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Poʻipū Condos for Sale

POʻIPŪ · SOUTH SHORE

Poʻipū Condos for Sale

Sunny south-shore condos — oceanfront, family-friendly, strong STR market. Live MLS inventory + the deep-dives on every complex.

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9 featured complexes · hand-written deep-dives

Poʻipū condo complexes

Each profile pulls live MLS units, the AIRROI revenue band, and Henry’s on-the-ground take. Not exhaustive — these are the complexes we cover deeply.

Kiahuna Plantation

Poʻipū

48 Private Condos. Direct Poʻipū Beach. Leasehold, VDA-Approved.

  • 48 private condos out of 333 total units
  • Direct Poʻipū Beach access
  • VDA-approved for short-term rentals
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Kuhio Shores

Poʻipū

75 oceanfront units, 100% VDA-eligible — directly on Lawai Beach, Poʻipū.

  • 75 oceanfront units — 100% ocean views, zero partials
  • VDA-approved for short-term vacation rentals
  • Directly on Lawai Beach — snorkeling and turtle sightings
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Makahuena at Poipu

Poʻipū

79 fee-simple oceanfront units at Kauaʻi's southernmost point. VDA-approved. 2–3BR.

  • 79 units total, 2-3BR floor plans
  • VDA approved — STR eligible
  • Southernmost point of Kauaʻi, oceanfront bluff
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Nihi Kai Villas

Poʻipū

70 units, 6 acres, VDA-approved. Walk to Poʻipū. STR math works.

  • VDA-approved — eligible for short-term vacation rentals
  • ~70 units across 8 low-rise buildings on 6 acres
  • Heated oceanview pool with sunset-facing loungers
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Pili Mai at Poipu

Poʻipū

191 VDA condos. Private garages. Under a mile to Poʻipū Beach — the South Shore STR benchmark.

  • 191 total units — 2, 3, and 4-bedroom floor plans
  • VDA-approved for short-term vacation rentals
  • Private garages in most units — rare for Poʻipū condos
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Poipu Sands

Poʻipū

73 VDA units. Poipu Kai Resort. Shipwreck Beach two minutes out.

  • 73 total units — 1, 2, and 3-bedroom floor plans
  • VDA-approved for short-term vacation rentals
  • Two-minute walk to Shipwreck Beach
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Prince Kuhio

Poʻipū

VDA-approved, under 75 units, Lawai Beach across the street — Poʻipū's compact STR play.

  • VDA-approved: legal short-term vacation rentals
  • Under 75 total units in a 3-story building
  • Directly across from Lawai Beach—prime surf and snorkel
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The Villas at Poipu Kai

Poʻipū

28 villas. Gated Poʻipū Kai Resort. VDA-approved. Rarely listed.

  • 28 total units — intimate, low-density community
  • 3- and 4-bedroom villas with private lanais
  • VDA-approved for legal short-term rentals
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Whalers Cove Oceanfront Resort

Poʻipū

39 units. Direct coastline. VDA-approved. No pets, no partial views.

  • 39 exclusive units — 100% with ocean views
  • 1,400–2,000+ sq ft floor plans, primarily 2BR
  • VDA-approved for legal short-term rentals
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Buyer profiles

Who shops Poʻipū

Vacation rental investor seeking cash-flow in a VDA zone

Your goal is a turnkey unit generating $60K–$120K gross annual rent. You want a complex with established rental management, no owner-occupancy minimums, and beach proximity that drives bookings year-round.

Part-time resident who wants lock-and-leave convenience

You'll spend 6–12 weeks per year on Kauaʻi and need a building with on-site management, secure parking, and low-maintenance landscaping. Poʻipū's dry climate and walkable restaurants reduce logistics when you're off-island.

Retiring couple relocating from the mainland

You're selling a larger home and buying outright with cash. A single-level condo near Brennecke's or Kukuiʻula eliminates yard work and hurricane prep stress. You prioritize owner-occupant communities with stable HOA governance over rental-heavy buildings.

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Henry Beam

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The deep dive

How to actually buy a poʻipū condos

Poʻipū condo inventory spans studio units near $400K to oceanfront three-bedrooms past $2M. Most buildings cluster within a mile of Poʻipū Beach or Shipwreck Beach — walkable sand, no car required for daily use. Fee-simple ownership dominates, though a few CPR conversions exist. Price per square foot runs $800–$1,400 depending on view tier, building age, and renovation level.

Vacation rental eligibility is the critical diligence point for Poʻipū condos. Kauaʻi County's Vacation Destination Area (VDA) overlay allows short-term rentals in designated zones — but individual HOAs can restrict or ban them entirely. Before making an offer, confirm the complex permits your intended use. Check current rental rules using Check Address or request the CC&Rs directly from the listing agent.

Turnover in Poʻipū runs moderate: 80–120 condo sales close annually across all complexes. Peak listing season falls December through April when mainland buyers visit. Well-priced units in rental-allowed buildings often go pending within 30 days. Off-season months (September–November) may offer less competition but thinner selection.

Shopping smart means comparing across the entire south shore footprint — not just the Poʻipū core. Use the Kauai Rental Income Tool to model gross rental yield by complex before touring. Cross-reference HOA reserves and special assessments in seller disclosures. Buildings with deferred maintenance or low reserves carry hidden six-figure risk. The grid above links to complex-specific pages with fee breakdowns and recent sales data.

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