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Property grounds
Beach nearby
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, books, offices
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Puako Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Puakō Petroglyph Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kamuela

When you stay at this vacation home in Kamuela, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. .This vacation home is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Puako Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Puako Bay - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Puakō Petroglyph Park - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 15 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hālani - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬14 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.

Puako Tropical Garden Retreat - Across from Beach - New AC

Your Ideal Puako Beach Retreat – New Air Conditioning Installed

This perfect Puako beach home features 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms, ideal for families, couples, or friends traveling together. Located just steps from a secluded beach entrance, you`ll enjoy peaceful sunset strolls and frequent turtle sightings—without the crowds. Some of Hawaii’s most iconic white sand beaches, luxury resorts, and championship golf courses are just minutes away.

Your Hawaiian getaway awaits in this tropical garden oasis. Directly across the street from a small beach where sea turtles often rest, this inviting home offers unmatched access to nature’s beauty. Inside, you’ll find a comfortable, well-appointed home now featuring brand new split air conditioning units throughout, ensuring a cool and relaxing environment in every room.

Whether you`re watching a vibrant sunset, snorkeling the Puako reef, basking on the white sands of Hapuna Beach (voted the island’s best), shopping at the Queens’ and Kings’ Markets, or golfing nearby, this serene beach home offers the perfect base for your Big Island adventure.

Property Highlights:

3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms, accommodating small groups and families

Brand new split AC units installed throughout for full-home comfort

Spacious, shaded front lanai for your morning coffee

Lush backyard with a hammock, grassy lawn, and mature mango and banana trees

Outdoor dining setup under the palms

Fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, BBQ grill

Beach gear included: towels, chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and boogie boards

Sleeping Arrangements:

Master Suite – King bed, private office area, walk-in closet, AC, flat-screen TV

Downstairs Bedroom – King bed, AC, closet, full bath with shower

Detached Private Ohana Pod – Queen bed, private half bath, AC, outdoor shower, small private deck

Guests have access to the entire property, and we are fully committed to ensuring a smooth and unforgettable stay. Our local team handles daily operations, maintenance, and guest needs. We’re happy to help you plan excursions or tailor your vacation to be as relaxed or adventurous as you’d like—just reach out!

Location & Nearby Attractions:

Puako is a charming oceanfront community on the Kohala Coast, located just 30 minutes from Kona Airport. From world-class beaches and luxury resorts to local shops and dining, everything you need is nearby:

Hapuna Beach & Waialea Bay (Beach 69) – Top-rated for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing

Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani, and Fairmont Resorts – Just minutes away

Kawaihae Harbor – 10 minutes by car for ocean tours, shopping, and dining

Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Field – Explore ancient Hawaiian rock carvings

Marine Preserve – Pristine waters ideal for diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and spotting sea turtles and whales

All guests must sign the HCP rental agreement upon booking and pay applicable state and local taxes. We’re here to make your Hawaiian vacation easy and unforgettable.
Guests are subject to the rental agreement terms. After booking you will be required to e-sign the rental agreement through your guest portal.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Guests are subject to the rental agreement terms. After booking you will be required to e-sign the rental agreement through your guest portal.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 GE-053-829-0688-01, TA-053-829-0688-01

Property is also known as

NEW Remodel Across Ocean Golf Resorts Amazing White Sand Beaches
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Puako Tropical Garden Retreat - Across from Beach - New AC Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home / location

This home provided a great home base for our group as we explored the surrounding area. It was very spacious and had all the equipment needed for a great day at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We absolutely loved our stay in Puako.

We loved this place. A nice spacious house with back and front patios perfect for sitting outside. The location was excellent with the lava rock beach featuring daily sea turtle visits across the street on quiet Puako Beach Drive. We like to avoid resorts so this was just the spot - thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

We had a spectacular time. The house is beautiful and having all of the beach chairs, boogie boards, ice chests, etc. really helped. The kitchen well appointed for cooking and the gas grill was great. Mahalo
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

howard m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious home. Lovely location. Sara was very helpful

Very nice would recommend
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ema S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream location for low key vacation

Loved the house. A block away from beautiful lava made beach with tide pools where you can meet turtles every morning. Also very close to nice beaches. Convenient location to get to Hawi, Waipio, Waimea, Hilo etc. the house has also beautiful backyard with hammock, flowering trees, front deck with nice sitting area. A responsible house manager who was very helpful in fixing issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob S., Rancho Santa Fe, CA & Kohala, HI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

A roomy, comfortable house in a great area with access to the beach just across the street. Sara, and also Jameson, are very available to smooth out any bumps.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Linda W., Mill Valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Puako is my all time favorite

Very comfortable and charming house across the beach from a lava beach. House is well stocked and all the beach equipment you could possibly need. The back third guesthouse is adorable even though we didn’t need it. I would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and property

We knew where we wanted to stay on the big island, and this house fit the bill. Across the street from the ocean, you can hear the waves crashing and feel the breeze dancing through the windows -- especially at night. There are bikes, snorkeling equipment, boogie boards, chairs -- everything you need for a day or two at the beach. The kitchen has everything you need. The next time we visit the Big Island, we will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

Great location and perfect house for our family of 6 adults.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Aimee D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good overall

Good overall property. Location was great, Sara was awesome and house was pretty good. There were a few attention to details that would have made this a 5 star property for me. All of the outdoor seating was covered if very thick dust/dirt and Yard debris. It is windy there however I cleaned it when we got there and it wasn’t as dirty when we left s week later as it was when we arrived to the property. The white couches are a nice touch but very stained and feel dirty since it wasn’t a practical color for the beach environment. It made it hard to cozy up on them with all the dirt stains and lastly the dressers are not very functional and would get stuck constantly to where I would have to leave the drawers open so I could access my clothes. These changes would make this a 5 start stay for me. Nice property and a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B., Tempe, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay in Puako

We really enjoyed our stay here in Puako away from the tourist packed Kona. We could walk across the street and watch the sunset, investigate the tide pools or drive 5 mins to the best beaches on the island. The kitchen was stocked with all the cooking instruments needed and we used the grill often. Ate outside every night! Note that the 2nd bedroom is right between the kitchen and family room, with little sound proofing, so if you have light sleepers in your group, that room is not for them. The 3rd bedroom is a disconnected pod with lots of privacy. But, the outdoor shower isn’t totally private. Our group didn’t seem to mind.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home base

We had a lovely time at this home in Puako with our family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids). Great location, all beds comfortable, spacious layout for a family, cool beach gear provided (boogie boards, chairs, bikes), excellent host. The kitchen was well equipped, the patios and gardens were relaxing to hang out on and the house is directly across from the rocky Puako shore with daily visits from sea turtles. We wish we could live here forever and will surely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renate S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hawaii at its best!

Sunrise and sunset on a beach just across the street. What can be beat? We have rented several homes on Puako Beach Drive, but this home was the BEST. Quiet neighborhood, spacious lanai mountain and ocean side, and a well equipped kitchen and laundry. Nice bikes and beach chairs, great garden shower, and good walking to many shoreline access points. We were grateful for the good aircon on some more humid days. Our hostess was fabulous in reacting quickly to any questions we had from start to finish. Highly recommend her and this relaxing home away from home.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Puako

Loved our stay at Sara's place in Puako. Such a great neighborhood! We loved the snorkeling and sunsets on the lava strewn beaches. Sara's place was perfect for 2 couples and 1 child. Would book again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

James R., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

An excellent house in downtown Puako

We were here for 3 great weeks on our second visit to 85 Puako Drive. The house was very comfortable for us (an old husband and somewhat younger wife). Beach walks and lawn sunning were part of the daily routine ... as were visits to North Kohala, Honoka'a and Holualoa. Most days, we had lunch on the back deck with twittering birds and a mongoose as company. Covid19 hampered us somewhat in the latter part of our vacation but we persevered. We consider ourselves spiritual kama'aina (who have visited the Big Island yearly since the 1980s) ... and we very much regret that this was our last trip to Hawai'i. Sara was a wonderful help in every way ... and was very supportive when we had to cancel next year's visit to 85 Puako because of health complications. J & E
Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Johan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

We will be back! We loved everything about this place. It had everything we needed to feel at home away from home and the location was perfect for a nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we were looking for

This property was delightful, near a shoreline access path, beach chairs and wagon (!) provided. Situated on a quiet road where we could take an easy stroll. We enjoyed coffee outside the kitchen door every morning. A pair of mynah birds kept us company there. Other outside decks provided alternative spots for reading and knitting, accompanied by the sounds of the oean. Kitchen was well equipped with a comfy dining table nearby. The living room had a great TV where we enjoyed both the Superbowl and the Oscars. We loved the tasteful decor, not too fussy, just right. Manager Mike was flexible on check-in time, and made sure we got a new microwave when ours stopped working. We were very happy with the house, and hope we can stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Honu Hideaway

This was our second VRBO rental in Puako. We tucked in six people into the main house and adjoining cottage. It's comfortable for three couples. If you are travelling with children, you'll need to get creative with sleeping arrangements. The house was well stocked with appliances, dishes, towels and beach toys. The home could use some TLC (minor repairs). The property manager was very responsive to a housekeeping issue we encountered upon our arrival. If you are seeking a quiet get-away for your Big Island adventure, this is a good way to go.

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay for family of 5

We really enjoyed our recent stay in this Puako home. The neighborhood is lovely and the house was accommodating. We cooked dinner most nights, the kitchen was well equipped. It would be nice to add additional outdoor lights on the front porch and back patio. The back house includes nice privacy. Overall, great visit to Puako. Hopefully we will be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miranda J., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in a great spot

This house is better than it appeared in the listing. Clean, simple, comfortable furniture and uncluttered style throughout the house. It is very well set up for renting, with switches all labelled and other good info provided by the owner. The kitchen is in a separate section from the master bedroom and living room, so it is easy to have privacy and quiet while other people are cooking/socializing. It is just across the street from the ocean and 5 minutes drive from fantastic swimming/snorkling beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Rod & Brooke S., Seattle, USA

Puako

House was nice and clean and has a fantastic location. There needs to be a door to the master bedroom when sharing the house with other guests or kids. The yard is not up to par compared to other VRBO’s in the area. This was a little disappointing as part of the attraction in the neighborhood is the lush gardens that you enjoy in the morning and evening. They definitely need to make improvements here or charge less. The property manager is awesome and the owners replaced the BBQ with a new one during our stay because the old one was rusted out. We appreciated that. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate this place a 7. You can’t beat the location but there are other properties that will give you more bang for your buck.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Puako 85

Wonderful trip. Loved the house. Swam every day. Sunsets with friends. Hope we can make it an annual event.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Wonderful and spacious updated home in the best location!

My girlfriend and I very much enjoyed our stay in Puako. The home is located right across the street from the ocean and some of the best snorkeling and free dive spots are within a two-minute walk to the water. The home was very clean and recently updated and offered an array of beach equipment as well as two outdoor showers. Check-in was a breeze and I am looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H., Austin, TX

Unbelievable location!

We absolutely loved our stay in Puako. From the moment we arrived, (and we were two hours late!) Mike made us feel right at home. He explained all of the property details, gave us valuable insight into the neighborhood, and told us about some hidden gems right at our back door. The pictures of the home do not do it justice, as there are HUGE flowering trees on the property that make you feel like you are in your own personal arboretum. Our group consisted of two adult couples and one adult child, and the accommodations were perfect. Even the outdoor showers had hot water, which was such a pleasant surprise. Every amenity (grocery store, resort, movie theater, etc.) is within a ten minute drive. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018