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1 Mile from Kalapaki Beach, A/C 1 bedroom home

Holiday home with kitchen, near Nawiliwili Harbor

Exterior, Free Standing, Not Shared, Parking on Lawn

Living Room with Futon Pull Out Couch, TV, Seating

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Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Air conditioning

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Lihue, HI

Place, Nawiliwili Bay
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Nawiliwili Harbor
‪12 min walk‬
Place, Kalapaki Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

1 Mile from Kalapaki Beach, A/C 1 bedroom home

Malu Kauai is situated in a small neighborhood called Niumalu. Three miles from Lihue town core this 1 bed/1 bath detached home is centrally located, clean and well cared for by the Owners. Includes a full kitchen, a lanai with awning, an outdoor grill, washer/dryer room for your exclusive use, easy parking, and is fully air conditioned.

The famous Duke’s Canoe Club, with its ocean view dining, live music and Hawaiian Hospitality, is just a mile away as well as Kalapaki Beach and the Kauai Marriott Hotel. Also nearby are both Anchor Cove and the Harbor Mall for more dining options and tons of shopping and activity services. Safeway and Costco are approximately 3 miles away for days you want to shop and cook at home.

Lihue is our central seat of government with State and County buildings along historic Rice St., Wilcox Hospital, Kukui Grove mall, Kauai Museum, Grove Farm Museum, Puakea Golf Course, Kauai Community College and many local businesses and eateries. Don't miss Kauai Beer Company or Kauai Pasta on Rice Street or Verde and Kenji Burger at the Hokulei Shopping Village. Oh and Robs Good Times Grill at Rice Shopping Center is GREAT for lunch also, large menu in a sports bar style atmosphere.

If a Luau is calling you visit Kilohana Plantation for their Kalamaku Luau, quite a show only 3 miles away! Kilohana Plantation also hosts Koloa Rum Company's tasting room and store, and tours of the historic grounds. Very cool!

Nawiliwili Harbor is close by for Cruise Ship and container arrivals and Huleia River is steps down the road for kayaking or fishing tours or the Menehune Fish Pond Overlook. Nawiliwili harbor can sometimes a bit noisy during the day as ships arrive but we have had very few complaints about that. Hulemalu Rd. also functions as a bypass road for locals going to and from work daily, usually 6-8 am and 3-5 pm are higher traffic times.

* Free wifi
* Comfy seats in livingroom
* Free laundry for your exclusive use
* Easy parking right on the front lawn
* Rural, owner live next door, but don't worry they never bother our guests!
* 25 Minute drive to Poipu Beaches, dining and shopping
* 55 Minute drive to North Shore Beaches, dining and shopping

The cozy bedroom has a queen size bed, with a ceiling fan and AC, dresser and a large closet. The bath offers a tub/shower.

With all the options you have, please consider Lihue town for its easy location to all sides of the island and a plethora of things to do as the locals would. You will enjoy all it has to offer.

*stays longer than 21 days will require a mid stay cleaning(s).

**THIS HOME IS LOCATED IN A TSUNAMI EVACUATION ZONE**

Hawaii Life Rentals is a locally owned, licensed real estate company with rentals on Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii. We offer on-island personal assistance and Concierge services.

Rates do not include taxes, cleaning and applicable fees.

Hawaii Life/VRBO bookings: Guests must sign a rental contract within 48 hours of booking to confirm the reservation.

TA-181-230-7968-01
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TVNCU 5051

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Property Registration Number TA-181-230-7968-01, GE-181-230-7968-01, 320030350000

About the area

Lihue

Located in Nawiliwili, a neighbourhood in Lihue, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Kauai Museum and Kamokila Hawaiian Village are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kukui Grove Shopping Center and Coconut Marketplace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vidinha Stadium or Poipu Kai Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.

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Lihue, HI

What's nearby

Nawiliwili Bay - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Nawiliwili Harbor - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Kalapaki Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Kauai Museum - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Duke's Kauai - ‬3 min drive
‪The Musubi Truck - ‬2 min drive
‪Lilikoi Bar and Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪The Grill at Puakea - ‬6 min drive
‪Hualani's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Mile from Kalapaki Beach, A/C 1 bedroom home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 Mile from Kalapaki Beach, A/C 1 bedroom home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Mile from Kalapaki Beach, A/C 1 bedroom home?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 1 Mile from Kalapaki Beach, A/C 1 bedroom home located?

Located in Nawiliwili, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Niumalu Beach Park and Nawiliwili Harbor. Nawiliwili Bay and Menehune Fishpond are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susie F.

16 March 2025

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

Cozy cottage

Great location. We appreciated little things like a welcome basket, umbrellas and the live music at night being that we could hear from the hotel across the street. We had a very nice stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena H.

14 August 2024

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

This cute adorable place was fantastic. Great view of the mountains right across the street.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barb R., Albany Oregon

1 May 2017

Perfect Couples Getaway!

The cottage was perfect for 2 people. The location was great and easy to get anywhere we wanted to go on the island. The cottage was clean and comfortable with everything we could possibly need for our stay. We would highly recommend this rental!

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carly D.

21 October 2022

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

Perfect location

Great stay in Kauai! The only thing I would change is to update the living room furniture. It is currently very nice outdoor furniture and after a long day in the island, it would be nice to sit on a couch to watch a movie! Amazing facilities overall. Would book again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stella H., Healdsburg, California

6 October 2023

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

Cozy, clean and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay here. It was very clean, cozy and comfortable. You can see the mountains from the front yard and the beautiful sun rising from the lanai. Glad to have washer, dryer and AC. We appreciated the welcoming basket and helpful property manager. It was fun to see the peacocks walking around, and yes there are noisy roosters around.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

14 July 2022

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

Perfect Kauai Stay

We loved our stay here! It was the perfect central location. We're in our 20s and were just looking for a place to rest our heads after a day of exploring. I would recommend this place for people that plan to spend a majority of their day out and about. They had a great guide for places to eat and things to do and it was very clean and spacious. Thank you for the welcome basket! The property manager was very responsive when I had a question too. Mahalo!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tory B., Santa Barbara

17 October 2022

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

Wonderful Honeymoon Getaway

My wife and I just stayed here for our honeymoon, and we had a wonderful stay! The property manager was very easy to communicate with, although I really didn't need to as the cottage had everything we needed. Beach chairs, ice chest, towels, soaps and shampoos, etc. The location is nestled right beneath these beautiful tall mountains in a little valley next to nawiliwili harbor and couldn't have been more beautiful. Easy to get anywhere on the island from here too as it's pretty central to most popular spots. Cute quiet neighborhood next to a local park as well. Absolutely recommending to all my friends and family!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David A.

8 May 2022

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

Well equipped unit

My wife and I had a great stay at this property. It had about everything we needed for our week long stay in Kauai. It's at the midpoint of the freeway so it's an hour or so to either side of the island. Management was very responsive to our messages and even left us a nice welcome gift. As you will see from the other reviews, chickens run wild on the island and you will want to bring earplugs as they crow at all times. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra A., Mesa

23 June 2016

Wonderful Home Away From Home

We stayed at this beautiful cottage from May 23rd thru June 2nd 2016.The description of the property was very accurate. The cottage was spotless when we arrived, inside and out. There was a beautiful welcome basket of goodies on the table when we walked in. (By the way, Martie, thanks to you, we are addicted to Kauai Kookies that were in the basket, we visited the factory and brought a bunch home). My husband and I shared the bedroom and my sister used the futon in the living room. The bed and futon were quite comfortable. The cottage provided everything we could have thought of that we might have needed for our stay. The front porch was awesome, the barbecue in the backyard made meals easy, and when we ran out of towels, we used the attached laundry room. We loved the kitchen, it was nice to cook our own meals rather than going out. The location is really convenient to the beaches especially the beautiful beach in front of the Marriott Hotel next to Dukes just down the street. We easily found the Walmart and Safeway to buy our groceries. And sightseeing was easy from the cottage, the location makes it easy to get to the east shore or south or west and north shore. We enjoyed the cable TV, and internet when we were relaxing at the cottage We even enjoyed the local wildlife, chickens, roosters, and an awesome peacock. Martie made everything so nice for our stay. We didn't want to leave beautiful Kauai. We would book this cottage again, and recommend it to friends and family for sure. Thanks Martie. Aloha from Ron, Debbie, & Cheryl.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK R., LOUDON TN

22 November 2015

Great stay...they`ve thought of everything!

This was nite #9 of our 12 nite tour of Hawaii and having just left 6 nights at Hyatt Regency Waikiki, it was a welcome change in the hectic pace of our tour. Nice quiet safe feeling neighborhood. Well, except for the Rooster that I think was sitting on our bedroom window sill crowing his butt off at 6:00 am. But it made it feel like home since I live among many chickens. I thought about BBQing him for supper, which I could have with the Grill provided by Martie. I actually enjoyed watching the numerous free ranging chickens roaming the neighborhood while drinking my coffee and enjoying a smoke on the porch in the morning. Made it feel like home. The cottage was just as the pictures presented on the website. It was amazing the little touches and things provided with the cottage that you wouldn`t think of being provided. Everything you need to go to the beach including boogie board with or spend a week like being home with little things you need. Pots, pans, dishes, cleaning supplies, toiletries, washer and dryer. Great bed for a couple and furniture for the house. Once we figured how to get around, the Kalapaki Beach was just mile away ,supposed to be one of the best on the island according to the locals. Dukes restaurant was right there too. 2-3 miles from the airport. Very convenient location kind of in the middle of the island main roads. If we get a chance to go back I would definitely be looking to stay here again ! Plenty big enough for a weeks stay for a couple and maybe a couple of small children. Thanks Martie for the stay.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

15 October 2025

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

We had a lovely stay here. The location worked out nicely as we had easy access to the entire island. The property is located in a quiet and safe area with the luxury of hearing live music in the evenings from the inn across the road.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

6 October 2025

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

The sweet little cottage was perfect. Very nicely furnished, comfortable, kitchen and bathroom stocked with all the basics, nice welcome basket, Nd the shaded porch is a gift, and particularly special after dark. Neighborhood is so quiet, except for the inevitable roosters crowing in the morning, which is simply a reminder of being in rural Kaua’i. Only drawbacks are that no services or beaches are within walking distance, but since you know that beforehand, no complaints. And the drive is beautiful! Mahalo to Marti.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

estelle a.

1 October 2025

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

Le lodge est situé dans un écrin de verdure et le lieu est enchanteur. L’hôtel situé en face nous a permis d’écouter les animations musicales le soir. KAUAI est connue pour ses poules et coqs et on en dénombre un sacré paquet autour du lodge donc des chants incessants et la rue est tout de même bruyante. Le lodge était très propre et conforme au descriptif. Par contre le mobilier est un peu vieillot et le confort n’est pas optimal .

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

27 May 2025

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Much needed Rest

We enjoyed our time here and will stay again. Loved the live music on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays nights at the property directly across the way. The Peacocks are beautiful free roaming. Property is as advertised, short walk to Kalapaki beach, shopping, restaurants, and all activities are really close.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney F.

4 April 2025

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Great great away!

Overall a great stay! The view of the mountains, and the surprise peacocks were a pleasure!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

21 March 2025

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

Excellent Location

My husband and I were visiting Kauai for our honeymoon, and we had an amazing time at the house. The house was clean, had everything you need to cook, stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. It was a very easy checking process, they gave us the code and told us what we needed to do for checkin. The surrounding area was very calm and peaceful, better than what is advertised. This could be due to a road being closed on one side of the house, but it was perfect for us. We took walks at night and enjoyed the beautiful view from our front porch. We are definitely staying here again if we ever come back to Kauai!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Glenna K.

6 December 2024

Walking distance to Nawiliwili Bay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was a perfect size for 2 people. Comfortable bed, all the amenities we needed. Items for the beach including cooler, towels, chairs. Location is a small neighborhood away from the busier part of town, but only a short drive to stores and restaurants. Enjoyed the lanai and sitting watching the chickens, ducks and peacocks while having morning coffee. The guide book and Ancient sites on Kauai book were very informative and great places to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

danell k.

20 November 2024

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

Charming!

Charming home! I want to live there:) not too small not too big. Clean. Great location. The bridge is closed but it’s Hawai’i… It’s right by my parents property - this is our new go to! Mahalo

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

16 November 2024

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Nice little house!

Thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay. Good location even with the bridge closure. Less traffic. Able to walk to Duke's. Enjoyed music at the Kauai Inn across the street and wandering peacocks. House adequately stocked. Welcome basket greatly appreciated!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Chuck A.

11 September 2024

Niumalu cottage is our home away from 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: The cottage was great to stay in. It has everything you need including full kitchen, AC units for the living area & bedroom, full size washer & dryer units out back, bbq on the lanai & parking for your vehicle out front. We stay every Summer for 2 weeks and we look forward to it every year. The property manager Martie is great & very helpful, so is the owner of the property who occupy the bigger house next door. It was nice to meet him & he was also very helpful... The cottage also comes with some camping chairs, small coolers, beach umbrella & beach towels for excursions around the island. Centrally located & close to the airport. Access to other points of interest on the island is not a problem because of its location. During our stay, the Niumalu Bridge was still out so you will have to drive around the back way by Alekoko Fishpond to get to the property. No word yet when it was expected to reopen. My lady & I enjoy our stays here & recommend it to couples. This property only sleeps 2 people max. A hui hou...

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RALAINE P.

4 September 2024

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

Best accommodation in Kauai

We’ve been to Hawaii a lot of times but this is by far the most relaxing place we’ve stayed at. Very quiet area. Most amenities we need are provided as well as toiletries. The drive to groceries and restaurants is 10-15 mins due to road closure which we didn’t mind at all. And secured parking is a HUGE plus in Hawaii. Will definitely come bak and recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

27 July 2024

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

Best honeymoon rental

Quiet location, off street parking, clean, great to have a place to do laundry you will pack so much less and have a fresh clean bathing suit and beach towel each day. We hiked a lot so laundry was a huge help. Don't listen to what the other reviews say about it being noisy, there are chickens and stray cats everywhere on the island. The neighborhood was clean and quiet. Great view of the mountains. Very close to everything you'll need without it feeling obtrusive at all. Had a great stay. I felt like a local.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romy H.

25 June 2024

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

Delightful cottage did not disappoint

This little cottage was delightful. We had a short 3 night stay, and from the moment we arrived we knew we would enjoy it. We were greeted by 3 peacocks roaming the area, a monarch butterfly and of course many chickens and ducks. The area is quiet and relaxing and the cottage was just right. Many thoughtful touches including a welcome basket full of local goodies, sweet lanai with chairs and a bbq grill, luggage stands, laundry basket and private laundry room, lots of convenient appliances and items; drip coffee maker, blender, hand mixer, rice cooker, toaster, coffee press, small cooler, beach chairs and towels. Just about a half block to a cute park and the Kaiola Kanoe Club ( fun to watch all the students practicing ). Bit of a walk but not bad to Duke’s and many shopping and food places, and Kalapaki beach. The view is great as well, lush green and rock mountains, many different palm trees and Plumeria trees and native plants and foliage. Bed was comfortable and we slept well. To find any faults here would just be nit picky, we would definitely recommend a stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

18 June 2024

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Vacation

It was a pleasant stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase S.

27 May 2024

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

Hawaiian Paradise: A Perfect Stay!

Absolutely loved my stay at this home in Hawaii! The location was fantastic, with stunning views. The accommodation itself was clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The host was incredibly welcoming and helpful, providing great recommendations for things to see and do in the area. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a perfect Hawaiian getaway!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Susie F.

Cozy cottage

Susie F.

10/10 Excellent

Serena H.

Serena H.

10/10 Excellent

Barb R., Albany Oregon

Perfect Couples Getaway!

Barb R.

10/10 Excellent

Carly D.

Perfect location

Carly D.

10/10 Excellent

Stella H., Healdsburg, California

Cozy, clean and comfortable

Stella H.

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Perfect Kauai Stay

Emma S.

10/10 Excellent

Tory B., Santa Barbara

Wonderful Honeymoon Getaway

Tory B.

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Well equipped unit

David A.

10/10 Excellent

Debra A., Mesa

Wonderful Home Away From Home

Debra A.

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK R., LOUDON TN

Great stay...they`ve thought of everything!

PATRICK R.

10/10 Excellent