Location: Puako, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Between Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea 24 mi north of Kona airport) View Map
Accommodations: Vacation Home, 4 Bedrooms + Den, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
"Hale Nana Kohola" (Whale Watch House)
**LAST MINUTE SPECIAL** - Please inquire for last-minute specials** ~~Dates still open in October~~
Brand new 4500 sq.ft. architectural masterpiece on the beach in beautiful Puako. Kayaking standup paddle boards and snorkeling only steps away in pristine clear coral reefs where Humpback whales come to breed from January to April and the sea turtles reside year round.
This home offers 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms with their own baths, a media room with a bath, an open living, dining and gourmet kitchen area with cathedral ceilings that opens to a huge covered lanai adjacent to the 46' 360 degree infinity pool.
Each bedroom, including the living and media rooms, has a large flatscreen TV (6 total) complete with an advanced audio system that can accept individual IPOD music selections. (bring your IPOD!)
Both master suites are complete with two lavatories, tub, shower, seperate toilet rooms with bidets and large walk-in closets.
Great care was taken with the landscape, creating a beautiful palm tree oasis including a hammock stretched between two palms on the ocean side. This home is one of the few in Puako with a sandy beach right in front.
This gorgeously designed home is topped off with a 3rd story "whale watch" retreat that offers 360 degree views across the land and ocean from the sunrise over Mauna Kea to the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Each bedroom and the media room has its own air conditioner with individual climate control
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: High quality sheets and towels provided
- Garage: garage
- Covered Parking: Covered parking available under port co chere
- Off Street Parking: Available in driveway
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: High Definition DVR in media room with a top of the line surround sound system.
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Multi zone sound system in each room.
- Private Pool: 360 degree infinity pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Large modern gourmet kitchen including a unique concrete contertop with fossil inlays and an intregal sink, 2 Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers, and top of the line appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Complete with top of the line kitchen utensils
- Refrigerator (3) : Two Refrigerators one with ice and filtered water. One wine storage refrigerator.
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Built-in bbq and kitchen in lanai/patio area.
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai (3)
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Directly in front of a beautiful white sand beach
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Computer: A new Sony Vaio hooked up to printer and high speed internet.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): throughout home
- Other Amenities
- 3 Kayaks 2 Stand up boards, 2 bikes, snorkel gear, fishing poles and gear.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: will consider
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Bathrooms and showers are wheelchair accessible. The main entry is not.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): The first floor is all on one level and can be accessed by wheelchair. A wheelchair can be rolled directly into the shower without running over in the shower dams for both master baths.
- Kid Friendly: We have pool safty equiptment, there is a high chair and a pack and play. There is also several toys. Because of the proximity of the swimming pool is very important that parents keep a close eye on their children, even though we have safety bracelets.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Whale Watching, Beachcombing, Turtles. We have a high-powered flashlights for night sea life watching on the reef.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$2200nt, May and September
$2800nt, with a 7 nt minimum stay, tax not included.
$4500nt Christmas and New years (with a 7 nt minimum stay), tax not included.
$5000 Security Deposit will be refunded within two wks less any damage.
$700 Non-Refundable Cleaning Fee.
$30nt Optional pool heating fee - (may be desired during winter months)
***********Special - LAST MINUTE SPECIALS***********
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Oct '09 ~Last Minute Special~ Luxury Home on White Sandy Beach
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Puako
When we found Puako we felt we were home. It reminded us of old Hawaii, a sleepy little street running along the Beautiful Kahoka Coast. It was not our intent while building to use it as a vacation rental. It just happened and we have been very fortunate to share this paradise with others.
Owner's Map of Puako
Jane Jenny is an artist and a designer and Ron Jenny is a contractor. They both have teamed up over the last forty years to build homes with balance and flow that they and visitors can enjoy. It is like creating a feeling that is appealing to the senses. Over the years with Jane’s visions and Ron’s construction ability and help from various architects, several of their homes have been awarded; have been in charity events for architectural walks and in publications.
Property Photos
- Ocean side 360 degree infinity pool - Big Island Vacation Home Rental
- Sunset in front of home - Big Island Vacation Home Rental
- Ocean view from one of the master suites - Big Island Vacation Home Rental
- Guest suite with kitchenette
- One of the master suites
- Sandy beach in front of home
- Great room and Gourmet kitchen with unique concrete countertops
- Outdoor b-b-q/entertainment area
- View from the 3rd story "whale watch"
- Master bath
- View from the living room
- View of house and the 3rd story "whale watch" retreat
- Bedroom 3
- Other Master Bath
- Pool from up stairs master
- Hammock in the palms
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