Makani Kai
United States / Hawaii / Kauai
On Kauai's sunny south shore, above the old sugar town of Koloa, Makani Kai sits inside the gated Kukui'ula community, its ground floor opening to a wide reach of green and open sky.
Overview
This brand-new five-bedroom home including a guest house, runs an indoor-outdoor flow, walls of glass sliding back to the lanai with a private pool and spa. Five ensuite bedrooms sleep fourteen, and the ocean is a short drive from the gate.
Property Highlights
- Walls of glass that slide fully open, turning the great room, lanai, private pool and spa into one indoor-outdoor space
- A chef's kitchen anchored by a big waterfall-edge island, a pro-style range, and a walk-in butler's pantry
- A primary suite with a freestanding tub and its own outdoor shower
- A spacious living room and a separate one-bedroom guest house, so fourteen guests can gather or scatter
- Central air throughout, in-unit laundry, and brand-new construction end to end
- From walls of glass and open green to a private pool, spa, and room for fourteen, the details below show how Makani Kai comes together.
Indoor-Outdoor Living
The whole ground floor is built to open. Slide back the glass and the great room, the lanai, and the pool/spa run together into one space, the kind where the afternoon drifts outside without anyone deciding to move it. Beyond the deck the land falls away into open green, bright and uninterrupted, with room for the sky to open up at the end of the day. Ceiling fans turn overhead in nearly every room, and central air keeps the house cool when the south-shore sun is at full strength.
Chef-Ready Kitchen
The kitchen is the room that earns its keep. A waterfall-edge island runs down the middle with seating along one side, a pro-style range handles a crowd, and a walk-in butler's pantry swallows the overflow so the main counters stay clear. The long dining table under a run of pendants, close enough to the island that whoever is cooking never gets left out. This is a kitchen for people who came to eat together, not to take turns.
Room to Spread Out
Indoor and outdoor living spaces give the house its range: one to gather the whole group in front of the TV, one to slip away with a book while the noise carries on elsewhere. Off the main house, a separate one-bedroom guest house keeps its own front door and full bath, a place for whoever wants a little distance from the main floor. With five ensuite bedrooms across the property and a laundry room built for a full house, fourteen people share the space without living on top of each other. The layout suits large groups and gatherings.
Sleeping Quarters
- Primary suite: king four-poster bed, walk-in closet, ensuite bath with a freestanding tub, dual waterfall showers, and its own private outdoor shower
- Guest suite two: king bed, full ensuite bath, ocean view, room for a crib
- Guest suite three: king bed, full ensuite bath, garden view, crib space
- Guest suite four: king bed, full ensuite bath, garden view
- Guest suite five: two built-in twin-over-full bunks, full ensuite bath, sleeps up to six
Nearby
Kukui'ula sits on Kauai's south shore, the island's driest and sunniest corner. The beaches are a short drive: Poipu Beach, where green sea turtles often rest on the sand, and Shipwreck Beach for a longer stretch of sand under sandstone bluffs. Old Koloa Town and its shave ice stands are close by. Lihue Airport (LIH) lies north, an easy drive when it is finally time to leave.
Good to Know
- Brand-new construction; central air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout; in-unit laundry
- Main house holds four ensuite bedrooms; the fifth is a separate one-bedroom guest house
- Guest access to Kukui'ula community amenities is not included by default and may require separate arrangement; please inquire
- TAT ID: TA-201-130-6496-02
- TMK / Parcel ID: 260220670000
By evening the glass doors are still open, the pool has gone glassy, and the green outside deepens toward dusk. Take the far sofa or the lanai, and let Kauai's south shore do the rest.
Amenities
5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms
Sleeps 14 Guests
- Pack and Play
- Golf Course Front
- Golf Course View
- Wifi/Internet
- Hot Tub
- Dryer
- Washer
- Iron
- Essentials
- Shampoo
- Outdoor Shower
- Hair Dryer
- Linens
- Extra Pillows And Blankets
- Additional Bedding
- Dining Area
- Kitchen Basics
- Refrigerator
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Dishes Utensils
- Stove
- Toaster
- Oven
- Freezer
- Kettle
- Ice Machine
- Mini Fridge (Hotel Size)
- Blender
- Toaster Oven
- Crockpot
- Rice Cooker
- Coffee Grinder
- Mixer
- Disposal
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- First Aid Kit
- Fire Extinguisher
- Smoke Detector
- Free Parking
- Ceiling fans
- Private yard
- Private Entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Deadbolt Lock
- Outdoor Lighting
- Lock Box
- Private Gated Community
- Television
- Stereo
- Satellite or Cable TV
- Smart TV
- Sonos Audio System
- Speaker System
- Beach Towels
- Beach Chairs
- Cooler - Ice Chest
- Insulated Cooler Bag
- Beach Umbrella
- Boogie Boards
- Laptop Friendly
Details
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1: Primary Bedroom with King Bed, Full Ensuite Bathroom, Garden View, Balcony/Deck, Central A/C, Ceiling Fan, Space for Crib/Pack and Play
Bedroom 2: King Bed, Full Ensuite Bathroom, Ocean View, Central A/C, Space for Crib/Pack and Play
Bedroom 3: King Bed, Full Ensuite Bathroom, Garden View, Central A/C, Space for Crib/Pack and Play
Bedroom 4: King Bed, Full Ensuite Bathroom, Garden View, Central A/C
Bedroom 5: Two Twin Over Full Bunk Beds, Full Ensuite Bathroom, Garden View, Central A/C, Space for Crib/Pack and Play
Beach Details
Kukuiʻula Harbor Beach: 9 minutes
Baby Beach: 7 minutes
Poipu Beach: 9 minutes
Pool Details
Private pool and spa
Location Details
Poipu Bay Golf Course: 12 minutes
Lihue Airport: 30 minutes
Villa Notes
A car is recommended
No smoking
Sorry, no pets
Exclusive Offers
4-night minimum stay required. Subject to availability. Offer open to book from August 20, 2020 at 12:00 AM EST to December 30, 2028 at 11:59 PM EST. Travel between August 20, 2020 and December 30, 2028. Additional restrictions may apply; please call for full details. Applies to new bookings only. Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.
4-night minimum stay required. Subject to availability. Offer open to book from August 20, 2020 at 12:00 AM EST to December 30, 2028 at 11:59 PM EST. Travel between July 1, 2026 and December 31, 2028. Additional restrictions may apply; please call for full details. Applies to new bookings only. Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.
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