There was plenty of room and has pretty much anything you need in the kitchen. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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Hosted by Tina Funk

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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Beautiful stay in Poipu

Jeremy H.

10/10 Excellent

Glen C.

Nice stay

Glen C.

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Great place to stay in sunny Poipu

Karen S.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Time of relaxation

Laurie M.

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Fantastic stay in Poipu

Emily M.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Great suite in Poipu

Brenda K.

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Poipu guest house

Richard B.

10/10 Excellent

Darren E.

Everything you were promised & everything you need

Darren E.

10/10 Excellent

suzanne w.

Great property perfect location for us!

suzanne w.

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Excellent private hideaway

Charles G.