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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Koloa, HI
  • Baby Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Lawai Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Poipu Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

Third Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bedroom Suite Bath

Master Bedroom Suite Bath

Third Guest Bedroom Bath

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu!

Akala Pua is a lovingly cared for three bedroom home within walking distance to two popular South Shore beaches in Poipu. Lawai Beach is to your left and Baby Beach is to your right, so choose your direction and in 200 plus yards you will enjoy the sun and sand. Distant ocean views can be relished from the upper level great room while preparing the daily meals and sharing the memories created during your stay.

The large 3000 square foot lawn outside is great for sunbathing or letting the kids roam and explore the local landscape. Got a big group? Akala Pua can be rented with Ahe Lani the home sharing this lovely large lawn and located just in front Ahe Lani. Now with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, you have the perfect Kauai vacation rental for a large family and/or friend reunion.

The Parrish Collection is a locally owned and based real estate management company that specializes in vacation rentals on Kauai and Maui. Our collections of rentals are professionally managed by in-house staff with a commitment to personalized service, fine attention to detail and a true sense of Aloha. Our team looks forward to hosting you soon.

PARRISH PROFESSIONAL CLEAN – Built Upon the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) “Safe Home” cleaning program, we further expanded our existing high standard of housekeeping at our properties where hospital-grade cleaning products and protocols were already in use. Our goal by layering on the recommended new steps is to provide our guests assurance and peace of mind that when they stay at any Parrish Kauai property that every effort was made to ensure a high level of cleanliness, sanitation and disinfection.

HOME FEATURES

• Approximately 1,900 square feet, two-story floor plan
• Interior Rating: Deluxe
• Ocean views from second floor covered lanai and great room
• Large open yard great for the kids to play
• 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
• Master Bedroom Suite – Lower level, garden view, king bed, TV, access to covered lanai, full bath with walk-in shower, and double vanities
• Second Master Suite – Lower level, garden view, king bed, TV, access to lanai, private full bath with a shower/tub combination, and double vanities
• Third Guest Room – Lower level, 2 twin beds (convert to king), garden view, access to covered lanai, shared full bath with walk-in shower, double vanities
• Great room design – Upper level ocean view living room with 12' vaulted ceiling, flat screen TV, open kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room with access to covered lanai with additional seating
• Flat screen TV in living room
• Enclosed garage and driveway parking available
• Wireless high speed internet
• Safe
• Gas BBQ
• Ceiling fans throughout
• Washer and dryer
• Private telephone
• TA-061-812-5824-01
• GE-061-812-5824-01
• TV# 1072
• This property is located in a Tsunami Evacuation Zone. For your safety, upon arrival, please review the evacuation plan and procedure provided in the Guest Compendium

*A VACATION RENTAL DAMAGE PROTECTION PLAN FOR $99.00 IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR RESERVATION. THIS PLAN WILL COVER UNINTENTIONAL DAMAGES, UP TO $5,000.00, TO THE RENTAL HOME THAT OCCUR DURING YOUR STAY PROVIDED THEY ARE DISCLOSED TO MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO CHECKOUT.

Property manager

The Parrish Collection Kauai
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number TA-061-812-5824-01, GE-061-812-5824-01, 260060320002

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Koloa

Located in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and Allerton Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Shops at Kukuiula and Poipu Shopping Village. McBryde Garden and CJM Country Stables are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Koloa, HI

What's nearby

  • Baby Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lawai Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Poipu Shopping Village - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kiahuna Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Poipu Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poipu Shopping Village - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bubba Burgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu! located?

Located in Poipu, this holiday home is steps from Prince Kuhio Park and 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Poipu Beach. Baby Beach and Lawai Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diana T.

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

Great location for families

Great house, plenty of space, and great location just minutes from Baby Beach and shopping. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin H.

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

Fantastic location and property

Excellent property in an excellent location. Exactly as portrayed online.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

erika b.

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

Great location

So close to everything! Never had to fill the gas tank :)
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia g.

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

Poipu

Great location so comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabina W.

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

Amazing house and location

Gorgeous property with an amazing location close to the beach. I would buy this property if I could (how much I loved it). I would recommend this spot to anyone visiting!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Great location and home

We were a party of 5, the house was very comfortable for our party. Beds were very comfortable and house very well maintained. The kitchen was well stocked with anything needed for easy meals. Beach towels, chairs, coolers and boogie boards also available. Very short walk to a small beach and shops/restaurants. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donovan and Gretchen N., So. Cal.

Stay Here!! for Aloha!! A+++

Beautiful property, everything you will need and more is provided in this 5 star house!! The hose is stocked like a Costco.... Just stop at Costco on the way and fill the frige and you will be set, Beautiful Baby beach around the corner, fantastic sunsets from the beach, shot with Palm trees in the forground... Will definatly recomend to freinds and family!! Aloha, Donovan and Gretchen
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ren B.

Kauai house

It was a beautiful 3 bedroom & 3 bath home. It was great for our family of five. We called about the leaking sink & window cover that was sticky- they couldn't have been nicer. They were immediately fixed. The kitchen was well stocked & nicely appointed. It was wonderful being close to Baby Beach & Lawai Beach. We loved having the bogey boards & chairs for our use. I washed the nice thick beach towels before we left so the cleaners wouldn't have so much laundry to do. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robin V., Forest Grove

Family Dream Vacation

We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation. This home provided a place for our family to make wonderful memories together. We spent the days exploring the island and then returned to the big dining room table to share a meal and details of our day. The kitchen was a dream to work in and was stocked with all the needed cooking supplies. The yard was a fun spot for our grandchildren to play and the BBQ we used for almost every dinner. The trade winds kept us cool for a good nights sleep, but it was a bit warm in the late afternoons. The garage provided beach chairs, coolers, and a few other toys we used daily. We found big beach towels in the well stocked linen closet. The laundry room was perfect for our big family. We loved Baby Beach and spent many evenings watching the sunsets. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Great vacation home with a terrific location

We spent a week with our son's family in this great vacation home. We had 4 adults, and 2 boys ages 4 1/2 and almost 2. The first floor has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and great laundry area, as well as closets, and access to the very nice backyard. The 2nd floor is a great room with a fully stocked kitchen, a large dining table and a living room area with couches and chairs and a TV and DVD player. There is also a second floor veranda with a large table where we ate many meals. There are lots of towels, bedding, laundry detergent and supplies, condiments in the refrigerator, folding beach chairs, sand toys, boogie boards, and a full sized surf board, etc. This is the best stocked VRBO location I have ever been to. Beautiful Poipu Beach is about a mile away and "Baby Beach" is a 4 minute walk. The excellent Beach House Restaurant is 2 blocks away. This is a great location, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Kaua'i.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sibbelina V.

wonderful place

We stayed here over the Christmas break and absolutely loved the place. The layout of the house is effecient and roomy,there was the 6 of us. I liked having the living quarters upstairs,the views from the balcony are amazing.In the garage we found all sorts of snorkel gear and boogie boards, a coolbox and beachchairs,there were also lots of beach towels to use.The downstairs is for sleepng and loundry,great set up with private bathrooms for the 2 King bedrooms. The fact that it took just 4 minutes to walk to Lawai beach was ideal,we love to snorkel and justabout everyday we walked over there ,we checked out all the other places as wel but this was our favorite place.Baby beach is just like the name says for babies and ideal for small children,we liked Brennecke beach the best for boogie boarding and swimming.We would without hessitation recomend this house to anyone. The location is wonderful,close to grocery stores ect and quite often the weather was better in the south.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CORTNEY B.

Can we live here please!!?

This was an amazing vacation experience. The house was beautiful and so well appointed. We did not need anything!! The kitchen has everything we needed right down to salt and pepper. We like to grind our coffee beans which we were able to do with either of the two grinders. There were plenty of beach towels, hot water, and the beds were very comfy. Two of the pillows were a little too hard for our liking but we just switched them out for softer ones with the shams on them. Even though the view wasn't a full ocean view, we still were able to see beautiful skies and lush greenery and we even were surprised by the flocks of parrots/parakeets who flew in each evening. We had a little trouble watching videos on the vcr but we just switched to watching the tv. The location was perfect. We could walk to the beach to snorkel or to the shopping center to shop. Overall, we would highly recommend this property and will book it again if it's available.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

The house was perfect for our family of 3 couples except there is no bathroom on the upper floor!

A perfect home for our visit. Comfortable beds, a nice yard and close enough to walk to the beach and shopping easily. Upon our arrival there was a note apologizing for the smell in the fridge which was HORRENDOUS. We could not use it and we're supplied with an ice chest while the refrigerator "aired out". The entire 2 weeks we were there it had varying degrees of smell. After bleaching it was tolerable for awhile, but the aroma always returned. We later found out that fish bait was left in there to cause the problem. Smoke detectors went off 4 nights while we were there causing some disturbed sleep. Owner said the batteries had been replaced, but definitely scary to be awakened by the alarms. We did enjoy our stay but felt that our complaints could have been handled differently.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

fantastic stay!

This home was perfect for our situation, traveling with another couple. Each couple had a large comfortable bedroom plus bathroom with double sink. The two bedrooms are fully equal. We could easily have asked a couple of more friends to join us in the third bedroom. Everything was clean, well stocked and well thought through. Since we like to shop at the farmer's market and cook and we take leftovers for picnics day trips, we really appreciated that here were plenty of reusable plastic containers of various sizes, different coolers for travel, ziplock bags, etc. I left some ice packs we used during our stay that I hope the owner will leave in the freezer so future guests don't have to buy these too! I would have loved to see a few more basics for food prep like olive oil, or a few more seasonings, but otherwise the kitchen was very well stocked and organized in terms of equipment and dishes. There were even disposable hot drink cups with lids we used on a few occasions so we could get out to an early morning tour on a different part of the island and enjoy our coffee underway. Location is perfect next to many swimmable beaches, but not in the middle of the large resorts on Poipu. One very nice shopping center with many eateries and a well stocked drug store is within easy walking distance. I usually don't stay the same place twice, but if the situation called for it, I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Annie L.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Great Location, Could Use an Update

Stayed here with some of my extended family. The location is amazing- close to Baby Beach, walking distance to the shopping plaza, and a short drive to Poipu. The back yard is gorgeous and we really enjoyed spending time out there. Check in was supposed to be at 4, but we hadn’t heard from management with the key code by 4:05, so I had to reach out to them. They were responsive and apologetic, and then upon arriving, we found the cleaning staff had inadvertently left with the keys from the lock box, so we had to wait for a key until 5 oclock. The home itself is adorable, but is in need of some upgrades. The upholstery on the sofas is musty, slightly mildewed, and tearing from years of sun damage. Same goes for the dining chairs. The furniture is unraveling… all of which is very tempting for little toddler hands to bother, so keep that in mind if traveling with kids. We ended up not using the pack n play on premise because of the stains and smell. They do provide beach towels, but only 1 per person, which meant we were constantly drying the towels as we were at the beach at least 2 times a day. Just a reminder that there is no AC, but they do provide plenty of fans. Just be prepared to sleep with all the doors and windows open to stay cool. Lastly, the kitchen was well stocked with appliances and gear, but the only spices on hand were salt and pepper, so if you are planning on cooking, you may need to stock up.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annette M., Mesa, AZ

Peaceful Stay

From start to finish, the owner was very communicative and easy to deal with. There were 7 of us that included, myself, husband, son, daughter in law, 5 month old grandson plus our two college age children. The home was just beautiful & super clean. The kitchen, linens, paper products and soaps were well stocked. Beds were comfortable and having 3 bathrooms was great! The layout was excellent, plenty of room for everyone. You could sleep in or go to bed early and others be upstairs and it was quiet. We rented a car but there were plenty of places to walk to from the home. You could easily walk to baby beach & Da Crack for yummy take out burritos & the Shops at Kukui'ula where there were restaurants, coffee, ice cream shop, grocery & drug store. The walk to Spouting Horn, Sheraton, Marriott & Poipo Beach wasn't too far either. The furniture & grounds of the home were really well maintained. There were plenty of beach towels and beach chairs in the garage. I was a little worried before we came about the lack of air conditioning but Buzz assured us it would be just fine and it was. We wouldn't have needed it at all! We went to the Costco & grocery across the street from Costco(can't remember the name) in Lihue when we arrived at the airport for snacks, drinks and diapers. We thought the prices weren't too bad at all. We rented a crib, baby backpack & beach tent for our grandson from Ready Rentals. They were great and had it all set up before we arrived. We would definitely rent this home again and totally recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2016

8/10 Good

Nathan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

The location couldn’t be better for our young family. Around the corner from Baby Beach and quick drive to Poi’pu and fresh Poké make it so convenient. Sunsets visible out in the pacific while relaxing on the lanai. Wonderful. Gorgeous high beam ceilings. Would recommend the owners switch from carpeted to tile or laminate flooring in the living room and bedrooms to avoid the mustiness that comes with active beach life and island humidity. Only critique. Rate this 4.5 out of 5!!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Maaike L.

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

Nice ocean view property

The house is very comfortable and nicely furnished. Location is good and the management company was very responsive
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Very convenient location. Walking distance to the beach and to the Beach House Restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bianca S.

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

Wonderful stay in Kauai

Wonderful property! We enjoyed the peaceful yard with their lounge chairs and the very well equipped kitchen. The deck upstairs overlooks the garden and also you can see the ocean. We loved our stay, just be aware that it is on a road, so you will hear cars drive by. But then, it's Kauai, so it's not very, very busy!.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

ESTEPHANIA R.

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

Great Stay!

Everything was great. Cute house and super comfortable beds. The house had everything we needed and we love the location. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

marti M.

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

Poipu

Excellent property. Very close to the beach and everything in Poipu. I guess I am saying the location was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenny B.

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

The perfect home away from home

We loved the home. Perfect for our stay. The area is very quiet. We had 4 adults and it was perfect. Each couple had there own master bedroom with a bathroom attached. Definitely large enough for more guests. Close enough to walking to the beach, restaurants, shopping, farmers market. We really enjoyed walking to Baby Beach for sunsets. Well stocked with everything you need from kitchen items to beach gear. Can’t say enough how much we loved this house. Thank you for letting us use your home as ours for 10 days.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

C B.

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

Great time in Kauai

Great rental.

10/10 Excellent

Faith G., Sacramento, CA

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

Heavenly Kauai Property

This house is gorgeous - really a home more than a rental property. The house is set up well and stocked extremely well. The location is fantastic - close to everything - shops, beach, wonderful restaurants. The home is spacious and can accommodate more people than our group. There were 4 of us and we had tons of room. The property itself outside is well maintained and has lovely plants and trees. Gorgeous - I would stay again and plan to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

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