Kalawai's Hale

Description from the owner

Mahalo for showing an interest in Kalawais Hale;Kalawais;s room...We are doing this as a fundraising project with the choice of a B&B; style listing or the options to use other rooms in the home on a donation basis. We are fundraising for Kalawai with her music, Kawailele(Josie) 12 yrs old for her new school, Kamehameha schools and Stand Up Paddling, along with their little brother Alex 10 years for his Stand Up paddling.

We mainly do Kalawai's and Kawailele's rooms for $80 per night but we can add on rooms until the whole house is taken. If you want the whole house, then Kawailele's (Josie) room and Kalawai's is $150 and then $25 for A...lex's room. Once Alex's room is taken we move out of the house. For an extra $25 there is one other room.

Kalawai is 18 years and is finishing her high school education in England and hence the room being available. Kalawai will then pursue University in the field of Drama and English.Kalawai's room is self contained with the basic cooking requirements and own private bathroom and own separate entrances. Guests have access to the huge yard, kayaks based on availability and discounted activities with your own personal concierge at Molokai Outdoor Activities, the longest running activity and tour company that stays tune with the spirit of Molokai.

There is also a car available... More pics to follow of the house and yard...... The room has an oversized ceiling fan to keep you cool, a microwave, fridge, TV, radio, and wireless internet access. US phonecalls are complimentary and so are faxes. We hope you will enjoy staying in Kalawai's room. BBQ area coming soon.....

Kawailele's room is the second room we book out after Kalawai's and with her room comes the basics; oversized fan, mini fridge and microwave and access to our main kitchen area. The bathroom is shared with us though but only Alex and I (Clare) are at home as the girls are away at school.

The hale is a few minutes from Hotel Molokai heading East and very well located. The yard and garden is an ongoing project about 3/4 acre to bring relaxation and joy for your stay on our beautiful island of Molokai, the birthplace of Kalawai and her sister (Kawailelemakalani)/(Josie) 12 years old, and brother (Kukunaokala)/(Alex) 10 yrs old who are both immersed in the Hawaiian language and culture, along with competing in Stand Up paddling events. Need we say more that we hope to make your stay memorable and pleasurable on our beautiful island of Molokai....

The calendar will only show booked when Josie's room is taken as we will have 2 rooms booked out.

Rooms and Bedding

Kalawai's

1 Queen Bed and one pull out Queen Couch

Kawailele's room

1 Full size Bed

Alex's room

Twin bunk beds

Clare's Room

1 Queen

Clare their Mother also runs Molokai Outdoor Activities a company that can help plan your whole Molokai Vacation with activities, travel and car rentals.Read more

Additional Location Information

Kalawai's Hale is one minute away from Hotel Molokai heading East. We are 2 miles outside of town and very central to go East or West.
The property is connected to two lots which makes the house feel a lot more spacious than a regular house lot. We sit on about 3/4 acre combined with the two other house lots.
There is ample space for parking and we are continuously landscaping the property.

Additional notes from owner

For an additional $30 we will supply an old car and pick and drop you off at the harbor and or airport. Hawaii State taxes will apply.

Cleaning fees will apply if taking the whole house

What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Svendy
  Honolulu, Hawaii

  comfortable, great location

  Left on 05/05/2011 for a stay in April 2011
  
  

  Clare is a great hostess. She knows Molokai well, had some great tips for things to do. The location is great, not too far out of town and quiet. Evenings sitting outside or relaxing in the hammock enjoying a glass of wine and seeing the mountain range behind you is a perfect end to the day. The idea behind renting Kalawai's Hale to raise money to help toward her daughters music education is appealing as well. We had a lovely stay. Mahalo nui loa, Clare.

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• Paul Desrochers
  San Diego, CA

  A laid-bck no frills place to stay.

  Left on 04/26/2011 for a stay in February 2011
  
  

  Molokai is a no frills place! Clair's daughter's room was perfect for us, no frills but comfortable. We felt like natives! It was quiet, clean and no tv to distract from the tranquility. The roosters waken you in the very early morning, so "brother" just use ear plugs! The bathroom was basic (cememt no tile)but, what the heck, everything worked! We loved the hammock in the yard where we star gazed. We couldn't have asked for a better place. Claire and her children were wonderful hoasts at that! Mahalo!

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• Crystal Pants
  Vancouver, BC, Canada

  Absolute bliss on a beautiful island.

  Left on 04/25/2011 for a stay in April 2011
  
  

  I am so happy I got to meet Clare and her family. They are extremely thoughtful and went above and beyond all expectations I had.
  The room is gorgeous and self contained. I think the bed is even more comfortable then mine is at home.
  I highly reccommend this rental...the price is affordable and the accommodation is spectacular.

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• Belgian Guy
  Coto de Caza, CA

  Friendly, welcoming family in awesome location

  Left on 03/04/2011 for a stay in February 2011
  
  

  I stayed in Kalawai's hale from 2/28/11 through 3/3/11 and was touched by the friendliness and welcoming spirit of this house and family. The property is located in a great location and the room is large, clean and private. Clare (the homeowner and also business owner of Molokai Outdoor activities) lead a magnificent tour in Kalaupapa as well as a kayaking trip with the most amazing whale and sea turtle activity. Thank you Clare for making this a trip I will never forget!

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• ruthelysmill
  Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

  An great base camp for your adventure!

  Left on 02/24/2011 for a stay in February 2011
  
  

  Centrally located, close to town for resupply, and backed up by an incredible amount of resources both in equipment (whatever you need) and knowledge (Ms Clare-you are amazing in knowhow of the island, people, sights and sites, the water and all it's creatures. You made our life and trip easier with the ride to and from the airport, use of car, and being available to answer our assorted and oddball questions. Not your standard/average rental!
  Looking for something really Molokai, here you will have found it...

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Romantic, Families w children, Rugged, Singles

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• Lorelei61
  

  Beautiful view from front porch & window, awesome landlord!

  Left on 02/03/2011 for a stay in January 2011
  
  

  My family of 4 had a very nice stay at Clare's home from Jan. 12-Jan. 26th. We rented the whole house for 2 weeks. Clare's first time gone for so long and it worked out quite well for
  us anyway. Got the chance to really see and get to know the island of Molokai and it's very
  friendly people! Enjoyed Kalaupapa and whale watching particularly but also the little things like music at the hotel nightly but especially Friday nights and at the Coffee Business
  on Sun. afternoons. Clare was very accommodating and arranged for the young adults to use the kayaks, snorkel (except the water was too murky while we were there). arranged a flight into Kalaupapa for us and the whale watching. All in all I think it went
  well for all of us although I'm sure it was hard to be out of your home for 2 weeks trying to run a business and get kids to school! Thanks so much Clare.

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Disabilities, Rugged, Singles

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• Judy
  Minneapolis, MN

  Molokai's best kept secret!

  Left on 12/10/2010 for a stay in October 2010
  
  

  What a wonderful room with bath and great family hosts. Neat, Clean, and comfortable bed. Good ventilation and air if needed. Rental car clean and right there available. It is a real Hawaiian cultural experience. Host also has a company that focuses on the fun side of the ocean and Molokai. Makes one want to stay longer!
  Judy

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  Response from Clare Mawae - 01/18/2011

  

  Clare Mawae

  Owner

  Mahalo Judy....you were also a joy to have in our home..:)

• Betsy
  Austin, TX

  like coming home

  Left on 07/25/2010 for a stay in March 2010
  
  

  Kalawai's Hale is homey and comfortable, and Clare and her family are completely welcoming. Clare is also an outfitter/tour guide so you have an in-house kayaking and rainforest tour guide. She provides boats, gear, staff and transportation as well as her extensive knowledge of the island. My teenage son and I look back very fondly on the two days we stayed with Clare and got to know Molokai.

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• Diane Wilson
  Ashiya City, Japan

  Hawaiian Hospitality

  Left on 07/24/2010 for a stay in September 2009
  
  

  Wanted a homestay experience with a local family for my student from Japan. And I got so very much more from our stay. Clare and the kids made us feel like family. We ate delicious mango picked from the tree for breakfast and had beer under the stars. If you want to experience the aloha spirit of Hawaii go spend some time at Kalawai's Hale.

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• Shesokinhi
  Honolulu

  A slice of life and a tour bus driver with the gift of gab!

  Left on 07/22/2010 for a stay in February 2010
  
  

  Care's warmth and hospitality and spirit of aloha are her shining attributes. She welcomes guests and treats them like family - maybe a long lost cousin or traveling auntie.
  
  Love her and her kids and her place. Only wish it were a bit cleaner. I'm not fastidious, but I don't think all travelers would be able to fit into the laid back lifestyle of a Molokai malahini and family.
  
  

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  Response from Clare Mawae - 10/18/2010

  

  Clare Mawae

  Owner

  Mahalo for your comments....since then much improvement and continue to do so.......as this all started with fundraising ideas, we strive to make Kalawai's hale a place that people want to stay at....
  
  Mahalo again.....
  
  Clare