'My Favorite Place on Earth'

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Kamuela, HI

Hapuna Beach State Park9 min drive
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course16 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach22 min drive
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

outdoor shower for rinsing off - no hot water

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This is the Hawaii you dream about! This little bungalow on the beach is an ideal tropical vacation destination for a couple or a family with children. It is the perfect island get-away for Honeymooners. The house and lanai open to expansive views of the beach, ocean and sunsets year round. The lawn and gardens are lush with native Hawaiian trees and plants including a dozen coconut palms. Start your day sipping your morning coffee on your private lanai while watching for migrating whales (Dec - March) or pods of spinner dolphins that visit the nearby Marine Sanctuary. Spend the rest of the day relaxing in the hammock in the shade of coconut palms or swimming with turtles, snorkeling or scuba diving in one of the best diving spots in Hawaii, the Puako reef, just in front of the hale. (You can read about it in guidebooks) An entrance spot into the ocean is just a few yards down the beach south of Hale Malia. Children will enjoy hours of beach combing and exploring the tidepools. If you are tired of packing/ lugging your family to GO to the beach this is a good place for you - you ARE ON THE BEACH.

The "classic Hawaiian beach house" -style interior decor is tastefully designed by Fine Design Interiors of Waimea and featured in West Hawaii Today. Home features Mayumi Oda original art in the living room.

Beaches and Touring the sights of the Island: Puako is conveniently located for visiting the numerous sights of the Big Island from north to south. Numerous Beaches and resorts are within 5 - 20 minutes away from Hale Malia. Closest public beaches: '69' Beach in Waialea Bay (5 minutes) , Hapuna Beach (10 minutes) Driving times to some sights of interest: City of Refuge (south), 1 hr 45 min, Captain Cook/Kealakekukua Bay 1/1/2 hr, Kailua Kona 30 min, Kona airport, 25 min., Waimea 20 min., Hawi/ Waipio Valley 1 hour, Hilo/ Hawaiian TropicalBotanical Gardens 1 hr, Volcanoes Park, 1 1/2 hr.

Puako is also a great choice for vacations, because it boasts the highest number of sunny days (and the lowest annual rainfall) in the entire state of Hawaii. In fact, frequently it may be raining on the nearby beaches south of us and as you drive back to Puako it is all sunny and clear!!

Property manager

Kirsi Tiemroth

Premier Host

Languages

English, Finnish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Beautiful sunset. Photo taken just 20 feet from cottage!

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

No large gatherings, no commercial activity

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside the house.

No noise 9 pm to 8 am. During non-quiet hours sound shall not be more excessive than otherwise associated with a residential area.

A waiver of Liability relating to Covid 19 must be signed by each guest in order for the rental agreement to be valid.

A signed rental agreement must be forwarded to us on VRBO before the booking becomes valid. The Agreement is emailed to you after booking request.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: No large gatherings, no commercial activity

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

Property Registration Number GE-055-341-8752-01, TA-055-341-8752-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Hapuna Beach State Park 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.

Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

Puako Beach - 19 min walk
Waialea Beach - 5 min drive
Hapuna Beach State Park - 9 min drive
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 16 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Kona Tap Room - 17 min drive
Lagoon Grill - 18 min drive
Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - 12 min drive
Island Hopper Taproom - 13 min drive
Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'My Favorite Place on Earth' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'My Favorite Place on Earth'?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'My Favorite Place on Earth'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'My Favorite Place on Earth' located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Puako Bay and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Hapuna Beach State Park. Puako Beach and Waialea Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

23 March 2024

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

Beautiful spot

This little cottage was great for a couple - wonderful back yard with great lounges and a perfect place to relax, enjoy the ocean, and watch whales. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a few kitchen supplies like oil or seasonings and maybe foil or wrap. Otherwise the kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B., Delphi Indiana

19 March 2024

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

Always a great stay

If you are looking for a laid back, restful and quiet place to stay on the Big Island, this is it! We’ve stayed here many times and it never disappoints. Puako is such a delightful area. Clean, comfy and laid back. Thank you and we hope to come back someday!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

4 March 2024

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

A beautiful holiday in Puako

Hale Malia is a darling bungalow in a beautiful setting. A perfect place to watch whales and the ocean while sipping coffee! The bungalow is very clean, well equipped and charmingly decorated. The owner was very available, and proactive, when we had a small problem. Dreamy!

Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

25 February 2024

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

Really loved it!

We really enjoyed our time staying here. We have stayed in Puako before and found this place to have absolutely everything we needed. We’d love to return!!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024