Hale Honu - 5 Star Oceanfront Home Overlooking Turtle Cove!

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Location

  • Near Beach
  • Oceanfront
  • Oceanview

Description

5-Star Oceanfront Home Overlooking Turtle Cove – Hale Honu

Perched above the historic Koloa Landing, also known as Hanaka'ape Bay, Hale Honu offers breathtaking panoramic views of the bay and ocean. Just steps from your private lanai, experience some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving the island has to offer. Watch giant sea turtles swimming and basking on the rocks below, and during the winter months, keep an eye out for humpback whales breaching outside the reef.

Formerly known as Garden Isle Cottages Ocean Front, Hale Honu is nestled in a peaceful, coastal neighborhood surrounded by tropical foliage, banana, and plumeria trees. This charming home features two bedrooms and two baths, plus upper and lower lounge areas and a fully equipped kitchen, ensuring a comfortable stay. Island-inspired furnishings blend comfort and functionality for a relaxing atmosphere. Both the upper and lower bedroom suites are air-conditioned and identical in size. With approximately 1,500 square feet of living space, this home is perfect for a small family or group of friends.

Ideal Location & Convenience
Hale Honu is ideally located on the water in a tranquil setting, offering one of the best oceanfront deals around. It’s also just a short 5-minute walk to The Shops at Kukui’ula, where you’ll find some of Poipu’s best dining and shopping options.

Once you have found the perfect vacation rental for your dream Kauai getaway, check out our island activities page where we have a variety of great ideas to ensure your stay is not only memorable, but outstanding in every way!

Sleeping Arrangements

  • 2 King Beds
  • 1 Punee Full-Size (Daybed)
  • Sleeps 6 Guests

Additional Amenities Include:

  • Air Conditioning in Bedrooms Only
  • Beach Chairs, Beach Towels, Cooler, and Umbrella

For a peaceful oceanfront getaway in one of Kauai's most desirable locations, Hale Honu is the perfect choice. Please feel free to contact us if any of the provided amenities 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.

Amenities

General: 
  • Cable TV
Kitchen: 
  • Full Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee Maker
  • Ice Maker
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware
  • Gas Range
Living: 
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linens
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Ironing Board
  • High Speed Internet
  • King Bed
Outdoor: 
  • Deck
  • Balcony
  • BBQ Grill
  • Gas Grill
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Lanai

Availability

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Reviews

Aloha defined

Reviewed on 2024-11-23 by Margaret A. , Sacramento, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our family of myself, my husband and our adult son had a fantastic time at Hale Honu. This is actually our third time staying there. Very comfortable house. We cooked 4 meals in the chef's kitchen, slept like a dream on the very luxurious beds, and enjoyed the lanai overlooking turtle cove. The management company had a lilikoi pie waiting for us in the fridge to thank us for renting with them again! Can't wait for our next stay!

Wonderful stay- can't wait to return

Reviewed on 2024-08-20 by , Fremont, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a wonderful stay at Hale Honu. The location was perfect- just a few minutes to walk to Baby Beach or to the shopping center. My kids loved just watching the turtles swim around in the nearby stream. The house was beautiful- clean, well decorated and had every supply that we needed. The staff was responsive and helpful.

Hale Honu August 2024

Reviewed on 2024-08-13 by Karie P. , Buckeye, AZ United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This is our third time staying at Hale Honu. Garden Island Rentals are amazing. Their attention to detail goes above and beyond any other rental property companies we have experienced. We visit Kauai every year and will always use Garden Isle Rentals.

Looking For My Happy Place

Reviewed on 2024-07-26 by Beverley M. , Petaluma, CA US
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Hale Honu was in tip top condition1 It was the cleanest rental I have ever been in and everything we needed was provided. Perfect vacation set up for a family and beautifully decorated. It was a great location and yes you will see turtles and monk seals! I was looking for a place that would make me not miss Lahaina so much and this was it!

10/10 Highly Recommended

Reviewed on 2024-07-01 by Brady K. , Phoenix, AZ Unknown
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We loved every second of our stay! Would recommend this place to anybody.

super stay at Hale Honu

Reviewed on 2024-02-01 by Greg M. , United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

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 !

Hale Honu 07/23

Reviewed on 2023-08-02 by Karie P. , Goodyear, AZ Unknown
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We love staying at this beautiful home!! Best location & watching the turtles is so fun.

Lovely Stay in Kauai

Reviewed on 2023-02-15 by DOUGLAS W. , PORTLAND, OR Unknown
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

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.

Outstanding!!!

Reviewed on 2022-11-21 by Elliot F. , Seattle, WA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

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.

Fantastic!!

Reviewed on 2022-10-06 by , Princeton , TX United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This vacation rental is an absolute DREAM! It was immaculate and very up to date/modernized. We traveled to Maui a few years back and this is when we learned that air conditioning was not “common” in Hawaii. I was hopeful since there were only units in the bedrooms that we wouldn’t be miserable. It was so breezy with the sliding doors open upstairs and down that air conditioning was absolutely not needed. We spent most of our time on the lanai watching the turtles. At the end of our trip (sadly) we discovered there was access to actually swim with the turtles. This hidden gem was just steps from the front door around the corner. We would definitely recommend staying here, you won’t regret it!!

Ideal Rental Home in Poipu

Reviewed on 2022-07-12 by Stephen L. , Golden, CO US
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have stayed on the Island several times and always try to find a rental near Baby Beach. This home was ideal in terms of location. It is beautifully updated with everything one needs. We had five in our party and the size was ideal. I highly recommend.

Fantastic home!

Reviewed on 2021-12-03 by Margaret A. , sacramento, ca United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Had a great time at "the turtlehouse". Great location! Two minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and numerous beaches. Often spent afternoons just watching the turtles from the deck. Grilled twice for dinner on the nice gas barbeque. Beds were super comfortable, furnishings beautiful and kitchen well stocked and a pleasure to cook in. Outdoor shower an added plus. There was a beautiful flower arrangement on the dining table when we arrived. What management company gives that much attention to detail. Can't wait to come back!<br/>

Manager's Response

Aloha Margaret,

We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Hale Honu! The owners did a fabulous job updating the house, and we just love the interior design they picked as well. We will pass along to our local florist that you loved your arrangement, as I'm sure she would greatly appreciate it. We really pride ourselves in welcoming our guests with the Aloha spirit and giving them the most peaceful, and stress free stay as possible. We hope we have the pleasure to host you again here soon!

Mahalo!

Garden Island Rentals

Sea Turtle Capital of Kauai

Reviewed on 2021-11-28 by Stephanie A. , CEDAR PARK, TX United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Gorgeous home in a perfect location on the south shore! Walking distance to the market and shopping! Baby beach is less than a 3 minute walk! I chose this house for two reasons: The turtles and the kitchen! Neither were a let down. We cooked almost every meal with local produce and fresh fish and sat on the lanai to eat! Daily, we would watch the sea turtles come in and out of the cove the sun bathe. Our experience was breath taking!

Manager's Response

Aloha Stephanie,

We are honored you chose to stay with us at the beautiful Hale Honu! The owners did a fabulous job with the updates on the house, and it's always nice to hear when our guests appreciate them just as much as we do! We are also happy to hear you took full advantage of the outdoor eating area on the lanai as nothing can beat eating a meal, all while honu (turtle) watching! We hope to host you again here real soon!

Mahalo!

Garden Island Rentals

Amazing home!

Reviewed on 2021-11-21 by Sara H. , Laguna Niguel, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We loved our stay at Hale Honu! The home is gorgeous, clean and well stocked. The location is fantastic, quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed watching the turtles swim right in front of the house. Baby Beach is just a few minute walk away and was perfect for our toddler. The home is so well taken care of and the owners have really thought of everything to make your time there relaxing and comfortable. We hope to be back soon!

Manager's Response

Aloha Sara,

We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at the beautiful Hale Honu! The owners did an amazing job with the renovations, and it's nice to hear that the guests enjoy it just as much. Even more of a bonus when you get to see dozens of turtles straight from your lanai! We hope we get to host you at this property again in the future!

Mahalo!

Garden Island Rentals

5 Star Home!

Reviewed on 2021-10-20 by Royelle W. , Castro Valley, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

What a wonderful place to stay. We loved waking up and ending the day watching sea turtles from the Lanai. We snorkeled everyday at baby beach which was a 3 minute walk. Couldnt have asked for more. Will be back.

Manager's Response

Aloha Royelle,

We are honored you chose Hale Honu as your vacation rental for this trip to Kauai; it is definitely a special property. We hope to host you again at this property or another one very soon!

Mahalo!

Garden Island Rentals

Exquisite home, fantastic location!

Reviewed on 2021-08-30 by Wendy P. , San Marino, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This rental home far exceeded our expectations. Beautifully decorated, quality home with a great layout for our family of four. The views of Turtle Cove and the Pacific Ocean were amazing. Fantastic location with so many <br/>beaches, restaurants and shops nearby. We hope to return again!

Exquisite home, fantastic location!

Reviewed on 2021-08-30 by Wendy K. P. , San Marino, CA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This rental home far exceeded our expectations. Beautifully decorated, quality home with a great layout for our family of four. The views of Turtle Cove and the Pacific Ocean were amazing. Fantastic location with so many <br/>beaches, restaurants and shops nearby. We hope to return again!

Perfection at Hale Honu

Reviewed on 2021-08-06 by Todd G. , Sammamish, WA Unknown
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had such a wonderful stay at Hale Honu. The house is absolutely beautiful with top notch furnishings and very well maintained. If you love sea turtles you must stay here, we saw turtles everyday with a high count of 22 at one time - it was really special. The house is located on a quiet side street but within walking distance of The Shops at Kukui&#x2019;ula and Baby Beach. My wife and I traveled with my wife&#x2019;s parents so the layout worked great for us, parents used the downstairs bedroom and bath while we had the main bedroom and bath upstairs. And with living ares upstairs and downstairs it allowed for people to have space if needed. Opening up the windows and shutters provided nice breezes and kept the home very comfortable, having AC in the bedrooms for sleeping was very nice. The kitchen is gorgeous with everything you could possibly need and an awesome BBQ outside that I was thrilled to use. We didn&#x2019;t have any issues during our stay that necessitated contacting the vacation rental agency but we did have to reschedule our stay from July 2020 to July 2021 (due to a global pandemic you may have heard about) and they were great with that change. We can&#x2019;t wait to stay at Hale Honu again and would highly recommend you stay here too.

Stunning house and stay!

Reviewed on 2021-05-13 by Elliot F. , Seattle, WA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house is absolutely amazing! Never wanted to leave the house, but would often leave for a short walk to beautiful beaches. Perfect location with so many great things around

As Wonderful as Expected

Reviewed on 2019-12-29 by Anthony B. , Peoria, IL United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Having stayed next door at Whaler's Cove a few years back, we wanted to experience the amenities the area has to offer but with a bit more space. We loved the newness of the house, the fantastic floor plan, the quietness of the neighborhood, the views and its proximity to the places we enjoy. You can't beat seeing so many sea turtles from your lanai or whales breaching in the near distance. The crushed rock drive and walkway proved impossible to use with my mom's scooter so we're lucky she's not confined to it. On balance, this property receives an A+ from me. Kudos to its owners and the owner's management company.

Hanu Paradise

Reviewed on 2019-09-25 by Melanie G. , Forest Grove, OR United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

All together an incredible experience. The property is very well done, it's quite comfortable, "the AC was much appreciated at night", and perfectly located for shopping, dining, or beginning you journeys around the island. This was all we could ask for, and much better than expected.<br/><br/>Aside from enjoying the property, sharing seven days with the sea turtles was an experience of a lifetime. There were so many of them traveling in and out of the cove, swimming in and sunning themselves on the rocks for hours, and them swimming back out to sea. What an experience to see them in their natural habitat. It seemed as if they were performing the Happy Hanu Show for us daily.<br/><br/>We'll be back for sure... Mahalo to the owners for sharing Hale Honu with us on our retirement vacation.

Unbelievably perfect’

Reviewed on 2019-08-13 by Anu S. , Larchmont, NY United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Staying at the Hale Honu was the ultimate Hawaiian experience. I wanted to stay somewhere that was near the ocean so I could see/hear the Ocean but also had A/C AND was decorated like a home AND not a cheaply done vacation rental. This home met and exceeded my requirements. Absolutely would stay here again.

Manager's Response

Aloha Anu,

Great to hear that you had the ultimate Hawaiian experience at Hale Honu! The home was done by one of the best interior designers on island and you are right it makes you feel right at home. We look forward to hosting you again one day in the future.

Mahalo!

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