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Experience a true Kauai paradise at The Catbird Seat, the closest vacation rental to Poipu Beach and Brennecke Beach. This private oasis offers exquisite ocean views, lush tropical gardens, and island-style furnishings. Enjoy your own hot tub on the lanai or relax in front of a big-screen HDTV with WiFi available throughout.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

The Catbird Seat -Closest Vacation Home To Poipu Beach - 100 Ft Away!!! Pool!!

  • The Catbird Seat private paradise home is the closest location to Poipu Beach and Brennecke Beach of ANY vacation rental. 2 Bedrooms sleep 4. Your choice of twin beds or a King in the 2nd bedroom.

    This ideal spot is just across from the world famous Brennecke Beach and Poipu Beach Park. It is located on the corner of Hoone and Kuai Rd so just step across to the beach and beach park!

    With its lovely island style furnishings, lush tropical gardens and exquisite ocean views over a small beach frontage road, this home offers a true paradise for your Kauai vacation. From your front covered lanai, watch the boogie boarders, whales, turtles, and dolphins. Then step across the road and you are there! Beach towels, umbrella, cooler, and chairs are provided.

    The small tropical garden front yard gives you just enough privacy while relaxing in your private hot tub, yet preserving your ocean view while dining or relaxing on the full length lanai.

    Amenities in this 1400sf home (plus 830sf of lanai) include private driveway parking, air conditioning, two spacious bedrooms with baths, a large great room, kitchen with eating bar, washer/dryer, outdoor shower, and stunning IPE wood flooring throughout.

    Enjoy big screen HDTV , WiFi, two large walk-in showers, and a BBQ on the back lanai.

    You have member privileges at the nearby Poipu Beach Athletic Club. Resort style swimming pool, tennis, basketball, weight room, fitness classes....included! Just a 15 minute walk away. Nothing is too good for our guests!

    This home location can't be beat. Only 3 or 4 oceanfront homes in Poipu actually have a beachfront. Then try to find a restaurant/deli/bar or stores just a short walk away! No problem from here! The Poipu Beach Park lifeguard station is a three minute walk away where you can swim, watch sea turtles at the baby beach, and also experience some of the best snorkeling on the island. Brennecke's beach front restaurant is a two minute walk away -where ocean view dining and happy hour is only surpassed by The Catbird Seat!

    No check-in Dec 25 or Jan 1.

    For a less spendy stay, view our other listing - VRBO# 379158 for a deluxe condo at Nihi Kai Villas -just down the street.

    You will receive an e-mail 3 days prior to check-in which will include maps, keylock codes, and other info you will find useful during your stay.

    Your quote from vrbo will include tax of 4.19% State GET, 10.25% State TAT, 3% County TAT, .52% County Get on Room rate and fees.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outdoors only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Rules

No check-in Dec 25th or Jan 1

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outdoors only

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
On-site 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
Property Registration Number TA-204-669-7472-01, GE-204-669-7472-01, 280180230002

About the area

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa. Lawai International Center and Kilohana Plantation are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Poipu Shopping Village and Shops at Kukuiula. ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and CJM Country Stables are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Koloa travel guide
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Koloa, HI

What's nearby

  • Brennecke Beach
    Brennecke Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Poipu Beach
    Poipu Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kiahuna Beach
    Kiahuna Beach
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Maha' elepu Heritage Trail, near Shipwreck Beach, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
    Shipwreck Beach
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Poipu Kai Tennis Center
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brennecke's Beach Broiler
    2 min walk
  • The Point At Poipu
    17 min walk
  • Puka Dog
    2 min walk
  • Lappert's Hawaii
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Catbird Seat -Closest Vacation Home To Poipu Beach - 100 Ft Away!!! Pool!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Catbird Seat -Closest Vacation Home To Poipu Beach - 100 Ft Away!!! Pool!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Catbird Seat -Closest Vacation Home To Poipu Beach - 100 Ft Away!!! Pool!! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Catbird Seat -Closest Vacation Home To Poipu Beach - 100 Ft Away!!! Pool!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Catbird Seat -Closest Vacation Home To Poipu Beach - 100 Ft Away!!! Pool!! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Catbird Seat -Closest Vacation Home To Poipu Beach - 100 Ft Away!!! Pool!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Poipu holiday home is just steps away from Brennecke Beach and Poipu Beach. Poipu Kai Tennis Center and Moir Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

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The Catbird Seat -Closest Vacation Home To Poipu Beach - 100 Ft Away!!! Pool!! Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 144 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location on the south side IMO. The best boogie boarding and great snorkeling are literally across the street. The house is comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a perfect location across the street from the beach. We felt so lucky to be there and to sit on the porch and watch the water and then walk across the street to Poipu Beach and Brennecke Beach. The house was beautiful, well-designed, spacious, and very comfortable. Everything we needed was there, including beach chairs and snorkels. This is an amazing place. We hope to come back.
View from the large porch
Sea turtles at Poipu Beach across the street from the house
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess

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

Getaway with the parents beachside

The space was wonderful, clean and comfortable. Being able to walk out the door and onto the beaches was especially easy for my parents after many hikes to beaches. The proximity to amenities and nearby towns made it convenient for local adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

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

Beach view

Awesome place to stay. Beach view. Close to lots of different things to do. We had a great time there
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jannean G.

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

Best View on the Island

Wonderful property with an amazing view of the beach!! We never wanted to leave the porch!! Would absolutely book this house again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill Z.

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

Amazing, Again!

This was our second stay at this property, and it was as delightful as the first time. This place has everything I look for in a vacation rental, including an amazing location, a well-equipped kitchen, comfy beds, good water pressure in the shower, and lots of beach gear.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

As Advertised!

Everything was as exactly as amazing as advertised. My wife and I had a great anniversary trip and would love to come back with our family in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

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

Great stay at a perfect location

Property as described, the whole house and an excellent lanai overlooking the ocean - which you really can see (easily) and it takes 30 sec to walk to the beach. Outdoor shower is great for keeping sand out of the house. Fast wifi, sounds of surf all the time, and easy to get to the shops in Poipu/Koloa. Make sure to stop at Da Crack!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Perfect getaway

This property had every convenience you can need or want! We were steps away from the beach, yet far enough away for seclusion and peace. We absolutely recommend 100%!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

Family Vacation

The location of this house is great. The pictures in the listing are accurate - it is right across the road from a beach and has water views from the deck. The house has everything you need to cook but there are also a few places you can walk to for meals. We really enjoyed sitting on the back deck with the amazing view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Fantastic House across from Brennecke’s Beach

My mom and I absolutely loved our stay at The Cat Bird Seat! My mom first visited Poipu Beach back in the 1970s. She remembered body surfing at Brennecke’s Beach and wanted to return. This was an absolutely fantastic location and we could scope out the surf at Brennecke’s right from the deck. We enjoyed taking in the sunset from the hot tub on the deck and walking to dinner in the evenings. The house was spotlessly clean when we arrived and more spacious than the photos. The gorgeous view of the ocean really let us know we were on vacation! Highly recommend and hope to return someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Comfortable home in great location!

We have just returned from an 11-night stay at The Catbird Seat and had a great time! The home is exactly as pictured and in an ideal location for enjoying the park and nearby beaches. We enjoyed the sunset each night from the expansive lanai. We really appreciated the well-stocked kitchen as we prepared all of our meals at 'home', and though we didn't use them, appreciated all the beach stuff (umbrellas, chairs, boogie boards, etc.) available for our use. Communication with the host prior to our stay was easy, and though we had no need to contact her, we were given contact info for a local person who could help with any problems should they arise.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette J.

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

Perfect Beach House & Location

My husband, son, & I loved this location and the house layout. I loved having the A/C as an option for those extra hot days when unpacking or getting ready. We stayed in Oahu near Diamond Head then on the North Shore of Kauai at Hanalei Bay and this house was our fav. Just our style and vibe. Love the deck and outdoor shower area. Appreciated the beach chairs and other accessories. Owner was responsive, helpful, and made check in and out very convenient. Do recommend and would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Great for our family with teens!

I am so happy we went with this location. I was worried about the parking in front for the beach but they have built the garden in a way that it is not annoying and still feels very private. You can't even tell people are there most of the time! The house had everything we needed and I liked the rooms being on different sides of the house so the teens had their own space. We loved having the variety of the best beaches in walking distance and the wagon made it so easy to get the gear down to the beach. I would definitely stay here again if going to Poipu!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

We Love The Cat Bird Seat!

We really loved staying here. The house met our needs completely. The location is unbeatable. The view is incredible. The beach is mere steps away. Too often places have too few towels, too few place settings, etc. This was NOT a problem here. Everything about this house feels generous, including the access to the Poipu Beach Athletic Club. Our kids lived in the pool when they weren’t in the ocean. We would love to stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jatana G.

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

Best VRBO in Kauai!!!

This house is the best place we have ever stayed in!!! Everything was perfect inside and out! We loved being right across from the beach and a few blocks from restaurants and turtles! The yard was amazing and kept the porch clocked from the road and passersby. We loved sitting in the porch and feeling like we were sitting on the beach but with all the conveniences of home! I would rent this home every time! I can’t say enough about the location and quality of this house! One room has a king and the other two single beds. Keep that in mind so you can ask them to put them together if needed. This house could not be better! Thanks for offering it on VRBO, it made our trip!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joyce s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place we loved every minute.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was incredibly nice inside and out. The deck is perfect for sitting and watching the waves, the beds are comfortable, the kitchen has all you need - it felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

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

Spring Getaway

Always a pleasure to stay at Catbird Seat
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Tremendous location and a wonderful place to stay!

Great property, fantastic view and extremely well taken care of by the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie_D S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house at the perfect location. A dream come true!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great house in great location

Love this house - we will be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy T.

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

Best vacation and location

Can’t beat this location❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

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

Cat Bird Seat is Heavenly

We love staying at the “Cat Bird Seat” and look forward to every chance
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

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

Great location, beautiful house

We loved waking up to the sounds of the waves and watching the ocean from the porch. The house was very comfortable and well equipped and location can not be beat! Loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023