Hale Mano (The House of Sharks) is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 1963 from solid California redwood. Located on a cute residential street, it's the perfect getaway from the typical resorts. You will love this well curated, retro, beach house that's just a 6 minute walk to Poipu Beach, Brennecke's and more.
Updated vacation homes are hard to come by, and usually hard to get into, because they're so popular! Hale Mano (formerly Hale Poipu O'lina) is under new ownership and has been thoughtfully upgraded throughout. The large, shaded lanai is an extension of the living space and will be your favorite spot to hang out, post beach, and enjoy the trade winds. Cool house, close to beach, breezy lanai, cozy beds, what more could you ask for? Hmm.. an icy Mai-Tai, perhaps?
Make Hale Mano your home base for exploring magical Kauai!
Features include:
Updated and fully stocked kitchen that opens to the living room area.
Master bedroom with a King sized memory foam mattress, a 55" smart TV, and an attached wash room.
Bunk room with a queen sized memory foam mattress under a full-sized.
Guest room with a king sized memory foam mattress and a 55" smart TV.
Open floorpan living area with a 65" smart TV in the living room, new stainless appliances in the kitchen, and a spacious dining room with seating for 6.
A wonderfully large and shaded lanai for both lounging and dining.
All new Koa floors throughout.
Digital cable internet utilizing whole house wireless for both fast and consistent connections.
Washer/Dryer.
Full sized gas grill.
Beach towels, chairs, cooler, and other amenities.
Registration Number: 280230430001, GE-142-424-3200-01, TA-142-424-3200-01
Lisa H.
Jan 05, 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was exactly as pictured in the listing. Very cute and very well equipped for relaxing meals on the lanai. Appliances worked well. Super well located near the beach and all things South Island. Unfortunately there were some problems that seriously impeded our ability to fully enjoy our experience in this home. In spite of open windows and fans, the center room (with the bunk beds) was very hot all night. In all the bedrooms, ceiling fans and open windows were helpful. What wasn’t great were the roosters crowing starting at about 4:30am until mid morning and the automatic sprinklers that went off around 6:00am. These were not distant sounds but rather they felt like they were inside the home - especially in the front main bedroom. We’ve travelled abroad a lot and experienced lots of animal sounds including braying donkeys, crickets, etc...but this was pretty extreme. There was also quite a bit of early morning car/truck noise from the neighborhood (understandable as people were going to work). Please consider informing guests so they know what they are getting into. Also, please take a look at the pillow situation on the beds (not super comfortable), and the insect situation. Kauai is a tropical island and few ants and flying insects were no problem but other critters - cockroaches - were making your place their home. Yes, We had a great time in Kauai and during our stay in other homes on the island, we were very satisfied. We are not “resort” lovers and prefer to stay in local communities. We liked much about your house but came home needing some quiet sleep!
Aaron G.
Oct 18, 2024
We loved staying in this home! Super clean, convenient, and had the perfect layout for our family of five. Definitely had that island feel, and the outdoor spaces were great to have. We look forward to our future stay here!
dawn e.
Sep 27, 2024
Lovely area, all the amenities needed, we really enjoyed staying here
Pamela V.
Aug 22, 2024
We had a fabulous stay at this cottage! It had everything we needed, very comfortable beds, and the renovations were very modern and adorable (I want whoever renovated this to come do my house in Boston next!). We really appreciated the quiet, digital ceiling fans, the lovely lanai, and all the beach supplies provided. Our family of five really didn't need anything else. Very convenient location in Koloa, and a 3-minute drive to Poipu Beach, which has something for everyone and ended up being our favorite beach of the trip. Highly recommend this rental
Alexandra C.
Jun 13, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at this house! It looked exactly as pictured and had some fun authentic touches. Great location, short walk or 2 min drive from the beach and close to some great restaurants. Came equipped with beach equipment- chairs, towels, umbrellas and coolers. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Leslie B.
Apr 14, 2024
Simply perfect place for a retro Hawaiian experience! Clean and comfortable. Everything we needed. 10 minute walk to beach perfect!
Highly recommend!
Barb T.
Mar 31, 2024
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 a wonderful place to stay for our vacation. Great location and walkable to the beach. The house is clean and has everything you could possibly need for indoor or outdoor use.
Renee W.
Mar 27, 2024
Hale Mano was the perfect house for our family of six. Very clean, comfortable beds, great areas for relaxation. Kitchen is well accommodated for meal prep! Beach supplies were much appreciated as were the clean and functional washer/dryer when needed. I never felt like anything was missing or lacking. The location, while not beachfront, was super close to Poipu and Brenneke beaches..easily walkable but a 2 min drive if we had too much stuff to carry.
Quick note; don't let the previous note about ants deter you. Yes, there were a few ants in the kitchen but those virtually disappeared as we only stored food in the pantry and fridge as recommended (and there were a few ant traps in place as well).
John E.
Mar 10, 2024
Nice location. Easy to get to, and away from.
Close to the beach with plenty to do near by. The renovation done on the property really turned it into a beautiful little surf shack and we didn't have any issues with the property aside from the kitchen ants getting into the pizza we left out (very normal on Kauai).
Plenty of gear for the gearless. This is a local residential area, so treat it as such. Don't be a nuisance. Recycling has to be taken down to Poipu Beach recycle center FYI. Not far, easy to do.
All in all, it was worth the price paid and we enjoyed our time 👌.
Sheryl W.
Mar 02, 2024
The house was in a regular neighborhood. This meant people leaving for work Early in the mornings. Cars on the side drive and street were quite loud. The unit was nice and convenient to the beach. The only two real issues were lots of ants in the kitchen no matter how clean you kept it and a shortage of hot water for showers.
Teran H.
Feb 11, 2024
The house was absolutely perfect for our needs. The place was super clean and well stocked all around. The toiletries were nice and smell great! Good kitchen and the patio was amazing for breakfast or a mid day nap. There is a good selection of beach gear in the outdoor closet including a small drink cooler we used every day.
Communication with the host was easy and they were very responsive for the few questions we had while there.
Would highly recommend this place if it fits your space needs!!
Jacqueline E.
Nov 21, 2023
One of the most thoughtfully stocked and clean properties I’ve ever stayed in. We had an amazing time, in large part due to the beautiful home and location. Neighbors were very friendly and welcoming as well. 10/10 would book again!
Jacqueline E.
Nov 07, 2023
One of the most thoughtfully stocked and clean properties I’ve ever stayed in. We had an amazing time, in large part due to the beautiful home and location. Neighbors were very friendly and welcoming as well. 10/10 would book again!
Brook M.
Oct 01, 2023
We all thoroughly enjoyed this house. It was exactly as was described, situated in a very cute neighborhood and was very close to the beach and other fun places.
The house provided very nice amenities, very well thought out about what you may need while on a vacation
Brook M.
Oct 01, 2023
We all thoroughly enjoyed this house. It was exactly as was described, situated in a very cute neighborhood and was very close to the beach and other fun places.
The house provided very nice amenities, very well thought out about what you may need while on a vacation
