Big Island Vacation Rental (on The Island of Hawaii) at Punaluu Beach
This is a true one-bedroom unit, not a small studio unit that is (often) described as a one-bedroom unit. This unit at Colony One, Sea Mountain, is a full one bedroom unit with a king-size bed in the bedroom on the lower level, and the living room, dining and kitchen on the upper level. There are great views of the sunrise from the lanai, from where you can also hear and watch the ocean. Punalu'u black sand beach is a 15-minute walk from the front door.
The living room contains a queen-size sleeper sofa that comfortably sleeps an additional two people. The room has a vaulted ceiling with a ceiling fan. It has a 37' flat-screen TV.
The fully-equipped and recently remodeled kitchen also contains a washer for your convenience. There is a drying rack which can be used within the condo, (NOT out on the lanai). The dryer is only for a very few small items. Coin operated facilities on site are for almost all loads. Rentals are professionally handled through a local agent. Registration ID 206-919-2704-01. STVR number 19-369112. Check in is 3PM and Check out is 10AM
The location is rural and there is no significant public transportation or car service. We recommend obtaining a car to use for transportation.
Keywords: Condominium
Property manager
James Rowley
Languages
English
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Have a question?
AI iconBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
PDF with all house rules will be included with the information received before your reservation begins.
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
Note from host: No parties or events are allowed
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-206-919-2704-01, GE-206-919-2704-01
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Punaluu
Located in Pahala, this condo is in a rural area. Wood Valley Temple and Honoma are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hapuna Golf Course and Mud Lane. Ka'u Coffee Mill and Paradise Meadows are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Pahala, HI
What's nearby
Punalu'u Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Ka'u Coffee Mill - 21 min drive - 13.7 km
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 21 min drive - 22.6 km
Volcano House - 44 min drive - 46.5 km
Kilauea - 56 min drive - 50.5 km
Getting around
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 74 min drive
Restaurants
Pahala Town Cafe - 9 min drive
Kau Specialty - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Big Island Vacation Rental (on The Island of Hawaii) at Punaluu Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Big Island Vacation Rental (on The Island of Hawaii) at Punaluu Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Big Island Vacation Rental (on The Island of Hawaii) at Punaluu Beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big Island Vacation Rental (on The Island of Hawaii) at Punaluu Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Big Island Vacation Rental (on The Island of Hawaii) at Punaluu Beach located?
Situated in a rural location, this condo building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Punalu'u Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Whittington Beach Park and Ka'u Coffee Mill. Wood Valley Temple is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Second time we have stayed in this condo complex. Although the golf course (between complex and ocean) is closed this time, you can still hear and see the Pacific. In addition this unit is at the back of the complex and there are units that the lanai looks over, the view is still relaxing and wonderful. Very clean, comfortable king bed, and stocked kitchen made for an enjoyable 8 night stay. Hosts are responsive and agreeable, and cannot say enough good things about Tiana on site - she is charming, conversant, and helpful. Loved it from retired couple traveling the world!
We are a hiking crew so being near the Volcano National Park allowed to get a couple of days of hiking there. Also Black Beach was 2 minutes away and it wasn't too far from Green Beach, also nice. We did have to drive a bit to get to Captain Cook to hike down to the memorial to snorkel but it was worth it. Tons of fish, lots of variety. The only negative is a lack of good grocery stores so load-up when you're in Kona or Hilo. Finally I thought to condo was a lot nicer in person than the pictures showed.
It is a nice, comfortable place to stay. The balcony has an ocean view over the other buildings in the complex and is great to sit on in the morning.
The couch folds out into a bed so even though the property has a single bedroom, the living-room/dining/kitchen area can be configured as a second bedroom overnight. The bathroom is well located so it can be used from both areas.
The biggest thing that will determine if any unit in the complex is for you is location. Its a short walk from black sand beach, and a half hour drive from the volcano park. It does have a pool, hot tub and BBQs. And it is nice and quiet. A great place if you like nature and want a base for exploring the island. If you want restaurants, city activities and entertainment, and lots of nearby things to do, this is not the place for you. I have stayed in the complex before and was delighted to find this condo for this stay, so it really all depends on what you enjoy.
Did have a couple of minor issues and the owner was easy to contact and responsive. The clothes dryer wasn't working but that was solved using a paid dryer in the complex laundromat. The washer is quite small so using the laundromat may be a good idea for larger amounts of laundry anyway. Also worth noting that fridge has a rather loud hum when the compressor is running that may be an issue for someone sleeping the in living-room (cant hear it from the bedroom).
To sum it up - would we stay there next time? A definite yes!
This was a very nice property. Good pool, hot tub area. Comfortable, clean, well stocked unit, private lanai. Would stay again:)
Cheryl O.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
Kari C.
21 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Nice unit but needs some attention.
This unit is definitely in a remote spot. Shower never got hot, emailed owner to be given a reason then see a review from last month of same problem which to me means, owner ignored it! Please don't see washer/dryer as a bonus, dryer doesn't dry so you are left with hanging clothes to dry all around (dryer vent is clogged). Unit needs some TLC.
Very quiet and relaxing except that our unit was near the dumpsters and they were emptied every other night (which is a good thing)@1:30-2:00am.!! This was left out of the description. Nice view of the Pacific Ocean sunrise.
If you want a relaxing vacation, this is the place to be! Beautiful location next to the black sand beach. It feels like you are out in the middle of nowhere. We stopped at Walmart on our way in. Had picnics several times on the beach. It was so nice that the condo had beach chairs, umbrella and anything else you could think of. The pool was beautiful although we preferred to walk to the beach. Thank you so much!
The location seemed pretty good, but weather on this side is quite windy and rains a lot more. The place itself was nice and roomy, but the furniture in living room is more like outdoor patio furniture. Not comfortable at all. The shower gets just slightly warm, so you could not take a bath for sure. Lastly, the snorkel equipment provided are like toy quality (super hard plastic and not very practical for an adult for sure). Other places we stayed at had high quality snorkeling equipment.
If you are going to stay at this resort, I would recommend finding another unit in this resort, as location is nice for day trips to north east side of island. And definitely make it into town for the donuts at the local bakery!
The condo was spacious and clean with all the basic necessities and a nice view of the ocean. It is very close to the black sand beach and about 10 minutes away from the local town for coffee and amazing malasadas. Getting to Kona and Hilo was a longer trek (1 hour plus), but there is plenty of great scenery and stops along the way.
The owner was very responsive to our questions and provided clear and helpful information.
The Condo is actually better than the photos imply. It’s a really well laid out space. It was super convenient to get to the volcano national park, and the Punalu’u black sand beach was just minutes away. We used the snorkeling gear provided and had zero issues during our stay. Place was exceptionally clean.
It is a remote place, but a short walk away from the infamous black sand beach and is a nice escape. There are not many restaurants nearby but it is close to the volcano and gives you a quiet, Hawaiian feel. Beautiful ocean view too, especially from the pool and hot tub! The condo was kept in great condition.
Victoria R.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by James Rowley
Why they chose this property
Fantastic, out of the way, quiet, beautiful, serene----where one goes to kick back and relax. Not a lot of amenities, but that's part of its charm--no hustle bustle!