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Hale Kolea - Perfect Cottage for Two near Baby Beach!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 286.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Koloa, Hawaii
  • Baby Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lawai Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Poipu Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Hale Kolea - Perfect Cottage for Two near Baby Beach!

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This recently renovated cottage is inspired by the old Hawaiian plantation style era but with all the modern amenities one could ask for! The surrounding neighborhood is a unique and highly desirable location, within walking distance to restaurants and shops, steps to the family friendly Baby Beach, snorkeling and surf breaks. There is a large wrap around lanai with ocean views to enjoy morning coffee or happy hour drinks or just relaxing with a good book.

At night the lanai has LED lighting enhances your outdoor enjoyment. Inside, the large living room, dining area and kitchen have been updated with wood floors, new appliances, plantation shutters and comfortable stylish furniture. A collection of contemporary art and Hawaiian textiles grace the walls and there is a large flat screen, smart TV. The two bedrooms, each with a king bed, have high quality organic cotton linens and plenty of storage.

There is an additional shower outdoors to wash off sandy toes and salty skin. On the side yard there is a large patio with a gas barbeque, outdoor dining area and umbrellas to enjoy the ocean view. At night the patio is romantically lit with over head string lights. The cottage is air-conditioned and solar-powered.

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.

TVNC #5025

GE/TA-108-158-1568-01

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
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TA-108-158-1568-01, GE-108-158-1568-01, TVNC 5025, 260060050002

About the area

Koloa

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa. Nawiliwili Harbor and Kukuiula Boat Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Poipu Beach and Makauwahi Cave Reserve. ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and Allerton Garden are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Koloa, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Baby Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lawai Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Poipu Shopping Village - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kiahuna Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Poipu Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Kolea - Perfect Cottage for Two near Baby Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hale Kolea - Perfect Cottage for Two near Baby Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Kolea - Perfect Cottage for Two near Baby Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hale Kolea - Perfect Cottage for Two near Baby Beach! located?

Located in Poipu, this holiday home is steps from Prince Kuhio Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Poipu Beach. Baby Beach and Lawai Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Wonderful Beach Cottage

We usually rent a small house right by Poipu beach, but because we booked later than normal this year, we stayed at this 2 bedroom beach cottage by Baby Beach. The home was beautiful. It was well designed, wonderfully furnished, and the owner really nailed it with all of the extra little touches. The property is also just a short walk to great shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Kauai 2024

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 have vacationed on Kauai many times, and this is the BEST place EVER! The owners thought of everything...from beach chairs to a luggage weight device!! They even had us a fresh bouquet of tropical flowers from their garden upon our arrival!! The home was exceptionally clean- spotless!! We will never want to stay any other place than Hale Kolea!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Austin, TX

Lovely cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Very nice presentation. The owners have tried to think of everything to make a guest comfortable. It is a charming decor and well designed for island life. We enjoyed all the fans and the option of an ocean breeze or air conditioning if that became too hot or humid. We did not find an easy way to log on and receive Wi-Fi. Another observation was that cleaning fees seemed much higher than other similar rentals we have used on the island. Rather than a standard high cleaning fee, a returnable damage deposit might be a more affordable approach.

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

10/10 VRBO Experience

The cottage, amenities, location, and hosts surpassed my expectations. My brother and I had the most incredible venture in Kauai and found such peace and comfort at the Poipu cottage. We cannot recommend it enough and I certainly plan to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

beautiful, well -maintained house

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, well-maintained house; management was responsive to inquiries.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Excellent house.

Excellent house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fred B.

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: Great
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10/10 Excellent

John V.

An Oasis in Paradise

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: Just as pleasant and comfortable a locale and Hale as you could hope to find on the Garden Island.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

This was a slice of heaven!

The house was MORE than we could have expected! Having the owners next door was fantastic, they were kind, thoughtful and respectful of our time. This was our first visit to Kaua’i and so far the most beautiful island. The proximity to the ocean was perfect. We could hear the waves at night. The street was very quiet, and the beaches were gorgeous, if we didn’t care about seeing the rest of the island we could have just stayed and walked to the beach every day. It was literally a slice of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexey Z.

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

What an amazing experience

We had a wonderful time staying at this house. What a gorgeous location and such a great property too! Can't wait to come back next time.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

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

Absolutely beautiful

This was one of the best experiences we have had while on vacation. Everything you need to enjoy your stay is available and thought out. The property manager was available when needed. Thank you again for hosting us in this beautiful state! Aloha!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Wonderful vacation

The cottage could not have been more perfect. It is beautiful, clean, comfortable, nicely furnished and had everything we needed to make our holiday great. The owners live next door and they were so kind. They gave us excellent tips about places to visit and they are very knowledgeable about the island and the history and culture there. We highly recommend this property and hope to visit again. Lisa and Gary
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Kimberly H.

Steer clear of here if you are looking for Aloha Spirit

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was quaint and updated . Is not ocean view . View is obstructed by grey house right in front . Is not sunset view . I think it should be disclosed that the owners live next door about 10 feet away and will stop over unannounced . I also should mention they are very strict about 2 people which is fine . However I broke my foot while on island and needed my husband to extend his stay on island to care for me as my dad was coming in for end of trip . When my father arrived we were rudely approached by the owners and basically kicked out on an island at full capacity bc now we had 3 even though we fully disclosed our circumstances directly to the owner, and they seemed sympathetic and acted like it was acceptable. I understand rules but there is room for compassion and a little flexibility so if you are looking for a relaxing vacation this is not the place for you . I have been a VRBO owner . I would never have done that to any of my renters and I have never been treated so poorly . I was even treated poorly by the rental company Poipu beach vacation rentals c. when requesting a refund for nights we were going to have to stay at another property .I basically was told I didn’t know how to add up to 3 .
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Adorable Cottage with a great location

This house was a perfect home base for our hiking adventures around Waimea Canyon. It had everything we needed including a great lanai to relax on and was close to restaurants and shops. The owners live next door and were so kind and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

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

Beautiful Cottage in a perfect location.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at this beautiful cottage near baby beach. The home is located on a quiet street close to baby beach. The snorkeling across the street was fantastic. I ran in to several sea turtles while snorkeling only 50ft from the shore. The hosts were very welcoming and warm. My wife appreciated the lei she was given to her on our anniversary. The views of the sunset across the street were gorgeous. The house itself has everything you would need for the beach including, chairs, boogie boards and fins. The kitchen was well stocked with great pots and pans. I also enjoyed having a grill to cook our fresh fish on. I would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

The best of Kauai

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: This cottage is exemplary in every way. Beautiful. Comfortable. Ideally located. SPOTLESS. We’ll appointed. A pleasure and privilege to stay there. All of the neighbors who reside there are also wonderful. We couldn’t have been more pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Hale Kolea

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 cottage! Immaculate/spotless, well furnished, everything you need for a wonderful stay is provided. A cloth backpack with metal water bottles was a nice caveat to provide an environmentally healthy option to buying plastic bottles. The lanai provides a beautiful way to observe your surroundings while listening to the birds and surf nearby. Lots of places to walk to, including the harbor for a swim or the lagoon across the street,and lovely farmers markets to buy delicious fruits and veggies. Cannot wait to return! Lovely place💕✨

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Great location

Perfect location to walk to the beach and close shops. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

This place is paradise!

Alex and Ronan have gone out of their way to make this home everything we needed. From the location a block from the beach, snorkeling right across the street, lovely seating and lounging inside and out, beach chairs and toys, and an abundance of small touches that made this place perfect. They had the house smelling of fresh cut flowers, and the fans and air-conditioning were on when we arrived. It was laid out beautifully and we will stay here anytime we are on Kauai!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John & Louise V.

Heaven on Earth

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: Hale Kolea is the perfect place to relax, enjoy the sounds of the ocean and watch the waves. The owners have thought of everything you might need to make your stay perfect.

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M.

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

Excellent Location and Hospitality

The location was great. Sites and sounds from the ocean just across a quiet residential street; morning coffee on the large lanai was delightful. The house is in walking distance to three snorkel spots, and a place where turtles come to rest for the night; Multiple dining and shopping options within a short drive or walk, even a stand to get cold fresh coconuts. Don’t miss the yummy food at the food trucks and the fish market in nearby Oldtown Koloa, or a drink/snack at Brenneke’s overlooking Poipu Beach Park. Even though the rental is managed by a company (the official contact), the owners who live next door are super nice people who went out of their way to take care of our needs and answer our questions while we were there. For example, when we inquired about the availability of a rice cooker, they went out and bought us one! My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be recommending this rental to friends and family, and to you :) Aloha
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

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

Paradise Found

We left a piece of our hearts in Kauai at this absolutely perfect cottage nestled in paradise. Every detail was provided at the highest level but our favorite moments came as we communed with the amazing owners and discovered the beautiful beaches. It was a perfect landing spot as we explored the island and we hosted several memorable dinner parties with friends. The sea turtle landing at the end of the street was a magical spot and we will never forget the locals playing their ukeleles at Aloha Craft Cafe! It was truly a perfect 10 vacation and we hope to return again. Mahalo!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Excellent

Well appointed and clean Very useful gifts Short walk to Baby Beach to play with grand babies Wish we could have had the grandkids for a couple nights but understand the policy
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Hale Kolea, 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: Hale Kolea Cottage in Poipu is absolutely the best!location, location, location,a short walk to "Baby Beach" the Beach House Restaurant, Kukiula Center with shops market restaurants.Sitting on the "Lanai" (porch) with a glass of wine watching the surf is much better than any Hotel, and our hosts thought of everything.Just bring your shorts, flip flops and swim suits, and sunblock.We are already planning our next stayMahalo!

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

A perfect guest house in a perfect place!

I think all the VRBO hosts got together and made a list of how to prepare a perfect guest house and awarded that list to Hale Kolea in Kauai!!! The hosts, who live next door, greeted us warmly with an offer to assist at any time. The house has curb appeal and is wonderfully designed with decor that matches the calm feel of Hawaii. It is well stocked with anything you could ask for and more, like beach towels, chairs and boogie boards. But it is the small, well-thought through details that made all the difference--a welcome note on arrival, a cozy blanket on the couch, amenities for the shower, bedside outlets for charging phones, a guidebook with dog-eared pages for nearby sights. I don't know if they did that last one on purpose, but can it be coincidental that everything I searched for was already marked? The recliners on the lanai had over-sized towels already spread out on them as if they were calling out "be comfortable, sit here." The location is great on a quiet street. You can walk to both Baby Beach and the Beach House restaurant. It's a short drive to Spouting Horn and Poipu Beach, which has plenty of parking. There's a shopping and restaurant complex nearby that is very convenient with clothing stores and a Longs Drugstore. (I recommend Merriman's and Roy's1849 Eating House, but avoid the Savage Shrimp restaurant.) Our 3-night stay went by too quickly. Kudos to the hosts for creating such a special place in such a special place! Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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