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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Kamuela, Hawaii
  • Popular LocationHāpuna Beach State Recreation Area12 min drive
  • Popular LocationMauna Kea Beach14 min drive
  • Popular LocationMauna Lani Resort Golf Course17 min drive
  • AirportKamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

BIG ISLAND BLUE MAKAI, Oceanfront 2BR in the idyllic neighborhood of Puako!

Blue Makai has a sense of spaciousness on the property with a large yard and shoreline access. Trees just above the water’s edge offer shade for enjoying the sights and sounds, balmy breezes and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. The spaciousness extends indoors as the two bedroom home boasts 1,560 sq feet of living space.

BEDROOM & BATHROOM
• Bedroom 1: Master Cal-King bed, Ensuite with shower/tub, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan
• Bathroom 2: Tub/shower
• Living room: Twin bed
• Outdoor shower

Hawaii GE & TA tax number 196-550-7584-01

STVR 19-366281

NUC 19-1898

Property manager

Hawaiian Villa Rentals
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view
BIG ISLAND HALE PUAKO, Old Hawaii Oceanfront Paradise! EARLY MARCH DISCOUNT!
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.8 out of 10, (61 reviews)
BIG ISLAND HALE PUAKO, Old Hawaii Oceanfront Paradise! EARLY MARCH DISCOUNT!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TA-182-384-3840-01, 690050260000, GE-182-384-3840-01

About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this cottage is on the beach. 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. Great 4-D Movie Ride and Manta Ray Point are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
Map
Kamuela, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 15 min walk
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 12 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 14 min drive
  • Mauna Lani Beach - 14 min drive
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Tap Room - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lagoon Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Island Hopper Taproom - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BIG ISLAND BLUE MAKAI, Oceanfront 2BR in the idyllic neighborhood of Puako! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BIG ISLAND BLUE MAKAI, Oceanfront 2BR in the idyllic neighborhood of Puako!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BIG ISLAND BLUE MAKAI, Oceanfront 2BR in the idyllic neighborhood of Puako!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BIG ISLAND BLUE MAKAI, Oceanfront 2BR in the idyllic neighborhood of Puako! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Puako Beach and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Waialea Beach and Puako Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

wonderful Puako beach house
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: For us this beach house has it all. If you are looking for a quiet, beach front house, this might be the place. (if you are looking for bright lights, bustling crowds, new/shiny rooms/fixtures, or the 'feel' of a resort, look elsewhere).Quiet dead-end street (Puako Beach rd), neighborly feel, Puako General Store 1/2 mile away, nice walks on street, along beach to S to Mauni Lani, near Hapuna and 69 beaches, 15 minute drive to Waikola village grocery, fantastic outdoor shower!, deck/lanai - amazing, what else can be said, we spent as much time on lanai as possible, good snorkeling spot near end of road. Hawaiian Villa rental staff was quite friendly and helpful. We'd love to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Evan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Puako Gem
We had a great time. It's right on the ocean, the kitchen had everything we needed for some ambitious meals, and the sliding doors were a pleasure to operate.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

A lovely house to relax in
Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I think it was our fourth time in this lovely home and it was just as great as it has been in the past. Great whale watching. The only thing that was hard to adjust to was no cable connection and we could not even get decent news or sports on the television. The property managers are terrific.
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10/10 Excellent

Jacquie G.

Happiness in Hawaii
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was lovely. Robbie was available for any questions we had. Perfect stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

Blue makai
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very well appointed unit in a nice locatio.A little problem with the smar TV that was smarter than we were.
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10/10 Excellent

Edward W., Marin county California

A lovely Vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed the Blue Makai, the front porch is a treasure!
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10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Refreshing Blue Makai Retreat
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our time at Blue Makai was just wonderful. It was ready for enjoyment from the moment we entered, with welcoming lights lit, a basket of treats on the counter and cooling fans spinning in each room. The VIEW is unsurpassed...sunrises or sunsets, equally stunning. Quiet, private, comfortable and attractive. We loved the porch, the tide pools, turtles, breezes, location, ahhhh! The house is fully stocked, kitchen and baths have all the amenities needed. We found ourselves lost in the laidback Hawaiian lifestyle while taking in God's creation. This is an island retreat that we would like to visit again.All descriptions are accurate,shopping is convenient,and the customer service from Trinity Properties was above and beyond our expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

Serenity
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Just perfect location away from the crowds at resorts. The sound of the waves and the sunsets are rejuvenating.

10/10 Excellent

Bronagh H., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Spot!
Loved every minute of our stay. Perfect location. Comfortable and well stocked house. Amazing customer service (shout out to Robbie). And spotless house. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Francoise H.

Wonderful location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice cottage in a quiet neighborhood! Nicely furnished and very comfortable with everything you need in the kitchen and in the house. So close to the ocean and very nice lanai! Very nice management as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

recent stay in August 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our experience was much as we expected. The older single cabin like property was clean and well maintained with adequate space and everything worked and easy to use. Most important local excellent management service was available and very responsive to any need even if you had more serious problem always there
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10/10 Excellent

JESSE L.

SO RELAXING!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We go to Hawaii most years and we always rent from 2Papayas. Usually, we stay at one of the houses right on Beach 69 (Wailea Bay), but none were available for our timeframe. We rented Blue Makai maybe feeling a little disappointed about not being at the beach. Once we got to Blue Makai we were so NOT disappointed! The oceanfront location and the tranquil lanai made up for being able to walk to the beach. The lanai has a beautiful antique teak daybed wonderful for just lounging and watching the waves. (Or napping!) We saw turtles and dolphins swimming in front of the house. Unlike the beach, it was very quiet and private. The trade winds and the lanai fans kept the mosquitos to a minimum. The house is old, charming, and well decorated. The kitchenware was super well stocked. All the pots/pans were stainless steel and there was a large cast iron enamel dutch oven (Costco's version of Le Cruset). I like a very firm mattress and my daughter likes a squishy mattress. Somehow the mattresses were comfortable for both of us. Some members of our family are severely intolerant of synthetic fragrances. Mary uses unscented laundry detergent in all her properties and low/no scent on all other cleaning products. The mattresses and washer/dryer don't reek of fragrance like most places. We usually struggle with fake scents when traveling but never at 2Papayas properties. Mary and team are always responsive to any issues.
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10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

Updated, elegant and traditional "beach shack"
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the perfect quiet place to relax, see turtles, hear the waves 24/7 and feel like you are in old Hawaii.
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Best vacation ever!!!🤿
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I enjoyed 9 luscious days at Blue Makai in June. Our favorite was the private expansive ocean views of every hue of blue imaginable! We never went out to eat or really to do anything but snorkeling twice a day right in front of the house! So peaceful, so magical...we will definitely be back! The outdoor shower is a huge bonus for avid snorkelers like us! A Blue Makai vacation is pure bliss! 🐬🐙🐠

10/10 Excellent

jen m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
Great house, great view, great location, great diving and paddleboarding out front!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Alan S., Janesville, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week
Wonderful little facility with a terrific view. Other than some overcast days, we had a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restorative retreat
Blue Makai was everything we were looking for -- private, beautiful, low key residential street. If you want to be near night life, music, or able to easily walk to dinner or shop at unique local businesses, etc, this is NOT the place for you. The closest places to really purchase food (the General Store is very bare bones) are malls with chain stores in big resorts that are almost 10 minute drive at minimum. That said, its isolation was part of what made it heaven for us. We loaded up on groceries and cooked IN every night, watching the sunset over the gorgeous ocean and lava rock. Terrific host, helpful check in, every desired amenity and incredible location on the water with tide pools, snorkeling and turtles right out the back door!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best home!
I almost hate to leave this review, since I want to return again and again and don't want other people to book it up before me! This is the house I have been looking for in Hawaii. On the water, quiet, a real home. The kids played in the tide pools all day long, we ate every meal outside on the porch, and the management company was easy to work with and responsive. We have stayed in a lot of places in Hawaii (condos, homes, resorts) and this is by far my favorite. Hoping to return next year
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn S., Novato, CA

Lovely Experience at Blue Makai
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We so enjoyed our stay at Blue Makai. We love the Puako area and were so lucky to stay oceanside to watch the whales swim by the front of the property and look out at Maui in the distance. You can easily driver to many resort beaches or walk to 2 in the Puako area.The location is really nice for easily driving to resort beaches in the area and well as walking to 2 local beaches. And driving uphill a little for a fun farmer's market.The property management is first rate.We can't wait to return!
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHAN G.

Absolute Perfection
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautifully furnished, quiet, great street, convenient location, professionally managed, great parking. Location is perfect for exploring the west side of the island. Snorkeling and diving right off the back of the house. Back Lanai is full of comfortable furniture - outdoor couch, 4 comfortable chairs, table for 6. All kinds of kitchen equipment and enough dishes and cutlery tor a family of 4. Friendly neighbors, safe, shaded street to walk and bike on. Plenty of fluffy beach towels. And even a few house geckos to greet us. Convenient grocery shopping. 2 Papayas provided an excellent guide book with extremely current and helpful tips. We appreciated the filled fruit bowl on arrival!! We rent a lot of houses - this is one of those few rentals that is actually better than the photos. Absolute perfection.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Recent December 2021 stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good experience which met or exceeded our vacation needs
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8/10 Good

Marilyn B.

Rustic cottage in perfect oceanside location
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you are searching to escape the noise and madness of the modern world then look no further. Blue Makai is the place for you. From the lanai, located a few feet from the ocean, you can watch the waves play games with the beach features. Puako is perfectly located close to numerous sandy beaches; access to stores to fill your pantry; walking trails and, if you wish, various options to dine out.

10/10 Excellent

Diana C., Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded beach retreat with lots of turtles
Great place to stay. There are loads of turtles on the beach every night and a few to swim with during the day. Very secluded, we saw 3 people all week. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

christine m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Turtle Beach
Our time in Hawaii at this home was perfect! Everything about it from the home itself, where is was located, incredible snorkeling beaches 5 minutes away and the friendly neighborhood market just down the street made our vacation amazing. But what was truly the highlight was the herd of 30 or more turtles that came to visit and frolic in the water right in front of the home! I can't say enough about our trip. Mary our contact person was spot on with her knowledge of the area and was available when we needed her. The huge porch of the home is where we spent all of our down time. With August being the hottest month the porch provided the shade and the ocean provided the breeze making it ideal for hanging out. And the beds are really comfortable and cozy. Okay I've said enough. Just book this place you won't regret it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

The best
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The best property management company on Hawai'i Island.

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