Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean and lush greenery.
A two-story wooden house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a chair, a fan, and a window.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, seating, and a bar.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen island, bar stools, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Puako Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Puako Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waialea Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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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. Manta Ray Point and Great 4-D Movie Ride are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Map
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 - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hico - Hawaiian Coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Juice 101 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Market - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hālani - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako on 30 October 2026 start from NZ$6,327, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela holiday home is steps from Puako Bay and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mauna Kea Beach. Puako Beach and Waialea Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable restful stay

Had a lovely time. We love the house just as it is, with the more genuine Hawaiian feel. Thanks for a great visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First trip to Hawaii

Amazing beach access. Beautiful mornings and sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Simple, relaxing place

Relaxing and scenic, except for feral pigs running around the house at night
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The location is A, but this older property desperately needs a lot more TLC on the things you can control in order to make it a more comfortable experience. I love an older Puako home that retains the area history, but termite damage, cleanliness, internal cobwebs, broken slider doors, broken window louvers, and outdated kitchen cookware, plates, bowls, glasses, etc, need major upgrades. We sincerely appreciated staying there, but definitely wouldn’t pay to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Thanks for the review. We were surprised as to why you did not contact us with the issues you were having. The sliders do work as we make sure they work. The many guest that have posted reviews for this home have left great reviews as this is one of the only affordable original oceanfront homes in Puako left for renters. The cleanliness will be reviewed with the cleaning people. Additionally, we have asked the owners for more kitchenware as warranted. We would have definitely come by to help you and provide what you need. We ask every guests to provide us comments and suggestions.
Archival

8/10 Good

Excellent Location

Pros: this house has a perfect location on the beach with a nice and shady yard. Cons: as the other reviewers have said, the house is a bit run down and dark inside. In particular, I found the kitchen really outdated and hard to cook in. There were lots of mismatched pots and pans and appliances. And, the stove top is uneven. The living area and eating nook need additional lighting. We had to read with headlamps. However, even with the cons mentioned above, I would go back again. I just loved the location and the house was comfortable despite the issues mentioned above.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect, private feeling location

We loved the private feel of the beach and ocean in front of us - wonderful tide pools at low tide and beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, special stay.

The owners have provided guests with a very well equipped property which is wonderfully well located and has excellent support from property manager. The property could use a few improvements for security purposes (difficult to secure one of the sliding glass doors), and cosmetics (oil the cabinets) but otherwise it is a great representative of "old Hawaii". We would definitely request to stay their again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place on the beach if you are looking for quiet and relaxation

The house is neat, clean, and we were welcomed with snacks, lights on, and Hawaiian music when we arrived after dark. The kitchen had all the amenities we needed and did not seem outdated as someone had previously stated. We totally enjoyed our visit. We loved getting up in the morning and seeing turtles out on the lava rocks during low tide. It's quiet and peaceful here. There are boogie boards, fishing rods and beach chairs to use. This place is on the smaller size, but you are on the deck or out at the beach so much you dont really notice it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful!

The bungalow is low-key and unpretentious- but is VERY, VERY comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped - and the house has more than enough quality linens and towels. The WiFi and cable work well. BUT - who wants to spend any time inside? We explored the tide pools and snorkeled with reef fish and juvenile sea turtles. We always came back to the house (we went horseback riding and did a couple of scuba dives) for the sunset. The property managers are very responsive. The only bad thing was that we should have booked 2 weeks.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique & Unforgettable Experience

My wife & I have been fortunate to visit the islands on a number of occasions but we've never experienced anything like the stay we just had at this property. Our trip was to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary so we were looking for something fun & unique. This is the closest we will ever get (or want to get) to feeling like Robinson Crusoe lost in a oceanside jungle paradise. The area is extremely quiet/private feeling and is teeming with life both on the shore & in the ocean. Is the actual property a bit older and worn down? Yes....you have to adjust expectations accordingly & not expect the most modern fixtures. The newer king bed in the oceanside bedroom was extremely comfortable & we both got lots of rest. We found ourselves reluctant to leave the property during our stay & spent most of our time at the beach side table or on the large deck....and we both loved our time there. Already looking forward to getting back some day!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Beautiful location and a quiet neighborhood. This is an old house with old amenities. Property managers were great to work with.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach

Whale watching from the back yard Great sunsets Breeze!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location and cute hawaiian house

This was our second year renting this great beach house and it was wonderful again this year! Easy check in and check out. Great snorkelling and whale watching right from the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Authentic Old Hawaii

We loved, loved loved the location and being in this beautiful spot on the water. And loved that it felt like a comfortable old shoe of a house- just funky enough. I would have liked more lights inside and some updates in the house- feels like it hasn't been touched in many years- but we spent our days exploring the different beaches and our evenings watching gorgeous sunsets and on the porch dining and playing games. Quiet street for walking and access to snorkeling and pleasant waterfront walk to the bigger resorts south of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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this is a lovely home on the beach that retains the island feel, unlike many mcmansions taking over puako i go to puako once or twice a year and enjoy just sitting, or swimming, or looking at stars. this trip was with my two college roommates from over 40 years ago. we traveled to waimea and the volcano but mostly enjoyed sitting in the yard of this wonderful home
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Mahalo for staying with us! We are so happy that you enjoyed yourselves. Please come again to our little slice of paradise! Debbie & Staff AlohaDebbie Properties
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clean Comfortable House in Great Location

The house is set back from the road and there are large trees on the beach side making this house feel very private. The beds were comfortable and the house was equipped with everything we needed for a one week stay. Great house to share with another couple. The property management was professional and addressed all of my questions prior to our stay. They even sent a referral for an equipment rental service where bikes, kayaks and paddleboards were delivered during our stay (note as of July there was a kayak and oars on site next to the garage). Bikes are recommended as the residential road is minimally used and our teens were able to have some independence by riding to the general store at the end of the road. For almost the same price as renting a condo, this house is the perfect place to experience what most people go to the Big island for.....beach access, turtle watching, snorkeling, sunset and whale watching....but you don't have to fight any crowds to do it and most of the time, you'll have the entire beach to yourself!
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Thank you for staying with AlohaDebbie Properties! We are so happy that you enjoyed yourselves in our little slice of paradise! Please come again!
Archival

8/10 Good

Very nice beach front

My husband and I stay in Puako every year. We have stayed in several properties and have rented this particular one twice. It is a large spacious home. The ocean view is wonderful and we enjoyed whale sightings and viewing ocean turtles from the Lanai. The reason for the 4 stars is the property is a bit outdated but comfy and fun. It is a great value for the size and the location. I would stay there again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Vacation Spot

My family has been renting in Puako for 40 years and have finally found the perfect beach house. It is very well equipped, has easy beach access, and has great sunset viewing--perfect. The whales, dolphins, and turtles add much to this pleasurable location. Excellent swimming beaches are short drives down the road.
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