As everyone else has noted, the location and view is the whole deal here. Weâve stayed at Puu Poa as well as Pali Ke Kua, and in many ways prefer PKK, especially #118. The size is perfect for a couple â bedroom, bath, and common areas are all just right, and though some reviews noted that the furniture wasnât that comfy, we found it fine for the times we were inside. Youâre there to be outside, and the lanai and grass area are more than ample for outside living.
The kitchen is a fairly tight space, but we werenât there for extended team cooking â and it was well-equipped as others have noted. They even have a blender that worked perfectly for morning smoothies! The cooking utensils are ok, not great, but they worked well enough for our meals. And also of note â there are two charcoal grill pits located almost at the end of the beach path. Just get some MatchLight or other fuel at the Ace or Foodland in Princeville (or at Walmart or Safeway in Lihue) and youâre all set. Just know that the path is no joke â well-paved but super steep for my older knees ;) No real BBQ tools in the kitchen but a serving fork worked in a pinch.
Also as noted, in PKK you can hear everything the upstairs neighbors are doing if youâre on the ground floor. This was really only an issue for us with the first set of upstairs guests during our stay, who seemed to relish stomping around a lot. More reason to spend time enjoying the views, surf sound and resident nenes (Hawaiian geese) outside!
Others have mentioned that the unit is well stocked with beach and snorkeling gear. Just to confirm â two sets of masks and snorkels, three sets of flippers (two L-XL and one S-M), two cooler bags, a large beach tote, boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrella, two sets of beach towels⊠seriously, you donât need to bring your own gear unless itâs super high-quality or youâre particular about not using shared equipment.
Also of note â thereâs a policy of no smoking within 20 feet of any common property on the grounds. This isnât found in the description or house rules here on VRBO, but itâs clearly stated in the binder in the unit. Just FYI.
The REMAX management is top notch and goes above and beyond in their communication, which is always appreciated.
It was a fantastic eight days in early October, and just what we needed. We hope your your stay as much as we did!