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Poipu Crater 26 | Tropical Retreat w/ Pool, Lanai & Garden Views

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A beach with palm trees, ocean waves, and people.
A table set for a meal with a view of a lush garden and houses.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling fan, large windows offering a view of lush greenery, a sofa with red cushions, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
A residential area with three houses surrounded by lush greenery and a tennis court.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Facing the mountains, this condo features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 4 guests. Enjoy activities like snorkeling, fishing, and kayaking nearby. Engage in water sports or visit the golf course nearby for sports options. Explore attractions such as Poipu Kai Tennis Center and Brennecke Beach.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Poipu Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Koloa, HI
  • Place, Poipu Kai Tennis Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Brennecke Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Poipu Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

King suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Poipu Crater 26 | Tropical Retreat w/ Pool, Lanai & Garden Views

E Komo Mai – Welcome to Crater 26!
Your peaceful retreat in sunny Poipu starts here.
Enjoy garden views, open-concept living, and a private covered lanai — ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The fully equipped kitchen features granite countertops and modern appliances. The main level offers a guest bedroom with a queen bed and full bathroom. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a king bed, ensuite bathroom, and vaulted ceilings. Ceiling fans in every room capture the island's natural breezes.

Poipu Crater Resort Amenities:
Set within lush tropical gardens atop an extinct volcanic crater, this private duplex cottage offers access to a shared pool, sauna, tennis court, ping-pong tables, BBQ grills, dining areas, and lounge chairs.
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Included in Your Stay:
Contactless check-in for a seamless arrival
Complimentary Wi-Fi & assigned parking stall
Private washer & dryer inside the condo
Beach gear: chairs, umbrella, small cooler, towels
Starter set of soaps, toiletries, paper towels & detergents
24-hour local property manager
Property guide provided for a smooth stay

Policies:
Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM
Early check-in/late check-out not available in advance
No gatherings or additional guests allowed
Refundable security deposit applies
Destination Kaua'i is a locally owned, family-run company committed to excellent guest service and responsible travel.

Prime Location:
A short walk to beaches and attractions:
Shipwreck Beach (5 min walk)
Brennecke's Beach (8 min walk)
Poipu Beach Park (10 min walk)
Sheraton Beach (5 min drive)
Grand Hyatt, Anara Spa & Poipu Bay Golf Club (5 min walk)

GE/TA License: 010-947-8912-01
TMK: 4-2-8-020-035-0026

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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

Property Registration Number GE-010-947-8912-01, 280200350026, TA-010-947-8912-01
Property # 963681vb
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

About the area

Koloa

Located in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa, this condo is in the mountains and near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kauai Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Poipu Beach and Lawai Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Poipu Kai Tennis Center or Vidinha Stadium. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Koloa, HI

What's nearby

  • Poipu Kai Tennis Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brennecke Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Poipu Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Poipu Bay Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Broiler - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Point At Poipu - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Living Foods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lappert's Hawaii - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Poipu Crater 26 | Tropical Retreat w/ Pool, Lanai & Garden Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Poipu Crater 26 | Tropical Retreat w/ Pool, Lanai & Garden Views?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poipu Crater 26 | Tropical Retreat w/ Pool, Lanai & Garden Views on 27 Oct 2026 start from AU$2,173, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Poipu Crater 26 | Tropical Retreat w/ Pool, Lanai & Garden Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Poipu Crater 26 | Tropical Retreat w/ Pool, Lanai & Garden Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Poipu Crater 26 | Tropical Retreat w/ Pool, Lanai & Garden Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poipu Crater 26 | Tropical Retreat w/ Pool, Lanai & Garden Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Poipu Crater 26 | Tropical Retreat w/ Pool, Lanai & Garden Views located?

Located in Poipu, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Brennecke Beach and Poipu Beach. Poipu Kai Tennis Center and Keoniloa Bay are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 179 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with lots of beach gear and a nice pool
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2026
Aloha, We are glad you enjoyed your stay on Kauai, and look forward to hosting you on your next visit. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice pool area and spacious overall. The King bed was super comfortable. Warning that there is no A/C, but plenty of fans available and windows with screens. Location is close to everything you want to do on on the south end of the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Aloha and thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to hosting you again on your next travels to Kauai. Mahalo nui loa
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice Stay

Very nice unit. The townhome was very clean, updated, and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beach gear was more than expected.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place. It was our first time staying on the south end of the island and this was perfect. Everything are needed to stay in and cook, or had out to the beach for the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Aloha, we are happy to hear you had an enjoyable stay with us, and look forward to hosting you on your next visit to Kauai. Mahalo nui Loa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the condo, you are in your own tropical paradise and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Aloha Mark, We are happy to hear that you had an enjoyable stay with us. We look forward to hosting you again on your next trip to Kauai. Mahalo nui loa
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fun stay at the Crater 26

The place was clean and had all that we needed. They were very responsive when there was a power outage. It was restored quickly. I would recommend this place to friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the layout of the place. Was perfect for 4 people. Our favorite part was having our morning coffee and breakfast sitting outside on the lanai. Great location only 10 minute walk to beach and sea turtles. Had everything we needed. Would def stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Aloha Roxann, we are pleased you had an enjoyable stay with us. Poipu crater is a very peaceful retreat, we look forward to hosting you on your next travels to Kauai. Mahalo nui loa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with a short walk to the shoreline. The apartment had plenty of room for our group of four.
Living room from top of stairs
Banana tree outside the front window.
Bedroom on first floor
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
Pleasure hosting you Robert, we look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Kauai. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for our stay! Location was great, had everything you could possibly need for a beach day and to cook meals in the kitchen. They were very accommodating whey we asked for a late checkout. We would absolutely stay here again. Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2026
Aloha Amy, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to hosting you on your next adventure to Kauai. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place!

Great location, just like the pictures, would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, and we hope you visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at the Crater! It is a great location and we had everything we needed. Beautiful, quiet, great amenities including the pool, and close to beautiful beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Quiet community. Nice private and clean pool. Beds and bathrooms were nice. Kitchen could use a deep clean, otherwise this would have been a 5 star rating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
Aloha David, we are happy to hear you had a wonderful stay with us on Kauai. We will address housekeeping with your comments. We look forward to hosting you on your next adventure to the islands. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for Poipu, but quiet. Wonderful pool and tennis court

Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Mahalo for your great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Wonderful location. Nice and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Mahalo for your great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Poipu Crater

Excellent location and lovely property, apartment had everything we needed whilst in Kauai would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
We greatly appreciate your wonderful review and hope that you decide to stay again on future vacations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Great place to stay in. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vacation rental

The VRBO was very clean and had all the supplies needed for a long weekend. Host was very attentive whenever something was needed. Would stay here again. Mahalo!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Craters for the Win!

We had a wonderful time at Craters (our second visit) and highly recommend a stay based on location, comfort and amenities.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place,

We liked the stay here a lot. It's a nice House in a quiet area with the pool just opposite and close to The poipu beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your great review! We are so glad that you found the condo, pool, and nearby beach enjoyable!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage in a Great Location

The cottage had everything for a great vacation. It was very comfortable and the amenities included were outstanding. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Aloha Louie, Thank you so much for your positive review and we hope to host you again! Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot near Poipu

Enjoyed this location and would stay again. The kitchen was well equipped and it was nice to have boogie boards/beach chairs available
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Thank you so much for your review, and for staying with us. We hope you will be our guest again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place to stay!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this condo. Everything was clean and comfortable in a great location. Pool and tennis court were lovely and condo had everything we could need including beach gear. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Aloha Shayla, Thank you for the positive review and allowing us to host you! Mahalo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay

We had a great week staying here. It was a great location and the rooms were as described. Excellent service overall and we would definitely come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

We really enjoyed staying at Crater 26! It’s a unique setting very close to the beach and area restaurants. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for this great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is in the magic place. Somewhat secluded from neighborhood's around. It gives one a feeling to be so close with nature, supported with abundance in variety of green flora around. Crater itself has a steep driveway. Go figure. We actually enjoyed walking up and down, every day numerous times all the way to Poipu beach for swim and back. Or in the darkens of night, what a treat to taking a stroll to Hyaet's hotel grounds to sit on swing benches and listen to the beat of the ocean. Who don't like visit gym, there is a solution to your fitness. LOLMornings on the veranda, sipping coffee with the birds talking among self...precious. Sun rising above the rim of the crater and the first warm touches on the cheeks...how can we live without it for the rest of this year? Because for the next year, we might go back. Can't wait.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Aloha and thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to hosting you again on your next travels to Kauai. Mahalo nui loa

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Hosted by Destination Kauai

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