***FYI- swimming pool will be closed April 15th-May 15, 2024 for repairs***
Being on the ocean is amazing, but is it as amazing as having a one of a kind condo in a secluded crater? It has many of the same amenities as a $1000/night nearby resort does, for a much better price, bigger lanai, better kitchen, better decor, and a much more private and unique Kauai experience. If you want something quiet, private and low key this is the place. We are a 10 minute walk to world famous beaches like Brenneckes, Shipwrecks, and Poipu Beach Park. When you leave those world class beaches you come home to an updated, uniquely decorated designer Polynesian style villa with a swimming pool, tennis court, club house with communal BBQ's, and putting green. Unlike other resorts it is so secluded most of the time you feel like you are the only one in the crater. This house is newly listed and has no reviews, but you can see my reviews that I have received at my other properties I have for rent on VRBO at Vrbo.com/1028506 and Vrbo.com/1629288 for reference. They are 4.9 and 5.
The Poipu Crater:
This is a 7.6 acre private community of 15 private Polynesian style duplex condos with a swimming pool, club house, tennis court, putting green and ping pong table. The condo has one shared wall, but nobody above or below you. Each duplex has lush tropical gardens separating them with lanais that were designed to provide privacy from the other units. With the distance between the units and the size of the crater, most of the time you feel like it is just you and the birds. It's very secluded. Rarely will you have to share the pool, or wait for the tennis court. Each unit comes with one reserved parking space with guest spots sprinkled throughout the crater. Located in the heart of Poipu on the sunny south shore of Kauai close to world class beaches, shops, golf courses and amazing restaurants you can't go wrong staying here.
Hawaiian Chic Crater Retreat-
This unit just had all new floors put in (vinyl floors resembling wide planked hard woods), fresh fun paint and Hawaiian print wall papers to bring Aloha to your stay. It's like walking through a Kaleidoscope as the colors change and you move through the condo. The vaulted ceilings with exposed beams make this place feel open and airy. There is no A/C, but we just put in 62" fans with 6 speeds in the living room, master bedroom and kitchen to keep you cool. There is a smaller ceiling fan in the spare room, and a couple of extra floor fans if needed. This unit is located on the shadier side of the crater and the trade winds blow almost every day, and they really help keep the place cool. There are screen doors at the front door and both lanai entrances, having them open will give you a nice breeze as well. It is a true tropical paradise.
Kitchen:
A small but well appointed kitchen has everything you should need. There is a full size refrigerator with ice maker, stove, microwave and dishwasher. We have lots of pots, pans, bowls and dishes for cooking at home. There is a coffee maker, toaster and blender too. There are 2 windows with jalousies and a 62" fan that help keep you cool while you cook.
Dining Room:
The dining room is right on the other side of the kitchen. It is separated by counter and cabinets that act as pass through between the kitchen and dining room. There is a lovely new monkey pod wood table, bench and chairs that seats 6 people. Between the large fan in the kitchen and the sliding glass doors to the lanai it stays nice and cool.
Living room:
A large room with beautiful vaulted ceiling, large picture windows, and sliding glass doors to the lanai. Both the windows and doors have blinds that can be drawn to darken the room for guest sleeping on the hide a bed. There is a rattan hide a bed and 2 big comfy rattan chairs, and a smart tv. The large ceiling fan keeps the room nice and cool.
Main floor bedroom:
This bedroom is smaller than the master and has 2 twin beds, a large dresser and a nice size closet.
Main floor bathroom:
This is a .75 bathroom located right off the main floor bedroom. It has a walk in shower, toilet and sink. Also in this bathroom is a full size, stacked washer and dryer.
Master bedroom:
Up the stairs is a large master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and fun Hawaiian wallpaper. This bedroom has a comfy king bed, 2 dressers, 2 night stands with lamps next to the bed and 2 good sized closets. The large fan has 6 speeds and is whisper quiet for a comfortable night sleep. The windows all have jalousies for fresh tropical air.
Master bath:
Just off the bedroom is a full bath with a shower/bathtub combo, toilet and sink. There is a nice skylight above the sink providing some nice natural light.
Lanai:
The lanai has a small dining table and fun chandeliers. Have your morning coffee out there, set up your laptop and work (there is an outside outlet), enjoy a lovely meal, or sit out and just listen to the birds or look at the stars on a lovely Hawaiian night.
Communal Amenities:
There is a swimming pool that is 8 ft deep on the deep end that is surrounded by all sorts of tropical plants, and enclosed by a lava rock wall. Also inside the lava wall is the club house with 2 BBQ for all guest to use (there is no BBQ allowed on the lanai), a ping pong table, chairs for lounging and table and chairs for sitting and eating or just hanging out. Our unit is closet to the clubhouse swim pool area. Also right next to that is the putting green and tennis court. We have 4 tennis rackets and balls for our guest to use in the condo.
Registration Number: TA-052-762-8800-01, GE-052-762-8800-01, 2802003500028
Jane S.
Dec 29, 2024
Lovely lazy lanai mornings and great central location.
Preston M.
Oct 19, 2024
It was everything we could have wanted and more!
Pamela H.
Sep 17, 2024
If you are looking to stay in one of Kauai’s resorts, you can’t go wrong with the Hawaiian Chic Crater Retreat. The location is within walking distance of a nice swimming beach and is halfway between two of the island’s most popular sightseeing areas – The Waimea Canyon and the North Shore. It is about a 10-minute drive to the National Tropical Botanical Garden. Even if you’ve never been to a botanical garden, you really should not miss this one. It is one of the best places to visit on the island.
Hawaiian Chic Crater unit #28 was spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything we needed. There’s enough space for 2, 3, or 4 people to live together comfortably. My favorite spot was the small porch surrounded by tropical greenery. It is a great place to have coffee in your pj’s while waiting for the sun to come up. The quiet is broken only by the sound of birds as they start singing in the trees and the occasional crow of a distant rooster.
I do not usually book resorts, condos or other multi-family structures, preferring to stay in individual homes on private lots. But the Hawaiian Chic Crater unit offers much more privacy than the typical resort, apartment or condo unit. The neighborhood was quiet though our duplex shared a wall with another unit, it is designed so that neither unit is much aware of the other. If you want to stay in the Poipu area, this is one of the best options.
Frank B.
Jan 14, 2024
Loved the hammocks on the lanai and spending time at the nearby beach. We were welcomed with a Christmas tree and lights on our arrival. This place was well stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our vacation.
Tanaya M.
Jan 12, 2024
We had the best stay. It was perfect for our family. Beautiful location. Cute and clean. Love the wallpaper! Close to the beach and restaurants. We would go back in a heartbeat.
Martin R.
Jan 08, 2024
My family of 5 had a great stay at Chic Crater. The location is perfect and close to multiple restaurants and the beach. Everything seen in the pictures matched up when we arrived. I would definitely recommend this place and would return again!
Kim K.
Oct 20, 2023
The other reviews are SPOT on. This rental/host makes it easy to enjoy paradise! They supply everything you need (and don't want to rent/buy or pack). Our kids enjoyed the boogie boards in the nearby surf, the towels were helpful and even goggles for the pool!
And the kitchen and bathrooms were STOCKED with all of the basic needs (paper towels, ketchup, spices, shampoo, soap, etc.).
I LOVE the WHIMSY of this house. It's super relaxing and has an authentic Hawaiian feel, immersing us in the whole Hawaiian experience from start to finish.
The pool was AWESOME! Quiet and bigger in person than the pictures show.
The beds were comfortable!!!
We LOVED the hammocks and lanai, a very peaceful place to unwind.
If you are sensitive to the heat and prefer A/C, do note that you. are relying on fresh air (trade winds, which are lovely) and the high powered fans. This was only a little challenging a few nights in the second bedroom on the main level. Our kids were warm in that room, but we managed. Otherwise, it's LOVELY to hear the birds chirping in the morning with all of the windows open.
I would HIGHLY recommend this house! ENJOY!!!!
Katie B.
Oct 15, 2023
Great condo, very well stocked, comfortable beds and linens, plenty of towels and washcloths, centrally located. We used the grill, pool and ping pong table one evening. Our kids LOVED the hammocks, there were plenty of games and books for us to use as well.
It would have been nice to have a/c units in the bedrooms, not just for temperature control but because the roosters were quite loud early in the morning with the windows open. Of course the owners fully disclosed this so no stars off for this.
The living room furniture, though it looks great and matches the asthetic of the condo, was not the most comfortable.
Overall we greatly enjoyed our stay here and would not hesitate to stay here again, but I would bring a sound machine next time.
Katie B.
Oct 15, 2023
Great condo, very well stocked, comfortable beds and linens, plenty of towels and washcloths, centrally located. We used the grill, pool and ping pong table one evening. Our kids LOVED the hammocks, there were plenty of games and books for us to use as well.
It would have been nice to have a/c units in the bedrooms, not just for temperature control but because the roosters were quite loud early in the morning with the windows open. Of course the owners fully disclosed this so no stars off for this.
The living room furniture, though it looks great and matches the asthetic of the condo, was not the most comfortable.
Overall we greatly enjoyed our stay here and would not hesitate to stay here again, but I would bring a sound machine next time.
Darrell C.
Oct 10, 2023
This home is a lovely retreat and is very well accommodated with everything you’ll need to enjoy your stay in Kauai. Highly recommend this exceptional property.
Darrell C.
Sep 14, 2023
This home is a lovely retreat and is very well accommodated with everything you’ll need to enjoy your stay in Kauai. Highly recommend this exceptional property.
Jodi B.
Jun 23, 2023
This place was very comfortable and fully stocked with everything you could need on vacation. I was worried about no a/c initially, but there was a great breeze all the time and with the ceiling fans, a/c was not needed at all. The unit was very private feeling, but noises carried easily among the close units, so you definitely want to be conscientious about your noise level after certain hours. Alycia was very prompt with all responses and provided detailed information so there were very few questions or concerns along the way. I would definitely stay here again!
Jodi B.
Jun 20, 2023
This place was very comfortable and fully stocked with everything you could need on vacation. I was worried about no a/c initially, but there was a great breeze all the time and with the ceiling fans, a/c was not needed at all. The unit was very private feeling, but noises carried easily among the close units, so you definitely want to be conscientious about your noise level after certain hours. Alycia was very prompt with all responses and provided detailed information so there were very few questions or concerns along the way. I would definitely stay here again!
Emily C.
Jun 04, 2023
My family of 5 (with two teens and a pre-teen) very much enjoyed our stay. We spent a lot of time in the two hammock swings on the porch, and enjoyed the pool, sauna and grill and tennis courts. The property was thoughtfully provisioned, from the cooler and ice packs, baking supplies and electric kettle in the kitchen, to the tennis rackets, beach chairs and clothes drying rack in the supply closet. The beds were comfortable. Almost every morning we walked towards shipwrecks beach across the cliffs. So gorgeous! It was also an easy walk to Poipu beach. Highly recommend staying in the Hawaiian Chic Crater Retreat!
Emily C.
Jun 03, 2023
My family of 5 (with two teens and a pre-teen) very much enjoyed our stay. We spent a lot of time in the two hammock swings on the porch, and enjoyed the pool, sauna and grill and tennis courts. The property was thoughtfully provisioned, from the cooler and ice packs, baking supplies and electric kettle in the kitchen, to the tennis rackets, beach chairs and clothes drying rack in the supply closet. The beds were comfortable. Almost every morning we walked towards shipwrecks beach across the cliffs. So gorgeous! It was also an easy walk to Poipu beach. Highly recommend staying in the Hawaiian Chic Crater Retreat!