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Manualoha Greenbelt & Ocean View Condos, Poipu Beach Kauai

The Manualoha condominiums consist of 52 units spread across 9 buildings in Poipu Beach Kauai. The Manualoha development contains units ranging in size between 882 sqft to 1,557 sqft. These condos range in price for sale between $450,000 to $1,000,000 and make for excellent vacation rentals. There are a mix of original and completely remodeled units. Manualoha #804 is my favorite unit in the development, the remodel is spectacular. Manualoha #801 is currently under construction and heading into the direction of #804. These condos do well as vacation rentals because of their proximity to sandy beaches via the green belt trail just steps from the doors of the Manualoha units. CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT’S FOR SALE AT MANUALOHA.

The green belt trail goes from Brenneke’s Beach near Poipu’s “Baby Beach” (voted as one of the worlds best beaches), to the Grand Hyatt towards the east, while passing through many of Poipu’s finest luxury condominiums and single family home estates. Manualoha condo owners enjoy stunning ocean and mountain views from many vantage points on the property. Access to the pool and tennis is just steps away. As part of the Poipu Kai Association, Manualoha is discretely monitored by security 24 hours a day. For more information about condos for sale within the Manualoha development, please contact Branden Shumate, Broker at (808) 346-1895. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MANUALOHA’S BEST LISTINGS AVAILABLE.

Poipu Shores Oceanfront Condos

If prime real estate is all about location, Poipu Shores Condominiums in Poipu Beach Kauai may be your newly found portfolio addition. Built in 1976, and situated on approximately 7 acres of land, Poipu Shores offers a variety of floor plans spread among 39 stunning oceanfront units. Poipu Shores is comprised of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units with a handful of floor plan variations.  There are 2 floor plans for the 1 bedrooms, 3 different floor plans for the 2 bedrooms, and one floor plan for the total of two 3 bedroom units.  There are a total of five 1 bedroom floor plans. Then there are classes of 2 bedroom, 2 bedroom deluxe and 2 bedroom deluxe town houses. Building C (to the west) has 5 unit with all of them consisting of 2 bedroom deluxe town house units.  There is one deluxe penthouse unit on site.  Currently there are 7 oceanfront condos for sale within Poipu Shores ranging from around $499,000 to $1,300,000.

Poipu Shores is value priced oceanfront property you won’t find anywhere else. Where else can you find a condo this close to the ocean, and with this spectacular of a setting for between 500k and 1.3 million? This project is a short walk to all of Poipu’s beautiful beaches and tropical attractions and is a great ownership opportunity in the district of Koloa on Kauai.

Updates: On On Monday, June 15th, 2009 the grounds and maintenance manager, John Tobin RM had the following input which is being added to our Poipu Shores editorial.

The Poipu Shores RM budget announcement for the AOAO comes in November of each year. Mr. Tobin reported that there are currently some small projects commenced on site at this time, nothing that would constitute major renovation.  Currently, there are no plans for major renovation or assessments in the foreseeable future.

2008 did bring an assessment to the AOAO, all of which has been paid off in a timely fashion. The assessment was for insurance increases and the following major renovations.  Note that each member of the AOAO was charged a portion of the total assessment based on the square foot total of each owner.

• Building A  (concrete structure)  – - Block Spalding repairs on all exterior surfaces, new mauka side railing, new tile on lanais.

• Buildin B – (wood and concrete structure) – Block Spalding repairs on all exterior surfaces, Sologaurd walkway resurfacing, new railings on mauka also.

• Building C – (wooden structure) – Newly tiled lanais, all walk ways redone (sologaurd heavyduty 5/8″ thick surfacing).

In late 2007, the pool at Poipu Shores was upgraded from plaster walls to ceramic tile.

Also, if you are interested in purchasing a Poipu Shores condominium as a full or part time vacation rental, we can provide you with rental income history statements at your request.  Also, for interior photos and free current MLS data for this property and similar properties, please drop us a note using the request form provided below the aerial photograph of Poipu Shores.

Whalers Cove Kauai

Whalers Cove – If you are looking for a spectacular oceanfront condo investment on Kauai, Whalers Cove may be the end of your Kauai real estate search! REVIEW THE NEWEST LISTING AT WHALERS COVE HERE – SEE WHALERS COVE SALES DATA HERE * Just less than one mile south of Poipu’s new Kukuiula shopping center is the laid back sand seekers paradise of Whalers Cove.  Centrally located within Poipu, you have Pk’s Beach, Beach House Restaurant, the National Tropical Botanical Gardens, Spouting Horn, Snorkeling & world class surfing to the west.  Head east from the round about in Poipu and find a variety of white sand beaches, more snorkeling, more world class surfing, a string of wonderful restaurants, a tennis club, Maha`ulepu, Poipu Beach Park, a Baby Beach, Poipu Bay Resort Golf Course and Kiahuna Golf Club. Whalers Cove is also a short 4 to 5 minute drive to the south shores Old Koloa Town, the site of the first sugar plantation in the Hawaiian Islands, where you can find some local eats and fun treats as well as many fun places to shop and galleries to tour. Make sure to click on “View with PicLens” below for an enhanced visual experience of Whalers Cove right inside your browser window.

Whaler’s Cove is a great place to call home base while you explore the many other beautiful nooks and crannies of the Garden Isle. Waimea Canyon, “The Grand Canyon of Kauai”, and Polihale on the west side, Wailua River and all the fantastic shops and restaurants on the east side, and of course the breathtaking beauty of Hanalei on the north shore are just a few facets of this island gem.

Whalers Cove is all about it’s location, solid design and it’s ability to fulfill quality rest and relaxation.  After the hurricane over a decade ago, Whalers Cove underwent a major renovation.  Each units interiors were taken down to the studs and rebuilt from the frame.  Exterior deck tile and heavy duty sliding glass doors were installed for each unit. Word has it that the AOAO made it a priority to get things done right.  Currently, Whalers Cove is heavily insured against peril’s and has strong reserves should repairs need to be commenced.  Many of the AOAO board members are long time owners, some own more than one unit.  Although Whalers Cove is within the Kauai County designated area for vacation rentals, only approximately 1/3 of the 39 Whalers Cove units are currently being used as vacation rentals.  The oceanfront condominiums at Whalers Cove certainly qualify for a special place inside the most discerning of real estate portfolios.

Amenities at Whalers Cove

• On-site check-in
• Knowledgeable on site concierge
• Large living rooms
• On site management
• Ample free parking
• Private telephones with free local calls
• Spacious private lanai
• On site stair access to Koloa Landings Snorkeling Cove
• Gourmet kitchen and dining area
• Jacuzzi tubs in the master baths of most units
• Washer and dryer in every condo
• Daily maid service
• Hot tub and heated oceanfront pool & barbecue’s
• Wolfgang Puck Organic Coffee
• Daily newspaper
• Pool towels
• Safe access
• Cable TV

Thinking of vacation renting at Whalers Cove unit before buying one? Rates include:

Daily Housekeeping providing fresh towels, clean sheets and general cleaning.
On Site check in (You don’t need to go to another office to pick up your key)
On Site Maintenance
On Site concierge services providing assistance with activities, restaurant reservations, tee times etc.

Whalers Cove Resort Fee includes:

Local telephone calls
Parking
Daily coffee
Beach and pool towels
Hi-speed Internet access
Daily newspaper

Whalers Cove Vacation Rental Rates

1 BEDROOM CONDOMINIUM $255-$541 1-2
2 BEDROOM CONDOMINIUM $275-$709 1-6
Resort fee: $15 per day; Rollaway Charge: $15 per night + 4.166% tax; Crib Charge: $10 per night + 4.166% tax

Poipu Kapili Oceanfront Condos Kauai

Poipu Kapili Oceanfront Condos – Poipu Kapili is a 60 unit fee simple condominium resort spanning approximately 5 acres of prime Kauai Real Estate included within one of the world’s most breathtaking stretches of coastlines, Poipu Beach, Kauai.  As a local Real Estate Broker in the vicinity of Poipu Kapili, I made my way over to this oceanfront property for a surprise visit on Friday May 29th, 2009.  Here’s the scoop.

The first thought to cross my mind while stepping foot onto the property was, “management is doing a good job here.”  No, this is not a paid advertisement, that’s the honest truth.  I found the grounds to be very well manicured and nothing stuck out as being overlooked.  While walking around you can see that pride of ownership is taken seriously here and that attention to detail is the norm.  The building’s exteriors were in great shape and appeared to have just undergone a complete copper rain gutter overhaul.  One would never think a rain gutter overhaul could be the icing on a cake, but wait until you see the pictures (click on “view with pic-lens” below).  There was no evidence of deferred maintenance on the structures I observed which is surprising considering the constant battle with salt air .

This property is just the right size. It’s big enough to offer a large pool, two lighted tennis courts, lots of open grass areas, spacious roadways and parking stalls, while remaining small enough to allow an intimate privacy with the tropical surroundings minus crowding.  Each of Poipu Kapili’s low-rise condos offers magnificent ocean views, spacious living quarters and elegant furnishings. Watching passing whales, dolphins, and paddlers right from your windows, the lawn, or your patio is a daily occurrence. 

Since Poipu Kapili is a fee simple condominium development, individual units are able to be bought and sold by private parties.  The on-site vacation rental program is well developed under an experienced management operation and maintains a long list of repeat guests for it’s properties year after year.  The complex is beautifully landscaped with a balanced mix of exotic foliage and organic herbs for guests in the garden.  The staff is friendly and caring offering coffee and pastries every Friday morning starting at 8:30am. If a guest stays for 7 nights or more, they are to receive a mid-week cleaning and the Poipu Kapili housekeeping staff will be in three days during each week to provide fresh towels and to take out the rubbish!

The one bedroom condos offer almost 1200 square feet of living space and two baths.  They also have a king-size bed and many have a queen size sofa sleeper in the living area, allowing for a maximum of four guests in each one bedroom condo.

The two bedroom condos offer enough space and privacy to comfortably accommodate families or couples traveling together.  They offer dramatic ocean and mountain views with private lanais off both bedrooms, living area and dining room. Vaulted ceilings framed with beautiful mahogany wood trims provide an even greater feeling of openness within the interior spaces.  Large lanais provide spectacular ocean views and make the ideal setting for a nap or a quiet spot to read.

Poipu Kapili is located about 5 minutes from Old Koloa Town in Poipu Beach and is a short walk to the Sheraton Kauai Resort and the Poipu Shopping Village.  Kukuiula Village Center, opening summer of 2009, is one of the biggest community upgrades in terms of shopping & dining to hit Poipu in a long time.  In my opinion, Kukuiula is a very big perk for the owners and guests at Poipu Kapili (see our editorial on Kukuiula Development and Kukuiula Village Center).  So, after a long day of some serious R&R, most guests at Poipu Kapili will find themselves wrapping up their day near the sea wall and exposed reef rock trails for the sunset.  If pride of ownership has a reservation in your real estate portfolio, this is the place for you.

Update: On Monday, June 15th 2009 the grounds and maintenance manager Kay Zovanyi had the following additions to our Poipu Kapili editorial.

Re-plastered pool in October 2008 (pool down for one month), job completed just prior to Thanksgiving 2008.  When job was commenced, a portion of the area landscape was removed from the ocean side of the pool.  Contractors required a space for materials and mixing.  After completion the area was upgraded and re-landscaped.

At the end of November 2008, until December 2008, the largest building located at the back of the project was painted.  Also starting at the end of March and finishing near the end of May 2008, building #4 was painted, re-roofed and guttered (all copper gutters and fittings).

Future painting is scheduled for Septemer 2009 which includes buildings #2, #5 and #7.

Shortly after Good Fellows contractors finished major road work on Poipu Kapili Road, Poipu Kapili AOAO planted Sea Shore Grass the whole length of the parking strip to the east.

Concerning re-roofs, painting, and raingutter replacements, Poipu Kapili’s scheduled renovations as a whole are 25% to 30% completed as of June 15th, 2009.  Kay is scheduling renovations to continue with budgets over the next 2 to 3 years to avoid special assessments (rather than completing everything at once).  One should also note that these renovations are scheduled around peek seasons.  According to Kay, no special assessments are foreseen at this point in time.

Kay Zovanyi is the resident grounds and maintenece manager elected to work on behalf of the Poipu Kapili AOAO.  Kay is an architect by trade and demonstrates keen ability to perform within the position she holds.

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Currently there are 6 properties for sale within Poipu Kapili ranging from around $795,000 to $1,350,000.  For interior photos and current MLS data for this property, please drop me a note using the form provided below.

Comments from a few Poipu Kapili vacationers…

“This is our fourth year staying at Poipu Kapili resort, and each year it seems better and better.  We share a two-bedroom condo with our friends from the mainland (who have been staying here for 15 years) for two weeks each year.  The resort is oceanfront, with sprawling grounds, a huge pool, two tennis courts and a short walk to shopping, dining and the rest of Poipu Beach.  It has a serenity we’ve never found anywhere else.  The condos are fabulous!  They have one, two and three bedroom units.  All of them are huge!  Ours was just remodeled this year and rivals the best 5-Star property we’ve ever stayed at.  It has every amenity you have at home.  The service is wonderful, the management makes you feel like family.  We travel extensively and would never stay anywhere else on Kauai!”

“The grounds consists of lush tropical gardens, a wonderful quiet pool, tennis courts, and even an herb garden for guests to cook with!  The ocean is right across a lightly traveled road, so you can watch whales, dolphins, divers, and boats right from your windows, the lawn, or your patio. A seawall strip across from the units is a nightly gathering spot for sunset watchers.”

“As repeat patrons of Poipu Kapili Condominiums, we would highly recommend this complex.  From the caring staff, the beautifully landscaped grounds, the condos themselves (which are all very nicely decorated, clean, quiet and come fully equipped with everything one needs to make their stay feel like home away from home); you can truly sit back and enjoy all that the beautiful island of Kauai has to offer.  There is something for everyone at Poipu Kapili – the swimming pool located in the middle of the complex, some of the best tennis courts we’ve played, outdoor barbecues, whale watching and seeing gorgeous sunsets right in front of the condos.  A minutes walk away are wonderful uncrowded white sand beaches, excellent restaurants, shops, great bars with happy hours and entertainment.  If you are a golfer, there are many courses within minutes of Poipu Kapili that you can enjoy.  We have been to many condo retreats in other holiday destinations, but since staying at Poipu Kapili we have returned many times. This place has it all and in our opinion it’s hard to beat.”

Free High Speed Internet Access is in every Condominium.

Waikomo Stream Villas • Poipu • Kauai • Hawaii

Waikomo Stream Villas (fee simple Poipu condos) has recently become the lucky recipient of a series of major nearby county upgrades.  I can’t think of a single project that has benefited more from the Kauai county improvement plans and the neighboring Kukuiula shopping center progress than this one place!  If you haven’t been to Poipu in a while, you are in for a pleasant surprise the next time you are!

The County of Kauai has recently completed a series of major improvements just outside the door steps of Waikomo Stream Villas (near the center of Poipu in the Koloa district).  Beautiful walkways now meander through a smorgasbord of newly planted & mature tropical foliage which leads toward the recently completed “round-about”, which has visually become the center of Poipu, (where Po’ipu Road intersects with the Western Bypass Road). There is only one crosswalk between Waikomo Stream Villas and what will surely become Poipu’s most popular shopping & dining destinations, the Kukui’ula Village Retail Center.  The Kukui’ula Retail Center is comprised of more than 87,400 square feet of boutiques, cafes and exotic restaurants, a local country store and a weekly farmer’s market.  Kukui’ula Village Retail Center will provide a true island experience that enhances the sense of living for everyone.

A 20-acre parcel on Po’ipu Road has been planned and designed for a multi-use Community Park usable by the public to accommodate a variety of sporting (soccer, football, baseball) and recreational activities. At a future date, Kukui’ula has mentioned enhancing the public park facility near Kukui’ula Bay.  The Community Park is planned to be available for use by December 2010. The Kukui’ula Bay Park is also currently planned to be enhanced by December 2010.

The old Kukui’ula Market is also a nice perk for owners here.  It’s a short walk mauka of the round-about and it happens to be my favorite place for a quick grocery stop.  In Old Kōloa Town there are a number of shops and restaurants, a pharmacy, a hardware store, and another grocery store. For larger shopping needs, box mart stores such as Macy’s, Sears, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Costco and others are located at or very near Kukui Grove Shopping Mall in Lihue, approximately 15 or so miles away.

Preschool, elementary, junior and senior high schools, and a community college are all available in the area for residents of Kukui’ula. The current elementary school, Kōloa School, is located just north of Kukui’ula on Po’ipu Road. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is in Puhi and Kaua’i High School is located in Lihue.

The Kōloa Early School, a part of the Kamehameha Schools, provides early child education for 3 and 4 year olds. This facility is located at 5521 Kōloa Road in Old Kōloa Town.

In addition to the above public schools on Kaua’i, there are a number of private schools covering grades 1-12 in the community including parochial and non-sectarian programs for students of all ages. Island School is located in Puhi behind the Kaua’i Community College. Kula School is located on the north shore. Many of the schools are recognized by the Hawai’i Association of Independent Schools.

The Kahili Adventist School is a privately subsidized school for kindergarten through/including 12th grade.

For secondary education opportunities, Kaua’i Community College is a fully accredited community college offering a range of general education classes, summer school, and some evening courses.

For those interested in the educational facilities, addresses, and other information, please contact us by phone or email to request further information. Schools, enrollment availability and bus transportation to such schools are all subject to change.

Existing hospitals on Kaua’i consist of the Wilcox Memorial Hospital and Health Center, Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital, Mahelona Samuel Memorial Hospital and a satellite facility of the St. Francis Hospital. The Wilcox Hospital is the largest facility on Kaua’i, located in Lihue, which was recently expanded and renovated. Besides the hospital and the main Kaua’i Medical Clinic, there are also various neighborhood clinics very conveniently located across the island. These include Waimea Dispensary and the Kōloa office of the Kauai Medical Group.

Waikomo Stream Villas
2721 Poipu Road
Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii 96756

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Kiahuna Plantations at Poipu Beach • Kauai • Hawaii

Wow is what you will be telling yourself the moment you approach the unprecedented tropical garden paradise of Poipu’s beautiful Kiahuna Plantations.  Not only is Kauai thought of as one of the most beautiful islands IN THE WORLD by the readers of Travel and Leisure Magazine, but in reality, Kiahuna Plantations is one of the many spellbinding tropical enchantments that make the Garden Island of Kauai what it is.

Kiahuna Plantation occupies a commanding beachfront property in Poipu on the sunny south side of the island.  The layout of this picture perfect paradise by the sea is a flashback of Hawaii’s 19th-century plantation past.  The atmosphere is extremely relaxed and carefree.  Swaying palms, shade trees, spectacular weather and warm water are to be expected.  Watch the whales pass all day long while you slowly enjoy a shave ice in the sand!  A pristine stretch of white sand beach invites you to swim and snorkel in the clear blue Pacific.

Historic Koloa Town, the Grand Hyatt and many world class beaches are just a few minutes away.  Explore more of Kauai with a scenic drive west to Waimea, or east to Lihue, the Wailua River, Kapaa Town, and Hanalei on the north shore.

Description of Project:

1. Kiahuna Plantation has 304 units & 430 parking spaces
2. Kiahuna Plantation is a lease hold property
3. The projects documents allow for short-term rentals
4. The association has a lease for off-site tennis courts and swimming pool access
5. There are no time share operations on the property
6. The AOAO does not manage units or provide daily cleaning services
7. The AOAO took control of the property over ten years ago
8. The percentage of delinquent owners is less than 2% and there are no known foreclosures within the last twelve months
9. The property is in a flood zone and carries flood insurance that meets the legal requirements
10. The insurance agent/agency is Insurance Associates, Inc. (808)526-9271

Residential Units

1. Number of units that are primary residence:  < 5%
2. No accurate information is available on how many are used as second homes or are used for investment purposes, but the majority of units are used as short-term rentals.

Commercial Units

Commercial units on property include guest registration, restaurant, and activity desks.

Development:

1. All common areas and amenities are 100% complete.
2. No expansion authorized at this time.

OWNERSHIP EXPENSES

Units #1 through #29 (Buildings #1 – #6):

Association Management:	Castle Resorts & Hotels, Tel: (808)742-2200 Roy Thompson, General Manager
Association Fees include:	Common Area Building and Grounds Maintenance, Common Area Insurance, Repair Reserve Fund ($250,000), Owner’s Liability Insurance ($1,000,000), Owner’s Contents Insurance ($20,000), Owner’s Business Interruption Insurance ($50,000), Security, Cable TV (Basic Service), Refuse Removal, Water, Telephone Switchboard and Electricity
(Phase I)	Units 1 – 29	$1,371.00
Other Expenses:	Wastewater TreatmentTennis & Pool Beach Hut Real Property Tax (see below) Lease Rent (see below)	$28.46 (1 BD) $56.92 (2 BD) $90.20 $10.00 Varies Varies

Units #30 through #448 (Buildings # 7 – #42):

Association Management:	Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, Tel: (808)742-6411 Ron Morin, General Manager
Association Fees include:	Common Area Building and Grounds Maintenance, Common Area Insurance, Repair Reserve Fund, Security, Cable TV (Basic Service), Refuse Removal, Water and Telephone Switchboard
(Phase II) (Phase III-A) (Phase III-B)(Phase IV) (Phase V)	Units 30 – 200 Units 201 – 231 Units 232 – 249 and Units 319 – 336 Units 301 – 318 Units 401 – 448	2009 $1,080.00 $1,080.00 $1,080.00$1,080.00 $1,080.00
(Phase IV) (Phase V)	Units 301 – 318 Units 401 – 448	$1,080.00 $1,080.00
Other Expenses:	Wastewater Treatment Tennis & Pool Electricity Real Property Tax (see below) Lease Rent (see below)	$25.84 $98.10 Varies Varies Varies

LEASE RENT (All Phases): Individual apartment lease rents vary. Units pay a monthly minimum and additional percentage rent. Units are on individual apartment leases and Buyers, per state law, shall receive a copy of the lease and a lease summary for review and approval.

REAL PROPERTY TAX: Real property tax equals approximately 1% of the value of a unit, and is payable in semi-annual installments in February and August.

OWNERSHIP EXPENSES VERSUS RENTAL:The monthly Association fees and other expenses noted above are separate from rental matters. Some homeowners elect to rent their units to offset their expenses. The information presented above does not address rental matters. For further rental details, consult with your realtor and/or the onsite rental companies.

Kiahuna Plantation is located at:
2253 Poipu Rd.
Koloa, HI  96756

TMK (tax map key) info:
Phase II – Kauai TMK# 2-8-017-009; TCT No. 863,306 and 865,307
Phases III-A and IV-A – Kauai TMK# 2-8-016-007; TCT No. 248,934
Phase III-B – Kauai TMK# 2-8-014-018; TCT No. 796,538
Phase V – Kauai TMK# 2-8-017-010; TCT No. 485,517

This information is subject to change without notice.<

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