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Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling, and a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A modern house with a balcony, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a stone pathway.
A room with a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, a chair, a small stool, and a lamp.
A garden pathway with potted plants and a wooden structure.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a dishwasher, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 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
  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Puakō Petroglyph Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Puako Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Kamuela

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. Great 4-D Movie Ride and Manta Ray Point are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Puakō Petroglyph Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Puako Bay - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 15 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Tap Room - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lagoon Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Orchid Marketplace - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company (Lagoon Tower) - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage?

As of 25 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$3,271, 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 Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Puako Beach and Puako Bay. Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Waialea Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage. Great ocean views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We happily invite you to return again!! Mahalo nui loa (many, many Thanks) :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for two people to enjoy the best of the Big Island. Beautiful area and beautiful accommodations. The sunsets from the lanai were particularly amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
We are happy you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again! Mahalo nui loa ^_^
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect ocean front studio.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Thank you Kirsten! Hope to see you return again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it would be better with us senior if there was a grab bar next to the toilet and a long grab bar along the side of the shower. Safety issue to prevent falls.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2026
Thank you for the suggestions Richard! We will look into this.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the water. Very cute and cozy hale.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2026
Thank you Phyllis.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach cottage!! Loved the style of the place and the views simply cannot be beat. Loved coffee with a view every morning. Fantastic hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Mahalo Kristen! We are always happy to hear it! Hope to see you again; A hui hou!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great vacation bungalow.

We were glad to be back for our third visit.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2023
Excellent!! Hope you see you again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My new favorite place in the whole world!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2025
What an amazing comment!! We LOVE it!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing

We absolutely loved this place! The views could not be beat, and the location was perfect- close to the things we wanted to do and sooo quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2024
Fantastic Jennifer! WE do hope you'll come visit us again. Mahalo!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic House for a relaxed getaway

Very relaxed atmosphere with a beautiful house
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Aloha!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The location was just as expected. Ocean front but not easy to enter the ocean from the property. This is a nice beach cottage but could use some TLC. Shade would be wonderful for the outside seating areas. There are no comfortable chairs to sit in. Cushions were worn out or missing. Maybe they could add a few hooks to the kitchen and bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
Hello Janet! We are sorry to hear that our cottage did not live up to your expectations. We do keep the trees trimmed to keep the view nice and clear. ( This was done very recent to your arrival) We also hope you were able to set up the umbrella for some help with shade? But yes Puako is a bright and sunny destination and very well known as such! Thank you for the suggestion that you made for more hooks in the bathroom and kitchen, we appreciate that. As a side note; the Cottage is an original structure as close to the ocean you can possibly get and it does get rather weathered; we do try to stay accurate in our descriptions and we have a very high rate of return guests - We truly apologize that we did not meet the standard that you were expecting. Housekeeping did not note any missing cushions- normally we do not overlook such details so this is very odd and will be remedied immediately. We love to make improvements and welcome your further suggestions and we hope you have many happy travels in your future!!! With Warm Aloha, The Hale Aloha Team, Frank, Jay, Kathy and Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

Beautiful views and very private and peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect ocean location. Nice interior. Close to the best beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful view

As advertised, view is wonderful.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2024
Mahalo Andy! A Hui Hou (until we meet again).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of paradise

Amazing view, great amenities, super area for turtles and snorkeling, perfect sunsets and star gazing from the lanai Appreciate the use of onsite beach equipment
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2024
We are so very pleased Thomas! Please come visit us again some time. Mahalo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentic Hawaiian

We truly enjoyed our stay at this authentic Hawaiian paradise. It was very comfortable, relaxing and it provided all the extras that we needed to enjoy our time there. We look forward to visiting Big Island while staying at this magical place again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2023
Love to have you back! Mahalo!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The cottage is exactly as described on the website, and had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Sitting on the deck and watching the whales was the best use of our time, and we basically grilled our meals and relaxed. We definitely hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2024
Aww! That is so nice to hear Kathleen. Mahalo and we look forward to your return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful ocean

The sounds of the ocean are wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2023
Mahalo Denise!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wecome to Paradise

What a place, you can‘t get any closer to the ocean, the sight, just beautiful, looking at the turtles every day, we had a perfect time and hopefully will be able to come back soon 😊🐢
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2024
We loved your comments! Hope you can make it back again sometime..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hale Aloha Cottage Getaway!

Love this spot! Such a great place to hang out, hike, swim in the tide pools with the turtles, enjoy amazing sunsets on the lanai. [
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt like we were in the Swiss Family Robinson tree house . Great views! Lots of turtles. We even saw angel fish and a reef shark when we explored during low tide. Sunsets were unbelievable!We had everything we needed to make food. The place does get toasty.
Crush
Sunset
Sun
Eat
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2025
Thank you for your feedback Bobby; yes if I recall you were here during a few solid days of 'kona winds' reduced trades and increased humidity- just a reverse the normal weather patterns that is occasional..yet noticable! Glad you enjoyed exploring the low tide and the view from our 'tree-house'. Aloha nui loa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay on the big island

This was our second time staying here. It’s definitely a different experience in the winter but magical all the same. Nothing beats hearing the ocean all night and drinking coffee while watching whales from your door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2024
So glad it was differently wonderful for you Hannah!! Mahalo.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Being an older home in my opinion could use some updates/upgrades but the location was obviously the draw to the property. Definitely appreciated response when we had some questions and check in and out very simple. Maybe local food recommendations/options would be helpful for us "old folks" that don't always trust the internet reviews.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2025
Thank you kindly for your feedback and suggestions -we appreciate it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you're looking for a classic Hawaiian experience, this is it. Amazing cottage - we loved just about everything about it. So incredible to wake up in the morning to the cool breeze, sounds of the ocean at your door, and a turtle or two lounging on the lava rocks. What we really enjoyed was the location and Puako - awesome for morning and evening walks, friendly people, amazing sunsets, exploring tidepools, and central location to access Big Island activities. Stunning sandy beaches and great snorkeling close by. If you're looking for a low key, non-resort place to put your feet up, this is it. We loved this place and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Aloha Kristin! We loved reading your review and look forward to your return!! Mahalo nui.
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