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Private beach front property, the perfect getaway! Enjoy our slice of paradise.

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View of the ocean and front lawn from the deck. Snorkel boats in the distance.
The road-side of the house and front lawn
Photo taken from just north of beach frontage. Sea turtles in foreground.
Living room with authentic island furniture
Master bedroom with local art and authentic Hawaiian furnishings, King mattress

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Waikoloa, HI (WKL-Waikoloa Heliport)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private beach front property, the perfect getaway! Enjoy our slice of paradise.

Our family style beachfront home was completed in January 2018. We purchased the property in 1998, and it was our family camp ground for almost two decades. Now, with a beautiful new home, it is truly the perfect get away! We spend most open weekends at the house; continually improving the landscaping and fine tuning details so that the house has everything you need to enjoy your stay.

The house is located on a spacious lot with many mature coconut and Milo trees (Native hardwood), royal palms and fragrant plumeria. Unlike many beachfront homes in Puako, we have a sand on the beach in front of the house and access to deeper water for swimming, surfing, snorkeling or kayaking. There is also a large "keiki pool" a protected tidal pool perfect for wading and for young children to swim and play in the water. The house is truly beachfront, with the sand and ocean at your doorstep.

Although technically all waterfront property in Hawaii below the highest wash of the waves is public property, our little beach is as private and secluded as you can find on any developed shoreline. Because it is difficult to walk to our property from the public access trails, it's almost a guarantee that you will see more turtles than people along our little stretch of beach. You may see an occasional throw net fisherman pass by, but it is unlikely you will see as many as six beach walkers on any given day.

The house is elevated eight feet above the ground which gives us unparalleled views of the ocean as you look across the channel toward Mt. Haleakalā on the island of Maui. We also have beautiful mountain views of the 4 major mountains on the Big Island; Kohala, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and Hualalai. The large open and shady space under the house is always cool and a pleasant space to relax. It is bordered by lush green lawns on both side of the house. There is an excellent Kitchen Aid propane bbq, a small drink refrigerator, picnic table, ping pong table and lounge chairs.

The interior has beautiful custom wood detailing throughout the house including natural wood flooring locally milled from coconut trees that were removed from the lot to make room for the construction of our house and beautiful oversized African Sapele wood baseboards. All the shelving, window and door trims are made from Milo, Koa and Eucalyptus trees from the Puako house lot and our mauka property above Kailua-Kona in Holualoa.

The Puako General Store is a half mile down the road. Mauna Lani and Hapuna Beach Resorts and restaurants are within a few minute's drive, bike ride or walk.

The interior of the house is thoughtfully detailed with wood accents and decorated with island style furniture and art. It is ideal for 2 to 4 people with a spacious master bedroom, a smaller second bedroom, and a den that can be used as a third bedroom. The master bedroom has a King size mattress and the second bedroom and den each have a queen mattress.

Both bathrooms have shower doors that open out to the deck, so sandy feet and dripping bodies can head straight from the beach into a warm shower. There is also an outdoor shower with hot water at ground level on the north side of the house.

The house is completely turn-key with a well appointed kitchen, molded sinks, corian countertops, stove, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave. It does not have a standard size oven but there is a large toaster oven. The washer and dryer are centrally located inside the house. TV and WiFi are also provided. There is no landline but cell phone reception is good.

Since the cessation of the volcanic eruption in the Puna area of the Big Island, beautiful clear skies have finally returned to our Island. A walk around the deck, on most mornings,  offers a panoramic view of Hawaii’s four highest peaks, Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, Hualalai and Maui’s Haleakala as well as beautiful Kohala Mountain.

Please inquire if you have any questions, we are happy to serve as your hosts here in Hawaii!

STVR REGISTRATION NUMBER: STVR 19-365090
NUC NUMBER: NUC 19-1789
Hawaii Tax ID Numbers:
GE-073-660-2112-03
TA-073-660-2112-02

Property manager

Nancy and Greg Gillette
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 3:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not suitable for children under 4 years old.
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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
The following rules are incorporated into the Rental Agreement: (A) Quiet hours are 9pm to 8am when guest noise shall not disturb adjacent neighbors.
(B) sound audible beyond the property shall not be more than otherwise associated with a residential area.. (C) Guest vehicles shall only be parked
in the on-site parking area. (D) The STVR shall not be used for commercial purposes. NO EVENTS ARE ALLOWED. Property is for tenants use only.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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-073-660-2112-03, TA-073-660-2112-02, 369004006000

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Manta Ray Point and Great 4-D Movie Ride. 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 - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mauna Lani Beach - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 17 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 20 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Tap Room - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private beach front property, the perfect getaway! Enjoy our slice of paradise. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Private beach front property, the perfect getaway! Enjoy our slice of paradise.?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Private beach front property, the perfect getaway! Enjoy our slice of paradise. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Puako Bay and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Puako Beach and Waialea Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 71 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John U.

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

Puako paradise

The home is beautiful and so functional!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie R.

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

Paradise

This house is the perfect paradise getaway. Island breezes, wale watching from the deck. Sound of the ocean. We saw wales breaching, turtles swimming and basking in the sun. Host has excellent communication. Hoise is clean and well kept. Everything was as described and worked perfectly I would definitely come again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ailin G.

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

Lovely beach house

We wanted a change from our holiday beach home in Kona so we rented this lovely beach house in Puako. We enjoyed a wonderful family Christmas here. The house is spacious, beautifully designed, comfortable, and there was every amenity we could have wanted. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETRA D.

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

Lovely house in great neighborhood

Nancy went out of her way to get bike helmets for us and even sent us Kona coffee by mail after our stay. Mahalo!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

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

Beachfront paradise

This place has it all. Everything you need. Chairs, umbrellas, snorkeling gear, surfboards, kayaks, fins, and even stuff you didn’t know you would need. Kitchen is well stocked and the host is great. Snorkel right outside your back yard and see turtles, sea urchins, parrot fish etc
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Beautiful Beach House

Great location for this amazing beachfront home. The inside is beautifully decorated Very clean and extremely peaceful and quiet. The very private yard is fenced in and wonderful to relax in if your not on the beach just on the other side of the front hedges Lots of beach items provided The host was very easy and pleasant and the coffe they dropped off delicious! We had a great time and highly recommend this home A larger tv would have been great We were ther during football😁 No complaints only good vibes all the way around!! Mahalo to the family for use of their amazing home🌺
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Wonderful Home!

What a wonderful home! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

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

Great spot!

We had a wonderful stay at Nancy and Greg's house. We were able to wake up every morning to the sounds and sights of the ocean. Couldn't ask for more!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Puako Paradise

Warm Hawaiian Vibes...View, Sunsets, swimming and great diving only with mask, snorkel and fins. Ruthie and I loved it so much we booked another reservation for 1 month later. Aloha Nui Loa Timo and Ruthie
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN A.

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

Great Puako Home!

We loved this Puako home. Great location, the home is well equipped and the rental process was seamless. Turtles galore! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Beautiful home in great location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this great home. The beach is steps away and we were blessed with basking turtles every day. The kitchen is equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals, including a nice selection of herbs and seasonings. The beds are great and bathrooms were perfect. As a plus, there are ample beach toys, chairs, towels. We highly recommend this getaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff c.

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

Lovely spot of heaven in Puako

Great location and fantastic hosts. Would highly recommend to others!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari B., El Dorado Hills, CA

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

Turtle Paradise

We enjoyed the location on Puako and the wildlife was topnotch. It is a very private and lush property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

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

Amazing beach house

The house exceeded all of our expectations. It is beautiful, perfectly laid out and fully stocked for a relaxing or activity filled vacation. We took advantage of snorkel gear, beach supplies, puzzles and board games. We also had no problem cooking a small Thanksgiving dinner in the well-appointed kitchen. The backyard beach is the real draw though. We spent ours beach combing and swimming in the tidal pond. There is wonderful snorkel right there as well, but it can be a bit tricky to access due to the surf and reefs. However, with some effort we managed it with our two children under 11. Perhaps our favorite part of the beach was the green sea turtles who visited every evening. They made the place feel pretty magical. Although we really didn’t need anything, Nancy was very communicative and helpful. We hope to return to her lovely property again someday!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawnda A.

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

Perfect spot!

We had such a great trip and the house was possibly the highlight. It was a perfect spot for us and Nancy was so welcoming. I can't imagine it being more perfect for our Hawaii experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Fantastic Vacation Home

Very comfortable...great beds. snorkels.umbrellas...floats... Best equipped home we have stayed in. Hope to come back.oopo
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Big Island Vaca

My family has traveled extensively and we always have a lovely time. This home and location stand out as simply perfect. The location is stunning in private, but close to amenities, restaurants and tourist destinations on the big island if desired, we would love to stay here again, and we rarely say that as there’s so many places to go and see, thank you so much for sharing your lovely home
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Serene beautiful property

A quiet and gorgeously appointed house in a quiet and beautiful area. House was clean and well appointed. A lovely deck facing the ocean was a wonderful spot to eat our home cooked meals. We enjoyed the little ‘pool’ made up of a natural lava flow and the snorkeling just beyond. The owner Nancy was gracious and accommodating. All in all a wonderful property and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Incredible Beach House

When you think of the idyllic ocean front beach house this is exactly what you would imagine. The home is well appointed in a beautiful area. This is my family's second time staying in this home. I hope to return and stay again someday.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Private Beach Property

Amazing property!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl D.

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

Really Nice

Great location, and house is well equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Leigh A.

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

Our stay at the Puako Drive Property

Great location. Great views. Need bug spray.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

rita w.

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

Beautiful Pauko Oceanfront Home

We loved our stay at the Pauko Beach House! The house was clean and comfortable and the ocean views were incredible. There is excellent snorkeling in front of the home. We enjoyed wildlife watching from the wrap-around deck. Nancy and Greg provide complimentary 100% Kona coffee from their son's Keopu coffee plantation. Wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

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

Great home, awesome snorkeling and kayaking

House was as listed. No complaints Beach was one of best on the island. Having access to a few water toys was perfect and made the house even better. Good communication w owner. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nancy and Greg Gillette

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The Gillette family has lived in Hawaii for generations and are active in the sailing community. Greg and I, as well as our 2 adult children, Isaac and Lea, were born and raised on Oahu. We moved to Holualoa on the Big Island in 1992 and have a small coffee farm and cattle ranch on the slopes of Hualalai.

Why they chose this property

Our Puako Beach house is unique to the Puako community. The house reflects the casual elegance and island lifestyle that we have known all our lives as "kama'aina" - people born and raised in Hawaii. Island décor and furnishings combined with fabulous views and the sound of the ocean produce a relaxed and carefree ambiance. The house has an open airy floor plan with wrap around covered decks. It has custom locally produced coconut floors and gorgeous hardwood detailing throughout.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the near perfect climate year round, and the pacific ocean only footsteps away. Wether it is surfing and diving you are after or just relaxing in the sun, this house will provide the experience you are looking for. It's location is also a perfect starting point for other adventures here on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Languages:

English

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