This is a leasehold property. A premier investment opportunity at Kiahuna Plantation Resort — one of Poʻipū’s highest-demand vacation destinations. This beautifully located and thoughtfully upgraded unit is positioned among the best in the resort, delivering exceptional guest satisfaction and proven rental income performance. Featuring a Split-System Air Conditioning unit and new furnishings, this turn-key property is designed to meet market expectations and maximize nightly rates, especially during warm South Shore seasons when AC becomes a premium differentiator. The relaxed island aesthetic, open layout, and spacious lanai overlooking tropical landscaping create an ideal environment for repeat guests and 5-star reviews. Currently operating as a high-performing vacation rental, this unit demonstrates strong, verifiable financial results: 2024 Gross Rental Income: $105,106.67 2025 Year-to-Date (through October): $84,234.30 Positioned for a robust year-end finish and ongoing upward revenue trajectory. Ownership at Kiahuna Plantation includes access to beautifully maintained grounds, Poʻipū Beach, pools, BBQ areas, and the Poipu Athletic Club with fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and resort-style pool amenities — enhancing guest appeal and occupancy strength. The comprehensive HOA simplifies management by covering utilities, resort services, security, parking, and more, creating a predictable and manageable investment structure. Whether expanding a portfolio or seeking a personal retreat with income offset, opportunities like this rarely come available. Top-performing rental units with AC and proven revenue are among the most competitive offerings in Poʻipū. Don’t miss this one — a must-see asset with exceptional returns in a blue-chip resort location.
CondoProperty Type
1974Year Built
$467Price/Sq.Ft.
$2,065/moHOA Dues
Listed by Ilona Coffey• Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kauai
Hikina Kona, located between Lawai Road and Kaumualii Highway, is a coastal and rural Lawai neighborhood with plantation-era textures and ocean-facing trade winds. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lawai Road and Kaumualii Highway junction, where small storefronts, service counters, and roadside fruit stands set a working, local rhythm. Talk Story Bookstore anchors the area with shelves and readings, while Kauai Coffee Company’s estate grounds and tasting room add a distinctly island-grown ritual. Low-slung homes and older cottages mix with garden lots, and the landscape shifts quickly from cane-era fields to salt air. Days tend to orbit around beach time at nearby Lawai Beach and sunset walks toward Spouting Horn. The pace reads calm and practical, shaped by highway convenience and open skies.
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Offer insights
2253 Poipu Rd #156 · $299,000
$297K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $297K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
315 days
The average home goes pending in 82 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.7%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High ceilings
Vaulted ceilings
Blinds
Shutters
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Common area laundry (shared washer/dryer)
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Zoned heating
Air conditioning (zoned)
Exterior features
Outdoor kitchen
Tennis courts
Lighting
Grassy, landscaped grounds
Gentle slope terrain
Home design
Property attached
Double wall design
CPR ownership
Leasehold
Parking
Unassigned parking
Security
Security patrol
Smoke detectors
Construction
Updated/remodeled condition
Exterior area listed as 240
Utilities
Public water
Sewer connected
Electricity available
Cable available
Phone available
Underground utilities
T1 and higher internet
Solid waste disposal included with maintenance fees
No water heater
HOA & community
Association fee (monthly/annual amount listed separately)
Financial info
In use as a short-term vacation rental
Other
Zoning: R-20
Roads: county, paved, private
Electricity and solar
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The Residential District regulates the number of people living in a given area by specifying the maximum allowable number of dwelling units that may be developed on any given parcel of land. In order not to differentiate between economic groups or life-styles, a reasonable flexibility in the type of dwelling units and their placement on the land has been provided; to establish standards governing the development, construction and use of housing and dwelling facilities; to provide opportunity for all groups of persons to obtain adequate housing within each area of the County suitable for residential use in relation to other land uses and consistent with the preservation of natural, scenic, and historic resources; to establish the level of minimum services necessary to assure the adequacy of housing; to encourage a variety of housing types, sizes and densities necessary to meet the needs of all economic groups and to avoid environmental monotony detrimental to the quality of life; and to maintain the character and integrity of communities within residential districts and support residents in continuing to live and raise their families in these neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Park & open space
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Fire Factor
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Heat Factor
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Wind Factor
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1/10 Air Factor
Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years
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Koloa, HI • 96756
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Sun exposure
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2253 Poipu Rd #156
$293,739
$5,261 under list price of $299K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $276K to $649K.