We stayed at the Poipu Crater Resort in March 2004 and had a wonderful time in spite of rainy weather. The accommodations worked wonderfully for 2 adults and 2 teens; spacious, well equipped, and private. The landscaping is lush and adds to the feeling of privacy. The kitchen was well equipped and included a blender, coffee maker, microwave, decent knives, better than average cookware and storage containers. Beach umbrellas, chairs and 2 coolers were included. TV and CD player were a hit with the teens. Beaches are about a 15 minute walk. I wouldn't recommend any of the Poipu beaches if surfing or boogie boarding are you thing, too many rocks left from the last hurricane. However, snorklers and toddlers seemed to have a great time. On-site tennis at the Crater and even better tennis facilities are available at the nearby Poipu Kai which is also part of Suite Paradise. We had a great meal at the Poipu Broiler, also part of the whole complex. The location was good for visiting other parts of the island. 30-45 minutes to western beaches. 60-90 minutes to hiking at the northernmost part of the island. We would definitely come back to these condos.