Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach

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AERIAL SHOT OF HALE KAI WITH SUNSET IN THE BACKGROUND

LANAI OCEAN VIEW AND OUTDOOR DINING AREA

10.0Outstanding

(60 Ratings)

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I ..."

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(60 Ratings)

House in Poipu, HI

100 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

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Hale Kai in Hawaiian means “ocean house” as there are spectacular views of the coastline and a white sand beach from every room. This home sleeps four with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and laundry facilities. It has a spacious kitchen and dining area and comes with cable T.V., DVD, stereo, and a fully equipped kitchen. King and 2 twin beds. Air conditioning for bedrooms and living room!

“A Smith-Waterhouse Beach Home” This home is located on property that has been in the family since 1850. Learn about this missionary-doctor family history in the book, “100 Years of Healing” by Evelyn Cook.

Need more space? Hale Kai's sister house, Hale Moana, is connected via a breezeway with a privacy wall on the back lanai. Enjoy being steps away from family or other members of your group and sharing all Kauai has to offer. Search our website for Hale Moana under the two bedroom category for more information or visit -

(Receptions, Luau's and Parties of any kind are strictly prohibited)

This property includes beach chairs, beach towels, a cooler and umbrella. Please feel free to call us if any of these items are missing during your stay.

*Reservation Fee of $150.00 is non-refundable upon cancellation. Please see guest rental agreement for all reservation requirements/conditions.

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TVNC #1290

GE/TA #063-636-6848-01

This property is in a Tsunami Evacuation Zone. In an event a tsunami is detected as probable by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the Office of Emergency Preparedness of the County of Kauai will make the same known by sirens. Please evacuate Poipu in accordance to the evacuation plan provided to you prior to taking occupancy or that is located in the Guest Information Guide on property. We strongly encourage you to read the plan prior to taking occupancy.

Amenities at Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Poipu, HI

Nearby attractions

Hanalei Valley Lookout

23 mi

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Top rated by guests

10.0Outstanding

(60 Ratings)

Lorin P.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(60 Ratings)

House in Poipu, HI

100 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Poipu, HI

Nearby attractions

Hanalei Valley Lookout

23 mi

About this house rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(60 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect location in Paradise!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful house and beach. Access is central to all the good stuff Kaua’i has to offer. By far our best trip to the islands because the house and private beach are so amazing.

10.0 / 10.0

8.0 / 10.0

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was as picturesque as advertised. Homely, serene and beautiful. What wasn't mentioned in any detail is that one cannot go swimming or even wading as this particular beach. Rocks that appeared ankle deep kept one out of the water. Communication with property management could be improved.

10.0 / 10.0

I've never stayed at a place with such an amazing location. It was expensive and worth every penny. Not only are you on the beach in a quieter area of the south shore, but can easily walk to the market or shops for anything you need or dinner. Yoga on the lawn, sea turtle on the beach daily. Just a lovely place overall for a dream vacation. Bed, couch and other furniture could be more comfortable, but the sound of the ocean helps drown out those minor things.

10.0 / 10.0

This wonderful beach house was perfect for our family of four. We spent hours on the lanai, staring at the ocean, and even more hours a few feet down on the beach. The photos are great, but do not even do it justice. It is just beautiful there. The home was very comfortable, well equipped and extremely well managed, and we will definitely be back. Thank you for an outstanding stay!

8.0 / 10.0

The view from every room in the house is spectacular. The proximity to the water/beach is unbelievable. The long lanai is perfect for hanging out, with plenty of outdoor furniture (table, chairs, chaise lounges), and beach gear. The kitchen and bathrooms are well-stocked. We rather enjoyed the resident chickens with their wake up calls. There are only two things that marred an otherwise perfect stay: 1) the house has only 4 beach towels and the management indicated that it is the limit after we asked for more. So, if you have a beach day, go to dinner and have a boat/scuba type tour where you need towels early next morning, it is a little stressful to have to remember to squeeze in laundry (on vacation, and they have a no washer/dryer policy after 10PM). 2) I got eaten alive our last night of our stay during the night- approximately 20+ bites, and by the pattern of the bites, it seemed to be bedbugs. I told the management and they responded with concern, indicating that they would have maintenance check it out. We had two sightings of waterbugs/roaches but I know that it isn't all that unusual so close to the water. Prior to and at the time of check-in, I inquired about a mid-stay cleaning service that I could pay for, but the management never got back to me.

10.0 / 10.0

This was such a peaceful bungalow with the ocean as your front yard. Everything was wonderful, we would definitely come back to this place again. There is A/C in each bedroom and in the main room but we only used the one in the bedroom and enjoyed the breezes coming off the ocean. We saw a giant green sea turtle come up on the beach right in front of the house one day but I would not say this is a great spot to snorkel out front but is still a great beach and a perfect area for little babes to play in the water. Here is a strange, albeit important point for those of you who the bugs love - every time we go anywhere, I am covered in bug bites while my husband is completely unscathed but not the case here! I didn’t have to use bug spray one time, there was just enough breeze to keep them at bay. Made my week! Mahalo for an amazing stay.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved everything about this home and will definitely be back! Sunsets are a perfect 10!!!! Only thing I would suggest is the beach out front is very rocky so I’d bring water shoes. We ended up running to Walmart (20 min away) and bought some for $10! Mornings were peaceful and quiet. We can’t wait to come back and stay here again!

10.0 / 10.0

Management absolutely wonderful. Very responsive. House is close to shops, restaurants and a number of snorkel/surf spots. You can actually do a little snorkeling right on Baby Beach. Needed to take recycling items to bins at Brennake Beach… super easy.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect house, location & amenities. 5th time to Kauai -,first time at this wonderful home wouldn’t think of staying anywhere else next trip. House has a warm welcoming feel, stocked with everything you need to enjoy the ocean. Unbelievable view, great sunsets, nice uncrowded beach. Management company attentive.

10.0 / 10.0

The photos and description say everything you need to know about this place. It's literally just a few steps from the sand on Baby Beach, where it's not only great for little kids, but the snorkeling is deceptively really good. It's also walking distance to the shopping center with Longs Drugs and many shops and restaurants. We ate take-out or cooked on location because the views just can't be beat. Why would you want to go anywhere, when you have the best access and views just outside your lanai? There are resident chickens, geckos, egrets, and many birds that come to enjoy the lawn. Turtles regularly swam up on the beach to rest and sunbathe. The interior is decorated nicely, good furniture and two bathrooms are nice for our family of four (two teenagers). Parking and access is easy, and Garden Isle Properties is great to work with. I noticed the coffee maker carafe was cracked and they had a brand new coffee maker for us on the front porch by the next day. Just outstanding service and communication.

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding vacation!

Outstanding vacation!

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing Beachfront Property

Amazing Beachfront Property

We loved the ocean view and beach front access in a quiet neighborhood close to shopping and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic house on Baby Beach

Fantastic house on Baby Beach

10.0 / 10.0

Best Location

Best Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is right on Baby Beach. We were able to walk out and snorkel and even saw two sea turtles resting on the beach one day. The location was perfect for our family.

The management company was amazing. We were greeted with a bouquet of local flowers and a very detailed binder full of information. We had a few issues while staying and they responded immediately and resolved things quickly and with a gracious spirit.

As any rental, there are pros and cons. Location is great and house had beach chairs, body boards, beach umbrella and a variety of snorkeling gear (though we chose to rent our own). The house does not have air conditioning which was fine in April, between the winds and ceiling fans we were comfortable in the 70-80 degree weather but if you want AC this might not be the house for you. There was a gecko that got into the house and would chirp but we were assured that it was pretty common. We appreciated a full kitchen and washer and dryer. It's not the most up to date house in terms of style but everything was in good working order.

We loved it so much we booked it again for next year! We can't wait to return.

10.0 / 10.0

Just great

Just great

10.0 / 10.0

Kauia vacation!

Kauia vacation!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful Spot!

Beautiful Spot!

The location of this house is superb; we spent every morning on the lanai with our coffee, enjoying the sight and sounds of the waves. Baby Beach is not a great swimming beach for adults (very shallow, mostly rocky bottom) but it's great for kids and there's a long sandy strip to set up chairs. The beach is popular with locals and tourists, so be aware that you'll frequently see folks cutting across the lawn and on the beach in front of you. The sun on the lanai gets ferocious at about 3-4 pm, but there is a sun shade to cut down on some of the heat. The house is easy walking distance to a shopping center with some great take-out spots (Savage Shrimp!) and also some great restaurants (Beach House!), and we enjoyed getting food and bringing it back to the house for a fabulous dinner on the lanai. The house is well stocked with beach supplies (chairs, towels, snorkeling gear, boogie board, and even reef shoes) and kitchen supplies (real coffee maker, ice machine, all the cooking utensils & pots you might need), the beds are comfy, and the water pressure is good. Don't hesitate to book this place. It's great.

10.0 / 10.0

My favorite place on earth !

My favorite place on earth !

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic Experience! Wonderful Home!!

Fantastic Experience! Wonderful Home!!

The house was spotless and had everything we needed. Location can’t be beat. Communication was excellent. The whole family had a wonderful time. Would definitely rent again. Thank you so much!!

10.0 / 10.0

Family Vaca

Family Vaca

10.0 / 10.0

Poipu Paradise

Poipu Paradise

We’re making plans to come back already! One of the best locations on the island for your Poipu pleasure! Five stars, baby!

10.0 / 10.0

Does not get any better

Does not get any better

This is far and away the best VRBO we have ever stayed in. It's not the fanciest or newest or most technologically advanced, but that's kind of the point. This is an old school, cheery, relaxing beach house set on a pristine beach within walking distance of shopping, dining and surfing. I almost regret writing this review, as I really don't want others to find out how great this place is, but the owners and property management team were both excellent and both deserve high praise. The home is exactly as pictured in the listing, and the kitchen is very well equipped and even has a coffee grinder for those of you wanting to drink a fresh cup of Kauai grown coffee while you sit on the lanai and stare out at the ocean or stroll by the turtles hanging out on baby beach. My translation of Hale Kai? Heaven on earth. Mahalo.

10.0 / 10.0

You can't go wrong staying here

You can't go wrong staying here

10.0 / 10.0

Great vrbo

Great vrbo

5.0 / 10.0

10.0 / 10.0

Paradise

Paradise

Our visit to Kauai was only enhanced by staying at the beach front house on Hoona Rd. Baby beach is lovely and provides an easy snorkeling experience. Sea turtles hung out on the beach and the enclosed snorkeling area provided beautiful fish sightings. We loved the house and the location. Would definitely stay there again.

10.0 / 10.0

great trip

great trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hale Kai was a fantastic house in a beautiful location. The house is exactly as shown on the website, and is perfect for 2 couples or a small family. The beach is right outside the house and is pretty quiet, a lot of locals come to hang out in the afternoons and weekends. More suited to small kids, the water is not really deep enough for swimming, but is great for just a quick dip to cool off and float around a bit. And we had turtles and a seal come and lay around on the beach too. Very cool! It is close to everything on the south shore. Walking distance (2 miles) to Poipu beach and closer to the Sheraton and Marriott beaches and restaurants. The property was clean, and Jenny was on it right away when the barbecue wasn't working. We loved everything about Hale Kai and the area. We would have booked another trip except it's completely booked! Yes we would recommend Hale Kai to anyone!

5.0 / 10.0

Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:Hale Kai was a fantastic house in a beautiful location. The house is exactly as shown on the website, and is perfect for 2 couples or a small family. The beach is right outside the house and is pretty quiet, a lot of locals come to hang out in the afternoons and weekends. More suited to small kids, the water is not really deep enough for swimming, but is great for just a quick dip to cool off and float around a bit. And we had turtles and a seal come and lay around on the beach too. Very cool! It is close to everything on the south shore. Walking distance (2 miles) to Poipu beach and closer to the Sheraton and Marriott beaches and restaurants. The property was clean, and Jenny was on it right away when the barbecue wasn't working. We loved everything about Hale Kai and the area. We would have booked another trip except it's completely booked! Yes we would recommend Hale Kai to anyone!

10.0 / 10.0

baby beach cottage

baby beach cottage

The perfect get away to the sunny south side of the island. Every thing worked and the kitchen was well stocked. There is nothing like the sounds of the ocean as you drift off to sleep. This cottage is walking distance from the best restaurants on the island and at the same time perfectly quiet at night.

10.0 / 10.0

Another Aloha stay

Another Aloha stay

10.0 / 10.0

We’d stay here again

We’d stay here again

Was hoping to fish from shore but it’s difficult from most places on Kauai. However the house is perfect for everything else. I could move in. Great home, property and location! Troy

10.0 / 10.0

Tropical Paradise

Tropical Paradise

This house was perfect for us....the location with access to Baby Beach was perfect for us with young children. The beach is quite protected, and ideal for small children. We appreciated the assortment of beach gear: chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, snorkel gear. Having such gear made it easy to enjoy our stay to the utmost! Garden Island Rentals was responsive and prompt with fixing our few maintenance issues, resolving the few issues in a timely fashion.

10.0 / 10.0

Best house on the beach

Best house on the beach

10.0 / 10.0

Hale Kai property at Poipu Beach

Hale Kai property at Poipu Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was just as described. Located on a very private beach with outstanding ocean views. The house itself was well appointed and had been updated. We did have issues with the refrigerator and smoke alarms but the management team were quick to respond and fix. My only suggestion would be to have a few more beach items available to the guests.

10.0 / 10.0

Stunning Sunsets

Stunning Sunsets

10.0 / 10.0

Better than Home

Better than Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: TRUE vacation when everything you think of is provided. So sufficient you forget you’ll have to go home

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.

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About this house rental

Amenities at Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach

Map of Poipu, HI

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House in Poipu, HI

Reasons to book

Map of Poipu, HI

Nearby attractions

About this house rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach?

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