Summary:
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. 3 BR / 2 BA top floor condo directly across the street from the ocean in Puako on the beautiful Kohala Coast of the Big Island!
Enjoy the impeccable views of the ocean and surrounding mountains on the 4th floor. Tropical lush landscaping awaits you. This condo does not come with A/C and does include ceiling fans as well as a couple of floor flans for additional comfort.
The Space:
FOR STAYS FROM JULY 6-15 AS WELL AS AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2025, THERE MAY BE SOME LIGHT CONSTRUCTION OCCURRING NEAR OR ADJACENT TO YOUR VACATION RENTAL. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
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.
Step into this sunny and bright 3 bedroom, 2 bath top floor condo located directly across the street from the ocean in the quaint neighborhood of Puako on the beautiful Kohala Coast of the Big Island!
Enjoy the impeccable views of the ocean and the surrounding mountains on the 4th floor of this condo. The tropical lush landscaping awaits you! This condo does not come with air conditioning and does include ceiling fans as well as a couple of floor flans for additional comfort.
The unit is well maintained and boasts a light, clean and airy feeling! Enjoy the nostalgic feeling with some of the owner's original furnishings. Full Kitchen, wireless internet connection, ceiling and oscillating fans, washer and dryer, electric grill on lanai, 2 king bedrooms and 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds pool, full ocean and mountain views, assigned parking space, elevator in center of building, beach access with an abundance of tide pools, snorkeling, and green sea turtles. Puako General Store next door; located near world class golf, tennis, and beach resorts and restaurants.
Guests can relax at the property pool and indulge in a BBQ grill for a perfect island retreat.
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-19-362783
TA/GE-074-122-2400-01
* 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.
Ruel & Ann ~ San Luis Obispo ~ Reviewed: Jul 14, 2021
Property Manager 5 Stars!
Property 5 Stars!
Puako Condo #407 has a very welcoming "vibe". It is very clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. The condo has everything for a wonderful vacation (kitchen is well equipped and beach gear is provided) The 4th floor lanai provides beautiful sunsets and ocean views the perfect setting for cocktails and meals. We have stayed here many times and continue to be impressed with the upgrades and care the owners take it making their condo special!
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.
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: GE-074-122-2400-01, TA-074-122-2400-01
Jennifer L.
August 2024
We loved the property and the condo fit our needs perfectly. A family of 5 with 3 kids from ages 5-14 and a grandma, we all had an amazing time! It was August and quite warm without AC but that made it easy to get outside and swim in the pool or ocean.
angelica m.
October 2021
loved it! will stay again
Todd E.
August 2021
This place was everything as advertised. Though to be clear it does not have ac. It was above average heat for a couple of days but we were still in paradise. Puako is very quiet, as is the property. Short walk to the beaches for snorkeling. If you want a swimming beach we highly recommend driving to Hapuna (maybe 8-10 minutes away). One of the best beaches in Hawaii! The condo was perfect for our needs
Katherine S.
April 2021
Puako is a lovely slow paced area with quaint public beaches across the street from the condo. Well stocked condo for our family. We loved all the nearby beaches and the turtles. Will come back again.
Aaron R.
March 2021
The condo is in a fantastic location, with the pictures being 100% accurate. It is within a 10 minute drive to 3 outstanding public beaches (Hapuna, Mauna Kea and Beach 69) and within15 minutes to the grocery store in Waikoloa. The view of the ocean from the living room and master bedroom is postcard worthy, and the views of the mountains and sunrises out the front door is fantastic as well. The condo is well maintained, with ample towels and kitchen utensils as well as a couple of beach umbrellas and a boogie board. I would absolutely rent this condo again in the future, as it was perfect for a family of 4 with 2 teenagers.
A few notes I have for prospective renters: first, this is the best rental you are going to find on this part of the island outside of a resort. It is within a walk to the ocean and a short drive to world class beaches. Second, the Puako General store next door has snorkel gear to rent for cheap ($25 for the week), but not much else, so if you need food, go to the KTA in Waikoloa (I do not recommend to the Foodland that is a little closer; it is super tiny and was packed with resort dwellers). Third, bring binoculars so you can watch the whales from the lenai! It was a highlight of our stay!
I have stayed in A LOT of rentals all over the country and this is absolutely one of my top stays! Do not hesitate to book this condo!
ellen p.
March 2021
We've stayed at Puako condos many times but this was the best. It was not very crowded because of covid but the condo was clean and well stocked with lot's of herbs and spices and every cooking tool you would need. The condo has yoga now on tuesday and saturdays at 7:30 and that is so good and you can easily meet some of the locals. They were very helpful in getting you oriented and telling us the best food, shopping, snorkeling etc.. We brought bikes and our SUP and were able to ride all over Puako and Waikoloa/Mauna Lani and also were able to SUP with the whales in the am. The location is idylic because it's right across the street from the best turtle snokeling/reef and also the best place to put in for SUPing. We love going to 69 beach and hapuna and that's very close by. We've stayed at Puako condos about 6 times thus far and wouldn't stay anywhere else. 407 is especially nice because you can see the ocean clearly and can easily make out whale spouting and breaching. What a great place.
Tim M.
February 2021
Property is as advertised. Photos and description are accurate. No problems with management company.
Two items to note: (1) The windows are louvred, so they don't seal tightly like regular windows. As a result, it can get pretty noisy if the wind is blowing hard. It's just something to be aware of; and (2) The rental agreement is pretty aggressive. I accept the idea of releasing the landlord from liability, but "indemnifying" them is pretty ridiculous. Just be aware of the liability that you are accepting when you book.
Betsy E.
March 2019
Puako 407 is wonderful. It’s on the 4th floor so there is a beautiful view of the ocean and you can hear waves lapping on the shore day and night. We were there in Feb 2019 so we also saw whales from the balcony/porch!!! It’s close to many wonderful beaches. Having the General Store right next door is so handy. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need and then some. The bathrooms were spacious and the showers were hot with great pressure. You can see the ocean from the king size bed!!! Everyone we met was super friendly. The leasing experience with VRBO was easy and Jay answered all my questions and offered lots of good area info about where to rent bikes, kayaks etc. The neighborhood is quiet with easy access to the beach. I highly recommend Puako Condos!!!
Melissa B.
April 2018
We enjoyed our time in Puako. It was located near 3 beautiful white beaches. Take advantage of cooking yourself or packing lunches for days at the beach.
Mark O.
April 2018
We really enjoyed our vacation at the Puako Beach condo. The condo was clean, quiet, well-equipped and comfortable. Puako Beach Drive is away from the heavy traffic of Kailua Kona. We saw sea turtles at Puako Beach and swam at nearby Waialea Beach and Spencer Beach. The balcony has a great view of the ocean, especially at sunset.
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