HALE POHAKU
Waimanalo Vacation Rental
Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795
Phone: Mabel or Mike (808) 261-4422 or (808) 261-0448
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HALE POHAKU, a "House of Stone", set on the peaceful white sands of Waimanalo Beach , evokes the gracious days of historic Hawai`i. Built of lava rock in the late 1920's as a family beach get-away for an English industrialist who sailed to Hawai`i during the reign of King Kalakaua. Like other Waimanalo beach vacation rentals, Hale Pohaku is located on one of the longest, most scenic beaches in Hawaii. Today, Hale Pohaku charms many, from honeymooners to extended families to a congenial group of friends or colleagues. Hale Pohaku has been the setting for movies, ads and magazine articles as well as a Hawaii beach front rental.
The three-bedroom, three-bath house features an airy livingroom with a picture-perfect view of Waimanalo Beach through whispering ironwood trees, a spacious kitchen with hardwood floors and breakfast/laundry nook, a sunlit diningroom and a garden gazebo that is ideal for weddings, sunrise breakfast, sunset cocktails, or moon-watching. The fine white sand beach, just steps away, is perfect for sunbathing, wading, swimming and body surfing. Hale Pohaku faces Northeast...directly into the tradewind ocean breeze so air conditioning is not needed. Ceiling fans lend to tropical atmosphere.
In the master bedroom ( view 1 or view 2 ), gaze to the sea from your queen-size bed or full-size sofa bed through a wall of glass, or slip out the private entrance to the beach for an early morning swim. It's a simply perfect Oahu Hawaii vacation rental.
You will find twin and queen-size beds, plus extra futons (sleeping cushions), in each of the two other bedrooms. From the beachside bedroom , you can step onto a breezy stone porch to check the surf or moonrise. A second door in the gardenside bedroom leads you to the ferns and orchids lining the home's entry walkway.
If you crave a barbecue, fire up the outdoor gas grill under a palm tree and sip maitais on the lanai fronting Hale Pohaku's double-door entrance while admiring the Ko`olau mountains.
Outstanding among Hawaii vacation rentals, Hale Pohaku is conveniently located, though in a country setting. Within walking distance are 7-11, McDonald's, plate lunches (local foods), pizza, groceries, surf shop, playground, and a Hawaiian handicrafts gallery. Waikiki and downtown Honolulu are a scenic 30-minute drive away. Within a 15-minute drive are golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding, scuba diving shops, windsurfing rentals, Sea Life Park, famed marine refuge Hanauma Bay , restaurants, shopping, and other services . Stroll down the beach and you'll discover the "Magnum P.I." residence (the filming location of the popular 1980's TV series starring Tom Selleck), body surfing at popular Bellow's beach, and shallow wading lagoons that will captivate the kids. Click here for a map to the airport and for maps to the various activities mentioned above.
An off-shore reef provides protection from heavy surf so swimming conditions in front of the house are ideal year round.
Hale Pohaku--your special spot to experience a truly Hawaiian vacation year after year.
Features:
3 bedrooms/3 baths, 3 queen beds, 2 twin beds, 1 full-size sofa bed, futons (sleeping cushions).
Amenities:
• Fully equipped kitchen • Fax/answering machine • Two phone lines • TV • VCR • Stereo CD player • Washer/dryer • Gas grill • Children's playhouse • Crib • Boogie boards • Wedding gazebo and • Wireless Internet
Weddings/Parties:
Weddings or parties can be held for under 50 guests at Hale Pohaku.
2007 Rates:
$415/day + 12% hotel and general excise tax, 1 week minimum
$340/day + 12% hotel and general excise tax, 3 week minimum
$8025/month + 12% hotel and general excise tax, 30 days
Maximum 8 people at no extra charge; 2 additional persons at $35 per person per day.
2008 Rates:
$445/day + 12% hotel and general excise tax, 1 week minimum;
$365/day + 12% hotel and general excise tax, 3 week minimum;
$8575/month + 12% hotel and general excise tax, 30 days
Maximum 8 people at no extra charge; 2 additional persons at $35 per person per day.
Availability:
Click here for Hale Pohaku availability calendar
Return customers have first choice on the same time period, i.e., if you rented Hale Pohaku the first week of June last year, then you have first choice for the first week of June for this year.
Waiting List:
Email or call us if you would like to be put on a waiting list for a specific time period.
Security Deposit:
$750 deposit required for 1 to 2 week rental.
$1500 deposit required for 3 or more weeks rental.
Full rental payment is due upon check-in.
Receipt of a security deposit will confirm your reservation. The security deposit will be refunded within one (1) month after departure or after receipt of the phone bill.
Check-In/Check-out:
Check-in time is 2 p.m. and check-out is 12 noon.
Cancellation:
Cancellations must be made no less than 120 days before the scheduled occupancy to receive full credit.
Housekeeping/Maid Service:
Hale Pohaku is thoroughly cleaned before guests' arrival. Maid service is not provided during one's stay, but housekeeping and catering can be arranged with prior notice.
A Few Car Rental Links:
Alamo
Avis
Budget
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Hertz
Thrifty Car
Rental
A Few Airline Links:
American Airlines
Continetal
Northwest
TWA
United
And if you're planning on traveling to the neighbor island (or between Hawaii and Oakland), contact
Aloha Airlines .
