Poipu Beach Top Floor Prime Ocean View Condo w / Pool, Tennis, Fitnessraum

I cannot say enough great things about our recent vacation in Poipu Beach at Kiahuna Plantation. This condo is as described "top floor prime ocean view condo" and is the only condo with direct access to a sandy swimmable beach in Poipu. This particular unit is located on the nicest part of the property with a lovely view of the beach and sunset from the lanai. The unit is clean, well maintained and in a peaceful and quiet location. The kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed. Our favorite activity was eating our breakfast (including the most delicious tropical fruits like white pineapple, lychee, and mangoes purchased at the local farmer's market) on the lanai and watching the waves. We also enjoyed barbecuing on the grill and eating dinner on the lanai, taking in the breathtaking ocean view while sipping on a glass of wine or cocktail. We had a marvelous dinner at the Plantation Gardens (restaurant on the property) during which we were treated to a serenade by the resident bullfrogs. The owners, Michael and his wife, are the most gracious hosts; they are absolutely lovely to communicate with and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and offered many great suggestions for dining and activities in the area. The property offers access to a nice pool with a grill, tennis courts, work out room with exercise classes. Swimming, snorkeling, hiking in Waimea Canyon and exploring the beauty of the botanical gardens were some of the many activities we enjoyed. There are many excellent restaurants in the area. Among our favorites were Plantation Gardens, Keoki's paradise, Da Crack, and the Beach House. My husband and I highly recommend this property and we are already dreaming about returning as soon as possible!

We stayed in Unit 22 for 12 nights this spring, and we didn't want to leave. Now known to us as "the tree house", this unit is special in that when sitting on the lanai looking out at the ocean we also had a close-up view of the more than 20 traveler palms in the Great Lawn below. As well, this condo is the only one on the 2nd floor of this 2 story building. There is a 2 BR unit on either side which is entered on the ground level so we were the only ones using the stairs, adding to the privacy and quiet. The proximity of this unit to the beach is another special aspect. It is seconds away from an excellent beach and beautiful water where we swam every day.

This proximity to the ocean made it easy to whale watch even from inside the unit. Never within any of the other units we've stayed did we see a whale breaching while cooking dinner!

The unit was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. We cooked everyday and found the kitchen well equipped. We also appreciated the high quality bed linens and bath towels.

We've love staying at the Kiahuna Plantation because of its proximity to hiking, shopping, restaurants, areas to see turtles, seals, and whales...all within walking distance. Lastly, but not least by any means, you will fine all of the details of booking, payments, questions you may have, etc. very easy. The owners were an absolute delight to work with...very thoughtful and enjoyable. As well, the Castle Resorts Staff are there 24/7 for anything you need and with a smile. We would definitely recommend this unit to anyone, and look forward to our next stay as well.

Ron and Linda

Colorado

We use VRBO often for our vacations and this was one of the best places we have ever stayed. The view is amazing, probably the best in Kiahuna, and we spent a lot of time sitting on the lanai or on the lawn watching the ocean out behind the beautiful palm trees and looking for whales. The unit is clean, light, well equipped, and comfortable, and the owner was very easy to deal with. The resort itself is very beautiful, with extensive lawns and gardens that give a true feel of a tropical paradise and a wonderful restaurant right on the property. There is a place to rent beach equipment like snorkeling equipment and boogie boards (though the unit itself has beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler), and there are surf lessons right on the property. Beach towels are provided, and can be exchanged every day if desired. Everything in the condo is modern and up to date. The bed is comfortable, the shower is great, and the kitchen is well equipped. One of the things I loved about Kauai was the lack of air conditioning, even in upscale restaurants. It was pretty warm when we visited (highs about 83), but the louvers in front and back doors/windows provided a constant breeze and we were always comfortable. It is on one of the best beaches, and you can take a short walk along in front of other resorts to the east to get to Poipu Beach Park for excellent snorkeling. We toured the island extensively in the ten days we were here and couldn’t imagine being in any other place for our visit.

My family has been visiting Kauai and we have stayed at many condos in the Kiahuna Plantation. This year was absolutely wonderful. The owners were easy to communicate with ahead of time and check in/check out was a breeze. The condo itself was everything we needed and more. It was clean, updated, and very spacious for the two of us. We have stayed in other condos and this particular space exceeded our expectations. Not to mention the location! The view is absolutely magical, and the condo is right on the main lawn-less than minute to the beach where we spent the majority of our stay. We stayed for about one week, and easily could have stayed longer! We are already planning our return! (I can't comment on the pool/tennis/exercise area as we didn't use them-we had everything we needed on the grass and on the beach!)

We stayed at this condo from June 27th to July 5th and it was amazing. The views from the balcony are beautiful and the property grounds are extremely well maintained. The walk to the beach is just under a minute, and one of the nicest beaches on the south side too! The unit has beach chairs and umbrellas, and even a little cooler. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. We think this unit is one of the best on the property, as other units that were just a bit closer to the beach usually had a lot of people camped out in front of them. We could sit and relax on the balcony with the amazing views, and not have crowds of people walking by all the time. The front door has wooden blinds that twist open that allow for fresh breezes to flow through the condo. While it was a bit windy during our stay, there is hardly no wind on the balcony due to the layout/floorplan and the way the wind was usually blowing. Falling asleep to the sounds of the surf every night was wonderful. This unit also has access to the Poipu Beach Club across the street, which we used almost every day. Our kids (7 and 8) had a lot of fun at the pool and waterslide, and the club serves food and drinks at reasonable prices. The staff at the property and beach club were all very nice and welcoming. The owners were extremely pleasant to work with too. We can't wait to go back. Thank you again for allowing us the opportunity to use your condo!