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Hale Makani Nui: Sea-View Hilltop Villa Near Beaches

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8265 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hale Makani Nui: Sea-View Hilltop Villa Near Beaches

This lovely hilltop villa, Hale Makani Nui, or House of Strong Wind, is delightfully elevated, in every sense of the word. Its picturesque placement at the crown of a gently sloping lot gives an enchanting estate-like feel to the entire property, while also providing expansive sea-and-sunset views. The dramatic approach, flanked by plush lawns and pygmy palms, ascends to a beautiful home with graceful, soaring lines and a sage-painted façade that seems to echo the luxuriant tropical foliage all around.

Inside, the spacious, impeccably comfortable rooms, furnished in elevated-plantation style with an artful mix of luminous antiques and contemporary accessories, flow seamlessly onto inviting lanais that showcase sparkling views of blue horizon and vividly colorful sunsets. Pleasant surprises and bonus features abound: a mountain-view executive office; 2 refreshing outdoor showers; and a Jacuzzi® on the lanai near the living room, to name a few. As for location, world-famous Poipu beaches, golf courses, and hiking trails are a quick drive away, along with an appealing array of restaurants, shops, and activities. Convenience + comfort + charm: a classical equation that, in this case, equals a perfectly idyllic stay on the spectacular South Shore!

GENERAL FEATURES
• Property name: Hale Makani Nui (House of Strong Wind)
• In exclusive Poipu Beach Estates, near Kiahuna Golf Club
• Short drive to the best beaches, restaurants & shops
• 10-minute walk to Waiohai Beach
• Views of ocean + sunsets + mountains + whale sightings (possibly, in season)
• 3,000 square feet (approx.) on an elevated lot
• Jacuzzi® spa
• 4 BR, 3.5 BA
• Sleeps 8
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Cable TV
• Wheelchair inaccessible

INSIDE: COMFORT & CHARM
• Airy & spacious
• Distinctive elevated-plantation décor
• Tasteful artwork & accents
• Hardwood floors
• Ceiling fans throughout
• A/C in bedrooms & study
• Wooden blinds
• Pocket sliding doors
4 Delightful Bedrooms
• Bed configuration: 1 king + 2 queens + bunk w/ trundle
• #1 (primary) BR upstairs w/four-poster king bed + lanai + TV
• #2 BR downstairs w/queen bed + lanai + TV
• #3 BR downstairs w/queen bed
• #4 BR downstairs w/ bunk bed (lower = double; upper = twin, trundle = twin)
• Luxe Italian-import Frette linens
3.5 Beguiling Baths
• #1 (primary) BA w/soaking tub, twin sinks & walk-in shower
• #2 BA ensuite with walk in shower
• #3 BA (shared by bedrooms #3 & #4) with bathtub/shower + twin sinks
• Powder room (.5 BA)
• Spa-style waffle-weave bathrobes
• Sublime Ma¯lie toiletries
• Hair dryers
Chef’s Kitchen & Dining Area
• Fully equipped kitchen w/custom cabinetry
• Stainless-steel stove/oven/dishwasher/microwave/toaster
• Coffee maker w/complimentary Kaua'i coffee
• Casual counter seating
• Sea-view dining table (seats 8)
Great Room
• High ceiling
• Inviting ambience
• Comfortably elegant furnishings
• Flat-screen TV + DVD player + surround sound
• Bonus feature: Executive office w/TV + A/C + lots of books
Separate Laundry Room
• Full-size washer & dryer
• Ironing board & iron

OUTSIDE: ISLAND-STYLE LEISURE
• Custom-designed for relaxation & entertaining
• 2 outdoor showers (1 up/1 down)
• Large lanais with expansive views
• Comfortable seating for 8+
• Gas BBQ
• Heated Jacuzzi® whirlpool spa

IDEAL LOCATION
• Short jaunt to Kiahuna Golf Club, Paco’s Tacos Cantina
• Short drive to other South Shore attractions (exquisite beaches, epic hikes, intriguing restaurants/food trucks, shopping, sightseeing, activities)
• An easy walk to The Shops at Kukui'ula: restaurants, stores, boutiques & special events

TA-181-079-0912-01
GE-181-079-0912-01
TMK 4-2-8-03-113-2000

*For safety and security, this home has surveillance systems on the outside of the home: a camera near the entrance covering the front door area, a camera on N side of home covering the side yard, a camera on E side of home covering the backyard.

Property manager

Wailani Kauai

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,854 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-181-079-0912-01, 428031132000, TA-181-079-0912-01

Property is also known as

2535-241765

About the neighborhood

Map
Koloa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kiahuna Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Baby Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lawai Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Poipu Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Shipwreck Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poipu Shopping Village - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Burgers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Makani Nui: Sea-View Hilltop Villa Near Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hale Makani Nui: Sea-View Hilltop Villa Near Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Makani Nui: Sea-View Hilltop Villa Near Beaches?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hale Makani Nui: Sea-View Hilltop Villa Near Beaches located?

Located in Poipu, this golf vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Shops at Kukuiula and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Poipu Beach. Poipu Shopping Village and Moir Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Hale Makani Nui: Sea-View Hilltop Villa Near Beaches Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, great location
Beautiful property, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C., Oakley Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area
Beautiful home in very nice area, would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeramy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Very special
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Thanks
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Went well

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impecable stay!
The house is beautiful and we didn’t want to leave! The living areas are airy, inviting, and comfortably accommodated our family. The bedrooms are cozy and restful, and the master bedroom in particular is wonderful. The large lanai is the star of the show and where we spent hours sipping coffee (and later, wine!), reading rooms, and playing games. The perfect vacation accommodations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hale Makani Nui Fantastic Stay
The home is stunning & our family thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Immaculate, well stocked including beach chairs & umbrellas. We enjoyed the hot tub and sunsets on the lanai & how close the shopping center was. Thank you, Wailani Kauai
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey B., Overland Park, KS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Wonderful house and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hale Makuni Nui
Beautiful property!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hale Makani Nui
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing sunset and ocean views from the kitchen, bedrooms, living room and balcony. AC was definitely appreciated in the humidity. Everything was clean, functioning and customer service was excellent. Close to activities, beaches, shopping, etc.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Location in Paradise
This was our third time in Hawaii, but first time on Kauai. The home is in a perfect location, close to the beach and shopping. We loved the lanai, and the spaciousness of the home. We are sad to be leaving such an incredible home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Hawaiian Home
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great rental experience. Wailani Management Company was attentive to our needs and our experience on the island was wonderful!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay for a group
What a spectacular home and place to stay in Kauai. We were here for my son’s wedding and a group of eight of us stayed on the property I can’t say enough about the outdoor lanai. We spent hours and hours just enjoying the view and watching the sunsets. the space is so conducive to visiting with family and friends. I highly recommend this property and would love to come stay again. Mahalo!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mem M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicest place we've stayed in Koloa
The house was large, well-supplied, and very comfortable. The great room had a breeze all day, and the connected lanai was wonderful for coffee in the quiet of the early mornings - not even too many roosters! The master suite was incredible with a firm bed that felt brand new. The little office on the main floor with computer hookups and a big leather chair to relax in just made the vacation for my husband. The rest of us enjoyed the breezy psithurism and the flower-laden scent of petrichor. I do need to mention the stairs, though. Yes, they were perfectly obvious in the photos so I can't say they were a surprise, but for several aging seniors, they really were quite a climb. Mahalo for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph t., STATELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lived up to expectations
Wonderfully appointed four bedroom house on a golf course. Full sliding glass doors open up from the living area to the entire patio. Central location to Poipu and surrounding areas.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

Best stay ever!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hard to say in words how this house brought us allTogether for our family reunion. The deck was the center of our connections and celebrating. And the management company was very responsive. We will come back. Mahalo and Aloha!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip to Kauai
This house is awesome! Family of 4 with a 16 and 18 year old. They loved having their own rooms. Plenty of communal spaces for eating and relaxing. Hot tub on the Lanai in the evenings was great! Location was perfect for us. Close to beaches and restaurants and an easy day trip to the North Shore. Hosts were quick to reply to a minor issue that we had. Check in and check out was very easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert R., Phoenix Arizona

Poipu Vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a great place for your family vacation. The house is precisely as advertised and both functional and beautiful. It was the perfect home in a great location, with the beach and restaurants just a stone throw away.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO experience
Our trip to Kauai was storybook, in no small part to the home. The architecture, landscaping, and interior of the home was stunning, it was immaculately maintained, and located in a gorgeous and safe community. The kitchen was well-stocked with everything needed for cooking meals. The bedrooms had ample space and the bathrooms were perfect. The view from the balcony was the highlight of the home! This was, overall, the best VRBO home we've ever rented. I would highly recommend this home and would happily rent again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

William S.

Awesome!!
Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is an amazing place. Easily slept and accommodated 8 adults. The Lanai is absolutely amazing. Located close to so many things. Sunsets and views from the lanai were great. In the a.m. and p.m. you can hear the waves. I’m highly recommend this property. Property management was also great. Thanks to the owners for sharing this beautiful place with others.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Paradise Found
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hale Makani Nui was the absolute perfect home for our Kauai stay. We are a family of 6 with 4 young adult children. The house and all of its details were great. True luxury living. For us the lanai off the living room was the feature that we most enjoyed, including the hot tub after long days away from the home. We traveled around the island quite a bit and found this location to be perfect, both for centrality to all things and proximity to great beaches and dozens of places to eat. I highly recommend this home and wouldn’t want to stay on Kauai again unless it was here.

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location of this home is great
There was construction going on next door that we and the management company were not made aware of. We had a 7-month old who was unable to sleep during the day due to the work going on next door They worked with us and were very understanding of the situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House!
Took the family to celebrate a 80th birthday for my father-in-law. The house was beautiful and a great location to the Poipu beaches. Only gripes were that since you are on the golf course, the lawn mowers and leaf blowers start at 7am, so bring ear plugs or play lots of white noise. The only other issue was the inside stairwell. Since the stairs and the floors are the same wood, 3 people out of our family of 6 missed the last step and fell within the first day. Ended up buying painters tape and marking the last step which ended all falling
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cindee S.

Family vacay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a trip we originally booked in 2020 but due to Covid and family schedules it was delayed 4 years!!! We finally made it to the beautiful island and were so very lucky to have found this wonderful home. First of all the views off the deck where we spent the majority of our time are spectacular, the deck was so special and the entire family loved it. The only complaints we have are the main room/kitchen not having AC made it a little uncomfortable in the afternoons and if we cooked anything in the oven. The bedrooms were perfect for our family ( only suggestion would be to have a tv available in all main bedrooms ). The home is absolutely amazing and we would definitely stay again during the cooler months. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location on south side
Overall, our stay was great. However, the most concerning issue was that there are cameras on the property, both inside and outside that were not disclosed. After our stay I reached out to the property management and they stated that the cameras are disabled. However, I wish I knew of their presence on the property before I booked. All other issues were minor and the property manager addressed them promptly. The home was beautiful. I particularly enjoyed the Sonos system that was wired throughout the house. The home was well stocked with all the items needed for us to cook meals. The home was also very clean and all linens and terry were as well. Assuming the cameras are removed, I would not hesitate to stay here again and would highly recommend it, especially as an efficient location for activities on the south, west, and east parts of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Treacy D.

Great Neighborhood and Location!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall a great house and would recommend. A few things to point out as we rent a lot of houses and have a second home. I would have more kitchen cooking accessories, make easier for a family of 5 (us) or larger to cook. Add cleaning supplies easy to find. If you are staying a place for 5 plus days you want to keep it up! and if your signature picture includes a fire pit, one would assume you can use the fire pit. is it safety issue? anyway thought the feedback would help
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023