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Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT estate. Large Courtyard Pool. All 4 Oceanview Bedrooms

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A two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
A two-story building with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and various plants.
A pool area with a pergola, lounge chairs, and tropical plants.
A wooden staircase with a view of a pool and outdoor seating area.
A spacious room with a view of the ocean, featuring a large window, wicker furniture, and a tropical-themed rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Puako Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Porch or veranda
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Puako, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Puakō Petroglyph Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Anaehoomalu Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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

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About the area

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Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is in the mountains and on 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. Great 4-D Movie Ride and Manta Ray Point are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Puako, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Puakō Petroglyph Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Anaehoomalu Beach - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Waikola Village Golf Club - 24 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Tap Room - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lagoon Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Orchid Marketplace - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company (Lagoon Tower) - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT estate. Large Courtyard Pool. All 4 Oceanview Bedrooms have a pool?

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

Is Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT estate. Large Courtyard Pool. All 4 Oceanview Bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT estate. Large Courtyard Pool. All 4 Oceanview Bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT estate. Large Courtyard Pool. All 4 Oceanview Bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT estate. Large Courtyard Pool. All 4 Oceanview Bedrooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene PUAKO BEACHFRONT estate. Large Courtyard Pool. All 4 Oceanview Bedrooms 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

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. 149 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful waterfront house by a reef with turtles. Nice pool. Will return again
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We are always happy to have you and your family here. And you have made another booking! That is great. We are here for you if you have any questions, but you are ohana at this point and you know just about everything about the house and the area. Sent with aloha-
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay at Home of the Hula Moon. It is heavenly! The home is always clean and comfortable, with everything we needed. The ocean life and tide pools right outside are so spectacular! Our family loves this special place and looks forward to the next time we can stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. We love that you keep returning to Hula Moon and I always appreciate that you take such good care of my home. You are welcome back any time. You are part of our ohana of wonderful guests. Sent with aloha- G
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at Hula Moon! Our group of six was very comfortable—each bedroom and bathroom was beautifully set up with fresh linens and amazing ocean views.The home was spotless, tastefully decorated, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed and plenty of space to gather.The concierge was a wonderful bonus—checking in regularly and offering helpful local tips.We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you for your kind words. I am happy that everything was comfortable for you and that you enjoyed it. Because it is our second home, I try to keep it in great condition, so it is nice to be appreciated. You were very tidy and you are certainly welcome to return at any time. Sent with aloha-
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure joy for me and my family. Magical place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2026
Thank you so much. We also enjoy welcoming new families to our home. Welcome to our ohana of happy guests. Please think of us for future travels. Sent with aloha!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay here. The location is great. Turtles everywhere, easy to spot whales and right on the beach. House is large and clean with a great kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2026
Thank you! It is always a pleasure to host you and your family at Hula Moon. Thanks for being part of our happy ohana and come back anytime! Sent with aloha.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was amazing. Very well laid out for our family. We had three generations staying. I was impressed with how quiet the home was other than hearing the ocean outside. The home had all of the amenities and items we needed for lots of home-cooked meals, and time together at the house. Gail and Nikki were amazing hosts and always answered questions promptly. We named one of the lava rocks that came up during low tide turtle rock as every night there were anywhere from a couple to 10 turtles. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
I am so happy that your family enjoyed your time at Hula Moon. It is a great generational home, and I appreciate your kind words. You were very tidy too! Thanks for taking great care of my home and welcome to our ohana of happy guests. Come back again. Sent with aloha-
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

We had everything we needed, the home was beautiful and host was very helpful with recommendations. Everyone had plenty of space to relax. My son loved watching the turtles every morning. Highly recommended, best placed we've stayed on vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad that your family was able to get together in Hawaii for your holiday. We enjoyed hosting you and thank you for taking great care of my home. Please think of us if you return to the island in the future, we would like to welcome you back to Hula Moon. Sent with aloha-
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs something for the whole family including a welcome gift for each child. The view was fantastic. The home is welcoming and comfortable. The guide book in advance was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2025
Thank you for your kind words. I am so happy that your family enjoyed my home. Think of us again if you return to the Big Island and welcome to our ohana of happy guests. Sent with aloha.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property are stunning and Niki was incredibly helpful. We had an absolutely lovely holiday and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
Thank you Kate. I am so happy that you enjoyed your holiday at Hula Moon. Thank you for being such considerate guests. We would love to welcome you back in the near future. Sent with aloha, Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2023
Thank you Jenny. We are so glad that your family had a great time at Hula Moon in wonderful Puako. Welcome to our ohana of happy guests and if your travels bring you to the island please consider my home again. We appreciate guests like you. Sent with aloha, Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2024
Thank you Barbara. We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit to Hula Moon, Yes, Niki and the whole staff are great and I appreciate your saying that. Please come back again! Sent with aloha, Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed Thanksgiving 2025 at Hula Moon and couldn’t have loved it more! Gail is an excellent host and was so kind and helpful in us planning our first trip to the Big Island. Nikki was a helpful host on island for us and shared some great tips to help us have a wonderful trip. We didn’t end up exploring as much of the island as we planned because our 4 boys wanted to stay and enjoy low tide there at the beach off the backyard. We couldn’t get enough of the turtles and exploring the tide pools. The house had the best stocked kitchen of all the vacation rentals we’ve stayed at! They had everything we needed to be able to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner there at the house. We can’t wait to come back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. We love to help our guests discover the island. There is a lot to see but many people find that it is really nice to just enjoy the house and everything the tide pools and ocean have to offer. We are very fortunate that the sea turtles congregate out front. You took great care of my home, so welcome to our ohana of happy guests. Please come back anytime. Sent with aloha-
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puako Beach home

Beautiful home in a wonderful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2021
Thank you Veronica. We are happy that you enjoyed your time at Hula Moon and I appreciate that you left the home so tidy. Please think of us in the future if you return to the Big Island. Sent with aloha- Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2025
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad that you enjoyed Hula Moon. If you return to the island, please consider us for your vacation in the future. We appreciate guests like you and your family. Sent with aloha- Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2024
Thank you Jack. We really appreciate your positive review, and I am happy that you all enjoyed your stay at my home. If you return to the Big Island, please keep us in mind, We welcome return guests like you and your family. Sent with aloha, Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
Dear Thomas- Thank you for your kind words. We really enjoyed hosting your family and I am happy that everyone had a good time. Welcome to our ohana of happy guests and please return again some time. Sent with aloha- Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family group of 10 (2 children) stayed at this beautiful ocean and beach front home. It met the needs of each of our family members. From the readers in the group to the adventure seekers, everyone found the property enjoyable. Each room was beautifully decorated, had a clear view of the ocean, and had a bathroom either connected to the room or right outside the room. As a mom of the two children I appreciated the locking screen doors, fully equipped kitchen, and loads of beach items (chairs, umbrella, toys, and more). As a family we found all the common spaces to be great for gathering and making memories. From the backyard we saw turtles, tiny fish, beautiful birds, and whales! It was a perfect trip and we plan to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. We really appreciate it. Welcome to our ohana of happy guests! am glad that your family enjoyed our home and all that Puako and the island has to offer. Please return if your travels bring you back to the Big Island. Sent with aloha-
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week-long stay with our family, which included two small children. The house is immaculate, and the pictures do not do it justice. The views are absolutely stunning. The property is in a perfect location, with easy access to restaurants and beautiful beaches. We loved Hapuna Beach and made great use of the beach chairs provided at the house. Gail and her concierge team were extremely accommodating and provided excellent recommendations. We even had a chef come to the home and hired a family photographer. We enjoyed watching sea turtles from the back porch and were lucky enough to spot a whale! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2025
Thank you for your kind review. I am always so happy to have guests who treat my home like their own. You are always welcome back to Hula Moon. So if your travels bring you back, please consider us again. I am glad that you had lovely beach weather and that you saw one of the early whales from our lanai. That's so much fun. Sent with aloha- G
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Thank you for your kind words, Walter. It is a pleasure to host lovely guests like you. I hope that your travels bring you back to the Big Island and to Hula Moon. Sent with aloha, Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Aloha Kevin, thank you for your kind words. When you told me that your 6 year old granddaughter learned to snorkel in our pool and that she then went into the ocean to snorkel for the first time, it made me so happy. I am glad that Hula Moon was able to provide such a wonderful experience for her and for all of you. We love to host families like yours. Sent with aloha- Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Nick. We are delighted that you and your family enjoyed Hula Moon and wonderful Puako. We are always happy to know that our visitors would consider booking with us again. Welcome to our ohana of happy guests. Sent with aloha- Gail
Archival

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you Satya! We would love to have you and your family return to the Home of the Hula Moon. Warmest aloha from our ohana to yours.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2022
Dear Josh- Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host your family at Hula Moon and we hope that if you return to the Big Island that you will stay with us again. You took very good care of everything. Welcome to our ohana! Sent with aloha- Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Thank you for your kind words Lyle. We are so happy to continue to host lovely guests like you. Please think of us if you return to the Big Island. Sent with aloha, Gail
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Incredible Vacation

This is our third time staying at the Hula Moon. As soon as you enter you are greeted with an unbelievable view of the ocean, we saw whales and turtles everyday during our 2 week visit. There is plenty of space for everyone to gather as well as having individual privacy. I can’t wait to plan our next visit..I miss the sound of the ocean lulling me to sleep each night. Thank you Gail and Niki for another amazing family vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thank you Monica. We are always happy when we know that you are coming to the Hula Moon. You are part of our ohana and we love guests like you who enjoy the property and who take such good care of it while you are there. Come back anytime. Sent with aloha- Gail
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