Perched above historic Koloa Landing, also known as Hanaka’ape Bay, Hale Honu boasts dominant bay and ocean views. Just off your private lanai is some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving the island has to offer. Giant sea turtles can be seen below swimming and sunning themselves on the rocks and during the winter months you can watch humpback whales breaching outside the reef.
Formerly known as Garden Isle Cottages Ocean Front, we are located in a quiet, coastal neighborhood nestled in tropical foliage, banana and plumeria trees. Two bedrooms and two baths plus upper and lower lounge areas and a full size kitchen make this a most comfortable home. Island casual furnishings offer comfort and functionality. Both upper and lower bedroom suites are air conditioned and identical in size. With approximately 1500 square feet of living area, this home is perfect for a small family or two couples.
On the water, quiet and wonderful, Hale Honu is simply one of the best deals around for oceanfront accommodations and also one of the most conveniently located as it is a short 5 minute walk to some of the best dining and shopping in Poipu at The Shops at Kukui’ula. 2 kings, 1 punee full size (daybed) Sleeps 4-6. AC is ONLY in bedrooms.
This property includes beach chairs, beach towels, a cooler and umbrella. Please feel free to call us if any of these items are missing during your stay.
*Reservation Fee of $150.00 is non-refundable upon cancellation. Please see guest rental agreement for all reservation requirements/conditions.
*For the latest travel guidelines to Kauai please contact our reservation team for assistance!
TVNC #1359
GE/TA #135-473-5616-01
This property is in a Tsunami Evacuation Zone. In an event a tsunami is detected as probable by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the Office of Emergency Preparedness of the County of Kauai will make the same known by sirens. Please evacuate Poipu in accordance to the evacuation plan provided to you prior to taking occupancy or that is located in the Guest Information Guide on property. We strongly encourage you to read the plan prior to taking occupancy....
Registration Number: 260070110000, GE-135-473-5616-01, TA-135-473-5616-01
Jeff O.
Mar 05, 2024
Words cannot do this place justice!
The bed was beyond comfortable.
The short walks to baby beach, shopping, dining, Koloa landing just a few minutes away we're amazing and yet we still felt secluded and private.
We loved seeing the turtles come in and out of the cove and snorkeling and scuba out in the bay are second to none.
We hope to come back again soon!
Greg M.
Feb 02, 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:
We have visited Kauai for the past 3 years and this was our best experience yet. You couldn't ask for a better location with amazing ocean views, 5 minute walk to baby beach and of course turtles basking outside your lanai. The house is super clean, well maintained and stocked with everything you could possibly need. The Garden Island folks were very helpful and we met Joanne the owner who helped us out with a glitch with the gate code. Wonderful people, fantastic stay ! Thank you, we will be back !
Collette G.
Dec 10, 2023
Words can’t do this place justice. 2 parents and 4 teenagers stayed and everyone agreed, it was our amazing stay of all our trips. The house fit our group perfect and there were 2 people per bathroom and 2 im each bedroom. The upstairs has a couch and a futon type bed. It was too small to fit 2 teenagers but one was fine sleeping on the couch. The views are AMAZING!!! You see sunrises, turtles on rocks, turtles swimming, turtles sunbathing. The outdoor space is so nice to eat at, relax at and just chill. We spent a lot of time outdoors. You can snorkel just outside the house down the stairs and baby beach is a 2 minute walk. You can walk to all the stores. The location is perfect to get to everything within 40 minutes. We will absolutely be back!!!! We would highly recommend this stay to anyone. It was absolute perfection!!!
Kim N.
Dec 05, 2023
We couldn’t have been more pleased with this stay, it was like home away from home. Property is 100% immaculate, no details were sparred. Wonderful neighborhood and easy access to amenities. We utilized the outdoor grill and enjoyed home cook meals most of our stay, all kitchen supplies made this very easy.
We definitely recommend and plan to book again in the not to distant future.
Thank you for a remarkable stay!
Collette G.
Nov 25, 2023
Words can’t do this place justice. 2 parents and 4 teenagers stayed and everyone agreed, it was our amazing stay of all our trips. The house fit our group perfect and there were 2 people per bathroom and 2 im each bedroom. The upstairs has a couch and a futon type bed. It was too small to fit 2 teenagers but one was fine sleeping on the couch. The views are AMAZING!!! You see sunrises, turtles on rocks, turtles swimming, turtles sunbathing. The outdoor space is so nice to eat at, relax at and just chill. We spent a lot of time outdoors. You can snorkel just outside the house down the stairs and baby beach is a 2 minute walk. You can walk to all the stores. The location is perfect to get to everything within 40 minutes. We will absolutely be back!!!! We would highly recommend this stay to anyone. It was absolute perfection!!!
Kim N.
Nov 11, 2023
We couldn’t have been more pleased with this stay, it was like home away from home. Property is 100% immaculate, no details were sparred. Wonderful neighborhood and easy access to amenities. We utilized the outdoor grill and enjoyed home cook meals most of our stay, all kitchen supplies made this very easy.
We definitely recommend and plan to book again in the not to distant future.
Thank you for a remarkable stay!
Karie P.
Aug 03, 2023
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:
We love staying at this beautiful home!! Best location & watching the turtles is so fun.
bridget m.
Jul 29, 2023
We loved staying at the perfectly named Hale Honu. The house is beautiful and in a great location. We watched the turtles and enjoyed using the bbq and eating meals outside. There are so many beautiful plants in the gardens and a wonderful view of the river and the ocean.
Many beautiful beaches are within walking distance.
We would highly recommend a stay at this house!
bridget m.
Jul 14, 2023
We loved staying at the perfectly named Hale Honu. The house is beautiful and in a great location. We watched the turtles and enjoyed using the bbq and eating meals outside. There are so many beautiful plants in the gardens and a wonderful view of the river and the ocean.
Many beautiful beaches are within walking distance.
We would highly recommend a stay at this house!
Jackie H.
Jun 27, 2023
Hale Honu made our family getaway to Kauai a dream! The pictures do not do this house justice. It was a beautiful home and it was hard to say goodbye. We enjoyed morning coffee while watching our new friends, the sea turtles from our patio. The view from both patios was amazing. Evening drinks on the patio was even better. The beds were huge and comfortable., the kitchen was a dream to cook in and the bathrooms had amazing showers with the best water pressure. The A/C in each bedroom made our nights very comfortable. Hale Honu thank you for a wonderful getaway! Until next time!
Jackie H.
Jun 12, 2023
Hale Honu made our family getaway to Kauai a dream! The pictures do not do this house justice. It was a beautiful home and it was hard to say goodbye. We enjoyed morning coffee while watching our new friends, the sea turtles from our patio. The view from both patios was amazing. Evening drinks on the patio was even better. The beds were huge and comfortable., the kitchen was a dream to cook in and the bathrooms had amazing showers with the best water pressure. The A/C in each bedroom made our nights very comfortable. Hale Honu thank you for a wonderful getaway! Until next time!
Charlotte R.
Mar 04, 2023
A quiet little pocket yet walkable to everything, beautiful views, responsive host -impeccably clean and well-maintained property. Much better than a resort. Kitchen fully stocked with clean, well
kept cutlery, etc. Beautiful aesthetic interior design keeping the uniqueness of Kauai and its untouched lush nature feel with you at all times. A gem
Charlotte R.
Feb 17, 2023
A quiet little pocket yet walkable to everything, beautiful views, responsive host -impeccably clean and well-maintained property. Much better than a resort. Kitchen fully stocked with clean, well
kept cutlery, etc. Beautiful aesthetic interior design keeping the uniqueness of Kauai and its untouched lush nature feel with you at all times. A gem
Douglas W.
Feb 16, 2023
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 our third time renting the house. It is--in my wife's words "tight" which means the house is thoughtfully designed. The location is ideal and to get a better house in this area, you'd have to pay in excess of $1,500 per night.
Elliot F.
Nov 22, 2022
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 house is magnificent in all ways. Beautiful views of the ocean and beach, with turtles hanging out. Easy walk to restaurants and beaches. The breeze comes through the windows! no need for AC.
