Puako Condo 102 ~ 3 BR ~ Ground Floor Unit Near Ocean ~ Pool ~ Puako

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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Waimea, 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.)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

BETWEEN OCTOBER 2023 AND OCTOBER 2024, THERE WILL BE ROADWORK OCCURRING WEEKDAYS ALONG PUAKO BEACH DRIVE. CALL IF WANT FURTHER DETAILS.

This unit is on the ground floor and is accessed from the outside via an open air walkway minimizing your contact with others.

One of the coolest and best-situated condos in the quaint, secluded community of Puako Beach. Filled with fashionable and comfortable furnishings, art and elegance this place is a great place to stay for your Hawaii vacation. The unit comes with fully equipped kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Luxurious linens and towels. New high efficiency A/C units in Living Room and Master Bedroom. Also, ceiling fans in each room. The unit has very good Wifi speed and connections with its (ARRIS / TP-Link Mesh 3pk) mesh system (DL 70.1 MBPS / UL 5.9 MBPS).

Puako is a quaint, secluded community. As you drive past the 1852 Hokuloa Church, you will immediately feel like you have stepped back to a more relaxed time in old Hawaii. Quiet and away from the crush of tourists, there are only 160 homes along the two miles of Puako Beach Drive. Our unit is one of the best situated of the 38 condos in Puako, with a ground floor location and a large private side lanai (with outdoor dining and a BBQ). We’re also conveniently located next door to the historic and friendly family-owned Puako General Store, where you can buy food, cold drinks, prepared meals, rent DVDs, and more.

PLEASE NOTE: This unit has ONE dedicated parking stall. Please consider renting a larger vehicle to accommodate all of your party. There is NO street parking allowed for vacation rentals according to local regulations. A secondary parking stall within the designating building parking lot MAY be an option but cannot be guaranteed for the duration of your stay or designated until shortly before your arrival. IF and as available, the additional parking stall within the designating building parking lot will be assessed an additional, daily fee. Please inquire directly, shortly before your arrival, for further information and potential availability.

Please keep in mind that Guest is in a very small and peaceful residential neighborhood. Noise carries over quiet landscapes and near water. IBR asks that Guest and Guest’s children respect Property neighbors' privacy, peace and quiet between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Please refrain from using the lanais for conversations or viewing devices during quiet hours.

STVR-20-445611
TA/GE-045-381-3760-01

* Nightly rates are based on up to 6 persons.
* 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 will be scheduled for stays exceeding 28 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.

Property manager

Marla or Jay

Premier Host

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

VRBO listing will indicate if children allowed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Securing this booking with VRBO for this property serves as your receipt and consent to the Terms and Conditions of our IBR Guest Contract.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

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

Property Registration Number TA-180-303-3088-01, GE-180-303-3088-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kamuela

This apartment is located in Kamuela. While the natural beauty of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Manta Ray Point and Great 4-D Movie Ride. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Waimea, HI

What's nearby

Puako Beach - 13 min walk
Waialea Beach - 5 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) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Puako Condo 102 ~ 3 BR ~ Ground Floor Unit Near Ocean ~ Pool ~ Puako pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Puako Condo 102 ~ 3 BR ~ Ground Floor Unit Near Ocean ~ Pool ~ Puako?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puako Condo 102 ~ 3 BR ~ Ground Floor Unit Near Ocean ~ Pool ~ Puako?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Puako Condo 102 ~ 3 BR ~ Ground Floor Unit Near Ocean ~ Pool ~ Puako located?

This family-friendly Kamuela apartment building is steps away from Puako Bay and Puako Beach. Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

susan s., Columbia, sc

2 Apr 2023

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

Funky Fin

It was a very nice condo and very clean. Arlene was there when we got there and she has been so sweet and helpful. No problems at all. It was very well furnished and is a quiet area but there's a general store next door that has everything from prepared meals to excursions to rental equipment and groceries. There's a gnat issue for the whole area but she helped us control that also. I somehow misunderstood the proximity to the water but it was very close. Thank you Arlene for everything. Mahalo!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

8 Nov 2022

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

Great host/great location

I had a wonderful stay in Puako. Jay was an excellent host and clear communicator. Thanks so much!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tessa I., San Diego, California

22 Aug 2022

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

Paradise

*originally booked on the 2nd floor but due to a conflict moved to the 4th floor. We truly felt at home in this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath condo, situated in the amazing hamlet of Puako. Just steps from turtle lined beaches and amazing snorkeling reefs. There is a general store next door with pre-made meals, sandwiches, souvenirs, and beach supplies, but if you need to stock up, grocery stores are just a 10 minute drive. One of the most beautiful beaches, Hapuna Beach is just a 5 minute drive!! The unit itself was comfortable for 5 adults. Impeccably maintained and full of too many details to list. Some highlights: comfortable beds, nicely upgraded bathrooms, full kitchen with everything needed to cook nice meals, a spacious lanai (with a grill), and a nice family room to decompress after a long day. The washer/dryer was new and the best surprise: good quality boogie boards, snorkeling gear, 4 beach chairs, and an umbrella. Boy did that save us on the long beach days! The complex is shared with full time residence, so it is very well maintained and quiet. Parking is just steps away from the condo. Aloha!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby H., Vacaville

7 June 2022

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

Nice Place

This is a nice QUIET property. There is no AC, but the fans are more than adequate to keep the place/rooms cool. I would definitely recommend this place for a peaceful escape. The beach access is right across the street. Mahalo!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan

24 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was convenient for things we wanted to do and away from the tourism of Kona. The condo was clean and quiet.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven K., Olympia WA

18 Mar 2022

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

nice location and community

Appreciated the decorations. Comfortable.

Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

13 Feb 2022

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

Great Condo

Jay and Mrs. were very helpful getting me checked in and had a nice welcome gift for me. The condo overall was quiet and nice. I seldom heard other guests and nighttime was quiet. The store next door was super convenient and had many great meals and snacks. Pool area was nice, too. I would stay here again. Mahalo!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., San Diego

23 Dec 2021

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

Lovely little area

We came to visit family and picked a place out of the tourist area. We loved this neighborhood and the walks to the beach access areas. My daughter snorkeled while I sat and enjoyed the quiet. The house has plenty of room for 6 adults and it was nice to have the 2 bathrooms for getting ready. The neighbors were all friendly and the evenings were quiet. We would stay here again for sure. Big Island is big and food is not always easy to find like in a city. We went to the market next door a few times (great sandwiches) and drove to the store further down for food to cook at the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

9 Dec 2021

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

Great!

Loved our stay here - would definitely come back!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marla or Jay

Island Beach Rentals LLC RB-21967 manages this property on behalf of the owners. We have a team to service our guests and properties. We are here to assist you with the perfect island vacation and any requests during your stay. Marla is our Reservation Agent and Grace is the manager of Guest Services. Jay and Arlene are Owners and James Zampathas is the Principal Broker.

Our staff oversees all of the day to day operations: repairs, communications, arrivals and guest requests. We are on call every day for any emergency or guest need. We have numerous repeat guests. We have been managing Vacation Rentals in Paradise for over 22 years and we have lived in the Islands for all of our lives. We are here to assist you with your dream vacation!

Professional, but personal and friendly “aloha” style. We have been around a long time and we have reputation that we are proud of. We look forward to speaking with you soon and helping you with your dream vacation!

Aloha!

Why they chose this property

Puako (Pu-ah-ko) is a small, quaint oceanfront community on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island located about 30 miles north of Kailua-Kona and 22 miles north of the Kona airport. The island's largest white sand beach, Hapuna, is right next door.

Puako is conveniently located for visiting all the resort hotels and restaurants on the Kohala Coast. The Mauna Kea, the Fairmont Orchid, the Mauna Lani and Hilton Hotels are just minutes away with their beaches, first class restaurants, shops and world class golf courses. Kohala Divers is nearby at Kawaihae Center, and offers various ocean activities including scuba diving and sunset/afternoon sails. Kawaihae Center and Harbor are just 10 minutes by car, with several great restaurants and shops. You are close to almost any activity you may choose, with the exception of the volcano which is a 3 hour drive from Kohala.

Several fabulous beaches are minutes away. Hapuna Beach (voted best beach in Hawaii by Conde Nast Magazine) and Waialea Bay (Beach 69) both are wonderful for swimming, snorkeling and boogie boarding.

The neighborhood is called Puako, and it is conveniently located for touring all parts of the island. All homes in this neighborhood are on small acreage, so it is a very low density area. Driving time to the Kona airport is approx. 40 minutes, Kailua Kona 50 minutes, Waimea 20 minutes, Hilo 1½ hours, Captain Cook, coffee country, 1¼ hours, Hawi and Polulu Valley 20-30 minutes.

What makes this property unique

The sun shines 355 days per year and the average temperature highs are in the 80's with low's in the 60's. The ocean's edge is about 150 feet from your doorstep with crystal blue water that is 72-76 degrees year round.

Puako offers ideal fishing, snorkeling, diving, surfing and kayaking. Walking and biking is a favorite, too! Sea turtles, dolphins and whales are some of the sea life you may see. Puako offers beach style living and a real sense of getting away from it all.

Puako is rich in Hawaiian history. Walk south along the ocean trail to see the petroglyphs. There are approximately 3,000 petroglyphs scattered throughout the Puako Archaeological Fields. These pictures are etched into the lava rock that dominates the Kohala and Kona Coasts. Access to the Puako Petroglyph Park is through the adjacent Mauna Lani Resort.

The waters around Puako are extremely clear due to the fresh water run off and strong coastal currents. Divers and snorkelers can enjoy waters abundant in sea life along the shallow reef at Puako. The Puako Marine Preserve is a protected environment for endangered sea life. Green sea turtles are a protected species and should not be bothered, only enjoyed and admired. Watch the humpback whales play along the coast. Beyond Puako's reef shelf the whales play and breach during their migration to Hawaii from Alaska. It is quite a sight!