I will start with what was positive. The location was great and the unit very spacious with a nice view and lots of light. Kitchen quite well equipped although odd to only have 3 wine glasses that were all mismatched. Parking nice and convenient. Pool and tennis court facilities are fantastic and the grounds are well taken care of. The king mattress in the bedroom was very comfortable and the bedroom was HUGE! Nice layout.Unfortunately the unit is so so hot. They have an AC but only in the bedroom and the bedroom is on the back side and gets no sun, so doesn't heat up. The front room is so hot you have to close all the shades and why get an ocean view place that you can't see outside from. So uncomfortable and this is February. Unfortunately all the furniture is very old - it is not the couch and chairs or the dining set in the pictures. The couch and chairs have been replace with one couch and no chairs. The place feels really old...the side of the fridge has rust on it and the cabinet door finish is all scratched off. Terrible old dishwasher that didn't clean dishes well. The bedroom smells very very musty with old carpet and a lot of old stuff kept in the closet. I couldn't sit in the chair beside the bed due to the smell. The place really needs a complete renovation...tile in the shower really old. We have been to Hawaii 30 plus times and this is the only rental we have stayed in that we would never return to. Too old, too smelly and way too hot.
We loved the location of this property and got amazing sunrise and sunset views. It was well stocked with various items we needed in the kitchen and for the beach, though these all need to be updated. However on the negative side, there is no AC in the living areas which made it extremely hot inside even with all the fans and windows open. The appliances and furniture also need to be updated as they are older. Overall, the stay still was a pleasant one but my partner and I walked away with a new found appreciation for modern air conditioning :)
The apartment is wonderfully located, with a great view down the central lawn and walkway to a small piece of the sea and waves. Furnishings are comfortable and a bit more elegant than many vacation spots. It was hot and stuffy when we arrived but once we opened all the louvers, there was almost always good airflow and a pleasant temperature. We would return here if it is available in the future.
Enjoyed our stay. Well equipped kitchen, even though we had carry out for the most part. Nice proximity to local beaches in southern Kauai, as well as good location of the condo itself within the complex (near the tennis/pickleball courts and pool). Could walk to nearby restaurants and coffee shops if desired and many within a short drive. Only caveat is that AC is a floor standing model and only located in the bedroom, none it the rest of the condo. Apparently the majority of condos built in this era had no central AC. Just something to be aware of as it can get a bit muggy given the climate.
A very nice condo with a view of the ocean. It is well equipped with kitchen appliances. It is in a great location, close to restaurants and a very short walk to the beach. I would stay there again.
We have stayed in many condos in Kahala, Poipu Kai, and this one had the best view of the ocean. Sunsets were beautiful and a short walking distance to the beach, two restaurants and the Grand Hyatt made for a spectacular location.
Shower could be better cleaned or perhaps renovated so it could be better cleaned. Great view and location. Contact person most helpful. Umbrella on lanai would be great so it could be used more often.
All elements of the property were great, except the ceiling fan motor is going out and is very noisy. The property manager was contacted and quickly ascertained the maintenance guy would be there first thing the next morning. At noon, I asked when he would show up and he did 15 minutes later. He agreed the noise was valid and stated he would work to get a new ceiling fan from Home Depot and try to get it installed that afternoon. The next morning we had not heard from him as he stated he would keep us informed. In the end, that information was not communicated to the property manager and no ceiling fan was installed.
This property was very comfortable, in a very good location. We could see the ocean in the distance and could definitely hear it. The entire complex was very quiet and relaxing. The reason I gave it a 4 is because it is looking a little worn. While it was clean enough, the place really needs a deep cleaning., which is not unusual in units that are not new.
Spacious condo, well equipped with all you need to watch sunsets on the lanai or walk down to the beach. Property is well maintained and the location is ideal in Poipu!