Malia Makai - D - Dolphin - Air Conditioning, Special Remodel - Koloa

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

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Parking available
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Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Koloa, HI

Poipu Beach
‪9 min walk‬
Shipwreck Beach
‪18 min walk‬
Kiahuna Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Lihue, HI (LIH)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Malia Makai - D - Dolphin - Air Conditioning, Special Remodel

MALIA MAKAI D AT KOLOA KAI VACATION RENTALS
DOLPHIN

Your Tropical Getaway in the Heart of Poipu

Welcome to Malia Makai D – Dolphin, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage in the heart of Poipu. This stylishly updated rental combines modern comforts with the beauty of Kauai, offering the perfect home base for your tropical getaway. With easy access to nearby beaches, restaurants, and Kauai’s iconic sites, adventure and relaxation are just steps away.

Highlights & Features
Modern Comforts: Stylishly updated interiors, including an open-concept living area and a fully equipped kitchen for effortless meal preparation.
Convenient Location: A short distance to Poipu Beach, Brennecke’s Beach, and Shipwreck Beach, perfect for snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing.
Relaxing Amenities: Air conditioning in both bedrooms and the living room, ensuring your comfort throughout your stay.

Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1: King bed with air conditioning.
Bedroom 2: Queen bed with air conditioning.

Indoor Comforts
Air Conditioning: Split-system A/C in both bedrooms and a portable in the living room.
Entertainment: Two Smart TVs with Roku (accessible via the Spectrum app, no cable).
Free WiFi: Stay connected during your stay.
Modern Bath: Updated bathroom with a spacious shower and sleek fixtures.

Outdoor Living & Amenities
Ocean Views: Enjoy serene views from the cottage.
Beach Gear: Shared access to chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, and towels for your seaside adventures.
Shared BBQs: Grill up a delicious meal and enjoy al fresco dining.
Shared Laundromat: On-site laundry facilities for your convenience.

Nearby Attractions
Poipu Beach: Famous for snorkeling, sea turtles, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Brennecke’s Beach: Ideal for bodyboarding and swimming.
Shipwreck Beach: A scenic spot for beachcombing and sunrise views.
Local Dining & Shopping: Close to Poipu’s vibrant restaurants, cafes, and boutique shops.

Additional Information
Access: Outdoor stairs are required to enter the unit.
Additional Accommodations: Four additional 2-bedroom properties are available on-site, each accommodating up to 4 guests. All are part of the Malia Makai collection and can be rented separately.

Amenities
Air conditioning in both bedrooms and the living room.
Smart TVs with Roku (via Spectrum app).
Shared beach gear and BBQs.
Parking in the driveway.
Shared laundry facilities.

Check-In/Out
Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM

Important Notes
Hawaii Tax Information: Hawaii’s laws require taxes (GET 4.712%, Kauai TAT 3%, TAT 10.25%) to apply to the cleaning fee.

Hawaii Tax Information
TAT License: TA-092-520-6016-01
GET License: GE-092-520-6016-01

Property manager

Jed and Lisa Stevens

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 280190310002, TA-092-520-6016-01, GE-092-520-6016-01

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 condo is in a rural area and near the beach. 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 CJM Country Stables are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Koloa, HI

What's nearby

Brennecke Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Poipu Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Shipwreck Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Kiahuna Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Lawai Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Poipu Shopping Village - ‬4 min drive
‪Brennecke's Beach Center - ‬9 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Bubba Burgers - ‬6 min drive
‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Malia Makai - D - Dolphin - Air Conditioning, Special Remodel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Malia Makai - D - Dolphin - Air Conditioning, Special Remodel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Malia Makai - D - Dolphin - Air Conditioning, Special Remodel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Malia Makai - D - Dolphin - Air Conditioning, Special Remodel located?

Located in Poipu, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Brennecke Beach and Poipu Beach. Keoniloa Bay and Poipu Kai Tennis Center are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Kim M.

2 Jan 2025

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

Christmas vacation

Great location with a short walk to the beach and has a view of the ocean (from the bedrooms). Nice amenities such as a w/d within the house along with detergent, Keurig with coffee pot/K-cup option and beach towels are provided. Property manager texted to see how things were going and quick to respond to any questions!

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

29 Dec 2024

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

Clean property and great location

We all liked contemporary style of the property. It's very clean and the kitchen has everything, so you can cook meals for your family if you want to. In-unit washer/dryer is definitely a plus. Only complaint was the WiFi signal was kinda weak. No idea why. But it's not a big deal as we all have cell service. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely come back. Thanks.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

8 Dec 2024

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

Top notch rental!

We enjoyed one of the best vacations we’ve ever taken. The property was immaculate and very well-appointed. The high tech bathroom was amazing!!! The unit had everything we needed including beach gear - beach towels, chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, noodles - you name it. The property manager was attentive and ensured we had the best experience. We will definitely reserve this rental next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christina W.

2 June 2024

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

Wonderful accommodations and stay

Overall had a great stay and everything was great. The air conditioners sputter water over the beds but figured that wasn’t a huge deal, just moved the beds. Internet and TV wouldn’t work after we got there. By 2nd day maintenance came out to fix the tv connection and it worked! WiFi remained very unreliable the whole stay. Mentioned this as a problem but didn’t hear back after the tv fix so guessing this is just normal for this property. Loved the extra shared storage area with boogie boards, snorkle gear, floaties, coolers, beach chairs/umbrellas etc! Unit had a washer/dryer which was a huge convenience. Windows to the back of the house were broken so we couldn’t really open to get a cross breeze (main room got pretty hot during the afternoon/evenings despite curtains being drawn and air conditioner set to 72/73). The location was great, no bugs, quiet, and we would return.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari F.

26 Feb 2024

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

Perfect

We had a great day, and would come back in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Beth G.

26 Jan 2024

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

Nice value - good location.

This property had some great features - bathroom updates was incredible and kitchen had some wonderful features. Price was good for location and space. Could use a couple of updates - linens on bed, barstools too low, better couch - maybe a hideaway bed instead. Was very good but not great. We did enjoy our stay and appreciate the communication with host. Mahalo.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

XIN H.

3 Dec 2023

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

Great Place!

We definitely enjoyed our stay and trip. Very well prepared/clean/chic apartment with great innovations. Everything looks nice. Very close to the beach. Also appreciate emails from host with thorough information. We would definitely recommend this place to our friends.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie S.

4 Nov 2023

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

Great location, but no lanai was a bummer

The location was ideal, just 5 minutes from beautiful Poipu Beach where 40 plus sea turtles sleep on the beach at sunset! Restaurants and reasonable grocery stores are all within a 10 minute drive. The beach stuff provided was really helpful [umbrellas, chairs, cooler] though the snorkel gear was hit or miss. The housekeeper was very helpful and friendly and let us use the lanai of another unit when no one was renting it. Not having a lanai in Hawaii was a bummer. We had decided that because this rental had an updated bathroom and kitchen it would be worth not having a lanai, but when we got there, the updated bathroom was problematic [the shower's water spills out onto the entire floor of the bathroom], and we just wanted to watch the sea and sunset when eating breakfast and dinner. I recommend getting a front unit with a lanai. The rental itself served our needs, though its minimalist look left much to be desired. Here are my suggestions for the rental: Have a front doormat, coat rack [for bags] and shoe rack, so walking in from the beach we don't track sand in the house; have a laundry line hanging on the unused back porch for wet towels and swim suits; have a dish drying rack that is not in the sink [the dishes just get wet again]; get new sheets for the beds [these ones are old and scratchy]; have a bedside light by each side of the primary bed; have folding chairs to sit on the back porch or to squeeze on the front porch; provide a bath mat.

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly J., Minneapolis

24 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Location location location

The place was airy, well furnished and in a great location

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G., Seattle, WA

10 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful sunsets

Great little spot, high walkability, sliver of an ocean view and clean!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

12 Sept 2023

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

Amazing spot and very clean place!

Minutes from a beautiful beach and sunset! Location is central to everything and vibe is cool! Owner very helpful and easy to get in touch with!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stark P.

14 Aug 2023

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

Beautyful Place

It was our first stay on the islands. The property is very clean and good equipped with AC in all rooms and ceiling fans. There is a BBQ and you can borrow beach gear like chairs, umbrellas, bodyboards and a lot more. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

shane d.

3 Aug 2023

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

Great Eperience

We loved our stay in Koloa! The property was beautiful inside and the communication with the property management was awesome. We really enjoyed the attention to detail that was put into the remodel of this quaint condo near the beach! We would definitely recommend this property to everyone!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yacoub A.

22 May 2023

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

Great Experience!

My wife and I enjoy our stay here. The hosts are responsive, and polite. The room description is accurate. The surrounding area is excellent! If you are looking at this unit, you will not be disappointed

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milan P.

19 May 2023

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

Clean, good location, modern and comfortable stay

Great home. Clean and was well equipped with beach gear. Nice bathroom. Good location to the beaches and generally to most of the popular eats in South Shore. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kira L., California

31 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful stay

My husband and I loved staying here for part of our babymoon. It was a lovely location within walking distance of Brennecke's Beach and Poipu Beach. It was nice to have access to beach supplies like an umbrella and chairs. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

piper w.

22 Feb 2023

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

Amazing, Relaxing Oasis

We stayed at the Dolphin Unit and absolutely LOVED our time. The location was perfect for walking to the beach and most of our activities were just a short distance away. We could see the ocean from our living room and thoroughly enjoyed the upscale amenities! 10/10 would stay here again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ernesto C.

16 Jan 2023

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

Beach house

Property was great clean comfortable but would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

23 Nov 2022

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

Amazing place

The location was incredible. It was a super short walk from Poipu Beach. There was a lot of love put into the property. There’s a gigantic smart flat screen TV in the living room. We loved logging into a streaming service on the smart flat screen TV in the bedroom and watching movies in bed. 2 people can shower in the bathroom at once and you can turn on music and even watch TV in the shower. The property was super clean. I think there’s something wrong with the bathroom pipes because the bathroom started smelling after we’d been there a while. The neighbors are a little odd and will talk to you when you take out the recycling so I suggest taking out your recycling at the end of the stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Ingrid L.

28 Oct 2022

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

Great location

This property is in an ideal location- quiet, and walkable to the beach (Poipu and Shipwreck) …10-15 min both ways. The unit is comfortably sized for 1-4 people with a large living room, w/d, and full kitchen. The bathroom was upgraded generously with a lot of tech features - fan/mirror lighting/luxury toilet/double showers/shower tv. However we had terrible ant/pest issues and this had happened after one night’s stay where the unit was still very clean and no food left out. We consulted property managers, they brought pest bait but it didn’t resolve the issue. We asked for more support but they asked us to wait it out. We also encountered lizards and massive cockroaches that made their way into our unit (our door was never left open unattended). The property had communal use beach equipment and managers who dealt with customer relations were very pleasant to talk to. For the amount we were asked to pay, I felt like the pest issue could have been handled better or resolved before we came to stay (apparently it’s a known issue). The parking spot is cosy and nestled next to the unit, on a steepish slanted hill.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rolando M.

16 Oct 2022

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

Comfort and convenience

This is a newly acquired and renovated property. We were only the second renters here, so they were still working out some final details, but what a place! It has some surprisingly elegant appointments. You'll love the showers, toilet and kitchen blender. Tina with the rental team was sweet and responsive to our issues. You'll enjoy staying here. Just a short walk to the beaches. Nice!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

3 Oct 2022

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

Cute little place

Perfect for what we needed

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sogol M.

2 Oct 2022

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

Good place to relax

Great location, very modern and clean.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

azita

28 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

We stayed at unit D from 7/6/22 to 7/13/22 the house was just remodeled and everything was new and beautiful. There is a partial view of the ocean from the living room and one of the bedrooms. My mother could not sit on the high bar chairs and the managers brought her a folding table right away. There was a problem with ceiling fans and their lights. They work with remote and when you turned one on or off in one room the others would respond as well😂 But we laughed it off. Also the screen in the living room did not work with the remote and so every morning we had to fold it up and hold it in place with rubber bands. All and all the place was really nice and I will stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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8/10 Good

Kim M.

Christmas vacation

Kim M.

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Clean property and great location

Eric S.

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Top notch rental!

Jill R.

8/10 Good

Christina W.

Wonderful accommodations and stay

Christina W.

10/10 Excellent

Kari F.

Perfect

Kari F.

8/10 Good

Mary Beth G.

Nice value - good location.

Mary Beth G.

10/10 Excellent

XIN H.

Great Place!

XIN H.

8/10 Good

Bonnie S.

Great location, but no lanai was a bummer

Bonnie S.

10/10 Excellent

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