We stayed in NEW!! Poipu Poolside Paradise with Ocean views! for 4 nights in December 2019. We were extremely happy with our stay. Enas was communicative and friendly. The condo was easy, cool, clean, and extremely comfortable. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to our friends.
DETAILS
- Check-in was easy and convenient using the lock box by the door.
- The condo matched the photos exactly and was very clean.
- Area – We wanted to stay on the southern tip of Kauai and were extremely happy with the location. This condo is minutes away from Poipu Beach where we watched sunsets and saw turtles and monk seals. There are food and shopping options nearby and the condo is about 30 minutes from the airport.
- View – The view was great. In December, we couldn't see the sunset from the balcony, but we could walk down to the grass and watch the sunrise and sunset. We could see the water, though.
- Quiet – The condo was quiet. We never heard our neighbors inside or while we were on the balcony. Although it was close to the pool, we never heard pool noise inside.
- AC – Don't be put off by the 3 mobile AC units. They are securely connected to the windows and worked very well. Even in December, the condo was very warm when we arrived. It took several hours for the condo to cool. We did keep the curtains drawn in the afternoon to help keep the place cooler. The ACs were in the living room, master bedroom, and second bedroom. Because there is no AC in the kitchen or baths, those rooms can get warm. However, there are fans that you can use to direct the cool air.
- Pool – The pool was nice enough. You do have to use the key to access it, which is good. It's large enough for swimming a few laps and cooling down. In December, the pool deck had sun from 9:00am until about 4:30 or 5:00pm. The lounge chairs were reasonably comfortable. The hot tub was quite warm.
- Sofa – The sofa was quite comfy and roomy. One afternoon, I took a 3 hour nap on it.
- Floors – The main living/dining/kitchen rooms and the two bathrooms have tile floors. The bedrooms have carpet on concrete. I would recommend bringing slippers if you have sensitive feet.
- TV – We never turned on the TV, so I can't comment on it.
- Beds – The beds were SUPER comfy. I applaud the owner for the beds. They felt soft and padded without feeling too squishy. If you like a firm bed, this condo is probably not right for you. But I was really, really happy.
- Washer/Dryer - We never used the washer and dryer, but they looked quite nice and the owner included detergent.
- Kitchen – The counters and cabinets are a little old, but clean. The appliances were nice and newer. The refrigerator was quite clean and empty, except for the 4 ice trays, which we appreciated.
- Kitchen supplies – The kitchen was completely stocked with pots, pans, dishes, and equipment. We particularly enjoyed the blender. There are also spices and salt/pepper. However, there is no food. No oil, no condiments, and no aluminum foil or ziploc baggies. Plan accordingly.
- Water – The tap water was good and none of us had any stomach issues.
- Gym – We did not use the Poipu Beach Athletic Club gym, pool, or facilities.
- Shoes – In Hawaii, you traditionally remove your shoes before entering. Our neighbors left their shoes outside, but I wasn't comfortable with that. I was happy that the entry was made of tile. We kept our shoes inside under the entry table.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
- The listing needs updating. The condo came stocked with some beach equipment that I would like to have known in advance – pool noodles, a hard cooler, beach chairs, etc. The listing does include Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear. Also, the kitchen mentioned oil, but we never found it.
- Upgrades – The kitchen cabinets and counters and the master bathtub could use upgrades. However, I do realize that those upgrades would increase the price. I was happy with the quality for the price.