Lisa P.
January 2025
We could not have asked for anything more from our stay at this property. Due to Boston travel delays… we arrived even later than we expected the first night… But it was well worth the trip. We were welcomed to a beautiful home by the property manager to a place that was perfect for all of us. Throughout our stay, my adolescent sons enjoyed their privacy in a separate wing of the house- but agreed that their favorite part of the house was the shared lanai where we all hung out and often had breakfast and dinners. Each of the four bedrooms had beautiful ocean views with waves audible continuously and wonderful bathrooms. The kitchen was missing nothing for a chef or just our family.. This home’s location In Puako allowed us to easily travel to stargazing at Mauna Kea, viewing the erupting volcano, or travel down to Kona for golf, shopping or meals. I don’t think words can capture how relaxing it was to walk out amongst the ponds on the property and feed the fish and crab; or to just hang out in a hammock or dip our feet in the ocean. We have visited Hawaii quite a bit over the years… But the next time we return, it will absolutely be to Waima Lani… if we are fortunate enough to find it available! My boys rated the house 11 out of 10- and they are tough judges. This home is truly one of a kind… And the owner and property manager are equally wonderful.
Josh S.
January 2025
Perfect location, beautiful oceanfront property, amply stocked with high-quality furnishings, kitchenware, and toiletries. Could not have been happier. Ciera, our host, was a delight, very responsive and easy to work with. Views were perfect, turtles visited nearly everyday, and whales cruised by every morning. Cannot recommend highly enough. Mahalo Ciera and Jovan for your hospitality and aloha!
Brian E.
August 2024
By far, this is the best experience I have had anywhere on this site. The place is spectacular - perfectly maintained and meticulously thought out and designed with an eye on comfort and relaxation.The location cannot be beat - world class all around. It is ideal Hawai’i!
We look forward to coming back! Kuddos to what you’ve built - and I look forward to making the dip :)
Cheers!
Brian
Carey M.
June 2024
We had 8 guests who stayed at Jovan’s house for four nights. It is a beautiful home! As far as vacation properties go, this is the best we’ve experienced, there isn’t one detail that has been overlooked. We cooked in every night and the kitchen has everything a chef would desire! The yard is beautiful and just a few steps to the beach; we saw turtles our first evening. We will definitely be coming back to this oasis!
Kim B.
June 2024
Our stay in Jovan’s home on the Big Island could not have been any better! Thank you, Jovan, for sharing your home with us.
The house is fully stocked with every possible necessity you can think of. From paper towels, toilet paper, laundry soap, to extra sunscreen in case you forgot. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with every possible item needed for cooking. And it is all incredibly high quality.
The beds are extremely comfortable and the air conditioning in the evening while falling asleep is a bonus. The spacious lanai is a fantastic way to end every evening. We saw multiple sunsets from the house that were just spectacular. We rented kayaks from Adam (highly recommend!) and our teens enjoyed paddling the bay.
The property manager, Nikki, was one of the most responsive we have had across all of our VRBO stays.
It’s not really possible to find the words to describe the house because they won’t do it justice. Beautiful, spacious, comfortable, gorgeous…all of these fit (x10)!
Just book it, you won’t be disappointed!!
marc p.
February 2024
We've been to Puako several times but this was our first time at this property. And to say it's great would be a vast understatement. Not only is the house spectacular and ideally situated, but the owner has appointed and stocked it with every possible accessory one might need during their visit, and then some. It doesn't feel the least bit like a rental but instead, being a welcome visitor to someone's very well-appointed home. And Puako remains our top destination in all of Hawaii!
William M.
February 2024
Had a great time with friends and family. Very well appointed house with whales out front all week.
Bill M.
October 2023
First rate property right on the beach, with great snorkeling and diving right from the beach (see Jack's Diving Locker site Puako Church Point). The chef's kitchen is well-stocked with spices, condiments, staples, etc., so you can cook without having to start from scratch. The property managers, Tiva & David, delivered outstanding white-glove service -- airport pickup w/ car rented to us, with poke & rice & cold beers waiting for us. Next time we'll stay a bit longer and take them up on some hiking.
August 2023
My adult children and their spouses gathered with me to spend a week at Jovan's absolutely gorgeous home on the big island of Hawaii. It is the most beautiful VRBO in which I have ever stayed. The place was spotless, the beds very comfortable, the kitchen was magnificent. The views of the ocean and the sunsets were unbelievable. After playing outside all day, we came in to cook our wonderful dinners in a fabulous well stocked kitchen. After dinner, we returned to the beach to watch the skies and look for shooting stars. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
August 2023
This was even better in person! Super clean, equipped with every convenience we could ask for and more. Snorkeled out back every day, watched the sunset over the ocean every night. Played games and puzzles with friends and family on the lanai. A/C and wonderful beds and bedding made for great sleep as well. Already wondering when we can plan to return.
Tiva and her husband were great as well, reaching out to us beforehand to see if we needed groceries pre stocked or help planning any adventures and she happily answered the occasional questions we had during our trip.
Don’t hesitate to stay here - it was fantastic!
Daniel B.
July 2023
The house and location were a thing of fantasy. What elevated it to the next level were Tiva and her husband David. They helped to make sure that everything was absolutely perfect. They even helped set up a family picture shoot at sunset right here at the house with the most amazing background you can imagine.
One of our children could not come and as such, we are already planning to come back again.
I can’t imagine a more perfect house, location, or experience.
Crina H.
July 2023
My family of 5 had the absolute pleasure of staying in this beautiful, immaculate, one-of-a-kind home for 8 nights, but we wish we could have stayed for 100 more! The host has obviously tended to every detail from the quality of the linens to the art on the walls. This is truly the most beautiful, well-kept, well-appointed home we have ever rented.
Highlights include:
+Amazing beach access
+Stunning landscaping
+High-quality EVERYTHING
+Sweeping views of the water and north end of the island
+Crystal clear communication
+Attentive concierge service
+Insider tips about where to swim, eat, shop, etc
+Comfortable beds
+Plenty of room to spread out, yet intimate enough to spend time together as a family.
Five HUGE stars all around!
David L.
June 2023
No way to improve the property, the view or the hospitality. Easily the most beautiful location and accessibility on the water. Completely stocked home with everything you could possible dream of having. Wishing I could stay here forever.
Traci S.
May 2023
We love to travel and this has been one of our best trips yet. It was absolutely beautiful. The house, which was top of the line, the property, you name it! Jovan and his team made sure we had everything we needed. Do you know how wonderful that is after over 15 hours of travel? We can’t say enough about this amazing getaway. Thanks so much!
Brent C.
March 2023
Ideal location with very communicative and helpful hosts! It was tough to leave, and I'm sure we'll be back someday.
myer g.
January 2023
Our stay at this beautiful home was spectacular! The owner and the property manager were an absolute delight. The house is gorgeous, the property is amazing with its ponds and breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains. We felt more like family than renters all to the credit of the wonderful owners and manager. Aloha! Till next time.
Jeff W.
January 2023
This place is remarkable. Jovan and team are exceptional hosts that went out of their way to welcome us for our stay over Christmas. Our group of 6 adults and 2 kids had the time of our lives in this beautiful oceanfront home in Puako. The pictures don't do it justice. Do yourself a favor and book it. Thanks, Jovan!
Bridget Z.
August 2022
Better than the photos. The home is just beautiful and the location is stunning. Oceanfront access to the water is like a private slice of heaven! Lots of rocks to walk on and explore and turtles swam up next to us on multiple occasions. Not a sandy beach access but Mauna Kea beach is about 10 minutes away and checks that box. Home itself was very clean and well maintained. Lots of thoughtful details that make for a luxury experience. Kitchen is super organized with everything you need. Communications with the property manager were always easy and helpful. Only drawback on the rental is the lack of air conditioning in the great room. A few room a/c units would be wonderful as the weather was hot and we couldn't comfortably sit in there. Bedrooms all have a/c and the climate was perfect in those areas. I would highly recommend booking your vacation here!
Sid M.
July 2022
The house is ridiculous, the pictures do not do it justice. Down the the smallest details -- the glassware, silverware, toiletries, towels, even the spice rack -- high end with attention to the smallest detail. The setup of the house is perfect for 2 families (it feels like two homes connected by a walkway). You can go swimming and snorkeling right in front of the house (there's a sandy path where you can walk out right until you get to the reef). Jovan and the caretaker onsite are responsive and attentive. Fantastic experience.
Karl W.
July 2022
This was the perfect place for our family get-away. It is so quiet and peaceful. Just the sound of the ocean and birds, interrupted only by someone saying, “Let’s go to the beach!” The house is amazing, wonderfully stocked and beautifully adorned. The property manager, Nikki, was super helpful and kind. I can’t think of any way this could have been better.
Allisen P.
July 2022
This house is magic. Sweeping views of the ocean and beautiful landscaping. Turtles, fish, crabs, birds and dragonflies visit regularly. The kitchen is a cook’s dream and we spent hours everyday on the lovely lanai watching the island go by. It was our favorite family vacation by far and we feel so blessed to have experienced it. Mahalo to Jovan, Bob and Nikki.
Song C.
June 2022
Words cannot adequately describe the beauty and awe of our experience at this home. Saying the property is gorgeous does not do it justice…it was so much more as each of us had a different emotion and experience. For me and my wife, it was healing…for my friends with kids it was fun, adventurous, and bonding…and for the couple without kids it was romantic and warm but for all of us it was surreal. The home was meticulously detailed from the furnishing, theater like surround sound, executive chef qualirty kitchen, and high-end hotel like bedrooms. The property itself sits smack next to the ocean and coral reefs positioned so we could watch the sunrise and sunset every day...which in itself was worth the stay. All of us, even those who could not swim, spent a lot of time in the ocean...some played in the tidepools, others snorkeled the reefs, or looked for octopus and other ocean wild-life at night. We cooked every meal and ate every meal outside. We also rented Jovan’s SUV on Turo…which we used to get groceries at Costco and to go sight-seeing…the Mauna Kea observatory sunset, Waipio Point Lookout, Volcano National Park, and South Point were must sees for some of us and was easy to do from our stay. I can't thank Jovan and Nikki enough...they made sure every question and need was addressed…you were such beautiful hosts, the icing on this multi-family vacation. In closing...the pictures on VRBO were beautiful and why we rented this property....but that was nothing compared ot seeing it first hand.
Kierstin D.
January 2022
My husband and I, and our 3 adult children, had the vacation of a lifetime in this gorgeous oceanfront home! It is actually more of a private resort! Jovan and Bob were so incredibly thoughtful and helpful with every detail of our vacation. The property is beyond amazing, equipped with everything you could ever need, from snorkeling to kayaking, lawn games and a true chef’s kitchen! The outdoor spaces, sunrise, sunset and the stars were all breathtaking! So much to see on the beautiful island, yet no need to ever leave the property! Truly a slice of Heaven!
Joyce M.
January 2022
If there was such a thing as a once in a lifetime place to stay, then my time at this gorgeous home has to be it. The house has everything I needed but more importantly the ambience oozed ultra high end elegance and charm, but was so comforting. It sits right on beach where every morning I could hear whales splashing and day dream with the turtles that come up to sun in front of the house. During the day I’d walk out and snorkel with those turtles and various colored fish. Then end the day watching the sunset…which for whatever reason, made me emotional. I slept on the Punee outside on the Lanai, and surprisingly with all these ponds, no mosquitos. They are brackish, Koi and Tilapia, Herons and even Turkeys... but no mosquitos. Unbelievable. Lastly, I’d like to thank our host Jovan who was the sweetest host and treated us as if were were family, not someone renting her place. I just wish I could write better so I could give this home the review and our host the credit they deserve.
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