The Best Value on the Beach in Puako! the Reef House Puako, Hawaii Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 146931

The ocean in front of Reef House

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Location: Puako, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Conveniently Located Near Hapuna Beach Park)

Accommodations:  House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)

Reef House Puako is a true old Hawaii getaway right on the blue Pacific Ocean. Snorkel with sea turtles from the sand and lava beach, explore tide pools, lounge in hammocks under the palms, watch for a green flash sunset, or just hang out at the two blue cottages with ocean and Maui views from almost every window. This will be a place you'll never want to leave.

In a grove of nine coconut palms, below spreading kamani and beach heliotrope, the original 1 bedroom/1 bath cottage accommodates a family of four (two adults, and two children on "punees" in the spacious living area).

This delightful, redwood-panelled beachhouse has Hawaiian and Asian art, a well-equipped kitchen, garden shower, dining area with an antique curly koa table seating up to eight, and sweeping ocean and Maui views from almost every window. The entire downstairs of the separate second cottage is a Master Suite, with bath and garden shower, for a second couple. (A private owner's apartment is upstairs and occasionally occupied.)

Sorry but, no parties, weddings or large gatherings

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• Amenities
  • Washer: coin operated
  • Dryer: coin operated
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking: room for two cars
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
• Beds
  • King Bed: Master suite has a king-size bed
  • Queen Bed: Cottage has a queen-size bed
  • Twin/Single Bed: Two twin punees (day beds) in living room for those under 15 years of age only
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Flat screen TV with cable
  • DVD
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available: We have names and numbers of several very good local chefs
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Lanai: Covered lanai on the master suite with table and chairs. Also a picnic table in the yard
• View/Location
  • Oceanfront
• Communications
  • Telephone: Phone, free Big Island calls, cell phone service good
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Hammock in the yard
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Live Theatre
  • Horseback Riding

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Cottage only (sleeps 2 adults & 2 children under 15) .. $295/night
Suite        (sleeps 2-not for small children) ........ $125/night
Cottage and Suite (sleeps 4 -6) ....................... $420/night
$500 Refundable Damage Deposit
Departure Cleaning Fee Additional
Add  State Taxes
5 Night Minimum 14 days over Cmas
Christmas Holiday rate is 25% higher cottage & suite both must be rented

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/23/09
  Positive Rating
  
  • Best, most laid back, place to visit in all of Hawaii!
• 10/23/09
  Positive Rating
  , berkeley, ca
  • Thanks for a great retreat. Loved the location, the proximity to beaches, the turtles, and the fantastic "manuals" left by the management and the owners of the property. Got some great pictures I'll send along.
• 06/15/09
  Positive Rating
  Margo Elbert , Seattle, WA
  • The soothing waves of the ocean are my dreams...wow, what a lovely place to have been. Early mornings in front on the reefs during low tide brought us up close to many turtles and tide pool life, and the silent sunsets seemed to linger forever! Reef House provided us with a delightful beach experience while enjoying comfortable and relaxing accomodations in this classic Hawaiian beach home. We had absolutlely everything we needed! The extensive owner's manual was much appreciated and very useful. The various island art and artifacts in the home were pleasing and inspiring, especially the watercolors, as we are also painters. The outside shower was a favorite feature! With the well-equipped kitchen and handy laundry facility, it was all perfectly convenient. The Puako location is so desirable on the Big Island, given the distances one travels to take in the splendor and activities that the island has to offer. With hopes of enjoying Reef House on another adventure to Hawaii, we will also recommend it to family and friends. Thank you for providing a place for us to create a peaceful and most memorable island experience! These days will remain forever in my heart and spirit. Aloha with great gratitude, Margo Elbert
• 12/08/08
  Positive Rating
  Courtney Lodato , Burlingame, CA
  • Thank you for such a wonderful vacation. The house is darling and we had so much fun swimming with the turtles. Thank you for making the trip so special.
• 10/29/08
  Positive Rating
  Mary Frank , Oakland,CA
  • A very happy time. Relaxed. A lovely house by the ocean. Ceiling fans were perfect. Loved the wood walls, the art, the cardinals bathing in the small pool in the lava bolder. Very well maintained. Mary was very helpful. Hope to visit soon again.
• 08/18/08
  Positive Rating
  rebecca , london/australia
  • We just spent 5 nights at the reef house in puako, it was brilliant! secluded, romantic sunsets and open plan living - much bigger than we expected. the fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for a good cook up on the bbq right on the ocean front, lounge chairs, comfortable lounges, cool ocean breezes... the gardens are kept immaculately and the front yard descends down to the cool waters where we saw and swam with turtles every day! (they come right up to but by law you must not approach them) bring some tabi shoes to walk in the ocean as some of the lava and coral can cut but makes for fantastic snorkeling in calm waters... the bed was super comfy, we were graciously greeted on arrival by mary who made us feel completely at home and was only a phone call away to sort out things like wifi difficulties... i know you shouldn't need it in hawaii but it's great if you need to book a helicopter flight say... def reccomend! we found puako the best of both worlds you can walk through the beach path and grab a meal at the resort next door (30 mins) or you can stay completely low key in puako with only a general store and a stretch of other beach houses. we hardly saw anyone... we are still in hawaii and have been comparing everywhere we stayed to puako reef house and unfortunately we have been disappointed wtih the exception of hana on maui - bamboo inn - also great... so if you want to get away form condo - vill suburbia that ruins the lanscape UURGH! come to puako! PS the big island's white sand beaches are better than maui and MUCH more secluded.
• 08/15/08
  Positive Rating
  Melody Benton , Edmonds, WA
  • I just returned with my family of 5 from a wonderful 2 week vacation on the Islands. We stayed in two different locations on the big island and 2 resort locations on Maui. The Reef House was our first stop. I was keeping my fingers crossed that all would be as expected; that the cash I’d sent in advance did in fact secure a lovely beachfront cottage & that my family could comfortable fit into the space. All concerns evaporated before we had the front door of the house fully open. From first glance you can clearly see The Reef House is a well loved and well cared for home and we felt welcomed by Mary’s thoughtful touches, fresh fruit & cool juices, fans running, etc. The home itself is charming & authentic, we were very much at ease relaxing, playing in the yard, napping in the hammock, snorkeling in the ocean and watching the star shows at night. Planning this vacation I started at The Reef House and chose each of the following stops to be a bit more luxurious, finally ending with The Grand Wailea on Maui. With their ‘over the top’ opulence and abundant water play opportunities I was sure it would finish as the favorite for my 3 teens. On the last day of vacation however when I asked everyone to share their favorite ‘vacation spot and activity’ 4 out of the 5 reported The Reef House was their top stop, by far, beating all the others (the 5th also chose TRH but it was a close finish with TGW). With a vote like that we’ll definitely be back!
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Melody, thank you for taking the time to write such a glowing review. I hope you and your family can return to Reef House again soon.Mary
• 07/24/08
  Positive Rating
  Cindy Wasserman , Lagunitas, CA
  • We stayed for a week at this lovely home, where we enjoyed the fantastic sunsets, sea turtles and sense of quiet and peace. Our 11 year old son loved to wake up and check out the sea life first thing each morning, happily counting the sea turtles on the reef and watching for cardinals. We ate breakfasts and dinners outside and nearly fell asleep while reading on the hammoch. The location of the home is also great. Not only do you have a small beach (it comes and goes with the tides)right there, but there are numerous expansive, white sand beaches just a few minutes away (as close as a four minute drive). Hapuna and Mauna Lea offered excellent swimming (our son enjoyed boogie boarding at Hapuna)but Wailea was probably our favorite. Mary's warm hospitality and thorough knowledge of the island made our vacation that much nicer. She was easily accessible when we needed to ask her questions and we found her to be a superb host. We highly recommend Reef House. If you have children they, too, will love it.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Mahalo, Cindy, Watching the 4th of July fireworks on the beach, was great. Glad to get to know you and your family, Mary
• 07/18/08
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  Kate & Iain Gilbert , Pleasanton, CA
  • What a fabulous week we had. This cottage was perfect for us. Beautiful sunsets and turtles in abundance. Very well equipped we wanted for nothing, and spotlessly clean. We love Hawaii but are not keen on staying at the big resorts. If you are the same I highly recommend this home.
• 07/14/08
  Positive Rating
  Robert Weinberg & Eleanor Wilner , Philadelphia, PA
  • Beautiful, serene, perfect location, immaculately kept,turtles and birds in profusion. Everything that's needed for a holiday, including snorkel masks and boogie boards. This was our second visit to the Reef House in Puako. There will be more.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Mahalo, Robert and Eleanor, we hope you return soon. PS mask and boogie boards are items left behind by guests and are not regularly provided by the Owners. Mary

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