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WHALE'S TAIL -Beachfront in Magical Puako! Ocean playground outside the door!

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Property grounds
Beachfront in Puako
Exterior
Easy entrance in and out of the ocean in front of the house.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8133.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Kamuela, Hawaii
  • Puako Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Waikoloa, HI (WKL-Waikoloa Heliport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

WHALE'S TAIL -Beachfront in Magical Puako! Ocean playground outside the door!

Combine the sandy beach next to your back yard with the thoughtfully placed windows that give you excellent views from nearly every spot in the house—upstairs and down—and you’ll love the Whale’s Tail for your Hawaii vacation. Not only is the entire ocean-facing wall built with windows, but also an additional row of large clerestory windows above them ensures that the second- floor loft space has ocean and sunset views. The décor throughout the home echoes the beach, ocean, sky and mountain environment: clean white walls, sandy shades of upholstery, blue-gray cabinetry and tiles of sand and sea colors. Original, local artwork—even in the bathrooms—adds to your sense of place in this very special corner of paradise. This home is 'hosted', with the family's residence also on property but the layout was designed for maximum privacy for both homes.

BEDROOM & BATHROOM
• Bedroom 1: Downstairs Cal King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub, double vanity, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan
• Bedroom 2: Upstairs Master Cal King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub, double vanity, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan
• Bedroom 3: Upstairs 2 Queen size beds, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub, double vanity, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan
• Guest Half-bath

Hawaii GE & TA tax number 097-892-3520-01

Property manager

Hawaiian Villa Rentals
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TA-097-892-3520-01, GE-097-892-3520-01, 690060230000

About the area

Puako

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is on 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Kamuela, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waialea Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WHALE'S TAIL -Beachfront in Magical Puako! Ocean playground outside the door! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WHALE'S TAIL -Beachfront in Magical Puako! Ocean playground outside the door!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WHALE'S TAIL -Beachfront in Magical Puako! Ocean playground outside the door!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WHALE'S TAIL -Beachfront in Magical Puako! Ocean playground outside the door! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Puako Bay, Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Puako Beach and Waialea Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

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

A week away.

Perfect and private. Just what we needed. Room for everyone. Wouldn’t mind coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Excellent stay in Puako

This beautiful home was exceptionally clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed the beach out front and great snorkeling. We bought fish at the market in Kawaihai and cooked lots of our meals at "home".
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

noreen Mc C.

Wonderful property but unfriendly neighbor.

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 Whale's Tail is a beautiful property. I have been wanting to stay there for years. Sadly the neighbor next door was very lacking in aloha spirit. In fact in my over 20 years of coming to Hawaii I have never encountered such rudeness. She played her music so loud that we were forced off our deck several times. She raked beach debris onto the path my 4 and 6 year old grandchildren had to walk through to the beach. The children did not stay with us but visited some days. I thought about complaining to her or the rental management but I was afraid she would double down and be even more rude. It was unfortunate as my husband is not in the best of health and the deck was where he was most comfortable when the noise was at a better level or they were gone. I would recommend putting the entrance to the beach further fron her gate as it was uncomfortable walking by her. Her barking dogs scared my grandaughter. The 2nd to last day she did speak to me briefly but too little too late. She and her group of friends monopolized the beach between the properties every day. Despite that we did have a great time and I love the house. Next time I hope to go back to Hale Puako or somewhere else. It will just be 3 of us.
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10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Another Relaxing Puako Vaction

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: Great house on a quiet street with beach access. So much to see from the lanai and access to water sports in your backyard.
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10/10 Excellent

Gerry S.

Love Puako

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: This is a fabulous property, better than the pictures. It was clean, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook in. It’s a very isolated neighborhood. A nice clean, virtually private beach right out the back door, with nice tide pools for the little ones. We had a great week.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alan E.

Whales Tail

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: Excellent home. This was the second time we have been to the property and we arrived with high expectations and were not disappointed! All the utensils and equipment in the house were well thought out. Location is one of the best on the island, quiet, great views, beach, safe and varied, snorkelling, whales and turtles. What more could you want? Will come back again!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L., Seattle, WA

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

Great location

This is a wonderful location, perfect for low-key swimming and also for more serious swimmers and snorkelers. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the beach equipment includes beach chairs, beach towels, a beach umbrella, life vests and aqua socks in both child and adult sizes. There is an extra frig/freezer in the garage, very helpful. Beds are comfortable, sheets and towels very nice. We spent a lot of our time either at the lanai or on the beach in front of the house. All in all it was a great week and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Nice place

Nice home in a quiet area. Enjoyed access to the ocean.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Thanksgiving 23

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: Lovely property. Well equipped with everything you might want for your stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

Can Not Wait to Come Back!

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: Can Not Wait to Come Back!

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

A Memorable Vacation

We loved our stay at this beautiful property and amazing location. Our entire stay from beginning to end was 5 Stars. Everything we needed was right there including the General Store right down the street which has the best fresh baked cookies! Totally relaxing setting for a perfect "real Hawaii" get-away. The welcome basket of goodies and the welcome note were a very nice touch. We will most definitely be back! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jack B., Seattle

Our 1st Kona visit

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: Whale Tails is a great house in a wonderful location. We enjoyed the beach access for snorkeling and lying around. Fabulous sunsets and star gazing. There is a great general store walking distance down the road and sometimes we were adventurous and would walk to the nearby beaches and resorts. We loved the place.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James F.

Couldn't imagine anything better

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 property is an oasis. So amazing. Spent a week at a condo in kona that was tons of fun but busy. The following week was spent at whale's tail and I couldn't imagine a better experience. We basically just went out to eat once a day and cooked at the property the rest of the time. It had everything we needed. My wife described it the first night as heaven on earth. I hesitate to say so much as we will definitely be back. Such a calm little oasis. There's so much to do on the island but honestly just hanging on the property and the beach I'm not sure you would need to do anything else. Maybe not for everyone but if you're looking for an amazing place to just relax and unwind I'm not sure you could do better than this spot. We all loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Marco S.

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

Paradise at Puako

Just a beautiful home and location. Enjoyed the morning sunrises and sunsets. Will return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

susan s., sacramento

Perfect!

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 second stay at Whale’s Tail was just as magical as our first. The house is so perfect for the location. So clean, comfortable and well stocked. The beds are comfortable. The management was very welcoming, receptive and easy to work with.
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10/10 Excellent

moore h.

Whale tale stay

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: Nice charming house on the beach. Exactly what I expected
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10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Whale’s Tail

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: The management team of Jenny and her husband, Matt and Robbie could not have been better, nicer or more professional. We had some things happen that were out of anyone’s control and all was handled so well
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8/10 Good

Whale's Tail stay January 7-18, 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in the owner's home next to the rental property Whale's Tail, due to storm damages to Whale's Tail in December.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Hayes, SD M.

Whale's Tail 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: Beautiful home, fabulous location, excellent management company. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Quiet Beachfront Family Getaway

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: We traveled to the Big Island with a family group to celebrate our parent's 50th anniversary. We love Puako and couldn't have picked a more beautiful home or accommodating rental agency. The house has three bedrooms with four beds and 3.5 baths. There is air conditioning available in every room (if needed). In addition to being beach-front at one of the only accessible entry swimming beaches in Puako, it was also very quiet, with lots of privacy from the nearby homes. We loved waking every morning for a dip in the ocean and walking out onto the volcanic tide pools for the best sunset view. The lanai was always shaded, and the loungers were super soft and luxurious -- five stars. We used the outdoor beach shower every day to rinse off. Plus, the gas grill worked great, and there was an extra propane tank. The beds were very comfortable, and the home was incredibly well stocked with beach chairs, towels, and everything you would need for the kitchen.I was thinking of something that would have improved the stay, which was very difficult. The one thing I'd recommend is adding hand-held shower sprayers in the showers. That is always a plus for a sandy beach. We wouldn't hesitate to rent again if we had a large group. And you really can't beat the service. Everyone we dealt with at the management company went the extra mile. We look forward to returning to Puako soon.

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Whales Tail

Beautiful location and wonderful house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce and Lynne D.

Paradise on the beach

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 Whale’s Tail perfectly matched its description - and then some! The home is beautifully appointed with tasteful art on the walls and very attractive furnishings/appliances inside & out. All you need to do is pack your clothes and toiletries and fly to Kona, Hawaii. We snorkeled daily and never failed to swim with the turtles and beautifully colored tropical fish. Did we mention the wonderfully clean and beautiful white sand beach? Our hosts could not have been more caring and thoughtful. This place could not possibly be improved upon - it is simply the BEST!

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

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

Great location on excellent beach

Well maintained, responsive property manager
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Whale's Tail June '22

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: Absolutely fantastic! The home was beautiful and the location was amazing! The beach was secluded and quiet with calm waters and great views. Really felt like Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. Breathtaking. The home has a great layout with lots of open space, a perfect view from the master suite, and very private.We'd go back in a heartbeat!
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10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

Paradise Found

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: Beautiful home and well furnished. Amazing view. Gorgeous beach! Stunning cove to swim and snorkel.Will definitely stay again.

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Hosted by Hawaiian Villa Rentals

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Hawaiian Villa Rentals by Trinity Properties offers options from the most fantastical luxury destination homes to elegant beach cottages, Hawaiian Villa Rentals has the inventory to pick from for unforgettable Hawaii Vacations. We will help you select the home that best fits your needs and your dreams of the perfect island getaway. Our staff greets you at the home to acquaint you with the beautiful nuances of each and provide support for you throughout your stay.

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