What a fantastic, affordable place to stay. With just a little rearranging for furniture we were able to set up a cozy seating area on the lanai to whale watch and moved the TV nice and close to the sofa where we watched all the humpback documentaries we could find via the “smart” TV and our own streaming app logins. The AC in the main room and bedroom works well, cooling the unit off quickly so be sure to turn it off when you leave to save electricity.
We loved not having to walk more than a few hundred steps and up one set of stairs to this second floor unit. There is an elevator in the lobby for moving larger items but we found the stairwells more accessible. There are washers and driers on all floors at 2.50 per load, quarters only. Didn’t have any trouble with availability. Location was great, 5 minute drive to Poipu beach, .5 mile walk to the shops at Kukui’ula and a 6 minute drive to the Big Save grocery store in Koloa.
The unit had an umbrella, two tall beach chairs, a beach mat, and a cooler in a closet (I’d imagine this varies slightly between visitors). We normally drink tap water at home, and found this tap water to have just a hint of a taste to it, but we picked up a filter for the Brita pitcher in the cupboard and were happy with water. No ice maker, but we kept up a good supply by throwing the 13x9 pan in the freezer and dumping and filling when the new ice was ready. There are two Weber Genesis grills in the parking lot, near the dumpsters. Property management was responsive to requests, and brought us a few items we needed (rice cooker and floor fan) within 1 business day.
We found very few negatives. To some, the furniture in the unit might seem a little tired as it shows significant signs of wear. The bathroom is small and the shower head was low for my 5’10’ frame. The cookware options were on the cheap end, but pretty much everything was available that we needed. The only thing missing was access to a pool/hot tub for a nightly dip… But the ocean is literally right there and man was it beautiful.
All in all, this is the kindof unit needed on the South Shore. From what we could find, it’s one of the most affordable condo style units with a view to rent near Poipu. I applaud the owners for keeping the prices as low as they can, and not letting the temptation of minor upgrades ultimately out-price the average American traveler. Kudos to you! We would 100% stay here again.
