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Hale Nalu: Tropical Cottage in Poipu-Walk to Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6160.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Koloa, HI
  • Shipwreck Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Poipu Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Lawai Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hale Nalu: Tropical Cottage in Poipu-Walk to Beach

Scenically situated on the Green Belt pedestrian pathway, this enchanting island-style home combines the casually elegant charm of a country-plantation retreat with an ideally convenient location. Not only is it close to everything—an easy stroll to beaches and restaurants, and a short drive to myriad other South Shore attractions—but the bonus perks include guest privileges at Poipu Kai's nearby facilities: resort-caliber swimming pool, hot tub, and tennis courts.

Inside, every hardwood-floored room is light, bright, beautifully furnished, and filled with art, from the inviting living area to the cheerful bedrooms to the impeccably equipped kitchen. There are thoughtfully curated details everywhere: vivid Hawaiian-themed paintings; ceiling fans with leaf-shaped blades; seahorse lamps; shelves adorned with sculptures, seashells, and other decorative objects; and a master bath with a dramatic Mediterranean-style soaking tub, to name a few. The attractive, many-windowed rooms flow into a large, lovely lanai that offers ample seating on lava-gray rattan furniture with indigo upholstery and throw pillows in shades of sea and sky. All in all, it's the perfect setting for casual meals, celebrations, BBQ feasts, or leisurely relaxation.

Just a few yards beyond the main lanai and grassy backyard is Poipu's iconic Green Belt: a pedestrian pathway that leads to idyllic beaches, appealing restaurants, and the Grand Hyatt Resort. (Bonus treat: the route winds through picturesque landscapes, with the glittering ocean never far from sight.) Slightly farther down the road are even more delights—world-class beaches, irresistible restaurants, intriguing shopping centers, exciting recreations—as well as highway access to the rest of the wondrous island of Kaua'i, where thrilling sightseeing and unforgettable adventures beckon in every direction.

COMFORT & CHARM
- Bright, airy, welcoming
- A/C + ceiling fans
- 3 bedrooms/3 baths
- Sleeps 6 (1 king bed + 2 queens)
- Pretty, restful bedrooms w/luxe Frette linens
- Attractively appointed baths w/sublime Malie toiletries
- Master-suite bath w/raised soaking tub + walk-in shower
- Glossy hardwood floors in shades of caramel & amber
- Unexpected artistic touches
- Commodious lanai w/wooden dining table & ample seating

IMPECCABLY EQUIPPED
- Gourmet kitchen
- Gleaming stainless-steel appliances
- Plenty of prep space
- Recessed lighting + ceiling fan
- Counter w/high-backed stools
- Dining area w/glass-topped table
- Outdoor BBQ (gas) grill w/cover
- Washer/dryer
- 3 flatscreen TVs

TROPICAL AMBIENCE
- Striking Hawaiian-themed paintings echo lush landscaping & the nearby sea
- Abundant ceiling fans (some w/distinctive leaf-shaped blades)
- Lots of sunny windows w/blinds & drapes for privacy + shade
- Lanais comfortably furnished with rattan couches, armchairs, ottomans & daybed
- Verdant, mature landscaping
- Tall, graceful palms & fragrant plumeria trees
- Tranquil views of green foliage, rolling lawns & blue, blue skies
- Vast, grassy communal area just beyond backyard (great for lawn games)

ULTRA-CONVENIENT LOCATION + BONUS PERKS
- Enjoy guest privileges at nearby Poipu Kai’s resort-style swimming pool + hot tub + tennis courts (fee: $10/day)
- Green Belt walkway meanders through tropical landscapes & sea-view scenery to gorgeous beaches, enticing eateries & the Grand Hyatt Resort
- Dozens of easy day-trip diversions, from the sunny seashore to the cool, misty mountains: natural wonders, tasting/sightseeing tours, botanical gardens, hiking, golf, water sports, learning opportunities, cultural festivities, famous movie locations & more
- Also nearby: The Shops at Kukui'ula: restaurants, stores, boutiques & special events

GE 143-044-8128-02
TA 143-044-8128-02
TMK 2-8-028-022

**For safety and security, this home has surveillance systems on the outside of the home, a Ring camera covering the driveway and front entrance area.

Property manager

Wailani Kauai
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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 280280220000, TA-143-044-8128-02, GE-143-044-8128-02

About the area

Koloa

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa. Nawiliwili Harbor and Poipu Bay Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and CJM Country Stables. Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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Koloa, HI

What's nearby

  • Brennecke Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shipwreck Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Poipu Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kiahuna Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lawai Beach - 8 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poipu Shopping Village - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Center - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bubba Burgers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hale Nalu: Tropical Cottage in Poipu-Walk to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Hale Nalu: Tropical Cottage in Poipu-Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hale Nalu: Tropical Cottage in Poipu-Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Nalu: Tropical Cottage in Poipu-Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hale Nalu: Tropical Cottage in Poipu-Walk to Beach located?

Located in Poipu, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Keoniloa Bay and Poipu Beach. Poipu Kai Tennis Center and Brennecke Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

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

Phenomenal, will use again

Excellent location, super-comfortable lanai, very very nice house. We had a group of 3 couples and found this property to be perfect. Thanks for sharing it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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

Family vacation

Perfect for our family of 5! Great cottage! Location is perfect and convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa S.

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

Hawaiian Oasis

We had a lovely stay in Kauai! The house was exactly as pictured- we loved having dinner every night on the lanai overlooking the greenway and took advantage of the beautiful walking paths to nearby beaches. The house was appointed with everything we needed including beach towels and chairs, laundry and central AC. Easy communication and check in/check out processes made it a perfect escape for our family. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

Family vacation

House was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Close proximity to beaches.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Great house in Poipu

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 found this house worked really well for three couples. There were three separate bed/bath areas, one with the laundry machines, and comfortable living and cooking areas. the house was easy to access and being on the pathway meant that it was convenient to walk to and from both Shipwreck Beach and Poipu Beach. Easy communication with the management office.
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10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Nothing but kind and professional

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: Unfortunately, a member of our party ended up in the hospital. As we figured out last minute logistics to extend our stay, the crew at Wailani Kauai were nothing but kind, professional, and extremely accommodating. All the thanks in the world for helping us through a difficult time in an amazing property.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

Beautiful house in a great location

This house is great. The porch in particular is just a fantastic place to have meals or just hang out. Easy walking distance to both Poipu beach and Shipwreck Beach. A really lovely place to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Great location. Very close to the beach in both directions.

This home is very nice in a great location. With the Hyatt hotel nearby it gave us many options for dining and shopping. It feels centrally located to a lot of small towns. I will surely try to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

Perfect!

This place was fantastic and exactly as advertised. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house for family of 5

The property was located to multiple beaches where we would walk or drive to. The house is well furnished and kitchen has what we need to make coffee and breakfast. We enjoyed sitting on the patio furniture outside in the morning. The beds are very comfortable. And we also loved that the house provided beach chairs and umbrella. Great home for our Kauai stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Poipu Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay. The house is great. The location on the Poipu Kai Greenbelt was a big bonus. Wailani (Sean) was on top of everything. Would stay here again.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seabre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Great stay

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 thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very clean and well stocked home. Close to beaches and restaurants. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Idyllic vacation retreat for the family

Lovely, clean space. Comfortable with an amazing location. We spent every evening (and some mornings) on the beautiful back deck, enjoying the greenway views and frequent strolls down to the beach. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

Wonderful house in a great location

We loved our stay! The house is beautiful, clean and comfortable. We had 5 adults and a toddler and had plenty of room. It was our first time staying in this area of Kauai and we loved it. Being able to walk to multiple beaches was fantastic, especially with a toddler! Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted R.

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

Great property and great location

Great property and great location right on greenbelt pathway. Two minor issues: lockbox combo was incorrect, garage is not included although listing says differently. We would all happily stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kim A.

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

Nice Home

This is a nice home and well appointed. We had everything we needed in the kitchen to make our meals. The dishwasher needs to be replaced as it doesn't clean the dishes or dry them.The lanai was our favorite part of the home. We ate outside for every meal.The primary bathroom shower needs some work. The body sprayers are agressive, so you need to turn the controls just right to turn them off.The location of the home is perfect. It's close to Koloa and two golf courses. It's walking distance to the Hyatt, beaches, tennis and pickleball, pools and walking/running paths.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

B K.

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 are so glad we picked this home for our vacation. It was so convenient to walk to the 2 nearby beaches via the greenway. The home was immaculate! Nice furnishings and comfortable. We spent a lot of family time on the lanai. I will definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael h.

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

Beautiful setting!!

All was perfect - but the shower head in one of the bathrooms kept falling off - until I left it off.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy Van W.

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

Absolutely amazing!

We couldn’t have been happier with our accommodation! Even better than the photos appear on the listing. Every room was spacious and well appointed. Location was amazing. Community pool access was better than expected as well. Few times that we contacted the the host they were helpful and responsive. Would absolutely recommend. Deserves the 5 star rating.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Family vacation

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 had a great experience at Hale Nalu. The property was exactly as described online. It was clean, big, and well-maintained. Great location. We’d definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Perfect Stay in Poipu

The home was spacious and beautiful with a big back patio overlooking the grassy green belt and walking path to a pretty beach. A short drive away is Poipu Beach Park which is great for snorkeling and swimming, and frequent sighting of sea turtles and seals. The house was equipped with beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, and a cooler which made our beach trips much more convenient. Easy access to restaurants from here as well. Probably the best accommodation we’ve ever had on vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Beautiful home between Poipu and Shipwreck beach

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: Amazing 3 bedroom home an easy and beautiful walk to either shipwreck or Poipu beach. The home is comfortable and beautiful with all the amenities you need. I loved the extra touches of beach towels, beach chairs and beach umbrellas provided as well as the outdoor shower, washer and dryer and gorgeous lanai. This all made for a perfectly relaxing vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Art M.

Fantastic property in glorious 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: Beautiful, spacious, clean, comfortable house, ideally located in the heart of the Poipu area. The lanai overlooking the greenway is awesome...a perfect place to start and finish every day. The rental went very smoothly and the support/concierge team was very responsive. All the amenities are in good condition. This is a top-notch property. Our group of four loved it.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David K., Grass Valley

Awesome 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: From the moment we arrived the home felt warm and welcoming. There was a welcome pack with flowers and a nice bottle of wine. The home was really clean and all bedrooms have their own bathroom. There were five in our group so that was perfect. The home is in a quiet neighborhood and located a short walk to multiple beaches. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking for a really nice place to stay that is centrally located on the Poipu side of the island.

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