Aloha~ Thank you for viewing our properties! Great Vacation Retreats is a boutique family run vacation rental company located on the beautiful island of Kauai! We have been managing properties on the Garden Isle and Kona since 2009. It can be overwhelming trying to pick out the right property -- we can help. Someone from our office is available almost 24 hours/day to answer your questions and help you find the perfect place to call home during your tropical getaway. We take great pride in the properties we manage and believe that we truly have some of the best properties the island has to offer. We have been in each property numerous times and stayed in most so that we can give you an accurate description of what each property's amenities are, distances to the beach, sightseeing, restaurants, etc. We can also help you with any activities you might be interested in while on island such as surfing lessons, private boat charters, guided hikes, stand up paddling, personal chef, childcare and much more! Mahalo for looking :)

Spectacular Views: The home's spacious lanai seats 4 and has an incredible view of the ocean all year. From September to March, it is also the perfect place to watch the sunset with a glass of wine.

Whale Watching: From November to March, whale season in Hawaii, you can often spot migrating whales right from the lanai. For a closer view, you can try sea kayaking or a sail excursion, too!

Built for Beach Bums: Makahuena is a 15-minute walk to Shipwreck's beach, the perfect place to watch the sunrise. In the evening, head to Poipu Beach, just a ten-minute walk from the house, to admire the sunset.

Wake up early and watch the sunrise at Shipwreck’s Beach, then make your way to Grand Hyatt Kauai – each is just a 15-minute walk away – to choose your own adventure. The Grand Hyatt offers wonderful shopping and an authentic luau on Thursdays and Sundays.

Whether it’s teeing off on an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course, hiking or zip lining through Kauai’s lush landscape or getting up close and personal with sea creatures during an afternoon of scuba diving, you’ll have no problem finding an experience that’s worth writing home about. And when you’ve worked up an appetite, walk 10 minutes to Brennecke’s Beach Broiler for pupu platters, ahi tuna burgers and more with a vista view.

If you’re looking for a resort-style stay, we have you covered. For an additional fee you’ll have uninhibited access to the Poipu Beach Athletic Club, home to a fitness center, hot tub and sparkling pool with a waterslide and sand-bottomed kiddie section – everything you need to work out, cool off or wind down.