Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

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Enjoy the area

Waimea, HI

Hapuna Beach State Park10 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach12 min drive
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course15 min drive
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

Stay with us in April/May 2024 and take advantage of our low season rates.
2024 April/May listed rates are currently as much as 20% less than peak times of the year.

BETWEEN OCTOBER 2023 AND OCTOBER 2024, THERE WILL BE ROADWORK OCCURRING WEEKDAYS ALONG PUAKO BEACH DRIVE. AN ALTERNATE ROUTE IN/OUT WILL BE AVAILABLE. CALL IF WANT FURTHER DETAILS

Beds: King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins
Over 2000 sq. ft of living area

Experience beach living in this beautiful, air conditioned, vacation home in Puako Beach area. This private residence, located right across the street from the ocean, is one of the best spots on the Big Island for kayaking (home near boat ramp), shore diving and snorkeling or just relax and bask with the green sea turtles on the shore. After fun in the sun, enjoy the outdoor shower next to the lanai for a quick rinse and hang your gear and wet suits in the bamboo shower room until your next adventure.

This spacious, family (baby and kid) friendly, quality furnished, Puako home welcomes you into its tropical and sunny interior with plenty of room for after beach relaxing and home made meals, fresh, from the gourmet kitchen. Relax indoors with total privacy and comfort or rejuvenate outside on the large back lanai with BBQ overlooking the private back yard and enjoy a sunrise coffee or favorite beverage as the sun sets.

Fill your days exploring the marine life (whales in the winter months!) with diving and snorkeling across the street, riding waves on two beautiful white sand beaches less than two miles away, and dining out in the numerous restaurants in the three different resorts all within a few minutes drive. Just a mile away are, Hapuna Beach and Wailea Beach, two of the most fabulous beaches in the world. The Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani resorts are less than 5 minutes by car and provide additional amenities such as tennis, golf, health spa, fitness center, pool, restaurants and shopping. Please inquire with us for more information on resort fees.

STVR -19-364526
NUC 19-1662
TA/GE-124-696-5760-01

* Nightly rates are based on up to 8 persons.
* Rates are subject to change without notice. Rates will be confirmed at time of reservation.
* Rates exclude taxes, additional options and fees.
* A mid-stay clean will be scheduled for stays exceeding 28 nights.
* A mid-stay clean may include making beds with clean linens, changing linens and towels, cleaning toilet(s), cleaning stove top and countertops in kitchen, vacuum and dusting, sweeping and mopping.

Property manager

Marla or Jay

Premier Host

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

VRBO listing will indicate if children allowed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Securing this booking with VRBO for this property serves as your receipt and consent to the Terms and Conditions of our IBR Guest Contract.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Property Registration Number TA-124-696-5760-01, GE-124-696-5760-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kamuela

This holiday home is located in Kamuela. While the natural beauty of Hapuna Beach State Park 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Waimea, HI

What's nearby

Puako Beach - 15 min walk
Waialea Beach - 5 min drive
Hapuna Beach State Park - 10 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach - 12 min drive
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 15 min drive

Getting around

Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Lagoon Grill - 17 min drive
Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - 11 min drive
Island Hopper Taproom - 13 min drive
Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - 13 min drive
Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi located?

Situated in Kamuela, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Puako Bay and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Hapuna Beach State Park. Puako Beach and Waialea Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 January 2024

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

Peaceful Get-away

I can't say enough good about our stay with Island Beach Rentals, 9B in Puako. The house was just gorgeous, everything that we needed was there. Our hosts came to make sure we got checked in ok and helped us to know how to be good neighbors. The location, next to a small store, and across from Beach Access was just perfect. The neighborhood is very quiet. The outdoor showers were appreciated and helped to keep the floors sand free. We would stay there again in a heart beat and recommend it highly!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misti D.

8 January 2024

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

Family Vacation

We were very happy with the property. While it was about a 30 minute drive to Kona, we had easy access to several beaches. The trade off was with it. The property managers were amazing and very responsive. We will definitely recommend this property to others

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

13 July 2023

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

Beautiful home

Loved this home in a quiet neighbor and easy access to the water for a beautiful sunset view. The house was spacious with a great porch on the back. The back porch had a grill with propane, tables, beach toys, chairs, etc. The house was clean and each room had its own AC unit. We had lots of room for our group. Had lots of supplies in the house for us to use which was pleasant surprise. Would definetly stay here again with a larger group. House was very clean and comfortable, only a few steps to get into the house.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie P.

17 January 2023

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

Great house in the Puako area

Our stay at this house was wonderful! Plenty of space, a big kitchen, a relaxing/secluded garden at the back, an nice outdoor shower, the hawaian feel! The fact that it was one minute from a small general store was useful. The beach and its ponds were beautiful and just 5 minutes walking distance: we did some snorkeling and it was great. The house was very clean. I would recommend this house without hesitation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

13 July 2022

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

Family Vacation

Family of 8 adults stayed at the house, was clean and it was very nicely furnished. We had plenty of towels, beach gear etc.. Would stay again, perfect house for a large group.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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

Why they chose this property

Puako (Pu-ah-ko) is the only small, quaint oceanfront community on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. It is 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 enjoying 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, fine dining, shopping and world class golf courses. Kohala Divers and Ocean Sports 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 desire, with the exception of viewing the volcano which is a 3 hour drive.

Several fabulous beaches are 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.

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 45 minutes, Waimea 20 minutes, Hilo 1½ hours, Captain Cook, coffee country, 1¼ hours, Hawi and Polulu Valley 20-30 minutes.

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 60 feet from your doorstep with crystal blue water that is 72-76 degrees year round.

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.

What makes this property unique

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!