OCEANFRONT! Walk out your door onto a beautiful sandy beach!

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A beachfront property with a house, palm trees, and a view of a mountain range.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and pendant lighting.
A tropical garden with lush greenery, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A living room with a brown sofa, a television, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A beachside area with palm trees, a covered seating area, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Puako Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Place, Puako Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
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. Manta Ray Point and Great 4-D Movie Ride are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Puako Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 11 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 12 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Juice 101 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Market - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hālani - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Orchid Court - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OCEANFRONT! Walk out your door onto a beautiful sandy beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at OCEANFRONT! Walk out your door onto a beautiful sandy beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OCEANFRONT! Walk out your door onto a beautiful sandy beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEANFRONT! Walk out your door onto a beautiful sandy beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is OCEANFRONT! Walk out your door onto a beautiful sandy beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Puako Bay and Puako Beach. Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Waialea Beach 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. 79 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 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
This was the perfect location for our honeymoon! Beautiful beach area to see turtles and relax. The sunsets were amazing! Outdoor shower was an added bonus that I really enjoyed, stopped using the indoor shower!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great lanai, nice kitchen, and we loved the outdoor shower!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation! Amazing spot with everything we needed. The view was wonderful and so relaxing. Would love to visit again!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A stay on Puako Beach Road on the Big Island of Hawaii is truly magical
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful and relaxing stay, house was super well equipped. We never go out for dinner when we are in Hawaii so a well set up kitchen and grill are very important for us. Breakfast every morning with the sound of the surf as the sun rose over Mauna Kea and Maui emerged from the mist, and dinner outside every night as the last glow disappeared. We've been renting oceanfront houses in Puako since 2012 and this is one of the best.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay on the ocean

We loved our stay here. We don’t like the hotel scene so this place is well equipped for cooking and enjoying the local culture and area or just hanging out. The location is perfect. We would definitely come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Turtle

Great turtle viewing and easy chill location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Spot with Turtles

Older cottage right on the tide pools. Excellent snorkeling at the access 2 houses south. House has louvers on all sides to capture the tradewinds, outdoor shower, many birds. Amazing sunsets
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

True vaca!

How nice to visit such a relaxed and beautiful spot! It’s a gem that I’m thankful we were able to experience. The house manager was extremely helpful and thoughtful! Thank you!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Vacation

We had a wonderful relaxing time at this property! The home was clean, comfortable and quiet. The sunsets were amazing as was the yard and rather private beach area.The little market (Puako Store) was handy and helpful with whale watching and snorkeling tours.The only thing I would recommend is a better AC system—the remote didn’t work on the unit and you can only have AC in one bedroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tropical Paradise!

Down a residential road on the water, a beautiful setting, very well maintained property! Right on the ocean, basking turtles and whale watching during season. Walking distance to Hapuna Beach. An absolute gem of a property, great for 2 to 4 people.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful oceanfront property in the Puako area! We really loved staying in this area. It felt very isolated but in reality sites and amenities were super close by. The General Store down the street was awesome for treats and necessities, and a Foodland was just a 10-15 minutes drive away. The sunsets were spectacular, and as a bonus, we had honu (green sea turtles) come to visit us every night. Great spot for chilling out, snorkeling, walking/running. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed - from cooking supplies to beach gear. Both the owner and property manager were very helpful and communicative. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puako Beach Drive

This was our first stay on the Big Island, but won't be our last. After a week at a resort, we moved to Cindy's wonderful property for a second, even more relaxing week. Everything was great. The perfect base from which to easily get to a variety of fantastic beaches and explore the Kohala coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Private

This is a well kept property and unbelievable location. The home has great craftsmanship and all the features you could ask for. We hope to return again and again. It is perfect for a couple wanting to escape traffic and cold weather. Nothing less than an A+.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home on The Beach

This was the most wonderful, peaceful, relaxing vacation ever! The home was clean, very nicely decorated and no need to really drive anywhere. Beach outside the gate with snorkeling, turtles and no crowds…actually no people at all😊. Sunsets were absolutely amazing. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We saw turtles, whales, and plenty of birds from the backyard. The birding book was especially helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem by the sea

We had such an amazing stay at this beautiful cottage by the sea! How lucky we are to have found this place. Inside and outside the property, everything was pristine. How lush and peaceful the property grounds. The view of the stars at night in the garden facing the ocean,..a perfect stay in paradise. I highly recommend to everybody looking for some quiet time and a slice of heaven. Our host was so friendly and pleasant, willing to accommodate our inquiries/ requests here and there. Thank you for a memorable and wonderful time! We will keep this place in mind for future visits to the big island.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

My wife and I stayed at this home in July to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. This cute home is steps away from the ocean and loaded with everything you need for a quiet getaway. The location is spectacular and close to everything you need - restaurants, beaches, groceries, activities, ect. Turtles are right out front. Wild turkey's came to visit. The furniture indoors and out is in great shape as are the appliances. The bed was very comfortable. The A/C was fully functional. We only used it for a few hours during the hottest part of the day because the sea breezes kept the house comfortable most of the day. We can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Sunsets and sea turtles

Gorgeous location. Quiet. Private. Directly on the water. Visited every evening by three sea turtles a few hours before sunset. General Store just down the street with incredible sandwiches for your daily adventures. Only big criticism, claiming AC is stretching the truth. There is a tiny unit in one bedroom. And it can only cool that one bedroom. It was quite hot and humid during our stay and that wasn’t pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

This beautiful cottage exceeded our expectations

This wonderful cottage exceeded our expectations. It was such a treasure that we stayed "home" to enjoy the relaxation and beauty as opposed to sightseeing other parts of the island. Every night the sunsets were spectacular. Snorkeling with the turtles just off the reef in front of the house was incredible. Swimming at 69 Beach was always perfect and protected even when the wind was high elsewhere. Being able to walk down to the Puako General Store for supplies and partake of some of their locally made "take and bake" meals was a delightful surprise. (When we wanted to go out for dinner, there were plenty of choices in the hotel/shopping complexes just a few minutes away. )The outdoor shower was a wonderfully refreshing treat in the evenings after a day in the salt water. The beds were extremely comfortable and the simple country elegance of the home made it a delight to experience. I really cannot say enough about the joy of staying in this VRBO. Thank you, Cindy, for putting this all together and sharing it.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you Mary for your nice comments. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and I can share my cottage with wonderful guests like you. Please come and see us again. Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Hawaiian Memories

Our stay at Puako was one of the most memorable experiences we have had on any of our more than 20 visits to the Hawaiian islands. Wandering the tide pools on the beach in front of the house, snorkeling some of the most special water we have seen right out in front of the place. Watching turtles come out of the water for a little sun. Watching whales and dolphins playing right off the beach. Hearing the whales while snorkeling. Simply relaxing and enjoying the beach was absolutely wonderful. There were occasions during our 9 day stay when the waves were coming in a little too high to allow for a reasonably safe entry, in front of the place, but just down the road a little way, near the Church, was a wonderfully protected place to enter the water. The wifi was sufficient such that I was able to conduct a little business from the lanai. The view from each of the rooms great, the only knock I have was that I had to spend about an hour cleaning the windows to fully take advantage of the great views.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Beach House

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at Hale Alaula from July 2 to July 9. This is a wonderful home right on the water. We couldn't have been more pleased with this updated, clean and well-equipped home, the setting, and the yard. There are sliding glass doors along the back of the house so that you have an ocean view from each room. The home has all the conveniences and it is nicely furnished and very comfortable. There is comfy patio furniture too and a table and chairs outside. TV, wifi, washer and dryer are all up to date and easy to use. The neighborhood of Puako is lovely and quiet. There is a market with all the essentials and more just a short walk down the street. You can wake up in the morning, grab your snorkel gear, walk a couple houses down along the beach and enter the water safely. In fact the snorkel boats came by almost everyday and anchor nearby because the snorkeling is so good along Puako! We saw lots of turtles who like to come in near the shore to sleep in the sun. The home is surrounded by a spacious yard that is well maintained. Everyday, a pair of wild turkeys and their offspring would wander through the yard. We were there over the 4th of July and could see the fireworks from the beach in front of the house, that seemed to be not far from Kawaihae which was nearby to the north of the property. My husband thinks Hale Alaula is the ideal location for visitors that has the best weather and many, many opportunities for adventure. Great places to visit by car are Hapuna State Beach, Kailua, Weimea and the Parker Ranch headquarters, Green Sand Beach and there's much more on the big Island. But, staying home and watching the sunset from the patio is fantastic. We loved coming back after a day of activity to the peace and comfort of this lovely home. We've recommended this home to our adult children and we would definitely come back.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you very much for your nice comments. I'm so glad you enjoyed your vacation. I enjoy sharing my special place with guests like you and your husband. Please come and see us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place with great location

We are a scuba-diving family and love to dive right off the shore. This lovely beach house suits us perfectly. It has a great layout, is well-furnished and comfortable. We love exploring the reef, counting the turtles and watching the sunsets on the beach. The owner is very easy to contact and quickly responds. Definitely a slice of paradise!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My Favorite Stretch of My Favorite Island

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful section of the Big Island. A perfect location in all respects. The breaking waves provided a perfect lullaby. A peaceful and quiet back porch and yard. Home well equipped and comfortable. Look forward to our return.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Puako

Great house! Great sunsets. Very well supplied kitchen and beach toys.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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