The visit was great, and Poipu Sands is a perfect location on the south shore.
Nestled between the two commercial monsters (Hyatt & Points of Poipu), Poipu Sands is a super quiet, relaxing property. You’ve got everything you need (peace and quiet, pool, BBQ, well maintained grounds), without the chaos the neighboring properties have.
The condo is perfect for two people, the building is elevated on the property so you’ve got a great view of the grounds, and beach (from afar). If you have the windows open you’ll hear the waves crashing on the beach. We spent a lot of time on the back patio relaxing, listening to the waves (and not listening to people).
It’s an easy 10 minute walk to Shipwrecks Beach (in front of the Hyatt), whether you’re headed to the beach, or up the cliff for hiking.
Shipwrecks had great waves all week (I go to relax and surf), needless to say I surfed everyday the entire week.
You can rent any size or shape surfboard at the shop next to Bennecke’s (3-4 minute drive) for $90 a week, much better than doing the airport board drag (plus the $150 each way for the board).
The condo had all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay, again, if you open the windows on the front and back of the condo, the ocean breeze usually blows straight through the place making it comfortable.
If you’re into the big commercial, maid service environment, this isn’t for you, this condo is for those who want to come to Kauai, relax, and get away from the hustle, and bustle of tourism. You can get all that driving around the island, but coming back to Poipu Sands is finding peace.
September is a great time to go, we might have seen 15-20 people (at different times) in the entire six building complex during our entire stay, talk about peace of mind 🙂
Recommended!
JD – Ventura CA