Custom Ocean View Cottage...with a/C... 100 Steps to Beach...Sunset

• Perfect Cottage.

  Perfect Cottage.

  • Guest Lizzy
  • Date of stay 03/09/13
  • Review Submitted 03/18/13
  My sister & I spent a wonderful week at Blue Lotus. It is a beautiful home, equipped with everything we needed. The decor is exquisite & it could not have been cleaner. Sitting on the lanai with a view of the ocean was exquisite. When choosing this house, you must take into account the location. It is about a 45-min drive from it to the Poipu/Lihue area. But if that's not an issue for you, and you don't mind that there is no longer a beach across the street (Kekaha Beach has been washed away), then you will love this cottage.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Aloha As a property manager yourself, I am thrilled that you found the house to be so perfect for your stay. Just this past week, we have seen almost 100' added to the depth of the beach, and it has moved about 1/4 mile down towards the cottage. We had 3 winters of El Nino weather, which did not restore the beach from the summer waves. It is less than a mile to the beginning of the 15 miles of sand going west. It is a bit of a drive to get out to the peace and quiet this part of the island has to offer, and the driest and sunniest part of the island. It is much better than the 1-2 hr. drive through traffic from the airport to get to the north shore. Thanks again for staying with us at Blue Lotus Cottage. Much Aloha

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• Two weeks in paradise.......

  Two weeks in paradise.......

  • Guest Ken
  • Date of stay 01/29/13
  • Review Submitted 02/28/13
  Morning coffee in hand, an ocean view in front of me.... and asking today's big question: A drive up Waimea canyon, a drive out to Polihale Beach, a short walk to the beach across the street, or just sit back, take in the view, look for whale spouts, and read a book? A very relaxing and enjoying vacation. The cottage itself was perfect: simple layout, nice furniture, well appointed kitchen(new dishware), comfortable bed..even a TV that was barely used. Newly air conditioned, though did not need it. WiFi made it easy to keep in touch with work and friends while I was in paradise. Each sunset was special; the milky way was visible at night, and even the children playing in the schoolyard were a welcome break from the usual crowds. For entertainment, many choices all within a short drive: Pt. Allen or the Grove for music; dinner at Pomodoro's (highly recommended), tour of the coffee plantation, walk old Hanapepe Town on Friday Art Night, and more.... Looking forward to coming back next year.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you for your wonderful comments about your stay at Blue Lotus Cottage. It is a great cottage, and it is always nice to hear the appreciation for our home. We hope to see you next year, as well as many years following. Aloha

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• Everything was perfect!

  Everything was perfect!

  • Guest Chris
  • Date of stay 02/11/13
  • Review Submitted 02/25/13
  From my arrival to my reluctant departure, Blue Lotus exceeded my expectations. Lots of beach equipment, a well appointed kitchen, and ocean view for breakfast on the lanai. I totally relaxed and walked either one of the nearby beaches, or one of the more remote beaches, each day. The highlight of the trip was an awesome helicopter flight to Niihau. It was a great chance to experience beautiful views of this remote island as well as look back at Kauai. We loved seeing the monk seals, and the pods of whales. I will be returning to this gem on a regular basis. Thanks, Scott, for making it a most memorable vacation.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: I am glad that you had such a great time at Blue Lotus Cottage. We hope to see you return soon. Aloha Scott

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• Better than advertised

  Better than advertised

  • Guest jstanford8
  • Date of stay 10/01/12
  • Review Submitted 10/03/12
  This property is better than advertised and offers a great value. Read on for a full report. As owners of "Top of the World", a VRBO West Yellowstone luxury mountain retreat, we can appreciate the tender loving care that goes into creating a special vacation home. Scott, the property manager, has done just that. What do we like most about listing 192798? 1) Spotless interior decor. It is upscale, modern and comfortable. 2) Air conditioning. Very little breeze makes it down into Kekaha and the West shore can be very warm. Also, at night with the windows closed and the air on, the chickens are less of a bother. 3) Outdoor hot shower. Why take a boring shower indoors when you can enjoy the great outdoors in a quiet and secluded back yard? 4} Gourmet kitchen. The cooking area is open and large. The utensils are numerous and first class. The organization of the drawers and cabinets are so user friendly. 5) Location. The house is located in a super quiet tourist-free true Hawaiian neighborhood with a nice view of the ocean and waves. This house is one block off the noisy and potentially dangerous main highway that separates most of the "oceanfront" rental properties from the beach. 6) Bed. The master bed and mattress are extremely comfortable and there are plenty of big pillows. 7) Linens and towels. Nothing but top-shelf items here. 8) Convenience. Why pay triple the price to stay in Poipu with the crowds when you can drive to many spectacular beaches in less that 30 minutes? 9) Price. This house competes quite favorably in price and amenities with other properties in the area. 10) Sandy beach entrance into the ocean. Almost two miles of beach have been eroded in front of the majority of homes in Kekaha. All that is left is a lava boulder jetty that prevents beach access. Fortunately, the only sandy beach covering the rocks sits right in front of this cottage. This may change in the future but for right now it is a big advantage. Any recommendations to the manager? Install a reverse osmosis system to filter out chlorine and flouride provided by the public water system. Pray to mother nature to return the sand. Enjoy your stay in Paradise.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: I thank you so much for the review. It "clears the air" from a previous review that was unfortunate. We have spent a lot of time to make this an exceptional place to stay, and you certainly expressed your appreciation for our efforts. We are continuing with a new landscaping plan, which should be completed by the end of the month, that will complement the nice yard and landscaping that is currently there. Mahalo for your wonderful review of your stay!

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• Cozy House

  Cozy House

  • Guest L
  • Date of stay 08/01/12
  • Review Submitted 08/25/12
  The house was very clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated and only a short walk from a small, nice beach. It was a great location for exploring Waimea Canyon and Polihale Beach. I was briefly disappointed that the sand has eroded from Kekaha Beach Park, but a local gave me directions for a short drive to where the sandy beach starts about a mile further up the road. Unfortunately, the house next door had lots of bored dogs that yapped almost constantly on some days and evenings, preventing me from sitting on the lanai to listen to the sounds of the ocean. (Without this issue my rating would have been Excellent.) Scott was able to move me into another house upon my request. Thank you, Scott!

  Owner response: It was unfortunate that the guest felt it necessary to move. The caring neighbor had rescued a litter of Tibetan Spaniels (small dog) and was trying to deal with having 10 dogs. They would bark when people would walk by. We have built up the stockade fence so that the dogs could not see people on the lanai. However, the neighbor has since found homes for the litter, but it did not happen until after the guest had been relocated. Just a the guest had indicated, it is a very nice and well furnished house with a wide view of the ocean

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• Delightful

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  Delightful

  • Guest Larry and Lolieta from Oklahoma City, OK
  • Date of stay 05/03/12
  • Review Submitted 06/19/12
  The Blue Lotus was delightful! Everything was available-beach chairs, beach towels, etc. This was our first trip to Hawaii! We have now been to all 50 states. A long time goal for us. Thanks for making it so enjoyable. We hope to make it back! With our family next time.

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• The House was Simply Excellent

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  The House was Simply Excellent

  • Guest Petri from Redmond, Washington
  • Date of stay 04/17/12
  • Review Submitted 04/29/12
  Aloha Scott, The house was simply excellent. Everything worked, very nice design, almost too good and well equipped for only 2.5 persons! Perfect for 4-6 persons: Spacious enough, 3 good bedrooms, lots of utensils etc. I did grilling every day. Very good set-up, and will be recommending the house for other families also. Mahalo, Petri

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  • Guest Phil and Beverly from Reno NV
  • Date of stay 11/17/10
  • Review Submitted 12/14/10
  Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us. Your have supplied the house with everything that renters could possibly want. We envy your future retirement is this paradise. The roosters were no problems. Sincerely...

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  • Guest Dave and Shanaz from Vancouver BC
  • Date of stay 11/09/10
  • Review Submitted 12/14/10
  We had a great time in Kauai! This was our 5th time in 5 years but our 1st time at your home, Hale Manu. Great home! Thank you for sharing. Hope to be back next year! Not a drop of rain during our 14 day stay!

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  • Guest John from Lijonia, MI
  • Date of stay 10/18/10
  • Review Submitted 12/14/10
  Your place was comfortable and nicely furnished. It was a pleasant stay and you have my thanks. I enjoyed the roosters contrary to most.

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Rates starting at just $180 per night for 1-2 people. 5 night minimum
Taxes of 13.416% and cleaning fee of $160 added to the rate.
Holiday rates are slightly higher...call to inquire.
50% Deposit required to confirm - balance is due 30 days prior to arrival
$200 security deposit (Refundable)
Cancellation Policy:  Full refund if rental can be resold for the length and terms
of the original reservation, less 3% and $50 administration fee.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.