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Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse

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Smart TV, DVD player
Interior
Dining
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Princeville, HI
  • Place, Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hideaways Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princeville Makai Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Princeville

At this condo you'll be within steps of Hideaways Beach and Princeville Golf Club Prince Course. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and condo features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A balcony, in-room jetted baths and a living room are also available. .This smoke-free condo building offers concierge services and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princeville Golf Club - Prince Course - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Puupoa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse

This spacious top floor condo in the upscale Puu Poa complex on the north shore of beautiful Kauai is located directly next door to the Princeville One Hotel. You'll love the newly renovated oceanfront pool! Also available onsite are tennis courts, pickleball court, and a path to Hideaways Beach. (Note that this beach path is not for the faint of heart. It's steep and often muddy. We recommend the brief stroll next door to the beach in front of the One Hotel. Easy!) This Kauai vacation rental is the perfect place to find your own paradise.

At Puu Poa 405 you'll find a very large oceanfront lanai, furnished with a shaded dining set and your own personal barbecue grill. The views are unobstructed, panoramic, and oceanfront. The master bedroom opens onto a second sleeping or lounging area with a bank of windows that open to bring the ocean and the sunshine straight inside, perfect for viewing migrating whales, dolphins at play, or passing ships. For privacy, the sunroom may be closed off from the bedroom with a set of sliding louver if you've got children using the queen sleeper sofa in the atrium You'll love the view from the king bed in the very spacious master can enjoy the view without even having to get up. The adjacent master bathroom is very large and elegantly remodeled, with a generously sized walk-in shower and jetted tub. The guest bedroom is furnished with a queen bed. Inside the guest bathroom you will also find a washer and dryer.

The living room is comfortably furnished with a large sectional sofa, 55” flat screen TV, and there's even a telescope for close-up whale spotting or watching the surfers. Directly behind the living room, with equally dramatic oceanfront views thanks to the open floor plan, is a fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, a cook top counter island, electric oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, cookware and dishes, blender, coffee maker, and toaster.

As with most homes on Kauai, this vacation rental is NOT air conditioned.

Although this home has internet, the speed and reliability cannot be guaranteed due to the remote location and the service being provided by a third-party.

Note: host requires all guests, whether they book directly or via a third party website, to complete a rental agreement within 3 days of booking.

Hawaii Vacation Rental Registration Number: TA-000-373-7600-01.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 540120110047, TA-000-373-7600-01, GE-000-373-7600-01

Property is also known as

2416-147483

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

Yep, Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse is a short 3-minute walk from Hideaways Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding.

Does Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse have a pool?

Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse has a communal pool.

Is there a private hot tub at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

No, Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

There isn't one on site, but Princeville Golf Club Prince Course is a short 3-minute walk away.

Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is perfect for a relaxing trip to the north shore. Quiet, spacious, close to Princeville and Hanelai - JUST BOOK IT
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith D., PHOENIX

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed a week after staying a week on the south side and we were not ready to leave. This place is beautiful and the pics don't really do it justice. Would definitely stay here again! We did see one whale and several dolphins from the deck. The outdoor grill could use an update but everything else about this place was top notch.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is amazing. One of the highest quality VRBO‘s we’ve experienced when you include the incredible views the beautiful apartment and the amenities. This place was awesome. We definitely plan to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the view and the location. We were able to see whales from our balcony. Condo was very well equipped and spacious! Woukd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

roya s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely well stocked kitchen and the views of the ocean were beyond expectation. The condo was very clean and spacious! Everything promised came through!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

The property was magnificent. The views from the deck are beyond breathtaking. The kitchen is well stocked and there is plenty of room for 2 couples or a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was great, view amazing and great access to fun little beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything important done right

We stayed here for 11 days in March. Overall this property is outstanding. The location is second to none with amazing views access to two outstanding beaches and a large resort hotel. As several reviews have noted the sectional couch in the living room is worn and not comfortable. The sheets in the Master BR were also worn and in need of replacement. Some people may find the lack of air-conditioning to be an issue – however throughout our stay, we were comfortable except during a couple of afternoons when a shower is passed by in the wind died down. The unit is very well equipped in all respects, and the kitchen is equipped with the right amount of the right things that are new and up-to-date. We did have one issue in communications with the management company. They switched out of the app and started communicating through email without giving any notification that they were doing so. This caused some issues with us getting our check instructions in a timely way. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R., Covington, LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful condo as advertised

We (a couple with 2 teenage girls) enjoyed our stay here. The condo is very spacious and could located a short walk from Hideaway beach. The path to the beach is a little steep but very manageable with the roped handrail to assist. We were provided with everything we needed to have a wonderful time including beach chairs, snorkels, mask, umbrella and boogie board.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., Southern Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Loved this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Everything was great as usual- the penthouse views are amazing, the condo is roomy and comfy - kitchen supplies are great and a good selection of games and books are available. The beach chairs were very much appreciated - but we couldn't find beach towels in the same place, and because they didn't look like traditional beach towels, we didn't find them for a day or so until the owner told us where to find them and what they looked like. Our only other inconvenience was difficulty with remotes and accessing cable channels. The instructions provided were inaccurate and not sufficient. We muddled our way through and mostly ended up watching Prime instead. Overall a great place to stay and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

We enjoyed our stay at Puu Poa 405 very much--the views and whale watching were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness

In need of updating and repairs

Fortunately, this was not the first time we were on Kauai (this was our 6th time), so we were not really upset when it absolutely poured rain (like I have never seen before) for six days and six nights - constantly. We had previously done all that Kauai had to offer. If we had not, this would have been a wasted stay. I am not exaggerating. Accordingly, we could not sit out on the beautiful lanai that overlooked the ocean. We could, however, hear the ocean. We absolutely froze the first few nights in the condo as many windows (eight) facing the ocean would not close. The main bedroom television did not work and four days after we reported it, someone finally showed up and said we needed a new cable box. We did not receive one during our stay. Other issues were similarly not addressed until the fourth day of our six day stay. "Property management" was severley lacking. The main bathroom sink faucet sprayed water everywhere. The locks did not work on either the lanai screen or sliding door. The kitchen was lacking in utensils and the bath towels were only average. The owners obviously do not trust renters with nicer things. We also stayed in a condo on Maui and a house on Oahu on this trip and this condo was the worst in terms of thinking of items renters may need or enjoy and in terms of quality. While this condo could be a wonderful place to stay, it needs updating, repairs (rusted mirrors, one large area of the floor was duct taped) and nicer accoutrements.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

But for a clothes dryer,,,

This was our 5th stay in a Puu Poa condo, so we love the location on a bluff overlooking the ocean. We even saw whales the first 3 days! This condo is a little tired compared to others we’ve stayed in. What makes the location special is also very hard on the property, so you have window and door issues from corrosion. Our grandkids loved the pool and Hideaways Beach down the bluff from the condo. Minor issues were 2 non-working toasters (property managers got us a new one in a couple of days) and a barely functional coffee maker. The real bummer was the non-working clothes dryer which was not fixed until the last day of a 10 day stay. This was a big inconvenience.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

That view though

Amazing. Condo exactly as described. The view is priceless. Great easy access to beaches. Loved every second of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin D., SAMMAMISH

View? yes. Big? yes. Needs TLC? Very yes.

The ocean view is unbeatable. Likely the best on Kauai's North Coast. The place is large, too. Lots of room to move around. However, the place doesn't look changed since the 80s and there are a number of deferred maintenance issues: weeds on the lanai, peeling paint, warped floors, rusting bathroom fixtures, etc. We realize that many adjacent condos go for much more pet night (some over 2x), but a little TLC wouldn't cost too much and would go a long way to make the unit considerably more comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious condo with amazing views!

We enjoyed staying here so much. The ocean view was amazing! And the condo was clean and spacious with a large kitchen, which was very nice. There's a long daybed in front of the windows in the den where I took a nap everyday, while enjoying the ocean breeze. There are TWO beach paths, only a 3 minute walk away that take you to beautiful gorgeous beaches. My wife and I loved it here and would highly recommend this condo if you are visiting the Princeville/Hanalei area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views and lots of space

Property was clean and spacious. Views were great! Construction noise from the resort next door each morning but we were already awake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Two thumbs up for Puu Poa

Condo was clean, spacious, stocked well with basic amenities, and one incredible view. Walking distance to Hideaway Beach (one of our favorites), Queens Bath, and Puu Poa Beach. Local pizza and salad joint also a short walk, and pizza was great. Would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Laura C.

Property description should be updated

This was a much anticipated trip to celebrate retirement. We were looking for views, sounds of the ocean and a peaceful stay. The view did not disappoint and the pool area and grounds were nicely maintained. The kitchen was reasonably well-appointed. Pros: Location and views are outstanding. The unit is on the top floor and there are glimpses of Bali Hai from the balcony. The complex was quiet at night. Noise level from construction was high during the day, however. Amenities were mostly sufficient, although we had to purchase hand soap and tissue. It would also have been nice to have access to a few cleaning products in order to keep things tidy. Cons: -Antiquated lockbox - difficult to use. -Check-in was 3:00 and when I arrived at 4:30, the cleaning crew had just arrived. I was told to return after 5:30. After a 6+ hour flight with groceries to unload, this was very inconvenient. The Property Mgr. has responded to this complaint. -General Maintenance: Windowsills and patio furniture were not cleaned. One of the overhead fans was broken, as was a window onto the balcony and the lock on the sliding glass door. -Construction: Noisy during the day, starting quite early. -Important: While the St. Regis Hotel is referenced several times (beach access/amenities) it is actually a large demolition site. There are no services available and beach ingress/egress is risky. The Westin does have a restaurant, but it is 1.5 miles away near the entrance of Princeville.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home and view

We enjoyed our time here! Beautiful home, view, and area! The constant sounds of the ocean waves are missed by us all. We did find a couple items from past guests in the master bedroom that would've been spotted during normal cleaning, so maybe some improvement could be made there, but nonetheless a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Unit!

There were 6 adults in our group and we had a wonderful time in our unit! It was spacious and met all of our needs. The unit was clean, the beds were comfortable and the balcony was great for watching the whales. I have no complaints and would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G., Santa Cruz, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Island Paradise

We absolutely loved our time at this rental. Princeville is such a beautiful area (although, very wet). We loved being able to take long walks, snorkel, read at any one of the nearby beaches, etc. Our family of 6 adults was very comfortable since the condo is extremely spacious. We also loved being so near Hanalei. The owners had lists of day trips and lots of activities. We would definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded Our Expectations

This property is fabulous. Can’t imagine a better oceanfront view! The condo was well equipment and everything working properly.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021