Poipu Beach Condo, 35' from Ocean, Poipu, a/C in Bedroom, Hawaii

• Perfect in every way

  Perfect in every way

  • Guest Greg S.
  • Date of stay 09/09/12
  • Review Submitted 12/07/12
  My wife and I and another couple found this beautiful slice of heaven on the internet and contacted the owner.........she was amazing to work with. She was extremely helpful and took a great deal of time with us. We had high expectations prior to our arrival, but the place exceeded those expections in every way. It was spotless and very well appointed with everything we needed. The view is stunning with the pool just steps away from our new home for the next few days. We watched huge turtlles swimming in the ocean from the pool deck. The condo is perfectly located on the "sunny" side of the island, the weather was perfect during out stay (yet there was rain on other parts of the island). Unlimited things to do within a very short distance, but we found ourselves not wanting to leave our "new home". I would rate the facilities, the owners and our overall experience a 10 star if it were available. Thank you for an amazing vacation!!!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you for the wonderful compliments! We agree, there is no better location, anywhere. We look forward to hosting you in your "new home" in the future. Warmest aloha!

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• Vacationer

  Vacationer

  • Guest Katiedid
  • Date of stay 10/08/12
  • Review Submitted 10/30/12
  Couldn't have found a nicer location or property ... beautiful views and wonderfully kept (clean, maintained, up-to-date). Walk out the door to see the ocean, flora and wildlife ... enjoy views from the pool. Close to restaurants, stores and shops and yet in a quiet neighborhood with private beaches. Fantastic exploring in every direction from the coast to the mountains to the botanical gardens. Owners knowledge of the island and it's many attractions was very helpful in planning a great stay. Best activities: sailing, hiking, fresh seafood, R&R.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Kauai Trip

  Kauai Trip

  • Guest Tamera
  • Date of stay 09/29/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  The pictures do not do this unit justice. The unit was beautiful, exceptionally clean and stocked with needed items. We have been to this condo now several times and this is no exception. We look forward to our yearly visit. The owner takes pride in their unit and it shows. Truly paradise.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Best property for watching ocean wildlife

  Best property for watching ocean wildlife

  • Guest PJ
  • Date of stay 08/03/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  It doesn't get any better than this! The views are unbelievable. The ocean wildlife seen from the grassy area in front of the condo was fantastic. Sunsets here are some of the best on the island. Great spot!!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• Best Location!

  Best Location!

  • Guest Usuario
  • Date of stay 08/29/12
  • Review Submitted 09/09/12
  Our party of four were more than comfortable in the amazing unit. Lynn was the best! She constantly replied back to every email. I never once had a concern go unanswered. We traveled all over the beautiful, breathtaking island and found the best snorkeling for calm waters, beautiful fish (including the gorgeous humuhumunukunukuapua'a), sea turtles and resting Monk Seals was just a couple minute walk at Poi'pu Beach. The condo sits at the edge of the raging Pacific waves, a billion times better than if on the beach. It's private, relaxed location is top notch. The constant breeze from the coast made us so comfortable, we didn't use the AC not even once. The pounding of the waves provides the best sleep ever! We also loved the privacy inside. The condo has pocket doors and they are placed so conveniently in the bathrooms to allow lots of room to shower and dress without being crammed and steamed to death in a typical bathroom space. The kitchen is huge and we ate as if we were in our home; even grilled out on the grills. I simply can't say enough great things about the perfect location, roomy home, and breathtaking sunsets. The Island of Kauai is an unbelievable dream. We have been all over the world and the USA and this island will certainly take your breath away. It's better than you've been told. Oh, and I would totally recommend renting your snorkling gear from Lynn's link (vacation rentals). The quality is top notch and it saves you the hassle of bringing yours...we did and our friend's U.S. Divers rental equipment was even better than ours. And Lynn's unit has a cooler (which we used a lot) and three beach chairs. The first beach you come to, on the short walk from the unit, is like a huge wave pool. After that is the calmer beach for the awesome snorkeling. There is a deli across the street from the beach and they have delicious and huge salads with hard boiled eggs, huge yummy freshly baked brownies and the must have Shave Ice. In closing the unit is clean with starter sets of detergent and no need to even pack shampoo and soap. Plenty of towels (including beach towels) are also provided. I highly recommend this unit! Princeville Ranch Adventures Zipline (super fun), Wiamea Canyon (breathtaking), Kalalau Hiking Trail and Hanakapi'ai Falls (incredible), Smith's Family Luau (awesome), PoPo's Cookies in Kapa'a (the best ever), The Flea Market in Kapa'a and Hawaiian Trading Post had best prices. Everywhere we ate was incredible.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for the wonderful review and suggestions for luau, hiking, etc. We are thrilled you have as much love for that island as we do. It truly is amazing. We hope to hear from you again!!!

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• Location, location, location...

  Location, location, location...

  • Guest kkschref
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 07/15/12
  We had a wonderful week at the Poipu Shores unit with our German friends, and this particular condo is ideally located in the warm sunny Poipu area of Kauai. Literally 10 steps from the pool, it was especially convenient and nice to be on the ground floor, to be able to enjoy the lawn right off our lanai. The rocky lava bay by the pool was favored by the green sea turtles and we were fascinated watching them cavort in the big crashing waves, never seeming to mind the surf. It was also nice to be able to walk to several beautiful beaches nearby, which we did daily. Brenneke's Beach was great for sunning, swimming and the snorkeling wasn't too bad there either. The Hawaiian monk seals would often come onto the sandy beaches to rest and digest after their night's hunting and feeding, volunteers would rope off the beach so the seals could rest undisturbed. We found the condo suited our needs well, we had our fifth guest sleep on the inflatable bed, which worked out fine. We did our share of BBQ ing and found the kitchen to be well supplied with cooking needs. We also appreciated the use of the washer and dryer, which came in handy. Lovely golf courses located nearby, kayak adventures in Kauai's rivers, snorkeling, Waimea Canyon,(Hawaii's Grand Canyon), swimming and just enjoying the 83 degree sunshine...what's not to love in Kauai? It is so beautiful and scenic there. I rather regret not taking in a helicopter ride to get the full effect of the spectacular NaPali coast...hopefully next time. My advice, pay the $$$ and go! We found several outstanding restaurants in the area, Lynn provides a good list. Had some wonderful fish tacos at Merriman's Downstairs Cafe, casual downstairs, fine dining upstairs. For a special treat, make reservations at The Beach House Restaurant. Fresh fish prepared beautifully. Outstanding! This property may not be the newest around, but we settled in and appreciated the great location, the sound of the surf and the views from our unit. I had to stop myself from taking sunset photo after sunset photo...The unit itself has nice marble bathrooms and a lovely kitchen. It was a treat to be there, and we appreciated Lynn's availability to help with any questions that came up. She was 'johnny on the spot!' Thank you Lynn! We would recommend this condo to anyone wishing to enjoy sunny Poipu, Kauai. Two couples would be ideal, but it worked out fine with five....

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you for the nice review! I am so glad you enjoyed the location and condo. It sounds like you fell in love with the island, too. It is stunning! We hope to hear from you in the future. Warm Mahalo, Lynn

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• Great location - near beaches and a playground

  Great location - near beaches and a playground

  • Guest Pamela
  • Date of stay 09/10/11
  • Review Submitted 12/22/11
  This property was wonderful. We travelled for a family vacation during mid- September, 2011. My husband, 3 year old son and I stayed in the front master bedroom and my parents in law stayed in the back bedroom. You can hear the waves crashing against the rocks and the unit is steps away from the swimming pool, which was consistantly warm everyday the two weeks we were there. You can see the sea turtles swimming around in the ocean pretty much every afternoon from the pool deck. The location cannot be beat anywhere on the island. There are a few grocery stores nearby, but I recommend the grocery store in Koloa Town for better selection and the prices seemed a little lower. The condo unit is about a 10 minute walk to the beaches and a nearby playground. If you have too much stuff to carry or family members who don't want to walk that far, parking was ample and free near Brennecke Restaurant. The property owners were very helpful during our vacation planning and also responded quickly to our inquiries while were we staying in the unit. This is a great condo for families and families with young children. Kauai is a beautiful island and this is an awesome condo to use as a home base during your stay.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thank you for the great review! We are thrilled to know that our condo worked well for your home base. We, too, feel that our location, next to the pool is ideal. We warmly welcome you back anytime. Warmest Aloha, Lynn

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• 25th Anniversary

  25th Anniversary

  • Guest Totally Satisfied
  • Date of stay 07/16/11
  • Review Submitted 07/29/11
  My wife and I and our best friends just returned from a wonderful vacation. This was our first time to Kauai and Hawaii for that matter. This condo was exactly like the photo's and was not a disappoinment. The owner Lynn was wonderful to work with and made our trip very stress free. We very much enjoyed relaxing watching the sunsets and getting up in the morning drinking coffee, listening to the ocean crash against the cliff. We enjoyed ourselves so much, we are already talking of returning. After staying at this condo, I don't know if anything else can compare!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Amazing rental in a great location! Just steps away from the ocean - GREAT owner and responsive!

  Amazing rental in a great location! Just steps away from the ocean - GREAT owner and responsive!

  • Guest Michael K.
  • Date of stay 06/19/11
  • Review Submitted 07/03/11
  My family and I just finished an 8 night stay at this property. We booked it last year and it was a true pleasure dealing with the owner, Lynn. From the first contact, she was VERY responsive always emailing back typically within minutes. I work the same way so it was refreshing to deal with someone so professional. My wife and I and our two young children spent the entire month of June in Hawaii and Kauai was our last stop as we were saving it for last. We truly enjoyed our time in Lynn's property. The location was great just literally a few feet from the ocean. It was amazing falling asleep each night to the sounds of the crashing waves. Also, here apartment was one of the only ones to have Air conditioning in the bedroom which is a definitely MUST. Kauai is so humid that even at night without AC I don't think we could have survived. The AC unit in the master bedroom was very strong and typically was enough to cool the living room as well. Our kids don't need AC so they stayed in the 2nd bedroom and the ceiling fan was sufficient for them. The property was in GREAT condition and had everything we needed. There was high speed wireless internet that worked flawlessly. Also, the kitchen was well stocked and had plenty of things to cook. We went out to eat most nights but we did stay in a few times and cooked dinner. The building also has a BBQ grill if you want to grill out. We never did but they have 2 available very close to the apartment. The bathrooms were both marble and really comfortable with great water pressure and lots of hot water. The hot water heater was big and we never had problems with hot water. One of the best things was the location because it was right on the ground floor so if you wanted to go out to the pool you could and it was a few feet away! The pool was great and we used it a few times. It's so amazing because we saw gigantic turtles swimming overlooking the ocean from the pool. Also, the first day we saw a school of Dolphin swimming. It was amazing! There were plenty of towels and beach towels and she even had a portable baby crib. The best thing is Lynn was so available. She called to make sure we got in ok and she also helped us arrange tours and beach gear and umbrellas. The company she uses is GREAT and even printed out our tickets the last day when we returned our gear. I'd highly recommend her apartment. She is really amazing to deal with and the property is great. 5 Stars!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children.

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• Paradise

  Paradise

  • Guest Terri
  • Date of stay 06/08/11
  • Review Submitted 06/20/11
  We just got back from 10 days at this condo. Very nice, it was even better than the pictures! I have been coming for Kauai for about 30 years and thought I would miss having direct beach access. However, the pool being seven steps away from the Lanai was so convenient, we did not miss the beach. The amenities were very nice and all the info Lyn sent prior to us coming was handy to have. We would highly recommend this unit.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children.

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Additional information about rental rates

Tax of 13.416 and outclean of $161.45 apply.

Fees:

• Tax Rate 13.42%

Cancellation policy:

POIPU SHORES 101A Aloha and thank you for choosing Poipu Shores 101A as your vacation home! We truly appreciate your business. I am a licensed real estate agent in the state of Hawaii, therefore all deposits and rent for our personal condo must be deposited in an account with the brokerage that holds my license. Please print the guest agreement below. Review the terms and conditions relating to this reservation and complete the Reservation Summary. You may then scan/email the RESERVATION SUMMARY back to me. Your reservation is confirmed after receipt of signed Guest Agreement and Rental Deposit. Please verify dates and amounts in case any corrections need to be made. If you don’t have the means to scan the rental agreement, please let me know and I will give you a fax number. ~ Mahalo! Guest Agreement Deposits & Payments: A rental deposit of $500 is due and to secure your reservation. Final payment is due 60 days prior to the check-in date. Guest expressly agrees that a valid credit card or Echeck information will be kept on file by Great Vacation Retreats, in lieu of a security deposit. Guest hereby authorizes Great Vacation Retreats, LLC to charge the credit card or Echeck for the cost of repairs, replacement, services, telephone charges or extra cleaning for all damage, breakage and/or loss incurred during his/her stay. Extra cleaning includes, but is not limited to, excessive trash, stains on flooring and furniture, stained linens, dirty dishes, etc. In the event of damage to the premises, its equipment, furniture, or carpeting, Guest shall be responsible for the costs of repairing or replacing such damage. If collection or legal action is necessary, the Guest will be responsible for the costs thereof, including reasonable attorney’s fees. Documentation detailing damages and charges will be provided to the Guest. For reservations made within 60 days of the check-in date, the entire reservation amount along with the valid credit card or Echeck information being held as a security deposit is immediately due in full. Most major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express, are accepted. There will be a 3% surcharge added to the total for credit card charges. Personal checks and cashier’s checks are also accepted as payment. Please make checks payable to Great Vacation Retreats, LLC. A fee of $50.00 will be charged for all returned checks. Your reservation is not confirmed until payment is received and, in the case of personal checks, the clearance of such checks by the issuing bank. After we receive final payment we will send, via email, your confirmation with check-in instructions and directions to the property. Great Vacation Retreats is our local management company. Their phone number is 808.742.9202. That said, please CONTACT ME first for any reason relating to our condo. Cancellations & Refunds: A full refund, minus a service fee of $50 or 3% (whichever is greater), will be given for cancellation made in writing 60 days before the check-in date. For reservations cancelled within 60 days of check-in, no refunds will be given unless property can be re-rented. Whatever portion of the reservation that can be re-rented will be returned minus a 10% rebooking fee. Great Vacation Retreats, LLC is not responsible for events beyond its control, e.g. inclement weather, maintenance and construction issues. Kauai has a tropical ocean environment that can cause a lot of maintenance problems. While we will do our best to notify you of any situation that occurs, no refunds will be issued for events and maintenance problems out of Great Vacation Retreats, LLC’s control. We strongly encourage all guests to obtain Travel Insurance. We offer travel insurance through Travel Guard or you can obtain your own. Check-In is after 3:00 p.m. Check-Out is 10:00 AM. No exceptions unless pre-approved. Guest and Guest’s entire party must vacate the property no later than 10:00 am. Failure to check out on time could result in a $50 late fee. Condo Equipment: Our condo is privately owned and equipped for basic vacation needs. Bed linens and towels are available for the number of guests indicated on the guest agreement. Kitchen utensils and a starter supply of soap and paper products are made available for all rentals. Telephone is provided. There is no charge for US and Canada calls. Maintenance or problems in the condo will be handled in a timely and professional manner. The reservation amount will not be adjusted due to any malfunction of equipment, which includes TVs, VCRs, DVDs, air conditioning units, hot water heaters, stoves, refrigerators, door locks, etc…The property is furnished with Owner’s furnishings and neither the Owner or Great Vacation Retreats, LLC will be responsible for providing any additional furnishings or equipment. Maximum Occupancy of 5 people. If the maximum occupancy is exceeded without management approval you will be evicted and charged a minimum of $250. Our condo is located in a residential area and is rented for personal vacation use only. Parties and other large gatherings, commercial uses, and illegal or immoral activities are not allowed. Violators risk forfeiture of their deposit, reservation amounts paid, and eviction. No Smoking: No exceptions - $300 fine. Pets: If evidence is found that a pet was brought onto the property without approval of Great Vacation Retreats, LLC, the Guest will be charged for the costs of cleaning and repair of damages caused by such pet, with a minimum charge of $300. Additional Provisions: Great Vacation Retreats, LLC or owner may enter the premises at anytime for the following reasons:*Assess damages or malfunctions *Perform repairs and maintenance *Supply services agreed upon by Guest and Great Vacation Retreats, LLC *In case of emergency, Great Vacation Retreats, LLC reserves the right to enter the unit for the purposes of safekeeping and/or prevention of further damage. Great Vacation Retreats, LLC is not responsible for construction and maintenance at the property that is outside of the unit and no refunds of the reservation amount paid will be given for these inconveniences. Falsified Reservations: Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of advance payment, deposits and/or money collected, and the party will not be permitted to check in. Disclaimer: The Guest agrees that Great Vacation Retreats, LLC shall not be liable to Guest, Guest’s guests, invitees or any other person for any injury, loss or damage to any person or property on or about the rental premises or from use of any items provided for guests use such as, but not limited to, beach equipment and sporting equipment or any activities booked through Great Vacation Retreats. While we do our best to verify activity vendors and activities we are not responsible for injury, damages or any loss resulting from any activity booked through Great Vacation Retreats. Guest shall hold Great Vacation Retreats, LLC harmless and indemnified from and against all loss or damage occasioned by use, misuses or abuse of any part of or fixture on the premises, surrounding areas and from or against any omission, neglect, or default of the Guest and his/her guests or invitees. The Guest acknowledges that Great Vacation Retreats, LLC is acting solely in the capacity of Agent for the property owner and assumes no liability there under. The homeowner is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illnesses that occur while on the premises or its facilities or from use of any items provided for guests use such as, but not limited, to beach equipment and sporting equipment. The homeowners and Great Vacation Retreats, LLC, are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise and items provided for guests use. Accommodations for Rental Vehicle The Guest further acknowledges and agrees that if Great Vacation Retreats, LLC, or Lynn Hufschmid has assisted the Guest in the rental of a vehicle in conjunction with this rental, that such assistance is only for the convenience of the Guest, and all liability resulting from the rental and use of any such vehicle is upon and accepted by the Guest. Great Vacation Retreats, LLC, shall have no responsibility or duty to the Guest, the car rental company, or any third party, and the Guest shall indemnify and hold Great Vacation Rentals, LLC, free and harmless from any such claim, action, or liability resulting from the rental and use of the rented vehicle by the Guest. The parties further agree that receipt of payment for the vehicle rental in conjunction with the reservations deposit as well as any commission received by Great Vacation Rentals, LLC, from the vehicle rental, are not bases for liability to Great Vacation Rentals, LLC, from any use of the rented vehicle. We take great pride in our condo and feel confident you will fully enjoy our location and accommodations. Please don’t hesitate to call or email with any questions or concerns. Mahalo, Lynn Hufschmid 360.573.1516 360.921.0468

If you have any questions please contact the owner.