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#41 Turtle Hut at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach * Most 5 Star Ratings

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What a blissful feeling of pure serenity you will enjoy while sipping your morning coffee and taking in the gorgeous views from your lanai!
Such a lovely view from this condo location, even from the kitchen!   You can see the beauty all around you in this lush oasis as you prepare your meals.
Freshly renovated kitchen area with quiet dishwasher and all of your meal preparation needs right at your fingertips.  Enjoy cooking with all of the cookware and utensils you will need, including two sizes of coffee makers, a salad-spinner for your fresh greens from the market, and so much more!
Light and bright living area allows you to enjoy your time together, whether lounging on the sofa, preparing a meal, or simply breathing in the fresh ocean air coming in through your screen doors.
Versatile and brand new cozy sofa/couch that pulls out to a comfortable queen size bed when you want to just stretch out, or if you have up to 4 guests staying here for your vacation.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 439.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

#41 Turtle Hut at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach * Most 5 Star Ratings

Turtle Hut Description for Condo

Looking for an authentic and genuine Hawaiian experience in a top rated resort with the most 5-star ratings in the complex?  This is your spot!!   Tucked away from most of the foot traffic and vehicles, you will enjoy how quiet this particular condo is, with its perfect location at the end of the complex,  yet only a short walk to the pool and bar-b-que area!  Embrace the spirit of Aloha while enjoying the best weather on the island with gentle breezes, sunshine, and a peaceful feeling of serenity at the Turtle Hut!    Take in the gorgeous ocean views and colorful sunrises right from your large lanai that opens both from your bedroom and your living area.  You can listen to the peaceful ocean waves as you gently drift off to sleep or as you enjoy stargazing from your lanai in the evenings.   This light and airy unit is located in the more secluded and peaceful section of Sea Mountain Resort at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach.

This beautifully updated unit features a very comfortable king-size bed AND a new comfortable couch that handily pulls out into a queen-size bed when needed.  Included is a bright and spacious bathroom with walk-in shower that boasts beautiful sea turtle decor within the tiled walls.  Enjoy cooking your meals in the well-stocked kitchen that includes a Ninja blender, espresso machine, coffee makers, tea kettle, toaster, and a nice variety of kitchen utensils, pots and pans, etc. for your use.  For your outdoor fun, this condo is also equipped with beach chairs and towels, umbrella, snorkel gear and more!   We have earned more FIVE STAR ratings than any other listing in our resort!

Swim, sunbathe, hot-tub, bar-b-que and/or eat your own meals at the conveniently located pool area just down the immaculately groomed condo pathways.  Enjoy watching the birds and listening to their happy chirping as you soak in the sun or swim in the beautifully maintained and refreshing pool.  Sit in the hot tub and allow the warmth to soak into your muscles and relax you as you take in the views of the beautiful lush green hills and the ocean waves in the background.

The peaceful and remote location allows you to fully relax and let go of  life’s stresses as you enjoy your vacation away from it all!   You can take a short 5-10 minute stroll  to the famous Black Sand Beach, where the protected green sea turtles can be seen in their natural habitat.  Watching them bask in the sun on the beach or observing them slowly returning to the water can be quite mesmerizing!   Just a few steps further leads you along the ancient Ala Kahakai Trail fronting our resort and beyond for a little walking adventure.

Located a short 30 minute drive away is the amazing Volcanoes National Park and its awesome eruption shows.  Other short drive trips to explore your surroundings include the gorgeous Green Sands Beach known as Papakolea;  a natural and rugged masterpiece to behold!    Another nearby tour option is Kula Kai Caverns in Ocean View…be prepared to learn about the volcanic rocks and the islands from experts who take you down into the lava tubes to explore the underground.  Be sure to visit South Point, the southern most tip of the United States while you are here…the sunsets are quite a sight to behold;  and if you are brave enough, you can jump off the cliffs  into the gorgeous blue ocean!  On your way down to Southpoint, you will find plentiful fruit-stands to visit and Paradise Meadows Orchard and Bee Farm for free Kau coffee and chocolate samples galore!  Wood Valley is another place nearby to check out.   If you enjoy hiking, there are plenty of options for that as well, including The Kahuku Unit located near-by.

Punalu’u Bake Shop in the quaint town of Na’alehu  is a MUST on your list of places to visit as well!  Their breads and famously delicious malasadas are incredible!  They also have breakfast and lunch foods available and the wonderful Kau coffee as well!  Na’alehu town has some other helpful businesses you may want to visit as well;  including ACE Hardware, the local post office, banking, churches, service station, Hana Hou Restaurant, various food trucks, a fun little boutique, Kale Coffee Shop, Real Estate offices, hair salon, Na’alehu Park,  and more!  Be sure to visit the Wednesday Market in Na’alehu for some wonderful fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and LOTS of local artwork, Hawaiian woodwork pieces, jewelry, and many other craft items to enjoy!

Enjoy our outstanding location, amenities and surprising affordability for a top-rated resort in paradise!  You will have high-speed internet and Wi-Fi, and unlimited on-demand TV programming as well.

If you are looking for a more genuine and authentic Hawaiian experience, you have found the best place on the island right here!    Tranquil, secluded, natural, spiritual, historic;  a beautiful oasis to behold and enjoy!

Amenities:

*Ceiling fans in each room, including on the lanai

*Laundry facilities just a few steps outside front door

Bathroom:

*hair dryer

*soap/shampoo/conditioner

*body wash

*washcloths/towels

*pool towels

*first aid kit under sink

Bedroom:

*Comfortable King-size bed

*Bedding/linens

*Extra blankets and pillows

*2 dressers for your clothing

*hangers in closet

*Yoga mat

*laundry basket

Living area:

*New comfortable couch with lounger

*couch pulls out to queen-size bed

*bedding for couch under lounger

*cable TV

*High Speed Internet/WiFi

*cupboard to store your belongings during your stay

*books

*games including board games, cards, etc.

Kitchen:

*oven and stove top

*dishwasher (very quiet!)

*microwave

*refrigerator

*toaster

*coffee makers (one small/one regular)

*espresso machine

*tea kettle

*Ninja blender

*wide variety of kitchen dishes/utensils/tools

*cookware/bakeware

*new knife block with Kitchen Aid knives

*dish soap/hand soap

*dishwasher pods

*dish towels

*paper towels

*starter pack of coffee and creamer

*small condiment kit

*spices for cooking/salt/pepper shakers

Lanai:

*table and 4 chairs

*2 Adirondack chairs

*umbrella

*beach chairs and towels

*snorkel gear

*beautiful view!!!!

Safety:

*fire extinguisher in kitchen

*smoke detectors

Parking:

*free parking/fill out parking pass info.

Community Area:

*pool

*hot tub

*bar-b-que grills

*tables and chairs

*lounge chairs

*restrooms

*2 smoking areas located outdoors

This unit and all units are NON-smoking!

Recently Upgraded/Updated:

*kitchen updated

*king-size bed (very comfy!)

*living room and bedroom end/side tables

*couch with lounger and pull-out queen bed

*artwork from owner’s own photography of Black Sand Beach area

GE-031-190-3232-01, TA-031-190-3232-01
STVR-19-365200

** Please be advised, the 3rd Tuesday of each month the entire condo complex has pest control with inspections and treatment as necessary in all units.  By booking and staying on this date, your booking acknowledges you will grant access and treatment.

Property manager

Julie Enriques
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 950190320041, GE-031-190-3232-01, TA-031-190-3232-01

About the area

Punaluu

Located in Pahala, this condo is near the beach. Wood Valley Temple and Honoma are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ka'u Coffee Mill and Paradise Meadows.
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Pahala, HI

What's nearby

  • Punalu'u Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whittington Beach Park - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Ka'u Coffee Mill - 21 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 22 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Volcano House - 44 min drive - 46.9 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

Does #41 Turtle Hut at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach * Most 5 Star Ratings have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is #41 Turtle Hut at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach * Most 5 Star Ratings pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #41 Turtle Hut at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach * Most 5 Star Ratings?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #41 Turtle Hut at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach * Most 5 Star Ratings?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #41 Turtle Hut at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach * Most 5 Star Ratings located?

Situated by the sea, this 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

9.0

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cassandra v.

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

Great location and well equipped unit

Our stay at the turtle hut condo was magnificent. The location of the unit is well positioned as a home base for drives to the volcano and drive to Kona/Capitan cook for day trips. The walk to punalu'u beach is easy and the beach is stunning. The unit is well equipped with cooking supplies, just make sure to bring groceries from Kona or Hilo beforehand. The unit's pool has a great view and bbq area! The bed was firm and comfortable. As expected in a tropical area there are some bugs so make sure to use the screen doors when opening the doors!The host provided clear instructions on check in and check out and she was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lissa p.

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

Love this place

My husband had his 40th class reunion from Pahala down at punalu black sand beach, perfect little condo ! Has everything very quite pool but walking distance to salt water beach!! Highly recommend ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tanya m.

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

Super close to black sand beach with "Old Hawaii" style feel

Clean unit, Old Hawaii style complex, grounds are well kept with pretty flowers and palms, coastal ocean view from this units ground floor lanai...pool has coastal view too. Feels private most of the time.Unit has 2 units above and one on side...if your neighbors are noisy at night you are going to hear them...needs some kind of sound deadening for the ceiling.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paula F.

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

Black Sand Beach Condo

You have to go down a flight of steps to enter the condo which could be a challenge carrying luggage. The internet did not work until Julie came to the rescue with the updated Wi-Fi information. Thank you again Julie! The condo was small, but conveniently located and adequately equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Didn’t meet expectations

The good: great spot for bird watching, the complex is well maintained with pretty gardens, staff onsite (although not affiliated with this booking) are very friendly and helpful. The unfortunate: was given an incorrect code for the front door, was given incorrect information for the internet, sound transfer from the upper unit is significant, there is a large population of unhoused people living on the beach/ green space between this complex and the shoreline and we weren’t sure about overall security. Also, this unit is on the basement floor in a tropical area, so expect insects.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

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

Paradise

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

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

Christmas was wonderful staying here

All family together what a wonderful time!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful

Excellent and very low key, chill, vacation mode style. If you are looking for a nice get away this is the place to stay. The property managers are full of aloha and the facility is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice condo but isolated community

The condo itself the pool area and the property we enjoyed but this location is very isolated from everything, 15min drive to closest town. I was not aware that the condos here was literally the only thing around but the beach. Not bad for a short stay but be prepared with everything you need for a few days before you go.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

April U.

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

Perfect location

We love staying in Punaluu every time we come back to visit family in Pahala since it’s a short 10 minute drive. The location is great if you’re looking to get away from the cities. Communication with the property manager was great and we were very pleased with this specific condo for its location and amenities. Definitely will look at staying here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Rockford, Michigan

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

Volcano National Park visit

Easy to find. About 28 miles west of VNP. Ocean view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga M.

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

It was great!

Loved the property! In person it was much better than in photos! Super beautiful and close to the black sand beach. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Quiet getaway

I loved how close to the turtle beach it is. Snorkeled with turtles every day. It is a small unit but well layed out and has everything you need to be comfortable. Space is a little tight for 4 but would be perfect for 2 and can stretch to 3. We enjoyed exploring South point and volcanoes np. I would highly recommend if you want a slow paced and quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location of this unit is very private and quiet -- great little lawn with hose to wash off sand and feet before entering unit. Ocean view. I would def. stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jody A., New Lenox, IL USA

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

Big Island Adventures

Property was really nice. Condo was well maintained. Grounds were immaculate. It's next to a golf course, but the golf course is closed. That is the only negative about it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Lisen T.

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

Very Disappointed with our weekend away

We arrived to this condo with high hopes of a lovely weekend away for my husband's birthday. First we were told that we had the dates wrong--we weren't due in til tomorrow. After going back and forth for a while the manager finally admitted they must have copied the dates wrong into their separate calendar. No apologies though. Then we were mortified to find that the adjoining condo was going through a renovation. We were assaulted with the sound of pounding hammers, power tools and a loud radio for the construction workers. A large truck with a trailer was parked right out our door where they dragged cabinets and debris from the wreckage. We called Julie, the host and she told us we needed to take our complaints to the resident manager up the road. No offer to call to sort things out for us. No apologies. We didn't want to be confrontational in person so we just gave up and suffered through a noisy weekend. This property should not be rented during this renovation and the lack of care from the manager was very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Julie Enriques

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests