2 bedroom home minutes to world class beaches, surf, scuba & snorkeling!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Waimea, HI

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
‪11 min drive‬
Mauna Kea Beach
‪12 min drive‬
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course
‪15 min drive‬
Waikoloa, HI (WKL-Waikoloa Heliport)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Puako Kai Hideaway, a beautifully updated vacation home in charming Puako. Located only minutes away from world class beaches, surf, scuba and snorkeling. Extensive resort amenities, restaurants, shops and farmers markets are a short drive away.

This minimalist beach style home is equipped with everything you need for your Hawaii vacation. The spacious chef's kitchen with seating for up to five includes a full sized fridge, dishwasher, and gas range for days you prefer to cook at home. The spacious lanai with an ocean view, nestled within the palms, boasts an outdoor teak dining set perfect to enjoy meals, and relaxation in the open air.

Once you've enjoyed the stunning sunsets of Hawaii from the shoreline access only steps away, you can return home to get cozy. A comfortable living room set, including full size couch and designer chairs awaits your return to enjoy evenings filled with all the latest from the smart TV.

Off the open concept kitchen/living space you'll find a spa influenced bathroom complete with walk in shower and double sinks.

The bedrooms have comfortable beds, and come fully equipped with dressers and spacious closets. Unpack and settle in to make Puako Kai Hideaway your home away from home.

Primary Bedroom:
1 King bed
ceiling fan
air conditioner
6 drawer dresser

Second Bedroom:
1 Queen bed
1 Twin bed
ceiling fan
air conditioner
4 drawer dresser

Property manager

Kyla and James

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number 690030330000, GE-198-972-3648-01, TA-198-972-3648-01

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is near 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. 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.

Waimea, HI

What's nearby

Puako Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 3.7 km
Mauna Kea Beach - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
Mauna Lani Beach - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 15 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Kona Tap Room - ‬17 min drive
‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬18 min drive
‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬18 min drive
‪Ikena Landing - ‬12 min drive
‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 bedroom home minutes to world class beaches, surf, scuba & snorkeling! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 bedroom home minutes to world class beaches, surf, scuba & snorkeling!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 bedroom home minutes to world class beaches, surf, scuba & snorkeling!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 bedroom home minutes to world class beaches, surf, scuba & snorkeling! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Puako Bay and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Puako Beach and Waialea Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth H.

13 April 2025

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

Puako

We stayed here for a week in March 2025 and had a wonderful time. This place is a great location in a quiet neighborhood next to the ocean. Seems to be a rarity. Easy shoreline access and relaxing lanai where we had breakfast everyday. The house was spotless with nice decor and a great relaxing feel. Located very close to some of the best beaches on the island. Our hosts were very helpful and friendly.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

1 April 2025

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

A perfect vacation

The Puako neighborhood is quiet with great access to a snorkeling reef teaming with wildlife a young turtles. We watched sunsets over the water and thoroughly enjoyed the proximity to the water. Our accommodations were top notch. The bungalow was cool (lots of ceiling fans) and had everything we needed. It’s well setup for a family of 4 or 2 couples and has everything you need to enjoy Hawaii.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

25 March 2025

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

Outstanding!

We so enjoyed our stay in Puako. The property is beautiful with beach access within steps. We enjoyed watching the sunsets on the beach and from the lanai. Kyla was a great host. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt F.

9 March 2025

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

Great Place in Pauko 10/10

We loved are stay, great location. The house was super clean and had everything we desired. A full kitchen, comfy beds, a patio, and walking access to the beach. Especially enjoy eating our breakfast and dinners each day on the front patio while listening to the ocean. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn C.

3 March 2025

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

Puako house

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here during whale season, helping with volunteer whale counting. The house was great, well furnished, and with extras, spices, snorkel gear, beach towels, beach chairs. It's location in Puako is superb, very quiet. Views of the surf through trees across the street. Views of night sky very special, extra clear. Snorkeling was a little rough, was winter, had snorkeled here in Sept and nicer. But still saw and photographed good variety of fish. There are nice restaurants within easy driving distance, and a little store is within walking distance. The owners are delightful, always checking if all okay. I hope to stay again next year with a friend and made a tentative reservation.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

9 February 2025

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

Perfect weather a lot of choice beaches and volcanoes

Great property central location all the amenities With a coffee grinder, things for your excursion you forgot

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

19 January 2025

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

Wonderful stay in Puako

We stayed here for a more secluded area than the nearby resorts but it was also close to the conference I was attending. The host Kyla was awesome and super nice. Everything was very easy and the house had all the amenities we needed. The local beach was great for our young children and a little general store that was close. The food trucks (malasadas, fruit, coffee, at the highway stop wete also good. I'm short it was the perfect place for our trip!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

10 January 2025

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

Such a lovely spot

I love this neighborhood. It is quiet, far enough away from resorts to feel homey and local, but close enough to head to resorts for dinners out. The house was super clean and comfortable. We were very happy here. There is a bit of an ocean view from the deck and we spent lots of time there. The host was very helpful and responsive. We are pretty advanced snorkelers and we were able to snorkel from across the street out to the turtle cleaning station. We also signed up for a kayak/snorkel trip from a nearby beach park that was amazing. We could see humpbacks from the beach, which is about a 10 minute walk away. I have lived in Hawaii off and on my whole life and this neighborhood is really special. A mix of fancy and older homes.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

27 December 2024

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Great stay!

Perfect place in paradise for our party of four. From pre-arrival to checkout, our hosts were great. The house had all the beach extras like towels and chairs. We look forward to a future stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aviva K.

27 December 2024

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Puako perfection

Beautiful, clean, quiet getaway close to fantastic beaches, the island's best angling spot, and stocked with thoughtful amenities in the kitchen and snorkel gear/beach chairs/etc. A gem of a spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

5 December 2024

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Love it, love it, love it

What a lovely place to spend a few days! This exceptionally well remodeled unit is beautiful througout. We appreciated the high end appliances in the well stocked kitchen. We cooked most of our meals in the unit. And we appreciated thoughtful touches like night lights throughout, and motion sensitive lights on the external stairs from the car park. The second floor elevation gives some partial ocean views and the sound of waves can be heard whenever you are sitting outside. The large covered lanai had a table for meals and plenty of comfortable chairs. The unit is very close to shoreline access so getting out to the ocean is also easy and we took walks along the ocean tide pools some mornings, and took chairs out for some sunsets. We enjoy the slower pace of Puako (the road thru Puako is a dead end road so the traffic volume is pretty low, as is the road’s noise level). If you are thinking about this unit you won’t be disappointed.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeniphr b.

30 November 2024

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A serene retreat in Puako

Our hosts, Kyla James, have created a serene retreat in the heart of Puako - one that integrates a refreshingly spare interior with the outside setting (landscape, big lanai). This classic Puako bungalow is thoughtfully remodeled. The hosts have considered everything - from storage to linens to beach towels and chairs, tableware. Beds. Even an impressive first aid kit. I described it as a perfect blank canvas for creating our very own experience. All steps from multiple public beach access points. The hosts themselves are kind and thoughtful. Great communication throughout including notebook inside the home. Mahalo Kyla James. A hui hou … we will return.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi F.

28 October 2024

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Family

What a great spot! I’ve stayed in many rentals in Puako, each one unique. This one has parking below and is perched, with a little view of the ocean, close enough to hear the gentle waves at night. Big lanai with seating and a barbecue. Surprised my brother with an impromptu trip who was able to reminisce about his past Ironman race while cheering on the athletes this year! Got to spend some quality time with family who live here, who came down and literally brought a mini luau feast for us. This rental is immaculate, comfortable, tastefully furnished, no clutter and definitely on the list to return to. Thank you hosts! Really beautiful place. Warmest Aloha and Mahalo. J.F.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silke B.

17 October 2024

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The most wonderful apartment we have ever rented!

We have immediately felt at home at this beautiful, spacious, comfortable and cosy place! It is luxuriously furnished with anything you might need, everything new and clean. Not only an iron, but also an ironing board and clothes horse, a water filter (which saved us a lot of money), a great travel guide and detailed information (extremely helpful) have been provided and we could even use the beach equipment, that brightened up each trip to the beach. From the terrace you can see and hear the sea, a public beach access is only steps away, where you can enjoy the sunset and occasionally even see sea turtles. We have enjoyed the quiet location in Puako and the privacy this apartment is offering. A special thank you to our hosts Kyla and James, we have appreciated your warm hospitality, the prompt and easy communication, and your support (including the early check-in upon arrival). If it would not be that far away we would definately come again!

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

14 September 2024

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Best VRBO ever!

Puako Kai Hideway was everything we needed and more! Quiet, immaculate, plenty of space, close proximity to all the beautiful beaches (turtle beach and Wailea are the best!) Our visit was special due to family circumstances, and our hosts Kyla and Jamie were so welcoming and accommodating. We plan to return next year and cannot wait! Puako Kai Hideaway is our new home away from home!

Stayed 38 nights in Jul 2024

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property