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Makani Kai

5-bedroom villa with private pool and guest house

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5 Bedrooms

14 Guests

5.5 Bathrooms

Ocean View View

Beach Access Ocean view, set back from the water

Ideal For Families, Large Groups, Multi Generational

From approx. $1,910/night

Rates vary by season and availability. Current pricing is confirmed before booking.

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Direct booking · Concierge-led planning

Position Kukuiula

Beach Access Ocean view, set back from the water

— Kukuiʻula sits on Kauai's south shore, the driest and sunniest corner of the island. Poipu Beach, where green sea turtles often rest on the sand, and Shipwreck Beach, a longer stretch below sandstone bluffs, are both a short drive. Old Koloa Town and its shave ice stands are close by. Lihue Airport lies to the north. Makani Kai is a private residence within the gated community and is not part of a resort programme, so Club at Kukuiʻula amenities are not included.

About this Property

Makani Kai in Kukuiula

Makani Kai — interior and outdoor living spaces

00 — Overview

Makani Kai is a brand-new five-bedroom residence in the gated Kukuiʻula community on Kauai's south shore, above Koloa. The house is built around an indoor-outdoor plan: the ground floor opens through sliding walls of glass onto a lanai with a private pool and spa, and the land beyond the deck falls away into open green. A chef's kitchen with a waterfall-edge island and walk-in butler's pantry anchors the main floor, and a separate one-bedroom guest house gives part of the group its own front door. Five ensuite bedrooms sleep up to fourteen guests. The property suits large groups, families and multi-generational gatherings.

01 — Indoor Living

Open, layered interiors

The kitchen is built for a full house: a waterfall-edge island with seating along one side, a pro-style range, and a walk-in butler's pantry that keeps the main counters clear. A long dining table sits under a run of pendants, close enough to the island that whoever is cooking stays part of the room. The living room is generous enough to gather everyone in one place, while the separate guest house gives anyone who wants distance their own front door. Central air conditioning runs throughout, ceiling fans turn in nearly every room, and laundry is in the house.

02 — Outdoor & Pool

Designed for the day outside

The whole ground floor is designed to open. Slide the glass back and the great room, the lanai, and the pool and spa run together as one space. Beyond the deck the land falls away into open green, bright and uninterrupted, with room for the sky at the end of the day. The pool and spa are private to the house. There is outdoor seating, a private yard, an outdoor shower and a barbecue. Beach chairs, towels, boogie boards and a cooler are kept for guests to take to the coast.

03 — Bedrooms

Sleeping for 14

Five ensuite bedrooms sleep up to fourteen. The primary suite has a king four-poster, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a freestanding tub, dual waterfall showers and its own outdoor shower. Three further king bedrooms each have a full ensuite; one looks toward the ocean, two over the garden. The fifth bedroom holds two twin-over-full bunks with an ensuite bath and sleeps up to six. A powder room serves the main living space.

04 — Setting & Positioning

Where the house sits

Kukuiʻula sits on Kauai's south shore, the driest and sunniest corner of the island. Poipu Beach, where green sea turtles often rest on the sand, and Shipwreck Beach, a longer stretch below sandstone bluffs, are both a short drive. Old Koloa Town and its shave ice stands are close by. Lihue Airport lies to the north. Makani Kai is a private residence within the gated community and is not part of a resort programme, so Club at Kukuiʻula amenities are not included.

Primary Suite 1 King (four-poster) En-suite

Guest Bedroom 2 1 King En-suite

Guest Bedroom 3 1 King En-suite

Guest Bedroom 4 1 King En-suite

Guest Bedroom 5 2 Twin-over-Full bunks En-suite

Included With Direct Booking

With your booking

Direct coordination with the owner or local manager
Dedicated property specialist
Arrival and check-in coordination
Daily housekeeping where listed
Concierge coordination from inquiry to check-out
24/7 in-destination support where available

Available on Request

Tailored to your stay

Airport transfers
Private chef
In-villa spa & wellness
Provisioning & grocery service
Private boat or yacht charter
Guided tours & excursions

Location & Access

Kukuiula, Kauai

Makani Kai is located in Kukuiula, Kauai.

The setting gives guests a quiet residential base with access to Kauai’s dining and resort amenities within the wider development.

Set within Hawaii.

Explore Kauai

The Beach & Access

View Ocean View

Getting to the water A 5+ minute drive to the beach.

Destination Profile

Kauai

Kauai is the greenest and most dramatic of the main Hawaiian islands — the Garden Isle, older and lusher than its neighbors, ringed by cliffs, waterfalls, and some of the archipelago’s most beautiful beaches. Our villas gather on its two best coasts: the sunny south around Poipu, with its calm swimming beaches and resort amenities, and the verdant north around Princeville and Hanalei, where a perfect crescent bay sits beneath emerald mountains. Most are indoor-outdoor homes with pools, close to the sand, set against Kauai’s signature backdrop of ridgelines and rain-fed green. Kauai is for those drawn to nature over nightlife. The Na Pali Coast — its fluted sea cliffs reachable only by boat, helicopter, or foot — is among the most spectacular coastlines on earth; Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” cuts deep into the island’s west; and the north shore’s Hanalei Bay offers gentle surf, a historic pier, and taro fields framed by waterfalls. Snorkeling, kayaking the Wailua River, and hiking define the days. The villas suit families and couples who want beauty, calm, and the outdoors with the comfort of a private home — three- to six-bedroom houses with concierge planning, in Poipu or the Hanalei area. Kauai’s Lihue Airport connects through Honolulu and with some direct mainland flights. Filmmakers have long used Kauai’s valleys as a backdrop, and much of the island remains protected and undeveloped. Zip-lining, tubing the old sugar-plantation channels, and boat trips along the Na Pali Coast round out active days, while the south and east coasts stay sunny when the north sees its rain. Share your dates, group size, and whether you want sunny Poipu or the lush north shore around Hanalei, and we’ll send a curated shortlist of Kauai villas, booked direct with no platform fees.

Country United States

Area Kukuiula

Airport 15 to 45 minutes depending on villa area

Beach Ocean view, set back from the water

Climate Tropical

Languages English, Hawaiian

How does Makani Kai sleep fourteen guests?

Four king bedrooms and a bunk room with two twin-over-full bunks, across the main house and a separate one-bedroom guest house. Every bedroom has a full ensuite bathroom.

Where is Makani Kai located?

Makani Kai is in Kukuiʻula, Kauai. We can confirm drive times from the airport and what is within reach on foot before you commit to the location.

How close is Makani Kai to the beach?

Makani Kai has the water in view from the property, but it is not on the beach — a road or another property sits in between. If feet-in-the-sand access matters to your group, tell us and we will point you to the beachfront properties instead.

Who is Makani Kai best suited to?

Makani Kai works particularly well for families with children, multi-generational trips, and large groups travelling together. Tell us how your group is made up and we will say plainly whether this villa fits, or point you to one that does.

How much does Makani Kai cost, and how do we book?

Rates are quoted per stay rather than published as a single number, because they move with the season, the length of stay and the size of the group, and taxes and fees vary by destination. Send your dates and we confirm availability and the rate with the owner before anything is charged.

Is Makani Kai part of the Kukuiʻula resort programme?

No. Makani Kai is a private residence inside the gated Kukuiʻula community. Guests do not have access to the Club at Kukuiʻula amenities.

Is there anything to be aware of during a stay?

The neighbouring property is currently under construction, so daytime construction noise may occasionally be audible.

How are rates and minimum stays confirmed?

Rates start from $1,910 per night and vary by season, length of stay and group size. Share your dates and the concierge team will confirm availability and any minimum stay.

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Plan your stay at Makani Kai

Send your details and our concierge will confirm availability, share options, and tailor the stay around your group and dates.

Owner-direct coordination

Direct contact with a property specialist

Concierge planning from first inquiry

Discreet handling of every request

Your inquiry goes directly to our concierge team. We match you with the right villas for your stay goals, not just what is available.

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Makani Kai

Makani Kai in Kukuiula

Open, layered interiors

Designed for the day outside

Sleeping for 14

Where the house sits

Where everyone sleeps

What's included & available on request

With your booking

Tailored to your stay

Kukuiula, Kauai

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