Hawaiian Chic Crater Retreat-Private crater oasis with a serene pool, near beach

This was far and away one of the best VRBO/rental experiences we’ve ever had. The location is PERFECT for easy beach access. Our daily sunrise walks to Shipwreck/Poipu/Brennecke’s beaches turned out to be a highlight for us - we saw seals, sea turtles, humpback whales, rainbows.. every day! The retreat itself was easy to access and we appreciated the designated parking and grill nearby. This is easily one of the best furnished and supplied stays. The kitchen was not lacking a single thing, lots of bath and beach towels, beach gear, etc. Beds were exceptionally comfortable with plenty of pillows. Modern washer/dryer felt like a true luxury. It’s obvious the owners spent a great deal of money and effort on the decor and furnishings that truly make it feel like a tropical retreat. Our favorite part was the breezy lanai and hammocks! Because of the nice seating area on the lanai, we hardly used the living room, making it much more convenient to use the pull-out couch in the that space as an additional bedroom area. The five of us had plenty of space. 1000% recommend.

The host was very kind and very responsive. The house and location was perfect! The near by beaches were beautiful! We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend staying here! Thank you!

All as expected. Had everything we needed and more.

Fantastic stay. It was great to have so many items available when needed - sun screen, water equipment, bug spray, even tape. Thoughtful, well planned out setup.

This is the second time I have stayed in the complex, the previous stay was in the other half of the unit I stayed in previously. The whole feel of the unit is very upbeat and bright. The decor gives off a tropical feel. Very clean and comfortable. You must try the hanging hammock chairs, they are easier to get into than they appear. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to cook there, no need to go out for meals. I suggest going to the unit before grocery shopping, you will find many things left by previous guests. There is a local grocery store a few miles away in Koloa. Unless you want to shop Costco there is no need to leave the area.

This property was absolutely awesome. It was so quiet and serene. The crater has an amazing breeze that came through the whole place and we were never once too warm. The hamocks on the lani were awesome and i took a nap. The sounds of tropical birds surround you along with all of the beautiful plants. The place was so clean and everything you could imagine that you would need is there. It feels like home. This place is also directly across from the pool. We were there every day drinking coffee. There was hardly ever anyone there except for maintenance. The beds were super comfortable also. It was just perfect and we wld stay there absolutely on our next trip.

We truly enjoyed our stay in this gorgeous Crater location. Beautifully decorated apartment, loved every minute.

The crater was quiet and perfectly located for us. The pool was a good size and we used it often. Designated parking stall in front of unit was convenient. The unit was challenging to find upon arrival in the dark. Overall an excellent location and accommodation.

Great spot close to Poipu Beach/Brenecke’s Beach. Easy to access, great communication with owners. The porch hammocks were great, the kids loved reading in them. Not having A/C took some getting used to, but the fans and the atmosphere was easy to acclimate to.

We loved this place! Beautifully decorated and well supplied. Nice quiet location near Poipu Beach and Old Kaloa Town.

Very clean, extremely well stocked including beach towels, chairs, boogie boards everything you need. Kitchen well stocked as well. Very secluded as advertised.

We have stayed in many different locations in Hawaii and we are pleased to say that this was the best one. The place was clean, well decorated, well stocked with supplies and equipment for sports, beach or pool. Because of the amenities provided, we had a very enjoyable and relaxing experience.

This is our second time we have stayed at Poipu Crater.The location has all the qualities to make our stay so enjoyable.The landscape is beautiful and the complex is quiet and you feel very safe to be staying here.We will definitely be back at this location when we return to Kauai.Larry & Cheryl

We were a family of five adults and loved this condo. It was in a beautiful crater surrounded by trees and plants. It was well stocked with everything you need including toiletries and snorkeling gear, beach chairs and an umbrella. Loads of towels for the bathroom and beach. The kitchen had all the utensils one needs in a kitchen including plenty coffee. If we return to this beautiful island we would certainly try to stay here again. It was also in walking distance of Brenneke Beach. The walk does include a steep hill and as we had surf boards we drove to the local beach where there is plenty public parking spots. I only wish we’d booked more nights!

Lovely lazy lanai mornings and great central location.

It was everything we could have wanted and more!

If you are looking to stay in one of Kauai’s resorts, you can’t go wrong with the Hawaiian Chic Crater Retreat. The location is within walking distance of a nice swimming beach and is halfway between two of the island’s most popular sightseeing areas – The Waimea Canyon and the North Shore. It is about a 10-minute drive to the National Tropical Botanical Garden. Even if you’ve never been to a botanical garden, you really should not miss this one. It is one of the best places to visit on the island. Hawaiian Chic Crater unit #28 was spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything we needed. There’s enough space for 2, 3, or 4 people to live together comfortably. My favorite spot was the small porch surrounded by tropical greenery. It is a great place to have coffee in your pj’s while waiting for the sun to come up. The quiet is broken only by the sound of birds as they start singing in the trees and the occasional crow of a distant rooster. I do not usually book resorts, condos or other multi-family structures, preferring to stay in individual homes on private lots. But the Hawaiian Chic Crater unit offers much more privacy than the typical resort, apartment or condo unit. The neighborhood was quiet though our duplex shared a wall with another unit, it is designed so that neither unit is much aware of the other. If you want to stay in the Poipu area, this is one of the best options.