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Reviews of Recently upgraded - 2-Bedroom/2.5 Baths with Panoramic Views!

Recently upgraded - 2-Bedroom/2.5 Baths with Panoramic Views!
Koloa, HI

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful!
Property was very clean, spacious, and has a great layout. The remodeled bathrooms and kitchen were very nice - sometimes a rental sometimes feels “cheap”, this was very much the opposite. My family loved using the amenities such as boogie boards, snorkeling gear and beach chairs. Great views, my wife and I loved just staring at the ocean from the balcony. Would absolutely go back to this property if we revisited Kauai! Cheers!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Mahalo Ryan for sharing you and your family's experience with us! We're glad you were all able to enjoy the boogie boards, snorkeling gear, and beach chairs during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Kauai! A Hui Hou Kakou (until we meet again)!

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had an amazing vacation. This property has a view of the ocean, is in walking distance to the beach, and has a great walking trail nearby. This home had everything you might need for the kitchen, beach equipment, and comfortable furniture. We would love to come again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2024
Mahalo Ruth for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that you were able to enjoy all the nature around the area and found the place comfortable for your stay. We hope we are able to welcome you again sometime! A Hui Hou Kakou (until we meet again)!

10/10 Excellent

william M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding views of ocean and whales
The amenities and location of this property made our visit to Kauai a 10 out of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2024
Mahalo William for sharing your experience! I'm glad to hear the amenities and location added to you overall vacation :) We are certainly looking forward to your return. A Hui Hou Kakou (until we meet again)!

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G., Alameda, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location, Great Condo
Perfect location for us, loved the layout with the bedrooms downstairs. Well supplied with all new linens and kitchen supplies. Listing was very accurate
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2024
Mahalo Carrie for sharing your experience. So glad you enjoyed your stay and found the place to your liking. We are certainly looking forward to your return. A Hui Hou Kakou (until we meet again)!

10/10 Excellent

Nicol J., El Cerrito

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Our family had a wonderful stay at this place! Check-in and check-out was very straightforward and the property management team were quick to respond to our queries. The view from the balcony was beautiful (just as you see in the pictures) and it was the perfect location/accommodation for our family of four. Our kids appreciated all the beach amenities they provided. The weather was cool enough that we didn't need the AC in either of the rooms, and this place only added to the overall fantastic time we had in Kauai. If we ever come back, we'll likely look to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2024
Mahalo nui loa for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear your family enjoyed the balcony view and that our beach amenities made a difference. :) We appreciate you choosing us for your stay in Kauai, and we'd love to welcome you back for more adventures in the future. A Hui Hou Kakou (until we meet again)!

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic View and Great Condominium
The view of the ocean, the pool and property from the lanai are absolutely gorgeous. Property is fully stocked with soaps, detergents, paper goods, beach supplies, utensils, dishes, cookware, coffee, filters, spices, etc... Note that from the parking lot, to get into the condo, there are two sets of stairs (one down and then a second up - in case you have mobility issues). Close parking was always easy to find. Centrally located to restaurants and beaches. The complex was relatively quiet during our stay. Pool and hot tub were a nice size and never very busy. Grounds are very well kept. We appreciated the unit being located at the end of the building, so nobody ever walked by the screened door that we kept open for airflow on the main level. Air conditioning units in the upstairs bedrooms were greatly appreciated. Without them, it would have been pretty warm upstairs. Communications from the owner were timely and informative. We did not have any problems or need to contact anyone during our visit. Our family of four was greeted with a very nice welcome basket of items and note upon arrival. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us, Evelyn! We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2024
Mahalo David for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the ocean view and the peaceful surroundings during your stay. We're grateful for your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your family back again soon. A Hui Hou Kakou (until we meet again)!

10/10 Excellent

Beth N., Tabor, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views & great space
The views were outstanding from everywhere in the unit. Nice modern updates with all the amenities & accessories needed for vacation. Good easy access to beaches, restaurants & shopping. Nice quiet area. I would highly recommend & would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2024
Mahalo Beth for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the views and location. We appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to host you again soon. A Hui Hou Kakou!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great location and property. Be advised you can use the shower but not bathtub. Owners provide lots of beach toys, chairs, and boogie boards, which was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2024
Mahalo Jeff for sharing your experience. So glad you enjoyed the location and property. We are certainly looking forward to your return. A Hui Hou Kakou (until we meet again)!

10/10 Excellent

Maria S., Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond Words
This was our first trip to Hawaii so we didn’t know what to expect. We opened the front door of this property and saw straight through to the magnificent ocean view from the lanai. We sat looking at that view every sunrise and every sunset. The location in Poi’pu is perfect, close to great restaurants and shops. Everything was clean and well organized when we arrived. We really appreciated the binder of information about restaurants, grocery shopping, farmers markets and other helpful stuff. Evelyn was very helpful and super responsive. We can’t wait to be back in Kaua’i! 🌴🌺🌞🍍
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
Mahalo Maria for sharing your stay. We are so glad that you thoroughly enjoyed the views, the amenities, and the overall experience. Looking forward to having you back again soon. A Hou Hou Kakou (Until we Meet Again)!

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View
We enjoyed our stay. Our host is a great communicator and went all out to accommodate us.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2023
Mahalo Keith for sharing your great experience. You and the family had been patient with us, and we truly appreciate you. It was our pleasure having you and we look forward to your next visit. A Hui Hou Kakou (until we meet again)!

8/10 Good

WILLIAM D., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families with kids
Great Stay, would stay here again. The unit was very clean and comfortable, and Evelyn was very responsive to any questions we had. Excellent location between several great beaches. I made the mistake of assuming "Air Conditioning" meant Central A/C as I am used to. I was disappointed it was only portable air conditioner units with window vents in the upstairs bedrooms, which are loud to sleep with, but that's on me for not clarifying further. There was no A/C in the downstairs living area, just a fan, so when you came home from a day out it was very warm downstairs and opening the patio and front doors never really cooled it down. The upstairs carpet and baths could use a refresh, but was otherwise comfortable as long as the a/c unit was on. None of these are dealbreakers--we'd stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
Mahalo William for sharing your experience. The AC settings can be changed to a quiet mode. Will certainly have maintenance check on it. We are so glad that your overall stay was enjoyable. Looking forward to having you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property for Families
Evelyn was very communicative from months to days before the reservation. The property was well maintained, and all important things to know for check in/check out and settling in were written out in detail. Will look up this property again if I get another chance to visit Kauai.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Mahalo Theo for sharing your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure having you and your family and looking forward to seeing you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Kedar K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay for family of 4
I highly recommend this place. Clean and close to Poipu beach. Host was fantastic and made sure all our request before the arrival were taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Mahalo Kedar for taking the time sharing your experience. So glad you and the family had a great time and found the condo suitable for your needs. We certainly look forward to having you back again soon.

8/10 Good

Tandem B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, older property
Everything was great except the unit below was smoking cigarettes and marijuana even though it was a nonsmoking facility!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Mahalo Tandem for taking the time sharing your experience. It is unfortunate that the tenant below did not adhere to the house rules. We are pleased to say that tenants are finally moving out. Mahalo once again for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Monica A., Oak View, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Ocean View
We loved our Stay! Perfect Location in Poipu for my family. We enjoyed watching the ocean from the living room and bedroom. Sea Turtles swimming right outside the property. Poipu Beach in walking distance. The condo was clean and quiet and we were welcomed with a 100% aloha spirit! Fully equipped with everything you need to go to the beach. I would love to stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Mahalo Monica for taking the time sharing your wonderful experience. So glad that you and the family thoroughly enjoyed your stay and felt the aloha spirit. We are pleased to know that you found everything suitable for your needs. We are looking forward to having you back again soon. A Hui Hou Kakou!

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Poipu visit
Our family had a great time at the Poipu property! The facility was great, close location to area beaches and an amazing clean and refreshing pool. Accommodations were comfortable and felt right at home. Only suggestion would be to add a cutting board in the kitchen (apologies if we missed!) but it was very well stocked and clean. We left a cooler for other families to use - we needed it for lunches & drinks on the beach. And thank you for all the swimming/beach equipment. Great stay, recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Mahalo Tara for taking the time sharing your experience. So glad you enjoyed your stay. The condo is equipped with cutting boards. Will make sure housekeeping will place them in an accessible area in the kitchen. Thank you for leaving the cooler, we appreciate it. Looking forward to having you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Manuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Perfectly located in Popui with a beatiful ocean view. Mid-way walking distance to both Poipu beach and Shipwreck beach. Direct access to the sandstone trail. The first floor is renovated…but the second floor (2 bedrooms) is not. The carpet is really old and it gets really stuffy and hot. Both rooms have AC units but they are very loud and impossible to sleep with. There are ceiling fans but the windows cannot be opened making nights a little uncomfortable. A change of upstairs carpet, central AC and fixing the windows would really transform this condo into a real gem and luxurious perfectly located condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Mahalo Manuel for sharing your experience. We truly appreciate your honest opinion and will certainly share this valuable feedback to the owners. Looking forward to having you back again someday.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit
Overall great views and clean home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Aloha Amanda, Mahalo nui loa for staying with us & sharing your experience! We do hope that you will all return to visit with us, again! Take good care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family condo
The condo was very spacious and great for our family of 5. The views were beautiful and it was just a short walk to the beach and close to other activities. Everything was clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Aloha Jessica, Mahalo nui loa for staying with us and sharing your wonderful experience. It was such a pleasure to be your Host in Kauai and we thank you for being such great guests. We are so happy to hear that you all enjoyed your stay. We do hope that you will all return to stay with us, again. Take care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome view
Clean place with a great view. Well stocked kitchen. Nice extras for beach days. Very short drive to the restaurants and shops. Beautiful walk to see sunrise (access one driveway over to lighthouse trail) and sunset (gate on west side of property). Smoke smell upstairs in the evening was present for us too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2023
Aloha Stephanie, Mahalo nui loa for staying with us and sharing your experience. It was such a pleasure to Host you all. We do apologize for the smoking issue as there are designated smoking sections on the property. We will be forwarding this information to the Property Management. We do hope that you will return to stay with us again. Please take care & stay always safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
This is a great place. Wonderfully views. Very clean. The pool is nice. Great beach nearby. Loved spending time on the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Aloha Melissa, Mahalo nui loa for staying with us and sharing your wonderful experience. It was such a pleasure to be your Host and we thank you for being such great guests. We are so happy that you loved this property as much as we do. The views are indeed simply amazing & unsurpassed. We do hope that you will return to stay with us, again! Please take care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Cary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
Wonderful stay! We especially loved the view from the balcony! The welcome basket was also an extra special touch. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Aloha Cary, Mahalo nui loa for choosing us as your vacation destination and staying with us! It was a pleasure to be your Host & we are happy that you had a wonderful stay! Thank you for being such great guests and we look forward to your return to Kauai! Take care & A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views.
Convenient location and beautiful views. The house provides beach towels and chairs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Mahalo for staying with us and sharing your wonderful experience! We hope that you will come back to stay with us, again! Take care & be safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Cori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Easy walk to the beach! Beautiful Views from balcony and property! Nice pool-not busy. Overall we loved our stay at the house. The only downside that is out of control of the owners is a lower neighbor or guest of the property who smoked in the mornings and later afternoon. The smell would creep into upstairs bedrooms, especially in early morning. Not a great way to wake up, but again that’s not the owners fault, but something people should be aware of in case it’s a tigger.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2023
Aloha Cori, Mahalo nui loa for staying with us and sharing your experience! We are so sorry about to hear about the guest/tenant smoking in the unit below. We don't have any information as that unit is not in our rental program. However, there are designated smoking areas on property, and all guests are supposed to smoke in those assigned areas. We will send your comments to the Property Management. We do hope that you will return to visit with us in the future. Take care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Kailua Kona

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Everything was great for all of us. Having on-suites in both bedrooms made getting ready in the mornings a time saver. Overall a perfect place for 2 families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2023
Aloha Jeffrey, Mahalo for staying with us and for sharing your wonderful experience! We are so happy that you all had a great time & we thank you for being awesome guests! We certainly hope that you will all come back to visit with us in the future! Take good care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Tori E., Cupertino, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view!
My husband, adult daughter and her 3 month old stayed for five nights in this beautiful condo. With the baby and my husband working (great WiFi) we spent more time in the condo than a normal vacation so we were happy with how comfortable it was. And the view was amazing. We cooked most meals in the well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Communication with the host was informative and plentiful. Yes there are stairs but they were not as bad as I feared (short flights, well marked and safe, good handrails). We walked to Shipwreck Beach but drove everywhere else, although without the baby we could have walked to Brennecke’s and Poipu Beach. Although we did not see whales, we did see sea turtles on Poipu Beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2023
Aloha Tori, Mahalo nui loa for staying with us and sharing your wonderful experience with us! We thank you for being such great guests! We definitely hope that you will come back to stay with us, again! It was such a pleasure to be your Host! Take good care & stay always safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location for a Perfect Getaway
The room was very spacious and clean. The kitchen had updated appliances and was stocked with all the essentials. 1 boogie board, a couple kickboards, snorkel gear, two beach chairs, and tennis rackets were there for your use. 5-10 min walk to Poipu Beach, or 10-15 min walk to Shipwreck beach. We received lots of communications from the management company before and during our stay to ensure everything was great. Our experience was great here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2023
Aloha David, Mahalo nui loa for staying with us and sharing your experience! It was indeed such a pleasure for us to Host you & your family! We thank you for being such wonderful guests and we certainly hope to see you return to stay with us, again! Please take good care & stay always safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Kendalle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed!
The condo was perfect. Clean, comfortable, and close to great beaches and food! We saw so many whales and turtles from the balcony! Check in and check out was fast and simple with great communication from the property manager from the moment we booked it to when we were checking out. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2023
Aloha Kendalle, Mahalo nui loa for staying with us! We are so happy to hear that you all had a wonderful time! It was such a pleasure to be of service & assistance to you! We do hope that you will return to stay with us, again! Please take care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

David s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lanai
We spent three nights here. The lanai was our favorite as we saw many whales frolicking in the ocean. Everything was just as represented. A couple of minor maintenance problems that will likely be resolved before the next guests. Great location and lovely setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2023
Aloha David, Mahalo nui loa for choosing us as your vacation destination! It was a pleasure to have you all stay with us & we are happy to hear that you all had a wonderful time! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Any maintenance issues will indeed be taken care of. We certainly hope that you will return to stay with us, again! Take care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to start the adventure
Great views from the balcony to monitor whales spouting and on the check out day, they were breaching. Enjoyed seeing the turtles at Poipu Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2023
Aloha Randy, Mahalo for choosing us to be your Host & for staying with us! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation & had the opportunity to see the Whales from the unit's lanai. We do hope that you will return to visit with us, again! Take care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Steve G., Independence, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View- Great Location
We really enjoyed your condo in Poipu. This it the perfect location. Thank You!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2023
Aloha Steve, Mahalo nui loa for staying with us & for sharing your experience! It was a pleasure to be your Host! We certainly hope that you will return to stay with us again! Take care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swaying palms
This condo had everything we needed to enjoy our stay in Kauai, even though it was very easy simply to settle in on the lanai and gaze at the swaying palms over the sea. You do really need a car, which is easily parked right outside, but there are also easy walks right out your front door. It was a pity that there was some structural issues with the lanai so orange snow fencing across the front of it. This was more an aesthetic issue that did not prevent us from using it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2023
Aloha Andrea, Mahalo nui loa for staying with us & for sharing your experience! We thank you for being such wonderful guests and certainly hope that you will all return to stay with us, again! Take good care & stay always safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Kipp C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay.
This was our second stay at The Makahuena, and this condo is our favorite of all the places we have stayed in Kauai. The Makahuena is very well located, easy walking distance to beaches both east and west. The property is beautiful, with a well maintained pool, hot tub and surrounding garden, as well as a wonderful view of the ocean and sunsets. The unit itself was very clean, nicely furnished, with a well equipped kitchen and loads of beach toys. The main floor, including the kitchen, appears to have been upgraded recently. This condo and The Makahuena property are a great place to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2023
Aloha Kipp! Mahalo nui loa for sharing your wonderful experience! It was indeed such a pleasure to have you both stay with us, again! We most definitely look forward to your next visit! Please take good care of yourselves & stay always safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great spot in southern Kauai, saw whales from our deck, easy walk to the beach, great communication from the owners as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2022
Aloha John! Thank you for sharing your experience! We also thank you for staying with us & being such wonderful guests! We hope that you will return to visit with us, again! Till then, take care & be safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, would return!
Really lovely property. Views from the primary bedroom and living room were amazing! We spent a lot of time just watching the ocean. Short drive to multiple beaches. The condo was clean and big and had a fully stocked kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Mahalo for staying with & sharing your wonderful experience! We hope that you will return to Kauai & stay with us, again! Take care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Linnea A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
We’ve stayed at many different places in Kauai and this condo is very clean, and more private than I thought. It’s a corner unit and no one can look into your living room . We thoroughly enjoyed our family time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2022
Aloha Linnea! Mahalo nui loa for staying with us & sharing your experience with such kind words! We are so happy that you all had a wonderful time here! It was such a pleasure to be your Host & we hope that you will return to stay with us again! Take care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Heloisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with gorgeous views!
Very well equipped kitchen, updated furniture specially downstairs, full size washer and dryer, VERY nice welcome basket with goodies and a pineapple, comfy beds, pillows and towels., A/C in bedrooms, beach chairs, etc. Location is great, close to nice beaches and restaurants. Wi-fi was good too so my boys could do school work and zoom classes without a problem. Having breakfast on the lanai with that beautiful view every morning was breathtaking and relaxing. Novella was really nice, always trying to accommodate our needs whenever possible and replying right away. Public areas and outside of condos need some renovation but inside our condo was great. Just be advised of all the steps to get to the condo and then some more steps up to the bedrooms and 2 full baths. Downstairs of the condo there's a 1/2 bath. I didn't realized the number of steps before I booked and my 77 year old mother had a little trouble going up and down all those steps all the time. Overall it's a great property, very comfortable, beautiful views and we had all we needed in the kitchen! Thank you for everything Novella, we miss Kauai already, can't wait to go back :o))
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2022
Aloha Heloisa, Mahalo nui loa for sharing your experience & your very kind & thoughtful words! Thank you for being such wonderful guests! It was entirely our pleasure to assist you wherever & whenever we could to help make you & your family's stay more enjoyable. We are so happy that you all enjoyed the goodies, views & accommodations while staying in the unit despite the stairs. We certainly look forward to another visit with us in the future. For now, please take good care of yourselves & stay always safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location with beautiful sunsets
Easy checkin. A gift basket was waiting for us. Walk to Poipu Beach where turtles and monk seals rest on the beach. Have a sunset cocktail on the cliffs at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2022
Mahalo nui loa for staying with us & sharing your experience! We are so happy that you had enjoyed the welcome basket & had a wonderful time! We look forward to your return, someday! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The view from the back porch is beautiful. Downstairs is newly remodeled but the upstairs could use some updating. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2022
Aloha Nicole, Mahalo for staying with & sharing your experience. We are happy to hear that you all enjoyed your stay. We will forward your suggestion about the upstairs to the Owners. We hope that you all will return to visit with us, again. Take care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Eddie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful communication. Beautiful Week.
The accommodations were fantastic, beatuful view of the ocean. The grounds were very well manicured. All communication was responded to very quickly... Thank you for being a part of our 40th Anniversary.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Aloha Eddie! Mahalo nui loa for choosing us to be your Host & to be part of your very special Anniversary celebration! It was such a pleasure to be of assistance to you! Thank you for being such wonderful guests & for sharing your experience! We do hope that you will return to stay with us, again! Please take good care & stay always safe! A Hui Hou!

8/10 Good

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely view
Comfortable well supplied condo with beautiful ocean views. Very responsive communications with property manager. Recommend slip restistant mat for tub in master as no hold bars. Dissappointed unit washer wasn't working, but Evelyn made arrangements to use washer in unit on same level. Unavoidable delay in delivery of new washer. The basket of snacks,candy and fresh pineapple was appreciated. Believe the reviews about numerous steps...not for the mobility -challanged but worth the view. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2022
Aloha Jane, Mahalo nui loa for staying with us. It was a pleasure to be your Host and we thank you so much for being such wonderful guests. We are so glad that we could be of assistance to you. We do appreciate you for your patience & understanding about the washer. I forwarded your suggestion on the mat to Evelyn. We do hope that you will return to stay with us again in the future. Please take care & always stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Poipu Paradise
We highly recommend this condo. It was clean, comfortable, and quiet. We loved that we could see the sunrise and sunset from the property. Our favorite thing was sitting on the lanai and listening to the waves crashing. On the downside the washing machine didn’t work and the hot tub was closed during our stay. Be aware that there are a lot of stairs. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
Aloha Rebecca, Mahalo nui loa for staying with us and sharing your experience! We really appreciated your patience & understanding with the washer & hot tub. We were notified towards the end of September that the hot tub is working. Appliance deliveries on our small Island does take a bit of time. However, the new washer is due to be installed this week. We do thank you for being such wonderful guests & definitely look forward to your return in the future. Please take care & stay always safe! A Hui Hou!

8/10 Good

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Evelyn was great helping with a few problems
Great property, however washing machine broken, needs A/C down stairs
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2022
Mahalo Dennis for sharing your experience. It is unfortunate that this little Island only have one store that usually have washer in stock but are all out. We appreciate your patience while waiting for the new order coming in. It's been really hot and humid lately. We are hopeful that the trade winds return soon.

10/10 Excellent

Lora H., Elk, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and quiet.
We really enjoyed our stay. The condo was just as described, the view was beautiful and Novella was so sweet! She even took my sister to the grocery store when she first arrived (she got there several hours before us). That's going above and beyond for your guests! The only thing that I would change is to add an air conditioner to the living room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
Aloha Lora, Mahalo Nui Loa for staying with us and sharing your experience! It was entirely my pleasure to be of assistance! Usually there is a really nice cross breeze when the front door & the lanai doors are open. We will forward your suggestion to the Owners on getting an A/C for the living room. Thank you for being such wonderful guests & we hope that you will return to visit with us, again! Please take good care & stay always safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Paul D., Bothell, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent spot!
We had a great time staying at Makahuena from booking to check in to departure it all went extremely well. It was a beautiful unit with amazing views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2022
Aloha Paul, Mahalo for sharing your experience and your kind words! It was such a pleasure to be your Host & to have you all stay here with us. Thank you for being such great guests! We hope to see you return to visit with us, again! Take care & be safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
August Vacation w/a friend
Nice place. Too many stairs when suffering with bad knees. Excellent view. Beds too soft other than that a nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Aloha Barbara, Mahalo for staying with us & for sharing your experience! Thank you for being such great guests. We are so sorry for your difficulty with the stairs. We do hope that you will return to stay with us in the future. We do manage units located on the first floor. These units are Oceanfront & have the most amazing views. For now, please take good care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Long Awaited Return
We have rented this unit for 10 years. Until the pandemic, Kauai has been our yearly destination to vacation and visit family. This was our first trip back since 2019 and it was wonderful. The kitchen has been renovated which makes it a more enjoyable place to cook and the view is just as spectacular as we remembered. The only disappointment was the spa not working. We look forward to returning next summer!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ranjeet R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Views
The unit is great, you have ocean view and may even see dolphins and turtles swimming from your balcony. The grounds are nice, as is the pool. Hot tub was out of service while we were there. Quite a few condos are being repaired, so there was a constant noise factor, and luckily we wern't around during the day. The welcome basket is nice, and the pineapple was rotten. No worries, one text to house manager and we had a fresh pineapple within a short while. Both rooms have AC, and it gets loud. The condo does get hot, and there is no AC in the main living room. Washer and Dryer in the unit, and there are sand toys, chairs, mats, boards and snorkeling gear for you to use. This unit is defiantley not a short walking distance to the beach, altough we did not have any issues finding parking. Split your time between Poipu and Princeville, as getting to North shore from here is quite a task (1.5 hours). As for the unit, yes we will stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Aloha Ranjeet, Mahalo Nui Loa for staying with us & sharing your experience! Again, we do apologize for the pineapple & were happy to replace it. As the saying goes, you can't judge a book by its cover. :) We do thank you for being such great guests & we certainly look forward to your return in the near future. Please take good care & stay safe! A Hui Hou!

10/10 Excellent

Jess K., Loveland, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent View; Excess Stairs
My family of 5 stayed at this property for 9 nights. Overall the property is lovely! The view is fantastic and the crashing waves are peaceful! The lower level is well updated and fit all 5 of us well. The upper level is slightly outdated but was completely fine. There was plenty of items in the kitchen and they have a nice stash of beach items in the laundry room for your use. Novella was very helpful and kind. A few things to know about this unit; So many stairs !! Like an M. C. ESHER painting level of stairs. We managed this but would be hard for some people. Taking the luggage up is FUN !! :-| Hot Water; minimal hot water available in master shower. Since we got sun burnt , we basically took cool showers all week so wasn’t an issue. Construction; there were emergency repairs needed to part of the building we were in, which made access to the unit difficult. The workers were not pleased we were there. But we managed this as best we could with Novella. Overall we will be back! It’s Hawaii and the ocean… how could we not ?!! :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Aloha Jess, Mahalo Nui Loa for sharing your experience & your kind words! Again, we thank you so much for your understanding & patience while Maintenance did their repairs. It was such a pleasure to Host you & your Ohana & I'm so glad that I could be of assistance. We certainly hope that you will return to visit with us, again! Please take good care & stay always safe! A Hui Hou!

8/10 Good

Lori K., Fayetteville, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean place and area, great views
This was an older property but great quiet area, great views, clean condo with newer kitchen, comfortable beds with a/c in bedrooms, and was a perfect affordable option for my family. It was in close proximity to beaches, shopping, and dining . We prefer spacious two bedroom condos vs overpriced small hotel rooms with the whole family in one room with two queen beds. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2022
Aloha Lori, Mahalo Nui Loa for sharing your wonderful experience & your very kind words. It was such a pleasure to be your Host & we thank you for being such great guests. We hope that you will return to stay with us, again. Take good care & stay always safe! A Hui Hou!