Puako Home


Rates: $797 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Bed types: KQTT (sleeps 6)
Reviews: 4.90 (from 32 reviews)
Your Ideal Puako Beach Retreat – New Air Conditioning Installed

This perfect Puako beach home features 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms, ideal for families, couples, or friends traveling together. Located just steps from a secluded beach entrance, you'll enjoy peaceful sunset strolls and frequent turtle sightings—without the crowds. Some of Hawaii’s most iconic white sand beaches, luxury resorts, and championship golf courses are just minutes away.

Your Hawaiian getaway awaits in this tropical garden oasis. Directly across the street from a small beach where sea turtles often rest, this inviting home offers unmatched access to nature’s beauty. Inside, you’ll find a comfortable, well-appointed home now featuring brand new split air conditioning units throughout, ensuring a cool and relaxing environment in every room.

Whether you're watching a vibrant sunset, snorkeling the Puako reef, basking on the white sands of Hapuna Beach (voted the island’s best), shopping at the Queens’ and Kings’ Markets, or golfing nearby, this serene beach home offers the perfect base for your Big Island adventure.

Property Highlights:

3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms, accommodating small groups and families

Brand new split AC units installed throughout for full-home comfort

Spacious, shaded front lanai for your morning coffee

Lush backyard with a hammock, grassy lawn, and mature mango and banana trees

Outdoor dining setup under the palms

Fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, BBQ grill

Beach gear included: towels, chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and boogie boards

Sleeping Arrangements:

Master Suite – King bed, private office area, walk-in closet, AC, flat-screen TV

Downstairs Bedroom – King bed, AC, closet, full bath with shower

Detached Private Ohana Pod – Queen bed, private half bath, AC, outdoor shower, small private deck

Guests have access to the entire property, and we are fully committed to ensuring a smooth and unforgettable stay. Our local team handles daily operations, maintenance, and guest needs. We’re happy to help you plan excursions or tailor your vacation to be as relaxed or adventurous as you’d like—just reach out!

Location & Nearby Attractions:

Puako is a charming oceanfront community on the Kohala Coast, located just 30 minutes from Kona Airport. From world-class beaches and luxury resorts to local shops and dining, everything you need is nearby:

Hapuna Beach & Waialea Bay (Beach 69) – Top-rated for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing

Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani, and Fairmont Resorts – Just minutes away

Kawaihae Harbor – 10 minutes by car for ocean tours, shopping, and dining

Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Field – Explore ancient Hawaiian rock carvings

Marine Preserve – Pristine waters ideal for diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and spotting sea turtles and whales

All guests must sign the HCP rental agreement upon booking and pay applicable state and local taxes. We’re here to make your Hawaiian vacation easy and unforgettable.
Guests are subject to the rental agreement terms. After booking you will be required to e-sign the rental agreement through your guest portal. Registration Number: GE-053-829-0688-01, TA-053-829-0688-01

Puako Home Reviews



Troy R.
October 2024
This home provided a great home base for our group as we explored the surrounding area. It was very spacious and had all the equipment needed for a great day at the beach!


David G.
March 2024
We loved this place. A nice spacious house with back and front patios perfect for sitting outside. The location was excellent with the lava rock beach featuring daily sea turtle visits across the street on quiet Puako Beach Drive. We like to avoid resorts so this was just the spot - thanks for having us!


Michael M.
August 2023
We had a spectacular time. The house is beautiful and having all of the beach chairs, boogie boards, ice chests, etc. really helped. The kitchen well appointed for cooking and the gas grill was great. Mahalo


howard m.
January 2023
Very nice would recommend


Ema S.
August 2022
Loved the house. A block away from beautiful lava made beach with tide pools where you can meet turtles every morning. Also very close to nice beaches. Convenient location to get to Hawi, Waipio, Waimea, Hilo etc. the house has also beautiful backyard with hammock, flowering trees, front deck with nice sitting area. A responsible house manager who was very helpful in fixing issues.


Bob S.
March 2022
A roomy, comfortable house in a great area with access to the beach just across the street. Sara, and also Jameson, are very available to smooth out any bumps.


Linda W.
January 2022
Very comfortable and charming house across the beach from a lava beach. House is well stocked and all the beach equipment you could possibly need. The back third guesthouse is adorable even though we didn’t need it. I would stay here again!


Lisa R.
January 2022
We knew where we wanted to stay on the big island, and this house fit the bill. Across the street from the ocean, you can hear the waves crashing and feel the breeze dancing through the windows -- especially at night. There are bikes, snorkeling equipment, boogie boards, chairs -- everything you need for a day or two at the beach. The kitchen has everything you need. The next time we visit the Big Island, we will certainly stay here again.


Kate K.
December 2021
Great location and perfect house for our family of 6 adults.


Aimee D.
October 2021
Good overall property. Location was great, Sara was awesome and house was pretty good. There were a few attention to details that would have made this a 5 star property for me. All of the outdoor seating was covered if very thick dust/dirt and Yard debris. It is windy there however I cleaned it when we got there and it wasn’t as dirty when we left s week later as it was when we arrived to the property. The white couches are a nice touch but very stained and feel dirty since it wasn’t a practical color for the beach environment. It made it hard to cozy up on them with all the dirt stains and lastly the dressers are not very functional and would get stuck constantly to where I would have to leave the drawers open so I could access my clothes. These changes would make this a 5 start stay for me. Nice property and a great location


Danielle B.
August 2021
We really enjoyed our stay here in Puako away from the tourist packed Kona. We could walk across the street and watch the sunset, investigate the tide pools or drive 5 mins to the best beaches on the island. The kitchen was stocked with all the cooking instruments needed and we used the grill often. Ate outside every night! Note that the 2nd bedroom is right between the kitchen and family room, with little sound proofing, so if you have light sleepers in your group, that room is not for them. The 3rd bedroom is a disconnected pod with lots of privacy. But, the outdoor shower isn’t totally private. Our group didn’t seem to mind.


Theresa L.
July 2021
We had a lovely time at this home in Puako with our family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids). Great location, all beds comfortable, spacious layout for a family, cool beach gear provided (boogie boards, chairs, bikes), excellent host. The kitchen was well equipped, the patios and gardens were relaxing to hang out on and the house is directly across from the rocky Puako shore with daily visits from sea turtles. We wish we could live here forever and will surely be back!


Renate S.
April 2021
Sunrise and sunset on a beach just across the street. What can be beat? We have rented several homes on Puako Beach Drive, but this home was the BEST. Quiet neighborhood, spacious lanai mountain and ocean side, and a well equipped kitchen and laundry. Nice bikes and beach chairs, great garden shower, and good walking to many shoreline access points. We were grateful for the good aircon on some more humid days. Our hostess was fabulous in reacting quickly to any questions we had from start to finish. Highly recommend her and this relaxing home away from home.

Note: Vacancy calendar is approximate. Visit the owner/manager's reservation site to verify your dates.

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