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Spectacular Floor-To-Ceiling Ocean View, Ground Floor For Direct Ocean Access!!!

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor space
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Map
Poipu, HI
  • Popular LocationLawai Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBaby Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationPoipu Beach5 min drive
  • AirportLihue, HI (LIH)27 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spectacular Floor-To-Ceiling Ocean View, Ground Floor For Direct Ocean Access!!!

On Kauai's sunny south shore. Floor to ceiling windows on the lanai, for the full width of the condo facing spectacular ocean views and sounds, on the side of Kuhio Shores where the giant sea turtles hang-out, with the lanai facing the trade-winds for constant comfort. Steeped in ultra warm hawaiian decor with Koa wood and etched glass and Hawaiian art, and walking directly out to the ocean from the lanai make 106 is the "best of the best" Kuhio Shores offers.

Oyster says: "the only hotel this close to the water on all of Kauai"... It's not a hotel, but I believe the rest is correct.

Our condo is distinctive with its beautiful native artwork, shell collections, handcrafted koa woodwork throughout (cabinets, bar, trim... those who know woodwork have been amazed at the extraordinary workmanship), handcrafted etched glass and mirrors, Hawaiian style decor with a Hawaiian CD mix that provides you with a relaxing environment inducing the aloha spirit. Our condo takes you back to the time when the tropics were truly a remote adventure.

You will probably not find any residence on Kaua'i with this much Koa woodwork. Contractors have expressed amazement at the the woodworking. Add the island scenes in the etched glass and other artwork for a unique one-of-a-kind island experience.

Open the windows and listen to the ocean waves lull you to sleep.

Why settle for less than direct access to the beach? From the upper floors, beach access is through the elevators then through the parking lot... while we have direct ocean access from one of the largest lanai's at Kuhio Shores.... where you can spread-out onto the immaculately kept lawn extending towards the ocean and enjoy unconfined ocean access. Where else are you going to find the ocean at such a great price with all the comforts of home?

Located steps from the beach, Kuhio Shores provides snorkeling, scuba, surfing, swimming, biking, sunning, and beachcombing without having to get in your car or even cross the street. You are five minutes away from famous Po'ipu Beach and old Koloa town; with excellent shopping and restaurants. Spouting Horn and the National Tropical Botanical Gardens are less than 5 minutes down the road. Kukui'ula Village (restaurants and shopping) is a five minute walk.

(Note that I'm getting booking requests for winter >24 months in advance, so have blocked those dates currently, and give priority to repeat guests. Come August/September (16 months ahead), I'll solidify that schedule, and open what remains for all.)

Kuhio Shores 106 is a great location! This one bedroom (plus a couch-bed), one bath, unit will be your home away from home.

Ho'ai bay, right off the lanai, is known as some of the best snorkeling on Kauai. Snorkel with the turtles and the colorful tropical fish, just steps away from the lanai (watch the video above, snorkeling with the turtles off the condo).

From the lanai you can enjoy the view across to the Ha'upu mountain range, or the sunrise on the bay, or looking out onto the ocean, watching the waves, sailing ships, dolphins jumping, or whales breaching in the distance, and the near constant stream of turtles that come within 20' of your feet to the edge of the bay to feed... all relaxing from your lounge on the lanai, sipping your morning coffee.

The lanai faces East, so the lanai is shaded from the afternoon sun, and the ocean trade winds from the East keep the condo nice and cool year round.

Kuhio Shores 106 provides the following amenities:

o Ground floor for easy beach access
o Netflix on-demand streaming video
o King bed in the bedroom
o Queen hide-a-bed in the living room
o Fully Equipped kitchen with Kashmir granite counter tops
o Plantation shutters across the lanai for privacy with ocean sounds and breeze
o Koa wood shutters in the bedroom
o Hawaiian style decor with etched art designed mirrors and glass
o Double shower head
o High speed internet access
o Stereo and CD player with built in wall speakers
o Two cable TVs one with VCR/DVD combo, one with DVD/Blu-Ray player
o Movie, CD, and Book collection
o Beach gear (ice chest, boogie board, beach chairs and mats, beach towels, and umbrella)
o Shared washer and dryer on every floor
o Shared, well-kept, barbeque grills

If more than 2 guests, please contact us via email to be sure you can fit your group comfortably (use the "send mail" option below the "request to book" option in the upper right-hand corner, and realize you'll immediately receive an auto-reply from HomeAway, seemingly from us, with a "book it now" request, before we'll be able to reply).

See our links below for more great pictures of the condo plus a virtual tour. Oops: they've removed all my links. Contact me for more info.

Keywords: Kaua'i, Kauai, Po'ipu, Poipu, Koloa, Beach, Snorkeling, Diving, Surfing, Turtles, Whales, Dolphins, Hiking, Shopping, Kitchen, Internet, Hawaii, South, leeward, Jungle, Napali, Quiet, Isolated, Private, Parking, Ground-Level, Views, Waimea Canyon, Koke'e State Park, Kalalau Valley, Wai'ale'ale, Waialeale, Namolokama, Honopu, Kukui'ula, Kukuiula, Ho'ai bay, Hoai bay

Hawaii State Tax ID (required for all short term rentals):GE-115-221-2992-01 and TA-115-221-2992-01

Property manager

The Worleys

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No childproofing

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ground Floor Direct Access Beach Kauai's Sunny South Side A/c

About the area

Koloa

Located on the beach, this condo is in Poipu, a neighborhood in Koloa. While the natural beauty of Poipu Beach and Kalapaki Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Nawiliwili Harbor. CJM Country Stables and Hawaii Trading Post are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lawai Beach - 2 min walk
  • Baby Beach - 5 min walk
  • Poipu Shopping Village - 4 min drive
  • Kiahuna Beach - 4 min drive
  • Poipu Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poipu Shopping Village - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lappert's Hawaii - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lava's on Poipu Beach - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Floor-To-Ceiling Ocean View, Ground Floor For Direct Ocean Access!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Floor-To-Ceiling Ocean View, Ground Floor For Direct Ocean Access!!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Floor-To-Ceiling Ocean View, Ground Floor For Direct Ocean Access!!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Floor-To-Ceiling Ocean View, Ground Floor For Direct Ocean Access!!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Poipu condo building is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Prince Kuhio Park and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Poipu Beach. Lawai Beach and Baby Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Spectacular Floor-To-Ceiling Ocean View, Ground Floor For Direct Ocean Access!!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 138 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kuhio Shores 106
We enjoyed our stay. It was nice listening to the waves at night. We were close to a lot of beaches and had a lot of supplies (boogie boards, beach chairs, beach towels, snorkeling gear, ice chest….)provided to take to the beach. Kitchen was well stocked. The tv is very small in the living room but we were in Hawaii and we weren’t planning on watching a lot of tv anyway. Everything was simple and easy. Would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kuhio Shores Retreat
We really enjoyed our stay at Kuhio Shores. The condo was perfect for my wife and I. Coffee in the morning and afternoons watching the sea turtles on the lanai were probably our favorite parts. The condo has all you need for meals there, as well as beach chairs, umbrella, cooler etc. Communication with Chris was easy and he was very quick to answer any questions we had. The Beach House restaurant next door was really good, expensive, but really good. We saw mixed reviewed on line, but we went once for dinner and once for happy hour and were impressed both times. There are small beaches you can walk to, Lawai on the other side of the Beachhouse, and Baby Beach a block or so away. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Quality
Perfect in all ways. Great location and wonderful picture perfect condo in cleanliness, decor, items supplied and everything one could need. We will return for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular view
Can’t imagine a better view of the coast. We left the door and windows open to listen to the surf all night long. We saw many turtles just a few yards from the patio every day. Highly recommend this for nature lovers. Communication was excellent as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Condo
Great unit. I like the decor. Many of the art pieces and displays have QR Codes to learn move about them. It's like staying at a museum! The property is well stocked, Chris is very responsive, and I've never had someone provide so much great info before arriving. The unit has 2 AC units. When they are both going, it can sometimes "trip" them requiring the breakers to be reset. Not a big deal, and as a solo traveler, I never needed them both on at the same time. I still rate this 5 stars as everything else is so great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and view
Property as advertised. Written information on the location, restaurants and activities provided by Chris in advance of arrival was very much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H., BEAVERCREEK

Liked: Cleanliness
Exemplary Stay!
My wife and I enjoyed eight (8) nights at the condo. The owner was exceptionally responsive from the date of reservation through the day of check-out. He provided an insightful PDF of ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ with ‘General Information’ about the unit, ‘Guest Service Information,’ and ‘Emergency Information.’ I made an itinerary for our eight days on the island, sent it to the owner, and he validated/recommended revisions the majority of the items I outlined for each day – something no other VRBO owner has ever offered…exemplary! The king bed was comfortable. We used the A/C unit in the bedroom periodically to lower the humidity, otherwise the airflow through the unit kept the unit sufficiently cool. There are dozens of hangars in the closet. The refrigerator’s icemaker was a great benefit. We cooked half our dinners at the condo – everything in the kitchen worked well. We loved seeing all the turtles immediately outside the condo’s lanai. The unit owner provided great insights to parking – we successfully evaded the ‘parakeet poop bombing’ each night. The location of the condo is phenomenal – we used the unit as a ‘hub’ to ‘spoke’ out to every part of the island, west, south, east, and even two days driving to the north shore. We would definitely stay at this unit again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
We spent 9 nights here for our 25th anniversary. We loved our time here! The ocean right outside the door was amazing, the best white noise ever! We spent many lunches and dinners on the lanai watching the turtles bob around the rocks right in front of us, so cool! After one day of hiking we didn't feel like going to a restaurant so went to the food truck just down the road, "Riptides" and ate out on the lanai. So relaxing! Just around the corner were the most beautiful sunsets. Everything you need is right there! We brought our beach chairs onto the rocks to watch the sunset one night. Million dollar view! We used the cooler and there were even ice packs to keep our perishables fresh. A scale in the closet made packing for the airport very easy, too. Chris and Becky have thought of everything, even an iPad loaded with Hawaiian music which was so fun to have on with the background of the waves just outside! The location was awesome. A few days we traveled north and had a bit of rain, but Poipu was primarily sunny. We enjoyed many walks to Spouting Horn, closeby, and it never got old. Go at high tide! Amazing vacation, wonderful place, you will be glad you stayed here if you do. Mahalo, Chris and Becky!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed vaca
It was great I loved having every day visits with the turtles. I’m sorry about the light strip in the bathroom. I couldn’t find the switch until the next day and I couldn’t sleep and I think I had too much to drink and I must have darkness.😂
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kuhio Shores
Have stayed repeated at this facility for its location oceanfront and for the great snorkelling area immediately adjacent. Loved Chris’s unit on the ground floor with all the authentic Hawaiian features of beautiful native wood finishing and art. Beyond the craftsman wood features, the king bed was comfortable with nice linens, kitchen was well appointed and the bathroom had a large shower with lots of towels. We will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayla P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
This was such a a find! Chris is such an amazing host! He reached out ahead of time to suggest places we may need a reservation before we arrived, he gave us suggestions of places to see plus even how to buy local fruit. Such a clean, lovely place to stay in a wonderful location! We loved watching the sea turtles off our lanai!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
We had a fantastic stay here and highly recommend this place if you’re looking for something on the ocean. The view is incredible! The condo itself it also beautiful, the artwork and woodwork is really unique. It was more spacious than we expected based on the pictures. We were comfortable with 2 adults and 2 children. The kitchen is fully stocked, we had everything we needed to prepare meals. And the host was very helpful and responsive, with lots of great tips on local attractions, restaurants, etc… it was really hard to leave this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Love being able to look out and see and hear the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Ocean Condo
The property was well maintained, clean and beautifully decorated with a Hawaiian theme. The views were spectacular and exceeded our expectations. The property manager kept in touch, and provided detailed information about the condo, local restaurants and attractions. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation spot
The lanai offers a perfect vantage point to enjoy the sunrises in the mornings then throughout the day you’ll find the sea turtles feeding in the bay. The condo was neat, clean, and very comfortable to relax in, while the centralized location made it easy to explore different beaches - some within walking distance and others just minutes away. The owners were very responsive! Chris shared a wealth of information about the island before our trip and made sure all our questions were answered. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a gem
We had the best time here. We only had 3 days which is not enough to enjoy everything in the area. However, we managed to golf, snorkel, walk to Sheraton and Shops at Kukuiula, and eat at Beach House restaurant right next door. Best of all we enjoyed the turtle viewing off the lanai and the best sunsets steps away. The condo is equipped with anything you may need, from cookware to beach toys.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H., Hillsboro, OR United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, even better property owner
The property was perfect for our first stay ever in Kauai. The property manager went above and beyond with communicating with us and dealing with any issues that arose. He also gave us many helpful recommendations to improve our stay. We are incredibly grateful that we lucked out and got to rent this property, because of the property itself, and the property owner. If you have a chance to rent this property, do it, you will not be sorry.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This condo is in a great location near snorkeling and surfing. The patio faces East so great for watching the sunrise and sitting in the evening without direct sun. There are beach chairs, boogie boards, and a cooler that we used. The bed is comfortable and the AC works well if you feel like you need it. Just be aware that if you have others in your party that stay up later or get up early, there is frosted/etched glass between bedroom and hall/living room so you will get the light from the living space into the bedroom. The owner is very responsive and gives lots of information about the unit and area. It is roughly an hour to Waimea Canyon, 20 min to Lihue, 40 min to Kapaa and 1 to 1 1/2 hours to things along the north shore. Less than 10 min to Poipu. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Host in Poipu
Photos do the property justice but what cannot be quantified was how receptive the host Chris was. Every question was answered darn near immediately and I was given updates on what was happening on Kauai while I was there. Couldn't ask for better communication. Chris even worked with his cleaner after I left an airpod under the bed. I was able to pay his cleaner via Chris and my airpod got promptly mailed back to me. The property itself also can't be beat. Want to see turtles after taking one step out the back door? This place has you covered. We stopped going to the beaches as our back deck had a better view and was far more peaceful. When Chris warns you about the Poipu Parrots... heed the warning. Don't park under the trees or you'll be hosing off an unholy amount of parrot poop before you rental car paint gets destroyed. All in all I would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Loved being by the water and the communication with the host went above expectations
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna H., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect ocean front property
We loved the condo (all of the little things included were really helpful, like beach chairs and hiking sticks) and condo complex. Wonderful southern Kauai location, just minutes from unobstructed sunrise or sunset views, or juat stay on the property to watch either come up/go down over just a small sliver of island. Awesome sea turtle watching location. Surfing most evenings on the beach house side of the complext. I can't say enough good things about the property and its location.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We loved our stay at this condo. The owner was attentive and wonderful with giving us pointers on different locations to visit and great places to eat as well as Cecking in to make sure all was good. The bed was comfortable. We would definately stay here again! Love love love!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time in Kauai
Absolutely beautiful condo community. The worleys had everything we could possibly need and we were able to fully enjoy our stay without needing to make extra outtings for travel accessories. The condo is beautiful, a tour of Kauai culture in itself. We just loved sitting on the patio and watching the turtles in the waves and rocks. It is definitely one of our top 5 traveling experiences. Mahalo to Chris and family!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the location and the turtles!
Felt at home. Process was so easy. Tips from Chris on local eateries was great. We’d like to add the Cabana Bar and Grill at the Athletic Club. Excellent pot stickers, good burger and margaritas. Service staff were welcoming and attentive. We made some fabulous memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Kauai Getaway
First of all, the owner is super communicative and clearly wants to make sure that the people who rent the condo have everything they need. They were happy to answer any questions we had and give us suggestions on things to do and places to see. When we walked in, there was hawaiian music playing as the breeze filled the space with the island breeze we have come to love during our stay. The pictures can't even do the condo or the view justice... and the attention to detail and respect for hawaiian culture shines through. The sound of the oceans calming waves soothed us to sleep every night and we didn’t even have to turn on the AC while we were there due to the wonderful trade winds. We saw sea turtles right from the lanai, watched the sunset from the property, and enjoyed watching the sunrise almost daily. There is beautiful local art all around the condo, and it' centrally located so that we were able to go on countless adventures during our stay. We cannot recommend this unit enough, book it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023