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Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT ESTATE. All Oceanview bedrooms, Large courtyard Pool.

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The Home of the Hula Moon seen from the ocean at sunset. Aloha!
Large private swimming pool in the courtyard of the home
The pool is about four feet deep and large enough for swimming laps.
Magical evenings at the pool.
Enter through the courtyard into the home

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 9464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Puako, HI
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Waikoloa, HI (WKL-Waikoloa Heliport)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Aloha Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Kohala bedroom

1 King Bed

Kona Bedroom

1 King Bed

Turtle Bedroom

3 Single Beds

Upstairs Office

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Aloha Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Kohala Downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Kona downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Toilet

Turtle Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT ESTATE. All Oceanview bedrooms, Large courtyard Pool.

Stately and serene, THE HOME OF THE HULA MOON is one of the most beautiful contemporary oceanfront properties in PUAKO. Each bedroom has a perfect ocean view. Located near the end of the road, you will enjoy year-round sunsets and privacy.

Puako has the best beach weather on the Big Island. Stunning sunsets, views of Maui, and an infinity lawn to the ocean. Plus a large courtyard pool. There is lots of room for a large family and friends at this apx. 5000/7000 sq. foot home on the beach.

We do not have Air Conditioning, but the large ceiling fans, and ocean breezes keep it very pleasant.

We don't allow weddings, events, receptions or any type of workshops at our home so please don't ask to be the exception, because we won't rent to you.

The home has a large infinity lawn and there is no barrier between the house and the ocean, therefore, please note the layout of the property and think about the people in your group, especially children, prior to booking this vacation rental.

All vacation rentals must have a STVR permit from the County of Hawaii in order to be a rental. We were among the first to receive ours, so we are in full compliance. STVR-19-349600, NUCR-21-0441.

Please see my generic "for reference only" contract attached under rates for details. You will need to sign a waiver and a case specific contract in order to finalize your booking at The Hula Moon and once you book, I will email that contract to you.

Back to the fun stuff.

As you enter through the gates, lush tropical plantings enhance the large courtyard swimming pool and generous lanai. The pool is usually between 79 and 86 degrees depending on the season. The pool is less than 4 feet deep.

THE HOME OF THE HULA MOON is designed so that every room has a magnificent view of the ocean, you will love the open and airy feeling of this large large contemporary home.

HULA MOON offers gracious living in a relaxed atmosphere. So, including the covered lanais, you have almost 7000 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space. The two-story Great Room is very inviting with wonderful views of the ocean. The beautiful oceanside lanai has a dining table for 8 to 10. The lanai also has large chairs for relaxing and a punee for lounging. There is a built-in bar. We have a small sandy beach just to the left of our home, which great for playing with the kids. People often snorkel in the tide pools in front of the house at high tide.

You will enjoy watching the humpback whales in season, spinner dolphins, and green sea turtles from the house. The Puako reef offers some of the best snorkeling and walk-in scuba diving on the Big Island. We are located between two beach access points so you will have very few people along the beach, walking past our home.

We have four large bedrooms with maximum privacy. The Kona and Kohala suites are on the main floor and both have stunning ocean views and doors that open onto the lanai. Each suite has been beautifully appointed with new King mattresses and new linens. Both have large bathrooms with a separate dressing area and a large "open air" but enclosed shower filled with tropical plants.

The two spacious upstairs bedrooms have expansive ocean views and a private lanai that runs the length of the house. The Aloha suite has a new King bed and a new punee (Hawaiian twin bed) for relaxing. The Turtle suite has new Twin beds (that can be made into a KING Bed) and a daybed . The Turtle suite is a great room choice for the kids, or for parents who want to sleep with their child. Of course, it is also perfect for for friends to share. Both upstairs bedrooms have bathrooms with large walk-in showers.

Each bedroom has a TV set. There are 6 televisions with many premium cable channels throughout the house. We still have one DVD player, usually, and we have a large selection of DVD movies in the Living room cabinets.

There are ceiling fans, portable fans and louvered windows in every room. There is No AIR CONDITIONING but if you leave the louvers open it remains cool and comfortable. Every bed has a blanket plus a quilt or comforter which guests often need at night.

If you have business to attend to, we have several work stations. We have good wifi coverage on the property and it's the best that Spectrum has to offer. The internet is great for streaming and most work but it’s not meant for realtime gaming or other low-latency tasks. Guests may not unplug the modem, the router or the sync modules which are there to increase coverage. If you do this, you may shut down the system and it will be down until my IT person can get to the home. He charges $195 per hour, so call me or your concierge before trying to "burp" the system, otherwise, expect a delay and an invoice.

The upstairs double office has a printer that you are welcome to use to copy papers. There is paper and spare ink in the drawer. There is also another punee (Hawaiian lounging bed) for relaxing. This can sleep an adult or teen if someone needs to sleep separately, but let us know well in advance if this is anticipated, so we can make it up properly.

I am sorry to have to remind you of this, but please note, you may NOT take the mattresses off the beds and move them into different parts of the home or outdoors. And please do not move the indoor chairs outdoors, or vice versa.

Extra housekeeping, in-home massage, kayak rentals, catering and more can be arranged locally so please ask our concierge. We will do our best to give you some options so that you can make the arrangements for your perfect Puako experience!

By the way, in the bathrooms, we provide hand soap and bar soap for our guests, but we do not provide shampoo or conditioner so please bring your own.

HULA MOON is a welcoming home where visitors can feel like a local. Just follow these simple rules and you will become part of our ohana of happy guests.

HULA MOON is professionally managed by the owner and her staff. This is my second home and our only vacation rental property, and it shows in our attention to details. We want you to respect and love Hula Moon the way that we do.

This property is compliant with Hawaii Tax Act 326. We collect and pay our Hawaii GET and TAT taxes. Our tax ID numbers are: W25465279-01.
GE 152-401-5104-01.

Please include your correct Phone Number, when making an inquiry. This is very important to us as we cannot continue to respond to you without it.

Welcome to the HOME OF THE HULA MOON in lovely Puako.
Warmest Aloha.

Property manager

Gail (owner) Christian "Niki" (concierge)
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Our pool and the ocean require constant supervison
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Events

No events allowed
No Weddings, Workshops, Events etc. at my home.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$1000 from your deposit if you smoke inside
Please don't move indoor furniture outdoors or vice versa. $250 penalty.Advise of rug stains, spills, floor damage ASAP to lessen your repair costs.
Delicate septic system, don't flush wipes, fem. products: $850 pumping fee if you clog it. $500 fine for changing pool settings/removing pool sweep.
Renter and parents of minors must sign/return my contract,waiver before arrival. Quiet hours are 8pm to 8am. 9 guests max. No parties or loud music

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 Weddings, Workshops, Events etc. at my home.
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number W25465279-01, GE-152-401-5104-01, 690060200000

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 in the mountains and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Great 4-D Movie Ride and Manta Ray Point are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Puako, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mauna Lani Beach - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 19 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 22 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Tap Room - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT ESTATE. All Oceanview bedrooms, Large courtyard Pool. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT ESTATE. All Oceanview bedrooms, Large courtyard Pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT ESTATE. All Oceanview bedrooms, Large courtyard Pool.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT ESTATE. All Oceanview bedrooms, Large courtyard Pool.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT ESTATE. All Oceanview bedrooms, Large courtyard Pool. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Puako Beach, Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Waialea Beach. Francis H.I'i Brown North Golf Course and Francis H.I'i Brown South Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

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

Serene

Very well maintained. Very clean. Tastefully furnished. Beautiful Artwork. Fully equipped. An unforgettable stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Beachfront serenity

The Home of the Hula Moon was a beautiful place to relax, enjoying the ocean views, scents, and sounds. We saw basking sea turtles, spinner dolphins, and even a whale spout from the lanai. The neighborhood was quiet. The pool area was secluded with gorgeous landscaping and the pool was a perfect temperature for cooling off.The home is spacious, comfortable, immaculately clean, and the artwork was an unexpected bonus. The family had plenty of room and the showers were superb. The owner and concierge were quick to answer questions and to make recommendations for local restaurants and activities. Overall, it was the best VRBO experience the family has had, and we hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney A.

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

Vacation

The property is in excellent condition and offers stunning ocean views.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Highly recommend

The house, neighborhood, and location are amazing. This is truly a phenomenal gathering spot and an excellent way to experience the big island. We would highly recommend for friends and family gatherings. We travelled with small children and would book again without hesitation.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Beautiful Location and Property

Exactly as advertised. Beautiful property, great location and laid back vibes. Our family enjoyed it tremendously and highly recommend to any and all guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

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

Turtle Heaven

My family and I had a wonderful time, and we already want to go back. We went snorkeling almost every day, took sunset walks (saw eagle rays and squid), swam in the pool, ate outside. The weather was perfect (Thanksgiving).and the house lacked for nothing (extra refrigerators came in handy). The hosts took very good care of us - giving us tips and making sure everything was OK. Each night we had about 6 or 7 turtles right in front of the house on a rock.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara I.

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

Lovely Stay -

We had a great time with family. Property was amazing and Niki could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Family vacation

It was a perfect house for the 8 of us ( three generations). It is a beautiful house, location and setting. The host was fantastic and we have no complaints.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Beautiful House and Location

Great property for our group. The pool was great to have. Turtles everywhere on the beach, rocks and when snorkeling out front. Quiet neighborhood. Great snorkeling out front and down the road where paid tours go…. Everything we needed for cooking meals and nice to have a spare fridge for all our drinks. All communications were great! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

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

Beautiful Home & View

The house was beautiful and very well furnished. Wonderful view from the house and the terrific back porch. This house and rental experience was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Fantastic Stay

What a beautiful location and home. Our 3 kids, their grandparents and my husband and I greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

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

Beautiful Puako house on the ocean

Hula Moon is a wonderful house for a family of 10! The location, close to the ocean with a beautiful large lawn and deck, is perfect! There is exceptional art work all around the house. Everything is quality -- high end kitchen (+ 3 refrigerators!) with plentiful supplies -- sitting areas everywhere and a wrap around upstairs deck. All the rooms have a direct view of the ocean and sunsets.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyle V.

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

Beautiful house

I cannot say enough about this place. This is the second time we have stayed there. We absolutely love it. The whale, turtle watching is the best.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Premium accomodations

Well appointed kitchen, bathrooms, outdoor living spaces and extras (coolers, beach bags, beach chairs, beach towels) that made the vacation extra relaxing. The home comfortably suited our family of 10 with beds for 4 children and 3 large bedrooms, walk in closets, outdoor rain showers for 3 couples. The home is expertly decorated and furnished with quality seating and conversation areas. A truly beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

Another incredible family vacation

This is our second time vacationing at the Hula Moon and as soon as we returned home we booked it again for next year. The home is absolutely gorgeous with incredible views. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with everything you could possibly need to cook with. Our favorite pastime was relaxing on the beautiful lanai. Thank you Gail and Nikki for another wonderful vacation!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

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

Puako Beach home

Beautiful home in a wonderful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

W Thomas T., Prescott, AZ

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

Excellent retreat

Perfect place for our annual family vacation (6 adults and 4 kids). First class, luxurious accommodation and excellent support and service. We hated to leave.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jen f.

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

Another Fabulous Stay in Serene Puako

Everything regarding the Home of the Hula Moon is sublime. Niki and Leo were responsive and awesome. We hope to return again and again. Mahalo for another memorable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan b.

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

Wonderful home

This was a wonderful home right on the water. The views are spectacular and the neighborhood is quite and friendly. Great communication with both the property manager and owner. We loved our stay and look forward to returning in the near future. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

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

Perfect in Hawaii

This home was absolutely as advertised. Spectacular accommodations and location with great, attentive hosts. We could not have been happier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

amazing

we just spend a week at the House of the Hula Moon and it was wonderful. The house is even better in person and the location is perfect. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you for such a wonderful week!

10/10 Excellent

Alexander R., New York, NY

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

Wonderful Stay

We travel widely, and this is the cleanest VRBO we've ever stayed in. You can tell the owner really cares about and for the property. Energetically quiet and beautiful location. The owner and property manager were very helpful & responsive. We highly recommend Hula Moon, and plan to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D., Seattle, WA

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

Amazing

Incredibly relaxing and tranquil location...this house has everything, including an amazing kitchen with every tool a chef would want!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Glorious retreat

My daughter and I celebrated her birthday in this gorgeous estate..it is so perfect we did not want to leave ...everything immaculate ..large pool..grassy backyard ..we can't wIt to tell all our friends about this special spot

10/10 Excellent

Lyle V.

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

Best house on Puako Beach

The house was very clean. We had been planning this trip for a year and was not disappointed. We had an age range of 3-56 and could not have been happier. Beautiful view, sunsets.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gail (owner) Christian "Niki" (concierge)

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I came to Puako 30 years ago and the community retains its laid-back friendly atmosphere. There is something magical about the Big Island and if you spend a little while in Puako you will feel the 'mana' and aloha spirit of this special location.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful home. Every bedroom and living space has a fabulous ocean view and we have excellent cross ventilation throughout. The pool area is protected so it is warm and sunny. We are NOT located near a public beach access so our house is very private and more protected than homes built on a beach access.

What makes this property unique

Puako has the finest sunny and dry climate year round. The reef is full of fish and sea turtles rest in front of our house almost daily.

Our home was built so that every bedroom has a gorgeous ocean view. The home is perfect for a generational family or a few friends. There is almost 7000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor living so you can always find a private place to relax. We enjoy year-round sunsets and quiet friendly neighbors.

We swim in front of the house with manta rays, and dolphins, and buy fresh fish directly from the fishermen at the nearby harbor. We get freshly baked bread and organic produce at the Waimea farmers' market and buy orchid plants and fresh papayas from a woman down the road. The Huli Huli BBQ truck on the weekends is the best and it is located up the hill in Waimea.

THE HOME OF THE HULA MOON will be your own private paradise during your visit to the Big Island. Join our ohana of happy guests.

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