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Private Oceanfront Condo Punaluu Black Sand Beach

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Hale Ke Kai - the most privacy a condo can offer in a tropical setting
Hale KeKai
Lanai Ocean View
Living Room and kitchen,
courtesy of our guests Judith and Albert
Dinning room
Photo courtesy of our guests Judith and Albert

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 462.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pahala, HI
  • Punalu'u Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ka'u Coffee Mill
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private Oceanfront Condo Punaluu Black Sand Beach

Welcome to your home away from home, Hale Ke Kai, “where the land and sea meet.” You will come to find out why so many local residents and visitors call it one of the best units at Colony I. We feel honored to have the opportunity to show you the reasons so many have fallen in love with the islands. Those reasons are here to be found in abundance.
The Big Island is our home and we go to great lengths to help you feel at home too. This spacious and beautifully furnished one bedroom condo is single level with absolutely no steps. Although it is considered a condo, there are no upstairs or downstairs neighbors, only the back wall of the closet is shared. Hale KeKai is unit #23 at the Sea Mountain Resort. The lanai (patio) is very private. Speaking of the lanai, “Wow!” is the usual response. Sweeping unobstructed ocean views that blend gently without interruption into an incredible mountain view. This is Hawaii, your Hawaii.
A high quality king size bed in the master bedroom will combine with the soft breezes and gentle lull of the waves to bring calm wondrous dreams of the beauty of the real Hawaii. The living and dining areas also have sweeping ocean views and are outfitted tastefully yet comfortably as this is as much our home as yours. The living area also boasts a fold out sofa bed that we have slept on ourselves and is very comfortable.
The kitchen with range, oven, microwave, full size fridge, coffee/espresso maker, dishwasher, and small appliances is well stocked with quality flat ware, a variety of teas, and condiments and spices to get you started on the meal of your choice.
The bathroom has a cavernous granite tiled shower that is an easy step inside. We love every corner of this place and believe you will too.
Enjoy some world famous Ka’u Coffee on the lanai or hang out at the pool or hot tub with new found friends, either way you will be glad to have found one of the world’s hidden gems. Punaluu Black Sand Beach, consistently voted one of the Top Ten Black Sand Beaches in the World, is only a few minutes’ walk away. Sunbathe beneath the palms, snorkel with turtles, or watch them haul up on the beach. For the more adventuresome, hike out either direction and re-discover Hawaiian historical sites (please show due respect to all archaeological sites and observe proper viewing distance and rules regarding all marine creatures).
Hale Ke Kai is perfect for any family or couple seeking the trip of a lifetime. A secluded, yet accessible wonder that will be remembered.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is only 30 minutes away, making Punaluu the closest ocean front lodging. Hike the volcano by day and relax in the hot tub under the stars by night. The pool and hot tub have wonderful ocean views and you can barbeque fresh island fish or local grass fed beef on one of the quality barbeques next to the pool.
Our special vision for Hale Ke Kai is for people who may be less able to travel to have the chance to visit one of the best kept secrets in the world…and be comfortable. Hale Ke Kai has no steps, no stairs, just a little bump at the front and sliding doors. This means couples where one partner is movement impaired or a family with aging parents can still share moments of beauty and peace. Our goal is for every family member, including children, to feel safe and at home. Should you or your loved one have special needs, please contact us, we will make every attempt to accommodate your needs.

Property manager

Jeff S.
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 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
Property Registration Number TA-089-726-9760-01, GE-089-726-9760-02

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Punaluu

Located in Pahala, this condo is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Punalu'u Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ka'u Coffee Mill and Paradise Meadows. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pahala, HI

What's nearby

  • Punalu'u Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whittington Beach Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ka'u Coffee Mill - 21 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 21 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Kilauea - 56 min drive - 50.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pahala Town Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kau Specialty - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Oceanfront Condo Punaluu Black Sand Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Oceanfront Condo Punaluu Black Sand Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Oceanfront Condo Punaluu Black Sand Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Oceanfront Condo Punaluu Black Sand Beach located?

Situated in Pahala, this golf condo building is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Punalu'u Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Whittington Beach Park and Ka'u Coffee Mill. Wood Valley Temple is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 323 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Punaluu
Quiet location and no light pollution…ideal for night sky photography
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roger & Fidelma
A great property in a great location. The patio is very private. The resort is very well maintained. A good base to visit the Volcano National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort and relaxation
We were able to have quiet relaxation yet enjoy all of what the island boasts. Close to see the Kīlauea eruption twice! Found the Punaluu Bakery and the turtles on the beach. Jeff was always quick to respond and cared to check on our needs.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
Clean, private, comfortable property. Great pool, stargazing, proximity to black sand beach, quaint restaurants and Volcano National Park. Many great memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Saw whales,swam with turtles and saw the volcano erupt. What more could you want but a peaceful place to stay? So quiet at night you can hear the wind and surf. Woke to birds in the morning. Classy place with nice decore. Friendly neighbors. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel J l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect quiet paradise
Everything about this place exceeded our expectations. The location, the view, the communication! We enjoyed every minute and hope to return in the next year or two!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sea Mountain Condo
This was our second time staying here. It was just as nice as last time. Communication with the owner was easy. J.T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow. Beautiful views. We could here the ocean from patio
Beautiful condo in a great private location very close to black sands beach. We could hear & see the ocean from the lanai. Gorgeous views. Private backyard, although we were surprised one night with a group of people walking through the backyard which isn’t on a pathway. Guess they were enjoying the beautiful views too as seemed they were just walking whole perimeter of condominium property. Bed was super comfortable & shower is huge. Really nice place to stay. Views are amazing & we so enjoyed listening to the waves crash. Easy to check in too. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Mary Lou A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful location!
We enjoyed a one week stay in this unit, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo. The owner has accented the home with nice touches, including art and cut flowers in the living room and dining room. It has a nice sized living room and dining room. The bedroom is large, with an on suite which is shared with the rest of the unit. The bed is very comfortable. The kitchen is small, and needs some item replacement, such as a mixing bowl set, a properly working can opener, enough matching glassware for more than two people, and a sharp knife set would be helpful.More lighting in the living room is needed. Perhaps 3-way bulbs in the lamps at both ends of the sofa, to make reading easier. I would love to see a larger television, sitting on top of the cabinet housing the current one.We loved the secluded, private lanai. It overlooks the former golf course and has a good view of the ocean, in the distance. The lanai area is fully under a new, expanded cover.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near black and green sand beaches, & Volcanoes National Park
My husband, two kids (ages 10 & 7), and I stayed for three nights/four days here. The unit had everything we could want for the stay: the beds were comfy, the towels plush, the kitchen stocked with the utensils/pans we needed to eat in. The view from the unit was breathtaking! And the stars!! We have never seen the stars as clearly as we did staying here. Jeff was very prompt with all communications and the check in and out process was super easy. We were so happy with our decision to stay near South Point because we were no more than 30 mins drive from the beaches and the national park (which were basically the only things we wanted to see). Mahalo, Jeff, for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great peaceful place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ferk V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay
We loved our stay here. The home is perfectly situated near the black sand beaches but away from the hustle and bustle. The grounds are beautifully manicured and you can see the ocean from the back patio. We enjoyed the views and relaxing in the hot tub at night. Only thing we would have liked to have was better beach equipment. Overall we were extremely pleased and Jeff was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful condo
Our stay was great. Loved that we were 5 minutes from Black Sand Beach and 30 minutes from Volcano National Park. The king size bed was very comfortable. Jeff was very responsive to any questions we had. I would definitely stay again on my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hawaii Trip 1
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very peaceful and beautifully arranged. The condo was clean and had everything we wanted. We have been so blessed by the stay here and will recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hawaiian Vacation
Overall our stay was nice! There was a bit of a mix up about the cleaning, but Jeff was quick to resolve the issue and very communicative. Great option for this area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th anniversary on the big island
This was a great area to stay if you want a nice, secluded part of the big island. Right by the Panulu'u black sand beach and close to Hawaii Volcanoes NP. Great way to celebrate our anniversary!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stanley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay to get away from everything.
Property is a great place to stay to getaway from it all! Great amenities ( pool, hot tub, incredible view. Be aware there is no a/c ( not too bad if trade winds are cooling the place, otherwise it can get prettt.The fans were defns are deforest bc needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herman S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private Punanuu condo
Wonderful accommodations for two in this beautiful, ocean view location. Just a half hour from Volcanoes National Park and nearby lovely Naalehu town, we would love to come back and stay longer! Thank you for the wonderful history and detailed descriptions of the area. Jeff, please leave instructions for a few things, such as TV connection, checkout, and laundry on last day. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view! Very nice and clean
The property is very well maintained and the view is great. Close to black sand beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicest condo at Sea Mountain
Cleanest, most updated rental we’ve had at Punaluu in several years. Most have been “well used & worn out” #23 is spectacular in comparison
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful and Remote
Property was excellent minus 2 things. It has no air conditioning and is over an hour from any meaningful supplies. Absolutely great view and remote rural setting. The condo has everything you need. Jeff is a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Great condo off the beaten path. Just what we needed very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hiking and Exploring the Big Island
A great base camp to explore everything the big island has to offer. Far enough from the crowds around Kona, but convenient enough to everything from hiking to snorkeling. The property is well maintained. Evening trade winds help keep things cool overnight.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeff S.

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Big Island resident since the year 2000 and avid hiker/kayak adventurer who also enjoys the country life. I take great pride in my beautiful home at Punaluu and make every effort to help guests to feel at home too. Being close by allows me to keep Hale Kekai up to a higher standard of cleanliness and beauty.

Why they chose this property

If you seek the real Hawaiian experience, this is it. Hale Ke Kai at Colony One is smack in the middle of the longest undeveloped coastline in Hawaii. It also happens to be the closest oceanfront accommodations to Volcanoes National Park and is a few minutes walk to Punaluu Black Sand Beach. This is where we have been going to 'get away' for years.

What makes this property unique

The raw beauty of Hawaii surrounds Hale Ke Kai. Experience the stars and awesome views of the ocean, coast, and mountains without the noise, lights, and crowds. Truly one of the worlds' hidden gems.

Languages:

English, German

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests