Spacious and Comfortable Living Room with Ocean and Mountain Views
Location: Private Homes, Poipu, South Shore, Kauai, Hawaii, USA (Short three minute stroll to sandy Baby Beach or Lawai Beach) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Poipu Luxury Vacation Home
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Kauai Rental Vacation Home at Poipu Beach.
Guests just love Akala Pua! The house design brings families together to talk and bond. The location gives them plenty of choices. And the decoration and furnishing makes it comfortable. But see for yourself -- visit the guestbook to see how much everyone loves their vacation in Akala Pua.
AKALA PUA (Pink Hibiscus) is a brand new (2005), three bedroom/three bathroom oceanview Kauai rental vacation home at Poipu Beach, Hawaii. It is located just 100 yards from the sparkling, blue Pacific Ocean and just three minutes stroll to either white sand Baby Beach or Lawai Beach.
From the moment you enter the front door of this Kauai rental vacation home and are greeted by lavish tile floors and a lovely landscape painting by noted Big Island artist Ezra Muir, you know you have arrived at one of Poipu's greatest values. Quality like this is usually reserved for the multi-million dollar beachfront homes. Combine that quality with a great location and you have AKALA PUA!
Walk upstairs in this Kauai rental vacation home to whitewater ocean views from the large great room that includes a brand new modern, fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops, a dining table for eight, and a sumptuous living area complete with 27 inch TV, DVD player, and CD player/stereo. Furnishings are the best South Pacific decor available. Outside is a roofed lanai for al fresco dining or just relaxing in the gentle tradewinds while listening to the breaking waves.
Downstairs in this Kauai rental vacation home are two nearly identical master bedroom suites complete with king-size beds and beautiful bedroom furniture, private bathrooms with tile floors and wainscoting, plenty of closet space, and cable TV. The third bedroom has two twin beds that can be made into a king bed and a bathroom across the hall. The mattresses are firm and plush and the carpet feels like sisal. There are sleeping arrangements for up to six people maximum.
A laundry room with washer and dryer and a one car garage complete this Kauai rental vacation home. A large rear lawn is home to a gas barbecue.
BIGGER or SMALLER FAMILY? We own two other Kauai rental vacation homes. AHE LANI, is our two bedroom/two bathroom Kauai rental vacation home (VRBO #57020). And MALUHIA MA KA HONUA is our larger three bedroom, four bathroom home (Vrbo #3233).
Click on "All Our Poipu Rental Houses" below to view it!
These houses are all Non-Smoking.
Be sure to view our guest comments below, which are up to date as of 12/05/09.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : There is a separate laundry room with washer, dryer, sink and cabinets. We try to supply plenty of laundry soap, bleach, and fabric softener sheets.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : All linens are provided. We use good quality white bath linen and bed linen. Beach towels and kitchen towels are also provided.
- Garage : There is a one car garage with garage door opener.
- Off Street Parking : There is room for two more cars on the beautiful grass-crete driveway.
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : There are two Cal-King beds, and all the beds are comfortably firm.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : There are two twin beds in the third bedroom that can be combined into an Eastern King bed for an additional $25.
- Crib : Cribs and high-chairs are available for rent from www.readyrentals.com. They deliver and set up sanitized cribs with nice mattresses and a sheet, and they remove it when you leave. And their fees are very reasonable.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : There are three tv's, one in the living room and one in each master bedroom.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : There are a few videos that past renters have left.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : There are a few Hawaiian CD's in the house.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : This house has a modern kitchen with white appliances and granite countertops.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : All pots and pans are provided.
- Refrigerator : Side-by-side Whirlpool refrigerator with icemaker.
- Dishwasher : Maytag dishwasher
- Microwave : GE microwave over the range.
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Catering is available in Poipu from Gaylord's or Joe's on the Green restaurants.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : There is a gas BBQ on the lawn that is shared with the two bedroom house.
- Lanai (2) : There are upstairs and downstairs lanais. Both are about 100 square feet. Upstairs is a table and four chairs.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : The upstairs living room and lanai have nice ocean views with some white water views. Huai Bay is just four houses west of the house, and Poipu's Baby Beach is about 10 houses from the house around the end of the block.
- Mountain View : The upstairs has a nice mountain view as well as an ocean view.
- Ski-In : Just kidding!! :-)
- Communications
- Telephone : There are three telephones, one in the kitchen and one each in the master bedrooms. Local calls are free, but please bring your cell phone for long distance calls.
- Broadband Internet : This Kauai rental vacation home has DSL internet (wireless and wired).
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : This Kauai rental vacation home has DSL internet (wireless and wired).
- Other Amenities
- Hair dryers in each bathroom.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : We welcome children. The house is not "baby-proofed", but there is a gate in the house for the top of the stairs.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Evidence of smoking in the house will result in loss of security deposit.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- The best activity on the island is a boat tour of the Napali Coast, and this is available through a number of boat companies. There are also helicopter charters for touring the island. Waimea Canyon can be accessed by car and takes about 1/2 day.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2011 Low Seasons Rental Rate:(9/3-11/19 to 12/17/11) $250/night.
2012 Rate: $275/night. 2012 Low Seasons Rate $250/night (4/9-6/15 and 9/3-12/14)
The only other costs are 13.25% Hawaii tax and a $225 cleaning fee.
Minimum rental is 7 nights (14 at Christmas) unless there is a "fill-in" vacancy.
Full rent, tax, and cleaning fee are due 60 days(90 days at Xmas) prior to arrival
$1000 refundable security deposit is required within 10 days of reservation.
Reservations are made directly with the owner. This house is managed by a local
Kauai Realtor, a member of the Hawaii Association of Realtors and the BBB.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Stunning Oceanview 3 Bedroom Home--Just Steps to Baby Beach
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes
We bought the lot a few years after hurricane Iniki while the cost of lots was still low because it offered us the opportunity to help vacationers experience a really wonderful house in a good location at an affordable rent. This house is a couple of houses removed from the water, and the rent is less than half of those houses less than 100 yards away! This is really one of the best values in Poipu. It is not the best house in the best location, but it is a great house in a very good location at a fair and affordable rent.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Whitewater ocean view. Lushly landscaped yard. Privacy.
Best of all, the open living area promotes family gatherings with places to sit and "talk story", but with plenty of room for everyone to have adequate space.
One of the finest restaurants on Kauai. Make your reservation prior to sunset!
Not too much beach, but good snorkeling. People mostly lay on the lawn in front of the Beach House Restaurant
People ask about the construction in Poipu. This is the site of the new 300 unit condominium under construction. it is about 1/2 mile from our house and not a noise or traffic problem
Owner's Map of Private Homes
Aloha from Jim and Valorie Wisda. We live most of the time in Palos Verdes Estates, California where we raised a wonderful son and daughter. We have been coming to Poipu since 1970 and no matter how often we travel to other places or countries we visit, like this picture in Thailand, we always look forward to coming back to Poipu several times a year.
Property Photos
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- Spacious and Comfortable Living Room with Ocean and Mountain Views - Poipu House Rental
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- Large Modern and Efficient Kitchen is the Gathering Spot for Friendly Fun - Poipu House Rental
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- Akala Pua has dining for six people and four barstools at the kitchen bar - Poipu House Rental
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- Akala Pua has a beautiful lawn for your family to enjoy
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- East Master Bedroom with King Bed and Private Bath has a Garden View
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- West Master Bedroom Suites with King Bed and Private Bath has a Garden View
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- Spacious Third Bedroom with Twin Beds and Bath Across the Hall
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- Akala Pua has Three Whitewater Ocean Views Between Houses from the Upstairs
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- Akala Pua also has seating for four people on the lanai
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- Akala Pua has lush landscaping, a one-car garage and grass-crete parking
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- Akala Pua is located in a great neighborhood very close to Baby Beach
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- Baby Beach, White Sand with Calm Ocean, is a four minute walk from Akala Pua
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- Akala Pua is Located about one mile from Poipu Beach Park, America's #1 Beach
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- Brennecke's Beach, in Poipu Beach Park, has good bodysurfing and boogie boarding
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- Larger or smaller family? Ahe Lani (VRBO #57020) is 50 feet away.
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- Really Large Family? Add Maluhia ma ka Honua at Poipu Beach Park, VRBO #3233
Traveler Reviews (122)
This Little Piece of Heaven
Guest: The Vandewel Family
(Redondo Beach, CA)
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
Guest: The Helgeson and LaFramboise Families
(Redondo Beach, CA)
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!
Guest: The Shekel Family
(Redondo Beach, CA)
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
Guest: The Burke Family
(Redondo Beach, CA)
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
Guest: The Fullington Family
(Redondo Beach, CA)
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.
Recommended for:
The Perfect Location
Guest: The Guy Family
(Redondo Beach, CA)
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
Guest: The Norton Family
(Redondo Beach, CA)
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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Stay Here!! for Aloha!! A+++
Guest: donofish
(So. Cal.)
Date of Stay: 09/11/11
Review Submitted: 09/28/11
Beautiful property, everything you will need and more is provided in this 5 star house!! The hose is stocked like a Costco.... Just stop at Costco on the way and fill the frige and you will be set, Beautiful Baby beach around the corner, fantastic sunsets from the beach, shot with Palm trees in the forground... Will definatly recomend to freinds and family!! Aloha, Donovan and Gretchen
Owner response:Hi Donovan, Thank you so much for the kind words and we are so happy you had a great vacation! The Wisdas
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great home!
Guest: Two families, California
(Redondo Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/29/11
Thank you for the wonderful upkeep of your island home. The surf came up, so that mad 1/2 our group pleased. Nice golf courses and super specials (just have to ask). Ate in mostly.
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Kansas, Nebraska and Cleveland Families
Guest: Three families.
(Redondo Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 08/29/11
We have spent two wonderful weeks in your lovely home and on this beautiful island of Kauai. It was a great family time with anniversary & birthday celebrations. Enjoying this lanai mornings and evenings, the beautiful weather, oceand & mountain views, listening to the rain---so very relaxing. And yes, we did plenty of eating, thanks to our good chef, also some wonderful dining at restaurants.
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