$150 off the normal nightly rate ($825) for May 22nd to July 20th dates

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Indoor dining for 4, entrance from the carport

*Rooms not to scale, for layout purposes only - *Rooms not to scale, for layout purposes only

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6107.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Kamuela, Hawaii

Waialea Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
‪7 min drive‬
Mauna Kea Beach
‪13 min drive‬
Waikoloa, HI (WKL-Waikoloa Heliport)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Simply built and lushly landscaped for beachside living, Honu offers a comfortable living/dining area and convenient kitchen at the center of the house, with two air-conditioned bedrooms and adjoining full-baths on opposite ends for privacy. Hardwood floors, expansive windows and ceiling fans throughout add to your comfort. Mature plantings include Singapore plumeria for lei-making, crown flowers that attract monarch butterflies, tiare gardenia, and fragrant pikake planted just outside the master bedroom.

The home has air conditioning in the bedrooms only.

Hawaii GE & TA tax number 018-944-1024-01

Registration number: STVR-19-350417

NUC-19-495

Property manager

Mary and the Staff of 2Papaya Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

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-018-944-1024-01, GE-018-944-1024-01, 660020190000

About the area

Puako

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

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Kamuela, Hawaii

What's nearby

Waialea Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Puako Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
Mauna Kea Beach - 13 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬16 min drive
‪Ikena Landing - ‬10 min drive
‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬11 min drive
‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪Nāpua - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is $150 off the normal nightly rate ($825) for May 22nd to July 20th dates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at $150 off the normal nightly rate ($825) for May 22nd to July 20th dates?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at $150 off the normal nightly rate ($825) for May 22nd to July 20th dates?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is $150 off the normal nightly rate ($825) for May 22nd to July 20th dates located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Waialea Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Puako Bay and Puako Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Graham T.

26 Mar 2025

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

Location location

Best place to be on that section of coastWould return

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo M.

3 Feb 2025

Peace and Quiet

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Santa Rosa, CA

24 Dec 2024

A little piece of heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great place for two couples. Nicely appointed, well located.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

27 Oct 2024

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

The perfect spot for two couples or a family of 4-5.

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a week with another couple. We loved the layout of the house. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and is on the opposite sides of the main living room and kitchen, so it feels separated and private. The balcony is lovely and the grounds are beautiful. It’s a two minute walk to the most beautiful secluded bay. The beach has soft sand, plenty of shade and incredible snorkeling. One of our favorite features is the outdoor shower, which has warm water! The house is beautifully decorated and Mary is a dream to work with. Very communicative and accommodating! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas Z.

13 Oct 2024

Honu review

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: It was a great experience. We have rented from Mary fox over 10 times and she and her staff are awsome. We had an incredible time in a great house. Thanks 2 Papayas.

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10/10 Excellent

JESSE L.

18 Sept 2024

Another Perfect Stay!

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

8 Aug 2024

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

Best of the Big Island!

The Honu House was by far the nicest rental we’ve stayed at in HI. The location can’t be beat. The house was spotless upon our arrival, the beds comfy. Honu had everything we could want or need. Want gorgeous sunsets? This is the place to be! Fresh Meyers limes grown just outside the front door for your papayas and mai tais? They’re here! Perfect weather, lovely trade winds, adorable geckos on the lanai,so many birds! We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

3 July 2024

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

Perfect Location

I am hesitant to share how perfect the location was (especially for me traveling with 3 teen girls), as it could make it harder to book in the future... The check in process, house and location were perfect. I didn't really want to leave the house and we walked to the beach multiple times a day. Loved everything about it.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Arturo G.

31 Mar 2024

Great place!

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

23 Mar 2024

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

Better than advertised

From start to finish, every detail was looked after. The house and location were perfect. It was actually better than advertised.

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Cami T., California, USA

20 Feb 2024

Beautiful winter escape

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: Had a wonderful escape to sunny Waialea Bay for some much needed R&R. The house is adorable, updated and clean. Beds are super comfy. The location was perfect for us. Close to the beach yet still private. The yard was cared for nicely and was a great place to sit when the wind picked up. Mary is very communicative and wonderful to work with. Would 100% return in the future.

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10/10 Excellent

JESSE L.

9 Jan 2024

Amazing 4th 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 at the Honu house in 2016 & this is our 4th stay. We have also stayed at least three times at the Ehu Kai house, twice at the Kolea 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. Honu House is perfectly set up for families or two 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 Honu 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 Honu House paradise in six months.

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Santa Rosa, CA

12 Dec 2023

Our piece of heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in Honu more than ten times. Each a joy.

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10/10 Excellent

Olga H.

10 Aug 2023

Another wonderful Big Island gateaway

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: Being a returning vacationer I had high expectations, which were exceeded. From booking to arrival to departure everything went smooth. Also Mary from 2Papayas went above and beyond for helping make this trip memorable!

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10/10 Excellent

7 July 2023

Hona House in June

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: It has been a bucket list item to stay on Beach 69 since we were first there 20 years ago. While Hona isn’t directly on the water it was a calm and quiet garden oasis, and a 1 minute walk on a shady path to the beach. The beds were comfortable and we didn’t need to use the A/C during our stay. Mary was very attentive and responsive. It was a lovely week!

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10/10 Excellent

Arturo G.

28 Apr 2023

Great stay !

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

21 Mar 2023

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

No more resorts for us

This lovely home sits minutes from the beach. The kitchen is well-equipped with new appliances. The bedrooms are private and the lanai is cozy...it's where I fell asleep every night listening to the waves. The yard is pleasant and there is an outdoor shower area. The decor is laid-back, upscale, and beachy which kept me from missing a resort altogether. We had space and the convenience of a carport. The beach is shady and less busy than the neighboring Hapuna. Great communication with host.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

jill K., New York

28 Feb 2023

Great house!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

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8/10 Good

A guest from Santa Rosa, CA

27 Dec 2022

Honu

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas Z.

17 Dec 2022

Honu

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10/10 Excellent

Arturo G.

9 Aug 2022

Great time at Honu House!

10/10 Excellent

Debbie N.

21 Feb 2022

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

Perfect!

An awesome location, quiet neighborhood, lovely sandy beach, great for snorkeling, everything you need for beach comfort, and perfect for two couples. Comfy beds and very helpful manager. Special shout out to the friendly gardeners who gave us many ideas for neat places to visit, and make the garden beautiful! Would definitely return!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F., Ivins

30 Jan 2022

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

Honu House delight

We had a wonderful week in Honu House, walked in to fresh floral arrangement and Hawaiian music. Heavenly! Really loved the closeness to beach. Plenty of towels and linens, beach chairs, etc. Very clean and well equipped. Mary attended to our few needs with help to figure out great places to eat. Loved everything about it except the time went by too quickly. Thank you for a blissful stay. The lime tree in the yard provided a few limes for our drinks!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel C.

19 Jan 2022

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

Excellent stay in Puako

Perfect Big Island getaway with everything you need for a relaxing vacation. House is close enough to Beach 69 you can hear the surf on the shore from everywhere on the property. Gated access to the neighborhood. Do not worry about the lack of AC - there are ceiling fans all over and fresh mauka breezes blew down every night of our stay. Mahalo for our time in such a beautiful place.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose W., Eugene, USA

15 Nov 2021

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

Gorgeous beach access, comfortable home

We loved being just steps from a great beach! Quiet neighborhood, clean and comfortable house with all the things we could need. Mary and 2Papayas staff were very attentive.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary and the Staff of 2Papaya Vacation Rentals

We live full time in Northern California, and began to visit the Big Island in 2015. It's an easy flight from SFO and it's a spot our kids love to come to.

Why they chose this property

We were drawn to this property for its quiet location just steps from the beach. We had rented houses nearby and loved being able to walk back and forth to the beach as need be. It is so relaxing not to have to get into the car very often.

What makes this property unique

It has an easy, relatively sandy entry into the water. The snorkeling and paddle boarding is great when it's calm; my kids tell me the surfing is great when it's not. Sitting on the beach with a cup or coffee in the morning or a drink at sunset is magical.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

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