Welcome to our Charming, 1 acre private Cottage . If you love the country and privacy, Kapahi is for you. Brought to you with down home hospitality. We are a No Smoking, Fragrance Free,Natural botanical scents are fine. Green Property inside and out.
We're only minutes away from Gorgeous Beaches, quaint Kapaa town and sweet Mom and Pop boutiques of all kinds. We are half way between the North and South shores making trips easy. Your Sweet Private Cottage has all the makings of old Hawaii.
The entryway has been stamped with local ferns and palms. Around the corner is your private custom lanai, complete with outdoor shower, jetted tub, teak table and chairs, lounge chair and outdoor gas barbecue on beautiful farm raised ipe wood decking.
We do as the Hawaiian's do and leave our shoes in a little cubby outside by the door. It is a wonderful custom, both respectful of the home and helps to keep the outside where it belongs. Come inside and relax, in your home away from home.This lovely custom home has bamboo floors through out. The kitchen has bamboo, cabinetry, counters and a pantry filled with complementary items and all the gourmet needs for fine cooking. An antique table seats 4. A lovely plantation style sofa bed makes for a comfortable living room along with an overstuffed bamboo chair, Flat screen TV & Games.
Your bedroom has a queen size bed, teak armoire, love seat, night stand, dresser and lovely hawaiian art work. Your bathroom shower has a river rock floor & imported green slate walls. The early morning sun bathes the slate in gorgeos warm colors.
For your pleasure and relaxation, a massage table is available. Have a authentic Lomi Lomi Hawaiian massage.
Off the kitchen is a mudroom where you'll find an Energy Star front loading washer & dryer. Using only organic suds~~ We have made every effort for our home to be ~~GREEN!!!~~ When building we used NO VOC paints, renewable bamboo flooring. We used diatomaceous earth under the floor boards to help control pests. We only use natural cleaning products to clean our home and these are available for your use. They include laundry soap, dishwashing liquid, organic cleaners, hand soap & natural toilet paper. Your table is set to use cloth napkins with bamboo placemats. Your bed linens are 100% organic. We provide these for your safety, as well as our planet. Our flowers and trees are native to this environment. Our fruit trees and vegetable garden are 100% organic and can be used during your stay when available. We recycle, compost and offer clean spring water. Our showers even have chlorine free filters !
This is a fragrance and smoke free home. Please be sure to have your items completely free of these substances before your arrival.
*Please note* Living in the country, you may come into contact with mosquitoes and ants. We have a mosquito net and organic spray that work for most people. Ants are attracted to food left out, sugar and water. We use a safe way to keep them away as best as we can so it shouldn't be a problem, but we wanted you to remind you that we are in the country!
You will love the many seasonal fruit trees including: coconut, avocado, sour sop, lime, papaya's, banana, surinam cherry, mango, orange,mt apples, lemon & noni. A hammock is available farther down the rolling lawn under 2 mango shaded tree's, where you can listen to the song of the river and waterfall, below the property. For the adventurous there is access to this beautiful secluded waterfall nestled between state land, where you can take the plunge into its remote pool. Numerous hiking trails abound by the river, as well as on country roads that lead to more private pools & waterfalls.
*Please be careful & use at your own risk*
We have 4 bikes to explore nearby beaches and trails. Pack a picnic and you're off to see beautiful Kaua'i up close and personal!
Available for your use in our SURF SHACK are Surf boards, Kayaks, Boogie Boards, Surf boards, Snorkeling gear,beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, Picnic supplies, badmitten, croquet and lots more.
We also have a fire pit, which is very romantic and great for relaxing by the warmth of the fire.
We'll even set you up with music of your choice!
Many spas are nearby. Indulge yourself in a facial, lomi lomi or salt scrub massage, acupuncture or a yoga class on the beach ! We are surrounded by some of the greatest healers, right here in our road ! Most therapists will even make house calls! We have 2 golden retriever dogs, 4 cats, a sweet piggy named Lucy, and 4 eclectic parrots . They all live happily outside. If you love dogs as we do, you are welcome to take them along on their leashes to the beach or on a hike. If you bring a stick or ball, you'll be friends for life!
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Reservations/Deposit/Payments:
A two night (non-refundable) deposit is required to make a reservation at Hale Mala Pua. The balance of the rental fee, plus the cleaning fee and taxes are due in full, 60 days prior to check in. Upon arrival however, this deposit, becomes a refundable damage deposit and will be returned as long as there is no damage to property or contents therein 7 days after departure. If you plan to stay more than 2 weeks, we ask for 50% down on the total and your balance due 60 days prior to arrival.
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Taxes:
All rates are subject to a Hawaii Excise and Accommodations Tax
of 12.42%. (4.167% Hawaii Excise Tax AND (8.25% Hawaii transient accommodations tax).
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Cancellation Policy:
The two night deposit required to reserve Hale Mala Pua Kauai Vacation Rental is non-refundable should you need to cancel for any reason. Cancelations made less than 60 days prior to arrival date will be refunded less the two-night deposit if we are able to re-book the accommodation.
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Mahalo for your interest in our sweet home away from home...
We know you'll bring back lots of great memories & will want to return again & again!
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