Location: Private Homes, Poipu, South Shore, Kauai, Hawaii, USA (Ten minute walk to famous Poipu Beach Park) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 9-12)
Keywords: Vacation Home, Villa, condominium, home, house, beach house, Poipu condo, vacation home, vacation rental, large vacation rental, near beach
Ala Muku - Hawaiian for "rainbow fragment" - is a slice of paradise which offers you and your family and friends a relaxed, comfortable home base to enjoy and explore the beauty, activities, and natural wonders of Kauai. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet residential neighborhood, this home is about a half mile to Poipu Beach Park and Brennecke Beach.
Surrounded by lush tropical foliage, Ala Muku is a beautifully appointed, 2500 square foot home with festive island décor to enhance your stay in paradise. Relax and socialize in the many indoor and outdoor spaces. On the western front porch the palm fronds rustle in the gentle breeze of the Pacific trade winds. The plush sofas in the living room invite a nap or an opportunity to be entertained with music, cable TV, or DVD/VHS.
All your culinary needs can be met in the cook’s kitchen with its abundant counter space, up-to-date appliances and utensils. The dining room with atrium-like ambiance seats 10 people with additional dining for 4 in the kitchen nook. The back patio, shaded by the red-blooming Royal Poinciana with orchids blooming at its base, is a lovely spot for lounging and barbecuing. The garden setting is private, peaceful and exotic.
This Kauai home offers: A perfect setup for 2-4 couples vacationing together, a family reunion, or accommodations for wedding guests (sleeps up to 12).
Mala Pua- the "garden" master suite is on the main level with a king bed and daybed, TV and DVD player. The spacious bathroom with a walk-in tiled shower offers lush garden views.
Kumulani- (base of sky) is the vaulted upstairs master suite that captures majestic mountain views and balcony sunsets. It features a king bed, TV and DVD player, bath with tiled shower, and plenty of room for relaxing. There is a daybed and three fold-out futons for optional sleeping space.
The Hula Room features a double bed with a whimsical hula décor theme.
The Blue Room is equipped with two twin beds that can be converted into a king-size bed to meet your needs. Please let us know how you want it set up before arrival.
Turn on your laptop anywhere on the property and enjoy high-speed wireless internet access. Our cable TV service offers 175 channels including 11 commercial-free movie channels.
The garage is equipped with laundry facilities, two bicycles and helmets, and beach gear. (This saves you $$ on recreational equipment fees.)
Pack up the beach equipment including mats, chairs, umbrella, cooler, sand toys, and have a great day at the beach. Poipu Beach Park offers a large grassy area dotted with swaying coco palms. There are picnic tables, play equipment, showers, restrooms, even a convenience store and restaurant across the street.
Poipu Beach offers a sheltered cove called "Baby Beach" where toddlers play in the sand and splash in the shallow waters. A few steps away in the clear warm water, colorful tropical fish swim beneath as you snorkel just feet from the shore. The calm waters and gentle waves are enjoyed by swimmers of all capabilities. Experienced surfers can catch large-breaking waves further out beyond the reef. Brennecke Beach, at the east end of the park, is renowned for body surfing and boogie boarding.
If you bring your camera you may be able to capture on film a Monk Seal sleeping off a meal on the beach. Seals are protected so don't approach too closely.
Within a two mile radius of the house you will find two golf courses, some of Kauai’s finest restaurants and charming island boutiques. When you venture beyond Poipu you will find a virtual paradise of activities: helicopter tours, horseback riding, river and ocean kayaking, whale-watching, botanical garden tours and much more, including many popular natural attractions such as the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon (the Grand Canyon of the Pacific).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Convertible Bed (2) : We also have available 3 fold-out futons and bedding to accommodate up to 12 guests. These are usually for children.
- Crib : We have the crib, high chair, baby gates and infant bather to help mom out.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : We have Dish Network with live NETFLIX movie streaming. Choose your favorite movie and settle down to watch uninterrupted viewing on the new LCD flat screen TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Up to date appliances to help the chef
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Beautiful garden and mountain views. There is an ocean glimpse from the upstairs bedroom.
- Communications
- Telephone : Telephone provided for local calls
- Broadband Internet : High speed wireless with 7 megs of download speed
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Non-Smoking, High Speed Wireless Internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Great Zipline tours on the island
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
PEAK SEASON: Jan 7 - March 31; Jun 1 - Aug 31..Nightly $335..Weekly $2,000
VALUE SEASON: April 1 - May 31; Sept 1 - Dec 18..Nightly $300..Weekly $1,700
HOLIDAY SEASON: Dec.17 - Jan 6....Nightly $410. Certain specifics apply.
Hawaii tax: 13.42% Cleaning: $280
Above rates are for up to 8 guests;Add $10 per person per day for additional guest
Stays less than one week are subject to manager's discretion
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Beautiful Poipu Vacation Home Sleeps 12,
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes
Kauai is truly the "garden island", with its many beautiful water features and planned construction which virtually eliminates high rises. The warm sandy beaches and friendly local residents always make you feel comfortable away from home.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The Poipu area is on the warm sunny south side of Kauai. It is definitely a great destination with its many sandy beaches, boutiques, and wonderful restaurants. It is just a short drive to the airport, as well as the west, east and north sides of the island.
Rated the best beach in North America for 4 years. Great place to take the family. There is great swimming, snorkeling, surfing, boogie boarding; a wonderful sheltered "baby beach" for children as w
Owner's Map of Private Homes
Juliana and Jim own 2 homes in Kauai and manage a number of other beautiful homes and condos. They began visiting the Garden Island in 1997 and now are permanent residents. Juliana is a licensed real estate broker in Hawaii. Her special enjoyment is gardening. She loves to share the many wonderful features of Kauai with her visitors, especially the great beauty of the local botanical gardens. Jim is a builder of many years and now enjoys semi-retirement while keeping his hands busy with the occasional remodel.
Property Photos
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- Expansive Living Areas - Poipu, South Kauai, Hawaii Vacation Home
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- Spacious Island Home in Poipu - Poipu, South Kauai, Hawaii Vacation Home
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- View From Upstairs Master Bedroom - Poipu, South Kauai, Hawaii Vacation Home
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- Kumulani Room - Upstairs Master Suite
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- Kumulani Master Bath
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- Dining area
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- Master bedroom downstairs
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- Master bath
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- Blue Room Guest bedroom, can be made into a king
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- Sunset at Poipu Beach
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- Fully equipped Kitchen
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- Hula Room Guest Bedroom
Traveler Reviews (21)
Great home for family trip
Guest: Maya R.
Date of Stay: 01/12/12
Review Submitted: 02/10/12
This home was the perfect location! We were a quick walk and extremely quick drive to the beach. The home was well equipped with everything one would need for a trip to the beach and lots of bikes. Laundry room made it easy to stay clean, though had restricted hours that were difficult for us. Comfortable beds and plenty of space. We spent a lot of time at Poipu Beach and were a drive away from anywhere on the island. Wonderful home!
Recommended for:
Ala Muku
Guest: Ishmael B.
Date of Stay: 01/04/12
Review Submitted: 02/01/12
Great trip, very accommodating owners. House was great and had all the necessities as well as bikes, body boards, etc. Family and friends had a great time. Thanks.
Recommended for:
Ala Muku Vacation Rental
Guest: Gayle D.
Date of Stay: 11/24/11
Review Submitted: 12/11/11
This is the perfect home for a family vacation - plenty of room for our party of 8 and wonderful kitchen and barbeque for all our meals. The house comes equiped with everything you would use on the beach from straw mats to snorkling equipment and bikes ! Our party was concerned about being 1/2 mile from the beach but ended up loving the short walk to the beach. We walked through the Hyatt one day and all commented on how nice it was having our own place instead of 4 small ( and expensive!) rooms in a hotel. Jim and Julianna are fantastic owners and will make sure your stay is perfect. Can't wait to return.
Owner response:Thank you so much Gayle for the nice review. Juliana and Jim work very hard to make our homes and condos clean and comfortable with all the amenities our guests will need on their vacation.
Recommended for:
Outstanding house, great location
Guest: Barry B.
Date of Stay: 10/29/11
Review Submitted: 11/16/11
We stayed for a week in this great house. There were five of us, and the house was large enough for us to be very comfortable. Everyone kept saying how much nicer it was to be staying in a house, compared to a hotel, or even a condo. The neighborhood was quiet and very centrally located, for our purposes. The kitchen was especially nice, with all the conveniences and appliances you could want. The wi-fi was fast and worked great for all three of the computers we had with us. The beach equipment was used and appreciated. The description is accurate and I can't really think of any criticism at all - it was just a wonderful place to be based for our first visit to Kauai. We happened to be there at Halloween, and we had been warned by the owners that Halloween is a big holiday in Hawaii. We had a great time sitting on the front porch and handing out candy (thank you Costco!) to over 250 trick or treaters.
Owner response:Halloween is a wonderful tradition in our neighborhood in Kauai. People have block parties, set up haunted houses, and just enjoy the evening watching the kids parade by. People frequently comment on the advantages of reserving a home instead of a hotel. It makes sense with 2400 square feet to enjoy instead of a little room. All of our rentals are centrally located in Poipu, close to the beach, restaurants, and boutiques. Thanks for the great recommendation, we are so glad you enjoyed our wonderful island.
Recommended for:
Like Having Our Own Home In Kauai
Guest: valerie w.
Date of Stay: 09/01/11
Review Submitted: 09/17/11
One of the great things about this vacation home is that it is outfitted with many amenities not usually available with other rentals. The hosts generously allowed us use of their bikes, beach towels, underwater sports gear, boogie boards, and beach chairs. Of course this was a great convenience and money-saver for us. The home is very nicely furnished and lovely in decor, well-equipped, spacious and incredibly clean. The house is located in a neighborhood about a half mile from the beaches and this was a perfect place for our family to be. The kids were free to walk or ride bikes down to the beaches and shops of Poipu. Staying at Ala Muku was like having a home of our own in Kauai.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great house, location and price.
Guest: Stacy f.
(Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/04/11
This was my third trip to Kauai and this home was a great place to stay. Not only was the house very clean and warmly decorated, there was plenty of room for our entire family. The home is very relaxing with all the amenities you would want in your own home. We also loved using the bikes and beach chairs/equipment--very handy. We would definitely stay at this home again--the whole family commented throughout our entire stay of how nice it was to stay there. The price is also unbeatable for the number of beds/baths and location. We had 7 adults and 1 child in our family--this home is great for all ages. Thanks Jim and Juliana!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great home for families! Comfortable, great amenities, responsible owners
Guest: Bianca
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 06/02/11
Review Submitted: 06/15/11
We (four kids, mom and dad) stayed here early June 2011. The home has three spacious bedrooms and one smaller (but still reasonable!) bedroom. One great big bathroom and two good sized bathrooms, all with either bath or shower. The location was about a 3-5 minute drive from Poipu beach park. The owners live in a private apt in the back of the house and share the garage space (and laundry) but I never felt this was an issue. In fact, the few times we saw the owners, they were able to answer any questions we had about the area or the house amenities. We have a toddler and I thought this was a great place for him. The house was very pretty and comfortable but not crawling with breakable objects or delicate tchotkes that I would have to hide from our baby so he didn't try to grab them. They also had all the things a toddler or baby might need like high chairs, a crib and even a few toddler/baby books that incidentally our baby looooved. The house is also on a quiet cul de sac, which didn't have a ton of traffic and the neighbors (all locals I think rather than tourists) were really nice and helpful too. All in all, a really great experience. Oh and everything WORKED which is always nice :) Oh, and lots of windows that made for really pleasant breezes! It never got too hot.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Our Kauai vacation
Guest: Peggy
(Loveland, CO)
Date of Stay: 05/07/11
Review Submitted: 05/24/11
Mahalo for the opportunity of renting your lovely home on Kauai. It was everything we hoped for and more. So close to the beach and snorkling, great restaurants and so much more. Our family truly enjoyed our trip and hope to return in the future. Sincerely, Peggy and Brett Petersen
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Location, Location, Location!
Guest: chris C.
(Antigo, Wisconsin, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11
Review Submitted: 03/23/11
Nothing but good things to say about this property. The pictures are very nice and they don't do the place justice, the place has a perfect location to get anywhere on the island. We had lot's of outings planned (one every day ) but it was always nice to come back spread out and relax after all our outings. I have been telling all my friends that this is the place to stay if going to kauai. I did alot of research on the internet and even had some fellow travelers check several places out in person before we settled on this place. The value was great.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with teenagers.
Great house
Guest: Pam
(Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 02/26/11
Review Submitted: 03/16/11
Family and friends stayed here for a week in March. There were eight of us, and it was a perfect set-up. Everything that is advertised about this house is true and more. The kitchen was well equipped, and the beach equipment in the garage was great. We used the bikes, the beach chairs, the beach toys, the beach towels, and even used the washer and dryer. The beach is only two minutes away by car, and it is great. We had a 3 and 5 year old with us, and the baby beach was wonderful. The rest of us spent time on the regular beach and had a wonderful time. There are many shopping areas and restaurants nearby, so you really have everything you need. Jim and Julianna were always available to answer questions about the area. This is a wonderful place to stay on Kauai, so don't hesitate!
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
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