Mele Makanui #412 at Poipu Kai

Tropical Delight . . . 2 bedroom, 2 bath Resort Home

Sleeps up to 6 Guests

Accommodations: Palms and brilliant flowering trees greet you at this peaceful garden view hale (home). This ground level 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo invites you to relax in the tropical breezes and the comfortable, private lanai.

• The richly upholstered wicker furniture provides ample seating in the living room. Step out on the deck and take in the island greenery.
• The dining area sports a convenient wet bar. There are also stools to perch and visit with those busy cooking in the fully-equipped kitchen.
• The master suite has a comfortable king bed, private bath and access to the garden deck.
• The guest bedroom offers twin beds that can be converted into a king-sized bed. A convenient pocket door creates a second master suite.
• You'll find TVs in the two bedrooms as well as in the living room. Premium channel TV service, internet, DVD/CD players and private phone are provided. Plenty of games and books for your enjoyment.
• Both bathrooms have earth-colored tile floors and abundant counters.
• Enjoy the beach gear available to you: beach towels, chairs, mats, sand toys and a cooler.

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.

Golf: There are two championship 18-hole courses available near the resort: The Kiahuana 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 Princeville, Kalaheo, and Kapa'a.

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, Koloa (just a couple of miles from the house), Kapaa, Princeville, Hanalei, etc.

When you want to get dressed up and go to a really nice restaurant there are three at the Hyatt resort next door that are definitely world class. It's just East down Poipu Rd. from the condo. 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 East 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. There is a great boat tour with HoloHolo Charters. The zipline tour up in Princeville is one that you will never forget, try it-you'll like it.

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