Shells At Poipu, lovely home, short walk to beach

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7119.7 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

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Poipu, HI

Shipwreck Beach
‪15 min walk‬
Poipu Beach
‪15 min walk‬
Kiahuna Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Lihue, HI (LIH)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Just a short walk to the beach, this lovely home is also a short walk to the resort community's swimming pool and tennis courts. Your beautiful home-away-from-home welcomes you to relax and enjoy a wonderful visit to the "Garden Island" of Kauai.

Perfect for families and couples traveling together, this home's design includes a master suite located on the opposite side of the main living area from the other two bedrooms.

Visit our local farmer's markets for fresh ingredients to include in your island-inspired culinary creations. Or, walk or drive to a variety of nearby cafes and restaurants when you choose to dine out.

Experience your choice of many activities in this area including golf, botanical gardens, sailing, fishing, boat tours, helicopter tours, surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, horseback riding and hiking.

*** Cancellation Policy *** Cancellations require at least a 30 day written or email notice prior to your check-in date for a full refund of your deposit. Notice at least 14 days prior to check in will receive a 50% refund. If less than 14 day notice, the rent, excise tax and reservation processing fee are forfeited. ***

3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 7

Air Conditioned

No Smoking

TA-023-981-6704-01

Property manager

Kauai Vacation Rentals and Real Estate, Inc

Premier Host

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 280280170000, TA-023-981-6704-01, GE-023-981-6704-01

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Koloa

Located by the sea, 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Poipu, HI

What's nearby

Brennecke Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Shipwreck Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Poipu Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Lawai Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
Kiahuna Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Poipu Shopping Village - ‬6 min drive
‪Brennecke's Beach Center - ‬15 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Bubba Burgers - ‬8 min drive
‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Shells At Poipu, lovely home, short walk to beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Shells At Poipu, lovely home, short walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shells At Poipu, lovely home, short walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shells At Poipu, lovely home, short walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shells At Poipu, lovely home, short walk to beach located?

Located in Poipu, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Keoniloa Bay and Poipu Beach. Poipu Kai Tennis Center and Brennecke Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marius d.

6 Jan 2025

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

Hawaii dream trip

Location! Location! Location!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

26 Jan 2025

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

Fantastic

Super comfortable for my family of 5. It’s next door to the Grand Hyatt so convenient for a conference or to enjoy the pool area there as a guest. The beach is a short walk away with great sunsets and perfect waves for boogie boarding. We had such a fantastic time!

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

20 Oct 2024

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

Welcoming family home

Enjoyed the home, setting, location. Sparkling clean and well equipped. Excellent property management company!!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velma R.

13 Aug 2024

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

Paradise

Great property with everthing we would need, short walk to beach. Large enough to accommodate our family of 5 adults. Great memories.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

13 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful rental for family

The rental was a perfect fit for our family. Easy access to a pool, walking distance to perfect snorkeling beach where we saw a monk seal, turtles, a variety of fish and dolphins further out. The home was spacious, clean and well equipped for our family needs. We loved the little secluded patio and hope to return to the same house as a family tradition moving forward.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

29 Jan 2020

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

Stormy, but love the palm trees.

Very nice. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

15 Apr 2020

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

Escape

Thank you for your home during this traffic time in our nation. Kauai was a wonderful place to hide and your home was wonderful. The location is fabulous. Wish I could move

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

6 Apr 2024

Perfect house in poipu

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

26 Mar 2020

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

Fantastic place to stay, kid-friendly

We feel lucky to have found this place on VRBO as it made our stay quite enjoyable. We were visiting for a conference at Grand Hyatt but wanted to stay at a house given we have 3 little ones. This place is walking distance to Grand Hyatt - a leisurely (slow) 10min walk with toddlers. It is in a residential area, so the closest restaurants/coffee shops are at the Hyatt. The pathway that takes us to Grand Hyatt/beach is right behind the yard (no car traffic) and we see plenty of people taking a stroll throughout the day. Neighborhood is quiet, safe and the neighbors friendly. My 2yo daughter wandered off one day and made it two houses down before she was noticed by concerned pedestrians who stayed with her and notified me. Other restaurants/shops are a short 7min drive away. Many areas of interest are also close by. We drove to the Baby Beach and spent half a day there. We also got a resort pass for the Grand Hyatt (they have amazing pools) and spent a fun day. Grocery chains (Walmart, Safeway, Costco) are about 20-25min out, close to the airport. Inside the house, the appliances are great, AC works well, showers are nice. There is a good collection of books and board games. What I appreciated the most were the booster chairs that made our lives so much easier. Inside the garage were other things you wish you had but couldn't bring with you, like a red wagon to haul everything to the beach in, inflatable tube, folding chairs, etc. Plenty of towels/beach towels, clean sheets. Really appreciate the attention to detail and the amenities.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

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8/10 Good

Jessica L., Indianapolis

9 July 2022

Bright, Quiet and Relaxing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: House was bright with lots of windows. AC was a necessity for us and worked great. Location was awesome- we walked to Shipwreck beach for tide pools and short drive to Poipu Beach Park for swimming (walk was too far for the kids age 8 and 10- had tears the day we tried). Made use of the beach supplies in the garage (chairs, boogie boards mostly but there was a wagon, big coolers, umbrella was missing a pin). Pool and jacuzzi was down the path a ways and was good for an afternoon. The green belt path was really nice to walk in the mornings with banana trees and flowering plants. We did lots of cooking and baking- not much in terms of spices, staples, but that always varies on what people leave behind and what gets thrown away. Kitchen tools were in decent shape. Knives were sharp and pans were nice quality. Neighbors were so very sweet and let the kids feed lizards! House was super quiet!! No roosters, no loud talking, no loud parties. I wish the house was cleaner- it could definitely use a deep cleaning (wiping down drawer/sink handles/towel racks, removal of decor that catches dust) and refreshed bath towels. Bathrooms really need updating but did the job. Master bed was comfortable. Washer/dryer was put to use and worked well.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Niesje S.

18 Feb 2025

Sweet Rest

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10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

11 Jan 2023

Family Paradise in Poipu

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: We stayed ten days with our two teenagers and their grandparents and found our rental home to be perfect for a group of 6! The house was bright and breezy and in an optimal location on the Poipu Kai green belt, close to the Grand Hyatt and beach trails as well as within walking distance to Brennecke’s beach for sunset and beach time. We enjoyed the Poipu Kai pool as well. The unit was well stocked with chairs, beach toys, coolers and lots of games and books too! The only disappointment for us was that one of the bedrooms stated it had a queen bed however it was only a full and was too short for my husband’s comfort. It was a small room so I doubt a queen would have fit. Still we had an overall pleasant stay and would highly recommend and consider a return to this lovely little Poipu Shells home!

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Nov 2022

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

Poipu

Property was great but shower enclosures are pretty stained and need to be updated

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten K., Sacramento

11 Oct 2022

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

Amazing home in an amazing spot

We absolutely LOVED this home. It was spotless- I think the cleanest and most welcoming rental we have stayed in ever. The energy and feeling of the house is pure aloha- so warm and happy and gorgeous. It was very well stocked with toys, puzzles, games, tons of beach toys, snorkel masks, towels, and even sunscreen and a nice straw sun hat that I borrowed. We would love to stay here again. The view was incredible, we loved watching the birds and people walking by, the view of the mountains is fabulous and it’s a short walk to poipu and shipwreck beach- all along a lovely and safe path which our 3 year old loved. Thank you so much for keeping this home so nice and awesome. We would love to stay here again in the future. Aloha

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

12 Aug 2022

Paradise

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: Shells at Poipu was lovely. The house was in a nice neighborhood and it was clean and spacious. There was everything you need for your stay from kitchen appliances to loads of beach towels.We couldn't have asked for a better home away from home. The only drawback was that we couldn't find the shared pool. There was nothing in the house to tell us where to go. We took off looking for it one day and tried the key in 6 different pools before calling the office to locate the pool. We were given verbal instructions how to get there from a woman who didn't really know where the pool was located. Finally after over an hour of looking we found it. That could have easily have been avoided by having a map at the house.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

27 July 2022

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

Wonderful Week Stay at Shells of Poipu in July

Our family of 3 and our daughters best friend enjoyed a week long stay at Shells of Poipu. The property was roomy, clean, and having 2 bedrooms on one side of the house with the master bedroom on the other gave us all privacy. Huge windows made it lovely to look out at the green belt and all the beautiful plants and trees. We enjoyed meeting the neighbors in the evenings around sunset. My favorite part was the 1 minute walk to the Grand Hyatt where I watched every sunrise and moonrise. We were also treated on our last day to the beginning of the historic waves the island hadn"t seen since mid to late 90"s. Stunningly beautiful place to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

12 July 2022

Shells @ Poipu 6/18-6/25

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10/10 Excellent

Brandi M.

19 May 2022

Great vacation spot

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10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

19 May 2022

Mother / daughter vacation

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Helene J.

19 May 2022

Shells Poipu

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

8 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful, fun, & relaxing

Beautiful property. Quiet setting with 2 wonderful beaches within short walking distance. Clean, spacious, and comfortable property. Plenty of beach toys for variety of activities. Very hospitable management team.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Rob M.

14 Feb 2022

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

Location, Location, Location

The Shells at Poipu is a nice little house just a few minutes walk from the Hyatt and Shipwreck Beach. Outside the front door, you can still hear the waves crashing on the shore a few hundred yards away. The house is certainly adequate, but nothing lush. One room w/ a queen bed is very small, but the house worked well with our five adults. The air conditioning did it's job, as did everything else in the house. It came with ample beach stuff (chairs, umbrella, towels, etc.). Didn't use the pool, which looked nice, but was a five minute walk. We were extremely impressed with the management company as they were very understanding and helpful after someone in our party was injured in a biking accident and was laid up using crutches...much appreciated!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

27 Dec 2021

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

Lovely home

The grounds are absolutely beautiful! Great location. House was clean and appealing. The only thing I would suggest is to have luggage racks so the suit cases don't have to sit on the floor. Some minor updating is needed. Overall we would definitely stay there again. Property management was wonderful!!

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

7 Sept 2021

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

Amazing property close to all the beaches in Poipu

Very good property close to all the beaches in Poipu, walkable to Hyatt and hiking trails, Brennekes and Poipu beach and restaurants. On the walking trail to the Hyatt. Wonderful neighbors too! Will definitely come back here.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

21 Aug 2021

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

Great house in perfect location.

We had a great 5 night stay here. The house is very comfortable with central A/C and close to everything in Poipu. 15 minute walk to Poipu Beach and Brennache’s beach. brennache’s was great for boogie boarding g (plenty of boogie boards at this house). Poipu is great for children snd families. The house is just as advertised. The kitchen is well stocked. You will need ground coffee for the coffee maker. The only tiny thing is the hot water in the hall bathroom isn’t hot but it is fine in the master. Very quiet here and beautiful.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kauai Vacation Rentals and Real Estate, Inc

It all began with a vision. A desire to share the magical island of Kauai with the world. And, founder, Lucy Kawaihalau, has dedicated her life to that goal through Kauai Vacation Rentals. "In a vacation rental home or condo, you really feel like you're living here," reflects Lucy, "so bringing together home owners and guests to achieve the 'best fit' is only a part of our distinguished reputation. Our responsibilities are twofold. For our owners, we provide the best management and maintenance services so they can rest easy, knowing their homes are meticulously cared for, since they may be thousands of miles away from their investment. For our guests, we believe they should be treated like royalty." And, it is the respect for the guest that gained Kauai Vacation Rentals recognition throughout the world. A friendly team dedicated to serving the needs of guests, with attention to all the details, makes it all possible. "A vacation to Kauai is so meaningful," adds Lucy. "For some, it may be the trip of a lifetime. For others, it may be a yearly event. This is a splendid place to relax. Our guests are 'energized' when they go home. That's what we mean when we say, 'magical Kauai.' " This genuine business model embodies the Hawaiian word, 'Aloha,' and it has gained much recognition within the industry and business venues, including numerous awards. Many glowing articles have been written, from Kauai Business & Real Estate Magazine, Hawaii Business, and internationally distributed Travel & Leisure Magazine to famed Fortune Magazine. In fact, Lucy Kawaihalau was personally honored with coveted awards from the Small Business Administration and Kauai Chamber of Commerce for her successful business achievements. Lucy concludes, "I am deeply grateful for our recognition and awards. Yet, it is the phone call, with heartfelt and glowing remarks about a visit to Kauai from a satisfied guest that brings us great joy. Therein lies our greatest achievement."

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