Michael M.
November 2023
Lower level apartment in lovely garden setting and ocean breezes. Birds and geckos abound! Spacious living area, King bed, and screened patio. Very comfortable and gracious, responsive hosts.
marilyn k.
November 2023
The apartment is spacious, comfortable and homey. This is not a high end modern experience, but a cozy and relaxed retreat. The bed is very comfy, bathroom shower newish, and the apartment is very clean. The proprietor, Bailey, is gracious and kind. We felt more like his personal guest than a renter. A lovely experience.
James F.
October 2023
Had a wonderful time. Close to everything we needed at Kohala. Spent the days diving, snorkelling the local beaches and sampling the great bars and restaurants nearby. We are hoping to return soon again
Emilee N.
August 2023
Great location, great place, close to a lot of great beaches.
Jadwiga B.
July 2023
We had a great time at Puako and around. We were welcomed with a delicious fruit plate ! Many wonderful beaches. Watching turtles just few steps away. My daughter had fun feeding birds every morning and afternoon, amazing how colorful and pretty ! Thank you for hosting us.
Rebekah M.
June 2023
A lovely & comfortable home away from home. Love, love, love the attention to details. The fresh fruit awaiting us in the fridge was so kind and amazingly delicious. We have stayed many places on the big Island and this was my favorite. You can hear and see the ocean from the front window! Perfect location for walking along the shoreline path and to many beaches. The screened lanai was a tropical oasis. Our host Bailey was so kind and communicative. We would love to stay here again.
Kendra H.
April 2023
Wonderful on all accounts. The listing info is 100% accurate. Perfect size for 2 adults. Generous host - that fruit plate was to die for! Close to Hapuna beach (best beach imo) - get there early though. Walk across the road to beach access points to see tide pools and resting turtles. The birds are plentiful. We will stay again.
Neil S.
March 2023
Excellent property and great hosts…
John M.
December 2022
Excellent location for access to the ocean, we ate in most of the time. Owner was very proactive with staples in the suite and accessable. Thanks Bailey !
David K.
November 2022
Absolutely splendid stay in an awesome location. It's easy to explore both North and South from the property, and we did. But we mostly just wanted to hang out near Bailey and Baki's lovely property. Wonderful attention to detail in the accommodation and most generous hosts. We loved the fresh flowers and bottled water. Wonderfully quiet location except for all the bird song...absolutely delightful. Multiple beach accesses just a short walk or a short drive away. We highly recommend the property and look forward to returning soon.
Lisa T.
November 2022
We've visited Hawaii island quite a few times and this is our first time staying in Puako instead of in the Kohala resort condo/hotel area. I loved how quiet and peaceful it was. There's a really good snorkeling/scuba entry just a couple minutes down the road. There's bird food provided to fill the backyard feeder which attracts very large numbers of birds, we saw up to 10 wild parrots (lovebirds) at a time! The home itself was lovely, comfortable and had plenty of beach supplies in good condition, which was great because we didn't have to rent any snorkeling gear. And the kitchen was definitely the most well-stocked rental house kitchen I've ever seen. The hosts were extraordinarily generous with a welcome breakfast including a big bowl of local fresh fruit, English muffins, eggs, butter and jam, and more than enough coffee for the entire stay. They had quite a lot of other food in the kitchen as well which was really helpful to have (things like olive oil, soy sauce, garlic salt). I have stayed at many vacation rentals and I think this one has to be my favorite, will definitely be back!
Yvonne L.
October 2022
We enjoyed every minute of our stay! Great location, wonderful host, well-stocked kitchen, comfortable, clean and cozy apartment with beautiful outdoor sitting areas. Nothing is lacking!
Tom
September 2022
Very quiet and pleasant property. Two very pleasant outside sitting areas. Walking distance to several beach access points. Well-stocked kitchen and AC in the bedroom.
Christine F.
August 2022
Everything was as expected, great hosts!
Vahlee Waltraud P.
August 2022
Bailey and Baki are great hosts. Their flat is wonderfully appointed, warm and inviting. We received a sweet welcome gift and the generous fixings for our first delicious breakfast. Watching the wild birds out back from our balcony and counting the many geckos lounging about while sipping our morning coffee made for a good start into each day.
Snorkling spots are in walking distance. Visibility was mostly good and we saw a plethora of fish, moneys, nudibranchs, an octopus, and many turtles in and out of the water. We also went on many exciting hikes within reasonable driving range.
And we always enjoyed coming back to our 'home base' to refresh and relax and plan our adventures for the next day.
We hope to come back soon.
Gena A.
July 2022
We truly enjoyed our stay at the house. Definitely a place to relax and enjoy the peaceful island. The beach around the corner is a must see. Thanks Bailey for the great fruit and breakfast
James S.
June 2022
Great, quiet place to stay. We were there for the IronMan race at the Fairmont down the road. It was simple to walk right to the race venue and made for super easy race weekend. It was also easy to go just across the street to swim in the ocean and see this fishies. We really enjoyed getting to meet and give scritches to Mimi, the sweet little dog from upstairs.
Lisa V.
May 2022
It is a causal relaxing place. The beach has public access spots every couple of houses on the opposite side of the road- making it so easy to get to for a swim, a stroll, or to watch the sunset. On the patio, you can enjoy all kinds of birds ( for us it was especially nice to hear/see the Love birds). It is an easy 20 min. walk on the beach to the Fairmont Orchid where we enjoyed a breakfast (get the banana macadamia pancakes) and we reserved (well in advance) a sunset dinner at Brown's (amazing service, food and sunset). The best part about Bailey's place (besides the host) is that the street is a dead end - so it is quiet and low key.
Alaya B.
January 2022
Perfect place for easy beach access, plus all the beach gear you'd ever want! Bailey was so accommodating and a great host.
Jennifer L.
January 2022
Wonderful, clean, peaceful, private place to stay. I greatly appreciate host Bailey's prompt communication. If you are planning to use the sofa bed, let him know ahead of time so he can have it setup with an extra pad. We plan to stay at Bailey's place again!
Amy R.
November 2021
This condo had everything, and I mean EVERYTHING we could have possibly wanted in a Hawaii vacation rental: proximity to an incredible beach, beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, snorkel gear, coolers and a cooler bag, a super comfy bed, an incredibly well stocked kitchen.
November 2021
Peaceful stay with a lovely garden view of so many birds. Close to turtle resting beach and snorkel spots . Kind, thoughtful hosts!
Rose D.
November 2021
Great alternative to busy hotels for couples and very close to some of the best beaches on the island. This comfortable apartment is equipped with everything you will need. The owner provided us with fresh fruit and other breakfast items to welcome us. The birds and geckos will welcome you as you enjoy your coffee on the back deck. Highly recommend Bailey”s apartment.
julie anne c.
November 2021
What a gem! The host, Bailey Wharton, really knows how to make this property special & exceptionally welcoming. It has all the conveniences of home and then some! Some listings say they offer a fully equipped kitchen but rarely deliver, not here! Butter, oil, spices, seasonings, condiments! It was great! Also, the host provided an exceptional “breakfast for the first morning”. I assure you, it lasts more than your first breakfast! There was English muffins, eggs, bacon, Danish pastries, smoked salmon & a huge serving bowl of delicious fresh local fruits! Convenient located across the street from several public beach accesses. Great to watch sunset in the evening. Sand chairs & umbrella provided. There are just too many special things to list. We will definitely be back & recommending this exceptional property to everyone!
Tina S.
October 2021
I stayed here while attending a conference at the Hilton Waikoloa. It was exactly what I wanted! Close enough for the commute but far enough from the magnitudes of people! The evening walk a few houses down to the sunset each night was such a great way to wind down from the day! Even got a couple of green flashes! Love the honu and just chill vibe. I will be returning! Aloha
Rachael M.
October 2021
I was completely blown away with the amount of thought and preparation that Bailey and Baki put into out stay. They really go above and beyond to ensure you have everything you need. Their accommodations felt more like a home away then it did a home rental. Also the location was so nice with a walk to a beautiful beach, a bit rocky but there are sandy areas, but so pretty.
Deborah D.
August 2021
This was our second stay at Bailey's and we loved it as much as our first stay. The apartment is spacious and tranquil. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. We loved sitting on the back deck and watching all the wildlife. We will be back!
Eduardo C.
June 2021
We had a blast! Amazing place, quite away from crowd perfect to explore the Island. Amazing host, that treated us like family. Both kids loved it.
Already looking for the next trip....
Roxanne R.
June 2021
Great location
Bailey is a great host.
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