Location: Puako, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Conveniently Located Between the Mauna Lani & Hapuna Prince) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 7)
Keywords: Oceanfront home, 3 bedroom Puako home, beach house, house with a pool, 3 bedroom home
“Hale Ohana” Family House
Welcome to paradise at this contemporary Puako oceanfront home, situated to feature the stunning Pacific view and designed to invite the refreshing tropical breeze. Your friends and family can enjoy any of the three seaside bedrooms, each featuring sliding glass doors opening onto the full-length lanai (patio). While you savor the sunset, watch the kids splashing in the pool. Prepare a meal of fresh local fish and island grown produce in the fully equipped kitchen or on the gas barbeque grill. Or have one of our talented local chefs come to you! For three years, guests have been delighting in this bit of paradise… where the relaxing rhythm of island life meets the modern conveniences that you have come to expect.
This 2200 square foot home was built just six years ago. It was designed in old Hawaii plantation style with a roomy 1100 square feet of lanai, screens and sliders that open full length plus louvered windows to encourage the tropical trade winds to maintain the home at a comfortable temperature without the use of air conditioning. A seawall on the ocean side of the home protects the landscape from salt-water damage so the lush tropical flora flourishes. The dipping pool outside the north bedroom wing is the perfect spot to refresh after a day of golf or tennis at one of the nearby resorts. Between two tall coconut palms, sway in the cozy hammock while listening to the melody of the rolling waves. The covered lanai features built-in cushioned seating for two, teak lounge chairs and dining table, plus a serving area with sink. Additional features of the home are wireless high speed Internet connection and a two-car garage.
House Design:
Living area:
Stepping through the front door, the great-room’s ocean view will stop you in your tracks as you “ooh and ahh” over the colorful Pacific view. This room is a kitchen/living room combination designed so you can enjoy your guests or family while preparing a meal or a tall cool beverage. The modern kitchen has ample counter and cupboard space as well as top-of-the-line large and small appliances. Thoughtfully provided serving dishes and utensils are at your fingertips. Adjacent to the kitchen is the seating area featuring a plush down sofa and love seat, built in bookcases, flat screen TV, stereo with surround sound and a DVD Player. Wireless high speed Internet service is available throughout the home.
Bedrooms:
The spacious master bedroom with private bath is located on the south side of the home. Some of the convenient features are: built in closets, drawers and shelves, a bamboo desk, Hawaiian quilt on the king size bed, delightful local art, sliding glass door to the lanai, telephone and television. The adjoining master bath has double sinks, tiled walk-in shower, and a separate door leading outside.
The additional two bedrooms are located at the north end of the home. Accessible from a long hallway, both bedrooms are oceanfront with sliding glass doors opening onto the patio and pool area. Bedroom One features a queen-bed and a twin-sized bed, a comfy chair for reading or relaxing, telephone, and a stereo/DVD player. Bedroom Two has a queen-bed, desk, television, telephone and a teak lounge chair just outside on the porch.
These bedrooms share one and half additional baths conveniently located just down the hall.
We use only natural pest control on property for your health and the safety of our planet. We also use and encourage the use of environmentally sensitive paper goods and supplies.
This home is managed on behalf of the owners, by Mary Fox, R(B) 2 Papayas, LLC. Mary holds an active real estate broker's license in the State of Hawaii.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Top-of-the-line 100% cotton linens
- Garage : One car garage plus off street parking for two more cars
- Off Street Parking : Additional parking for two cars
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed : Bedroom Two features one queen-bed and one twin-sized bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Commerical Quality Appliances
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai : 1100 Square feet of covered lanai, oceanfront and mountain view
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : Oceanfront home with a seawall between the home and the ocean
- Communications
- Telephone : Telephones in the great room and in each bedroom
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$700-$900 per night depending on number of people/length of stay/season
Departure cleaning fee additional
Refundable security deposit required
Seven night minimum stay. Maximum guests: 7
1/4th rent is due & nonrefundable 14 days from booking. Balance is due and non
non refundable 60 days prior to arrival. In the event of cancellation we will do
our best to rebook your dates and if we do so, your rent will be refunded.
Christmas holiday rates are higher! Please email for rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Favorite surf spot in winter, snorkeling neary year round. Also a great shoreline hike along the coastline to the Orchid and Mauna Lani Hotels.
About a twenty mintue walk from the house for great dining and seaside beverages.
Great place to meet neighbors and stock up on items for your stay. Friendly proprietors and even a book exchange on the front lanai
Historic Hokulea Church was founded 150 years ago and still has Sunday morning services.
Walking distance from Puako. Offers dining, shopping, entertainment, golf, spa, fitness center, tennis and restaurants.
Closest grocery store with a deli, meat and seafood, bakery, produce and sushi. Open 6am – 11pm daily.
Locally known as "Beach 69" this sandy beach is great for swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing. Shade trees nearby. Turtles and mantra rays plus colorful reef fish.
Owner's Map of Puako
Aloha, I am Mary Fox, R (B) and owner of 2 Papayas, LLC. I manage this wonderful Puako home on behalf of the Owners. I would love to help you and your family find the perfect home for your stay on the Big Island. I am a Puako resident, myself, so I am available to greet you upon arrival, answer any questions you may have, or attend to any concerns or requests that may arise during your stay. Until we meet in Paradise....
Property Photos
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- Living area from the kitchen side - Big Island, Hawaii Vacation Rental
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- Hale Ohana, oceanfront home in Puako - Big Island, Hawaii Vacation Rental
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- You could be HERE!!!! - Big Island, Hawaii Vacation Rental
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- In front of the seawall
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- Oceanfront living area showing the view
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- Gourmet Oceanfront Kitchen
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- Oceanfront Master Suite
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- Master bathroom
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- Bedroom 2, oceanfront with a queen-size and a twin bed
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- Bedroom 3, oceanfront with queen-size bed
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- Hale Ohana entrance through the gardens
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- Picture sitting here with a good book!
Traveler Reviews (22)
The Perfect Vacation Home!
Guest: Stephanie
(Pleasant Hill, Ca)
Date of Stay: 08/16/11
Review Submitted: 09/05/11
We LOVED our week at Hale Ohana. It couldn't have been more perfect. The house is beautifully decorated, yet so comfortable and private. The couches, beds, lounge chairs, and the awesome built-in daybed on the lanai were so inviting. I normally hate to cook while on vacation, but dinners at sunset on the lanai (with grilled fish from the fish market 5 min. away) were unforgettable. Every suggestion Robbie made yielded a great find. I hope to be able to return to Puako and Hale Ohana. Mahalo for such a wonderful vacation.
Owner response:Local fish and produce can be purchased nearby for delicious home made meals. The home has a journal with maps and driving directions to the fish market and local farmer's markets.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Lovely property, sad experience
Guest: Nina B
(Carlsbad CA)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11
Review Submitted: 07/18/11
Our family stayed for a week, while our daughter raced another great Hawaii Triathlon. This home's location was very peaceful, very restful. The home was spacious and comfortable...the lanai was large, with a gorgeous ocean view. The sad experience was that, as responsible and considerate as we were of this very nice property, we were held responsible for a large forfeiture of the security deposit. We still love Hawaii, having visited 4 times now, but saddened by our experience.
Owner response:Aloha from the manager. We are not in the business of retaining deposits indiscriminately as our 10-year history proves. Our wish is for all our guests to have a pleasant experience with us and hope to return to this lovely home. Although this family left the interior of the home in good condition overall, upon check-out WE were saddened to discover that our brand-newly refinished wood deck had numerous scratches (nearly 25) possibly due to bike cleats the gardener observed being worn on the deck. Additionally, the interior hardwood floor, which had been refinished recently as well, was also scratched. The Triathlete admitted that her bicycle had been stored inside this multi-million dollar home at several times, rather than in the garage. Repairs to the deck and floor were made by a professional, licensed contractor, as required by Hawaii State Law. Charges were then deducted from the guest's security deposit. Photos and emails were sent to the guests immediately upon discovery of the scratches but despite photo evidence to the contrary, they insisted they had not caused these damages.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Nice Beachfront house
Guest: cliff
(bellingham, wa.)
Date of Stay: 06/05/11
Review Submitted: 06/30/11
We stayed for two weeks in June, 2011, The house is comfortable and very well equipped and the rental agent could not be more accomodating. Great views of the ocean and mountains and the beach is right out the front door on a very private and peaceful site. Puako is great as it is old Hawaii for the most part and not touristy at all despite the fact that the luxury resorts of Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani and Waikoloa are just minutes away. And the little village of Kawaihea where you can buy wonderful fresh fish and dine in good restaurants is only three miles away, This is a great place to stay for a peaceful vacation with either family or friends. Wonderful value for the dollar.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Wonderful beach house
Guest: MikeM
(Select)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11
Review Submitted: 03/08/11
Stayed here with our young daughter and infant son and really enjoyed our time. The home is provisioned very well with bikes, snorkeling gear and kitchen tools. The lanai is great with a wonderful view and the built in queen size couch is great.
Owner response:Try your time at the wonderful home on the beach in Puako
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children.
A perfect vacation house
Guest: mike
(san francisco)
Date of Stay: 11/23/10
Review Submitted: 12/13/10
We had a fabulous time in this house and in Puako. We were a party of 6, with two children, ages 9 and 11. The house was perfect, beyond our expectations and what we could tell from photo, which doesn't full capture how nice it is. It is extremely well located in terms of being on water with beautiful view, easy walk to great snorkeling at end of road and tide polls, little traffic, and easy drive to three of the best beaches, off Old Puako Road, as well as to shops, hotels, and other places for dinners and a range of kid focused activities. The house is very spacious, with very comfortable furniture, and a great sitting area on porch and lawn. The kitchen is well stocked with top of the line appliances and kitchen wares which was really nice for cooking the meals we had there. It had a large supply of staples. VRBO agent was extremely helpful-can call if you need anything.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Perfect family vacation spot
Guest: Loved it
(ARCATA)
Date of Stay: 09/25/10
Review Submitted: 10/14/10
We had such a wonderful time & felt so at home while we here- - - except for the relaxing sound of the ocean, the incredible evening sunsets, the turtles swimming by, & the delightful weather! We were welcomed with flowers and fruit and loved every minute.
Owner response:Sounds like home!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Just Us Two
Guest: Anonymous
(Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/21/10
What a special place for a large group or small! We were small and what an incredible home to spend our vacation in----a place that met our needs so perfectly! We still talk about the perfect paint job, the well equipped kitchen, the unbelievably comfortable lanai and THOSE sunsets! The location of the home makes it so easy to come home to, the beauty of it makes it very hard to leave! Thank you for sharing your paradise with us!!!
Recommended for:
Family, Family, Family.
Guest: Anndee
(Palm Springs, California)
Date of Stay: 08/05/10
Review Submitted: 08/27/10
Our family is still celebrating the most magical, healing and relaxing vacation of our lives. Hale Ohana is amazing in every way. From the floral scented tropical breezes that fill up every room, to the stunning ocean views, and absolute seclusion. Our daily island adventures couldn’t rival the smiles we had upon returning home to Hale Ohana for the best sunset seats on Hawaii. Thank you so much for sharing this home with us.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Guest: Jenn11
(Seattle WA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/09
Review Submitted: 09/01/09
We had a fabulous time in Puako and found the house to be above and beyond our expectations. It is well located, beautifully decorated and well stocked--not with just a pot or pan here, but top of the line appliances and kitchenwares which was really nice. Felt like home away from home. The view was breathtaking and having a pool was great for the kids when we needed some "downtime" from the beach. It was a beautiful trip, a wonderful house and we did not want to leave.
Recommended for:
Guest: Lindsay10
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Date of Stay: 07/20/09
Review Submitted: 07/20/09
If I could buy a house on Puako, this would be it. Beautiful quality of construction and decoration add to the obvious beauty of the surroundings. Thank you for allowing us to share this fabulous property.
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