Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach - Koloa

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Koloa, Hawaii

Baby Beach

1 min walk

Prince Kuhio Park

4 min walk

Shops at Kukuiula

6 min walk

Lihue, HI (LIH)

29 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach

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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.

*For the latest travel guidelines to Kauai please contact our reservation team for assistance!

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.

Property manager

Garden Island Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 260060120000, GE-063-636-6848-01, TA-063-636-6848-01

About the area

Koloa

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa. While the natural beauty of Poipu Beach and Nawiliwili Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Nawiliwili Harbor. ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and Allerton Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Koloa, Hawaii

What's nearby

Baby Beach - 1 min walk
Lawai Beach - 7 min walk
Poipu Shopping Village - 20 min walk
Kiahuna Beach - 5 min drive
Poipu Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Poipu Shopping Village - ‬5 min drive
‪Brennecke's Beach Center - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Bubba Burgers - ‬7 min walk
‪Lappert's Hawaii - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Poipu holiday home is steps from Baby Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Poipu Beach. Lawai Beach and Prince Kuhio Park are also within 10 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical stay

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to a perfect stay

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.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from San Ramon, CA

22 May 2024

Beautiful Private Location

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: The location of Hale Kai is unbeatable: a quiet stretch of a little beach with mostly gentle surf and awesome sunset views. The bedrooms were large and comfortable each with a bathroom and access to a large lanai. The kitchen was fully equipped with new appliances and all the dishes and cutlery you will ever need. Large Washer and Dryer appear new and can handle full loads (plenty of detergent was provided) if you need it. It's also right down the road from a nice shopping center with restaurants, shops and a Longs Drug store. We loved staying here! It was the 3rd time we stayed at Baby Beach (Hale Ohe and Stonehouse previously). GIR staff were great - checking in often to make sure everything was going well and to see if we needed anything. Was it slick and fancy? Not really. Was it comfortable with a solid Hawaiian vibe? Yes!

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

20 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

14 Apr 2024

The perfect getaway

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

21 Mar 2024

Just Wonderful

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: Sigh inducing. The lanai was an oasis, the bungalow was perfectly retro, yet modernized and so comfortable. Excellent layout, the kitchen was super functional and well kitted. Minor quibble would be that some beach goers use the lawn for beach access.

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10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

8 Mar 2024

Divine setting, away from tourists

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

22 Dec 2023

Special place in paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Spent a wonderful month at Hale Kai on Baby Beach! It’s a beautiful home in a great location!

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10/10 Excellent

Kelli J.

26 Nov 2023

Baby Beach Kauai Oct 12-19

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6/10 Okay

barbara a.

17 Nov 2023

Great view. Has issues

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: loved the location. awesome. However, the maintenance on this property is poor due to (as explained by the management co) only having 4 hours between bookings to fix. When we arrived the bathroom door to our bathroom was broken, the Washing machine did not work, the main over head light and fan in the living room did not work. Also, the door to the utility area was broken. Additionally, we discovered, the irrigation runs everyday between 6 - 8 am so you cannot get to the beach without getting soaked, the deck get's sprayed in several places during breakfast so back away from the edges and be sure the bbq is covered. There is no outdoor shower. The box of beach things contained 2 sets of broken fins, and 4 beach chairs.It appears all condiments and spices are removed between guests so buy sugar, salt and pepper and any othe spices you need to cook with. ( We usually buy in Lihue on our way from the Airport so it would have been nice to know before we got there.) It really is a nice place but also a bit disappointing.

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10/10 Excellent

Kristin D., Big Sky, MT

5 Oct 2023

Nice house in a great location!

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: We stayed here for a week in September celebrating our 10th anniversary and had a great stay. The house was one of the cleanest vacation rentals I have ever stayed in including a spotless grill-which is a tough thing to accomplish after a busy summer. We had one minor issue we needed assistance with and Garden Island Rentals sent someone over to help us out and took care of the issue. The pictures speak for themselves as far as the location-just steps to the beach! There were sea turtles at the end of the beach most days which was a nice bonus-they're not bison in Yellowstone so we didn't try to pet or ride them! There is ample outdoor seating on the lanai that was all in like-new condition as well. This was our third time staying with Garden Island Rentals and will definitely be back again. We had rented the same condo the last two trip and this house was well worth the upgrade. We would have already rebooked for next year but we are traveling to Alaska next year, so that will have to wait for 2025.

10/10 Excellent

Alexis F.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

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!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy S.

20 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Kauai Rental

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

17 July 2023

Paradise Found!

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10/10 Excellent

Shirley R.

14 Mar 2023

Perfection

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: The families most favorite vacation spot is on Baby Beach....glorious....close to whatever you need, beach is wonderful as is the home, and its all so private...the personal from Garden Island are wonderful. Can’t wait to come back.....thank you!

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10/10 Excellent

Mick S.

14 Feb 2023

Hale Kai House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 house views are fabulous! The management company are great to deal with and very responsive to requests.The kitchen has fully equipped.Furniture comfortable including deck furniture.

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10/10 Excellent

Lia M.

1 Feb 2023

Paradise

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C., Harrisonburg, VA

11 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Perfect 🤩

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

14 Nov 2022

Perfect location!

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8/10 Good

25 Oct 2022

Relax at Baby Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: We had a lovely 6 days at this simple bungalow on Baby Beach. It was comfortably appointed with a balcony from which to watch the sunsets, a large expanse of lawn and direct beach access. Turtles would rest on the beach beneath our bungalow. Quite idyllic.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonah O.

30 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Ideal House for a Dream Family Vacation in Poipu

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

23 July 2022

Outstanding vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

11 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

29 June 2022

Fantastic house on Baby Beach

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: My family and I enjoyed our time at Hale Kai very much! The house was equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was wonderful! You can not beat the gorgeous views & sound of the ocean from all parts of the house. The covered lanai was a favorite spot for my family. The grounds were also beautiful & provided another fun area for play when not on the beach. The provided beach gear was another major plus. Working with Garden Islands was a great experience. We definitely look forward to returning!

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10/10 Excellent

Heather R K.

25 Apr 2022

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.