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9.8/10 · 205 reviews

Kahele Kai - Ocean views, steps to Poipu's best beaches, A/C throughout!

Poipu, KauaiView location
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Guests
9

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About this property

Kahele Kai, a three bedroom, three bath two story beach home close to Poipu Beach and Brennecke’s Beach. If you are looking for an outstanding vacation rental in Poipu Beach with newly installed, wall mounted Fujitsu A/C in both living areas and all bedrooms, Kahele Kai is an excellent choice.

This beautiful home boasts an expansive floor plan designed to provide you with the utmost comfort and convenience during your stay.

On the upper level, you'll discover a grand master bedroom suite complete with a king and twin bed and luxurious jacuzzi tub for your relaxation. Additionally, there's a second bedroom with a king bed and your own bathroom for added convenience. The ocean-view kitchen is fully equipped with a coffee maker, toaster, blender, and all the essentials needed to prepare delicious home-cooked meals right in the unit. The modern living and dining area provide a stylish and comfortable space to unwind, while the covered lanai offers a perfect setting for barbecuing and savoring breathtaking sunsets over the Pacific Ocean.

Descending to the entry level, you'll find a cozy family room with a plush couch, ideal for enjoying your favorite shows on the generously sized TV. A mini kitchen and another bathroom are available on this level, along with a third bedroom with two queen beds. In total, our vacation rental accommodates up to nine guests, making it perfect for families or groups.

From the central, upstairs living area and the spacious covered lanai, you'll be treated to enchanting white water ocean views and the gentle sway of tropical palm trees. Kahele Kai's location affords stunning vistas of both Brennecke's Beach and Poipu Beach. Brennecke’s Beach is a mere 75 yards away, offering some of the best bodyboarding opportunities on the island. Poipu Beach, just a short distance away, offers a diverse range of activities, from a baby beach and snorkeling to swimming in Waiohai Bay and renowned surf spots.

This stunning two-story home boasts high ceilings, filling every room with natural light. Each window offers breathtaking views, whether it's the majestic ocean, lush groves of vibrant mangos and bananas, or the meticulously maintained hedges. There is a lava rock garden surrounding the outside shower and a garden of citrus and banana trees. Décor includes the surfboard the owner was using when he proposed to his wife at the beach over 30 years ago. Kahele Kai (translation "pathway to the ocean") is stocked with beach toys and a variety of baby gear including porta crib, baby gates and a baby seat that attaches to the dining chair.

This home is REALLY close to Poipu and Brennecke's Beach, both can be seen from the home, and both are ideal versatile beaches which include surf spots, a baby beach, snorkeling, boogie boarding, swimming at Waiohai Bay and sunning on the golden sand. There are lovely whitewater views of the ocean and tropical swaying palms visible from the central living area and large lanai and the sunsets are not to be missed.

  • Rates are based on Season and subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Taxes and fees apply and will be shown at checkout.

Reservations include Poipu Beach Athletic Club membership $30 per night. Access to PBAC is for up to ten people.

24/7 on-Island Manager is Poipu365, or after-hours emergencies call.

Interpretive Administrative Zoning Rules and Regulations requires that we mention that this transient vacation rental in located in a tsunami evacuation zone.

License Number: 27-2212-465, TA-168-216-9856-01

Registration Number: GE-168-216-9856-01, TA-168-216-9856-01, 428019057003

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Guest reviews

r P.10.0/10
Mar 16, 2026

Couldn’t figure out how to turn on overhead light and fan in master bedroom. Mattress was sloped towards the edges, otherwise comfortable. Headboard wobbled in 2nd bedroom. hooks in downstairs shower fall off.Only bathmat was in the master. Would have been nice to have a grill grid so veggies don’t fall through the grates. Comfortable seating Cleaning staff were great!

Larry K.10.0/10
Mar 6, 2026

My wife and I stayed here a week along with our daughter and her family, six in all, including two kids, 5 and 7. The home is just a couple blocks from Poipu Beach Park, and we'd walk down there every day with one of the wagons, part of all the beach supplies you need. It wasn't warm enough to warrant air conditioning, though that is available - ceiling fans were perfect. No bugs, quiet location, plenty of kitchen supplies, laundry was put to good use. The included pool club (just a 5 minute drive) was a great fit for the kids, they went every day after first going to a beach, and loved the slide there. Overall, a great fit for our group. Not high-end (bring your own soap and shampoo, no fancy coffee maker, towels a bit worn, etc.), but very functional overall for a beach-focused vacation. We also enjoyed walking the block down to the ocean to join the other visitors and locals for the nightly sunset and whale watch.

Leila Y.8.0/10
Jan 16, 2026

It was a great location and had so many things for our family. The beach toys and beach wagons were great to have.

Allison B.10.0/10
Jan 11, 2026

The house was lovely and very close to Brennecke and Poipu beaches. We loved walking to the beach and then sitting on the lanai in the evening to enjoy the views. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy. The athletic club access was really nice, pool was a hit with the kids. Vicki was super responsive. Mahalo!

cindy l.10.0/10
Dec 20, 2025

We were so delighted! The communication, accommodations and location were perfect! It was wonderful to have everything we needed for a great time at the beach supplied, and having good linens and comfortable beds was even better. We cooked meals in the kitchen every day and had everything we needed. Definitely A

Yuliya H.10.0/10
Dec 9, 2025

Amazing house, fantastic location, and great flexibility with property management.

Randee F.8.0/10
Nov 2, 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was spacious, mostly clean, nicely decorated and in a wonderful location. We found the front window covering was missing a pull so wasn't operable. Very limited cleaning supplies.

Miles B.10.0/10
Oct 8, 2025

Fantastic home in a great location. Everything was comfortable and had all the items you need for a great beach day and to cook at home. Living room was comfortable and the views were great. We loved having the wagon, 4 beach chairs, and boogie boards to take down to Poipu Beach just a few minutes walk away. Would happily stay here again! Vicki our house was very responsive as well and super helpful.

John H.10.0/10
Aug 12, 2025

We had an amazing stay at Kahele Kai! The house was clean and spacious as advertised. Management was very flexible and responsive in terms of check-in and check out. Location is exemplary – literally steps from a beautiful beach and/or hike. These accommodations were perfect for a stay in Kauai, providing a more intimate, authentic atmosphere suiting the island.

Tiffany R.8.0/10
Aug 11, 2025

A well maintained house in a great location in Poipu. Short easy walk to Poipu beach with a beach rental shop along the way. We walked about 5 minutes to watch the sunset and then the turtles come in every night at the beach. Just a bit further down in the other direction is Makahu’ena Point where the waves are powerful. The house has everything you need for a family and is well stocked in the kitchen. We appreciated the laundry supplies and spices left in the house. The pictures of the house are accurate on VRBO. We struggled to find a comfortable temperature with the air conditioning units in some of the rooms (downstairs was hot and one of the ceiling fans in the bedroom would only work on the low setting). We did not use it but the rental comes with access to Poipu Beach Athletic Club. Overall a good stay.

Murphy Y.10.0/10
Jul 21, 2025

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our 9 day stay at Kahele Kai. The location is ideal to stroll to the beach- teen boys loved body surfing Brennecke and the rest of us spent lots of time on Po’ipu. Saw multiple sea turtles and monk seals! For the first time on Kauai, this is now our favorite island- it is beautiful with lots to do, or not do! The home was great. It was very well-stocked with all we could need, the host was responsive with clear communications, and did I mention the fantastic location. We spent nearly every evening on the lanai listening to the waves as the sun set, and the home design really takes advantage focusing on the great views of the beach and ocean. Beds were comfortable, air conditioner helped keep it a bit cooler than outside, and the bathrooms were very good. Highly recommend and will absolutely love to stay here again!

Sara W.10.0/10
Jun 29, 2025

This place is worth staying at for the location alone! The beds were all comfortable and the kitchen was well appointed. The house is within walking distance to a rental place for surfboards, snorkeling equipment and more which was super convenient for my young adult children. It was amazing being within walking distance to amazing body surfing, snorkeling and surfing spots. It fit our needs perfectly and we would love to come back! Thank you!

Ramkumar D.10.0/10
Jun 19, 2025

Great property. Super close to the beach. We got in late night and had a bit of a challenge finding the house, but other than that, it was a fantastic property.

Shannon B.10.0/10
Jun 11, 2025

We loved this property. It was perfect for our group of nine (a mix of adults, teens and children). The house is a 3-5 minute walk to Brennecke and Poipu beaches and a short car ride to everything in Poipu/Koloa. We had all that we needed in the kitchen to cook multiple family meals. The outside shower was a giant bonus and the air conditioning units kept the property nice and cool. We would not hesitate to return! Mahalo for a wonderful stay!

Cindy F.10.0/10
Apr 12, 2025

It was a short walk to some very nice beaches. We slept 7 people in the house very comfortably and had everything we needed at the house. We appreciated the beach chairs and the kids loved the boogie boards. The view of the water was very limited. Everyone enjoyed our stay very much.

Ben S.10.0/10
Apr 5, 2025

This was one of our first attempts at a family vacation home instead of a hotel. This house really worked well for our family of 8. It was clean, tidy, and just perfect for our needs. It’s a block away from the beach so it was quiet. But with a short walk we were staring at the ocean and some of the best beaches on the island. Thanks for sharing the house so we could create such awesome memories! Highly recommend because we could hang out and share stories at the end of the day in the family room and eat a bowl of cereal whenever I wanted…:)

Mariah B.8.0/10
Mar 23, 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is exactly what we needed. Ocean view from the large patio, and close enough to hear the crashing waves. The house is spacious and clean and had everything we needed. Poipu365 was very responsive to texts. The only caution which is out of the hands of the owner are the middle of the night and early morning crows of the many roosters which are everywhere on the island.

elzabeth b.10.0/10
Oct 17, 2024

Very nice place!Short walk to beach. Plenty of room for 9.

Jo G.10.0/10
Jul 15, 2024

Overall, the house was very clean and in a spectacular location right next to three different beaches. The layout of the house was great with a separate living room downstairs a very lovely spacious main floor with a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the beach. They were plenty of beach chairs and beach equipment provided. Our only concern was that the property manager said we could go at 9 am and it would be cleaned and the cleaners were still there at 2pm, so I would just stick with your check in time at 4. Also, we did have a power outage, and there was only one flashlight, not sure how often that happens. We would love to return. It is a fantastic home.

Steve E.10.0/10
Jul 5, 2024

Our family stay was outstanding! We have been to Poipu as a couple many times renting condos. This time we brought the whole family and had a party of 10. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This house is in a great location allowing us to walk to the beach and not have to pack up vehicles for our beach days. The house was well stocked with everything a family may need for an extended stay. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!

Patrick F.10.0/10
Jun 24, 2024

The house had all the amenities and proximity that you’d have a great poipu vacation. brennekke and Poipu beaches were essentially our back yards and we’re able to easily get out and enjoy the sunset while the kids played at the beach and enjoyed a shave ice. We were three families, one with two kids, one with one child and then the grandparents. The house was big enough that we were all comfortable. Thank you!

Galen W.10.0/10
Apr 24, 2024

The house is spacious and close to the beach (easy walking distance even with toddlers). House comes with all the beach things you need (wagon, chairs, towels, sand toys, umbrellas). Access to Poipu. Each Club was a huge bonus. Communication with management was great. Highly recommend.

Heather O.10.0/10
Apr 21, 2024

We had the best time here. Roomy home, perfect lanai, close to Brenekkes beach. Perfect. Loved it. No complaints at all. I would go back again and again

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Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Poipu (postal 96756) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Poipu, HI (Bayview – Kukuiula – South Shore – 3.72 km to center), United States
  • Near outlet shopping
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 9 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Private vacation home
  • Unit size: 2342 sq ft (218 sq m)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Lanai / balcony
  • BBQ grill grill
  • A/C
  • BBQ grill
  • Dryer
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Living Area
  • No Smoking
  • Pool
  • TV
  • Washer
What should I know about check-in?
  • Check in starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check out before 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check in age: 18
  • Check in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Contactless check in available
  • You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
  • Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Property Registration Number GE 168 216 9856 01, TA 168 216 9856 01, 428019057003
What are the house rules and policies?
  • Pets not allowed
  • Children are welcome.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Kauai?
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Location: Poipu, HI (Bayview – Kukuiula – South Shore – 3.72 km to center), United States
  • Near outlet shopping
Do I need a rental car on Kauai, and what about parking?

A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to visit.

What kind of rental is this?

This is a private vacation home rental.

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