Kukui'ula Kai - Oceanfront Home with Pool and Large Lounge Area Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Kukui'ula Kai - Oceanfront Home with Pool and Large Lounge Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Kukui'ula Kai - Oceanfront Home with Pool and Large Lounge Area located?

Located in Poipu, this holiday home is steps from Kukuiula Boat Harbor and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Poipu Beach. Kukui'ula Harbor Beach and Allerton Garden are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10 Excellent

Karel J.

24 Mar 2025

Six years in a row!

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: Our annual vacation in Kauai is based on our Kuks rental. It’s become our second home and a favourite retreat for three generations. Privacy for all in one house. A lovely pool and right on the beach. Whale watching every day.

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

19 Apr 2024

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Fabulous Oceanfront Home in Koloa

Five Plus Stars on all levels!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann W.

15 Jun 2022

Excellent stay

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: Wonderful house with spectacular views.

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10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

22 Jun 2022

Beachfront

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: As advertised and the garden staff was very helpful! Enjoyed the stay!

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Salt Lake City

8 Mar 2024

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Wonderful home

This is a beautiful home with a lanai you never want to leave. Central to everything. The property is clean and well maintained. Also, the kitchen was well stocked with dishes and all the usual items. You can’t go wrong choosing this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Ryan J., Arvada, Colorado

29 Jun 2022

Great place to be and relax!

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 was a great home, very relaxing and staring at the ocean all day made getting COVID in Hawaii and being quarantined a lot easier!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Psyche P.

8 May 2019

Oceanfront Paradise!

We stayed here with three couples and several children under 3 years old. The ocean view from the house was amazing to wake up to every morning, the large Lanai perfect for letting the little ones roam free up above the pool level. And the beach which is basically across the street was fantastic to have so nearby! Overall a fantastic house with lots of room to spread out. All the possible amenities one could want in the kitchen as well. We would love to come back and stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

31 Aug 2021

Great House and Location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 loved our stay. The kids loved the pool, I loved the tidal pools right along the yard, everyone loved the turtles feeding just off shore. If you love the sound of crashing waves, this is the place for you. Plenty of room for the 7 of us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew J.

24 Dec 2022

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Great Oceanside Location

Great location. Great pool (not heated, but ok in December) and outdoor space. Lots of space inside with comfortable furniture. Sea breezes and fans counteract lack of a/c, although space above garage gets a little warm (even in December). The pool looks very new. The rest of the house is clean and tidy, although the wear and tear of the marine environment is evident in places. We had a great time!

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia k.

18 Jul 2023

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

Slice or Paradise

We loved this house. It was in a great location. 1/2 hour from airport and all major shopping. Close to small town shopping. There was plenty of room for me and my husband and our 3 grown children and significant others. As in previous reviews, it could only be made better by the addition of air-conditioning. Specifically in the garage apartment. It was just too hot. The house does have some wear and tear. But typical of a house on the ocean. We played in the pool every night under the stars. The Milk-Way sat above us. It was the perfect temperature and so magical. There were sea turtles outside the front and even some of the most magnificent rainbows ever seen. A very special trip.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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8/10 Good

Jan L., Pacific Grove, CA

6 Jan 2022

AMAZING location, Great Indoor Outdoor Living

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: An amazing location in a quiet (other than the roosters!), location away from the bustle of tourists. A wonderful walk to Spouting Horn or the Botanical Gardens or along the path to a close-by shopping area. House was perfect for a large family with great ventilation and lots of room to spread out. Towels and linens were wonderful, garden and pool were lovely and well maintained. House needs some maintenance and being right on the water really takes a toll on things. But rental company very responsive to get things resolved. My only suggestion would be for longer term rentals to include cleaning once weekly in contract.

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10/10 Excellent

Sharon Lack S.

6 Mar 2019

Family vacation in paradise

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: Our family enjoyed this home and location immensely. We would love to return one day. Our one issue was that the kitchen freezer wasn't working most of our stay and we didn't know there was a problem with it until we arrived from the airport with groceries in hand. The new refrigerator arrived late on day 4 of our vacation and took a few days to work properly. We were disappointed that the management company never told us there was a freezer in the garage we could use when we arrived. Separate from having no working freezer until our last day, we would highly recommend the house.

10/10 Excellent

Angelika M.

19 Aug 2019

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We absolutely loved our stay at this property!

Our family of 5, (kids 6,10, and 12) thoroughly enjoyed this property. The location is wonderful, super quiet and peaceful but very close to town and all the restaurants/beaches. The beach/boat dock 2 houses down is also super fun and a nice swimming spot without many tourists. House was super clean and well appointed. Great kitchen. Pool is deep for little kids. It goes from 3-5 feet, but the 3 feet section is very small so our youngest needed a float of some kind. Turtles surf the waves in front of the house, and the ocean crashing begets the best sleep of your life. The only drawback was no A/C. When we arrived and realized the house had no A/C my husband panicked! We had a Maui vacation without A/C that was brutal. In the end, when all the windows are open, this house stays really pleasant. Lots of fans and cross breezes. We stayed at the end of July and we were never overly hot. We loved this house, think it was a good value for the location and quality of the property, and we can't wait to stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Tonie F., San Jose Ca

17 Apr 2023

Family stay Kukui'Ula Kai

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family had the most wonderful stay at Kukui'Ula Kai! It was literally the perfect home for our family to vacation together. It was a beautiful and comfortable home with all the amenities we are used to. The lanai and backyard were absolutely out favorite place to spend time! We hope to be able to rent again in September 2024 for a wedding we will be attending.

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6/10 Okay

JAMES T., SANTA CRUZ, CA

7 Feb 2023

OK

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I RENTED THE SAME HOME LAST YEAR .. THEN IT FELT LIKE A HOME ...THIS YEAR IS WAS A "RENTAL HOUSE" ...

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

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10/10 Excellent

jessica v.

4 Dec 2022

Perfect location and house

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: Wonderful! Perfect for our family. Great location, outstandingly beautiful view, walking distance to multiple beaches. Easy to cook, settle in for the week, etc

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

21 Jun 2022

Beachfront

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: As advertised and the garden staff was very helpful! Enjoyed the stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Joyceanne F.

18 May 2022

25 Years of Staying at Garden Island Rentals Properties

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: Once again we were not disappointed in our stay at a property managed by Garden Island Rentals. The home and cottage were incredible and perfect for our party of six. While we went on numerous adventures, we were reluctant to give up time on the lanai to do so. The furnishings in the home and on the lanai are equal to the view; and that says just about everything!We would definitely recommend this property to anyone wanting to spend their vacation in extremely plush surroundings.We love Garden Island Rentals!

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10/10 Excellent

Jose or Joe A., Sammamish, WA

22 Apr 2022

Best in Kauai!

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 so impressive with amazing views, access to the tide pools and a beautiful pool! Upon arrival we felt like we never wanted to leave and tour the island! Again Garden Island rentals will make sure your vacation home is perfect! the home is well appointed with rolled up beach towels, fully stocked kitchen, beach toys and chairs..a gated entry as well! This home is paradise!

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10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

7 Apr 2022

Spring Break 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: It is always easy working with Garden Island Rentals. The Kukuiula Kai was a perfect spot for our group of senior families celebrating spring break. Our two families staying at the house loved getting up every morning sitting on the lanai and drinking our coffee. We saw dolphins, whales, and even a monk seal. Such a relaxing and beautiful location. We will definitely be back.

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10/10 Excellent

14 Dec 2021

Best lanai on the South shore!

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: I have stayed at many Garden Island Rentals properties and I have never been disappointed. But what distinguishes this one is the expansive lanai with comfy furniture overlooking the stunning ocean and shaded from the sun. In other words, it is a place you can adore without ever leaving home. And during our early December stay, we saw both t e sunrise and the sunset. Stunning!

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

18 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful place

Easy

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K., Ventura CA, USA

6 Nov 2021

Southern Kauai experience

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: 45 days on island, only two days of rain. We have been coming to Poipu for 25 years and have stayed many homes along the south coast, the last three years at Kukui'ula Kai. We love the property, amenities and location. Single story, on the water, private pool, lush grounds and sideyards, Hawaiian plantation style furnishings. Relaxing, healing and comfortable.

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from N/A, CO

24 Jun 2021

A wonderful respite

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: The house was a vacation in itself. We enjoyed the sound of the crashing waves, swimming in the pool, and walking to the little beach at the end of the street where the locals launched their boats. It was close enough to the Napaali coast and to the Waimea Canyon.

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4/10 Poor

Scott R.

22 Apr 2020

Be careful of the apartment over garage

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There were three couples and a single in our group, all adults. We all liked the main house very much but the room above the garage was not good. The toilet ran constantly and leaked so you had to physically turn it on and off before using it. There was a note taped to the lid of the toilet saying this, and also that someone would be by to fix it on Monday (we arrived on Friday). The shower was tiny and not very nice. The oven timer came on every morning at 5:00 am and there was absolutely no way to turn it off (all of us tried to figure it out). But the worst part was that nobody came to fix any of the problems, nor would take our calls or call us back, or even return an email! We vacationed there the first week of December and have been trying to contact them since to no avail. We were hoping to receive a little of the $11,000 we paid them back for the inconveniences. We Still haven’t been able to contact anyone. I didn’t want to leave a bad review but that’s the choice they’ve left us. There are many nice properties around there so had we known we’d have these issues, we’d definitely have taken a different one. But if you aren’t going to need the room over the garage, the house was very nice - as long as you don’t need to contact anyone. Hope this review helps others.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

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