Rental Details
Property Overview
Hale Moku is a spacious oceanfront retreat perched on a lava-rock cliff in Poipu on Kauai's south shore, offering panoramic ocean views and breezy island living. This 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home includes a main house and a separate air-conditioned studio, comfortably accommodating large groups or families. Enjoy multiple lanais, a fully equipped kitchen, and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the outdoors in. Located within walking distance of Poipu Beach Park, Hale Moku is perfect for snorkeling, surfing, and sunset dining. This tropical escape includes WiFi, cable TV, and free parking for up to four vehicles.
Hale Moku
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From your oceanfront perch on a lava-rock cliff, a dazzling ombre of blues tantalizes the eyes and the smell of saltwater tickles your nose. Let the ocean breezes warm you as you lounge on multiple lanais, listening to the waves crash below. This roomy house enjoys an unbeatable location right on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by lush tropical landscaping.
Keep your crew fed and happy thanks to a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and an island for extra prep space. Dine with the ocean as your backdrop at the six-person table surrounded by windows, or opt for the outdoor, six-person patio table.
Sweet dreams of Hawaiian sunsets await you in the upstairs bedrooms. There's a convenient half-bath on the main floor and three en suite bathrooms upstairs, offering extra privacy and space. Make yourself at home with extras that include cable TV, free high-speed internet, and a washer/dryer. A guest house with an additional king bed and AC will perfectly accommodate additional members of your party. The living areas are on the first floor, all bedrooms are on the second floor, and the studio is on the ground floor.
Why We Love This Home
Prime Location: It's a quick walk to Poipu Beach Park to swim, surf, and snorkel.
Roomy Living Area: Gather the whole ohana for some quality time in the living room, where floor-to-ceiling windows let you appreciate the view even inside. Bench seating, a couch, and a love seat provide a spot for everyone to relax.
Plenty of Space: The spacious, flexible floor plan includes large shared spaces, so your entire ohana can spend quality time together. Outside, several lanais provide a front-row seat to the incredible views.
Slather on the sunscreen and make the short walk down to Poipu Beach Park. While there, enjoy lounging in the sand, splashing in the waves, and exploring underwater life through a snorkel mask. Brennecke’s Beach Broiler across the street from the beach is the place to be for casual seafood and amazing views.
Please note that there is no air conditioning in the main house. Only the attached studio includes air conditioning.
This property is managed by Vacasa Vacation Rentals of Hawaii, LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Rental FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this vacation rental located?
- City: Koloa (postal 96756) Hawaii
Nearby highlights
- Location: Koloa, HI (Bayview – Kukuiula – South Shore – 4.15 km to center), United States
- In the mountains
- On the waterfront
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?
4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
How many guests can it sleep?
This rental sleeps up to 14 guests.
What amenities are available?
- Private vacation home
- Unit size: 2953 sq ft (274 sq m)
- 4 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
- Sofa bed
- 4.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine and dryer
- Lanai / balcony
- BBQ grill grill
- Garden
- Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
- Onsite parking
- A/C
- BBQ grill
- Dryer
- Extra Bed
- Free Parking
- Internet
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Living Area
- No Smoking
- Outdoor Hot tub / space
- TV
- Washer
- Washer And Dryer
What should I know about check-in?
- Check in starts at 4:00 PM
- Check out before 10:00 AM
- Minimum check in age: 21
- Check in time starts at 4:00 PM
- Contactless check in available
- You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
- Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are the house rules and policies?
- Pets not allowed
- Children are welcome.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Kauai?
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Power boating nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Location: Koloa, HI (Bayview – Kukuiula – South Shore – 4.15 km to center), United States
- In the mountains
- On the waterfront
Do I need a rental car on Kauai, and what about parking?
A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to explore. Parking notes: Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces), Onsite parking.
What kind of rental is this?
This is a studio rental.
Is the Check Availability button the official booking link?
The button opens the partner listing page where you can review final rates, fees, availability, policies and booking details.
Guest Reviews
Reviews
The view and property location was fabulous. The home was very clean. We saw whales, dolphins and lots of turtles from the deck. We also saw the green flash because the view is so expansive. The easy walk to Poipu beach was very convenient and increased our groups flexibility.
The view alone would get this house 5 stars! Waking up every morning to look out from the patio to the waves crashing on the shore, beautiful sunrise over the water, and sea turtles galore! We even saw spinner dolphins from the house! A quick walk down to the bech to play in the water, using their provided boogie boards and snorkels was amazing! Very clean and accommodated my whole family. Having separated and defined sleeping areas as well as places we could gather as a large group was incredible. We could have just stayed there the whole time with how relaxed and welcoming it felt. Next time we go to Kauai, we will stay here again!
Needs updating , fan didn’t work, bugs can get in under window, and not the cleanest , but a beautiful view and good locations.
We had such a great and memorable two weeks here! The house and view was amazing. Although we explored the island, we did have a couple chill days at the house, and it was amazing to be surrounded by such natural beauty. We were able to comfortably use the kitchen and enjoy both the outdoor and indoor eating areas. We used the grill a couple times as well, and it was incredible to be staring at the ocean while barbecuing. And every night we ended our day with an amazing view of the ocean and the night sky, whether from the deck or the side patio. Every room in the house was able to hear the crashing waves as we slept. We absolutely loved staying here and would totally do it again!
We loved our stay in Poipu! As others have said, this property’s location cannot be beat! Views were amazing, we saw turtles and more turtles! The location is fabulous and we loved walking down to the beach. The only downside was not having AC in the main house. There is a wall AC unit in the attached studio, and it worked great. Also, in response to some reviews I’d read that said it was rundown, I actually thought it was very clean and I loved some of the retro vibes/ decor throughout the house. There were some visible signs of wear and tear but those didn’t impact our stay. Check in was also super easy. With AC it would be a 5/5!
Beautiful house and location. Close to everything!
I just wish we would have booked it for longer, description does not mention it but it had a lot of snorkel gears, beach chairs , umbrellas. Overall the views and location makes up for home being a bit rusty, as a family we just lived waking up to turtles swimming around while we sipped our morning coffee and enjoyed sunset from the same balcony in the evening
Unfortunately, this was not the experience that I thought that we would have at Hale Moku.The house is on a beautiful piece of property. On the outside it looks great. But on the inside, it wasn’t what we were expecting. Especially for the price. When you get to the “front” sliding door, there aren’t any lights so it was hard to get the key and open the door.On the VRBO listing, it states that the house is air conditioned. It is not an air conditioned house! There is a separate room air conditioned with a small and aged unit.Without any air conditioning in the main part of the house, you use glass louver windows. Even though the sound of the waves during the day is nice, it isn’t at night when you have all of the windows open because the house is so hot! There were at least 3 windows that didn’t have shades on them.The kitchen had very minimal supplies and the plates were mismatched sets of old plates. The sheets were not as crisp and clean as you would normally have, but the beach towels were clean. But the one of the worst discoveries was a pair of dusty shorts underneath one of the twin beds that had been there awhile.We had an encounter with a large wasp and other bugs that I am assuming might be termites? The day before we left the house next door was tented for pest control. The outside decks are needing boards to be replaced. On a lower patio section there was a broken chair.Air conditioning and some repairs would improve this property!
Unfortunately, this was not the experience that I thought that we would have had at Hale Moku. The house is on a beautiful piece of property, but it is in need of many improvements and updates including air conditioning, window amenities, painting, and replacement of worn out items..
We loved the home! The views were amazing. We watched turtles and whales every day from the deck!! Each of our kids had their own space. The great dining room table fit us all so we could gather in the morning and the evening!! The homes decor was very appropriate and very eclectic . We loved it. The private studio for the family with the infant was so perfect!! The home had 2 boogie boards a surf board and chairs!! Also umbrellas were great to bring to the beach. We would rent here again!!
Dated house with fantastic view
The house was more than accommodating for our needs with 6 of us and the view was breathtaking! It was close to the beach and restaurants. Negatives: the garbage disposal didn’t work, some of the windows and blinds didn’t work, the oven in the guest house didn’t work, one of the showers didn’t work (the hot water handle just spun around). These are just small things that were inconveniences, but we would definitely stay again.
This property has an amazing view of the ocean. We saw many sea turtles and other aquatic life. This property is close to swimming beaches, shopping, restaurants and hiking.
SHE NEEDS TLC…. The view is absolutely spectacular there is no doubt about that. The entire house needs to be updated and air-conditioning installed. I will never stay again unless it’s fully air-conditioned. A few of the windows would not open or close. Two out of three of the televisions did not work when we arrived. After reporting one not working, it was replaced 48 hours later by a very nice lady and gentlemen. Didn’t realize the other one did not work until we were ready to leave. All day rain one day and we had a few leaks. One on the stairs and one by a doorway. Great location for eating out, golfing, swimming, surfing or walking to the beach. Great neighborhood, someone just needs to invest in this old house.
Spectacular location and easy access to a nice beach, good restaurants and shopping. The house could use some updates and the decks need a coat of paint but the location made it all worth it. We would book it again.
As most reviews have mentioned the location and views are stunning. Whales, turtles, dolphins, seals, and birds were an absolute highlight. But also as most reviews have mentioned, the maintenance is far behind. We struggled with check in door codes, finding propane for BBQ, broken/missing/inoperable windows, fans, and blinds. During a strong storm we had water coming thru many windows including one over the stairs which required lots of towels and water catching receptacles. The kitchen works well but does lack any extras to prepare meals besides salt and pepper. The patio and decks above the ocean are superb view but also feel like some boards are nearing end of use and some railing is broken. The accompanying deck/patio furniture is also suspect besides a nice couch on the corner which doesn’t contribute to seeing the ocean. The supplied beach gear is helpful but also showing the age and wear/tear. The washer dryer is nice to help keep packing needs down. There is no outdoor shower to battle the sand so we used a yard hose. The house was clean on check in. Overall, the view is incredible but the overall condition can cause some stress and inconvenience.
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