4BD Estate Home at Puako Bay (74) is reintroduced in 2026 following an extensive transformation of its outdoor spaces, this private oceanfront estate brings a new level of resort-style living to one of Puako Bay’s most distinctive residential settings.
The centerpiece is a new saltwater infinity pool overlooking the Pacific, surrounded by refreshed landscaping and multiple places to dine, lounge, and gather outdoors. A fully equipped Viking outdoor kitchen, Restoration Hardware lanai furnishings, upper and lower dining areas, a new powder room, and an outdoor shower turn the grounds into a true extension of the home.
The primary ocean facing suite now opens to an expanded lanai with a new stairway connecting directly to the lawn and outdoor hot-and-cold shower.
Inside, the 3,453-square-foot estate retains the character that has long distinguished it: handcrafted hardwood details, vaulted ceilings, generous lanais, and ocean views framed by mature tropical landscaping and a remarkable banyan tree. The three-bedroom main residence is complemented by a private one-bedroom guest suite with its own kitchen, entrance, laundry, and lanai.
The result is a home that still feels unmistakably Puako, but now offers a fully realized outdoor living environment, one where the pool, the kitchen, the dining areas, and the lanai work together as a single outdoor experience rather than as separate amenities.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• Private oceanfront estate on Puako Bay
• Newly completed saltwater infinity pool overlooking the Pacific
• Multiple outdoor living and dining areas with Restoration Hardware furnishings
• Viking outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ, side burner, and two-drawer refrigerator
• Expanded primary-suite lanai with new direct stairway to the lawn and outdoor hot-and-cold shower
• Three-bedroom main residence plus private one-bedroom guest suite with kitchen, entrance, and laundry
• New outdoor powder room and hot-and-cold shower
• Mature banyan and tropical landscaping creating shade and privacy throughout the grounds
• Seasonal whale watching from the property during the winter months
LIVING AND DINING
Inside, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and ocean-facing windows give the home its warm island character, while keeping the Pacific in frame from nearly every angle.
Two generous seating areas provide room for the group to gather without crowding, while the indoor dining table seats eight. A long granite bar connects the living room to the kitchen, keeping the space open and social whether guests are preparing dinner, pouring drinks, or settling in after a day on the water.
The living areas open naturally onto the wraparound lanai, extending the home toward the ocean and creating an easy connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Smart TVs, Sonos audio, and high-speed Wi-Fi provide entertainment and connectivity throughout the residence.
KITCHEN AND OUTDOOR COOKING
The main kitchen pairs granite counters with Viking appliances, a gas range, and a breakfast bar with seating for six. The cook's position faces the ocean, so meal preparation comes with a view. The kitchen is fully equipped for everything from morning coffee and casual breakfasts to dinners for the whole group.
Outside, the newly expanded cooking setup substantially extends that capability. The Viking outdoor kitchen includes a gas BBQ, side burner, and two-drawer refrigerator, designed so meals, drinks, and entertaining can stay entirely outdoors.
With dining areas on both levels of the home, guests can choose between the shade of the upper lanai, the garden setting of the lower terrace, or indoor dining when the group wants to come together inside.
POOL, LANAIS AND OCEANFRONT LIVING
A new saltwater infinity pool now anchors the grounds, and it is here where the 2026 transformation is most apparent.
Framed by Restoration Hardware furnishings and set against freshly landscaped grounds, the pool is positioned toward the ocean with multiple seating and dining areas giving the group room to spread out throughout the day, from morning coffee beneath the banyan to lunch beside the pool and non-stop happy hours as the light changes over Puako Bay.
A new powder room serves the outdoor areas, while the ground level outdoor shower makes it easy to rinse off after the ocean.
The primary suite’s expanded upper lanai now has its own stairway directly to the lawn, creating a private connection between the suite and the ocean front views.
The shoreline is just beyond the lawn. Guests can explore Puako’s reef, lava shoreline, and coastal waters when conditions allow, or simply stay home and watch the sunset from the lanai or pool.
Beach equipment is provided for excursions along the Kohala Coast.
SLEEPING QUARTERS
• Primary Suite (Bedroom 1): King bed, ocean views, ensuite bathroom with soaking tub, double vanity, separate tiled shower, walk-in closet, and expanded private lanai with direct stair access to the lawn and pool
• Guest Suite (Bedroom 2): King bed, ocean views, ensuite bathroom with double sinks and glass shower
• Guest Suite (Bedroom 3): Two Twin beds, ensuite bathroom, garden and ocean views, and lanai access
• Private Ocean Facing Guest Suite (Bedroom 4): Queen bed, ensuite bathroom, private kitchen and breakfast bar, Smart TV, washer and dryer, private entrance, and furnished lanai
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES
• Independent split air-conditioning and ceiling fans
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Smart TVs and Sonos audio
• Premium bed and bath linens
• Malie Organics bath amenities
• Dedicated laundry area with washer, dryer, and folding station
• Additional washer and dryer in the private guest suite
• Beach towels and beach equipment
• Pack and Play available at no charge
• Printer and scanner
• Complimentary pool heat to 78°F
• 24-hour self check-in
PUAKO AND THE KOHALA COAST
Puako is one of the Kohala Coast’s most distinctive residential communities: a quiet oceanfront neighborhood removed from the major resorts but close to many of the island’s best beaches, restaurants, golf courses, and outdoor experiences.
The coastline here is defined by lava shelves, reefs, tide pools, and small beach access points, making it particularly rewarding for snorkeling and shoreline exploration when ocean conditions permit.
Some of the Kohala Coast’s best-known sandy beaches and resort amenities are a short drive away. Waimea is approximately 20 minutes inland, with farmers markets, ranch-country restaurants, and a cooler upland setting that feels remarkably different from the coast. North Kohala and Hawi are also easily reached for galleries, local shops, restaurants, and day trips farther north.
The advantage of Puako is that after exploring the island, guests return to a residential community that becomes remarkably quiet by evening.
GOOD TO KNOW
• During the IRONMAN World Championship on Sat, 10/10/2026, significant road closures and traffic delays are expected throughout Kona and the Kohala Coast. Guests traveling during this period should plan accordingly.
• The shoreline directly in front of the property is a natural reef and lava coastline rather than a conventional sandy swimming beach. Ocean conditions vary.
• Exterior security cameras are covered and inactive during guest stays.
• Stays of 14 nights or longer require a mid-stay cleaning.
• The home's layout may not be fully accessible to guests with limited mobility.
• Child safety features are provided, including door alarms and a safety gate at the base of the stairs.
• The private saltwater pool is complimentary heated to 78°F. Additional pool heating is available for a fee; please inquire for details.
• Events or gatherings exceeding the home's approved occupancy are not permitted without prior authorization.
• This is a non-smoking property.
THE LEROY COLLECTION EXPERIENCE
This home is professionally managed by The LeRoy Collection at Gather Vacations. Every stay includes:
• Detailed property inspection before arrival
• Dedicated reservation and pre-arrival support
• A well-stocked home with household essentials
• On-island support from a team familiar with the property
• Property orientation upon request during business hours
• Access to concierge services including grocery provisioning, additional housekeeping, private yoga, personal chefs, and customized experiences
Exclusively offered by The LeRoy Collection at Gather Vacations, 4BD Estate Home at Puako Bay (74) has been transformed for a new chapter of oceanfront living. The new pool, expanded lanais, outdoor kitchen, multiple dining areas, and direct connection between the primary suite and grounds allow much more of the stay to happen outside, while the home retains the privacy, mature landscaping, and character that make Puako unlike the resort communities nearby.
* Permit ID: STVR-19-351310 | PL-NUCR-2024-002526
* TAT ID: TA-180-877-8240-01
* TMK / Parcel ID: 690040020000
Registration Number: TA-180-877-8240-01, 690040020000, GE-180-877-8240-01
John C.
March 2024
Perfect!! Everything, absolutely everything you could possibly need and more. We will definitely be returning to this home. We were blessed to have the home to prepare for our wedding and the house is great for that. Turtles every day, whales jumping, and views are heavily. Thank you for the memories, Aloha 🏝️
Michele S.
July 2023
This house is fabulous and the sound of the ocean permeates throughout. An oversized lanai is great for catching ocean breezes. It is very well equipped and has a ‘newly built’ feel. The kitchen has professional appliances, pots/pans/every kitchen tool imaginable. The mattresses are very comfortable and each bedroom had its own bathroom. The house was very well stocked with luxury shampoo & conditioner, body wash, toilet paper, paper towel, laundry detergent, dish washer detergent, hand soap, etc.. They even had yoga mats and binoculars. Every space, inside and out, is deliberately planned for optimum enjoyment. Even the beach gear was highest quality: Tommy Bahama.
Our absolute favorite activity was finding turtles on the beach out back early in the morning and watching them return to the ocean. You WILL see multiple turtles every day.
Exploring the ocean’s edge and multiple tidal pools was fun - they had fish, little crabs, and sea urchins.
A nearby General Store is quaint but has nearly every needed essential as well as great coffee and home made chocolate chip cookies.
Here is a point I did not know: the ocean that abuts the property is not a wading beach (except for very adventurous and fearless folks). But there is beautiful Hapuna Beach which is a nine minute drive, that has wonderful white sand, and beautiful sunsets! Take a right out of the property and at the end you will find a great place to snorkel (terrain is a bit tough but worth it)!
Iza L.
June 2023
Great house, clean, with all possible equipment possible, great location, not missing anything. Highly recommend 👌 🌈🌞🐬
Karen H.
April 2023
Three generations family vacation. The house, amenities and setting were just great. The pictures really didn’t do it justice.
Would love to return someday.
Allison M.
September 2022
Home is magnificent! All accommodations were amazing! Hosts were so thoughtful and helpful. Perfect location to get to everything!
Rosanna G.
August 2022
My family really enjoyed our time here. Now we are spoiled and can never stay anywhere but a house on the beach. My kids loved running down to the beach every morning to see the sea turtles which made their appearance every single day of our trip. The house itself was as described and had everything we needed to enjoy our trip. Only wished it had a pool and larger tvs but this would not deter us from returning.
Whitney B.
May 2022
Incredibly well-appointed home, has everything you need. Sparkling clean, great layout, gorgeous setting. Amazing snorkeling directly off the beach. but only for the experienced as you need to understand tides and how to navigate urchins!
Paul Michael J.
April 2022
We decided to celebrated my wife's birthday with our three adult kids and significant others on the Big Island. Our daughter lives in Japan so COVID has kept our family apart for most of the past 2 years, making this trip an important reunion as well as birthday celebration. This house was the perfect place to celebrate!
The house is absolutely immaculate. Every feature and fixture is first class. The host has discretely labeled all the cabinets and drawers so you know where everything is and where it belongs when you are done with it. A small touch that reflects the care and thoughtfulness that went into every feature of the house.
We originally intended to eat out a lot, because innumerable restaurants are within a 10 minute drive. Instead, we fell in love with the big square table on the lanai. We took turns cooking and spent almost every evening gathered around that table, enjoying each other's company and the amazing views. We planned on visiting the local beaches on most days (two beautiful ones are within a 5 minute drive) but by far the best snorkeling we did was on the reef just offshore of the house. There is a reason dive boats and snorkel boats congregate offshore. We also feel in love with the resident sea turtles, who inevitably joined us on every swim. The only cautionary note is to make sure you enter the water about 10 yards down the beach on the right from the house. That allows you to miss some rocks and sea urchins (we learned that after our first swim).
We can't imagine a better placer to stay and we can't wait to return to the Big Island and this absolutely perfect home.
cathy k.
February 2022
I have stayed here before and was so happy to have dates that could sync up again with my travels. This is a lovely home that wraps around a stunning old growth tree, with a verdant lush backyard, but that is also just steps from the ocean. The best of both worlds.
Paul S.
December 2021
We booked this property for a family vacation and if I could give this property a 6, I would. Location was great...on a quiet neighborhood street near several nice beaches that our family really loved. Took about 35 minutes from the Kona airport up the main highway. Thus we did some driving back and forth as several of our excursions were in Kona but we didn't mind the drive. We had high expectations going in but the house exceeded those. The beds were super comfy and all the bedrooms were large. The family suite was great for one of our children who brought their baby allowing them to have some extra privacy. We used the Sonos sound system and the TV was top notch. The kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed (coffee maker, toaster, microwave). We really appreciated that the kitchen was already stocked with spices and paper products including coffee filters so that we didn't have to worry about those. There was also plenty of soaps and toilet paper so we didn't have to worry about that either. And the view to the ocean was amazing. Most mornings we sat on the porch to eat breakfast and watch the goings-on in the bay. We snorkeled right off the beach (would recommend wearing water shoes and watching out for sea urchins) and saw multiple sea turtles. There was plenty of high quality beach towels and beach equipment including chairs, umbrellas and fins provided which was super helpful. It was a great home for our vacation. And the property staff was very attentive and kept in good communication with us before and during our stay. We would definitely rent again and I highly recommend it.
Alan E.
November 2021
This amazing home and property is just what the photos look like. Fantastic location and home with everything needed. Kristen, the property manager, was so easy to communicate with and quickly addressed an issue with the broken refrigerator/freezer. She went above and beyond to make our stay worry-free. Mahalo for a much-needed getaway in such a gorgeous home.
August 2021
Beautiful house, we’ll appointed and comfortable with a superb location. Snorkeling in front of the house. Celebrated a 50th birthday in perfect fashion.
Taylor P.
June 2021
This house is perfect for family and friends with easy access to the beach. Saw lots of turtles every day and the snorkeling was superb. Great lawn for relaxing and viewing the dive boats off shore
Very well equipped kitchen and the bedrooms were comfortable
The house has a ohana suite which our younger family members enjoyed having some alone time
Lots of beach toys and close to hapuna state park so lots for everyone to do.
Kyra P.
April 2021
Wonderful!
Lisa H.
January 2021
The house and the location could not have been more perfect for our family vacation. The house is spacious, comfortable and right on the beach ... what a treat to wake up every morning to a gorgeous view and the sound of waves. We did a lot of cooking and the kitchen is perfectly appointed with plenty of counter space. We ate both indoors and out - both easily accommodated our group of 7. We especially loved the location. Our teenage son walked right out to the beach and surfed a few times. The drive to nearby beaches is quick and easy. Our favorite was Hapuna for the boogie boarding. We went for an ~hour long walk every morning, heading north towards Hapuna or South towards the nearby state park / surf spot. We can’t recommend this spot enough and can’t wait to return!
Courtney M.
December 2020
If I could have a home in Hawaii, I would envision one like this, down to every last, well-thought-out detail. The surroundings are serene and gorgeous. It’s convenient to anywhere you need to go, but you won’t want to go anywhere. Do yourself a favor and rent SUPs or kayaks and stay right here. We would definitely stay again.
Cindy C.
March 2020
Everything about this house is fantastic!
cathy k.
February 2020
Perfect layout, clean, comfortable, and right on the water, this home had it all and left us wanting for nothing, except for wishing we had another week to enjoy and relax! Already made another reservation!
Laura C.
October 2019
The house was even more stunning and peacefull than on the pictures. Couldn’t have hoped for a better place.
Thank you so much. Hope to be back soon!
Amy R.
August 2019
Living in this house is like a dream! Property manager met us at the house and gave a tour. House was spotless. Many, many details had been thought of and attended to. In particular the kitchen is fabulously well stocked with pans, appliances, etc. including a rice cooker and electric skillet and coffee grinder and a very nice blender. House opens to some of the finest reef in the islands--snorkel or scuba from shore. Our party dove every day of the stay. Outdoor heated shower is the best! Puako is so quiet at night and the stars are amazing. Ocean breeze is great but air conditioning was much appreciated in afternoons.
Scott S.
June 2019
This home is absolutely beautiful! Great for a family vacation or several couples travelling to Hawaii. The location is great if you want to get away from the crowd and simply relax. Views across the bay are amazing and turtle visits are pretty much a daily event. Property management team was excellent and attentive....but quite frankly everything was provided that we needed. There is a small grocery store just down the road, and a larger store within a relatively short drive.
Would stay again!
Dustin C.
March 2019
All was as expected. Plenty of space for plenty of people. Beautiful. Clean. Classy. Turtles on the beach regularly. Accessing snorkeling from behind house was a bit dodgy when surf was rough.
Neil F.
December 2018
This is an amazing home. Stocked with everything needed for an outstanding family vacation!! We really appreciated the very quiet neighborhood. Everyone in my family had the same opinion...... " We couldn't have chose a better place to live as a family while visiting the big island" The property management team was very prompt, professional, and very helpful! Highly recommend.
Kirsten M.
November 2018
This is a spectacular home, immaculate and serene. Incredibly fine craftsmanship you just don't see much of these days. Sophisticated design, elegant decor. The house had everything we could possibly need and more. We loved having meals on the large lanai looking out onto the beautiful bay, relaxing on the hammock and lounge chairs under the shade of the gorgeous big tree. Great snorkeling right out front (snorkel gear was provided), easiest entrance into the water is at high tide. This is an exceptional estate and one that we plan to return to next year!
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