We absolutely loved staying here! Located outside of Poipu in Kōloa, it was busy but wasn't super…read morecrowded around this area. The parking lot would get full at times, but we were always able to find a spot. They have quiet hours posted, but honestly, noise was never a problem here. I'm sure they were busy and full because of the parking lot, but we rarely heard or saw anyone! They also have elevator access and luggage carts which was helpful for when we received our Instacart order. Located right on the ocean, we had a remarkable view of Hoai Bay and Prince Kuhio Beach from our living room/dining room as well as our Lanai. We enjoyed relaxing on the lanai, listening to the waves and watching for sea turtles, which was saw many! Locals would come to the beach to fish and even that was fun to watch! There's also a ton of roosters and chickens, and the roosters crow all day, not just in the mornings lol! We also saw thousands of rose ringed parakeets flying into the area in the morning and flying out at night! Showers and foot baths were located in the parking lot to rinse off prior to returning from the beach. We had to take our trash out a couple of times during our stay, and that was located at the end of the parking lot near the BBQ area. The staff was friendly, although our interaction with them was minimal. One kind gentleman on staff offered to take my trash for me and told me to go enjoy my day, that taking out the trash was a horrible thing to have to do on vacation! I only wish the facility had a pool, but based on the fact the backyard of the grounds in literally the ocean, I get why they don't offer that amenity lol!

We spent almost one week there and loved the view from our balcony. It was also nice that they had…read morean elevator. The other two condos didn't have them and it is difficult to carry the suitcases up the stairs. The condo looked bigger on the pictures because it has wall mirrors on both sides of the walls. The condo did not have shampoo or conditioner.

We had such an incredible stay at Orchid Home! It was perfect for our large extended family with…read morelittle kids in tow. The moment we arrived the hosts welcomed us warmly. They were very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. The house is absolutely beautiful yet so comfy. It is bright, airy, and the ocean views are spectacular. We woke up early everyday just to see the sunrise! Many special touches like binoculars (enjoyed by us birders!), toys and games, well appointed kitchen (a cook's dream!), huge well-maintained pool, and an abundance of beach towels, beach toys, beach chairs, and coolers. Everything we needed! The location is 5 min away from beautiful Poipu Beach where we swam with turtles and even a seal, and 5 min to Koloa town. Orchid Home exceeded our expectations in every way. We made many unforgettable family memories and hope to return again. Nui Mahalo to the hosts!

Orchid House was so beautiful, lovely views and all en suite guest rooms. The salt water pool was…read moreenjoyed by the entire family. The kitchen is well appointed. the garage offers many water toys, floats and a wagon for your walk to the nearby beach. our family created some lovely memories, highly recommend!

Terrible experience. Started with the toilet being turned off and the toilet tank empty when we got…read morethere. Reached out to the property manager and they said everything was working fine before we walked in the door??? Took them 18 hours (8:51 p.m. to 3:03 p.m) to fix it so we didn't have a working toilet through the night. I had to find a bucket on my own to use to fill with water and get it to flush. We also could walk about 8-10 minutes down to the beach and use those filthy toilets or ask the local restaurants. Next issue was a concern of our privacy in the bathroom. There was a large hole in the wall (partially covered with a picture) and I mean LARGE that led to a closet/storage area. If someone was in the closet, they could see directly into the shower. The hole was big enough to where someone could tip the picture out and literally grab you. Pictures attached. When I raised this with the property manager (who you never actually see on site), they simply said that nobody was in the closet so don't worry about it. Lastly was the bathroom was disgusting. More pictures attached. I asked for a partial refund and they said they would mail us a check (even asked for the mailing address). No check ever arrived and they stopped responding to my follow-ups.

The host, "Pete", double booked our room, shut the door in our face when we arrived and refused to…read moregive a refund. We arrived the day after the start of our rental agreement. He claims we "No Showed", but we clearly showed up and stood face to face with him as he fumbled through an explanation as to why it was our fault that he rented our room to someone else. VRBO failed to honor their rental guarantee which states we 'have the right to enter the rental for the ENTIRE duration of our rental term'. Throughout the process of trying to get a refund, Pete repeatedly sent multiple inappropriate text messages to my wife telling her to "F$#% You"... "Sh@# Head". He only stopped after we filed a harassment report with Kauai Police. We are considering pressing charges. Pete is very two faced and what he says to in front of you is not how he feels or what he thinks about you when he is behind a computer screen. Don't let him SCAM or BULLY YOU. GO ELSEWHERE

I'm here for the first time with my mom (it's December). I don't think I've been to Hawaii this…read moretime of year but I feel like it's summer over here, so beautiful. Mom and dad have had a timeshare here for years, dad passed 5 months ago and since Mom had had a reservation since last year, she took me instead. It's been such a special time honoring my dad who absolutely loved sitting on the lanai, drinking his macadamia nut coffee, reading books and going snorkeling. They always get the same room 2314 - third floor up on the very left of the main building. I've attached a video. The most amazing view ever and SO relaxing. For the first 2 1/2 days mom and I just read book after book. We sat on the lanai and just relaxed from the crazy past five months. It was perfect. For the first two dinners here we ate at the food trucks that the resort now has booked in the evenings. One was pizza (Pizza Poundahz) and the other Mexican food (Baja Chalupas). The pizza truck was really, really good and the girl running it was super sweet. The Mexican food was just so so and the guy running it didn't have 1 ounce of personality and definitely not customer friendly (aargh). But I love that the resort has this option so we didn't have to go out, just grabbed our dinner and took it back to our room. Perfect! Beyond all that I would definitely come back here, although I myself don't buy into timeshares. The place is top notch, super clean and well stocked. The Wi-Fi was easy to connect to. They supply enough coffee filters for a week, and one days worth of coffee grounds. Thank you! Being an end unit, we not only have open windows in the front and back but on the side as well, which is so nice. There's no air-conditioning here which I really think they should have even if it's one unit per room, but yes, the tradewinds are nice, but it's still Hawaii-humid, and sometimes kind of uncomfortable. Mom said they've updated a few things in the room like the couch and comfy chairs, etc. This unit has two bedrooms, the second being two twin beds. In my opinion, they should have a king size bed in each room so you can bring another couple. Kids always love sleeping together anyway if you bring a family so having two twin beds is a little weird to me. Overall, we've been super happy. This location is amazing having a top-notch snorkel spot right across the road. There are so many great shops and restaurants in Poipu. You need to go nowhere else!

We love everything about it. They've renovated most of the rooms. Air conditioning is being added…read more The decor is modern. The grounds are impeccably well kept. There is a workout room on the rooftop as well as miniature golf and pickleball courts (modified tennis courts). There are bbq's throughout the various buildings. The kitchens have just about anything you'd need for cooking. There are a couple of different swimming pools. The beach is right across the street and the snorkeling is amazing. You can walk to Spouting Horn. You can walk to the shopping centers and restaurants. You can rent bikes. There are various food trucks on the property on different days. There is a farmers market on Friday (if I remember correctly). The fruits and vegetables are so fresh and fairly priced. DO NOT BUY fruit/vegetables from the street vendors. Complete rip-off. They have different activities daily for people that like to keep busy. The price could not be any more affordable. What we pay to stay there for a week is less than 3 nights at the big brand hotels in the area. You can buy in fairly inexpensively if a prior owner wants out or defaults. We have been staying here for a few years now. You need to take the Rum tour that's about 30 minutes away. Good times!

Buyer Beware!! Castle Kiahuna blatantly ignores the law to eliminate "Junk Fees" and does NOT…read moredisplay the total price of the rental costs. We were slammed with a $450 "cleaning fee" at check in. Don't be fooled by the discounted prices. New federal and state regulations, notably the FTC's "Junk Fees Rule" taking effect in 2025, require short-term rental (STR) platforms and hosts to display a total price upfront, inclusive of all mandatory fees like cleaning and service charges. This prevents hidden fees by requiring the full price (excluding taxes) to be shown in initial listings.

We booked through Agoda and paid $838 for three nights, including "taxes and fees." After we…read morechecked out, we were shocked to find an additional $377 charged to our credit card for a so-called "cleaning fee" -- nearly 45% of the total cost. At no point during check-in, during our stay, or at check-out were we informed of this charge, nor did we receive a receipt or any written notice about it. In fact, the only thing made clear at check-in was that no cleaning services would be provided during our stay. When we called the hotel after our trip ended, and we saw the credit card charges, we were told the fee is buried under "Additional Property Policies" on Agoda -- which feels intentionally vague. This is a huge hidden fee and completely deceptive. We will not stay here again and urge others to be extremely cautious.

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The place was amazing. Very clean and well stocked kitchen. It had everything we needed and plenty…read moreof towels and supplies in the condo. The condo was nicely set up with plenty of bathrooms and a washer and dryer. The view, The view, the view! Can I say again the VIEW was amazing!We watched the Turtles and the dolphins outside on our balcony and eating area-both are incredible! Very close to the beach and easy driving to most of the wonders on the island. We appreciated the quick responses and support when we did reach out to the management ( new coffee maker in minutes) and hour extended check out!

We were so impressed with this condo! The huge lanai over looking the ocean, palm trees & green…read morespace. Super close to the beach & a huge beautiful pool area that lights up at night for a nice cool down swim. The grounds are beautifully kept & the staff friendly. Can't wait to go back!

Condo 211-- We've stayed at many other Poipu Sands…read morecondos(even those ocean front ones looking directly at the Hyatt and Shipwrecks) -- this is our fave. We've also stayed at many other complexes and as former owners of a unit at the Makahuena, we appreciate this condos decor and quiet location.