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Kahele Kai - Ocean views, steps to Poipu's best beaches, A/C throughout!

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Kahele Kai large covered lanai - This charming home has whitewater and sunset views from the spacious lanai plus a BBQ grill, lovely furniture and furnishings, wall mounted A/C in living area & bedrooms, plus a portable in lower level family room & bedroom.
Enjoy exclusive access to Poipu Beach Athletic Club during your stay, featuring a pool, jacuzzi, and gym, all just a short five-minute drive from the unit.
Kahele Kai exterior view - Kahele Kai exterior view, plenty of off-street, private parking at this lovely vacation home.
Kahele Kai lving room with ocean view, vaulted ceilings - Kahele Kai, a three bedroom, three bath two story beach home close to Poipu Beach and Brennecke’s Beach.
Kahele Kai spacious kitchen - Kahele Kai has a well-stocked spacious kitchen with full refrigerator, glass cooktop and oven, microwave and dishwasher.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9217.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Poipu, HI
  • Poipu Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Shipwreck Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kiahuna Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Kahele Kai - Ocean views, steps to Poipu's best beaches, A/C throughout!

Kahele Kai, a three bedroom, three bath two story beach home close to Poipu Beach and Brennecke’s Beach. If you are looking for an outstanding vacation rental in Poipu Beach with newly installed, wall mounted Fujitsu A/C in both living areas and all bedrooms, Kahele Kai is an excellent choice.

This beautiful home boasts an expansive floor plan designed to provide you with the utmost comfort and convenience during your stay.

On the upper level, you'll discover a grand master bedroom suite complete with a king and twin bed and luxurious jacuzzi tub for your relaxation. Additionally, there's a second bedroom with a king bed and your own bathroom for added convenience. The ocean-view kitchen is fully equipped with a coffee maker, toaster, blender, and all the essentials needed to prepare delicious home-cooked meals right in the unit. The modern living and dining area provide a stylish and comfortable space to unwind, while the covered lanai offers a perfect setting for barbecuing and savoring breathtaking sunsets over the Pacific Ocean.

Descending to the entry level, you'll find a cozy family room with a plush couch, ideal for enjoying your favorite shows on the generously sized TV. A mini kitchen and another bathroom are available on this level, along with a third bedroom with two queen beds. In total, our vacation rental accommodates up to nine guests, making it perfect for families or groups.

From the central, upstairs living area and the spacious covered lanai, you'll be treated to enchanting white water ocean views and the gentle sway of tropical palm trees. Kahele Kai's location affords stunning vistas of both Brennecke's Beach and Poipu Beach. Brennecke’s Beach is a mere 75 yards away, offering some of the best bodyboarding opportunities on the island. Poipu Beach, just a short distance away, offers a diverse range of activities, from a baby beach and snorkeling to swimming in Waiohai Bay and renowned surf spots.

After a day of beachside adventures, you can easily stroll to nearby casual and fine dining establishments in the area, ensuring that every aspect of your Kauai getaway is both memorable and convenient.

This stunning two-story home boasts high ceilings, filling every room with natural light. Each window offers breathtaking views, whether it's the majestic ocean, lush groves of vibrant mangos and bananas, or the meticulously maintained hedges. There is a lava rock garden surrounding the outside shower and a garden of citrus and banana trees. Décor includes the surfboard the owner was using when he proposed to his wife at the beach over 30 years ago. Kahele Kai (translation "pathway to the ocean") is stocked with beach toys and a variety of baby gear including porta crib, baby gates and a baby seat that attaches to the dining chair.

This home is REALLY close to Poipu and Brennecke's Beach, both can be seen from the home, and both are ideal versatile beaches which include surf spots, a baby beach, snorkeling, boogie boarding, swimming at Waiohai Bay and sunning on the golden sand. There are lovely whitewater views of the ocean and tropical swaying palms visible from the central living area and large lanai and the sunsets are not to be missed.

Rates: From $625/Night plus 17.96% State GE/TAT/County Tax, $435 Outclean, $50 Deposit Protection, and $500 Refundable Security Deposit * n/a Airbnb Travelers, Reservation Processing Fee $50.

*Rates are based on Season and subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Reservations include Poipu Beach Athletic Club membership $25/Night. Access up to Poipu Beach Athletic Club is for up to 9 people.

24/7 on-Island Manager is Poipu365, or after-hours emergencies call.
TA-168-216-9856-01

Interpretive Administrative Zoning Rules and Regulations requires that we mention that this transient vacation rental in located in a tsunami evacuation zone.

License Number: 27-2212-465, TA-168-216-9856-01

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 500 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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
Property Registration Number GE-168-216-9856-01, TA-168-216-9856-01, 428019057003

About the area

Koloa

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa. While the natural beauty of Poipu Beach and Nawiliwili Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Nawiliwili Harbor. ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and CJM Country Stables are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Poipu, HI

What's nearby

  • Brennecke Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Poipu Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shipwreck Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kiahuna Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lawai Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poipu Shopping Village - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Center - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bubba Burgers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kahele Kai - Ocean views, steps to Poipu's best beaches, A/C throughout! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kahele Kai - Ocean views, steps to Poipu's best beaches, A/C throughout!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kahele Kai - Ocean views, steps to Poipu's best beaches, A/C throughout!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kahele Kai - Ocean views, steps to Poipu's best beaches, A/C throughout! located?

Located in Poipu, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Brennecke Beach and Poipu Beach. Poipu Kai Tennis Center and Keoniloa Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 187 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
It was a short walk to some very nice beaches. We slept 7 people in the house very comfortably and had everything we needed at the house. We appreciated the beach chairs and the kids loved the boogie boards. The view of the water was very limited. Everyone enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay
This was one of our first attempts at a family vacation home instead of a hotel. This house really worked well for our family of 8. It was clean, tidy, and just perfect for our needs. It’s a block away from the beach so it was quiet. But with a short walk we were staring at the ocean and some of the best beaches on the island. Thanks for sharing the house so we could create such awesome memories! Highly recommend because we could hang out and share stories at the end of the day in the family room and eat a bowl of cereal whenever I wanted…:)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Mariah B.

Beautiful home in the perfect location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is exactly what we needed. Ocean view from the large patio, and close enough to hear the crashing waves. The house is spacious and clean and had everything we needed. Poipu365 was very responsive to texts. The only caution which is out of the hands of the owner are the middle of the night and early morning crows of the many roosters which are everywhere on the island.

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Geeat location
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

elzabeth b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Very nice place!Short walk to beach. Plenty of room for 9.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great house!
Overall, the house was very clean and in a spectacular location right next to three different beaches. The layout of the house was great with a separate living room downstairs a very lovely spacious main floor with a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the beach. They were plenty of beach chairs and beach equipment provided. Our only concern was that the property manager said we could go at 9 am and it would be cleaned and the cleaners were still there at 2pm, so I would just stick with your check in time at 4. Also, we did have a power outage, and there was only one flashlight, not sure how often that happens. We would love to return. It is a fantastic home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Poipu Treasure
Our family stay was outstanding! We have been to Poipu as a couple many times renting condos. This time we brought the whole family and had a party of 10. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This house is in a great location allowing us to walk to the beach and not have to pack up vehicles for our beach days. The house was well stocked with everything a family may need for an extended stay. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home - 9 of us comfortable for 7 nights
The house had all the amenities and proximity that you’d have a great poipu vacation. brennekke and Poipu beaches were essentially our back yards and we’re able to easily get out and enjoy the sunset while the kids played at the beach and enjoyed a shave ice. We were three families, one with two kids, one with one child and then the grandparents. The house was big enough that we were all comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Group / family getaway
The house is spacious and close to the beach (easy walking distance even with toddlers). House comes with all the beach things you need (wagon, chairs, towels, sand toys, umbrellas). Access to Poipu. Each Club was a huge bonus. Communication with management was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home
We had the best time here. Roomy home, perfect lanai, close to Brenekkes beach. Perfect. Loved it. No complaints at all. I would go back again and again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
We are a nuclear family with ages ranging from 3 to 97 that saw this home and thought it would be the perfect place for us to vacation for our first time in Hawaii. It was absolutely amazing, so peaceful and beautiful, the furnishings were great, it was literally home away from home. The main level living was perfect for our Papa who is 97 and our Preteen young man who appreciates his time alone, but food close by. The upstairs was perfect as far as bedrooms go everything was wonderful. One of the things we miss the most is the deck, sitting out there and listening to the ocean and the birds, watching the sunset the amazing colors. Absolutely amazing paradise like place. Just around the corner to the beach, and the beach toys that are provided for use are wonderful. The air conditioning is awesome I thought that it really wouldn’t matter, but it is much more comfortable having air conditioning. The only frustration that we had, was that the main refrigerator and the ice machine did not work.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

mary O.

Great family home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki N., USA

Kahele Kai Rental House Review
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental house was perfect for our family vacation. We loved how close it was to the Poipu beach and enjoyed sitting out on the lanai every night.

10/10 Excellent

dan k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property and Location
Walking distance to all the Poipu beaches. Property in very good condition and had everything we needed. Property manager was very responsive, and took care of the one small issue we had very quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property very near beach
We had a wonderful stay at Kahele Kai. It was just as advertised with ocean views and short walkable distance to the beach. The property was spacious for our 7 extended family members. Everything was clean and in excellent condition. The kitchen was well outfitted including an extra small coffeemaker for our decaf person. One thing to be aware of is that the athletic club included with the rental while an excellent place is a good distance if walking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dolores G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kauai 2023
Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to the beach, clean property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, view, and home!
I cannot say enough good things about this property and its management. I scoured the internet to find a home that would be comfortable with a good layout, have a great location, affordable, and be decorated in an inviting way. This house has it all! My husband and I traveled with my parents who are in their upper 70s and our children who are 9, 11, and 14. It met all our needs. In fact, there is plenty of space for bigger families or even two families vacationing together. The boys shared a spacious bedroom in the lower level that also has a living space couch, mini kitchen, high top table, tv, bathroom, and couch. Very nicely decorated. Upstairs has an open layout with beautiful views of the ocean. We often ate outside on the lanai to enjoy the fabulous breeze, overhead fans, and great views. The kitchen has everything you need. All drawers and cabinets are stocked and super organized. The bedrooms upstairs are spacious and have great AC units (as does the basement bedroom and family area). They are relatively quiet and super efficient. There are chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, sand toys, and a big cooler. Fantastic for taking to the beach. It is close to the action (easily walkable) to Poipu Beach, Brennecke’s Beach and the Puka Dog restaurant. Delicious hot dogs with a variety of specialty relishes and sauces. The management team is great. They answered all of our questions and were so accommodating. I give this house and management a five star rating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Victor, NY

1st trip to Kauai
Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: We planned a last minute trip to Kauai and was lucky enough to find Kahele Kai available for our dates. The house is clean, comfortable, very well stocked and in an great location. All AC units in good working order. Thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor shower! The lower level was a bit musty (perhaps from the outdated carpet). Otherwise exceptional! Would definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house great location
We loved this beautiful house for our big family. Roomy, clean, well equipped kitchen and lovely lanai with a view of our favorite beach. 3 minute walk to the Brenneke beach and tide pools. Perfect week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

A view that keeps on giving!
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: This was our second time staying here. The second stay was a good as the first with one exception. One of the reasons that we stayed here was the air conditioning. The main room air worked fine but the bedrooms and lower room units did not work at all. I was notified on our second day there that a repair service would be coming out to fix the units (which meant that they had not worked properly for the previous renters). They came and worked on the units but could not get them working. I reported this but got no response. The rest of the unit was wonderful and just as I remembered. I would go back again in a heartbeat. A credit of some amount would be appreciated for the inconvenience of NO air conditioning when it was expected.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Eugenia T.

Great for family
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place for party of 7!Plenty of space and kitchen items were sufficient. Great sunset view from balcony and walking distance to Poipu Beach. We like that it is tucked away a bit so it's not in the hustle with beach traffic. We had minor inconvenience with one of the AC units and management responded promptly.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Perfect Family Ocean Home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: For the second year we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home so very close to the ocean. We have three different “family groups” and everyone had great space and sufficient privacy. The dining space was wonderful for our group and we used the lanai constantly.
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8/10 Good

David W.

Kauai rental home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property rental was in a great location, the rental agent responded to any phone calls we made, after we realized they were using our home phone number instead of our cell number. A couple of us have a scent allergy and there was perfume smell when we entered the house especially in the lower level and a bit of dampness smell in lower level, but opening the windows and turning up the air conditioner in lower level helped and we rewashed the sheets as they smelled of scented fabric softener. Overall the rental was wonderful with a bit of communication problems, as I had sent an email about our scent allergy. The house was equipped with everything we needed, beach towels, cooler, chairs, beach umbrellas, all dishes and kitchen items needed. The house has a wonderful layout, beautifully landscaped, near ocean and a great view from the balcony, loads of ceiling fans and we were able to keep the house cool without using the air conditioners on top floor. Good price value for us seven.

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kahele Kai - Fantastic Home and Location!
This home has it all! The location is a very short walk to incredible beaches that meet everyone's needs. The closest beach is excellent for boogie boarding, then one block further is a shallow inlet that is perfect for small children (not to mention up close sea turtles daily), and a few steps further is fantastic snorkeling. Great food, shave ice, and restrooms are all centrally located. The home itself offers 3 large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. It's an ideal setup for 3 couples/small families traveling together. The house is well stocked with essentials, boogie boards, towels, beach toys and chairs. Breakfasts and barbecues hanging out on the lanai are a special treat. Having access to the sports, gym, pool, and food/drinks at the Poipu Athletic Club is a great perk of this property! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adult family holiday
My husband and I took our adult children and a partner to Poipu and stayed at Kaheli Kai for 12 days. It was the first time in many years we were all together for the holiday and it was a PERFECT location and home for our trip. The house was spacious with lots of room to break into different groups. The view from the deck was spectacular. The walkability to the beach for swimming and surfing and some local shops was so convenient. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook at home. We had one problem (broken TV from power surge) that was addressed immediately with a new TV in less than 24 hours so we could have a fun movie night. Thank you for a perfect holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

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