Guest Reviews

Ala Muku 4 bedroom Vacation Home in Poipu,

Sep 5, 2014

The Kauai Vacation of Your Dreams!

If you could combine the best qualities of a great hotel with expert concierge service, all the amenities of a long-term perfectly-equipped house rental in a quiet local Hawaiian neighborhood, and the comfort & charm of a quality B&B without pushy hosts close to the best beach on island, you’d have Ala Muku. My wife and I are long-time Kauai visitors, and we’ve seen it all, accommodations-wise. Once we stayed at Ala Muku, however, we looked at each other and said, “we’re home,” and have never looked back. Here’s the deal: it’s obvious the owners, who live discreetly on the property, have poured their love and dedication to hospitality into their offering. From every beach necessity and kitchen device known to man, bikes galore (talk about saving $$$!), and luxurious linens & furnishings, this is the best Kauai experience available. You get the chance to feel like you really live in Hawaii, and that’s what we all dream of, right? We’ve stayed here with large family gatherings with plenty of room for all, and also enjoyed the quiet and greenery for just the two of us. The owners, Jim and Juliana, couldn’t be more attentive, informative, or non-intrusive. They have become dear friends over the years. We count the days every year until our return. You will too!

May 6, 2014, Beautiful home in tranquil neighborhood

The home was perfect for 3 generations; toddlers to g-parents. Easy walking distance to beach. We especially loved all the beach gear in the garage: fins, bogie boards, chairs, sand toys, towels. Kitchen was like walking into my own home. Everything was wonderful. The layout was even larger than than depicted in photos.

Apr 3, 2014, Ala Muku is a great place to stay!

Stayed at Ala Muku for 2 weeks with 5 other family members(all adults, over 40 yrs). House was very nice and matched the listing description. Kitchen well equipped, very nice Weber BBQ on front deck, laundry facilities and all the toys we needed in garage(5 bicycles, lots of beach towels, boogie boards, fins, snorkels, kids beach toys, etc). House was 2 min. from Poipu Beach by car, 4 min. by bicycle(cross the road at end of street and take path through the empty lot) or 10 to 15 min. by foot. There was a problem with one of the bicycles not working. Jim replaced it with another bicycle and had the broken bike repaired in short order. House was quiet, very clean, comfy beds, all in all a great place for family or group to share and great location for exploring the island, which is truly beautiful. The only ‘complaint’ we could think of is that the internet connection is quite erratic, seems to drop out for no reason which can be annoying when Facetiming people on the mainland. Signal strength seems to be much better at rear of house or in second floor bedroom so perhaps the wireless router could be relocated? Or possibly this is normal island style internet… All of our group enjoyed their stay tremendously and we can highly recommend this vacation house, and the island of Kauai. And the limes, picked fresh from our hosts backyard lime tree were fantastic in our Margheritas!! Mahalo, Juliana and Jim for your hospitality!

Mar 4, 2014, Beautiful and Spacious Home with Incredible Hosts!

I stayed at this property with nine of my coworkers and there was MORE than enough room for us and our belongings. The location was perfect and near to beaches, surfing, shopping, dining, Old Koloa Town, and all of the gorgeous natural activities Kauai has to offer. The property was extremely clean and well-maintained and the owners were fantastic and responded quickly from start to end. Definitely check out Kalapaki Joe’s in Poipu for an awesome happy hour and great eats! I recommend this property to absolutely anyone.

Dec 29, 2012, Perfect Poipu Rental

We stayed here with 8 adults and 1 infant. Jim and Juliana prepared everything before our arrival and it was perfect! Large kitchen and dining room easily accomodated our group, and the location was close enough to the beach for easy access, but not so close we were overrun by tourists. It felt like an authentic Kuaui experience! Amenities were exactly as described and super helpful! If we ever go back to Hawaii, we’ll be sure to stay here again!

Nov 20, 2012, Amazing Place

Travelled from Australia with friends and had great week at this property. The listed description was very accurate, the property well maintained and the owners provided great customer service as well as home grown bananas! All beach equipment was provided and was well used by us for snorkelling at Poipu beach. This property is well situated for exploring the island and as it is away from the usual tourist places is excellent for a restful and relaxing holiday. Definitely recommend this property.

Ali’i Regency 3 bedroom Vacation Condo in Poipu

Jun 1, 2014, Home away from home

When travelling with our family of 6 (kids are college age and up), we want a place to stay that is relaxing and provides the amenities of home. This place provided that. The rooms are all quite reasonable in size and everything was clean. Having a Costco near the aiport allowed us to have most of our meals at the condo. Having a washer and dryer was a lovely extra. The balconies were a perfect place to start the mornings with coffee. The ceiling and floor fans kept the air comfortable. The only thing that wasn’t working perfectly was the dishwasher, but I’m sure the owners will check this out as they are very conscientious (dishwasher worked best when people weren’t taking hot showers prior to using it). The garden beltway (walkway) to Poipu beach was beautiful (I recommend you find this path right away to start enjoying the nearby beaches). The pool and jacuzzi were also wonderful to have nearby. The location for sightseeing as well as eating out was ideal. Excellent emails and directions were included by the owners. We would definitely recommend this place!

Apr 26, 2013, A Great View!

Often condo complexes look out on the complex, but this condo looks out onto the misty mountains, swaying palm trees, and a vacant, grassy field. it is next to the road, but most of the condos in this complex are, too. The condo is spacious and comfortable with an adequately stocked, roomy kitchen. It was clean, and well-furbished. The loft bedroom provides semi-privacy that is a great place for an additional couple or small family. One great feature was the beach closet, which was stocked with sand chairs, mats, beach towels and ice chests. All of the basics are provided in this condo to have a great Kauai family vacation!

Apr 19, 2012, #123 Regency Poipu,Koloa, HI

Aloha from Calgary, Ab Canada We were fortunate to have stayed here for our first week on the Hawaiian Islands.It was exactly as we had pictured it. We absolutely loved this property. We had everything we needed to set up housekeeping, it was clean and very spacious for my family of 6. The location was excellent, close to shopping, restaurants and even close enough to walk to famous Brennecke Beach.We took advantage of all the beach toys but would have like to have had an extra boogie board the one board had to be shared among 4 people. This condo is very central and we were able to explore the other sides of Kauai.We would all recommend this holiday property, it definitely was a HOMEAWAY.from Home! Mahalo to our hosts Jim and Juliane for sharing their home with us. Sylvi, Marie, Richel, Sharlene, Amanda and Shane!

Feb 9, 2012, Hawaiian Get Away

Myself and three girlfriends found this wonderful condo on VRBO. You always worry about whether the ad will live up to the reality and boy did it. The condo was beautiful, well cared for and stocked with everything a vacationer from the mainland could possibly need. Communication with the owner was effortless and timely and they worked with me about how to split up the cost for the four of us. The condo is close to beautiful beaches, restaruants, and if you get there while it is still light, a quick trip from the airport, (we got a little turned around). I would recommend this property in a heartbeat and look forward to return trip here.

Feb 14, 2010, Regency At Poipu Kai-condo 123

Jim and Juliana, We thoroughly enjoyed the condo and the excellent service and help you gave us. The condo was clean and well furnished with extras such as a great selection of untensils and small electrics. The Master Bedroom and Bath as well as the other bedrooms and Bathrooms were perfect for all of us, including our son, daughterinlaw and granddaughters.The washer and dryer were very helpful as well. We love Kauai and all it has to offer such as the snorkeling at all the beaches. The Beach House restaurant is wonderful and it’s beach is our favorite. We saw sea lions and turtles. We even saw whales breaching at times. We have told our friends of your condo and hope to come back as soon as we can. Thank you again for all your help! Mahalo! Roy and Rita

Mala Pua 2 bedroom condo in Poipu

Feb 4, 2014, A Perfect Location in Poipu…

If you are interested in Poipu Kai Regency, look no further than this perfect unit! This unit is in the rear of the building, away from the road, not facing parking, across from the pool so you can see when it’s empty or when the grill is being used, and adjacent to the Greenbelt. Great walks: to right down to Poipu Beach and beyond: the left. to the Hyatt and on to the Maha’ulepu cliffs and spectacular scenery. Easy walking distance to good restaurants, including at the Hyatt. Very well-appointed and well-equipped for cooking meal in the unit. The Big Save is much better that it used to be for meat, fish, poke, fresh veggies, wine, etc. Great Farmers’ Market on Wednesday at Kukui-ula Shopping Center – and fruit stand right across the road! Juliana and Jim are great hosts…

Dec 24, 2013, Awesome stay

We stayed here from Dec.9-17 2013 The accommodations were exactly as advertised. The condo is very homey, you feel like you walked into your own home with everything right there ready for you. The location is excellent with lots of great trips close by including a supermarket and other fun shops. It right down the road from the hyatt resort and a number of other nice resorts to visit and watch sunrise and sunset. Juliana was very helpful and kind from our initial contact till our deposit return. I would recommend this place to anyone and would stay here once again in a heart beat if I ever make it back to Kauai.

Nov 22, 2013, Home away from Home…

We’ve been visiting frequently Kauai for more than 30 years. Our latest holiday was our third (fourth?) vacation in this superb condo. Having found it, we’ll not stay anywhere else in the future. It was like a return to a second home…familiar, comfortable, delightful. Already in great condition, it has been updated with new carpet, adding to the luxurious finish. The location is convenient to all those facilities and activities we so enjoy about Poipu. A short walk to the beaches, yet just far enough away to be quiet and private. Swimming pool, just outside the front door, is used by only a few neighbors and most of the time, we swim by ourselves. We love this place….!

Oct 14, 2012, Excellent Choice!

We have been to Kauai about eight times and love it. We stayed at our usual condo for the first week but it was already booked for the second week, so we had to find another accommodation. Our son has stayed in this unit and said it was great – it was! The best equipped unit we have EVER rented, which we appreciated as we like to eat in most nights. Very clean and nicely decorated, except that couches need to be replaced (not very comfortable). Photos, which I always study carefully, were very accurate, as was the extensive and very helpful description of the unit and area. Had initial trouble accessing the wifi but the manager was very helpful in resolving the issue quickly Unit is very well-located in complex. Faces the pool, which is empty most days until late afternoon. Location is adjacent to the Poipu Kai Greenbelt, but well-screened from it. Easy to hop on the Greenbelt to walk either to the Hyatt or to Poipu Beach. Unit is accessed by a code, so no need to take keys to the beach. Away from the parking lot so your lanai does not face a sea of cars as some do. Sun in the living room in the early morning but cool in the afternoon. I checked out other Poipu Kai Regency units before booking this one and think I made the right choice! Within walking distance to. Hyatt restaurants and to Casa di Amici, where we had a fabulous dinner. New (to us) Kukui’ula shopping center has some nice shops, several restaurants ((Josseline’s Tapas Restaurant was outstanding – went twice), and a small gourmet market, Living Foods, which has great meat and fish, prepared side dishes, cheeses, etc. Farmers Market in center on Wednesday afternoons – great source for fresh fruit, flowers, and greens . We were very pleased with this rental and would definitely recommend it!

Jan 8, 2010, Holiday Kauai vacation

I was fortunate to spend the week between xmas and new years on the beautiful island of Kauai with my adult children. We stayed in a condo at the Mala Pua Regency at Poipu Kai. This unit exceeded our expectations. It was a perfect size for 4 adults with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The furnishings were excellent and the kitchen was very well equiped. We especially enjoyed the lanai off the living room that faced the pool. We spent many hours eating and talking on it. The condo’s location is excellent being next to a path that was a 10 minute walk from the Hyatt and the Poipu beach. It is also a sort drive or walk to numerous restaurants and shops.

Hale Aloha huge 5 bedroom vacation home in Poipu

Dec 31, 2013, Home Away From Home

After reviewing many places to stay in Kauai for our family Christmas vacation we decided on this home. I do not believe we could have made a better choice. It was like we teleported our own home to Kauai. We stayed with 9 adults and 3 teenagers and at no time felt crowded. There is plenty of living space and everyone had their own bed. Everything we needed was provided, from paper towels and laundry soap to beach chairs and coolers. Basically they provide all the things you would want to bring but really can’t. At any one given time people were playing table tennis, playing X-Box, watching a movie and sitting in the hot tub. The living room was also large enough to accommodate all 12 of us while making daily plans etc. We were able to eat out at nice restaurants (Smith’s Luau), pick up fast food (Puka Dogs, Da Crack, Bubba Burger), or cook at home (shopped at Costco, Times Market and Sueoka Store). A moderate walk or short drive to Poipu beach, taking all the gear provided (Chairs, mats, towels, coolers, sand toys, snorkel gear, water shoes) was easy and beautiful. You can be anywhere on the island within an hour from the home which made planning adventures very easy. Overall the experience was exceptional. The Cherry’s are very good to work with. The answered all the questions I had before booking the home. They gave good instructions on how to get to the home (even helped get a good rate on car rental) and provided easy access into the home. I would highly recommend this home or any of their homes to anyone looking to make this part of their trip hassle free. Feel free to check pictures of our trip and to get ahold of us with anything we may be able to help with to make your trip a good one.

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Nov 10, 2015

by Marjorie Krauss on

Awesome Rejuvenating Vacation Home

Property stayed at: Alaula

This unique vacation home was the only private house with pool in the Makahuena Resort complex in sunny Poipu. The resort had a communal pool, hot tub, tennis court, and barbecue areas. However this lovely home was located further down hill and only yards from the ocean. The sparking blue pool, separating the home from the sea, provided a focal point of tranquility in contrast to the backdrop of ever changing ocean currents. The breathtaking sunsets could to be comfortably viewed from every room. The main floor was decorated in a warm tranquil manner. Two master suites and bathrooms were on the main floor. Each bedroom was generous in size and decorated in a tropical theme. We were lulled to sleep by the sound of ocean waves. Linens and vacation necessities such as wireless internet were provided. The gourmet equipped kitchen was spacious enough for three people to prepare meals. Living spaces comfortably accommodated activities such as family board games, reading, and dolphin watching. The downstairs area almost served as a separate unit. The family room had a queen sofa bed, dining area, TV, wet bar, bathroom, and washer dryer. Almost a year later, when viewing a sunset picture taken while staying at Alaula, I feel relaxed.The vacation was not only rejuvenating but now has provided me with a stress reduction tool on my phone screen saver.