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Nearly beachfront, peaceful bungalow at the reef. Snorkel, swim, lounge, nap.

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Quiet bungalow, beneath the monkey pod tree, set back from drive.
Exterior
Large front yard, set back from street, beneath monkey pod tree.
Front yard, toward reef.  Amazing monkey pod tree for shade.
Private backyard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nearly beachfront, peaceful bungalow at the reef. Snorkel, swim, lounge, nap.

Peaceful cottage getaway at the reef. Enjoy a slice of Hawaiiana in the heart of the South Kohala Coast. Quiet, midcentury modern, newly refreshed cottage just steps from sand beaches, lava tidepools, snorkel, dive, swim, boogie, nap, picnic, beachcomb, walking, cycling, more napping? A truly special spot unlike any other on the Big Island. Aloha! Required: Government issued ID, 2 positive reviews and agreement to House Rules in order to confirm booking request.
We are located in a beautiful, quiet, residential neighborhood, on the reef, at the South Kohala coastline. 1.5 blocks to Puako General Store for snacks, sandwiches, drinks, ice and more. 2 miles to Wailea Bay (great snorkeling), 4 miles to sandy Hapuna Beach (swim, boogie, walk, jog, sunbathe), 9 mi to Waikoloa Beach Resort, 7 mi to Mauna Lani Resort-both offering shopping, dining, and beach access. 30 min from the airport, 45 min from Kona/Kailua and 30 min to wonderful Waimea (farmers market, fine dining, shopping, Kona Coffee, cool down). We provide; beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrella, beach towels. Unparalleled hiking in our 13 climates, 5 volcanos, two of which are the tallest mountains on earth, over 4000 square miles to explore. Uncrowded and unspoiled. Night skies of constellations, comets, meteors, without light pollution just outside your backdoor. Tropical birds, neighborhood turkeys, turtles, whales and porpoise, manta and abundant sea creatures.
We do have a television, however, if the tv is broken or the remote is lost it may not be repaired during your stay. Mahalo.

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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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Rutgers Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Anna Ranch Heritage Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puako Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 11 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hālani - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - ‬13 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. Very close to Hapuna beach, Mauna Kea beach, waikaloa, and across the street from a restaurant icy beach with frequent sea turtle visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This modest cottage on a Puako drive was a perfect retreat for me. I spent the holidays with my daughters in-laws who own a home nearby , and I had a cozy place to have some privacy during all the fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2026
Mahalo for your stay and we hope you return to this bit of heaven soon. Holly says Aloha and Happy New Year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shady property in a quiet area of Puako and close to everything. Public shoreline beach access nearby and an easy walk away. The General Store is close by and has hearty sandwiches for lunch. It was a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we had the best time. it was perfect from the meet and greet to the departure. would so rent again. thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time at the cottage What a relaxing stay felt like we lived in Hawaii Holly was so nice and showed us everything we needed to know. Would definitely love to come back and stay longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Mahalo for your kind words, Peter. What lovely guests and hope to see y’all again soon. Elizabeth and Holly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Great Spot off the beaten path

We had a great experience. The location put close to all our favorite beaches.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2025
Aloha Mark! Mahalo for being great guests and glad you had a great experience! Come back soon. Elizabeth
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great place

Wonderful bungalow…Off the beaten path yet close enough to visit sites of the island. Enjoyed the wild life!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis T.

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

Great stay

Lots of sea turtles at the beach 5 min walk. What fun
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi F.

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

On island for a baby shower.

Super easy check in check out process. Location in Puako is a favorite spot for sure. Little Puako Store has everything you’d need. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 February 2024
Mahalo for being a great guest, Jodi! We hope you have a wonderful 2024 and take good care. Warmest Aloha, Elizabeth
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great little cottage!

The property is immaculately detailed from appliances to artwork to furnishings. Being tucked into its own little lot across from the shoreline provides the ability to enjoy the Big Island while minimizing exposure to the large tourist crowd. It is perfectly sized for a couple! We thoroughly enjoyed barbecuing fresh fish daily on the grill and relaxed to stars at night. Wonderfully relaxing!!!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Aloha David. Holly and I are so pleased you had a great stay! Mahalo and hope to see you both again in Puako. Thank you for your kind words. Elizabeth
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roseann W.

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

Peaceful Old Hawaii Experience

I wanted to stay in a quiet place close to the ocean that felt like Hawaii, not a resort. We got wild pigs in the backyard, a gecko in our cottage who chirped each day, and wild turkeys sharing our walk to the ocean, which is right across the street. Sunsets were amazing and we finally saw the green flash, which we had been chasing for years. Cottage is just right for 2 people and we loved our daily morning coffee on the lanai surrounded by birdsong. One of the best beaches on the Big Island, Hapuna, is a very short distance away. The location, just off Hwy 19, gave us access to anywhere else we wanted to go and is barely 30 minutes from the airport. Beware of 2 very noisy roosters who woke us each morning!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2025
Mahalo for your kind words, Roseann. Mother Nature is certainly a highlight in our lovely wild environment. We are so delighted you were embraced by the spirit and tenderness of our special paradise including the diversity of creatures within our Ohana. That rooster Romeo is a narcissistic fella carrying out his duty within the neighborhood as if voted deputy AND mayor! Warmest aloha for you all in 2025. Mahalo for being such lovely guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Puako Beach Rocks!

Great location if you want to be near the beach! Puako has several beach access points, each with their own charm for hanging by the water - a lot of Lava/coral so do not expect "swimming beaches". Head to the end of the road to the park for fabulous sunsets! House was as it looked - newly remodeled and quite charming. As the photos indicate, the bedroom is completely open to the living room. Furniture is not the most comfortable and a dresser would be handy. The location does not allow for much of a breeze so the AC is very handy. House was outfitted nicely - kitchen utensils, beach chairs, etc. Also, plenty of soap, tp, etc for our 2-week stay. Enjoy!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Peace in Puako

Beautiful home, steps from the water. Well-equipped kitchen, plenty of beach gear, gorgeous, peaceful front- and backyards. Perfect home and location for our stay in Puako. Photos are accurate!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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