Pōmaikaʻi means good fortune in Hawaiian, and a few minutes on the lanai here makes the name feel earned. Hale Pōmaikaʻi sits on Kauai's sunny south shore between Old Koloa Town and the Poipu coastline, close enough to the ocean that blue water and sunset color are part of the daily view from the covered balcony.
The main level runs on an open layout that keeps everyone in the same conversation --- a comfortable sectional and TV on one side, a full kitchen with island seating on the other, and a dining table for six in between. Ceiling fans and wide sliding doors pull the tradewinds through, and when it's time to eat outside, the covered lanai has its own dining setup with those coastal views as the backdrop.
Three bedrooms sleep the group comfortably. Two bedrooms hold king beds, including a retreat upstairs, while a third with two twins works well for kids or friends traveling together. Three full bathrooms and a convenient half bath keep mornings moving, and an in-home washer and dryer means you can pack light and come home from the beach without a second thought.
The location is the quiet kind of lucky. Poipu Beach --- regularly ranked among the best in Hawaii for its calm swimming and resident sea turtles --- is about five minutes away, and the snorkeling at Koloa Landing is even closer. Old Koloa Town's food trucks, shave ice, and plantation-era storefronts sit just up the road, while Spouting Horn, Shipwreck Beach, and the Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail round out an easy list of afternoons well spent.
Please note: This home's bedroom photos are being updated. The room currently photographed with two twin beds now holds a king bed, and the twin beds are now located in the bedroom previously shown with a queen. The bed configuration described in this listing is accurate --- refreshed photos are on the way.
AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we're at your service!
Kauai's south shore is the island's sunniest corner, where the plantation-era charm of Old Koloa Town gives way to the golden beaches and turquoise coves of Poipu. Days here revolve around the water --- snorkeling alongside sea turtles at Koloa Landing, swimming the calm, family-friendly waters of Poipu Beach, or watching Spouting Horn send seawater skyward at high tide. Beyond the coastline, the area opens onto botanical gardens, cliffside hiking along the Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail, and championship golf, with the dramatic lookouts of Waimea Canyon less than an hour's drive west. Reliable sunshine, walkable historic storefronts, and some of Hawaii's most celebrated beaches make this stretch of the Garden Isle an easy place to settle into island time.
Local Attractions: Poipu Beach Park, Spouting Horn, Old Koloa Town, Koloa Landing, Shipwreck Beach, Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail, Allerton Garden, McBryde Garden, Poipu Bay Golf Course, Kiahuna Golf Club, Koloa Heritage Trail, Waimea Canyon State Park
Home Truths:
•Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
•Please note your property comes equipped with a high chair, and a foldable crib.
Parking Details:
•The driveway accommodates 3--4 vehicles, providing convenient on-site parking for your stay.
All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit to be charged after booking.