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AERIAL SHOT OF HALE KAI WITH SUNSET IN THE BACKGROUND
LANAI OCEAN VIEW AND OUTDOOR DINING AREA
LIVING ROOM WITH OCEAN IN BACKGROUND
AERIAL VIEW OF COASTLINE IN FRONT OF HALE KAI
AERIAL SHOT OF BABY BEACH WITH HALE KAI IN THE BACKGROUND

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Koloa, HI
  • Place, Baby Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Prince Kuhio Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lawai Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach

Youtube Video Presentation: https://youtu.be/-c1tR8mMI1g

Hale Kai in Hawaiian means “ocean house” as there are spectacular views of the coastline and a white sand beach from every room. This home sleeps four with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and laundry facilities. It has a spacious kitchen and dining area and comes with cable T.V., DVD, stereo, and a fully equipped kitchen. King and 2 twin beds. Air conditioning for bedrooms and living room!

“A Smith-Waterhouse Beach Home” This home is located on property that has been in the family since 1850. Learn about this missionary-doctor family history in the book, “100 Years of Healing” by Evelyn Cook.

Need more space? Hale Kai's sister house, Hale Moana, is connected via a breezeway with a privacy wall on the back lanai. Enjoy being steps away from family or other members of your group and sharing all Kauai has to offer. Search our website for Hale Moana under the two bedroom category for more information or visit -

(Receptions, Luau's and Parties of any kind are strictly prohibited)

This property includes beach chairs, beach towels, a cooler and umbrella. Please feel free to call us if any of these items are missing during your stay.

*Reservation Fee of $150.00 is non-refundable upon cancellation. Please see guest rental agreement for all reservation requirements/conditions.

*For the latest travel guidelines to Kauai please contact our reservation team for assistance!

TVNC #1290

GE/TA #063-636-6848-01

This property is in a Tsunami Evacuation Zone. In an event a tsunami is detected as probable by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the Office of Emergency Preparedness of the County of Kauai will make the same known by sirens. Please evacuate Poipu in accordance to the evacuation plan provided to you prior to taking occupancy or that is located in the Guest Information Guide on property. We strongly encourage you to read the plan prior to taking occupancy.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 260060120000, GE-063-636-6848-01, TA-063-636-6848-01
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Koloa

Poipu, a neighbourhood in Koloa, is home to this holiday home. ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau and Allerton Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Shops at Kukuiula and Poipu Shopping Village. McBryde Garden and CJM Country Stables are also worth visiting.
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Koloa, HI

What's nearby

  • Baby Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prince Kuhio Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lawai Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shops at Kukuiula - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Keiki Cove Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brennecke's Beach Broiler - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Puka Dog - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Living Foods - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lappert's Hawaii - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Keoki's Paradise - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach on 10 August 2026 start from NZ$1,597, 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 Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hale Kai - Best Value Beachfront Home Steps from Beach located?

Located in Poipu, this holiday home is steps from Baby Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Poipu Beach. Prince Kuhio Park and Shops at Kukuiula are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house and location ! Would absolutely love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for the ultimate Kauai rental, look no further. This property right on Baby Beach was nothing short of spectacular. First off, the cleanliness was top-notch, which immediately made us feel right at home. The location is the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility. You are just a stone's throw away from great food, shops and coffee, yet you get to wake up to the peaceful sounds of the ocean. The beach itself is wonderfully calm, and ending our days watching the flawless sunsets right from the property was the highlight of the trip. We could not have asked for a better experience and will definitely be returning! We'll never stay anywhere else in Hawaii/Kauai after getting spoiled here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in Paradise!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 30th anniversary trip

Beautiful house and beach. Access is central to all the good stuff Kaua’i has to offer. By far our best trip to the islands because the house and private beach are so amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lorin P.

Perfect First Stay

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: We typically go to Hanalei, and after visiting Kōloa and Baby Beach last year, decided to try the sunny side of the island. Wow! Great weather and an equally amazing property! We had everything we needed to truly relax and enjoy. Loved that we could walk to shops and restaurants. Great hiking nearby as well. Can’t wait to come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Fantastic small home

Amazing beachfront home in park-like setting. Home was clean and well stocked. Great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

Perfect family get away!

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 was our first trip to Kauai and we were blown away! This was the cutest little house with the PERFECT sunset views. Baby Beach is great for snorkeling or just hanging out reading a book. Very quiet and private! The house was FULLY stocked and clean. Absolutely no complaints at all!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical stay

This wonderful beach house was perfect for our family of four. We spent hours on the lanai, staring at the ocean, and even more hours a few feet down on the beach. The photos are great, but do not even do it justice. It is just beautiful there. The home was very comfortable, well equipped and extremely well managed, and we will definitely be back. Thank you for an outstanding stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Location!

I've never stayed at a place with such an amazing location. It was expensive and worth every penny. Not only are you on the beach in a quieter area of the south shore, but can easily walk to the market or shops for anything you need or dinner. Yoga on the lawn, sea turtle on the beach daily. Just a lovely place overall for a dream vacation. Bed, couch and other furniture could be more comfortable, but the sound of the ocean helps drown out those minor things.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Kauai Rental

Management absolutely wonderful. Very responsive. House is close to shops, restaurants and a number of snorkel/surf spots. You can actually do a little snorkeling right on Baby Beach. Needed to take recycling items to bins at Brennake Beach… super easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Better than Home

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: TRUE vacation when everything you think of is provided. So sufficient you forget you’ll have to go home
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Perfect 🤩

Perfect house, location & amenities. 5th time to Kauai -,first time at this wonderful home wouldn’t think of staying anywhere else next trip. House has a warm welcoming feel, stocked with everything you need to enjoy the ocean. Unbelievable view, great sunsets, nice uncrowded beach. Management company attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nazneen M.

ABOLUTELY SPECTACULAR LOCATION!

Hale Kai is situated just a few steps from Baby Beach. We could not have asked for a better location. The house is comfortably furnished but we ended up spending all our time relaxing on the Lanai, listening to the sound of the ocean and watching the waves roll in. We were in Paradise! We highly recommend Hale Kai and hope to go there again soon. N.MacDougall
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Claus J.

The home was as picturesque as advertised.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: The home was as picturesque as advertised. Homely, serene and beautiful. What wasn't mentioned in any detail is that one cannot go swimming or even wading as this particular beach. Rocks that appeared ankle deep kept one out of the water. Communication with property management could be improved.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

We loved everything about this home and will definitely be back! Sunsets are a perfect 10!!!! Only thing I would suggest is the beach out front is very rocky so I’d bring water shoes. We ended up running to Walmart (20 min away) and bought some for $10! Mornings were peaceful and quiet. We can’t wait to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Stunning Sunsets

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: Fabulous location on Baby Beach. No place better to be at the beginning and the end of each day on the island...watching the sunrise with coffee and the sunset with a drink. Perfect spot! Only complaint was that the water at baby beach is very shallow and rocky. So spent water time floating, not swimming.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janeane B.

Family Vaca

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: We enjoyed everything about our stay in this beautiful beachfront home. It was clean and well supplied with the basics (much more than any other home we've rented). It's right on the beach and perfect for families or couples. Well protected from the wind and large overhang for that 3-5 sun. We had zero problems and were totally pleased with our rental. Already booked for next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn O.

Hale Kai property at Poipu Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: The home was just as described. Located on a very private beach with outstanding ocean views. The house itself was well appointed and had been updated. We did have issues with the refrigerator and smoke alarms but the management team were quick to respond and fix. My only suggestion would be to have a few more beach items available to the guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milton G.

Perfect

If you want to sleep to sounds of the ocean outside your bedroom; Have morning coffee on the lanai overlooking the private beach and ocean; take 12 steps from the porch to the sand to relax, swim or check out the amazing sea turtles that rest right on shore; or walk to great restaurants, shopping, groceries and cafes, then this is the house for you. Impossible location to beat. The house is well appointed with everything you need to have a relaxing and homie week in Kaui. And to top it off, the hosts great and very responsive... very attentive to some small needs that arose or any requests we asked of them. Would book again without hesitation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

This was such a peaceful bungalow with the ocean as your front yard. Everything was wonderful, we would definitely come back to this place again. There is A/C in each bedroom and in the main room but we only used the one in the bedroom and enjoyed the breezes coming off the ocean. We saw a giant green sea turtle come up on the beach right in front of the house one day but I would not say this is a great spot to snorkel out front but is still a great beach and a perfect area for little babes to play in the water. Here is a strange, albeit important point for those of you who the bugs love - every time we go anywhere, I am covered in bug bites while my husband is completely unscathed but not the case here! I didn’t have to use bug spray one time, there was just enough breeze to keep them at bay. Made my week! Mahalo for an amazing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

todd w.

Outstanding!

We returned from our family vacation 2 weeks ago and have been missing this OUTSTANDING home every day since. It is the perfect location for traveling between excursions, beaches, restaurants and everything else you may want to appreciate on the island. The home is next to Baby Beach and was somewhat busy on the weekend, but the week days were wonderful. Although this isn’t a “swimming” beach, it was great for snorkeling, floating, young children to play, and relaxing by the ocean. The views are amazing....just amazing! As for the home, it was perfect for us and our 2 children. The kitchen was stocked with all the cooking items you would need and the home had fans, extra bedding, and beach towels. Loved how clean the home was, too! It is within walking distance from some cute shops, restaurants, coffee shop, and a market. Ate some breakfasts and dinners on the lanai and just can’t stop thinking of the view! Hope to make it back to Hale Kai again...Just Outstanding!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spot!

The location of this house is superb; we spent every morning on the lanai with our coffee, enjoying the sight and sounds of the waves. Baby Beach is not a great swimming beach for adults (very shallow, mostly rocky bottom) but it's great for kids and there's a long sandy strip to set up chairs. The beach is popular with locals and tourists, so be aware that you'll frequently see folks cutting across the lawn and on the beach in front of you. The sun on the lanai gets ferocious at about 3-4 pm, but there is a sun shade to cut down on some of the heat. The house is easy walking distance to a shopping center with some great take-out spots (Savage Shrimp!) and also some great restaurants (Beach House!), and we enjoyed getting food and bringing it back to the house for a fabulous dinner on the lanai. The house is well stocked with beach supplies (chairs, towels, snorkeling gear, boogie board, and even reef shoes) and kitchen supplies (real coffee maker, ice machine, all the cooking utensils & pots you might need), the beds are comfy, and the water pressure is good. Don't hesitate to book this place. It's great.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Tracy G.

great trip

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 Kai was a fantastic house in a beautiful location. The house is exactly as shown on the website, and is perfect for 2 couples or a small family. The beach is right outside the house and is pretty quiet, a lot of locals come to hang out in the afternoons and weekends. More suited to small kids, the water is not really deep enough for swimming, but is great for just a quick dip to cool off and float around a bit. And we had turtles and a seal come and lay around on the beach too. Very cool! It is close to everything on the south shore. Walking distance (2 miles) to Poipu beach and closer to the Sheraton and Marriott beaches and restaurants. The property was clean, and Jenny was on it right away when the barbecue wasn't working. We loved everything about Hale Kai and the area. We would have booked another trip except it's completely booked! Yes we would recommend Hale Kai to anyone!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to a perfect stay

The view from every room in the house is spectacular. The proximity to the water/beach is unbelievable. The long lanai is perfect for hanging out, with plenty of outdoor furniture (table, chairs, chaise lounges), and beach gear. The kitchen and bathrooms are well-stocked. We rather enjoyed the resident chickens with their wake up calls. There are only two things that marred an otherwise perfect stay: 1) the house has only 4 beach towels and the management indicated that it is the limit after we asked for more. So, if you have a beach day, go to dinner and have a boat/scuba type tour where you need towels early next morning, it is a little stressful to have to remember to squeeze in laundry (on vacation, and they have a no washer/dryer policy after 10PM). 2) I got eaten alive our last night of our stay during the night- approximately 20+ bites, and by the pattern of the bites, it seemed to be bedbugs. I told the management and they responded with concern, indicating that they would have maintenance check it out. We had two sightings of waterbugs/roaches but I know that it isn't all that unusual so close to the water. Prior to and at the time of check-in, I inquired about a mid-stay cleaning service that I could pay for, but the management never got back to me.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from San Ramon, CA

Beautiful Private Location

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: The location of Hale Kai is unbeatable: a quiet stretch of a little beach with mostly gentle surf and awesome sunset views. The bedrooms were large and comfortable each with a bathroom and access to a large lanai. The kitchen was fully equipped with new appliances and all the dishes and cutlery you will ever need. Large Washer and Dryer appear new and can handle full loads (plenty of detergent was provided) if you need it. It's also right down the road from a nice shopping center with restaurants, shops and a Longs Drug store. We loved staying here! It was the 3rd time we stayed at Baby Beach (Hale Ohe and Stonehouse previously). GIR staff were great - checking in often to make sure everything was going well and to see if we needed anything. Was it slick and fancy? Not really. Was it comfortable with a solid Hawaiian vibe? Yes!

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