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Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5124.8 sq m
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Waimea, HI
- Place, Puako Beach1 min walk
- Place, Puako Bay1 min walk
- Place, Waialea Beach4 min drive
- Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Double Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
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Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number TA-088-567-6032-01, GE-088-567-6032-01
About the area
Puako
Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is 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.
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. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Waimea, HI
What's nearby
- Puako Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Puako Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Waialea Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
- Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
- Mauna Kea Beach - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- CanoeHouse - 14 min drive
- Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - 3 min drive
- Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - 11 min drive
- Ikena Landing - 10 min drive
- Copper Bar - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
23 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Theodore K.
10 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First trip to Hawaii
Theodore K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Charles D.
26 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple, relaxing place
Charles D.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Carl F.
10 August 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Carl F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Archival
8/10 Good
Diana V.
12 May 2017
Excellent Location
Diana V.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peggy M.
9 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect, private feeling location
Peggy M.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Craig K.
13 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, special stay.
Craig K.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra S.
25 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place on the beach if you are looking for quiet and relaxation
Debra S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
linda s.
25 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful!
linda s.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan A.
9 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique & Unforgettable Experience
Jonathan A.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Paul S.
1 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Paul S.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
orna s.
17 December 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach
orna s.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katie M.
11 February 2019
Beautiful location and cute hawaiian house
Katie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Archival
8/10 Good
Octavia C.
24 February 2017
Authentic Old Hawaii
Octavia C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
3 January 2016
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Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brenda M.
3 January 2016
Clean Comfortable House in Great Location
Brenda M.
Archival
8/10 Good
21 February 2014
Very nice beach front
Archival
10/10 Excellent
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14 February 2014
Wonderful Vacation Spot
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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 a small, quaint oceanfront community on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island 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 visiting 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, first class restaurants, shops and world class golf courses. Kohala Divers 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 choose, with the exception of the volcano which is a 3 hour drive.
Puako Beach is a combination of tide pools and patches of coral sand, but there are several fabulous white sand beaches just a few 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. There is great surfing spot called Paniau at the end of Puako Beach Drive. When the surf is not happening, fantastic snorkeling and scuba diving will entertain you with beautiful green sea turtle, eagle rays, brightly colored tropical fish and one of the most glorious coral reefs in the world.
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 50 minutes, Waimea 20 minutes, Hilo 1½ hours, Captain Cook, coffee country, 1¼ hours, Hawi and Polulu Valley 20-30 minutes.
Puako is conveniently located for visiting 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, first class restaurants, shops and world class golf courses. Kohala Divers 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 choose, with the exception of the volcano which is a 3 hour drive.
Puako Beach is a combination of tide pools and patches of coral sand, but there are several fabulous white sand beaches just a few 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. There is great surfing spot called Paniau at the end of Puako Beach Drive. When the surf is not happening, fantastic snorkeling and scuba diving will entertain you with beautiful green sea turtle, eagle rays, brightly colored tropical fish and one of the most glorious coral reefs in the world.
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 50 minutes, Waimea 20 minutes, Hilo 1½ hours, Captain Cook, coffee country, 1¼ hours, Hawi and Polulu Valley 20-30 minutes.
What makes this property unique
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 150 feet from your doors
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 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!
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 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!
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