Chris F.
July 2024
The house was large enough for our party of nine. The teens loved the foosball table and everyone enjoyed the deck. The stars at night were amazing. There were plenty of plates, glasses, and place settings of silverware. We had several beach towels and chairs to use on the beach. We did end up driving to Lihue and beyond a few times but the house and laid back Waimea area offset the drive to activities.
Georgina C.
June 2024
The balcony view steals the show, a beautiful way to start your day with coffee on this balcony.
The house did not disappoint. We were 3 families totaling 10 with plenty of room and space for everyone comfortably.
4 master bedrooms with private restrooms in each. Had an additional bedroom for lil children attached to upstairs master with another single bedroom.
We had a few issues but nothing major that the owners didn't address right away.
The only thing I would recommend is make renters aware if you or others will be entering the home while guests are out for repairs and make sure it's ok prior to making those arrangements.
Would highly recommended this rental.
Got to experience the calm South side of Kauai near Waimea. If you are looking to stay away from the busy Lihue/North side this is a perfect location.
Kendra W.
June 2024
This is an amazing home to stay in with a group of people. The porch looks right out over the ocean. Perfect for any time of day!! Don't think about it anymore and just book your vacation here.
jodi g.
June 2024
The house was amazing! We had a group of eight adults, and there was still room for children if necessary. The owners were awesome and I can’t thank them enough for our stay. The Ocean View and patio was just perfect for us. We preferred a desolate side of the island, and this was great. Thank you for our stay, we will be back!
Joseph S.
May 2024
This property exceeded our expectations!!! House was huge, clean and filled with everything we needed for the week. The kids loved their personal little beds. Views of the beach were amazing and sunsets were perfect walking distance. Owner was very responsive and helpful in all aspects. They went above a beyond. Overall amazing time spent there. Can’t wait to come back for more!
May 2024
My husband and I just got married in Kauai and were looking for a big home to share with our family and a few close friends for the duration of the trip. I’m SO grateful that we had the opportunity to stay in this beautiful home and can say with 1,000% certainty that if we travel to Kauai with a group again we will definitely plan to stay here again! The bedrooms were all nice and there were enough bathrooms that nobody had to share. The house was well stocked and if there was something that we needed Jules was very quick to respond and would get it to us right away! The shared living spaces were perfect for our group to hang out in and the deck and back yard with the ocean view were even better than I could have imagined. Jules also was very helpful when it came to recommendations/updates on things to do while on the island. The one thing that was a challenge was this side of the island seemed to have more mosquitoes, but nothing that some bug spray couldn’t solve! We also enjoyed how quiet and laid-back this part of the island is and it really was SO close to Waimea. After the rest of our group left my husband and I checked into a smaller VRBO for our ‘honeymoon’ and we were just so disappointed with it after staying in this amazing rental. If you’re on the fence about this place, just book it, I guarantee you won’t regret it! While we didn’t have any children in our party, there was an adorable room that had smaller beds for kiddos so it would be perfect for a family!
Tammylynn B.
April 2024
We had a good time . Beautiful home
Jeanette G.
April 2024
Our stay included 9 adults and 3 children. This house defiantly had plenty of room for all of us. We very appreciative of all the accommodations for the grandchildren. We had mattresses for the toddlers and a crib for the infant. We spent so much time on the deck. The deck has a porch swing and a hammock. Everyone in our group had their own bedroom. Location is somewhat away from some of the more popular things to do on Kauai, but to come back to this house and for everyone to spread out was the way to go for us. There are 2 bedrooms on the main floor and 2 bedrooms upstairs. Most of all our time was spent upstairs.
Owner was available for any questions or concerns.
Most defiantly would recommend this home for a big family.
Thank you for letting us enjoy your home!!
Karen H.
April 2024
We enjoyed our stay very much. We chose the west side of the island because we knew we wanted to enjoy sunny beaches. The weather was perfect during our stay! The home was spacious and beds were very comfortable. Hosts were wonderful about communicating and checking in with us. The view from our lanai was everyone’s favorite!
STEVEN P.
March 2024
This home had it all from views, beach, tiki bar, decks. We really liked all the little things that made the house so comfortable
Patti M.
January 2024
We rented this home as a girls only vacation. The listing is accurate, the view is amazing, and the house is plenty big for larger groups. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and provided us with some assistance as well as great meal recommendations. It is aways away from some things but it was just what we were looking for. It is an island afterall so you can get anywhere in less than 90 minutes. We were 20 minutes from our whale watching cruise and you are right next to the road that takes you to Waimea Canyon. We even took a trip to Princeville and got there in less than 90 minutes. We would definitely stay here again.
Audre S.
November 2023
We had such a wonderful visit! Jules and Patrick were such great hosts. The house could not have been more perfect for our family ( 7 adults, 2 kids and 2 babies. The bedrooms were all the perfect fit. We had safety stuff for the babies and plenty of beach stuff. The deck was a place we spent a lot of time on. Thank you for the great house. Audre
Christina F.
October 2023
We very much enjoyed our stay here. The house was spacious with beautiful ocean views from the upstairs deck. The hosts were very kind and easy to communicate with. They answered our questions via text and offered many good suggestions for things to do nearby.
Greg G.
October 2023
Great views of the Pacific. Quiet side of the island. Within driving distance of everything. Nice great room and good size bedrooms. Communication with owner was great. If there were any issues or questions they responded quickly. Overall a great place to stay and i would again if visiting Kauai.
Elizabeth G.
October 2023
You could not find a better place to stay while on Kauia. Jules is a wonderful host. Did not get a chance to meet Patrick but I'm sure he's wonderful also We had to bother her a couple of times for minor things and she was always there to help.
The house was clean, and the accommodations were great. Our favorite part was spending time on the balcony and looking out at the amazing ocean view.
Thanks again for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Liz C.
September 2023
This location is amazing. We have 7 people in our party and the accomodations were fitting for everyone. The patio faces out towards the ocean and it is an amazing view. We did have to drive about 45 mins to our excursions, but it was well worth it. The property owners are amazing and stayed easily accessible during my entire trip. 10/10 would recommend this location if you plan on making a trip to Kauai.
Citlalli O.
September 2023
The home and location were perfect for our big family. We loved spending time on the balcony and particularly appreciated that each room, except for one, has its own bathroom. We also wanted to be on the drier side of the island, with easy access to Waimea Canyon hikes and the beach in Poipu. This home was perfect for that. That said, we were pleasantly surprised with the beach down the street from the house. It’s quieter and much less crowded than the beaches up north, and beautiful! Overall, 10/10 stay. Finally, the hosts were the best. Jules and Patrick checked in throughout the trip and provided great recommendations — they are some of the most attentive and thoughtful hosts we have encountered.
Larry L.
July 2023
This home is located right at the ocean with easy access to the beach. We had some unforeseen upon arrival but working closely with Patrick and Jules they were able to resolve things in a few days and really went the extra mile. On your way from the airport, stop at Costco for bulk items (eggs, bacon, liquor, chips, etc.) There is a Safeway near Costco so get things that perish quicker from here and in reasonable quantity. There is also a local market in Waimea if you need emergency items you missed. Waimea Canyon is a short drive from the house and absolutely do not miss Polihale Beach. The road is not paved and quite bumpy but you will not regret the adventure. It's a very short distance from the house.
There is some road noise when sitting on the Lanai, but honestly, you won't even mind it because you're looking out at the ocean all day. Kekaha is much more quiet than many of the other locations on Kauai; and it's the dry side of the island so it doesn't get a ton of rain which is great if you enjoy the sunny weather. However, any short drive on the island you'll likely enjoy a pop up rain shower every now and then. Overall a great visit and we looking forward to visiting the island again. Thank you Patrick and Jules !!
Gabriel H.
July 2023
Overall we enjoyed our trip to the Island and liked the location. The area where the house is located, is a nice spot with an excellent view of the sea. The house is in a very quiet area with a short drive to the "Tourist" spots.
The house itself has a very nice entertaining area inside and out. We absolutely loved the deck area and outdoor area by the bbq pit. The bedrooms and bathrooms are nice and the kitchen is moderately stocked.
Unfortunately for us though, the house air conditioning was out for our trip. It is not uncommon for houses in Hawaii to not have AC, but one of our criteria when we were looking for houses was to have it. We were travelling with young children and older grandparents and trying to get to sleep when the house is in the 80s Fahrenheit was a little rough.
The hosts provided a discount after the trip and genuinely seemed to care about our situation. The circumstances were a bit against us, but if we are looking outside our moment in time, I think the house will suit most families.
Becky M.
May 2023
This home is a little bit of a drive from the North shore, but our family enjoyed having the space this home supplied, and the view is beautiful! We loved sitting on the porch swing and enjoying the view of the ocean!! The master suite was so nice for our small children. Jules was great to work with, and took care of the few things we needed. We would highly recommend.
Kerry c.
May 2023
Beautiful home and setting . Beat host family ever the home accommodated 10 grownups…our whole family and was in a great location
Sara H.
February 2023
You can't beat the view on the lanai, saw multiple whales and dolphin pods. It's so peaceful to have breakfast on the porch swing or enjoy the hammock. Comfortable bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms, easily accommodated 8 adults and 3 infants. My 3 year old particularly enjoyed the fire truck and race car toddler beds. Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, nice grill outdoors, large dining room table worked well for playing family games. Tons of fridge and freezer space (there are two) and laundry to use. Patrick and Jules are very responsive via text and gave us recommendations for where to find local fruit stands and markets, we felt very at home here in their quiet neighborhood
Miranda S.
February 2023
What a fantastic home base to return to each day after exploring the island. Our party of 9 included 4 grandparents, 2 parents, and 3 teens. Our favorite part was sitting on the 2nd floor lanai, spotting whales on the horizon. The second floor has the common living areas, laundry, a small bedroom (with a double or queen bed) and a large master bedroom/bath/walk in closet room (with baby beds). Three more bedrooms on the ground floor, all with bathrooms and king beds. We also used one of the pull out sofa beds on the second floor and it was very comfy. The McClean family was helpful in every way, and blessed us several times with unexpected favors. We would stay there again in a second.
Chris N.
January 2023
Jules and Patrick were perfect hosts. Their home is absolutely amazing. All amenities you could possibly need. The property is even nicer than it appears in photos. Our group of 8 adults were super comfortable. Every room has own bath/shower. Jules gave us many great recommendations and was super responsive when we had a question. MAHALO…for sharing your beautiful home!!!
eric r.
November 2022
For starters, Waimea is the place to stay on Kauai for families and this is the house to stay. the property is in great condition, Jules and Patrick are the best hosts and communicate frequently and that view is to die for. we would spend every morning and every evening as a family sitting, eating and drinking on the deck.
David K.
September 2022
A most amazing house for our Son’s Kauai wedding. Every morning we gathered on the deck overlooking the ocean watching the waves hitting the rocks and drinking our coffee. We had nine people here but there are so many rooms with King size beds with own bathrooms it was wonderful. Our 10 year grandson got his own queen size bedroom/bathroom and was beyond happy not to have to share. The littles had car beds they made into forts and couldn’t have been happier. For our 60th bday party we used the grill for chicken and hamburgers and hosted 16 family members comfortably. Would not have been able to do this in a condo. Huge kitchen. So many bath/beach towels, beach toys, boogie boards.. everything was here. Last but not least.. A/c:) we went to other relatives condos that did not have A/c. Amazing home and grateful for opportunity to share it together.
Kerbi E.
September 2022
Jules was so kind to welcome us and give us so many local tips, full of aloha!!
We loved the location, close to Waimea Canyon, small towns, uncrowded beaches, incredible view from the lanai. The bedrooms were perfect for multiple generations, plenty of space, bathrooms, big kitchen, beautiful grounds, “happy hour” around the grill/bar, beach gear to borrow was much appreciated. Just perfect!
Julie S.
August 2022
We had a wonderful stay! Large home , cute yard. Extremely helpful and nice owners. Aloha!
Janet B.
July 2022
We stayed for two weeks Hale La. The property was in a great location. We were a family of ten and there was more than enough space for our family. The house was equipped with anything you could possibly imagined in the kitchen as well as beach towels, toys, water shoes, etc. The communication with the property owner, Patrick and his wife, Jules was excellent. They kept us informed on events in the area and were right there to help with any issue that arose which were very few. We are already planning our next visit back to Hale La. I'm sure anyone would be happy staying at Hale La.
Bobbi H.
June 2022
My stay was a pandemic-delayed, multi generational, retirement celebration from me to my family. Starting w/ the booking process of Hale La, a few years ago, through my 4 week stay, I found the owners, Patrick and Jules, to be incredibly KIND, responsive and accommodating. The house itself, is TO DIE FOR! I will forever miss the ocean views from the balcony. The kitchen had every pot, pan, utensil, electric device, etc that we could possibly want/need. We were blown away by the stash of every conceivable beach-related equipment, including pool shoes (which you’ll need for most of the beaches). The beds were comfy. If young children are in your group, the house has you covered - crib, pack-n-play, high chair, booster seat, etc. TV has lots of channels, though we spent most of our time on the ocean-facing deck. Strong wifi. A grocery store is just a few miles away in Waimea, though Costco got most of our grocery and gas money. The neighborhood is quiet, except for some intermittent road noise and chickens. (It IS Kauai, after all).
It was an idyllic stay in Hale La on an idyllic island. Mahalo to Patrick and Jules.
Mark H.
April 2022
This house was amazing, perfect for my family (8 total) though we could have comfortably had a few more in the house. The house can easily accommodate large groups hanging out in the living room/kitchen/balcony area and because the rooms are all spacious and have their own bathrooms, it is easy to get private time away from the group if needed. The property owners were very communicative and helpful via text. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a big house with easy access to the beach.
Jenny E.
March 2022
It was a perfect house for heading out each day to explore the Island, and then gathering each night to cook a meal and dine together as we watched the sunset over the ocean.
Lynn K.
January 2022
Overall quite wonderful!!!! Gorgeous sunsets and sunrises! Owner very responsive to our needs when slight problems with air conditioning! Fixed immediately! We highly recommend going to the Garden Island and this is an awesome place to stay! Very comfortable for 7 people! Mahalo!
Kelli M.
January 2022
The house was great, very accommodating for a group of 10, great ocean views, clean and easy. Couldn’t of asked for a better stay, we will be back.
Kunal D.
January 2022
Great experience for a group of 6 friends.
Property has everything from the best views, kitchen supplies, to number of rooms and bathrooms.
Would be back to stay here.
Mahalo Patrick!!
Sarah B.
December 2021
Patrick was awesome to work with on our vacation. The house was exactly as listed online. We loved our stay and hope to return in the future!!
Belinda R.
October 2021
Having 5 bedrooms and 5 baths made this house the perfection option for my group of adults. The house was spacious and well-appointed, and it’s proximity to Waimea Canyon, Barking Sands, Polihale, and small boat harbors (for Na Pali tours) can’t be beat. Would absolutely stay here again!
September 2021
Wonderful experience! Bedrooms were plenty big with numerous bathrooms for our group. Best part was sitting on the deck watching the ocean. It made it so hard to leave- but we will definitely be back! It’s a drive to pretty much anywhere, but so worth it.
Sara S.
August 2021
House was perfect for our needs, Parrick was very responsive and helpful. Will miss the amazing sunsets and the relaxation. Definitely would stay here again.
Jeff D.
August 2021
Beautiful balcony, spectacular view, comfortable home, close proximity to many amazing sites (canyon, beaches), and incredibly helpful owner. The only thing worth mentioning as a precaution is that the shoreline across the street isn’t really for swimming. BUT, just a short walk in either direction or, even better, a short drive to Polihale makes the location really worthwhile. We would have enjoyed many more nights there.
Michael N.
August 2021
Very large spacious house, perfect for extended families. Well equipped kitchen, good wi-fi and large screen TV. Comfortable beds. 3 miles from Waimea, the closet town. Very accommodating host.
Stephanie B.
August 2021
We loved our time at this beautiful home on the coast in Kekaha! Our favorite part of the house was the porch. The hammock and swing were perfect touches. We had a big family group of 10 and the many rooms and bathrooms worked out just right. We liked the location away from the busiest tourist parts of the island and enjoyed the peacefulness of each morning and evening spent on the porch. It’s also a great location to get out to the western side of the island for sunsets on the beach or up in Waimea canyon. The beach towels, chairs, boogie boards, buckets, umbrella, and coolers were very much appreciated and used on multiple trips around the island exploring its many beautiful beaches. Thank you for the clean and well-kept house that we got to call home for the week!
Gloria C.
July 2021
The house was very nice and we liked how four of the five bedrooms had en-suite bathrooms. We loved the lanai looking out over the ocean. We did appreciate the air conditioning. We enjoyed the beach supplies that were provided. It was a great house for our needs. It isn’t close to many tourist destinations but very close to Waimea Canyon which we were aware of before reserving it.
Erin P.
June 2021
Overall, we had a good experience here. My family enjoyed the gorgeous oceanfront view as we ate breakfast every morning at the house. The home is spacious and the 8 of us had enough room to sprawl out. Patrick is very personable and friendly, but I think communication leading up to the trip could've been better, as I had a really packed schedule at work and would've preferred to receive an email or text regarding check-in instructions, as opposed to a phone call, but eventually received it in written form.
barbara y.
November 2019
We had a wonderful time. Home was spacious enough for our large group. Beautiful view of ocean and sunsets. We could not of asked for more.
Debra P.
November 2019
Had a wonderful vacation in the Kekaha home. Beautiful view of sunsets every night and comfortable, clean home. Enjoyed every minute of the vacation. We had plenty of room for 8 adults.
Becky B.
October 2019
It was perfect! We had a group of 11 people and we all had plenty of room. The beach across the street is so beautiful and had hardly any people even on the weekend. Thank you so much for the use of your house!
Adam B.
October 2019
We had a wonderful family time at this great house. Was awesome that all the bedrooms have a bathroom (for the smallest bedroom, bathroom is just down the hall). House was really clean, beach chairs are in the garage, an amazing beach is across the street, and Waimea Canyon is in your backyard. What more do you need?! Grilled steaks a couple times was a big hit, and appreciated the clean grill that was gassed up and ready to go. Had a football game to watch, and appreciated the big TV with ESPN. We had an outstanding stay at this nice house away from the tourist crush. Five stars!!!
Michele T.
September 2019
Such a wonderful place to unwind and relax. Enjoyed coffee on the deck every morning and the sunsets at night. Only regretted not being able to swim in the ocean due to the strength of the surf. Even with that, I would stay at Hale La again. Our hosts were very responsive and helful.
Eric V.
September 2019
Hale La is a great house that offers plenty of room for a family vacation (rooms are very private and most with en-suite bathrooms). Patrick is an excellent host and wants to make sure you have all that is needed during your stay. The view from the upper lanai is amazing and the beach access right across the road is great. I would highly recommend this property for a family trip to Kauai.
Denise C.
August 2019
The views from the lanai and front bedrooms were breath taking. The house was in a quiet neighborhood and beautifully landscaped. The air conditioning was definitely a plus as the air temp was in high 80's. The property is well equipped and comfortable. The beach was right out the front door or a small walk up the beach. Perfect for our family to spend some quality R & R. Would definitely book again.
Scott H.
August 2019
An extraordinary time! From the location across from the beach to the Wonderful amenities, There was something for everyone. There were 11 of us, five of that group were grandkids age 2 through 11. They loved the location so much that they would’ve been happy to just stay and walk across to the beach every day. The table on the lanai overlooking the ocean was everyone’s favorite. Owner Patrick was personable, informative, easily accessible, and ready to help in any way. One of the adults in our group Had a boogie board snap while riding up, I asked him how we could repay him and he gave us a one-word response: “disposable”. I cannot thank him enough for giving us the opportunity for this wonderful vacation. We will be talking about it for years.
patrice M.
August 2019
Great house
Nancy H.
July 2019
Home owner, Patrick, was very attentive during our stay. House was good for a large family.
Location is fantastic!
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