Title: Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night Vacation home with a hot tub, 7-minute walk to Poipu Beach ## Photo gallery for Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night ![Property grounds - Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night (Poipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34336200/34336147/abe24a49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night (Poipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34336200/34336147/2cb72c21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night (Poipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34336200/34336147/2d533111.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library - Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night (Poipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34336200/34336147/18b862c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night (Poipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34336200/34336147/2e5e9f8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Maluhia ma ka Honua is a luxurious Kauai rental vacation home just steps to the oceanfront at Poipu Beach Park. Unwind in the 1300 sq. ft. covered lanai or explore three spacious bedrooms each with a large, private bathroom and cross ventilation for comfort. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 62650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night Maluhia ma ka Honua is Hawaiian for "Peace on Earth" and that is what you will find in this beautiful house located just a 40 second walk to the ocean and just four houses from the famous Brennecke's Beach in Poipu Beach Park. The question everyone asks themselves as they leave the airport and drive to Poipu is “Did I rent a good house?” Just before you arrive at our house, your first thought will be “WOW! THE OCEAN IS REALLY CLOSE!” As you turn up Nalo Road you can't really see the house well because the beautiful white Plumeria trees are in bloom, and they hide the house a bit. Open the front door, remove your shoes, step into the entry, and then it hits you "WOW! This house is big and gorgeous and well furnished!" Then it really hits you, “This may be better than home!” You immediately stare at the 14' high vaulted wood ceiling, then you open the five sliding doors into this great room, and it is almost like living outdoors as the cooling trade winds that make Kauai so special waft through the room from three sides and the three ceiling fans cool the room further. In this great room there is a fully equipped modern kitchen, a casual eating bar for four, a glass oval dining table for eight under a beautiful chandelier, a game table for two, and entertainment seating for seven! Outside under the 1300 sq. ft. covered lanai two more dining tables with four chairs each and casual seating for six. Imagine sunrise coffee under the east lanai and sunset cocktails under the west lanai. On the large rear lawn, imagine your children playing or sunbathing on the chaise lounges if you don't feel like walking the few steps to the beach. Each bedroom has three-sided ventilation and a ceiling fan that normally keeps the bedroom so cool that blankets are needed for sleeping. The spacious downstairs master bedroom suite has a king-size pillow top bed and oversized bamboo bedroom furniture with a television, a large walk-in closet, and two glass sliding doors leading to the covered lanai and the lawn. Its private bathroom has two lavatories, an oversized glass block and tile shower, a two-person Jacuzzi tub, and a separate toilet compartment. The heated outdoor shower is just outside this bathroom. The equally large upstairs master bedroom is almost identical to the one downstairs except this one has a vaulted wood ceiling and a nice ocean view balcony. Over the bed is an original oil painting of Hawaii by famed artist Ezra Muir. The bathroom is identical to the downstairs bathroom except it has a two-person soaking tub. The third bedroom is the largest bedroom and has a great ocean view. It has two twin beds that can be converted to a king bed, a vaulted wood ceiling and rattan furniture. Its bathroom has one lavatory, a toilet and a tub/shower. The fourth bathroom is the powder room downstairs complete with a tiled shower. The laundry room features a washer, dryer, and a soaking sink. This house is equipped with everything you need. All kitchen and bathroom needs, all laundry needs, linens, beach towels, beach chairs are provided. You might even find previous guests have left sand toys, boogie boards, and/or snorkeling gear. Come to Poipu and experience a true Hawaiian beach experience! Like the Hawaiians, come to the beach, gather at the sand, and spend hours 'talking story'. Use the sparkling blue Pacific Ocean as your swimming pool. Laugh and enjoy the weather and life. Maluhia ma ka Honua was designed to offer an old Hawaiian beach experience with all the modern amenities and comfort and with the ocean as our swimming pool because it is so close to the house. Isn't this why you are coming to Poipu, for the weather, the beach, and the ocean? Previous guests have responded by loving this house and having some of the best family vacations of their lives. Maybe it is the Aloha that resides within the house because of the blessings during construction. Or maybe it is the floor plan that has plenty of private places for two or more people to sit and 'talk story' like the Hawaiians. Or maybe it is the location, just a 40 second walk to the ocean and two minutes stroll to swimming and sunning at Brennecke's Beach in Poipu Beach Park. Whatever the reason, they have left behind hundreds of warm comments in our guestbook, and you can see every one of them by clicking on our 'Guest Comments' section. 'Maluhia ma ka Honua' (Peace on Earth) is a private, luxurious Kauai rental vacation home located just steps to the oceanfront at Poipu Beach Park on the south shore of Kauai. It is a great home for family vacations or for very private Kauai honeymoons after a romantic Hawaiian wedding. 'Maluhia ma ka Honua' was built in 1998 and it has been rented by over a thousand families since then. It is a luxurious 2650 square foot beach house designed with the feel of an original plantation and detailed, decorated, and appointed to perfection. Beneath a vaulted, fan-cooled ceiling, the large, modern kitchen and the huge great room open to the surrounding 1300 square foot covered lanai. Three spacious bedrooms each have a large, private bathroom, and every room is cross ventilated for comfort. Two wonderful casual restaurants are within 5 minutes’ walking distance and at least 20 others are within a mile. Two resorts with Robert Trent Jones golf courses are within one mile. This house is 'value priced' to give you a first-class Kauai vacation at an affordable cost. You will spend so much time and money just getting to Kauai, and the rental cars and meals can be expensive. You deserve to stay in a really nice home and Maluhia ma ka Honua is nice enough that it would easily rent for $800/night if it were one house closer to the ocean. So come and take advantage of this great value and enjoy this spectacular house. FAQ: 1\. Why don't we have A/C. A/C is needed by the boxy small houses and condos that don't have adequate cross ventilation to catch the cooling trade winds. Our property manager tells us we can charge $100 more per night with A/C, but the house really doesn't need it except for a few Kona Wind days. 2\. Why don't we have a pool? We have room for a pool, but that would also raise the rent by about $100/night. Since we have the sparkling blue Pacific Ocean at our doorstep, we thought people would rather have an affordable first-class vacation and experience the uniqueness of Kauai instead of paying for something they can get anywhere. 3\. Are you sustainable? We offer refillable soap and shampoo, reusable cleaning cloths, a reusable shopping tote, a recycling bin, LED bulbs and energy efficient appliances. You can walk to almost everything in Poipu. 4\. How close is the nearest neighbor? About 50 feet on the west and north sides. About 100 feet on the east and south sides. 5\. What changes have you made to deal with Covid? We offer a contactless, soothing, first-class experience. We clean the house to a higher standard than suggested by the CDC. 6\. Why is your cancellation policy so strict? People make plans to come to Kauai many months in advance and very few visit Kauai "spur of the moment". So, when we get a cancellation even 60 days in advance, we have trouble filling the void and we cannot afford it, particularly after having an empty house for most of 2020 during the height of Covid. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS We have always taken cleanliness very seriously and are now taking additional steps to improve our processes and procedures to help protect our guests and team. Since we already use CDC and American Hotel & Lodging Association products and procedures to clean our properties, we looked to go to the next level. "Clean Bed" -- All linens and bedspreads are washed in accordance with CDC guidelines during each change over. "Sterilization and Disinfection" – Our property manager has purchased new equipment and products and is emulating the major hotel companies’ cleaning processes. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Furnished lanai - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Ceiling fan - Fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking evidence means loss of security deposit ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property located in a resort - Recycling - Unit size: 2,650 square feet - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Flat-screen TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71150000/71146700/71146676/4cd0ed62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Honu Kai Villa by Parrish Kauai - oceanfront views, AC, & steps from Poipu Beach Poipu - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=71146676&PinnedHotelID=71146676&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18765400/18765339/8b6598b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape to Paradise: Family Retreat in Princeville at Hanalei, Kauai. 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VRBO does not always refund their service fee. Wearing shoes in the house is considered rude in Kauai because the red dirt stains everything and you don't want to get charged for a carpet cleaning. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Each child must have a bed or crib ### Events No events allowed Neighbor complaints mean loss of security deposit ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking evidence means loss of security deposit ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Neighbor complaints mean loss of security deposit Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number GE-198-600-2944-01, TA-198-600-2944-01, 280190190000 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 40 Second Stroll to the Ocean huge Oceanview Home ## About the area Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Poipu, a neighborhood in Koloa. ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and CJM Country Stables are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Poipu Shopping Village and Shops at Kukuiula. Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Koloa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Koloa.dx7675) [View more Vacation homes in Koloa](https://www.expedia.ca/Koloa-Private-Vacation-Homes.d7675-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C21.87275%2C-159.44975&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eJFtmTZW8bHsAkTM-hR4f75f9_c=) Poipu, HI ### What's nearby - ![Early in the mornings you can catch the turtles relaxing on the beach before they get back in the water ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7675/07a3f670-e3ab-4ce8-af15-5477d48e8ca6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Brennecke Beach 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Poipu Beach which includes a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064983/dbef560d-06c6-452d-a810-de57bb570f9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Poipu Beach 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![Amazing, bold October sunset on Poipu Beach near the Kiahuna Plantation ... a wonderful place to create fun family memories ... #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180075/9d704f5a-c157-4b9f-9d4f-63c1a64d09b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kiahuna Beach 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - Poipu Kai Tennis Center 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail 2 min drive \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - Lihue Airport (LIH) 29 min drive ### Restaurants - Brennecke's Beach Broiler 6 min walk - The Point At Poipu 16 min walk - Puka Dog 6 min walk - Lappert's Hawaii 5 min drive - Starbucks 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night? ### What time is check-out at Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night? ### Where is Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Huge Ocean View Home--40 Second Stroll to the Ocean--Hear the Waves at Night Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 87 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry J. Oct 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Being close to the beach was awesome. We really enjoyed being able to go to the beach in the evening and morning to see the turtles when they come onto the beach to sleep at night. The house was great for 5 people the have their space and to just relax. I give it 2 thumbs up. Great place. ##### Jerry J. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### EIKO N. Dec 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS THERE Well built with quality. You can relax staying there. ##### EIKO N. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Butch M. Mar 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A large and nicely furnished house Our family of grandparents, daughter and husband and children age 2 and 4 enjoyed the large home a short walk to Poipu Beach. ##### Butch M. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas M. Sep 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice home The house was very comfortable for three couples. Three Large bedrooms with private baths. A large eating and living area to gather together. And a very short walk to the beach. ##### Thomas M. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheri C. May 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home; great location We loved the house and property and it was so close to Brennecke & Poipu beaches. The lanai was our favorite part of every night where we’d relax after dinner with drinks and music. The owner sent recommendations for the area which were very helpful. If you’re staying in Poipu, we’d highly recommend this property! ##### Sheri C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harley P. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house The house was plenty large for the six of us. The ground and the lanai were awesome. The house was super close to the ocean, great beaches, restaurants and shopping were close also. The kitchen was well stocked, and plenty of towels and linens. We will definitely return. ##### Harley P. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise M. Jun 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect House in Poipu The house was perfect for the four of us. Plenty of room to not feel right on top of each other. The house was very clean. The kitchen was perfect and provided everything you would need to cook a meal. I can't say enough about how great the location is. You are steps away from the ocean/beach. It is a nice area, and you feel safe walking at night. You can hear the ocean waves with the windows open in the house. There are many shops and activities close by. ##### Denise M. Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### S H., Glendora, CA Sep 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolute Paradise My family and I rented this home for 7 days & loved it soo much we extended our stay! The house is beautiful inside and out. The listing mentions there isn't AC and to be honest, we really didn't miss it. Plenty of room for 6 of us to gather together for morning coffee and drinks in the evenings. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of extra blankets and pillows in each room. The house is in a great location, we walked right down to the beach every morning. We were there a week ago and there was construction going on directly across the street. We are all early risers so we didn't make too much of it. The kitchen was very well equipped, we cooked daily! This stay was wonderful and we would definitely stay here again! Communication with the owner was seamless... Thank you Buzz, we had a great stay! ##### S H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris J. Oct 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! We loved our stay! Great location, and awesome house. ##### Chris J. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie D. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Perfect except it gets really HOT! need AC ##### Leslie D. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John F. Sep 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Once again, time on the island with these accommodations was fantastic. Mahalo ##### John F. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and well equipped home. Quite neighborhood within seconds to the beach. The crashing waves will put you to sleep and the roosters will greet you in the morning. So much better than a resort environment if you’re looking to detach and relax on a beautiful island. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken and Bonnie M., Auburn, CA Sep 16, 2011 #### California family The house was perfect for our family. The set up is perfect with a bathroom for every bedroom, well supplied kitchen, great family/dining room. The lanai was perfect for morning breakfast and evening wine, and the kids loved the yard. We explored the island, but our favorite spot was poipu snorkeling with the beautiful fish, turtles and monk seals and this beautiful house. We were so sad to leave, but are looking forward to our next trip. I highly recommend this property. ##### Ken and Bonnie M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy c., San Clemente, California Jun 16, 2012 #### Awesome family vacation We stayed 7 nights here June 2nd through the 9th and it was way too short. The house was so well equipped with everything you could imagine. So much space and we really enjoyed the big grassy back yard with the BBQ. We would cook out and the kids would run around and play. We walked to Berne keys beach to boogie board in the mornings and it was awesome. The owner was great to work with and though we had a couple of hiccups, the management company was on it right away. I would highly recommend this house and we hope to be back someday. ##### amy c. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H., LOS ANGELES Dec 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible home just steps from the ocean We come to Poipu every year for a week or so. We love Kauai and in particular the south shore. Up until now we've generally stayed at one of the Grand Hyatt Kauai. We were so impressed with Buzz's house. It was maintained beautifully with attractive decor and furnishings. The house comes with almost everything you could need including snorkel supplies, beach chairs and boogie boards. The garden is lovely and allowed us to enjoy many of our meals on the lanai. We will definitely be back as this was a very special house and location. ##### Mark H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Feb 3, 2012 #### Christmas in Kauai Thank you so much for allowing our family to be your guest over Christmas 2011 in this spectacular house. The six of us could not have been more comfortable; the bedrooms were huge and airy, the living/dining/kitchen area is set up perfectly, and the 4 baths was exactly what was needed to get us out of the house in the morning. This was our 4th trip to Hawaii (both our daughters went to school breifly at U of H) and this was by far out best experience. Kauai is a beautiful island, with plenty to see and do without the crowds and associated mayhem associated with Oahu and Maui. We will be back. Thanks again. ### 4/10 Poor #### Larry C. Sep 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Brutally Hot This property needs AC! The disclaimers were not true. The entire house was very uncomfortably hot every day and deep into the night. All the bedrooms and especially the main room were very HOT. This house needs to have AC added! the ventilation and the multiple fans did not cool the house to a livable level. ##### Larry C. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark H. Jan 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We love this house, but something to know... We've stayed in Buzz's house twice now and we really love it. It's a very well designed house, which is comfortable for 6 people with plenty of room for all. One important note, the property (literally) directly across the street just started a major construction project. Monday through Friday we had noisy earth moving equipment, large loud trucks and many workers. Based off the lot size and equipment, it looks likely to be a large house or small apartment building, but it currently is a flat lot with green construction fencing around it. Knowing a bit about construction I would estimate this project will continue for a minimum of 12 to as much as 24 months. There's a lot of noise and dust, which we would have liked to know in advance. Still it's a great area, but for the price, you kind of expect peace and quiet. ##### Mark H. Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn G., Bay Area, CA Jul 23, 2016 #### My new home (I wish :-)) I grew up in Hawaii and over the years have stayed in a lot of vacation rentals on various islands. I'm always searching for that perfect balance of vacation luxury in a place that still feels local and 'connected' to the spirit of the islands -- a wonderful, unique and magical place that I still think of as home. This is the place of my dreams! And let me tell you, I usually stay places and say 'this part is great, but I would change this, or knock out that wall and move that'. I was ready to move in here with no changes at all! Buzz, if you ever sell, give me a call :-) A beautiful home with plenty of space for everyone to both gather and also be a bit apart when you need to. Well-laid out, such beautiful and relaxing surroundings, and so close to the incredible beauty and beaches of Poipu (easy to walk to so many things) and everything the south shore has to offer. One tiny wish would be for the 3rd bedrooms to have Twin XL beds rather than regular twins (for those longer teenage bodies), but that is microscopic compared to how amazing everything was. We can't wait to come back! ##### Carolyn G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice A. Feb 22, 2017 #### A Perfect Home for Our Family Vacation My husband and I travel a lot and have rented many homes and I must say this home was the most well stocked and most comfortable property we have ever rented. For our 10 day stay, we took the downstairs master and let our adult children, spouses and toddler take the two rooms upstairs. The kids stayed up late and although our room was located off the main living area, it was peaceful and quiet in our room. I loved that there were 4 full bathrooms giving us 4 showers to use. The kitchen is well laid out and large enough to enable everyone to help with meal prep - so much fun! And - there are even table linens! We played games every night comfortably nesting in beautiful couches and chairs or sitting around the large glass table and walked to the beach each night to watch the sunset. The grassy yard was a hit too as our sons tossed around the football while we grilled and played with our granddaughter. Because our party included a toddler we didn't want to be right on the water yet we didn't want to be far away either. The location was absolutely perfect and very walk able. Close enough to the beach to come back and forth for lunch, naps, etc. We rented a Pack n Play and backpack which were waiting in the house when we arrived. Everything was just perfect - it was so hard to leave! ##### Janice A. Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Nov 20, 2015 #### The perfect choice. Our entire family agreed that we couldn't have found a more perfect home for our Poipu vacation. This spacious home is full of light, the sounds of the waves and surrounded by lovely flowering landscaping. The furnishings and décor impart the spirit of Kauai while being comfortable and conducive to family gathering and conversation. Each of the bedrooms offer plenty of space for a little private time or a nap, and with four bathrooms, there was never any waiting to get a shower or bath. As is mentioned in numerous reviews, the location of the house is ideal. We especially loved that the entry is on a side street that has much less traffic than the main drive along the shore, which was less worrisome for us with an active 2 year old. With numerous outdoor seating options, there is always a place with shade or sun, and the yard was always active with birds. Having a garage was handy as well, and we found everything we needed there, such as beach chairs, coolers and toys. This house is so easy to be in..... everything is where you'd think it might be, the fan and light switches are all labeled to make comfort control easy, and the living room is well stocked with music, games and videos. I was especially glad that we didn't have to lug our dominoes all the way from the mainland! We're already talking about our next trip to Poipu, but won't buy the plane tickets until we book this beautiful home. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel D. Nov 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and location Really enjoyed our time at this incredible property. Everything was excellent. We will absolutely be back. Mahalo 🌸🌺🤙🏽 ##### Rachel D. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### D'Anna K. Nov 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Truly felt we were in Paradise! The house was lovely and spacious. Kitchen was very well-equipped. Lanais on 3 sides of home. Pretty, garden-like yard. Short walk to beach. You could hear the palm fronds swaying in the wind at night as well as waves crashing. Our only complaint was the lack of AC, as the (downstairs) family room did get warm in the afternoon, even with the fans. Didn’t need it upstairs as the cross-breezes made it very pleasant. All in all a great stay and we would recommend this home and we would use this home again! ##### D'Anna K. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan O. Oct 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolute paradise!! My mom, my husband, and our three boys (8,6,3) just got home from staying at this fabulous home for my mom’s 70th birthday. It exceeded our expectations in every way! We loved how close it was to the beach…a quick two-minute walk to boogie-boarding and turtle/seal spotting. The upstairs bedrooms also had beautiful ocean views. The home is beautifully decorated inside, and has tropical landscaping and a large grass lawn outside. Our boys were so happy to have a place right outside to play. We loved sitting on the wrap-around patio in the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the beauty around us. The lack of AC was a non-issue, and my husband is pretty heat-sensitive. We were all very comfortable with the windows open and fans blowing. Downstairs had multiple sliders and ceiling fans which provided a great cross breeze. The home would be perfect for two families or a family and grandparents. We all had more than enough space. This truly is the best VRBO we have ever stayed in, and we hope to come back again soon! ##### Megan O. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew W. Sep 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome house by the beach! Beautifully designed house with frankly a ridiculous amount of space! It's also a 5 minute walk to the beach, which was incredibly fun. Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back. ##### Andrew W. 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