10/10 Excellent
Megan N.
25 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Megan N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
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Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Waimea, HI
- Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area10 min drive
- Mauna Kea Beach12 min drive
- Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course15 min drive
- Waikoloa, HI (WKL-Waikoloa Heliport)11 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi
Hale Ulu'wehi ~ Experience beach living in this beautiful, air conditioned, vacation home in Puako Beach area. This private residence, located right across the street from the ocean, is one of the best spots on the Big Island for kayaking (home near boat ramp), shore diving and snorkeling or just relax and bask with the green sea turtles on the shore. After fun in the sun, enjoy the outdoor shower next to the lanai for a quick rinse and hang your gear and wet suits in the bamboo shower room until your next adventure.
Beds: King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins
Over 2000 sq. ft of living area
This spacious, family (baby and kid) friendly, quality furnished, Puako home welcomes you into its tropical and sunny interior with plenty of room for after beach relaxing and home made meals, fresh, from the gourmet kitchen. Relax indoors with total privacy and comfort or rejuvenate outside on the large back lanai with BBQ overlooking the private back yard and enjoy a sunrise coffee or favorite beverage as the sun sets.
Fill your days exploring the marine life (whales in the winter months!) with diving and snorkeling across the street, riding waves on two beautiful white sand beaches less than two miles away, and dining out in the numerous restaurants in the three different resorts all within a few minutes drive. Just a mile away are, Hapuna Beach and Wailea Beach, two of the most fabulous beaches in the world. The Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani resorts are less than 5 minutes by car and provide additional amenities such as tennis, golf, health spa, fitness center, pool, restaurants and shopping. Please inquire with us for more information on resort fees.
STVR -19-364526
NUC 19-1662
TA/GE-124-696-5760-01
* Nightly rates are based on up to 8 persons.
* 4-10 night stay required depending on time of year and availability.
* Rates are subject to change without notice. Rates will be confirmed at time of reservation.
* Rates exclude taxes, additional options and fees.
* A mid-stay clean will be scheduled for stays exceeding 28 nights.
* A mid-stay clean may include making beds with clean linens, changing linens and towels, cleaning toilet(s), cleaning stove top and countertops in kitchen, vacuum and dusting, sweeping and mopping.
Beds: King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins
Over 2000 sq. ft of living area
This spacious, family (baby and kid) friendly, quality furnished, Puako home welcomes you into its tropical and sunny interior with plenty of room for after beach relaxing and home made meals, fresh, from the gourmet kitchen. Relax indoors with total privacy and comfort or rejuvenate outside on the large back lanai with BBQ overlooking the private back yard and enjoy a sunrise coffee or favorite beverage as the sun sets.
Fill your days exploring the marine life (whales in the winter months!) with diving and snorkeling across the street, riding waves on two beautiful white sand beaches less than two miles away, and dining out in the numerous restaurants in the three different resorts all within a few minutes drive. Just a mile away are, Hapuna Beach and Wailea Beach, two of the most fabulous beaches in the world. The Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani resorts are less than 5 minutes by car and provide additional amenities such as tennis, golf, health spa, fitness center, pool, restaurants and shopping. Please inquire with us for more information on resort fees.
STVR -19-364526
NUC 19-1662
TA/GE-124-696-5760-01
* Nightly rates are based on up to 8 persons.
* 4-10 night stay required depending on time of year and availability.
* Rates are subject to change without notice. Rates will be confirmed at time of reservation.
* Rates exclude taxes, additional options and fees.
* A mid-stay clean will be scheduled for stays exceeding 28 nights.
* A mid-stay clean may include making beds with clean linens, changing linens and towels, cleaning toilet(s), cleaning stove top and countertops in kitchen, vacuum and dusting, sweeping and mopping.
Property manager
Marla or Jay
Premier Host
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
VRBO listing will indicate if children allowed.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number TA-124-696-5760-01, GE-124-696-5760-01
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Kamuela
Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is by the sea. 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.
Waimea, HI
What's nearby
- Puako Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Waialea Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
- Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 3.4 km
- Mauna Kea Beach - 12 min drive - 7.9 km
- Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 15 min drive - 10.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Waikoloa Coffee Company - 18 min drive
- Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - 17 min drive
- Ikena Landing - 11 min drive
- Mauna Lani Coffee Company - 13 min drive
- Lagoon Grill - 17 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Robert F.
7 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything We Needed and More!
Robert F.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leslie S.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house by the beach!
Leslie S.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Douglas B.
22 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in Puako
Douglas B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream vacation home base
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Get-away
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Misti D.
8 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Misti D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl B.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Cheryl B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sophie P.
17 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in the Puako area
Sophie P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike P.
13 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Mike P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Luke B.
2 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Puako location, modern home, smaller lot
Luke B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
charlotte s.
28 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Puako
charlotte s.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
vanessa b., Portland, Oregon
21 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
love love love
vanessa b.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tracy D.
22 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Relaxing
Tracy D.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nancy M., Port Angeles
27 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay
Nancy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mary Ann C., RICHMOND
25 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We LOVE this house
Mary Ann C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
scott r.
28 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
scott r.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
isaac d.
29 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
isaac d.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Leah B.
1 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Leah B.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dianne M.
30 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get-away
Dianne M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mikel T., Salt Lake City,Utah
31 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in Puako
Mikel T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cinda B., Mount Vernon, Washington
6 April 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Puako home
Cinda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Paul E.
12 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Paul E.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Beverly M., Vancouver Canada
19 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Puako beach house
Beverly M.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Katina T.
3 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Neighborhood and Location
Katina T.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019
About the host
Hosted by Marla or Jay
Aloha!
We are a small, family operated vacation rental business. We live and work here on Hawaii Island and pride ourselves on providing professional service to our guests and homeowners of vacation rental properties. Some of our owner's have been part of the IBR Ohana (family) for 20 plus years. We understand that you have many choices online and encourage you to consider our exceptional and friendly service to both the guests and homeowners. We are on island at all times to serve you and your needs.
Thank you for considering Island Beach Rentals to host your upcoming vacation. We are here to assist you in order to make your visit to the Big Island an exceptional one. Are you familiar with the area and the Big Island in particular? Once you have booked directly via VRBO we would be happy to assist you further with any questions you may have about the residence or Hawaii Island.
Please note, that to secure your final booking with Island Beach Rentals we do require a signed contract. Once you have confirmed and secured your booking and paid your deposit through VRBO - Homeaway we will email you a copy of our contract for you to sign and return for our file.
Mahalo!
Island Beach Rentals, LLC
Company License: RB21967
We are a small, family operated vacation rental business. We live and work here on Hawaii Island and pride ourselves on providing professional service to our guests and homeowners of vacation rental properties. Some of our owner's have been part of the IBR Ohana (family) for 20 plus years. We understand that you have many choices online and encourage you to consider our exceptional and friendly service to both the guests and homeowners. We are on island at all times to serve you and your needs.
Thank you for considering Island Beach Rentals to host your upcoming vacation. We are here to assist you in order to make your visit to the Big Island an exceptional one. Are you familiar with the area and the Big Island in particular? Once you have booked directly via VRBO we would be happy to assist you further with any questions you may have about the residence or Hawaii Island.
Please note, that to secure your final booking with Island Beach Rentals we do require a signed contract. Once you have confirmed and secured your booking and paid your deposit through VRBO - Homeaway we will email you a copy of our contract for you to sign and return for our file.
Mahalo!
Island Beach Rentals, LLC
Company License: RB21967
Why they chose this property
Puako (Pu-ah-ko) is the only small, quaint oceanfront community on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. It is located about 30 miles north of Kailua-Kona and 22 miles north of the Kona airport. The island's largest white sand beach, Hapuna, is right next door.
Puako is conveniently located for enjoying all the resort hotels and restaurants on the Kohala Coast. The Mauna Kea, the Fairmont Orchid, the Mauna Lani and Hilton Hotels are just minutes away with their beaches, fine dining, shopping and world class golf courses. Kohala Divers and Ocean Sports is nearby at Kawaihae Center, and offers various ocean activities including scuba diving and sunset/afternoon sails. Kawaihae Center and Harbor are just 10 minutes by car, with several great restaurants and shops. You are close to almost any activity you may desire, with the exception of viewing the volcano which is a 3 hour drive.
Several fabulous beaches are minutes away. Hapuna Beach (voted best beach in Hawaii by Conde Nast Magazine) and Waialea Bay (Beach 69) both are wonderful for swimming, snorkeling and boogie boarding.
The neighborhood is called Puako, and it is conveniently located for touring all parts of the island. All homes in this neighborhood are on small acreage, so it is a very low density area. Driving time to the Kona airport is approx. 30 minutes, Kailua Kona 45 minutes, Waimea 20 minutes, Hilo 1½ hours, Captain Cook, coffee country, 1¼ hours, Hawi and Polulu Valley 20-30 minutes.
The sun shines 355 days per year and the average temperature highs are in the 80's with low's in the 60's. The ocean's edge is about 60 feet from your doorstep with crystal blue water that is 72-76 degrees year round.
Puako offers ideal fishing, snorkeling, diving, surfing and kayaking. Walking and biking is a favorite, too! Sea turtles, dolphins and whales are some of the sea life you may see. Puako offers beach style living and a real sense of getting away from it all.
Puako is conveniently located for enjoying all the resort hotels and restaurants on the Kohala Coast. The Mauna Kea, the Fairmont Orchid, the Mauna Lani and Hilton Hotels are just minutes away with their beaches, fine dining, shopping and world class golf courses. Kohala Divers and Ocean Sports is nearby at Kawaihae Center, and offers various ocean activities including scuba diving and sunset/afternoon sails. Kawaihae Center and Harbor are just 10 minutes by car, with several great restaurants and shops. You are close to almost any activity you may desire, with the exception of viewing the volcano which is a 3 hour drive.
Several fabulous beaches are minutes away. Hapuna Beach (voted best beach in Hawaii by Conde Nast Magazine) and Waialea Bay (Beach 69) both are wonderful for swimming, snorkeling and boogie boarding.
The neighborhood is called Puako, and it is conveniently located for touring all parts of the island. All homes in this neighborhood are on small acreage, so it is a very low density area. Driving time to the Kona airport is approx. 30 minutes, Kailua Kona 45 minutes, Waimea 20 minutes, Hilo 1½ hours, Captain Cook, coffee country, 1¼ hours, Hawi and Polulu Valley 20-30 minutes.
The sun shines 355 days per year and the average temperature highs are in the 80's with low's in the 60's. The ocean's edge is about 60 feet from your doorstep with crystal blue water that is 72-76 degrees year round.
Puako offers ideal fishing, snorkeling, diving, surfing and kayaking. Walking and biking is a favorite, too! Sea turtles, dolphins and whales are some of the sea life you may see. Puako offers beach style living and a real sense of getting away from it all.
What makes this property unique
Puako is rich in Hawaiian history. Walk south along the ocean trail to see the petroglyphs. There are approximately 3,000 petroglyphs scattered throughout the Puako Archaeological Fields. These pictures are etched into the lava rock that dominates the Kohala and Kona Coasts. Access to the Puako Petroglyph Park is through the adjacent Mauna Lani Resort.
The waters around Puako are extremely clear due to the fresh water run off and strong coastal currents. Divers and snorkelers can enjoy waters abundant in sea life along the shallow reef at Puako. The Puako Marine Preserve is a protected environment for endangered sea life. Green sea turtles are a protected species and should not be bothered, only enjoyed and admired. Watch the humpback whales play along the coast. Beyond Puako's reef shelf the whales play and breach during their migration to Hawaii from Alaska. It is quite a sight!
The waters around Puako are extremely clear due to the fresh water run off and strong coastal currents. Divers and snorkelers can enjoy waters abundant in sea life along the shallow reef at Puako. The Puako Marine Preserve is a protected environment for endangered sea life. Green sea turtles are a protected species and should not be bothered, only enjoyed and admired. Watch the humpback whales play along the coast. Beyond Puako's reef shelf the whales play and breach during their migration to Hawaii from Alaska. It is quite a sight!
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