Condo

Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Shared communal pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Balcony

Explore the area

Princeville, HI

Place, Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Hideaways Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Princeville Makai Golf Club
‪19 min walk‬
Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse

This spacious top floor condo in the upscale Puu Poa complex on the north shore of beautiful Kauai is located directly next door to the Princeville One Hotel. You'll love the newly renovated oceanfront pool! Also available onsite are tennis courts, pickleball court, and a path to Hideaways Beach. (Note that this beach path is not for the faint of heart. It's steep and often muddy. We recommend the brief stroll next door to the beach in front of the One Hotel. Easy!) This Kauai vacation rental is the perfect place to find your own paradise.

At Puu Poa 405 you'll find a very large oceanfront lanai, furnished with a shaded dining set and your own personal barbecue grill. The views are unobstructed, panoramic, and oceanfront. The master bedroom opens onto a second sleeping or lounging area with a bank of windows that open to bring the ocean and the sunshine straight inside, perfect for viewing migrating whales, dolphins at play, or passing ships. For privacy, the sunroom may be closed off from the bedroom with a set of sliding louver if you've got children using the queen sleeper sofa in the atrium You'll love the view from the king bed in the very spacious master can enjoy the view without even having to get up. The adjacent master bathroom is very large and elegantly remodeled, with a generously sized walk-in shower and jetted tub. The guest bedroom is furnished with a queen bed. Inside the guest bathroom you will also find a washer and dryer.

The living room is comfortably furnished with a large sectional sofa, 55” flat screen TV, and there's even a telescope for close-up whale spotting or watching the surfers. Directly behind the living room, with equally dramatic oceanfront views thanks to the open floor plan, is a fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, a cook top counter island, electric oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, cookware and dishes, blender, coffee maker, and toaster.

As with most homes on Kauai, this vacation rental is NOT air conditioned.

Although this home has internet, the speed and reliability cannot be guaranteed due to the remote location and the service being provided by a third-party.

Note: host requires all guests, whether they book directly or via a third party website, to complete a rental agreement within 3 days of booking.

Hawaii Vacation Rental Registration Number: TA-000-373-7600-01.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 540120110047, TA-000-373-7600-01, GE-000-373-7600-01

Property # 1349610vb

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Princeville

Located in Princeville, this condo is in the mountains and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Na Pali Coast State Park and Hanalei Bay. Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

Princeville, HI

What's nearby

Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Hideaways Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Princeville Golf Club - Prince Course - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Puupoa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Princeville Makai Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hanalei Poke - ‬10 min drive
‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬9 min drive
‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬9 min drive
‪Tahiti Nui - ‬10 min drive
‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse on 1 Nov 2026 start from £541, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse located?

Situated by the ocean, this condo building is steps away from Hideaways Beach and Princeville Golf Club Prince Course. Puupoa Beach and Princeville Makai Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

30 Apr 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is perfect for a relaxing trip to the north shore. Quiet, spacious, close to Princeville and Hanelai - JUST BOOK IT

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026

Mahalo for taking the time to share your kind feedback! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon! Aloha and safe travels on your future adventures 🌺

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

15 Apr 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We stayed a week after staying a week on the south side and we were not ready to leave. This place is beautiful and the pics don't really do it justice. Would definitely stay here again! We did see one whale and several dolphins from the deck. The outdoor grill could use an update but everything else about this place was top notch.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2026

Mahalo for taking the time to leave your feedback! We're very pleased to hear you enjoyed your week with us; the interior remodel on this condo turned out beautifully, and the lanai is perfectly situated for whale watching! We'll be sure to inspect the grill and look into a replacement for our future guests as well. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon! Aloha and safe travels 🌺

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

6 Mar 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is amazing. One of the highest quality VRBO‘s we’ve experienced when you include the incredible views the beautiful apartment and the amenities. This place was awesome. We definitely plan to come back.

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

That view though

Amazing. Condo exactly as described. The view is priceless. Great easy access to beaches. Loved every second of our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John B.

4 Jun 2024

Beautiful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We love this place. It's perfectly set up for a rental. A few faucets need (attention) replacing and the window units are in disrepair, but it's still one of the best rentals on the property.

Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2024

Thank you John for your review! We appreciate the feedback and are delighted you had a great time on Kauai! Hope you come back soon! Mahalo

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

6 Jun 2025

Great condo

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful, comfortable condo in a great location. The condo was clean and fully furnished with high end amenities. We were surprised at all the beach gear. We also liked to use the telescope to view the ocean.The bed was very comfortable as was the living room furniture. Our only issue was not being able to use the balcony much due to a plugged drain, keeping standing water over half the area must of the time. Overall, we could tell the owner has great attention to detail and wants everyone to have a great vacation.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur G.

17 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A 5 -star Rental

The photos on the site, is what you get. Spent the month of February in this lovely apartment with fine appointments; sheets ,towels beds high quality. A terrific view of a delightful small surf spot and the Pacific beyond. Everything came with it: Snorkel gear, beach chairs, and even a chest of children's playthings.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020

We're delighted you enjoyed your visit!!! Thank you so much for your patience with the refrigerator replacement, that was certainly an adventure :-)

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

20 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Everything was great as usual- the penthouse views are amazing, the condo is roomy and comfy - kitchen supplies are great and a good selection of games and books are available. The beach chairs were very much appreciated - but we couldn't find beach towels in the same place, and because they didn't look like traditional beach towels, we didn't find them for a day or so until the owner told us where to find them and what they looked like. Our only other inconvenience was difficulty with remotes and accessing cable channels. The instructions provided were inaccurate and not sufficient. We muddled our way through and mostly ended up watching Prime instead. Overall a great place to stay and we highly recommend it!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024

Thank you very much for the feedback Tina!! We'll definitely work on providing some more detailed instructions for the cable channels and which remotes go to what, apologies for the inconvenience. We hope you had a great time on the island, and we hope to see you again soon!! Mahalo :)

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Frank S.

4 Apr 2024

Puu Poa - 405

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Furniture very dated. Toilet in master bath runs frequently due to maintenance issue. Door on clothes cabinet needs track to be fixed. They had windows washers clean windows but no notice ruined make-up that was on bathroom sink.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2024

Thanks for the review Frank! Absolutely agree that furniture is dated, but the unit is functional. Have no idea what transpired with the window washing crew. Apologies for the setbacks. We will check the toilet. Again - we appreciate your feedback.

Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey H.

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

But for a clothes dryer,,,

This was our 5th stay in a Puu Poa condo, so we love the location on a bluff overlooking the ocean. We even saw whales the first 3 days! This condo is a little tired compared to others we’ve stayed in. What makes the location special is also very hard on the property, so you have window and door issues from corrosion. Our grandkids loved the pool and Hideaways Beach down the bluff from the condo. Minor issues were 2 non-working toasters (property managers got us a new one in a couple of days) and a barely functional coffee maker. The real bummer was the non-working clothes dryer which was not fixed until the last day of a 10 day stay. This was a big inconvenience.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will E.

31 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything important done right

We stayed here for 11 days in March. Overall this property is outstanding. The location is second to none with amazing views access to two outstanding beaches and a large resort hotel. As several reviews have noted the sectional couch in the living room is worn and not comfortable. The sheets in the Master BR were also worn and in need of replacement. Some people may find the lack of air-conditioning to be an issue – however throughout our stay, we were comfortable except during a couple of afternoons when a shower is passed by in the wind died down. The unit is very well equipped in all respects, and the kitchen is equipped with the right amount of the right things that are new and up-to-date. We did have one issue in communications with the management company. They switched out of the app and started communicating through email without giving any notification that they were doing so. This caused some issues with us getting our check instructions in a timely way. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025

Mahalo for taking the time to leave your feedback, Will! We're very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, and we apologize for the hiccup with the app. We hope we'll be able to welcome you back again soon for a smoother experience with easy communication, and we appreciate your suggestions regarding the couch and sheets :-) Aloha and safe travels on your future adventures!

Verified

4/10 Poor

Ed M.

6 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

In need of updating and repairs

Fortunately, this was not the first time we were on Kauai (this was our 6th time), so we were not really upset when it absolutely poured rain (like I have never seen before) for six days and six nights - constantly. We had previously done all that Kauai had to offer. If we had not, this would have been a wasted stay. I am not exaggerating. Accordingly, we could not sit out on the beautiful lanai that overlooked the ocean. We could, however, hear the ocean. We absolutely froze the first few nights in the condo as many windows (eight) facing the ocean would not close. The main bedroom television did not work and four days after we reported it, someone finally showed up and said we needed a new cable box. We did not receive one during our stay. Other issues were similarly not addressed until the fourth day of our six day stay. "Property management" was severley lacking. The main bathroom sink faucet sprayed water everywhere. The locks did not work on either the lanai screen or sliding door. The kitchen was lacking in utensils and the bath towels were only average. The owners obviously do not trust renters with nicer things. We also stayed in a condo on Maui and a house on Oahu on this trip and this condo was the worst in terms of thinking of items renters may need or enjoy and in terms of quality. While this condo could be a wonderful place to stay, it needs updating, repairs (rusted mirrors, one large area of the floor was duct taped) and nicer accoutrements.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2024

We're sorry you had the misfortune to visit during absolutely terrible weather. And that your stay was immediately after an extended four month closure while the lanai was renovated, resulting in more than the usual number of issues. We dropped the ball, we hope you'll come back and have a more enjoyable stay next time.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

3 Dec 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin D.

24 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

View? yes. Big? yes. Needs TLC? Very yes.

The ocean view is unbeatable. Likely the best on Kauai's North Coast. The place is large, too. Lots of room to move around. However, the place doesn't look changed since the 80s and there are a number of deferred maintenance issues: weeds on the lanai, peeling paint, warped floors, rusting bathroom fixtures, etc. We realize that many adjacent condos go for much more pet night (some over 2x), but a little TLC wouldn't cost too much and would go a long way to make the unit considerably more comfortable.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Other Space 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse

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Important information

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What's nearby

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Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

Grace S.

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Keith D.

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Steven L.

10/10 Excellent

Kim U.

Kim U.

10/10 Excellent

roya s.

roya s.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Jeff G.

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Beautiful views

Mark W.

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Beautiful!

Julia C.

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Excellent!

Janet P.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Beautiful condo as advertised

Joseph R.

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN Z.

That view though

BRIAN Z.

10/10 Excellent