Ala Muku ~ Kauai Vacation Home

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 and balcony sunsets. It features a king bed, TV and DVD player, bath with tiled shower, and plenty of room for relaxing. There is a daybed and 3 fold-out futons for optional sleeping space.
• 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. Please let us know how you want it set up before arrival.
• Turn on your laptop anywhere on the property and enjoy high-speed wireless internet access. Our cable TV service offers 175 channels including 11 commercial-free movie channels.
• The garage is equipped with laundry facilities, 2 bicycles and helmets, and beach gear. (This saves you $$ on recreational equipment fees.)

Pack up the beach equipment including mats, chairs, umbrella, 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.

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 snorkel 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 many popular natural attractions such as the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon (the Grand Canyon of the Pacific).

Check Availability, Rates, and Request Your Reservation:
Ala Muku	Availability	Reserve	Rates
4 Bedroom 3 Bath House			Night	Week
Jan. 7- May 31, 2008			$310	$1800
June 1- Aug. 31, 2008			$335	$2000
Sept. 1- Dec. 14			$300	$1700
Dec 15 - Jan 6			$385	$2695
Above rates are for up to 8 guests; Add $50 per person per week ($15 per day) for up to 2 additional guests, 11th and 12th guests stay free. $800 refundable deposit is required; $250 plus tax will be deducted from deposit return for standard outcleaning fee, 11.416% Hawaii state taxes will be added to all reservations. One half of rental fees are required within 10 days of booking. The full amount plus security deposit is due 90 days prior to arrival. Minimum 4 nights booking; one week minimum booking during Christmas holidays, unless calendar allows otherwise. Last Minute Specials: $1200 per week for reservation made within 30 days of arrival.

Here are some comments from recent guests:

"Thank you very much for your hospitality. We enjoyed your home immensely. It was nice to have the decks of cards, the games, and the books. We will definitely recommend your home to our friends."

"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"

"Jim:
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Coming back from vacation is always eventful. My family enjoyed our trip to Kauai and especially your home. You and your wife did a great job of decorating the place. It felt like home. I especially enjoyed the two comfortable couches in the living room. They were great for that early morning reading. The gas barbeque was a nice feature as we grilled up fresh ahi one night. In addition your caretaker is a very nice lady, although I have to admit we did not see much of her as we seemed to be at one of the many beaches almost every day. The week there reminded me why Kauai is my favorite island.
I have forwarded to four individuals your web site link as they are interested in going to Kauai in the next year."

"At least the jet lag has now gone and we are only left with the idyllic memories of the most perfect holiday. Everything you said about Kauai was true plus more. What a fantastic place, we would certainly have spent much longer there if only we could. Now we know of it's beauty and splendour and imagine the delights we may have missed, we will always dream of one day coming back. As far as the house was concerned it was perfect for our family gathering..... Anyway, we all had the most perfect time and our kids are now officially spoilt and will nag me for the rest of our lives to go back. We cannot thank you enough for giving us the opportunity to enjoy your hale."
-Nick & Judith

"Thank you again for the pleasant and professional experience we have shared in the rental dealings."