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Only non- resort beach neighborhood in Kohala Resort Area.Old Hawaii

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Only non- resort beach neighborhood in Kohala Resort Area.Old Hawaii

Puako is the only non-resort community on the coast between the Waikoloa and Mauna Kea resorts on the Big Island. Puako Beach Drive runs along the coastal reef for two miles with many beach accesses. It is one of the best diving areas in all of Hawaii. It was home to Native Hawaiians. Hapuna Beach, a top rated beach in the world, is a few minute drive away. We have seen more than 50 sea turtles in an afternoon out on the reef. Puako is a quiet neighborhood. Perfect for a morning walk or hike out on the reef.

Property manager

Ben Viloria
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 690040250000, W00411076-01

About the area

Kamuela

Kamuela is home to this condo. 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. Manta Ray Point and Great 4-D Movie Ride are also worth visiting.
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Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Mauna Lani Beach - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 16 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Tap Room - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Only non- resort beach neighborhood in Kohala Resort Area.Old Hawaii pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Only non- resort beach neighborhood in Kohala Resort Area.Old Hawaii?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Only non- resort beach neighborhood in Kohala Resort Area.Old Hawaii?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Only non- resort beach neighborhood in Kohala Resort Area.Old Hawaii located?

Situated in Kamuela, this condo building is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Puako Bay and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Puako Beach and Waialea Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ian s.

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

Great location and nice place

We have only great things to say about this place. Ben the host is also easy to work with, helpful, and responsive. Really nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sol S.

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

Stay

Great place. Location, amenities and host were all excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

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

Polar opposite of Waikiki

Polar opposite of Waikiki is what the host told me and I could not have been happier just because of that!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Puako Bay retreat

This is a great little property - clean, nicely furnished, beautiful neighborhood with lots of ocean access and fun things to do nearby. The owner was great to work with and his communication was exceptional. This would be an easy place to come back to again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Perfect

Ideal location. Lovely property. Super clean. Lots of amenities as advertised and some pleasant surprises (e.g. cupboard spices, plastic ziploc bags, etc.). Easy check-on and out and super responsiveness of the property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nathalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Good Stay

Well stocked and a great location to explore the NW of the island. Unfortunately, no one told us that the house immediately across the road was undergoing significant renovations, lots of noise early in the morning. Also, be aware that Puako Drive is being torn up and water/sewage mains are being replaced, lots of heavy construction in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla R.

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

Puako stay

Our visit to the cottage at Puako Beach was everything we could hope for. It has access to the beaches in the area, it’s a residential area with quiet street and neighborhood and the cottage has anything you can think of already there, from TV to super comfortable king bed in the master bedroom and lots of pillows to choose from. There are paper supplies, lots of sheets and towels, a new washer and dryer, spices and small appliances, shampoo and sunscreen. Plus it’s close to shopping areas and coffee shops. We highly recommend it. Oh, and lots of sea turtles on the beach and sperm whales out in front.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mark J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Turtle Bay Stay

The property is in a good location and our stay was very quiet. The bed was comfortable enough.The condo is showing it's age in the kitchen and some of the floor is showing it's age as well. The handle on the refrigerator was broken, however, still usable. I brought this up with Paige when it was noticed. The beach accesses were great for exploring and we did see alot of turtles. Overall it was a relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Eileen L., California

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

Old hawaii condo

This condo is located in a very quiet old part of hawaii that seems to be redeveloping. Across the street on the ocean are mega mansions but on the other side are more like cottages and regular condos. This isn't really a resort area - no restaurants or stores except for a cute general store down the street. There is an area at the end of the street to watch turtles and tide pools. As for the condo, simple but very clean and responsive owner. Kitchen was well stocked so we were able to cook a lot-love that they had a rice cooker. Just wish they had a more comfortable sectional couch as the the set up with the Hawaiian furniture is not very comfortable or conducive to watching tv with more than 2 persons. However beds are very comfortable with good linens and lots of towels. Bathroom is recently remodeled too. My only real issue is that directions to get to the condo and how to find the unit and lockbox are really not clear. Especially if you arrive at night and it's raining, very difficult to find the condo. The street is very dark. Look for the mailbox on the left side of road that says Ennes in red letters and park right before it. Doors were not numbered or labeled and the lockbox was actually on the storage closet and not the unit door - no doors were labeled so took us a long time to figure out how to get into the condo. I hope owner considers getting an electronic keypad, labels the doors and gets better outdoor lighting to make the check in easier.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandra K.

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

8/10 Good

Stacy G.

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

Great Location & Propert

Perfect little rental with great access to Puako Tide pools. Host was great to communicate with!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ben Viloria

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English

Premier Host

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