Summary:
Right across the street from sandy beach! Puako Bay with lots of beach front to walk and play on.
The Space:
Please note, effective Jan 1st. 2026, Hawaii's Transient Accommodations Tax will increase from 10.25% to 11% for all stays with an arrival in 2026 forward. We may need to collect the tax difference to secure and finalize your booking. We will contact you to confirm the adjusted amount.
This floor may be accessed by shared elevator or an open air stair case and the front door is accessed from the outside via an open air walkway minimizing your contact with others.
A perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day of beach going. The best white sand beaches on the island are just a few minutes away by car. You can even walk across the street to enjoy the quiet white sand beach with tide pools that are great for kids.
Snorkeling, kayaking, walking & biking are some of the fun activities that you can do in Puako. Plus whale watching and surfing in the winter months.
Come enjoy this fabulous retreat!
Amenities Include; Wifi, TV (in livingroom & bedroom), Blueray DVD, Stereo, Washer, Dryer, Ceiling fans, Dishwasher, Microwave, Beach Towels & BBQ.
Sleeps 6 - (3) Queens.
PLEASE NOTE: This unit has ONE dedicated parking stall. Please consider renting a larger vehicle to accommodate all of your party. There is NO street parking allowed for vacation rentals according to local regulations. A secondary parking stall within the designating building parking lot MAY be an option but cannot be guaranteed for the duration of your stay or designated until shortly before your arrival. IF and as available, the additional parking stall within the designating building parking lot will be assessed an additional, daily fee. Please inquire directly, shortly before your arrival, for further information and potential availability.
Please keep in mind that Guest is in a very small and peaceful residential neighborhood. Noise carries over quiet landscapes and near water. IBR asks that Guest and Guest’s children respect Property neighbors' privacy, peace and quiet between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Please refrain from using the lanais for conversations or viewing devices during quiet hours.
STVR-19-362792
TA/GE-198-572-6464-01
* Nightly rates are based on up to 6 persons.
* 4-10 night stay required depending on time of year and availability.
* Rates are subject to change without notice. Rates will be confirmed at time of reservation.
* Rates exclude taxes, additional options and fees.
* A mid-stay clean will be scheduled for stays exceeding 28 nights.
* A mid-stay clean may include making beds with clean linens, changing linens and towels, cleaning toilet(s), cleaning stove top and countertops in kitchen, vacuum and dusting, sweeping and mopping.
Guest Access:
Guests will have full use and access to condo and grounds. The pool deck and public BBQ area is shared with other persons in building.
The Neighborhood:
Puako is still the only ocean front residential community along the Gold Coast/Kohala Coast of the Big Island nestled between the Mauna Lani Resort, Fairmont Orchid and Mauna Kea/Hapuna Resorts. Hapuna Beach State Park has earned the reputation of being one of Hawaii Island's finest beaches. It is the largest White Sands Beach on The Big Island and consistently rates on Top Ten lists internationally. Hapuna Beach offers some wonderful opportunities for swimming, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, sunbathing and snorkeling and is just a mile from Puako. You can even drive the back road to Hapuna Beach and not get on the Highway. Local shore fisherman can be seen daily enjoying the great reef fishing. Puako Beach Drive has no through access which keeps it virtually still undiscovered by many.
There are six separate "beach" accesses along this stretch of beach. Although there is not a tremendous amount of sand, there are tide pools and the extensive protected reef is remarkable. During low tide, small pools dot the entire coastline and these pools are filled with small sea life that make excellent areas to explore for all ages. If you enjoy shore diving, kayaking and snorkeling you can find a spot along this stretch of shoreline to enter the water. Offshore the reef is home to a wide variety of fish and many days you will see dolphins playing right from the shore. Enjoy the Whales who return each year to mate and give birth in the tropical warm waters during the winter months.
Getting Around:
A car is recommended for getting around the area and enjoying all that Hawaii Island has on offer.
Other Things to Note:
Aloha!
Island Beach Rentals LLC looks forward to accommodating you and being a big part of a very enjoyable stay on Hawaii Island.
Please, at your earliest convenience, and as soon as you have confirmed your travel arrangements, contact IBR to provide us with information concerning the best way to reach you both off and on island as well as details concerning your travel itinerary. With these details, we can do our job to ensure that you are welcomed and assisted, as needed, during your stay. Please help us to help you.
You may contact us directly or through the communication dash where you made your booking. Please be sure to confirm the vacation home, dates, and any reservation numbers that have been assigned during the time of your reservation so that we may ensure that the information you provide is linked to the correct corresponding reservation in our vacation rentals system.
Mahalo for your kokua – thank you for your help!
Below is helpful information. Please provide details at your earliest convenience regarding:
- Individual responsible for the rental
- Names of EACH Guest (first and last, please):
- Number of adults and children (under 16yo)
- Arrival and contact phone on island to reach your during your stay
- Arrival Airline/Flight Number/Date/Time
- Departure Date/Time
- Do you want to secure an early check in (before 3pm) and/or late check out (after 11am)? Please note, we ask that this option be secured with IBR at least 10 days prior to arrival if option is available upon guest’s inquiry. A flat fee (to be confirmed) will be assessed.
ISLAND BEACH RENTALS, LLC RENTAL AGREEMENT - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
If we have your email, a copy of our Terms and Conditions will be sent to you shortly after your reservation has been made and we ask that you digitally sign and submit the Guest Rental Agreement using the link provided to secure and finalize your booking.
BELOW ARE SOME OF THE TERMS THAT APPLY TO YOUR BOOKING WITH US:
PARTIES OR EVENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY.
NOISE
Please keep in mind that Guest is in a very small and peaceful residential neighborhood. Noise carries over quiet landscapes and near water. IBR asks that Guest and Guest’s children respect Property neighbors' privacy, peace and quiet. Guests are asked to adhere to the “Good Neighbor Policy” as follows: quiet hours shall be from 9:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. during which time the noise from the short term vacation rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors. Sound that is audible beyond the Property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.
NON-SMOKING RENTAL
This is a non-smoking rental. No smoking is allowed inside any of the buildings on the Property. No cigarette butts in gravel or yard.
PLEASE KEEP SCREENS AND DOORS TIGHTLY CLOSED TO PREVENT PESTS FROM ENTERING THE HOME.
SUPPLIES
As part of our commitment to ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay for our guest, we provide a complimentary set of initial supplies (paper goods and soaps) upon your arrival. These supplies are intended to help you get started and make your transition into our accommodation as smooth as possible. After your initial supply is depleted, it is your responsibility to replenish any additional supplies needed for the duration of your stay.
TRAFFIC
Please DRIVE SLOWLY in our neighborhoods. The speed limits are 10 mph to 25 mph and there are many children and adult pedestrians and bicyclists.
USE OF PROPERTY
Guest may use the home only as a place of vacation. Guest may not use it for commercial purposes, for any unlawful, improper, offensive purpose or illegal activity. Please refer to Guest Book upon arrival for details and instructions concerning use of pool, spa, and/or air conditioning if these amenities are available at the rented Property.
NO PETS OR ANIMALS ALLOWED
NEIGHBORHOOD CONSTRUCTION
IBR is not responsible for any construction noise or inconvenience that may occur during Guest stay. No refunds will be given. Although IBR cannot guarantee full knowledge of any planned or current construction occurring, Guest may contact IBR (90) days prior to Guest arrival to inquire if IBR is aware of construction adjacent to the Property occurring and Guest may choose to cancel at that time IF there is construction occurring that may affect the Property UNLESS Guest has already been made aware of construction during time of or shortly after Guest booking was made.
When securing Guest booking with payment Guest is consenting to have read, understood and accepted all the terms and conditions of our Island Beach Rentals, LLC. Rental Agreement as excerpted above as well as the IBR terms and conditions also sent by direct email to guest at time of booking.
© 2025 | Island Beach Rentals, LLC.
Last revision date: January 1, 2025
Interaction with Guests:
We like to say hello in person, but keep to ourselves otherwise. We are a professional management company and are available to assist you at any time during your stay.
Registration Number: TA-198-572-6464-01, GE-198-572-6464-01
Doug W.
August 2024
This place was great! There is a grocery store 15 minutes away in the resort town. This location is peaceful, close to beaches, and so relaxing.
We'll be back!
Cinda B.
March 2023
Terrific property for 4 family members-clean, convenient & attractive decor. Gorgeous view from 4th floor & handy to have Puako general store next door. Kitchen is well-equipped & bathrooms are very nice. Close to the best beaches on the island. The complex is very quiet & has many rules & restrictions, so not for everyone, but worked for us. Affordable & comfortable place to stay in Puako.
Trish F.
August 2022
The views are postcard worthy and the pictures used in this listing don’t do it justice. The complex manager is super friendly and gave us some tips on some things to do. This condo is right across the street from the beach. If you like tide pools there are many to enjoy. I would recommend bringing water shoes. There is also a small market next door to the condo that has some food, cold drinks and scuba/snorkel gear as well. It’s about 80-90 min to Hilo and 20 from the Kona airport. There is a full grocery store 10 min away as well. Up the street there was a food truck that came every day w malasadas (a delicious Hawaiian doughnut) wonderful treats. :-) Mahalo for the memories.
Max C.
October 2021
View from the Lanai is amazing (see listing picture) and overall the condo was well furnished/decorated. Kitchen was well appointed -- plenty of dishes, pots, pans, spices, dishwasher, full size fridge, blender, toaster oven, etc. The management company (Island Beach Rentals) was very communicative and stopped by towards the end of the stay to ask if everything was OK. They provided some fresh fruit on move-in, which was a nice touch.
The beach access across the street is close and fun to explore, but it's rocky and doesn't provide much sunbathing / swimming opportunities. That said, it's a very short drive to Beach 69 which offers a beautiful sandy beach with plenty of shade -- that's where I spent most of my time.
Only issue is that there was construction happening on the next door unit (also managed by IBR) which was a bit noisy during the day; though most of the time I was out enjoying the lovely island.
Overall: A+ would definitely return!
Jean S.
October 2021
Its been almost 40 years since we last stayed there, family owned a condo and remembers manager, great lady and helpful. Had wonderful visit.
Bill
Rowly J.
January 2020
The property management was highly responsive. The unit is clearly well-managed. The prior reviews and comments reflect our experience. This home is a good value. The two smaller bedrooms are very warm at night and their windows are on an exterior hallway which can be noisy. The unit contains a number of personal effects and some clutter but overall is clean and comfortable. The location is excellent with a nice view from the balcony over the rooftops to the ocean. It is fairly well equipped for simple cooking. We really appreciated the prompt attention of the property managers.
Pamela K.
October 2019
Jay was great to work with, we had to adjust our arrival/departure dates a few times and he was very helpful and accommodating. We arrived and found a few essentials missing from the condo so we called Jay and he had the problem remedied quickly! The condo is very well equipped to cook meals, relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean right across the street. The condo was very clean and comfortable. The pool and grounds of the complex are amazing. The entire experience was a 5 star.
Margene A.
September 2019
Great location, super nice condo. It was a great layout for us. We liked the flowers put out every day, the condo was well equipped with kitchen and beach items, thank you for the umbrella!
kathleen b.
September 2019
Perfection
Heather W.
August 2019
We enjoyed our stay in Puako at condo 405. The area was beautiful. A short 4 minute drive south down the private road took us to an unbelievable beach for snorkeling. We saw turtles, tons of fish, moray eels, an eagle ray, and an octopus. There was fresh fruit at the condos every day- the bananas were amazing. The view from the fourth level was incredible. The house itself was comfortable and had just about everything you would need. There was snorkel gear for four people- we only had to rent one set. The only issue we had was that the air conditioner in the bedroom did not seem to be working quite right. The water needed to be emptied a couple times a day and it seemed to go off and on more often than it should. We would have loved to stay a lot longer in this peaceful community.
Vickie G.
August 2019
Overall, our stay was nice. Good location and close proximity to snorkeling and beaches. In fact, some of the best beaches on the island are very close. Having the General Store right next door is great also. The condo is well stocked with dishes, towels, and all kinds of beach paraphernalia.
The condo is advertised as air conditioned. The one in the living room worked but the one in the master bedroom was leaking so bad that it couldn't be used for most of week we were there. When we did have it on, I had to change out towels, wash and dry them, and return them underneath the air conditioner. This created about 3-4 extra washing loads during the week. Neither unit reached the back bedrooms at all. My 2 teenagers were miserable having to sleep on top of their bed covers. Beings there were record high temperatures and no trade winds during our stay, I called the Property Manager and asked for some good fans for those bedrooms. Jay was great in bringing 2 fans to the condo.
Some of the condo rules are pretty onerous also. "Don't make your horn beep when locking your car," "Hand carry all your luggage up the steps to the elevator, don't drag them on the stairs." "Don't talk too loud on the balcony." If you are breaking any of these rules, Sarah, the onsite manager, will be at your door in a flash. Don't get me wrong, I totally understand the necessity of having rules. We just found that these were a lot more uninviting then inviting.
Overall, we would probably stay here again if for nothing else than the location and the sunset views.
Jessica B.
May 2019
This property was a perfect place for our family. The condo was well equipped and nicely maintained. Our children loved the pool and we often had it all to ourselves! Beautiful grounds! Sara, the property manager on site was very helpful. We definitely plan on staying here again!
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