Location: Kapahi, East Kauai, Kauai, Hawaii, USA (11.9 miles north of airport, 3 miles to Beaches & Shopping)
Accommodations: Home, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)
Welcome to our Charming, 1 acre private Cottage . If you love the country and privacy, Kapahi is for you.Complete with down home hospitality.
We're only minutes away from Gorgeous Beaches, quaint Kapaa town and sweet Mom and Pop boutiques of all kinds. We are half way between the North and South shores making trips easy. Your Sweet Private Cottage has all the makings of old Hawaii.
The entryway has been stamped with local ferns and palms. Around the corner is your private custom lanai, complete with hot outdoor shower, jetted tub, teak table and chairs, lounge chair and outdoor gas barbecue on beautiful farm raised ipe wood decking.
We do as the Hawaiian's do and leave our shoes in a little cubby outside by the door. It is a wonderful custom, both respectful of the home and helps to keep the outside where it belongs. Come relax, in your home away from home.
This lovely custom home has bamboo floors through out. The kitchen has bamboo, cabinetry, counters and a pantry filled with complementary items and all the gourmet needs for fine cooking. An antique table seats 4. A plantation style sofa bed makes for a comfortable living space along with a matching bamboo chair, ottoman, Flat screen TV & Board Games.
Your bedroom has a queen size bed, teak armoire, love seat, night stand, dresser and lovely local hawaiian art work.
Your bathroom shower has a river rock floor & imported green slate walls. The early morning sun bathes the slate in gorgeos warm colors.
For your pleasure and relaxation, a massage table is available. As well as a steam sauna that helps to detoxify and heal.
Off the kitchen is a mudroom where you'll find an Energy Star front loading washer & dryer. Using only organic suds~~
We have made every effort for our home to be ~~GREEN!!!~~ When building we used NO VOC paints & renewable bamboo flooring throughout. We used diatomaceous earth under the floor boards to help control pests. Only natural cleaning products are used to clean our home and these are available for your use. They include laundry soap, dishwashing liquid, organic cleaners, hand soap & natural toilet paper. Your table is set to use cloth napkins with bamboo placemats. Your bed linens are either 100% organic or bamboo. We provide these for your safety, as well as our planet. Our flowers and trees are native to this environment. Our fruit trees and vegetable garden are 100% organic and can be used during your stay when available. We recycle, compost and offer clean purified water. Our showers even have chlorine free filters !
This is a fragrance and smoke free home. Please be sure to have your items completely free of these substances before your arrival.
You will love the many organic fruit trees including: coconut, avocado, sour sop, lime, papaya's, banana, surinam cherry, mango, orange, lemon,mt apple & noni, depending upon season. A hammock is available farther down the rolling lawn under 2 shady mango trees, where you can listen to the song of the river and waterfall, below the property. For the adventurous there is access to this beautiful secluded waterfall nestled between state land, where you can take the plunge into its remote pool. Numerous hiking trails abound by the river, as well as on country roads that lead to more private pools & waterfalls.
*Please note* Living in the country, you may come into contact with mosquitoes and ants. We have a mosquito net and organic spray that work
for most people. Ants are attracted to food left out, sugar and water. We use a safe way to keep them away as best as we can*
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We have 4 bikes to explore nearby beaches and trails. Pack a picnic and you're off to see beautiful Kaua'i up close and personal!
Available for your use are Surf boards, Kayaks, Boogie Boards, Snorkeling gear,beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, Picnic supplies, badmitten, croquet and lots more. We also have a fire pit, which is great for relaxing by the warmth of the fire & listening to the cricket serenade!
Many spas are nearby. Indulge yourself in a facial, lomi lomi or salt scrub massage, acupuncture or a yoga class on the beach ! We are surrounded by some of the greatest healers, right here in our road ! Many therapists will even make house calls!
We have 2 golden retriever dogs, 5 cats, a sweet piggy named Lucy, and 4 eclectic parrots . They all live happily outside. If you love dogs as we do, you are welcome to take them along on their leashes to the beach or on a hike. If you bring a stick or ball, you'll be friends for life!
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Reservations/Deposit/Payments:
A two night (non-refundable) deposit is required to make a reservation at Hale Mala Pua. The balance of the rental fee, plus the cleaning fee and taxes are due in full, 60 days prior to check in. Upon arrival however, this deposit, becomes a refundable damage deposit and will be returned as long as there is no damage to property or contents therein 7 days after departure. If you plan to stay more than 2 weeks, we ask for 50% down on the total.
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Taxes:
All rates are subject to a Hawaii Excise and Accommodations Tax
of 12.42%. (4.167% Hawaii Excise Tax AND (8.25% Hawaii transient accommodations tax).subject to change in 2010
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Cancellation Policy:
The two night deposit required to reserve Hale Mala Pua Kauai Vacation Rental is non-refundable should you need to cancel for any reason. Cancelations made less than 60 days prior to arrival date will be refunded less the two-night deposit if we are able to re-book the accommodation.
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Mahalo for your interest in our sweet home away from home...
We know you'll bring back lots of great memories & will want to return again & again!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: located in the main living area. Ceiling fan in bedroom keeps the bedroom cool.
- Washer: Energy Efficient Front load washer only organic suds available & used
- Dryer: Energy Efficient Front load dryer
- Linens Provided: We use organic ,bamboo as well as european sheets.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Made with organic sheets and pillows and bamboo coverlet. Organic futon mattress on top of regular mattress plus pillow topper. Very comfy. Sleep knowing you are surrounded by safe bedding for you and the environment.
- Child Bed: Wooden toddler bed available.
- Convertible Bed: Very comfortable sofa bed, sleeps two Size queen. We have a small feather bed to use on top of mattress if you like.
- Crib: We have a co-sleeper available. Comes with sheets as well. Color is sage so perfect for boy or girl.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 22" Flat Screen with pivoting arm. Cable has over 200 of the best channels for relaxing after the beach. Comes with HDTV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Jetted Tub in Bath: This jetted tub is sunken into your private lanai, so you can enjoy your bath outdoors while looking at the stars. No toxic chlorine here ! Fits two comfortably
- Sauna: We have an Steam Oxygen Sauna, please ask for details.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Very nice custom gourmet kitchen w/ bamboo countertop, quality items for your cooking pleasure.Lovely hawaiiana place settings & bamboo floors.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Complete with stainless steel pots/pans, cutlery, blender,juicer, toaster oven convection oven, waffle maker,bamboo cutting boards and other gourmet essentials. Stainless steel water bottles as well as under the sink water reverse osmosis and charcoal filter system that is filled into your ceramic holder.
- Refrigerator: Fill it up from our organic fruit trees and organic garden! Freezer has plenty of ice packs for picnics at the beach.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: We have many caterers available to you, please ask for details. Wonderful Organic caterer available. Just ask!
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: This one stay's on the lanai
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: This one can be taken to the beach
- Lanai: Your lanai is made of sustainable Ipe wood. Located just outside sliding door by living room, complete with jetted tub, large BBQ, hammock, teak table & chairs, wicker lounge chair and outdoor shower, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing.
- Gazebo: This is our Wedding Gazebo.. .see pictures
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Beautiful views of Makalea Mountain with spectacular waterfalls !
- Communications
- Telephone: If you don't have a cell phone, you are welcome to use ours.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Use your lap top inside or even half way down the property.
- Other Amenities
- Free weights & massage table under your bed that can be pulled out and used whenever you need.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: We LOVE animals. Can you tell??
- Kid Friendly: Lots of running room on 1 acre of land, climb trees, play with our animals as well as a goats, cows, horses in nearby pastures.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Please NO smoking on the property.Please do not rent this property if you are a smoker as the smell gets into linens, couch etc. This is a scent free home. Even if you only smoke somewhere else, it is on you and your clothes and therefore can get on our items. We appreciate your understanding.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Tropical Weddings Available on our 1 acre property. Very Affordable ! Please ask for details!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rate based on 2 people. Add $10 per person per night.3 night minimum.
ONLY $99./night/ $693/week/ $2900/mo.2 night non-refundable deposit required
to hold reservation.Upon arrival,it becomes damage dep & will be returned as
long as/no damage.Non-ref cleaning fee required. Over 2 weeks,50% down & bal due
60 days prior to check in. 12.42% Tax on rent & clean. Payment in full,due 60 days
prior to check in. Rental agreement will be sent at time of reservation.
Credit cards accepted via Pay-pal+3% fee. Holiday fees apply, please inquire.
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS VIA PAYPAL,CASHIERS & PERSONAl AND TRAVELERS CHECKS.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- ~Front of your homestay with flowers on either side~ - Kauai Vacation Rental
- ~Bedroom w/queen bed, all organic sheets, bamboo coverlet, armoire & dresser~ - Kauai Vacation Rental
- Entry table with Hawaiiana photos, ceramic hawaiian vases, canvas shopping bags - Kauai Vacation Rental
- ~Antique Table seats 4- 6, nearby is sofa bed that sleeps 2,Flat screen TV above
- ~Vintage Hawaiiana barkcloth sofa bed with matching ottoman~
- Handcrafted Cedar Private door to Lanai
- Private Lanai with Ipe wood, lounge chair, teak table & chairs & jetted tub
- Jetted Tub ~ No toxic chlorine here!~Waterfall faucet & shower~So romantic ~
- front load washer & dryer,only organic suds are used and provided.
- Organic garden in April. You are welcome to share as well as all the fruit trees
- ~Come Relax just above the river and waterfall. That's me and my pups.~
- This is the Sports Shack filled with LOTS of Sports Equipment for you to ENJOY !
- Private Waterfall, you can hear it's peaceful song while on the hammock
- ~Nikky loves to swim in the river and the ocean of course!~
- ~Wedding's now available!~ Please ask for details.
- ~Looking down from the house towards the property~
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Christa Murphy , Portland, Or
Homeowner Response:
Aloha my jumping bean,happy dance, goof balls! So nice to hear back from you ! Thank you So much for your very gracious & kind comments. We so loved having you here and are so pleased that you chose Hale Mala Pua as your honeymoon destination. It was such a treat to get to know you both. We look back with fond memories with our numerous notes, back and forth.. I've kept them all for my scrapbook ;) We love to share this special hale and especially love to pamper..a gift of Aloha! We are happy that you will be coming back soon! Check the calendar... we book fast! Rick & I and all the animals send our best to you both. Thank you again for all your kind praises. Mahalo & Aloha, Love, Holly & Rick
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This is my response to the e-mail I received from Howard and Laura. Dear Howard and Laura, Ohhhhhhh, your so sweet.....Dear back at you ! You are both so wonderful. We so enjoyed getting to know both of you so very much. You are both so very special.. We are so thankful that you have already recommended us to some friends. How wonderful. I'm sure if they are friends of yours, we will come to care for them as we do for you both. Thank you for all the very sweet comments you made about our homestay and hospitality. It means so much to us, especially coming from people who are so picky, and I mean that with the greatest of respect. We truly hope to see you again one day. In the meantime, take good care of each other. We also wish that your ventures come to fruition. I know how dedicated you are and know that anything you do will be a great success! O wau i hou no "Yours Truly", Holly & Rick
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We received this very kind review in an e-mail sent to us, shortly after departure. I have copied and pasted relevant paragraphs with their permission here. Dear Holly and Rick , I call you all Dear because of the time spent there. It was a delight and have already had occasion to formally recommend you guys to local friends here. Perhaps others of our friends will take our example and come to call you guys Dear. It seems so long ago to be wondering if the comments made about staying at your place were all made up. It is clear that they were as genuinely as you guys are. It was a delight to have selected your place to stay at. Your hospitality and care made all the fancy resorts sterile in comparison. (Not to mention the price! Infinitely worthwhile.) All of the accoutrements you offer (snorkeling gear, kayak, bonfire & chocolate dessert [Thanks again, Rick!], etc.) Plus, the conversations and advice on places to visit (and, I suppose, a few NOT to visit.) How many hosts would even invited guest to church? Not many I suppose but it, too, was a treat. Access to a washer and dryer made a big difference as well. I hope to have need for your services again in the future: it was definitely a "repeatable" adventure! Laura has turned down a bunch of places due to her very high standards: she was well satisfied at your place, however. Thanks! Howard
Positive Rating
Laura-Anne and Jonah Minkoff-Zern , Berkeley, CA
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Laura-Anne & Jonah, We are so very happy that you choose Hale Mala Pua for your honeymoon. It truly is a perfect honeymoon spot, lush with a private acre overlooking the river and waterfall. We just put up a big hammock under 2 mango trees nearby so you can snuggle up with your sweetie while listening to the song of the waterfall. We're happy you loved all the special details we thought of . We humbly accept your kind recommendation and loved getting to know you both. We hope to see you both again. Mahalo Nui Loa, Love Holly & Rick
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Duncan & Karen , Calgary, Alberta
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Duncan & Karen, We are very humbled by your wonderful review of Hale Mala Pua. You sure wrote a beautiful and long review. We are SO very happy that you enjoyed all that we offer to you, from the down home hospitality and ideas for adventures, to all the sports equipment we offer to our guests to save you money on rental fees. We loved having you here and enjoyed getting to know you. You are a very special couple. We are so excited about your proposal here in Kauai. It's so romantic, couples in love have lovely surroundings to ask for a hand in marriage. We wish you all the very best and look forward to seeing you again. We humbly accept your sweet comments and review. Mahalo to you both. Take good care of each other. Love,Holly & Rick
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Jeramy Boik & Jason Gruhl ,
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Jeramy and Jason, It's great to hear from you. I miss you!!! Thank you so much for you kind review. We are grateful that you loved our property and it felt like home to you. That is just what we wanted for everyone to feel like home, not a hotel,but really homey, complete with Nikki & Cody our beloved golden retrievers, who are always welcoming themselves! We hope to see you again soon. Lots of love, Holly & Rick
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Kenny & Deborah Jones , Santa Barbara
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Kenny & Deborah, We are SO happy that you had such a wonderful time! We so loved getting to know you & your kind hearts. We graciously accept your kind words for the hospitality & warmth we love to show our guests.. We really do love to be there for our guests that often become dear friends. It is our pleasure to share our knowledge and love of Kauai with down home hospitality. We send our love and hugs to you both and hope we see you again soon. All the animals send their unconditional love and comfort back to you. Blessings to you and your family. Love Holly & Rick.
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Les and Tammy Harris , Newberg, Oregon
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Les and Tammy, Wow~What a wonderful review! Thank you so much. We are so happy that you loved our sweet green home away from home. It is indeed a beautiful, sweet and special retreat. We are very thank ful that you enjoyed yourselves and the savings on all the great sports equipment. We've added a surf rider kayak as well as a professional kayak I know they will also be enjoyed. I'm thrilled you loved the race:) Rick just loves to share his love of sailing with our guests. The greatest compliment we can ever have is your recommondation which is so very kind. Thank you so much. We hope to see you again one day soon. Mahalo nui loa Les and Tammy. Love Rick and Holly
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Meredith and Dustin , Alexandria, VA
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Meredith and Dustin, We loved having you here and are happy that you had such a wonderful time. We love to give of ourselves to our guests so your stay is effortless and you can enjoy all that we have, including the sweet cottage and beautiful property. We're glad you were happy and comfortable. We also look forward to you coming back again! Mahalo Meridith and Dustin for your kind comments. The best complitment we can have is to tell others of your special experience. Thank you so much. We look forward to seeing you again, maybe with a baby or to celebrate your 1st yr anniversary. Love to you both, Rick and Holly Mahalo Nui loa
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Lesley and Loren , Kent, WA
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Lesley & Loren, Mahalo for your wonderful comments. We love to share our sweet homestay and beautiful property. It is such a blessing to have had you both. I'm so glad you will be coming back. We really look forward to seeing you again! We will likely have even more to offer you, stay tuned for more exciting adventures here. Thank you so much for your homemade doggie bisquits. You definatly would do well spreading the love to more animals. I know our pups loved them. It's wonderful making friends with you both and thank you for letting everyone know how special Hale mala Pua truly is. Aloha ke Akua, a hui hou, with love, Holly and Rick