Ocean Front, Charming Family Beach Home - Puako ~ Hale Kahakai - Puako

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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Waimea, HI

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area9 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach11 min drive
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course14 min drive
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Ocean Front, Charming Family Beach Home - Puako ~ Hale Kahakai

BETWEEN OCTOBER 2023 AND OCTOBER 2024, THERE WILL BE ROADWORK OCCURRING WEEKDAYS ALONG PUAKO BEACH DRIVE. AN ALTERNATE ROUTE IN/OUT WILL BE AVAILABLE. CALL IF WANT FURTHER DETAILS.

Hale Kahakai, a charming rustic oceanfront beach home that has been cherished retreat for a locally born family for many years. Now they open their doors to share their aloha with the world. Nestled in paradise it's the perfect spot to unwind and experience the true essence of Hawaii.

Charming and clean, this oceanfront rustic home offers a serene getaway. The two bedrooms are strategically separated by a hallway for maximum privacy. One Bedroom feature two full-size beds and a connecting bathroom, while the oceanside bedroom offers a queen and a twin bed, perfect for accommodating extra guests. Relax on the deck and witness the majestic whales during the winter months and playful turtles during the summer. Enjoy a BBQ while taking in the stunning views and take advantage of easy access to the water right in front of the house for a refreshing swim or snorkel.

STVR-19-356784
NUC-19-0879
TA/GE-093-134-1824-01

* Nightly rates are based on up to 5 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

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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-088-567-6032-01, GE-088-567-6032-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Puako

This holiday home is located in Kamuela. 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. 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 - 7 min walk
Waialea Beach - 18 min walk
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 9 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach - 11 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
‪Pueo's Osteria - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front, Charming Family Beach Home - Puako ~ Hale Kahakai pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front, Charming Family Beach Home - Puako ~ Hale Kahakai?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front, Charming Family Beach Home - Puako ~ Hale Kahakai?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front, Charming Family Beach Home - Puako ~ Hale Kahakai located?

Situated in Kamuela, this holiday home is steps from Puako Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Puako Beach and Waialea Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Charles D.

26 Apr 2024

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

Simple, relaxing place

Relaxing and scenic, except for feral pigs running around the house at night

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K.

10 June 2023

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

First trip to Hawaii

Amazing beach access. Beautiful mornings and sunsets.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

23 Apr 2023

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

Enjoyable restful stay

Had a lovely time. We love the house just as it is, with the more genuine Hawaiian feel. Thanks for a great visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

9 June 2022

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

A perfect, private feeling location

We loved the private feel of the beach and ocean in front of us - wonderful tide pools at low tide and beautiful sunsets.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

13 May 2022

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

Great property, special stay.

The owners have provided guests with a very well equipped property which is wonderfully well located and has excellent support from property manager. The property could use a few improvements for security purposes (difficult to secure one of the sliding glass doors), and cosmetics (oil the cabinets) but otherwise it is a great representative of "old Hawaii". We would definitely request to stay their again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

25 Apr 2022

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

Nice place on the beach if you are looking for quiet and relaxation

The house is neat, clean, and we were welcomed with snacks, lights on, and Hawaiian music when we arrived after dark. The kitchen had all the amenities we needed and did not seem outdated as someone had previously stated. We totally enjoyed our visit. We loved getting up in the morning and seeing turtles out on the lava rocks during low tide. It's quiet and peaceful here. There are boogie boards, fishing rods and beach chairs to use. This place is on the smaller size, but you are on the deck or out at the beach so much you dont really notice it.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

linda s.

25 Oct 2021

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

Delightful!

The bungalow is low-key and unpretentious- but is VERY, VERY comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped - and the house has more than enough quality linens and towels. The WiFi and cable work well. BUT - who wants to spend any time inside? We explored the tide pools and snorkeled with reef fish and juvenile sea turtles. We always came back to the house (we went horseback riding and did a couple of scuba dives) for the sunset. The property managers are very responsive. The only bad thing was that we should have booked 2 weeks.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

9 Oct 2021

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

Unique & Unforgettable Experience

My wife & I have been fortunate to visit the islands on a number of occasions but we've never experienced anything like the stay we just had at this property. Our trip was to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary so we were looking for something fun & unique. This is the closest we will ever get (or want to get) to feeling like Robinson Crusoe lost in a oceanside jungle paradise. The area is extremely quiet/private feeling and is teeming with life both on the shore & in the ocean. Is the actual property a bit older and worn down? Yes....you have to adjust expectations accordingly & not expect the most modern fixtures. The newer king bed in the oceanside bedroom was extremely comfortable & we both got lots of rest. We found ourselves reluctant to leave the property during our stay & spent most of our time at the beach side table or on the large deck....and we both loved our time there. Already looking forward to getting back some day!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Paul S., Granite Bay, USA

1 June 2021

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

Great Location

Beautiful location and a quiet neighborhood. This is an old house with old amenities. Property managers were great to work with.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

orna s.

17 Dec 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach

Whale watching from the back yard Great sunsets Breeze!

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

11 Feb 2019

Beautiful location and cute hawaiian house

This was our second year renting this great beach house and it was wonderful again this year! Easy check in and check out. Great snorkelling and whale watching right from the beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Diana V.

12 May 2017

Excellent Location

Pros: this house has a perfect location on the beach with a nice and shady yard. Cons: as the other reviewers have said, the house is a bit run down and dark inside. In particular, I found the kitchen really outdated and hard to cook in. There were lots of mismatched pots and pans and appliances. And, the stove top is uneven. The living area and eating nook need additional lighting. We had to read with headlamps. However, even with the cons mentioned above, I would go back again. I just loved the location and the house was comfortable despite the issues mentioned above.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Octavia C.

24 Feb 2017

Authentic Old Hawaii

We loved, loved loved the location and being in this beautiful spot on the water. And loved that it felt like a comfortable old shoe of a house- just funky enough. I would have liked more lights inside and some updates in the house- feels like it hasn't been touched in many years- but we spent our days exploring the different beaches and our evenings watching gorgeous sunsets and on the porch dining and playing games. Quiet street for walking and access to snorkeling and pleasant waterfront walk to the bigger resorts south of us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

3 Jan 2016

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this is a lovely home on the beach that retains the island feel, unlike many mcmansions taking over puako i go to puako once or twice a year and enjoy just sitting, or swimming, or looking at stars. this trip was with my two college roommates from over 40 years ago. we traveled to waimea and the volcano but mostly enjoyed sitting in the yard of this wonderful home

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

3 Jan 2016

Clean Comfortable House in Great Location

The house is set back from the road and there are large trees on the beach side making this house feel very private. The beds were comfortable and the house was equipped with everything we needed for a one week stay. Great house to share with another couple. The property management was professional and addressed all of my questions prior to our stay. They even sent a referral for an equipment rental service where bikes, kayaks and paddleboards were delivered during our stay (note as of July there was a kayak and oars on site next to the garage). Bikes are recommended as the residential road is minimally used and our teens were able to have some independence by riding to the general store at the end of the road. For almost the same price as renting a condo, this house is the perfect place to experience what most people go to the Big island for.....beach access, turtle watching, snorkeling, sunset and whale watching....but you don't have to fight any crowds to do it and most of the time, you'll have the entire beach to yourself!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

21 Feb 2014

Very nice beach front

My husband and I stay in Puako every year. We have stayed in several properties and have rented this particular one twice. It is a large spacious home. The ocean view is wonderful and we enjoyed whale sightings and viewing ocean turtles from the Lanai. The reason for the 4 stars is the property is a bit outdated but comfy and fun. It is a great value for the size and the location. I would stay there again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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21 Feb 2014

Wonderful Vacation Spot

My family has been renting in Puako for 40 years and have finally found the perfect beach house. It is very well equipped, has easy beach access, and has great sunset viewing--perfect. The whales, dolphins, and turtles add much to this pleasurable location. Excellent swimming beaches are short drives down the road.

About the host

Hosted by Marla or Jay

Aloha!

We are a small, family operated vacation rental business. We live and work here on Hawaii Island and pride ourselves on providing professional service to our guests and homeowners of vacation rental properties. Some of our owner's have been part of the IBR Ohana (family) for 20 plus years. We understand that you have many choices online and encourage you to consider our exceptional and friendly service to both the guests and homeowners. We are on island at all times to serve you and your needs.

Thank you for considering Island Beach Rentals to host your upcoming vacation. We are here to assist you in order to make your visit to the Big Island an exceptional one. Are you familiar with the area and the Big Island in particular? Once you have booked directly via VRBO we would be happy to assist you further with any questions you may have about the residence or Hawaii Island.

Please note, that to secure your final booking with Island Beach Rentals we do require a signed contract. Once you have confirmed and secured your booking and paid your deposit through VRBO - Homeaway we will email you a copy of our contract for you to sign and return for our file.

Mahalo!

Island Beach Rentals, LLC
Company License: RB21967

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.
Puako Beach is a combination of tide pools and patches of coral sand, but there are several fabulous white sand beaches just a few 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. There is great surfing spot called Paniau at the end of Puako Beach Drive. When the surf is not happening, fantastic snorkeling and scuba diving will entertain you with beautiful green sea turtle, eagle rays, brightly colored tropical fish and one of the most glorious coral reefs in the world.
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. 30 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 doors

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!