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Affordable Luxury in tranquil setting. Walk to beaches, pool, tennis & dining.

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Koloa, HI
  • Place, Brennecke Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Poipu Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipwreck Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Koloa

With a stay at this vacation home in Koloa (Poipu), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Poipu Beach and Keoniloa Bay. .This family-friendly vacation home is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Kauai Museum and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Nawiliwili Harbor.
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What's nearby

  • Poipu Kai Tennis Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brennecke Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Poipu Bay Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Poipu Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Shipwreck Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Broiler - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Point At Poipu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Puka Dog - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Affordable Luxury in tranquil setting. Walk to beaches, pool, tennis & dining.

Step through the door of Hale Mahina Kauai and feel the aloha. The great room is the center of the home and opens onto the expansive screened lanai and the tranquil garden in the private back yard beyond. Both the kitchen and master bedroom also open to the lanai which offers dining on the kitchen end and a conversation area outside the master. The two downstairs bedrooms are on opposite sides of the great room for added privacy. Each bedroom has air conditioning and a TV and there is a 55-in smart HDTV in the great room. The upstairs loft has 2 ceiling fans and a window air conditioner (though the cross breeze through the windows on either side of the loft and the fans keep it quite comfortable most of the year)! For those of you who need to stay in touch with the real world, we offer wireless Internet service. There are ceiling fans throughout, including the lanai. The well provisioned kitchen makes preparing meals at home a pleasure as well as a huge money saver. We also provide everything you'll need to enjoy a day at the beach: snorkel gear, boogie boards, umbrella, cooler, beach chairs, beach towels and more. We also include a pack and play, high chair and jogging stroller for your keiki. A much greater value than a hotel.

Location, location, location! Hale Mahina is conveniently located in the lushly landscaped 70 acre Poipu Kai Resort; which is a collection of single family homes and condos nestled along the paved greenbelt between the Grand Hyatt Resort and Poipu Beach Park. The single family home is a mere 5-10 minute walk from 3 beaches, the Resort's pool, jacuzzi and 8 tennis courts, the Grand Hyatt Resort, numerous restaurants and activities. Koloa town is 3 miles away and offers additional restaurants, shops and grocery stores. Poipu is the perfect jumping off spot for touring this incredibly beautiful island. It is centrally located between the lush north shore and the spectacular west side with its Waimea Canyon and Na Pali coast overlook. At the end of your day of touring or beaching it you can relax on the tranquil lanai with an umbrella drink or walk to Poipu Beach to watch one of the south shore's spectacular sunsets. It's your vacation. You decide!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private lanai. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Start a load of towels

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children must be accompanied by primary renter

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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-061-191-5776-01, 280280450000, GE-061-191-5776-01

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Affordable Luxury in tranquil setting. Walk to beaches, pool, tennis & dining. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location with everything we needed- easy walk to the pool and the beach, kitchen well equipped so we could make a few meals at home and we appreciated being able to do laundry! Kauai was amazing and we recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

Robin T., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
The space was well appointed and location in Poipu terrific. We had repeated difficulties with living room fans-remotes not working properly. Lighting outside was nil and no light above the front door. We replaced it with one in the garage. Our biggest issue.. honestly was louvered doors. No privacy at all… and a louvered bathroom door off the kitchen! Yikes!! Just not appropriate for sharing a house. The upstairs bedroom which we didn’t use, was a loft, not private bedroom with doors.Host was amazingly helpful and quick to respond. Thank you Heather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel M.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sue N., Where do you live? Algoma, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location! So close to beaches loved we could just walk and not worry about parking. The beds were also so comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed along with the gas grill. Heather was so easy to work with we greatly enjoyed our time at the house and would stay here again in the future!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house had everything we needed for a wonderful family vacation! We were so dead to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness
First of all the beds were comfortable. You know how when you’re away from home your back starts to ache for your own bed after a few days. That never happened here. Even after 10 days, every morning I felt like a new person. The AC in the bedrooms was sufficient. It was nice that each bedroom had access to its own bathroom. There were plenty of towels. Having laundry in the house was very helpful. Plenty of soap and oxy clean provided. The host left a nice gift for us, which we used and enjoyed. Having the beach chairs and other items in the garage was really great. I do think the snorkel gear could use a good bit of organizing and throwing out or fixing broken items - and a thorough cleaning, but it sure was nice to have them. There really was everything you could possibly need, even for little kids which we don’t have. The furniture and amenities were nice and made our family time in the house comfortable. We cooked and ate meals together, played games at the table, enjoyed the yard, and escaped to our rooms for alone time. The walk through the neighborhood and through the greenbelt to the pool or beach was a nice easy walk and beautiful. My daughter couldn’t help but pick up fallen flowers and put them in her hair each time we took that walk. The binder with recommendations was great. Also reading other guests entries in the journal helped us locate good restaurants and other tips. Overall our stay here was a great enhancement to our beautiful family trip.
Turtles on Poipu beach
Pool
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N., El Dorado Hills CA

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was super nice and helpful. The house was clean and accommodating. It had everything we needed and more to ensure we had an amazing time on this island.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the ideal location for a trip to Kauai for my family of 8 (6 adults and 2 babies). 2 great beaches were in within 5-15 minutes of walking from the house. Quiet location and easy to main roads. Great shops, coffee and food nearby. Host was very accessible and gave us a kind welcome gift- which we have never received before from any host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

C B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We booked this home for 6 adults. My 16 yr old and 1 yr grandson. The home was wonderful. Close to everything we needed. The garage has ample supply of beach chairs, wagon, umbrellas. I would love to come back and if in the area again would stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kauai Family Vacay 2025

We spent 8 days in Kauai at this very beautiful and comfortable home with plenty of room for 6 adults (3 couples), walking distance to two excellent beaches, and proximity to all the major island sites. Koloa is a cool town located very close by with good places to eat and drink. The house was stocked with excellent quality beach accessories including umbrellas, beach chairs, snorkeling gear, boogie boards, a surf board, coolers, a towable beach wagon, and more. The beautiful and spacious lanai with ample high quality furniture and dining tables was our headquarters for coffee in the morning, and wonderful meals of local seafood. The kitchen was very well-stocked for cooking. Heather was a completely responsive and generous host. We cannot recommend highly enough! Thank you again, Heather! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything they said it would be

The property is beautiful with a wonderful screened lanai and a kitchen with everything you need. We were able to walk to many places and easily navigate to others. The host is very responsive, answering our emails within 5 minutes. Definitely a return to property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and amenities

The house is in the absolute perfect spot, a short walk to shipwreck beach which was never too busy. The house was great, the back lanai perfect for relaxing when it rained (or didn’t). Laundry, kitchen, grill, pool stuff was all great. Would stay here again when visiting Kaua'i!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Poipu home

Wonderful location! Comfortable beds. Lanai is amazing! Close to Poipu Beach, great for little kids! Great local restaurants! Heather the owner is amazing! So helpful! Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed W., Seattle, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away From Home

The perfect house for 6 of us while we vacationed throughout Kauai, but mostly around Koloa and the Poipu Beach area. We were within walking distance of multiple beaches, not to mention a bit longer of a walk to the Village shopping center. The home itself was amazing, making it difficult to leave at the end of our week there. Best of all was the open-air lanai that we used every morning and evening.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen J., Auburn, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our needs

Beautiful place to stay. All of the amenities we could have possibly needed. Great location with a fairly easy walk to pool and beaches. Only issue was a ceiling fan light in the back covered patio area that we could not get to work. We decided it was not worth it to have someone come out to deal with it although the option was given to us by the owner. We loved being able to relax out back in the lanai. If the weather would have been a little better, we would have used more of the beach “toys” available for our use. The back lawn was too wet to enjoy playing cornhole in the backyard. We would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great 2 Bedroom House

Great communicstion. Lots of useful information in the instruction binder. Great amenities, great location. Nice screened back porch for cool evenings.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness

January Sunshine

Your home was excellent for our multi generational family of six vacation. We enjoyed the lanai and the trade winds. We walked to the beaches every day and enjoyed seeing turtles and seals. We liked the well equipped kitchen. We liked the quick response to the shower issue.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Home for a Family Reunion

We absolutely loved our stay at Hale Mahina. The home is spacious and clean and in a wonderful neighborhood. So close to multiple access points of the green belt making it easy to access Shipwreck, Poipu and Brenecke Beaches! The host was extremely responsive and helpful. We had no issues whatsoever and would highly recommend this. While it does not have whole house A/C we did not find this to be a problem with great strong ceiling fans and cross breezes - enjoying the truly fresh air! Absolutely love the lanai - so wonderful for relaxing.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken G.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

shad m.

Liked: Cleanliness

First trip to Kauai

House is fantastic!! Clean and comfortable with everything you need. Close to beaches, shopping, golf. Close drive to Port Allen, Waimea Canyon and Lihue Airport. Great communication with host. Would definitely stay here again! Thanks Shad and Nancy M, Penalosa, Ks.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Haven

We loved our stay at Hale Mahina! The property was appropriately advertised as being a short walk to Poipu Beach, and we took advantage of that convenience, getting up before sunrise so that we could catch the honu before they returned to the sea. The house is an equally nice walk in the opposite direction from Poipu Beach to the Grand Hyatt, which has some bench swings where you can watch the waves come in. The home is clean and spacious, and has a lanai to die for - we spent most of our "chilling" time on that lanai when we weren't off sightseeing somewhere. The one thing I might say is that the cushions on the lounging furniture of the lanai easily slip down, causing some discomfort if you intend to sit for a long time. We were often propping up the support with other pillows from inside the house. The property has a primary bedroom, a second bedroom and a loft, each with an in-window A/C unit. There is no central air in the house, and this was somewhat of an issue for my friends, who wanted the house cool in every room, but a blessing for me, as I much prefer the tradewinds to AC. Several ceiling fans exist throughout the house, in each of the rooms and on the lanai, allowing for a constant breeze to circulate throughout the place. Owners Heather and Dennis were very responsive to our needs, and were very concerned that we enjoy our stay, which we did! I can't wait to come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Berkley

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

We had an amazing vacation on Kauai. This house was perfect for our group of 4 ladies. We spent our mornings either on the lanai or sitting on the front porch. Everything was perfect and we couldn’t have been happier. Mahalo
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home base for a trip to Kauai

We really enjoyed staying here. Short (5 min) walk to the beach and pool. Plus centrally located to all the activities either on the east or west sides of the island. Also they provided beach gear including umbrellas, beach chairs, snorkeling gear, a beach wagon and rolling coolers. We have to say the lanai was a hit and much of time at the house was spent out there. We would definitely return to this house in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in beautiful island

Did not disappoint. Great home, everything you needed for stay including all you need for a day at the beach. Did not lack anything. Owners thought if everything, including extra towels, bath items, pantry items. Great place. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024