On our first full day here, we saw a seal on the beach, one block away. On our second day, we watched the sun set over Poipu Beach. On our last night, we enjoyed a beach walk with a full moon, and sat near a turtle resting on the beach. On our last day, just before heading out to the airport, we spent the morning on the beach, where there were two Hawaiian Monk Seals resting on the sand.

These are the kinds of experiences accessible from this great place to stay in Poipu.

Aside from its convenient location near one of the best beaches on Kauai, Hideaway Cove Villas offers superb amenities and friendly service.

The rooms and bathrooms are all updated and very clean. All bedrooms are air-conditioned. Also, guests are provided with hotel goodies such as soap, lotion, shampoo, hair dryer, shower cap, etc. so the experience is very much like staying in a nice hotel, with a kitchen! Note that since this is a vacation rental, and not a hotel, there is no daily maid service.

The grounds are landscaped nicely, so many flowers and tropical trees and plants are on-site. They make a great background for photos, or just to look at while enjoying your coffee on the lanai.

The kitchen has all the basic tools you would need, in addition to a grill out on the lanai of every unit. Our family shopped at the Big Save in Koloa Town (8 minutes away) to stock up on food. We cooked breakfast every day, and made dinner most nights.

It is easy to get fresh fish and local flavor nearby. For example, the Koloa Big Save deli counter includes such local delicacies as 4 or 5 different kinds of Poke - a Hawaiian version of sashimi. There are also many fresh fruit stands nearby, so you can try rambutan, sugar apple, or guava just picked from the tree!

Another convenience is the on-site (no charge) laundry room. Perfect for fluffing up beach towels for beach day, or restocking on clean clothes.

The Hideaway Cove also offers concierge services, so they can help you book activities such as helicopter rides, luaus and other activities. They helped us choose just the right luau for our group, and gave us a 10% discount to boot! Also, you can arrange to have your snorkeling gear and boogie board waiting for you when you arrive. No need to pick up or drop off, just leave it in the room.

This would be a great place to stay for couples (they have 1 or 2 bedroom units), families, or large groups. Very very highly recommended for travelers who want an alternative to a resort/big hotel vacation.