Steps to Waialea Bay, AC, ocean views!

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Kamuela, Hawaii

Waialea Beach4 min walk
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area8 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach14 min drive
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A Hicks Home constructed with clear-fir walls, oak flooring, redwood bathroom walls, this home was recently renovated for comfort and convenience. Mature plantings, carefully situated, plus two-level design create a haven of comfort for enjoying beach living while capturing the best of the coastal breezes. Upstairs, the main living/kitchen area offers high beam ceiling and comfortable seating for reading or watching television. The large covered lanai extends the living area for outdoor dining and relaxing with ocean views and watching children play in the grassy yard. An outdoor shower cleans everyone off after a day at the beach or in the yard. The house is complete with AC for those warm summer months.

Hawaii GE & TA tax number 003-998-7200-01

Registration number STVR-19-350605

NUC-19-521

Property manager

Mary Fox

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Ocean view

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

6 people total, including children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Service animals welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the house

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 GE-003-998-7200-01, 660020210000, TA-003-998-7200-01

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. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Kamuela, Hawaii

What's nearby

Waialea Beach - 4 min walk
Puako Beach - 15 min walk
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 8 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach - 14 min drive
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 14 min drive

Getting around

Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - ‬10 min drive
‪Island Hopper Taproom - ‬12 min drive
‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬12 min drive
‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬16 min drive
‪Copper Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Waialea Bay, AC, ocean views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Waialea Bay, AC, ocean views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Waialea Bay, AC, ocean views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Waialea Bay, AC, ocean views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Waialea Beach, Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Puako Beach and Puako Bay are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

David F.

22 June 2024

Amazing property

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6/10 Okay

Marie or Brian C.

21 May 2024

Collins-Kolea Cottage 5/24

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: Kolea and its setting right on the beach was outstanding, as usual. Unfortunately the mega-storm contaminated the cove for the entire stay and we were unable to swim or snorkel. And it took the allure of the beach itself.Brian Collins

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher B.

18 Apr 2024

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

Amazing!

This home was absolutely perfect for our family and made our stay even better than we imagined. The view from the back porch and easy access to the beautiful beach were a favorite! The house had all the comforts of home…well stocked for cooking, easy to use amenities such as TV, washer/dryer, plenty of linens and comfy beds. Mary was extremely attentive and made sure our stay was perfect. We happily recommend this wonderful home!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Tiburon, CA

25 Feb 2024

Kolea is exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

19 Jan 2024

Airy Hideaway

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10/10 Excellent

JESSE L.

9 Jan 2024

Perfect 2nd Stay - Longtime Repeat Clients

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 first stayed with 2Papaya in 2016 & this is our 2nd stay at Kolea House. We have also stayed at least three times at the Ehu Kai house, four times at the Honu house, and once at the Blue Makai house. As always, the house was perfect and the 2Papayas crew was friendly & helpful. Staying at Beach 69 with 2Papayas is our go-to relaxing vacation. The beach is stunning, with mild to no surf, snorkeling, and plenty of shade. Walking out the front gate and directly onto the beach is an amazing feeling every time you do it. The upstairs lanai overlooks the ocean, but still feels private from the beach because of the vegetation surrounding the property. Kolea House is perfectly set up for families or groups traveling together. The kitchen is well-equipped, the beds are very comfortable, and everything is spotless. My favorite feature of staying with 2Papayas is their dedication to using unscented cleaning and laundry products. Vacation rentals often reek of highly scented cleaning products, air fresheners, scented trash bags, dryer sheets, etc. At Kolea House, and at the other 2Papayas properties we've stayed at, all you smell is the scent of the plumeria and gardenia being carried on the ocean breeze. We are booked to come back to 2Papayas paradise in six months.

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10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

8 May 2023

April stay at Kolea

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: Perfect weather, perfect house and wonderful birds

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Tiburon, CA

14 Feb 2023

Kolea Vacation

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: Fantastic vacation: the house, Kolea, was wonderful, the location is fantastic, and 2 Papayas did everything to make it a superb stay

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10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

19 Jan 2023

Perfect family 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: Kolea is the perfect place for family to connect, catch-up and laugh out loud together. A joyful spot, a perfectly comfortable home base.

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10/10 Excellent

Dennis W., Solana Beach, California

12 Oct 2022

Great house for a getaway

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10/10 Excellent

Troy K.

12 Oct 2022

Property fabulous

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10/10 Excellent

jennifer w.

3 Oct 2022

Perfect Family Reunion Accommodations

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: Kolea is in a beautiful location steps away from Waialea Beach. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking, beds are comfortable. It’s peaceful- a great place to hang out. The only thing that I would change is the chained, barking dog next door.

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Falmouth, ME

28 June 2022

wonderful family retreat

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10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

24 Mar 2022

Perfect beach house!

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Tiburon, CA

15 Feb 2022

Kolea - a gem

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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G.

3 Feb 2022

Beautiful Waialea 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: We found Kolea in perfect shape when we checked in (a couple of hours early, which we appreciated). It's a lovely house in a great location, very close to the south part of the beach. The large lanai was great, with beautiful views, and we ate all our meals out there. The house is very well maintained, the kitchen has great appliances and everything you could need (one exception: no champagne glasses!), beds are comfy, linens of excellent quality. Plenty of fans & screens meant we never needed the A/C, though I'm sure it's nice to have in the summer. We really appreciated the large yard with loungers, and the fence and gate to the beach being "hidden in plain sight" so we had no concerns about beach goers accidentally wandering in. A few of our favorite things: Kauai shrimp from Da Fish House, chicken pies & mac nut tarts from the Hawaii Tart Company (at Waimea Farmers Market), steak from the Waimea Butcher, local butter from Kohala Grown Market in Hawi, lunch at Bamboo in Hawi, dinner at Napua at sunset, the Arts Co-op in Kapa'au, Nalu Builds in Hilo and, most of all, 2 Papayas' great service. We've booked with them for over a decade and have never been disappointed. Thanks to all of you for another great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

2 Dec 2021

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

Wonderful

We had a great trip. Everything was wonderful. The view to the water was my favorite. I loved having the windows opened and hearing the ocean. We rented a kayak for the week. We rented bikes for the week. We used the kitchen for almost all our meals. The snorkeling from the beach in front was great we saw lots of fish, an octopus and turtles. At night we went out to the rock pools and could see brittle stars and all kinds of stuff. Lots of different kinds of birds. Mary from 2 papayas is great. We didn’t have any issues but she was available if we did. We had a question during our stay and she responded very quickly. I would love to stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

23 Oct 2021

Awesome!

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

28 Sept 2021

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

Really wonderful!

The property is very nice and the listing is accurate. The house was incredibly clean and it was a huge benefit to have a fully stocked kitchen. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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10/10 Excellent

2 July 2021

Kolea JUne 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Marie or Brian C.

29 May 2021

Kolea, Puako

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10/10 Excellent

Laurence or Samatha L.

19 May 2021

Paradise

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10/10 Excellent

Cheri P., Berkeley CA USA

13 May 2021

A slice of paradise!

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: Kolea is an amazing spot close to Puako and right on Beach 69. Wonderful house, terrific location, couldn't ask for more. Lanai is a special spot for hanging out and enjoying the views of the water and sunset.

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

25 Mar 2021

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

Great House on 69 Beach

I have stayed on 69 Beach before at another place but much prefer this fantastic house. The interiors are updated and the expansive yard gives nice privacy between you and the rest of the beachgoers, of which there can be many since 69 Beach is the best around. The kitchen was better stocked than many vacation rentals I've been in, which is appreciated as you're not going to want to leave for meals. The property manager is top notch ... don't hesitate to book if you're wanting a low-key beach trip with a smaller group.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

amanda t.

28 Jan 2021

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

wonderful house

Beautiful property. Great location!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Fox

loha, I am Mary Fox, R (B) and owner of 2 Papayas, LLC. I manage this wonderful Puako home on behalf of the Owners. I would love to help you and your family find the perfect home for your stay on the Big Island. I am a nearby resident, myself, so I am available to greet you upon arrival, answer any questions you may have, or attend to any concerns or requests that may arise during your stay. Until we meet in Paradise....

Why they chose this property

A great family beach house with all the comforts of home, yet steps to the world class Waialea Bay.

What makes this property unique

This beach front home offers you one of the best locations to enjoy Waialea Bay. The home itself is cool and comfortable with AC in the bedrooms and ocean breezes throughout.