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Pua Hale ~ NEWLY Restyled & Furnished ~ Tropical Hideaway

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, a rocking chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A hallway with a wooden door, a console table with a potted plant, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.
A wooden deck with a stone pathway leading to a building with a balcony.
A two-story building with a porch, a front door, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in stove, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81870 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Puako Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kamuela

With a stay at this vacation home in Kamuela, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach. .This vacation home is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Mauna Lani Beach.

What's nearby

  • Puako Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Puako Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 11 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Juice 101 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Market - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hālani - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Orchid Court - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pua Hale ~ NEWLY Restyled & Furnished ~ Tropical Hideaway

Summary:

Large 4 Bedroom ocean access across the street



The Space:

Beds: King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins

Over 2000 sq. ft of living area



Experience beach living in this beautiful, air conditioned, NEWLY furnished vacation home in Puako Beach area. This private residence, located right across the street from the ocean, is one of the best spots on the Big Island for kayaking (home near boat ramp), shore diving and snorkeling or just relax and bask with the green sea turtles on the shore. After fun in the sun, enjoy the outdoor showers next to the lanai for a quick rinse and hang your gear and wet suits in the bamboo shower room until your next adventure.



This spacious, family (baby and kid) friendly, quality furnished, Puako home welcomes you into its tropical and sunny interior with plenty of room for after beach relaxing and home made meals, fresh, from the well equiped and spaceous kitchen. Relax indoors with total privacy and comfort or rejuvenate outside and enjoy the new Weber BBQ and the large back lanai with 2 lanai table sets overlooking the fenced, private back yard. Embrace the tropics with your sunrise coffee or savor your favorite beverage as the sun sets. 



Nice comforts and features such as garage parking for 1-2 average sized vehicles help you stay cool before heading out on you adventures. Additional, 1-2 cars can park on the driveway. Large 77 inch television in the living room and plenty of comfortable seating makes movies and winding down time a memorable and precious gathering. The private outside bamboo shower spa with two showers and benches make bathing fun again.



Fill your days exploring the marine life (whales in the winter months!) with diving and snorkeling across the street, riding waves on two beautiful white sand beaches less than two miles away, and dining out in the numerous restaurants in the three different resorts all within a few minutes drive. Just a mile away are, Hapuna Beach and Wailea Beach, two of the most fabulous beaches in the world. The Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani resorts are less than 5 minutes by car and provide additional amenities such as tennis, golf, health spa, fitness center, pool, restaurants and shopping.  Please inquire with us for more information on resort fees. 



STVR -19-364526

NUC 19-1662

TA/GE-138-699-1616-01



* Nightly rates are based on up to 8 persons. 

* 4-10 night stay required depending on time of year and availability

* Rates are subject to change without notice. Rates will be confirmed at time of reservation.

* Rates exclude taxes, additional options and fees.

* A mid-stay clean may be scheduled for stays exceeding 14 nights.

* A mid-stay clean may include making beds with clean linens, changing linens and towels, cleaning toilet(s), cleaning stove top and countertops in kitchen, vacuum and dusting, sweeping and mopping. 

*some baby gear options, for an additional fee, based on availability at time of request



Guest Access:

Guests will have full use and access to home and grounds. No shared spaces.



The Neighborhood:

Puako is still the only ocean front residential community along the Gold Coast/Kohala Coast of the Big Island nestled between the Mauna Lani Resort, Fairmont Orchid and Mauna Kea/Hapuna Resorts. Hapuna Beach State Park has earned the reputation of being one of Hawaii Island's finest beaches. It is the largest White Sands Beach on The Big Island and consistently rates on Top Ten lists internationally. Hapuna Beach offers some wonderful opportunities for swimming, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, sunbathing and snorkeling and is just a mile from Puako. You can even drive the back road to Hapuna Beach and not get on the Highway. Local shore fisherman can be seen daily enjoying the great reef fishing. Puako Beach Drive has no through access which keeps it virtually still undiscovered by many.



There are six separate "beach" accesses along this stretch of beach. Although there is not a tremendous amount of sand, there are tide pools and the extensive protected reef is remarkable. During low tide, small pools dot the entire coastline and these pools are filled with small sea life that make excellent areas to explore for all ages. If you enjoy shore diving, kayaking and snorkeling you can find a spot along this stretch of shoreline to enter the water. Offshore the reef is home to a wide variety of fish and many days you will see dolphins playing right from the shore. Enjoy the Whales who return each year to mate and give birth in the tropical warm waters during the winter months.



Getting Around:

A car is recommended for getting around the area and enjoying all that Hawaii Island has on offer.



Interaction with Guests:

We like to say hello in person, but keep to ourselves otherwise. We are a professional management company and are available to assist you at any time during your stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,870 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please do not park on the street or block traffic.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-124-696-5760-01, GE-124-696-5760-01

Property is also known as

Spacious 4 Bedroom Puako Beach Home
Spacious 4 bedroom Puako Beach Home (STVR 19 364526 NUC 19 1662)
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Pua Hale ~ NEWLY Restyled & Furnished ~ Tropical Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a family reunion

Check in was a breeze. Location was perfect. Mahalo and aloha.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and tucked away

House was perfect for a large family and infant. Rooms were quiet and comfortable. Super easy access to beaches and the next door market is a huge plus. Double outdoor shower worked great after the beach for all of us to wash and not be crowded. Communication with management was easy and quick when we had questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house by the beach!

Thanks so much for the wonderful house. It was a perfect house for our family with 5 adults and 1 child. The house was larger than it looks in the photos and was in a perfect location on the island. The house was fully equipped with everything we needed and the outside showers were amazing! Mahalo for a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We were very happy with the property. While it was about a 30 minute drive to Kona, we had easy access to several beaches. The trade off was with it. The property managers were amazing and very responsive. We will definitely recommend this property to others
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in the Puako area

Our stay at this house was wonderful! Plenty of space, a big kitchen, a relaxing/secluded garden at the back, an nice outdoor shower, the hawaian feel! The fact that it was one minute from a small general store was useful. The beach and its ponds were beautiful and just 5 minutes walking distance: we did some snorkeling and it was great. The house was very clean. I would recommend this house without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Get-away

I can't say enough good about our stay with Island Beach Rentals, 9B in Puako. The house was just gorgeous, everything that we needed was there. Our hosts came to make sure we got checked in ok and helped us to know how to be good neighbors. The location, next to a small store, and across from Beach Access was just perfect. The neighborhood is very quiet. The outdoor showers were appreciated and helped to keep the floors sand free. We would stay there again in a heart beat and recommend it highly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The house was fabulous and accommodated our family beautifully.

We were on a holiday trip with our children and grandchildren.The house was spacious enough for all of us. The children enjoyed the yard to play in. The deck was great for meals. The ocean was just across the road and there was even a general store next store-very convenient, but very expensive. It was lovely with all the conveniences of home. Thanks much for your hospitality.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream vacation home base

This is probably the best experience I've had with a rental home. Super clean, great layout, with lots of thoughtful touches to make us feel welcome. Across the street is a shallow tidal area that was an absolute National Geographic experience: fish! crabs! turtle! octopus! Next door is a small "general store" that had necessities and weekly snorkel rentals. It was a lovely place for a lovely vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in Puako

Lovely, well-situated home on the Kohala coast side of the island. Good proximity for activities both north and south on the leeward side, and to gain access for cross-island travel to Hilo and Volcano. Comfortable beds, well-appointed kitchen amenities, responsive hosts, and a detailed, informative starters' and home-base guide. Room-specific air conditioning allowed for individual preferences. Quiet and private, and with a general store conveniently next door (without noise or sounds). We felt very comfortable and highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Loved this home in a quiet neighbor and easy access to the water for a beautiful sunset view. The house was spacious with a great porch on the back. The back porch had a grill with propane, tables, beach toys, chairs, etc. The house was clean and each room had its own AC unit. We had lots of room for our group. Had lots of supplies in the house for us to use which was pleasant surprise. Would definetly stay here again with a larger group. House was very clean and comfortable, only a few steps to get into the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything We Needed and More!

This home more than met our needs for a family of 7 adults and 1 child.The house was roomy with a great floor plan. We somehow thought we only had 2 bathrooms but actually had 2 and a half as the laundry room with full size washer and dryer also had a sink and toilet. There was also an outdoor shower with 2 showers, they were a bit rustic but our adult children loved them and they were great for dealing with sand after a day at the beach. One of the best parts of renting a house rather than staying in a hotel/resort is the supplies included and this rental didn’t disappoint! There was everything we needed and more! Beach chairs, beach toys, beach mats, fins, masks (just a couple but useful), sun block, spices, and every appliance we needed and more. The kitchen has a great layout and more than enough dishes and pots and pans for our party of 8 with a layout allowing for multiple people in the kitchen at once making food prep easy! Owners were very prompt in responding to our questions before we arrived and taking care of the trash when the can was full as pick up was delayed due to wind. There is Waialea beach only a couple miles away, or less, with wonderful shade trees, and lots of sand for kids. It has easy access, parking is good (small fee) even on the weekend, restrooms available, and we saw fish snorkeling as well. Our 7 year old grandson loved it and the adults loved the snorkeling and shade! Next door to the rental is a store with supplies and rental gear.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Family of 8 adults stayed at the house, was clean and it was very nicely furnished. We had plenty of towels, beach gear etc.. Would stay again, perfect house for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puako location, modern home, smaller lot

Nice home with helpful hosts in a great location. Decent beach gear. Lot is smaller than many homes in this area and outdoor space somewhat limited. Air conditioning throughout house is comfy. Propane grill and outdoor shower were clean and useful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love Puako

Love the area. House was very spacious with lovely backyard. Setting was not as private as I had hoped for, house is set back from road but two other residences directly in front.Backyard and deck (although small) was more private. Well equipped kitchen. Spacious outdoor shower. Right next door to general store which was convenient but noisy from rattling tanks from dive shop. Responsive property management
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

love love love

We have stayed at this location before and will stay again (hopefully)
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Relaxing

The property manager handled an issue with the water heater quickly and it was super convenient having the general store right next door for daily ice. I love this neighborhood and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay

We had a lovely time in Puako. The accommodations were great for our 6 adults. The outdoor shower, kitchen utensiks/appliances, and location were over the top! Jay was an excellent property manager. He even called during our visit after an earthquake and storm to check on us. Mahalo
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

We LOVE this house

This house fit our needs perfectly! It was close to the Kohala resorts and shopping but not in the middle of the all that activity. We had everything we needed. A well stocked kitchen, plenty of bath + beach towels, beach chairs, a cooler. Great beaches are close too. Each of the bathrooms had full sized sham, conditioner and body wash - including the outdoor shower which was amazing. The owners left a welcome pack of coffee and chocolates which were very much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

This home was comfortable, light and had a homey feel to toy. The kitchen is well stocked and the location is superb. Owners are responsive and the property manager responded right away to a question or a problem. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

There are multiple beach accesses within walking distance walking left or right out of the driveway. The beach access to the right enters Puako bay, the second closest, perhaps a 3 minute walk is spectacular with lots of sand. Most of the big island shoreline is not sandy. Plus the bay is sheltered so the waves there are calm most of the time. The house is spacious, the AC works well, the lanai out back is great, the kids loved playing in the yard. We did remote work there for the first three weeks with clients and companies in Colorado and the internet was fine for multiple simultaneous video calls. The house had everything we needed save perhaps a knife sharpener, so pretty well stocked. This is a great place to park to enjoy the big island.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

Loved this house. Big enough for our large group of 8, loved the large kitchen and the deck. Beds were comfortable, outdoor shower superb, location wonderful. Right across the street was snorkeling and great beaches a short drive. The property manager responded immediately to any concerns or questions we had. The only improvement I would wish for is more chairs on the deck. 4 chairs for 8 people did not cut it, as we spent so much time outside. A few fold up chairs would do the trick. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get-away

We were 3 couples and the place worked out great. Good size kitchen and nice outdoor space. Short walk to the beach across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location in Puako

Ideal location to all of the top beaches on the Big Island! Amazing tidal pools and some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii is 2 minutes away. Home was very comfortable and well maintained. Kitchen was great and stocked with everything you need.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Puako home

This was our 3rd stay at this affordable house in a perfect neighborhood, which should tell you a lot. It's spacious & comfortable & accommodated all 8 of our family members easily. The beds are great & the kitchen is well-supplied, with a lot of beach gear available to use. The location is very convenient to the activities we enjoy & the best beaches are nearby. The outdoor shower is so handy, as is the Puako General Store next door. We hope to stay here next year as well & highly recommend this vacation rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Great rental. We had two couples and four young kids. It worked great for us. Good location, close to many beaches. Nice private back yard.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020