Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu!
Akala Pua is a lovingly cared for three bedroom home within walking distance to two popular South Shore beaches in Poipu. Lawai Beach is to your left and Baby Beach is to your right, so choose your direction and in 200 plus yards you will enjoy the sun and sand. Distant ocean views can be relished from the upper level great room while preparing the daily meals and sharing the memories created during your stay.
The large 3000 square foot lawn outside is great for sunbathing or letting the kids roam and explore the local landscape. Got a big group? Akala Pua can be rented with Ahe Lani the home sharing this lovely large lawn and located just in front Ahe Lani. Now with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, you have the perfect Kauai vacation rental for a large family and/or friend reunion.
The Parrish Collection is a locally owned and based real estate management company that specializes in vacation rentals on Kauai and Maui. Our collections of rentals are professionally managed by in-house staff with a commitment to personalized service, fine attention to detail and a true sense of Aloha. Our team looks forward to hosting you soon.
PARRISH PROFESSIONAL CLEAN – Built Upon the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) “Safe Home” cleaning program, we further expanded our existing high standard of housekeeping at our properties where hospital-grade cleaning products and protocols were already in use. Our goal by layering on the recommended new steps is to provide our guests assurance and peace of mind that when they stay at any Parrish Kauai property that every effort was made to ensure a high level of cleanliness, sanitation and disinfection.
HOME FEATURES
• Approximately 1,900 square feet, two-story floor plan • Interior Rating: Deluxe • Ocean views from second floor covered lanai and great room • Large open yard great for the kids to play • 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms • Master Bedroom Suite – Lower level, garden view, king bed, TV, access to covered lanai, full bath with walk-in shower, and double vanities • Second Master Suite – Lower level, garden view, king bed, TV, access to lanai, private full bath with a shower/tub combination, and double vanities • Third Guest Room – Lower level, 2 twin beds (convert to king), garden view, access to covered lanai, shared full bath with walk-in shower, double vanities • Great room design – Upper level ocean view living room with 12' vaulted ceiling, flat screen TV, open kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room with access to covered lanai with additional seating • Flat screen TV in living room • Enclosed garage and driveway parking available • Wireless high speed internet • Safe • Gas BBQ • Ceiling fans throughout • Washer and dryer • Private telephone • TA-061-812-5824-01 • GE-061-812-5824-01 • TV# 1072 • This property is located in a Tsunami Evacuation Zone. For your safety, upon arrival, please review the evacuation plan and procedure provided in the Guest Compendium
*A VACATION RENTAL DAMAGE PROTECTION PLAN IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR RESERVATION. THIS PLAN WILL COVER UNINTENTIONAL DAMAGES, UP TO $5,000.00, TO THE RENTAL HOME THAT OCCUR DURING YOUR STAY PROVIDED THEY ARE DISCLOSED TO MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO CHECKOUT.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Koloa
Located in Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and Allerton Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Shops at Kukuiula and Poipu Shopping Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Poipu Kai Tennis Center or Vidinha Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Is Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu!?
As of 17 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu! on 12 May, 2026 start from S$849, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Akala Pua Cottage By Parrish Kauai - great location in Poipu! located?
Located in Poipu, this holiday home is steps from Prince Kuhio Park and 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Poipu Beach. Baby Beach and Lawai Beach are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed the house and location. Communication with the property management was great. The only issue we had were the floors were pretty dirty. 10 minutes after arriving and removing our shoes our socks and feet were dirty. Otherwise it was perfect.
Bradley K.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec, 2025
Mahalo for your review and wonderful feedback, we are pleased that you enjoyed the home overall, with a convenient location and helpful team. The assistance needed with wifi was reported and we would have sent someone right away to take care of the floors as well, however we were not notified of that issue We hope to welcome you back when the time is right for you, Aloha.
Gorgeous property with an amazing location close to the beach. I would buy this property if I could (how much I loved it). I would recommend this spot to anyone visiting!
Sabina W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2023
Mahalo Sabina for your five-star review. We appreciate your comments and recommendation. Glad to hear you had such a wonderful time. We are looking forward to hosting you again soon.
We were a party of 5, the house was very comfortable for our party. Beds were very comfortable and house very well maintained. The kitchen was well stocked with anything needed for easy meals. Beach towels, chairs, coolers and boogie boards also available. Very short walk to a small beach and shops/restaurants. Would stay here again!
Elizabeth R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Donovan and Gretchen N.
29 Sept, 2011
Stay Here!! for Aloha!! A+++
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
Donovan and Gretchen N.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Donovan,
Thank you so much for the kind words and we are so happy you had a great vacation!
The Wisdas
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ren B.
22 Mar, 2017
Kauai house
It was a beautiful 3 bedroom & 3 bath home. It was great for our family of five. We called about the leaking sink & window cover that was sticky- they couldn't have been nicer. They were immediately fixed. The kitchen was well stocked & nicely appointed.
It was wonderful being close to Baby Beach & Lawai Beach. We loved having the bogey boards & chairs for our use.
I washed the nice thick beach towels before we left so the cleaners wouldn't have so much laundry to do.
We had a great time.
Ren B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Ren,
Thank you for the kind words, we really try hard to give our guests great value in the house.
Please come back often! Take advantage of the 5% discount we give for each repeat visit, up to 20% off the fifth and subsequent visits. Since we don't raise rents much, we have guests returning next year for less than they paid in 2009.
Thank you again for choosing our house.
Buzz and Valorie Wisda
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Robin V.
12 Jul, 2017
Family Dream Vacation
We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation. This home provided a place for our family to make wonderful memories together. We spent the days exploring the island and then returned to the big dining room table to share a meal and details of our day. The kitchen was a dream to work in and was stocked with all the needed cooking supplies. The yard was a fun spot for our grandchildren to play and the BBQ we used for almost every dinner.
The trade winds kept us cool for a good nights sleep, but it was a bit warm in the late afternoons.
The garage provided beach chairs, coolers, and a few other toys we used daily. We found big beach towels in the well stocked linen closet. The laundry room was perfect for our big family. We loved Baby Beach and spent many evenings watching the sunsets.
Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Robin V.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you, Robin, for the kind words!
Please return often and take advantage of our return-guest discounts.
Buzz and Valorie Wisda
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brian B.
7 Feb, 2017
Great vacation home with a terrific location
We spent a week with our son's family in this great vacation home. We had 4 adults, and 2 boys ages 4 1/2 and almost 2. The first floor has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and great laundry area, as well as closets, and access to the very nice backyard. The 2nd floor is a great room with a fully stocked kitchen, a large dining table and a living room area with couches and chairs and a TV and DVD player. There is also a second floor veranda with a large table where we ate many meals. There are lots of towels, bedding, laundry detergent and supplies, condiments in the refrigerator, folding beach chairs, sand toys, boogie boards, and a full sized surf board, etc. This is the best stocked VRBO location I have ever been to. Beautiful Poipu Beach is about a mile away and "Baby Beach" is a 4 minute walk. The excellent Beach House Restaurant is 2 blocks away. This is a great location, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Kaua'i.
Brian B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Brian,
Thank you for the kind words. We try hard to give everyone a great experience. Come back often and take advantage of our return guest discounts.
For future guests, we do not provide a full-sized surfboard. It was supposed to be locked in the owner's closet.
Buzz and Valorie Wisda
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sibbelina V.
24 Feb, 2012
wonderful place
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.
Sibbelina V.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
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
Archival
10/10 Excellent
CORTNEY B.
3 Apr, 2017
Can we live here please!!?
This was an amazing vacation experience. The house was beautiful and so well appointed. We did not need anything!! The kitchen has everything we needed right down to salt and pepper.
We like to grind our coffee beans which we were able to do with either of the two grinders. There were plenty of beach towels, hot water, and the beds were very comfy. Two of the pillows were a little too hard for our liking but we just switched them out for softer ones with the shams on them. Even though the view wasn't a full ocean view, we still were able to see beautiful skies and lush greenery and we even were surprised by the flocks of parrots/parakeets who flew in each evening. We had a little trouble watching videos on the vcr but we just switched to watching the tv. The location was perfect. We could walk to the beach to snorkel or to the shopping center to shop. Overall, we would highly recommend this property and will book it again if it's available.
CORTNEY B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you for the kind words, Cortney. We really try hard to help our guests have a great Poipu experience.
Buzz and Valorie Wisda
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
23 Jan, 2018
The house was perfect for our family of 3 couples except there is no bathroom on the upper floor!
A perfect home for our visit. Comfortable beds, a nice yard and close enough to walk to the beach and shopping easily. Upon our arrival there was a note apologizing for the smell in the fridge which was HORRENDOUS. We could not use it and we're supplied with an ice chest while the refrigerator "aired out". The entire 2 weeks we were there it had varying degrees of smell. After bleaching it was tolerable for awhile, but the aroma always returned. We later found out that fish bait was left in there to cause the problem. Smoke detectors went off 4 nights while we were there causing some disturbed sleep. Owner said the batteries had been replaced, but definitely scary to be awakened by the alarms. We did enjoy our stay but felt that our complaints could have been handled differently.
Verified traveller
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
The previous guests had let something rot in the refrigerator and we scrubbed it several times, including after this family left. There was no time to do anything else. It is a fairly new Samsung refrigerator. As far as I know, our property manager responded immediately to all their issues. I had checked the batteries in all the smoke detectors the day before they arrived, and no one is quite sure why the smoke detectors started chirping. The guests disabled the smoke detectors and we had a handyman fix the problem when they left. Regarding the bathroom situation, our VRBO listing says all three bathrooms are on the same floor as the bedrooms, two are ensuite and the third is across the hall from the third bedroom and at the bottom of the stairs.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leah W.
27 Jan, 2019
fantastic stay!
This home was perfect for our situation, traveling with another couple. Each couple had a large comfortable bedroom plus bathroom with double sink. The two bedrooms are fully equal. We could easily have asked a couple of more friends to join us in the third bedroom. Everything was clean, well stocked and well thought through. Since we like to shop at the farmer's market and cook and we take leftovers for picnics day trips, we really appreciated that here were plenty of reusable plastic containers of various sizes, different coolers for travel, ziplock bags, etc. I left some ice packs we used during our stay that I hope the owner will leave in the freezer so future guests don't have to buy these too! I would have loved to see a few more basics for food prep like olive oil, or a few more seasonings, but otherwise the kitchen was very well stocked and organized in terms of equipment and dishes. There were even disposable hot drink cups with lids we used on a few occasions so we could get out to an early morning tour on a different part of the island and enjoy our coffee underway. Location is perfect next to many swimmable beaches, but not in the middle of the large resorts on Poipu. One very nice shopping center with many eateries and a well stocked drug store is within easy walking distance. I usually don't stay the same place twice, but if the situation called for it, I would stay here again.
Leah W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Leah,
Thank you for your great review and don't forget the return guest discounts we offer!
We don't supply any foodstuffs like olive oil or seasonings (other than salt and pepper), because of liability reasons and because we don't think most guests want to use food or fixings left by previous guests. But some guests don't mind using them so the maids only discard anything that might spoil or has just a little left. Soy sauce is a good example; it should be refrigerated after opening but guests leave it in the cupboard so it has to be removed. We try to let everyone know that they are welcome to use whatever is in the kitchen, but if opened bottles of stuff bothers them they should get new ones.
We started providing the to-go cups when we noticed how many cups and glasses went missing from the house.
Buzz
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Annette M.
18 Nov, 2016
Peaceful Stay
From start to finish, the owner was very communicative and easy to deal with. There were 7 of us that included, myself, husband, son, daughter in law, 5 month old grandson plus our two college age children. The home was just beautiful & super clean. The kitchen, linens, paper products and soaps were well stocked. Beds were comfortable and having 3 bathrooms was great! The layout was excellent, plenty of room for everyone. You could sleep in or go to bed early and others be upstairs and it was quiet. We rented a car but there were plenty of places to walk to from the home. You could easily walk to baby beach & Da Crack for yummy take out burritos & the Shops at Kukui'ula where there were restaurants, coffee, ice cream shop, grocery & drug store. The walk to Spouting Horn, Sheraton, Marriott & Poipo Beach wasn't too far either. The furniture & grounds of the home were really well maintained. There were plenty of beach towels and beach chairs in the garage. I was a little worried before we came about the lack of air conditioning but Buzz assured us it would be just fine and it was. We wouldn't have needed it at all! We went to the Costco & grocery across the street from Costco(can't remember the name) in Lihue when we arrived at the airport for snacks, drinks and diapers. We thought the prices weren't too bad at all. We rented a crib, baby backpack & beach tent for our grandson from Ready Rentals. They were great and had it all set up before we arrived. We would definitely rent this home again and totally recommend it!
Annette M.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you for the kind review; we work hard on the houses and we are most happy you had a great vacation!
Come back often! We give return guests a 5% discount for each return visit, up to 20% off the fifth and subsequent visits.
Aloha,
Buzz and Valorie Wisda
Verified
6/10 Okay
Annie L.
7 Oct, 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Great Location, Could Use an Update
Stayed here with some of my extended family. The location is amazing- close to Baby Beach, walking distance to the shopping plaza, and a short drive to Poipu. The back yard is gorgeous and we really enjoyed spending time out there.
Check in was supposed to be at 4, but we hadn’t heard from management with the key code by 4:05, so I had to reach out to them. They were responsive and apologetic, and then upon arriving, we found the cleaning staff had inadvertently left with the keys from the lock box, so we had to wait for a key until 5 oclock.
The home itself is adorable, but is in need of some upgrades. The upholstery on the sofas is musty, slightly mildewed, and tearing from years of sun damage. Same goes for the dining chairs. The furniture is unraveling… all of which is very tempting for little toddler hands to bother, so keep that in mind if traveling with kids. We ended up not using the pack n play on premise because of the stains and smell.
They do provide beach towels, but only 1 per person, which meant we were constantly drying the towels as we were at the beach at least 2 times a day.
Just a reminder that there is no AC, but they do provide plenty of fans. Just be prepared to sleep with all the doors and windows open to stay cool.
Lastly, the kitchen was well stocked with appliances and gear, but the only spices on hand were salt and pepper, so if you are planning on cooking, you may need to stock up.
Annie L.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2023
Mahalo Annie for taking the time to leave a review and share your feedback. First off, we are so happy that you enjoyed the location and size of the property. We are glad that you had enough space for everyone to feel comfortable. We do want to apologize again for the delayed check-in and the mix-up regarding the keys. We understand this was not an ideal situation after a long day of travel. We are glad that it did get sorted out and that you were able to get in and settled quickly. The home is advertised with a Deluxe interior rating. While this means it hasn’t been updated recently, it also means that everything should be clean and well-maintained. We will be sure to inspect the items you describe and make the necessary recommendations to the owner to have them repaired or replaced. We will also take care of the pack-and-play you mentioned. This is not standard equipment in our rentals and we often suggest guests rent the baby gear they might need for their stay. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Aloha.
The location couldn’t be better for our young family. Around the corner from Baby Beach and quick drive to Poi’pu and fresh Poké make it so convenient. Sunsets visible out in the pacific while relaxing on the lanai. Wonderful. Gorgeous high beam ceilings. Would recommend the owners switch from carpeted to tile or laminate flooring in the living room and bedrooms to avoid the mustiness that comes with active beach life and island humidity. Only critique.
Rate this 4.5 out of 5!!!!!
Wonderful property! We enjoyed the peaceful yard with their lounge chairs and the very well equipped kitchen. The deck upstairs overlooks the garden and also you can see the ocean. We loved our stay, just be aware that it is on a road, so you will hear cars drive by. But then, it's Kauai, so it's not very, very busy!.
We loved the home. Perfect for our stay. The area is very quiet. We had 4 adults and it was perfect. Each couple had there own master bedroom with a bathroom attached. Definitely large enough for more guests. Close enough to walking to the beach, restaurants, shopping, farmers market. We really enjoyed walking to Baby Beach for sunsets. Well stocked with everything you need from kitchen items to beach gear. Can’t say enough how much we loved this house. Thank you for letting us use your home as ours for 10 days.
Kenny B.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020
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