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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5116 sq m

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Kamuela, HI

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area10 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach11 min drive
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course15 min drive
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)36 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Our second stay here. Love the backyard view and the proximity to the beach, as well as fans of Puako in general.

Penny K.

Apr 2, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

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Garden

Dining Area

About this property

ʻOhana Hale in Puako! Rare full Mauna Kea Views, Steps to the Beach, Private.

Aloha! Welcome to the ʻOhana Hale, your Puako retreat with stunning forest and unobstructed view of majestic Mauna Kea from the lanai, living room and dining area. This quiet and tranquil location is steps away from the beach. This is your perfect spot on the Big Island to relax and rejuvenate far from the crowds. Situated in the quiet historic shoreline community of Puako, our comfortable accommodations provide vacationers a perfect home base for those coming to the Big Island to find their balance or to find their adventure.

Enjoy walking out the sliding door every morning onto the grass area to enjoy a beautiful sunrises over Mauna Kea with your cup of Kona coffee. Take a morning or mid-day stroll to the beach to view sea turtles, swim, snorkel, or just sit and read a book listening to the sounds of the surf and palm leaves swaying in the trade winds. Walk to nearby ancient Hawaiian lava petroglyphs. Be sure to check out the night sky from the backyard. The special lighting on the island for the observatories on top of Mauna Kea makes for a break taking view.

The Ohana Hale sleeps four with a Master bedroom with king bed, guest bedroom with two single beds, a living room with large couch and dining area which seats six. Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, two bathrooms, washer, dryer, outdoor shower, air conditioning, and an outdoor BBQ. All linens and furnishings are newly refreshed. This property is an excellent space stay, play and relax while on the Big Island.

Puako offers access to some of the best snorkel and diving experiences on the Big Island. You will be near world famous golf courses, delightful outdoor shopping malls that feature an array of great boutique shops and some of the best Big Island dining and views. Of course if you're interested in any of the many water sport activities the Kawaihae harbour and nearby resorts at Waikoloa beach have a wide variety of offers. Take advantage of the many sunset catamaran excursions or sunset excursions to the top of Mauna Kea at close to 14,000 feet (~4200 meters) above sea level.

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This property is in compliance with the County of Hawaii Planning Department Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) regulations. Our registration # 19-365041. Please make an inquiry with us if you have any questions. Mahalo.

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Property manager

Ken

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Booking changes can result in $50 change fee Quiet 9pm to 8am NO parking on the lawn area Turn off air conditioning and fans when leaving the house

Please remove ALL rubbish upon departure Please do not start washer if you cannot move to the dryer Please do not move furniture from current location

Please do all dishes prior to departure Only use garbage disposal very small waste items Please DO NOT flush anything except toilet paper down toilet

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number GE-147-871-5904-01, TA-147-871-5904-01, 690060360002

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Puako

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Manta Ray Point and Great 4-D Movie Ride are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

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Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

Puako Beach - 13 min walk
Waialea Beach - 4 min drive
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach - 11 min drive
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - ‬11 min drive
‪Island Hopper Taproom - ‬13 min drive
‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬12 min drive
‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬17 min drive
‪Copper Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ʻOhana Hale in Puako! Rare full Mauna Kea Views, Steps to the Beach, Private. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ʻOhana Hale in Puako! Rare full Mauna Kea Views, Steps to the Beach, Private.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at ʻOhana Hale in Puako! Rare full Mauna Kea Views, Steps to the Beach, Private.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ʻOhana Hale in Puako! Rare full Mauna Kea Views, Steps to the Beach, Private. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Puako Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Puako Beach and Waialea Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Penny K.

2 Apr 2024

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

Totally perfect location

Our second stay here. Love the backyard view and the proximity to the beach, as well as fans of Puako in general.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea G.

7 Mar 2024

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

A perfect stay in Puako

We are repeat guests at this clean, well appointed home. The layout is conducive to a bit of privacy for two couples or friends or families, as the bedrooms are on opposite sides of the common spaces. We love staying in a residential neighborhood with a short walk to incredible snorkeling, a new sunset every evening across the street, and awesome beaches just a half mile away. Spectacular views of Mauna Kea from the private backyard. The hosts are responsive and accommodating. A great place!

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andree L., Kauai

11 Feb 2024

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Beautiful sunsets

Wonderful stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andree L., Kauai

28 Jan 2024

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Puako vacation

This is my third time to stay at this home in Puako. I love it there, in the morning you can see the sunlight coming between Kohala and Mauna Kea, and view the mountains of Mauna Loa and Hualalai as well, weather depending. In the evening I walk across the street and watch the sunset.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

L W., Georgia

24 Jan 2024

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Perfect Puako

I’ve stayed in Puako many times and have sampled a variety of accommodations. This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom “Ohana Hale” suited us perfectly! We enjoyed watching the sunrise over Mauna Kea, and the sunset over the ocean. Access to waterfront was easy and our daily routine included a morning shore walk. From the shore, we witnessed many turtles, both swimming and sunning. We also watched a whale spouting close to shore. We used the a/c only once when we first arrived at night to a closed up house. After that, only fans and open windows were needed. The bonus to that approach is you can hear the waves. I highly recommend and hope to visit again in the future! Mahalo!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

19 Jan 2024

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Perfect - Once again!

This home suits us perfectly! It isn't part of a resort community, nor does is it isolated up on the island. We walk across the road to the edge of the old lava flow and spend our day sitting on the sand, wading through the tidepools, snorkeling, watching for whale and at the end the day, watching a gorgeous sunset over the ocean. It's near the ranchlands to the north and resort shopping and restaurants to the south. And you certainly can't beat the beautiful sunrises over Mouna Kea each morning. We love this well-cared for, comfortable little home.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Browns Point, WA

9 Dec 2023

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Loved it!

Fantastic! Beautiful setting, sunrises, beach sunsets very close by, house decor was perfect and well stocked for our needs. Host was accessible and answered questions promptly. Close to great beaches and other attractions. Would love to come again. Thank you Sandi!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

28 Nov 2023

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Great location!

The house is nice, clean and in a fantastic location.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KA A.

22 Oct 2023

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Really Wonderful!

Sandi was a wonderful host. The home was beautiful, very clean, with a really well stocked kitchen. The location was amazing. The view from the back yard was fantastic, especially on a clear night. We saw turtles resting on the rocks at the beach just across the road. A really nice quiet neighborhood. I hope that I can come back and stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles b.

11 Sept 2023

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Relaxing stay in Puako

Lovely stay in lovely setting. Private quiet area with wonderful views. Complete with one fabulous swing in the yard that I thoroughly enjoyed and I am an old man!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andor M., Hong Kong

13 Aug 2023

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Great views

The listing accurately shows the house and rooms. The setting is really nice with the back yard having an unobstructed view of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. And the beach is just across the street, we saw several turtles near shore. Nice quiet neighborhood. It is a bit of a drive to most destinations, though to be expected given how dispersed the island is. Hapuna Beach which is gorgeous is a short drive though. Hosts were very responsive to help deal with a few minor maintenance issues.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita E.

19 July 2023

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Peaceful, Lovely Stay in Puako

Enjoyed our stay in lovely Puako Ohana Hale. Very well-equipped inside and out with new furnishings. Outside shower is a treat. Access to our favorite beaches was so quick and easy: 8 minutes to Waialea, 10 to Hapuna and 15 to Spencer. Very quiet and peaceful near the end of Puako Beach Dr. Views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa and the dark night sky were tremendous. Walked across the street to the beach for sunset every evening and had our coffee there every morning. Terrific place, very glad we stayed here.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andree L., Kauai

18 July 2023

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I love this place

Came in 2022, returned in 2023. Love the back yard with views of four mountains, and to be able to walk across the street and watch the sunset

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia F.

21 June 2023

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Awesomeness Abounds at Ohana Hale!

Our family of 4 had an absolute blast staying in this lovely home! It was clean and spacious, providing enough room for us to all spread out and enjoy some alone time when it was needed. The tidal pools across the street are awesome to experience! The one problem we had with the door lock was fixed by the property manager very quickly. Very happy to have found this quiet, peaceful place! Definitely recommend staying here! We are already planning our next trip over it was such a great find! Thanks for sharing your home with us!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melina M.

18 June 2023

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Wonderful Spot in a Hidden Gem Neighborhood

My husband and I spent a wonderful 6 days here for our 10th anniversary. I've spent a lot of time in the Puako neighborhood, and so it was lovely to be back. The home was beautiful, and had everything we needed for our stay. All the cookware we needed was provided, along with beach towels and chairs to use at the nearby beaches. The views out the back were tranquil, and a gorgeous sunset-watching spot was only feet away. We found it easy to use everything, and the owner was responsive when we had a question. I would definitely recommend staying here for a relaxing vacation. A few quick tips for those who come enjoy this property: the sugar is in the fridge, the laundry machine is out back by the shower, and you might want to bring an eye mask if you are not a morning person. It does get quite bright in the bedrooms in the morning.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W., San Francisco

30 Apr 2023

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Great house in nice community

Spent a week in this delightful house in a real community on the big island. The owner was very friendly and communicative. The views from the back of the house are amazing, and the water is close by just across the street with turtles and tide pools. The house is well equipped and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea G.

13 Apr 2023

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Great stay in paradise

We truly enjoyed our stay. The property is quiet and private in a residential neighborhood. The perfect home base to relax, enjoy the ocean across the street, snorkel within a 5 minute walk, drive to fabulous beaches just 5 minutes away, and find restaurants and shopping nearby. The home is clean, well maintained, and the floor plan is perfect for privacy. The owner and property manager were both very responsive and helpful throughout our stay.

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

molly j., Fairfax, California

21 Mar 2023

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Always wonderful, even with two weeks of rain!

This has become our favorite property in Puako for many reasons: peacefulness, great neighbors, view of Mauna Kea sunrises, epic sunsets out the other direction, boat cookies at the General Store, waves at Hapuna, ahi tacos at Kohala Burger…..that’s pretty much our vacation! So much time to do nothing but enjoy all of Big Island’s beauty and uniqueness. The back yard is one big reason we keep returning; it’s big, grassy and has a tree swing you won’t be able to resist. The kitchen is well stocked, the beds are comfy and the outdoor shower is fantastic. There is a large cache of beach stuff like chairs, boards and toys if you need them. Whether you like to roam the island all day or just stay at home, Sandi and Ken’s property will be a lovely respite from just about any troubles you might have. Just don’t take our two weeks in January please!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat O., Oregon

1 Mar 2023

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Beautiful View

There was snow on Mauna Kea almost our whole stay. Dawn was beautiful. The beach access is just across the street with so much fun marine life to observe and enjoy. The onsite property manager Johnny was helpful and friendly. Easy living.

Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

florence r.

2 Feb 2023

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Best spot on the Big Island

I have stayed here several times and cannot recommend it enough - it is fully equipped, the host is super responsive and the location and peace of the house can't be beat. It would work for a small family, 2 couples or friends, as it did for us. The only problem is that it is too popular so I have to plan far in advance. Book it if you can!!

Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

7 Jan 2023

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Amazing sunrise

The view of the sun rising over Mauna Kea with the observatories in view and the snow was beautiful beyond words. This was right out the back door every morning. We also just had to cross the street to the public beach access to see the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen. The house had everything we needed and was clean and well appointed. We had an issue with one of the showers and it was fixed within 3 hours of me texting the owner. We had a wonderful stay

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

florence r.

24 Dec 2022

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Heaven in Puako

This is a most peaceful retreat with the 24/7 feeling of being part of this special corner of the Kohala Coast. The view to Moana Kea is unobstructed with no neighbours in site and no lights to dim the night time star show. You can watch the sunrise over the volcano every day and the sunset across the street at the ocean every evening - this is heaven indeed. The house is well supplied, the beds comfortable and the bedrooms separate enough for two couples to enjoy. There is easy access to several of the best beaches on the island. The owners are very responsive if there are problems and there is a local manager. You will want to come back again and again (as we have)!

Stayed 34 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

17 Nov 2022

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Peaceful Puako

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week stay. We have stayed on ocean side of Puako for many years but found we were very happy with the mountain view and back yard. The backyard is a haven for all sorts of birds Love the swing and sunrises! The beach access across the street is so convenient. The house is well stocked with most everything you would need and meal prep was a breeze. The owner has thoughtfully added new gel toppers to the twin beds making them very comfortable for our guest. The master bedroom is lovely with multiple windows to bring in the breeze. Neighborhood is quiet and friendly, we appreciated the lack of road noise. Puako is not for everyone but who are looking to relax without a resort experience it’s wonderful. We look forward to return.ing.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

10 Nov 2022

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Peaceful family get away

We stayed here for a week for a long overdue family vacation. The house was exactly what we needed. Enough space that our teenager felt like he had some privacy and a wonderful yard for our younger child to explore. The kitchen was really well stocked making meals easy to prepare. The quiet location was much appreciated by the adults. The sunrises over Mauna Kea from the lanai were sublime only to be closely matched by the sunsets at the beach, literally across the street from the house. The location was a perfect launching point for our daily adventures and the beach supplies made it easy to spend the day on the beach. Added bonus: The Puako General Store is a gem! We hope to return again someday soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keri R., San Diego, CA

30 Oct 2022

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Beautiful spot!

My family had such a wonderful time at the house. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the views looking towards the mountains couldn’t be beat. The space was also perfect for our two kids. Our older son loved the swing, beach equipment, and nearby tide pools and the house was baby proof for a crawling baby. We were visiting family in Waikoloa Village and thought the neighborhood was more pleasant than the nearby resort complexes. Thank you for having us and hope we can visit again soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022