Ala Muku Vacation Home in Poipu

Managed by Juliana Cherry of Ala Muku Vacation Rentals

Spacious 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Vacation Home in Poipu, Kauai

Sleeps up to 12 Guests

Ala Muku, Hawaiian for "rainbow fragment" is a slice of paradise which offers you and your family and friends a relaxed, comfortable home base to enjoy and explore the beauty, activities, and natural wonders of Kauai. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet residential neighborhood, this home is about a half mile to Poipu Beach Park and Brennecke Beach

Surrounded by lush tropical foliage, Ala Muku is a beautifully appointed 2,500 sq. ft. home with festive island décor to enhance your stay in paradise. Relax and socialize in the many indoor and outdoor spaces. On the western front porch the palm fronds rustle in the gentle breeze of the Pacific trade winds. The plush sofas in the living room invite a nap or an opportunity to be entertained with music, cable TV, or DVD/VHS.

All your culinary needs can be met in the cook's kitchen with its abundant counter space, up-to-date appliances and utensils. The dining room with atrium-like ambiance seats 10 people with additional dining for 4 in the kitchen nook. The back patio, shaded by the red-blooming Royal Poinciana with orchids blooming at its base, is a lovely spot for lounging and BBQing. The garden setting is private, peaceful and exotic.

This Kauai home offers: A perfect setup for 2-4 couples vacationing together, a family reunion or accommodations for wedding guests (sleeps up to 12).

• Mala Pua- the "garden" master suite is on the main level with a king bed and daybed, TV and DVD player. The spacious bathroom with a walk-in tiled shower offers lush garden views.
• Kumulani- (base of sky) is the vaulted upstairs master suite that captures majestic mountain views. It features a king bed, TV and DVD player, bath with tiled shower.
• The Hula Room features a double bed with a whimsical hula décor theme.
• The Blue Room is equipped with 2 twin beds that can be converted into a king size bed to meet your needs.
• For large parties (up to 12) with children we have 3 fold-out futons.
• To accommodate younger children we have baby gates, a play-n-pack, a high chair and infant bather for mom's convenience.
• Turn on your laptop anywhere on the property and enjoy high-speed wireless internet access. Our satellite TV offers 100 channels. We now feature unlimited movie streaming from our Netflix account over the TV. Choose your favorite movie and settle down to watch uninterrupted viewing on the new LCD flat screen TV
• The garage is equipped with laundry facilities, 6 bicycles and helmets, and beach gear. (This saves you $$ on recreational equipment fees.)

Pack up the beach equipment including mats, chairs, cooler, sand toys and have a great day at the beach. Poipu Beach Park offers a large grassy area dotted with swaying coco palms. There are picnic tables, play equipment, showers, restrooms, even a convenience store and restaurant across the street.

Kauai Beaches: Poipu Kai resort fronts on two well known beaches... .Shipwreck Beach and Brennecke Beach, each an excellent bodysurfing beach. Next to Brennecke beach is Poipu Beach Park, rated the best beach in North America for four years running. It features a sheltered "baby beach" for toddlers and parents, a fully equipped children's playground, and a great snorkeling and swimming beach with every variety of tropical fish usually only seen in aquariums. Surfing is also an excellent option at Poipu Beach with a surf shop and board rentals just across the street from the beach.

Kauai Golfing: There are two championship 18-hole courses available near the resort: The Kiahuna Golf Course and the prestigious Poipu Bay Resort Course. Guests need to arrange with the individual courses for tee times. Within driving distance are several other courses in Princefille, Kalaheo, and Kapa'a.

Kauai Restaurants: Brennecke's restaurant is a great place for lunch or dinner at the beach; good burgers, fish and drinks. They have a great crab meal for dinner. Don't forget Lapperts' ice cream for a real treat. It's fresh made in Hanapepe and definitely a landmark destination. They are located throughout the island: Hanapepe, Poipu (just a couple of miles from the house), Hanapepe, Kalaheo, and Kapa'a, etc.

When you want to get dressed up and go to a really nice restaurant there are three to choose from at the Hyatt resort that are definitely world class. It's just East down Poipu Rd. about 3/4 of a mile from the house. Incidentally getting dressed up in Kauai for a guy entails a nice pair of shorts and a breezy Hawaiian shirt and sandals. The ladies usually wear something slinky and cool with heels. Get her a nice lei for the occasion (Star Market or in Koloa at the Big Save). We really enjoy the Hyatt's Ilima Terrace restaurant (especially Sunday brunch), but there are two others just as nice: Dondero's (fine Italian food), and Tide Pools (Seafood). They also have a wonderful island Luau once a week complete with Hawaiian entertainment. After dinner take a slow stroll around the grounds. The Hyatt continually gets awards for the beauty of its resort. Check out the torch lighting ceremony and the Hula show at the Seaview Terrace evenings around 6:00. The ladies may want to take advantage of the Anara Spa. It's open to the public and they offer wonderful massages, facials, exercise classes, etc.

Island activities: For the shoppers there are some very nice boutiques in the Poipu Village shopping center just West on Poipu Road. There are also boutique shops at the surrounding resorts, e.g., Hyatt, Sheraton and the Marriott. Food shopping is nearby at the Big Save supermarket in Koloa, just a couple of miles up the bypass road. If you are energetic and want some exercise Kauai offers a great series of hikes and drives, some with breathtaking views. Try the hike along the beach and cliffs east past the Hyatt. It is about 4 miles and the reward is a wonderful white sand beach. There is a spectacular hike/drive up the Waimea Canyon (the grand canyon of the Pacific). At the end of the road hike the trail about 4 miles which will take you to a lookout over the Na Pali Coast. Also refer to the Kauai Guide Book located in the house for more fun things to do.

For helicopter rides try Jack Harter: www.helicoptors-kauai.com. The zipline tour up in Princeville is one that you will never forget, try it-you'll like it: www.adventureskauai.com

Poipu Beach offers a sheltered cove called "Baby Beach" where toddlers play in the sand and splash in the shallow waters. A few steps away in the clear warm water, colorful tropical fish swim beneath as you just feet from the shore. The calm waters and gentle waves are enjoyed by swimmers of all capabilities. Experienced surfers can catch large-breaking waves further out beyond the reef. Brennecke Beach, at the east end of the park, is renowned for body surfing and boogie boarding.

If you bring your camera you may be able to capture on film a Monk Seal sleeping off a meal on the beach. Seals are protected so don't approach too closely.

Within a 2 mile radius of the house you will find two golf courses, some of Kauai's finest restaurants and charming island boutiques. When you venture beyond Poipu you will find a virtual paradise of activities: helicopter tours, horseback riding, river and ocean kayaking, whale-watching, botanical garden tours and much more, including the spectacular NaPali Coast and the Waimea Canyon (Grand Canyon of the Pacific).

"Over the last 15 years my multi-generational family has made multiple visits to Kauai, Oahu, Maui and the Big Island.  We always 

try and rent properties vs. staying in hotel/motels...  This property is by far is the best we have ever had the pleasure to stay in!!  

Excellent layout of the property, two differed patio's to enjoy with seating.  Amazingly clean (I can't emphasis how important 

this is to us, especially in Hawaii) bug free and well appointed.  There was enough recreational equipment to fully suit all of our 

needs, from bikes to coolers and beach mats!  It is located near everything in the Poipu Beach area, yet tucked back in a quiet 

little neighborhood!   Because the owners are on site, our TV outage was addressed in minutes (can't miss the Baseball game :-) 

Our neighbors from home overlapped a couple of days and were staying in another property up north, the first day they came 

to visit they were ready to move in...  They just kept going on and on about how much nicer our property was and for less cost!! 

 We plan on coming back again and again...

Thank you so much for the wonderful vacation!"

Review Submitted March 23, 2011      Date of Stay March 2011

Nothing but good things to say about this property. The pictures are very nice and they don't do the place justice, the place has a perfect location to get anywhere on the island. We had lot's of outings planned (one every day ) but it was always nice to come back spread out and relax after all our outings. I have been telling all my friends that this is the place to stay if going to kauai. I did alot of research on the internet and even had some fellow travelers check several places out in person before we settled on this place. The value was great.

Review Submitted March 16, 2011      Date of Stay February 2011

Family and friends stayed here for a week in March. There were eight of us, and it was a perfect set-up. Everything that is advertised about this house is true and more. The kitchen was well equipped, and the beach equipment in the garage was great. We used the bikes, the beach chairs, the beach toys, the beach towels, and even used the washer and dryer. The beach is only two minutes away by car, and it is great. We had a 3 and 5 year old with us, and the baby beach was wonderful. The rest of us spent time on the regular beach and had a wonderful time. There are many shopping areas and restaurants nearby, so you really have everything you need. Jim and Julianna were always available to answer questions about the area. This is a wonderful place to stay on Kauai, so don't hesitate!
 

"Dear Jim and Juliana,

We are still riding the wave of Aloha from our dream trip to Kauai! We wanted to thank you for letting us stay at Ala Muku for our vacation. What an island find! You have thought of every last detail, from kitchen goodies to surf toys, how thoughtful you were in outfitting this vacation home! We had a wonderful stay, and enjoyed every minute of it!.....

We hope to return to Ala Muku someday, as we fully intend for your incredible island to be a "regular"

family vacation for us!

Again, thank you for your hospitality, and the use of your wonderful vacation hale!

Sincerely, The McBride 5"