Joseph A.
July 2025
This home is incredible….better than the pictures show! From check-in to check-out everything was easy and hassle-free. This location on the Kohala coast is beautiful! Sean and Robbie were more than accommodating. Check in was easy and we were greeted with a welcome tray of local goodies! Also, A/C had been turned on prior to our arrival so rooms were nice and cool. The home itself is beautiful! Everything looks brand new and was extremely clean. Finally, the view is unmatched. Beautiful sunrises greet you every morning and the most astonishing sunsets bid you aloha every night! During the day we lounged on the giant and comfortable lanai. At night we layed on the beach chairs and looked at the starlit sky.We stayed 8 nights and 9 days and saw maybe 5-6 people walk across the beach in front of our home. If privacy is what you want, then this is the place for you. At times we felt we were the only people on earth. This home is very well stocked. More stocked than any home we’ve stayed in before. As far as supplies go, we needed nothing. We cooked and ate at home for every meal.Try to catch at least one sunrise….and don’t miss any sunsets!!!We are already making plans to come back next year. A Hui Ho!!
Christopher J.
July 2025
We stayed at this outstanding property this summer and the entire family had a great time. The house was immaculate, and well appointed with plenty of extra towels, sheets, etc. The location and the view couldn’t be any better for us.Don’t expect a sandy beach. You’ll need some sturdy water shoes to walk around, but you should. We saw at least a dozen turtles in the water or sunning themselves on the rocks the first day we were there. You can snorkel right off the beach as well. The best snorkeling was to the left of the house. Just take your water shoes and a snorkel and you’ll see plenty of interesting things. Just be careful where you step. There are quite a few urchins all over.If you plan to explore the island, plan ahead as it’s quite a distance to the volcano national park, zip lining tours, etc which was perfect for us because we like to be away from the crowds.This was a great way to end our trip to Hawaii. We’d definitely stay again.
Elizabeth E.
June 2025
Our party included 3 families with 5 adults and 2 children aged 2 and 5. The home is lovely, with rooms looking out across the rocky shoreline to the ocean. The large lanai is comfortably furnished and we all spent much time out there relaxing to the sound of the sea. The shoreline is mostly rock pools with little actual beach, but fun for beginning snorkelers and children. We spotted several turtles swimming or sunning themselves on the rocks every day. The children enjoyed collecting coconuts, bits of coral and shells. The property is a short car ride away from some lovely sandy beaches.We found the home comfortable and well appointed. The bedrooms are large and airy, with comfortable beds and private bathroom. There is a washer and dryer and a handy outside shower for rinsing off after swimming. Closets are well stocked with linens and towels (bath and beach) and household necessities such as detergents, paper goods, and staples in the kitchen e.g. sugar and condiments. We were treated to a welcome bag of coffee and some snacks on our arrival. There is also a stash of books, puzzles and games in the living room, although not much for young children.The management were responsive and friendly, sending us information before we got there and checking on us to make sure that we were OK after our arrival.Every one of us loved our stay in this home.
Miriam B.
April 2025
amazing property, amazing view, great location to navigate from, nothing could have been better
todd m.
December 2024
Great home to gather the family for a week of relaxation and spectacular weather and good vibes.
Reed E.
August 2024
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful house! Excellent client communication.
Ann B.
April 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The agents (Robbie and Sean) were super friendly, communicative, and responsive. We couldn’t have asked for a better or more relaxing week at this beautiful house. We’ll be back and we highly recommend this agency and this property.
Rebecca L.
April 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect house for a quiet, relaxing holiday. Wonderful location - every room has fabulous views of the ocean!
Lorri W.
December 2023
Very stylish. Very spacious. House well equipped with small appliances and cooking utensils. Plenty of extra towels for both the bath and beach.
Great snorkeling with lots of turtles just off the shore.
One thing to be aware is there are not a lot of showing options particularly close except at resorts down the road. There is a small local market.
Great communication and responsiveness from the property managers.
Shelley L.
December 2023
We had a very relaxing beautiful stay! The house was beautiful, loved the view and swimming with the turtles! We loved our welcome bowl! Thank you for making our first visit to the island a pleasant one!
Lee M.
October 2023
This house has a nearly perfect layout with perfect views of the ocean.
Every room walks out to the patio with it's own relaxing space. The primary bedroom has an amazing view from the deck, also with plenty of places to lounge around.
This was a great balance for relaxation, or great launch pad for other adventures on the island.
Leslie D.
September 2023
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
although there are the occasional issues from wear and tear, the house is wonderful and we love being there.
Reed E.
August 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is incredible. It was sparkling upon arrival and as described. Customer service was EXCELLENT.
Kenneth K.
June 2023
Beautiful waterfront home. Very relaxing.
Eileen M.
January 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Every aspect of our stay was wonderfull! Communication with Robbe was frequent and comprehensive. Access was easy to this beautifully appointed home. Well equipped kitchen, spacious and private bedrooms and large interior living room and expansive well furnished lanai. Excellent snorkeling within 50 feet of house. Neat outdoor surfboard shower. Whale watching and super sunsets viewed from the property. In sum, a great vacation location.
Raymond M.
November 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our third stay at this house, and as usual found it well appointed, well taken care of, and beautiful.I was a little taken aback by the email I received regarding checking out. There was no need to tell me not to treat the property like a hotel and leave it as I would if it were my grandmother's. This kind of wording is new with the new management.
October 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I’ve stayed at the Ohana Hale and won’t stay anywhere else when in Puako . The folks at 2Papayas are very accommodating and helpful , you won’t have to worry about anything . Would highly recommend their service and if you are staying in Puako stay at the Ohana Hale .
Leslie D.
September 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home has everything...well-equipped and stocked, beautiful view, comfortable seating areas and lovely bedrooms.
melissa c.
July 2022
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!
jeremy L.
July 2022
Thank you. We had a wonderful time.
Kelly W.
July 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Puako Beach is our favorite place to visit in the islands, and this lovely home will be our go-to accommodation from here on out. Thoughtfully laid out, beautifully decorated, and outfitted with everything we could possibly have needed. Truly a perfect fit for our family vacation.
June 2022
We had a wonderful time! This home is in a lovely area and I was very pleasantly surprised to see it is as amazing in real life as it is in the photos. Everything you need for a fabulous vacation is included, and the beauty of the home and surroundings just make everything better. We especially enjoyed relaxing on the lanai or looking for turtles right off the beach. We look forward to coming back in the future!
Chuck S.
April 2022
We had a great time and enjoyed the angry ducks. We also loved the incredible view from the huge porch. Only negative
was the neighbors drone. The mangos were also incredibly good.
Nancy L.
March 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our third stay at this beautifully maintained house was perfect. We come to the area to scuba dive and the silver lining to not being able dive as much as we would like due to huge ocean swells was that we got to spend more time enjoying the house. Manager Mary checked in often to make sure everything was fine. We will be back.
Julie S.
December 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Ohana Hale is the perfect vacation rental! It is located right on Puako Beach with beautiful views and amazing sounds of the waves crashing. The home was spotless. The kitchen had every dish and appliance we needed. I especially liked having 2 French presses and 1 pour over.2 Papayas welcomed us to the home and were available to answer questions.
Tiffanie L.
December 2021
Our family of eight spent a week at lovely Ohana Hale. The homes is amazing. My kids enjoyed spotting turtles and watching the sunset every day. Sitting on the back lanai and playing games, eating dinner and visiting was just what we were looking for to end our perfect day exploring the island. We made great memories and loved every minute we were at the house.
Sapna M.
September 2021
This is a fantastic and beautiful house for a vacation getaway! We have stayed on this road on a prior trip to the Big Island and knew we would love staying here in Puako again but this house as other reviewers have written is even better than the photos suggest. It is located right on the water (with a safe low wall along the house before the water but that does not obstruct gorgeous sunset views) and our family enjoyed swimming to snorkel at high tide just in front of the house- lots of turtles. The house is tastefully decorated, very well appointed with a beautiful spacious kitchen that is extremely well organized to make any cooking and special meals easy. Our family of 4 really liked the layout of the home and every bedroom has its own bathroom and access to lanai. The study/4th bedroom convert was very convenient for anyone who has to work remotely. Mary and 2Papayas were incredibly helpful even prior to our arrival and during our stay. Their tips were right on. The house has beach chairs, boogie boards, spare aqua shoes, beach towels, outdoor shower to make going to the beach easy. We went at the peak of summer and unexpectedly the bedroom ACs went out before our arrival but we were still comfortable thanks to the ocean breeze and extra fans placed in the home- again we really appreciated that 2Papayas let us know in advance. We didn't want to leave and would love to return to this house on a future trip. Lovely memories.
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