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A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the ocean, a wooden coffee table, a green sofa, and a white cabinet.
A modern room with a large window overlooking the sea, a dining area with wooden furniture, and a telescope on the windowsill.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a table with chairs, a grill, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with a mountain in the background, palm trees, and a person walking.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Princeville, HI
  • Place, Hideaways Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Puupoa Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Princeville Makai Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Princeville

This condo places you next to Hideaways Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Puupoa Beach. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Hideaways Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Puupoa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hanalei River - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Anini Beach - 16 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬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! (IMPORTANT NOTE: The Puu Poa swimming pool will be closed Sept 6 - Oct 1 of 2026 for renovation.) 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.

2026 Travel Advisory: The Puu Poa complex will be undergoing exterior renovations throughout 2026, scheduled to complete in mid-October. Occasional noise is possible. From July through October, painting will be taking place on the ocean-facing side of the complex which may impact privacy, and guests should expect some noise from painters and their equipment.

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.
The condo features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number 540120110047, TA-000-373-7600-01, GE-000-373-7600-01

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

2416-147483

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this condo?

This condo in Princeville is within a 10-minute walk of Hideaways Beach and Puupoa Beach. You'll also find Princeville Makai Golf Club and Sealodge Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

No, this condo doesn't offer parking.

Is this condo next to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this condo, including a jetted bathtub and a smart TV in each condo, and some feature ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

No, but this condo offers jetted bathtubs in all condo.

Does this condo include breakfast service?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

Are there connecting rooms at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

No, this condo doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Lihue Airport (LIH), which is 29.7 mi away (57 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse?

Yes, every condo at Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

Whale watcher's delight! Spacious oceanfront penthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim U.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was great, view amazing and great access to fun little beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

roya s.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Beautiful views

Loved this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Excellent!

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN Z.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Beautiful

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: We love this place. It's perfectly set up for a rental. A few faucets need (attention) replacing and the window units are in disrepair, but it's still one of the best rentals on the property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthur G.

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

A 5 -star Rental

The photos on the site, is what you get. Spent the month of February in this lovely apartment with fine appointments; sheets ,towels beds high quality. A terrific view of a delightful small surf spot and the Pacific beyond. Everything came with it: Snorkel gear, beach chairs, and even a chest of children's playthings.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Great condo

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: Beautiful, comfortable condo in a great location. The condo was clean and fully furnished with high end amenities. We were surprised at all the beach gear. We also liked to use the telescope to view the ocean.The bed was very comfortable as was the living room furniture. Our only issue was not being able to use the balcony much due to a plugged drain, keeping standing water over half the area must of the time. Overall, we could tell the owner has great attention to detail and wants everyone to have a great vacation.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Frank S.

Puu Poa - 405

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Furniture very dated. Toilet in master bath runs frequently due to maintenance issue. Door on clothes cabinet needs track to be fixed. They had windows washers clean windows but no notice ruined make-up that was on bathroom sink.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey H.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will E.

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

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Puu Poa 405

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 stay at Puu Poa 405 was everything we had hoped for. The unit is a little outdated and still needs a few minor repairs, but nothing that would keep us from staying at this property again. Everything we needed was on-site. The condo was very comfortable and made us feel at home. The views are breathtaking from every room and the top floor unit made us feel like we were there all alone.Thank you to Kauai Kahuna Vacations group. Your staff was first class and very responsive. The welcome texts and access to concierge service was next level.We are looking forward to booking our next vacation at Puu Poa.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristan B.

Great Place to Stay with an Amazing View

Rating Details: 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: This was a great place to visit. We loved the view from the deck and the pool. It also was a great location to stay with available parking. We would stay again in this same unit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nicole J.

So beautiful

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: The place was beautiful. Big and spacious. Great views!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

michele f.

Pua Poa 405

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: Wonderful location and amazing views. VRBO staff incredibly efficient and helpful. This unit does not have AC. This unit is a bit tired and needs a refresh. Fine for a short stay,not equipped for a lengthy vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

Nice place

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: Everything was as described. Close to things you needed (food etc. ) Great view!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kevin D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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