4452 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI 96756

There are homes near the ocean, and then there are homes shaped by it. Hale Mahana Kai sits along the shoreline of Poipu’s Lawai Road, where the waves roll in close enough to feel their rhythm throughout the home. Designed by esteemed Kauai architect Ginny Latham, this property has long been a gathering place—a space where families return year after year to reconnect, celebrate, and soak in Kauai’s unmistakable beauty.<br><br>Set above Kukui‘ula Bay, the home faces a constantly changing canvas: turtles drifting by, boats crossing the horizon, and sunsets that light up the lanai each evening. The owners and guests alike loved its casual, beach-house personality—unpretentious, comfortable, and full of natural light. It’s a place where sandy feet are welcome and mornings begin with the sound of the surf.<br><br>Inside, the great-room layout is designed for togetherness. Meals are shared with an ocean backdrop, conversations stretch long into the evening, and every bedroom suite offers … read more …