Bedrooms: The trade winds on Kauai blow directly into our bedroom windows, which keeps the bedrooms nice and cool for sleeping year round. Not many condos in Poipu stay as cool as our Poipu rentals during warmer weather. The floor plan of the master bedrooms was redesigned in 1995. The shower is no longer exposed to the bedroom and the vanity is no longer in a closet, as is the case with many of the other two bedroom units at Kuhio Shores. The bedrooms have brand new Tommy Bahama king size pillow top beds, dressers, and night stands. The master bedroom also have a separate entry door from the outside which has a wooden louvered screen door that allows additional air flow while still maintaining total privacy. The second bedroom has a new Tommy Bahama pillow top queen bed and new furniture. The windows in each bedroom have window shutters. Each bedroom has a full size closet with mirrored wardrobe doors. Ceiling fans, floor fans, and the sounds of the ocean are in each room. All linens are supplied.
Bathrooms: The master bathroom has it's own separate bathroom. The second bathroom is located off the hallway ,just outside of the second bedroom. Both bathrooms are finished from floor to ceiling with white carrera marble. There are no bath tubs, only showers. Each shower has brand new clear 3/8 inch sliding glass doors. Imported sea shell sinks have $800 Dolphin and $400 Sea Horse shaped faucets. All towels and hair dryers are provided.
Lanai: The lanai's have panoramic 180 degree views. The lanai furniture consist of a 48 inch round table with four chairs and two chaise lounge chairs. There is an electrical outlet on the lanai, if needed.
Snorkeling: The area on the West side of Kuhio Shores was once declared the best snorkeling spot in Poipu Beach by Sunset Magazine. There are no breaking waves in the snorkeling area. On any given day, you'll see 20-50 snorkelers in the water at once. Snorkeling equipment is in the condo, or you can rent snorkeling equipment at Snorkel Bobs, just a quarter mile from the condo. The fish love to eat frozen vegetables. Be careful when you feed the fish. Some might like the taste of fingers with their vegetables! Don't try to touch the turtles. On occasion, you'll see a monk seal. The ocean currents in this area can get strong when the surf breaking outside the reef is large. Know your limits. If in doubt, the rule is, don't go out. To be safe, always take a floating device with you, especially if you are not a strong swimmer or aren't in great physical condition.
Surfing & boogie boarding: Directly out the back door are four of the best surf spots on the South Shore of Kauai. Smokey's is a left break over a rocky reef. The bigger it gets, the better it seems to get. It doesn't break when the swell is too small. Next to Smokey's is a break called PK's, short for Prince Kuhio. It is a right break which begins as a wave that has reformed after breaking at Smokey's. The next surf spot to the west is called Centers. It is mainly a right but at times has a good left break. The bigger it gets, the better it gets. It can hold 20 foot faces. You better be in great physical condition if you intend to surf Centers when it's over 6 feet. The next surf spot to the West of Center's is called Acid Drops. It is a gnarly right reef break. It breaks surfboards all day long when its big. It has the largest tube ride on the south shore. For those of you that don't surf; surfing looks easy! The truth is, it isn't. If you don't surf often enough, your arms begin to feel like spaghetti after several minutes of paddling. Once that happens, things can go downhill very quickly. Beginners SHOULD NOT TRY surfing at any of these spots. The bottom is a rocky reef and is very shallow in spots. DO NOT DIVE HEAD FIRST OFF YOUR BOARD. Belly flops only! Watch the local kids and see how they do things before going out.
Scuba diving: There are no breaking waves in the scuba diving area. Lessons are available every day on either side of Kuhio Shores. Snorkel Bob's, just up the road from Kuhio Shores, is a good place to contact for lessons. Almost every afternoon, you'll see as many as 20 scuba divers in the water at one time just to the east of Smokeys surf break, or on the East side of Kuhio Shores. The scuba diving companies issue wetsuits, fins, flotation devices, and all other necessary gear.
Tide pools: During low tide, visitors can enjoy exploring the tide pools that are located in the volcanic reef just 35 feet from our Kuhio Shores condo. All types of marine life exist in the tide pools. The volcanic rock can be sharp in places so it is adviseable to wear footwear. On incoming tide, when the surf is large, use caution. The algae that grows on the portion of the reef that is normally underwater is very slippery.
Restaurants: One of the best restaurants on the Island of Kauai, The Beach House Restaurant, is just a few steps from Kuhio Shores. Every evening, as many as 100 people will gather there for happy hour and to watch the sunsets; sunsets that you can see from your lanai, or from inside our Kuhio Shores condo itself. Many other great restaurants are walking distance from Kuhio Shores, or less than a three minute drive into Poipu. If you prefer to barbecue your meals, Kuhio Shores has several propane fired barbecues located on the property.
Weddings: On any evening in the summer you might see people getting married on the lawn at the Beach House Restaurant, or if the tide is low, on the volcanic reef mentioned above. If you intend to get married while on Kauai, you might want to call The Beach House Restaurant to make arrangements for the use of their property. The ocean and sunset views from the lawn of the restaurant is as good as it gets anywhere!
Golf courses: There are three golf courses in Poipu Beach. The most challenging golf course is the Poipu Bay Golf Resort, located next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The Kiahuna Golf Course is a 1/4 mile inland from the Kiahuna Plantation Condominium Resort. All golf courses are three minutes or less from Kuhio Shores.
Kauai Hotels: The Hyatt Regency Hotel and the Sheraton Hotel are the two major hotels in Poipu Beach. They both have beautiful grounds. Unfortunately, the rooms at the hotels don't have kitchens. And the windows in the hotels don't take advantage of the views. The views at Kuhio Shores are much better than the views that you find at the Hotels in Poipu. The hotels in Poipu are also much more expensive than our Poipu condo rentals.
Car Rentals on Kauai: All the major car rental companies are located at or very near the Lihue airport on Kauai. Some are cheaper than others. It is best to go onto the Internet and do your searching before arriving on Kauai. The best deals I've gotten have been through a local guy that owns 30 or so cars. His name is Lou Johnson. You can call him at (808)346-5436. Please tell him I sent you (I get a better deal on my car rentals if you do).
HAVE A GREAT VACATION IN POIPU KAUAI, wherever you decide to stay!
Rental Rates at Kuhio Shores: Two bedroom, two bath oceanfront condos at Kuhio Shores vary between $275 - $395 nightly + 13.42% tax. Completely remodeled one bedroom rates start at $225 nightly. The cleaning fee is $100. CONTACT INFO: Don Brown 1017 Iris Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760)438-8360 EMAIL: Serfbum@aol.com
Kuhio Shores rentals, by owner, on the sunny south shore of Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii. To see our rental properties at Poipu Shores, click on any Poipu link above.
