Malu Kauai, a Beautiful Kauai Cottage 1 Mile from Kalapaki Beach
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
Malu Kauai is a detached one-bedroom, one-bath cottage in Niumalu, about three miles from central Lihue. The owners describe it as clean and well cared for, in a small, rural-feeling neighborhood with easy parking.
Rooms & Amenities
The bedroom has a queen bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, dresser, and large closet; the bathroom has a tub and shower. A full kitchen, living room, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and exclusive-use washer and dryer support a self-catering stay. The cottage also has a lanai with an awning, a patio, and an outdoor grill.
Dining & Recreation
Kalapaki Beach and ocean-view Duke’s Canoe Club, which offers live music, are about a mile away. Anchor Cove and Harbor Mall provide additional dining, shopping, and activity services nearby. For local outings, the Huleia River is close by for kayaking or fishing tours, and Kilohana Plantation—about three miles away—hosts the Kalamaku Luau and Koloa Rum Company’s tasting room.
Lihue & Island Location
The cottage’s central Lihue-area location gives guests access to local services and attractions, including historic Rice Street, the Kauai Museum, Grove Farm Museum, and Kukui Grove mall. The source lists Poipu as about a 25-minute drive and North Shore beaches as about 55 minutes away. Lihue Airport is approximately 3.3 km away.
Best for
This cottage suits couples or solo travelers who want a private, self-contained base with a full kitchen, laundry, air conditioning, and free parking. It is also a practical choice for travelers planning to explore different parts of Kauai from a central Lihue-area location, with Kalapaki Beach about a mile away.
Travel tips
A car is useful for reaching island destinations; the listing gives approximate drives of 25 minutes to Poipu and 55 minutes to North Shore beaches. Hulemalu Road sees heavier local traffic around 6–8 a.m. and 3–5 p.m., and daytime ship arrivals at nearby Nawiliwili Harbor can sometimes be audible. The home is in a tsunami evacuation zone; review local evacuation guidance before your stay.
What guests say
The provided reviews praise the cottage’s cleanliness and inviting condition, and one guest says the kitchen, living room, bedroom, and laundry had what they needed. One reviewer also appreciated a welcome basket and described the location as convenient for exploring multiple parts of Kauai. The excerpts contain no specific complaints; the public rating is 4.813637 from 154 reviews.
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