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

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Watch the turtles from the lanai
Property grounds
Looking from inside out the Lanai
106 is the 3rd Lanai from the Left.  New lanai furniture/lounges.
Turtle in Ho'ai bay

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Poipu, HI
  • Lawai Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Baby Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Poipu Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No childproofing
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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
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Koloa

Located on the beach, this condo is in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa. Nawiliwili Harbor and Kukuiula Boat Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Shops at Kukuiula and Poipu Shopping Village. Allerton Garden and ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Poipu, HI

What's nearby

  • Lawai Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Baby Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Poipu Shopping Village - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kiahuna Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Poipu Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poipu Shopping Village - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bubba Burgers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬4 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!!!?

Checkout 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 steps from Prince Kuhio Park and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Poipu Beach. Lawai Beach and Baby Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 155 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Wonderful condo

This was a great place to stay. Loved, loved the location. Condo had everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcie M.

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

Kuhio shores

The property was fantastic. The location was great and close to everything that we wanted to do. Chris, the property owner was very easy to communicate with and had everything set up nicely in a booklet.Will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Amazing Condo & Location

We fell in love with this condo. It was perfect for our vacation. So clean, comfortable and fun, and what an amazing location. Chris clearly puts so much into making this condo a perfect place to stay while on your vacation. Very highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nico V.

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

Watch whales and turtles from the lanai

This is a great condo in a great location. Definitely did not want to go home at the end of the stay. Magical to sit on the lanai sip coffee watching the sunrise while turtles and whales danced in the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great water view

Freshly painted and easy access this property was a nice spot to relax. Beach House restaurant is right next door. walking path. House was well equipped with beach chairs, boogie boards, towels and a cooler. Manager was helpful and easy to talk to. checked in with us to be sure we had everything we needed. great packet for recs around the area. would stay here again. nice hawaiian art as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josette W.

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

A must stay

The view was fabulous! The condo was extremely clean. The host was very informative. Parking was no issue. Sunset was steps away. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GKB

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

Love Kuhio Shore Nov./24

The condo has everything you will need. Everything. Great location, to beaches , South Kauai sites. Loved my coffee on morning lanai. Shower has great pressure ( and loved the “ jet water pressure for the toilet” . ) Recommend it 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

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

Great condo

Very nice condo, clean, nicely decorated. Host was great--provided good communication and a lot of good info about the condo and the island. Great experience. 5-star rating on everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Beautiful location

Great price for an amazing location, great walking distance to a lot of activities, good biking, surfing, and snorkeling. Baby beach is a short walk away great for young kids. Thank you for the amazing condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

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

I love this place!

If you are looking for a lovely place to stay with sunrise and sunset with no commercial things around.. this is the place for you. Walking distance to fruit and shaved ice also. Sea turtles and sea lions every day. Surf-boarders all the time. Relaxing and friendly condo and ground workers. The lawn was beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Terrie A.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quirky

The location is nice, right on Prince Kuhio beach and a few steps from Lawaii beach, where we saw sea turtles and a resting monk seal. The snorkeling is excellent. The view from the condo looks equally at the beach and the traffic on Lawaii road. The condo is in need of a deep cleaning and some repairs. Many things didn’t quite work right, whether it be the sensor on the coffee pot, the dull knives, the shutter track, the torn chaise lounge chair, the brittle blender lid that crumbles when you pick it up, or the temperamental airco. This being said, the owner’s Aloha is very evident whether it be in the lovely Hawaiian art displayed throughout the condo, the detailed instructions and recommendations provided, or in the communication and support we received during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva K.

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

Kauai vacation to remember

We really enjoyed staying at the Worley’s place. The waterfront location walking distance to several beaches was unbeatable. The lanai starts to get shady in the late morning allowing for peaceful, relaxing times watching the giant green turtles frolicking in the surf. The condo is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The kitchen is perfectly functional and equipped for preparing simple meals. Our hosts were quickly responsive, and provided great recommendations for beaches, food and live music on the island. Will definitely consider staying here again when we return to Kauai.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantal L.

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

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

Gary A.

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

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

Irene S.

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

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

Margie S.

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

Great Location

Love being able to look out and see and hear the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Amazing!!! Incredible unit, incredible view

Holy smokes! I don't know where to begin. What a gorgeous unit and the view was beyond impeccable. We were literally right on the water. We are so appreciative of the time that Chris put in to ensure that we knew where everything was, how everything worked and how to get whatever we needed. The attention to detail was superior! After a long travel day, we had to call to open the front door but it was user error. Chris graciously was walked me through it. We just loved it. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Great stay in a stunning location!

We had a wonderful time during our 7 night stay. The views were awesome and we really enjoyed the lanai to watch sunrises, turtles and surfers, and listen to the ocean. The condo was as described, clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated with lots of koa wood and island accents. We appreciated having all the amenities we needed working well and readily available including beach chairs and cooler. The heads up on not parking under trees overnight was very helpful and we were able to avoid bird droppings. We also want to acknowledge Chris and Becky who were great hosts. They provided a lot of helpful information we used during our visit and also checked in periodically to insure we were all set. Finally, we need to mention Robert, the maintenance man, who helped with our parking permit and was a genuinely nice man. Thank you again for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will F.

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

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

Jocie v x M.

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

Unbelievable Majestic property

Hard to summarize in a few words-The property owner is very detailed oriented with instructions/places to go to etc-NO detail was left unanswered! BUT their place was way beyond our expectations! Haha The kitchen is better stocked than mine at home-The location is perfect-seeing the sunrise outside our lanai and also seeing sea turtle swim there also was just magical-i have so much more i could share about this property-perfection, quiet, and a perfect Hawaiian vibe is what it exudes!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayla P.

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

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

Shelley M.

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

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

Melissa D.

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

Great Retirement Trip

this condo meet all of our needs; Chris was great and resolved all issues within his control.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by The Worleys

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The Worley family enjoy relaxing on the lanai, snorkeling in the bay, and hiking in the mountains. Our geospherical entries on Google Maps probably have more views of Kauai's trails than any other... feel free to inquire and we'll share the links with you.

Why they chose this property

We Love Kauai. Kauai offers all the benefits of a Hawaii without feeling overwhelmed by tourists. I spent a few years living in a rural area in the tropics in the 60's... and Kauai reminds me so much of the way things were back then (of course, with WiFi).

The island has many micro-climates, from jungle to desert; this is the dry side. It is common for the entire island to be engulfed in rain, and just as you reach Koloa, the rain subsides.

Kuhio Shores is right on the beach; you can't build this close anymore. There's a reef ~200yds. out where the waves break, so the water is normally tranquil by the condo.

We've never looked at renting the condo strictly as a business; it's for our fun and our guests fun. The greatest reward we get is in helping our guests have the best possible vacation. It sounds 'sappy' but it's true: it's been our most intangibly rewarding venture, and we love doing it.

One additional benefit has been the best, most diligent and hard-working housekeeper imaginable!

What makes this property unique

Beach House beach is most popular on the West side of the building, in front of the Beach House restaurant (where the best surfing is). Our East side of the building faces Ho'ai bay with privacy and a small patch of beach that attracts the turtles and not the tourists. There are only 8 ground-level units on this side of the building which provides privacy. If you want to see and be seen, then the beach on the West side of the building is only a short walk.

The condo faces east for the sunrise. There is a year-round ocean breeze coming from the east, providing nearly constant flow-through ventilation.

Inside the unit, the wood and art remind me of the tropics back in the 60's... so I'm a throw-back for nostalgia in this respect. It adds to the sense that you're on a remote rural island.

Languages:

English

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