Private & Serene Cottage Poipu Beach TVNC #4209

Pua Hale is a perfect place to slow down, breathe, and get a small glimpse into life on the island and its gentle rhythm. I was drawn to this home because of the light in the photos — something about it felt peaceful, and it turned out to be true. The neighborhood was quiet, the sun was warm and bright, and the layout of the property felt open while still offering a strong sense of privacy. I felt relaxed and able to fully unwind.The location within walking distance to the beach was ideal for our plans — bodyboarding, surfing, and long walks day and night. We even saw monk seals and turtles resting on the sand, which was unforgettable. The beach towels and beach chairs provided by the host were very helpful.The house has a subtle Japanese touch, with shoji-style details and an east-facing opening in the surrounding wall shaped almost like a torii gate, perfectly framing the sunrise. Watching the sun come up from the small private garden became the highlight of my stay. Listening to birds while sipping coffee in the soft morning light reminded me of the kind of life I dream about.A sweet surprise was the house gecko. He appeared on the first night and then stayed near the bedroom, chirping softly each morning as if to say “time to wake up.” Learning later that “yamori” means “house protector” in Japanese made the memory even more special.The garden also had a beautiful rainbow eucalyptus tree and blooming plumeria that greeted us each day. We met the host only at the

Great communication. Short walk to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. Would stay again.

Loved our stay in this quaint Japanese-inspired house! A quick 10 minute walk to the beaches for swimming, snorkeling, boogie boarding, beautiful sunrise and sunset views, turtles, seals and tasty food. The kitchen was adequately equipped with all we needed and had an excellent blender. Having the laundry room available, beach goodies like towels, chairs and boogie boards, and also having air conditioning for some warmer evenings while we were there was so appreciated. The two cats that visit out on the patio are very sweet. Host was a good communicator and gave us plenty of privacy.

The check in instructions were easy to follow. The listing photos have to be at least 10 years old. The place does not look the same, specially the shower. The whole place had a layer of grime to the point the floor was slippery. It really felt like it had not been properly cleaned between multiple bookings. Towels not only smelled but were so old they were fraying. Window blinds had missing slats and it was specially annoying at night since the neighbors motion activated light was triggered by animals and would shine directly on my face. The sofa bed was so unacceptably uncomfortable our friend left early cause he couldn’t take anymore. The bathroom sink was so clogged we decided to just use the kitchen sink for most things. Overall we felt catfished, the place was unacceptably dirty and the host was pretty odd in the few interactions we had.In all fairness I didn’t mention any of this because we trying to relax and not deal with a stressful situation during our holiday.