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Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!!

Guesthouse in Kamuela with a fitness centre

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Spacious & light great room, 2 comfortable sofas, great airflow, tropical views
Breakfast bar divides the Dining area from the kitchen.
Kitchen, breakfast bar and dining for 6-8 people!
Comfortable & relaxed, time to chill!!
Plenty of room and seating for all!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
NZ$589
avg per night

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mauna Lani Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$589
avg per night

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About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this guesthouse is by the sea. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mauna Lani Beach - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 16 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!!

Puako Pau Hana is a great place to escape from all your cares! Located in the heart of Puako, you are literally just a few steps to the most beautiful little beach in Puako!
Puako is known for it's magical old fashioned neighborhood feel and remarkable clear water, perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Puako Pau Hana has a great room design, which flows the dining & living room, then beyond to the expansive covered lanai.
The split floor plan features two spacious bedrooms, with a king bed in the primary suite and another king bed in bedroom 2. There are two full bathrooms, all on the ground floor, no stairs!
The home is decorated with antiques, Balinese furniture and local artist painting and artwork.
The expansive covered lanai, with a BBQ & dining area also includes new patio furniture , just kick back and read or take a nap outside in the breezes~
Recently remodeled and upgraded, with new paint, counters, Stainless steel refrigerator with filtered ice maker and cold water in the door, water filter at the kitchen sink, no need to buy bottled water, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and toaster oven, induction cooktops and oven, rice cooker, new large covered BBQ, , you have all you need to enjoy your Hawaii Life!
Just installed Artesian Water Reverse Osmosis water system, no need to buy bottled water!!
There is a wonderful outdoor shower, lots of beach accessories like chairs, umbrellas and ice chest.
The house is two residences with separate driveways and private outdoor spaces, including covered lanai, outdoor shower & laundry.
The hosts live upstairs and are readily available for any questions.
Designed for privacy and relaxation, Pau Hana, lives up to it's name, please come end your day here!
If you are looking for a multiple homes family vacation, the home next door is a twin of ours and is also available to rent!
Mahalo for considering our beautiful home~

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number TA-161-834-5984-01, 030069006036, GE-161-834-5984-01

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!! located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Puako Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Puako Bay and Mauna Lani Historic Park. Francis H.I'i Brown North Golf Course and Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!! Reviews

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. 115 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

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

Prefect location

We loved this home -Caretakers friendly & helpful. Location was a beautiful neighborhood & right by beach and great place to walk in am. Also close to best beaches on the island!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Quiet neighborhood steps from the beach

Always the perfect place to enjoy old Hawaii. The gardens are beautiful and the location is right by all our favorite beaches.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

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

Wonderful time!

Very nice comfortable unit in an excellent location. Loved the beach with sea turtles right across the street.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Peace in Puako

Puako Pau Hana is a wonderful retreat - quiet, close to the water, well-appointed and comfortable space inside and out, fully equipped... with gracious hosts... we can't wait to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

Hawaii local

Hosts were very pleasant and helpful. Great location on the north end of the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRET J.

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

Family Stay

We loved staying at Puako Hau Hana, great location to get away from it all. Listing was as advertised and we will definatley return. Great for 2 couples who are looking to enjoy the Kohalo coast and not be at a resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Perfect!

We had 14 days of comfort and lots of beach time. Cooler and beach chairs were much appreciated as many other places we’ve stayed don’t have them. Doesn’t have a built in stove or oven but the appliances worked well for both. Host was attentive to our needs and brought us apple bananas and flowers from the yard. Quiet and relaxing (except for the fun sounds of the kitties playing upstairs, which made us smile. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Wonderful owners, great little house

Jan was very accommodating to us in every regard. The house was clean and comfortable and was well stocked. I was very satisfied with the value and would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2016

10/10 Excellent

Nikki L.

Beautiful Place Steps from the Water!!

Great little place to stay. It was the perfect little hideaway to take my mom! Friendly neighbors and other folks from out of town. Cute little patio to enjoy morning coffee with the geckos! Glad we had a chance to hang out here!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

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

Ideal

The hosts have thought of everything. A slice of domestic bliss on the otherwise resort-oriented Kohala Coast. Beautiful and spacious apartment and yard with a private entrance and private outdoor shower in front for rinsing off after beach excursions. They’ve also provided everything you need for a day at the beach, including body boards and kids life vests.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

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

Relaxing home away from home

Jan and Johnny have created a comfortable vacation home in a wonderful location. We loved the peace and quiet. The ocean across the street. The sunsets. The lanai. And great access to other nearby beaches that were better for swimming. The bikes were also a very welcome addition for nearby travels. Planning a return trip already!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann K., Pacific Palisades, CAlifornia

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

Puako gem

Beautiful, tranquil home in a splendid part of Puako. Owners lived in upstairs and were very generous with loans of ocean gear and suggestions of places to visit.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!! Such a beautiful spot on the island with beach access right across the street! Beach 69 is only a few minutes north of the house, and it’s the BEST! The beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, snorkel gear, cooler, and cooler tote bags made our beach days very pleasant! Plus the Manuela’s Malsadas food truck is parked at the intersection of Puako Beach Dr and the highway every day. Mmmmmmm. The home itself was just right for our family of 3 adults. The Nuwave cooktops, outdoor grill, and toaster oven were plenty to cook meals on. The AC kept the bedrooms cool, and the super huge fans in the living and dining room kept those areas enjoyable also. (It’s just plain HOT there, so this was essential to us.) There is a great collection of books to read and a couple board games as well. The backyard lanai has a huge rod for hanging towels and suits to dry. The outdoor shower is fabulous also! I did not realize this was a shared property when I booked it, but don’t let that dissuade you. We never felt awkward or lost our sense of privacy. Thank you, Jan and Johnny, for sharing your home at such a reasonable rate.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

A delightful gem

Jan has thought of everything to create a quiet beautiful retreat. The kitchen was well stocked. We enjoyed eating dinners on the patio and the fans in every room kept us from needing any AC (in January). The beach across the street had fun tide pools and we loved seeing all the turtles and spectacular whales. The beach walk just to the south was also a great spot to watch the surfers and go for a walk. Definitely a place we would love to come back to!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cheri P.

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

A lovely spot

This is a great space in a wonderful location. The house was spotless and airy and light. It’s clear the owners have put a lot of care and thought into furnishing this space. Unfortunately we had to change our trip plans unexpectedly and could not stay for our reserved time. But we got to see the space and it looks just like the photos! Owners are very friendly and locals so they know the area well.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

molly j., Fairfax, California

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

Pau Hana Paradise

We’ve been coming to stay at this Puako Beach rental for over 20 years now, and it never disappoints. The location, cleanliness and true aloha vibe run strong in this sweet cottage and quiet little town. The home hosts, Jan and Johnny, are stupendous folks and attentive to any questions or concerns you might have. The neighbors are wonderful too. Whether you are simply interested in as much beach time as possible or if you’re more intrepid and want to explore this diverse island, it’s all easily done from Puako with day trips to take in all the fun stuff to see and do here on Big Island.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

florence s.

Very nice holidays

We spent 2 weeks in the house and we had a great time. There were 4 of us, 2 adults and 2 teenage children. Location perfect with good snorkelling from rocky beach next door. Lots of turtles on the beach and best beach on the Big Island (Waiola Bay) is a 5 mn drive away. The house was clean, fully equipped and in a very quiet area. We travelled all round and we didn't find anywhere on the Big Island that we would have rather stayed at. The owners are friendly, helpful and there when you need them (they live upstairs), without interfering in our stay at all. We would definitely go back there if we return to the Big Island.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

Steve M.

Relaxing in a cozy beach town

Puako Pau Hana is in a quiet residential area but is very close to several great beaches and upscale resorts...an ideal location in my mind. The house was clean and well equipped. Appliances worked well though the internet connection died for a day...then mysteriously started up again. The daybed was a nice spot for lounging and we ate all our meals on the large, shady lanai. It was very pleasant walking across the street to enjoy the sunsets and the turtles...who hauled out at dusk enmasse...counted 17 one evening! The residence is the bottom floor of a duplex but the folks above were quiet so that was not a problem. I had a very pleasant, relaxing stay and really enjoyed the location...quiet but central.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

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

Comfortable Relaxing Environment

Jan’s and Johnny’s rental home is located in a convenient area for beaches, groceries, activities, and shopping. After a day, or evening, of visiting beaches, parks, or activities (we had 3 days of wedding activities), coming ‘home’ to the rental was very relaxing. The house has everything you need, and if you cannot find something, all you have to do is contact the owners. Jan responded ASAP with any questions I had. At the end of the day, you must walk across the street for the amazing sunset and sea turtle watching. One night, we saw no less than a dozen sea turtles. When you arrive, make sure you browse the local guide in the living-room. It provides information for everything you need. I can go on and on about the comforts of the rental home. If you want to feel like you are home while on vacation, I suggest you rent from Jan and Johnny in Puako.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very relaxing wonderful stay at Puako Pao Hana. Great neighborhood, snorkel beaches nearby. Defiwill book here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our time here! The beach across is the street was a little rocky for our youngest swimmer but there is a beautiful sandy beach just 8 min north and the beach across the street is still great for exploring tide pools. The rental property is very comfortable for four although my kids were annoyed I was making them share a bed. It was well stocked with towels and other supplies. They have some beach supplies available for use (three chairs, boogie boards, etc.). We liked that the house is a little bit away from the busier resort areas. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee R.

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

Beautiful Puako

This was our second visit to this wonderful property. We love the location and easy access to the water. Fun to see turtles daily and enjoyed the sunsets. The house is well stocked and very comfortable. We enjoyed the backyard as well. Great place to hang out! We will definitely return. Mahalo!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

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

Fantastic!!

Jan's place is amazing. Well laid out with lots of space both indoors and outdoors. Very clean and welcoming. Jan was an absolute pleasure to communicate with. She definitely cares that people staying are well hosted.The house is located in a magical area. Turtles right out the front and excellent snorkeling just a short walk away. We can't wait to return. Thanks Jan!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Delightful puako

This was our third time staying at the Puako house. As always , we were delighted. The house is tastefully decorated, and very comfortable and quiet in its garden setting. The hosts, Jan and Johnny, are friendly folks who are always welcoming. A wonderful experience
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbra B.

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

Shhhhh don’t tell anyone about this beauty. We want it all to ourselves.

What a wonderful property and location. Jan is a delight to work with. The house is perfect for 2 couples because it’s laid out in 2 wings. The house interior and exterior are lovely and fully stocked. The furniture and beds are extremely comfortable . We lacked for nothing. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025