Stunning Oceanview 3 Bedroom Home--Just Steps to Baby Beach

• Good Place to Stay

  Good Place to Stay

  • Guest Wash D.
  • Date of stay 12/06/12
  • Review Submitted 12/28/12
  My family of 3 stayed here for a week and really liked it. Generally, the place was as described. The upstairs common area location is smart to keep the heat away from sleeping quarters at night and to be able to view the ocean from the back deck during the day. The kitchen is open and there is a lot of space. We are just a couple with a baby, but we appreciated being able to spread out with the baby's gear and have him sleep in a room separate from us. I also wanted a kitchen that would allow me to watch my baby on the floor in the living room or dining area, and this space was perfect for that. The sisal wall to wall carpet in the living areas and bedrooms is a practical choice. The various switches are also thoughtfully marked. The location is convenient to everything, and it was pretty quiet even though on the main road. The owner also has a bunch of beach gear plus some childrens' items for use--we didn't use any, but thought this could come in handy for others. While the property was generally well-cleaned, I did find potato chips and popcorn under the dining room table--since I have a floor-bound baby, I was concerned about these things. Also, unfortunately for us, the dishwasher door latch was broken when we got there. This prevented us from running the dishwasher because we could not get the door open once it was closed. This problem was handled well by the rental company, which dispatched a technician the same day, but the technician could not fix it for our stay because he said he had to order a part. This was a bit vexing for me because I was specifically looking for a place with a dishwasher so that I could sanitize/sterilize my baby's milk supplies without having to boil them for extended time every day on vacation, but unfortunately, I could not use it for this purpose. While the owner was responsive regarding this and other issues, I was not offered any remediation for this essentially missing amenity. However, the owner had previously been kind enough to give us a couple of hours extra to check out since he didn't have anyone coming the same day, so I left the issue alone. While this was manageable for us since we were only 2 adults, it could have been a major annoyance for a full house. The appliances generally appear a little older and show their wear, as do the dishes, etc. I would consider renting from this owner again if I return to Kauai. On the whole we were satisfied, and we had a great time in Kauai with our baby

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

  Owner response: Aloha Sanchi, Thank you for the kind words. I apologize for the dishwasher. We had no complaints from the previous guests that checked out the day you checked in, but the maid that washed the dishes before you arrived said the latch was sticking, so the latch must have broken just when you checked in. We have no way to predict when something like this will happen and one of the problems of living on a small island is that parts are not always readily available, and this part had to be shipped from Oahu. I hope you return and we will be happy to offer you a 5% discount off the rent for your next stay. Sincerely, Buzz and Valorie Wisda

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• Great place to stay

  Great place to stay

  • Guest Snorkel6
  • Date of stay 05/31/12
  • Review Submitted 06/10/12
  Our family of six loved staying in this rental in June 2012. From the first conversation with the owner to the moment we left to return home, our experience was fantastic. The home is clean, well stocked, wonderfully located, and is spacious. If we return to Poipu, we will stay in this rental again. You will not go wrong if you choose to stay at Akala Pua. We loved it. There were only a couple negatives, and they were minor. The mattresses were okay, but should probably be rotated/flipped. There was a too much of a depression in a couple of the beds. As for noise, the place is perfect except when a loud car drives by (the rental is on the street which provides access to many condos, The Beach House, Spouting Horn, etc.). But, there isn't much traffic and none of us were ever awakened by a loud car driving by the place. The beach towels, beach chairs, garage (with opener), laundry facilities, nice lawns, covered porch on the second story, and three bathrooms were all appreciated. Staying in this home is worth the difference in cost (if any) of a condo or room at a resort.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Aloha Brett and Kim, Thank you for the kind words and we are so happy you had a great vacation. I will have the mattress rotated and flipped and I will review if we need a new mattress when we visit in August. Valorie and I slept on that bed in January and it was fine, and Valorie is a stickler for firm mattresses. Perhaps something happened between January and June!!?? We'll get it fixed. Come back often, we have a great discount program for return guests. Buzz and Valorie Wisda

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• wonderful place

  wonderful place

  • Guest Siepie
  • Date of stay 12/17/11
  • Review Submitted 02/21/12
  We stayed here over the Christmas break and absolutely loved the place. The layout of the house is effecient and roomy,there was the 6 of us. I liked having the living quarters upstairs,the views from the balcony are amazing.In the garage we found all sorts of snorkel gear and boogie boards, a coolbox and beachchairs,there were also lots of beach towels to use.The downstairs is for sleepng and loundry,great set up with private bathrooms for the 2 King bedrooms. The fact that it took just 4 minutes to walk to Lawai beach was ideal,we love to snorkel and justabout everyday we walked over there ,we checked out all the other places as wel but this was our favorite place.Baby beach is just like the name says for babies and ideal for small children,we liked Brennecke beach the best for boogie boarding and swimming.We would without hessitation recomend this house to anyone. The location is wonderful,close to grocery stores ect and quite often the weather was better in the south.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children, age 55+.

  Owner response: Thank you, Bart and Sibbelina, for taking so much time to write a review for our future guests. We are most happy that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope you come back to Poipu and take advantage of our returning guest discounts. Buzz Wisda

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• This Little Piece of Heaven

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  This Little Piece of Heaven

  • Guest The Vandewel Family
  • Date of stay 01/03/12
  • Review Submitted 01/14/12
  It's been a great 2-1/2 weeks on this little piece of heaven. Thank you for letting us rent your house. We pretty much saw and drove the entire island, snorkeled anywhere we could and came to the conclusion that Lawai Beach is the best!!! We will miss this place, the house was just right for us. Greetings and blessings from Alberta, CA.

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• It is truly a paradise here

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  It is truly a paradise here

  • Guest The Helgeson and LaFramboise Families
  • Date of stay 12/14/11
  • Review Submitted 01/14/12
  We enjoyed the house, location, amenities and the island's mellow beat. The house suited all of our dual family needs. Having the house "stocked" was very helpful!! We are sad to return to our Canadian climate!! It is truly a paradise here! Mahalo!

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• Baby Beach is so Close!

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  Baby Beach is so Close!

  • Guest The Shekel Family
  • Date of stay 12/06/11
  • Review Submitted 01/14/12
  Thank you for building such a wonderful home stocked with all the amenities and for keeping the home so clean! We enjoyed our stay here so much! It was great that Baby Beach is so close; our 2 and 3 year olds wanted to be there all the time! We loved the kitchen being fully stocked so we could cook meals, but also enjoyed some local spots too! We hope to be able to come back to this wonderful home and island soon! Thank you again so very much!

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• The Most Perfect Location

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  The Most Perfect Location

  • Guest The Burke Family
  • Date of stay 11/10/11
  • Review Submitted 01/14/12
  We are so grateful to have found this wonderful place. It was in the most perfect location. Our family, especially our 17 month old, loved going to Baby Beach everyday to play in the sand and splash around in the water. We will definitely be back!

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• We Just Love Kauai

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  We Just Love Kauai

  • Guest The Fullington Family
  • Date of stay 10/15/11
  • Review Submitted 01/14/12
  Thank you for sharing your home with my family. We had a wonderful time. We were to the beach every day. We just love Kauai. We'll be back next year. Thank you so very much.

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• The Perfect Location

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  The Perfect Location

  • Guest The Guy Family
  • Date of stay 10/05/11
  • Review Submitted 01/14/12
  Thank you very much for letting us enjoy your home. The weather was fabulous! We will be coming here for future e will definitely recommend this home to our friends. Your home is in the perfect location!

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• Relaxing Beach Hideaway

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  Relaxing Beach Hideaway

  • Guest The Norton Family
  • Date of stay 09/18/11
  • Review Submitted 01/14/12
  Thank you for a relaxing, beautiful beach hideaway during our Kauai vacation. We appreciated all of the amenities! The Baby Beach is a wonderful walkable spot as is snorkeling in front of the Beach House. We really enjoyed our stay at your well furnished, well equipped and family friendly home. Not to mention, well located on this beautiful island!

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Additional information about rental rates

$1000 security deposit due with reservation.

Full payment due 60 days prior to arrival.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

13.25% tax on the rent.

$245.00 Outclean fee.