Vacation Rentals by Owner

Exceptional Stay

Guest: George (Vancouver, WA)
Date of Stay: 03/17/12 Review Submitted: 03/29/12

This is a wonderful house facing the tide pools at Puako. It is very quiet with a fabulous lanai for everyone to gather and where no one wants to leave! The blue "sofa" is the place to be! Sunsets are superb. The house is very comfortable with a welcoming Hawaiian feel and just enough local vintage touches to make it fun and authentic. We were 6 adults and two small children (2 1/2 years and 8 months). The lawn with the sea wall with only one access point to the beach worked very well with the small escape artist. All the bedrooms are seperate from the living quarters of the house; each with their own bathroom. Two bedrooms face the water, one is tucked behind the front two and one is across the carport. Lots of room for everyone to have their own space. Lots of room for little ones to run and still be visible and fairly confined. The house was well equipped and Kalia is very helpful. I can't think of anything lacking. There are two refrigerator/freezers (one with an ice maker) and a full sized washer and dryer. Best to do your shopping in Kona - Costco/Wallmart/Safeway - but there is a general store close by and shopping at Mauna Lani or Wiakaloa Village. Great beaches and snorkeling within a few minutes drive, but the tide pools in front are great fun. It was tough to leave.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Two thumbs up!

Guest: Skip (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/18/11 Review Submitted: 12/28/11

Our expectations were naturally very high, but this property exceed them. My family really enjoyed our time here and the house is ideally set up for 3 -4 couples. The bedrooms are all detached from the main house, so some may sleep while others hang out. Also the large deck that looks out over the ocean is a great place to take meals, raise a glass, read a book and in general soak up paradise. Highly recommend.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Even better than it looks!

Guest: Robin (Jupiter, FLorida)
Date of Stay: 09/29/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

Wow, wow and Wow! We did not want to leave to see any other part of Hawaii! -or leave to come home! Very comfortable with incredible views! Great for family and friends! Well maintained lots of options for things to do right in your own backyard! Loved it all!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Paradise!

Guest: Trood (Newport Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/21/10 Review Submitted: 10/04/10

Our stay here will never be forgotten. This house was sanctuary and such a special place for all of us (8 and 3 mo.) The house and grounds are so private and all of us were so comfortable with separate quarters and baths..the main house was perfect for gatherings to enjoy the incredible view, birds, flowers, fish, tide pools,the Honu everywhere and amazing sunsets. Fresh Mango, grapefruit, limes and plumeria blooming for lei making. The house had everything needed for cooking, relaxing and playing. We never left except to attend the wedding events we were on the island for! Kalia made sure we felt the Aloha spirit and we all look forward to coming back very soon. Mahalo!

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Relaxing

Guest: claypipes (Rye, New Hampshire)
Date of Stay: 03/12/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

One of the most relaxing homes we have rented for a vacation. The setting, whales, turtles, diving in front and of course the magical sunsets all made for a wonderful family vacation. We only left a few times to see other parts of the Island as everything we needed was right there. We would go back here again without a doubt. The house offers everything you need for a non-crowd vacation.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guest: Margaret35 (Wheaton, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 02/20/10 Review Submitted: 02/20/10

It was a pleasure staying in your home during our trip to the big island. Your home far exceeded our expectations. Not only was it very clean, it was tastefully and comfortably decorated. We appreciated the many creature comforts like numerous bathrooms, comfortable beds, extra towels to name a few. We were also impressed with the fully equipped kitchen. No matter what we cooked, the right utensils were there. We spent many hours on the large lanai watching whales, sea turtles, dolphins, and the beautiful sunsets. The birds also brought us great delight. Another appreciated touch was your books that helped us identify the various birds and whale antics. Also, we enjoyed our walks on your beach, snorkelling, and searching for shells. Lastly, thank you for providing us with such a lovely home to enjoy our first visit to Hawaii.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/23/10 Review Submitted: 01/23/10

This house may have been the best part of our wonderful family vacation. Wherever we went in 10 days on the Island, we always looked forward to coming home here. The yard had papayas, lemons, palm trees, and bright flowers. The ocean was in the back yard. We saw whales and sea turtles off the lanai every day. There were sea breezes and wonderful sunsets. We walked and rode bikes in the quiet neighborhood. The layout afforded both the togetherness and privacy we were seeking. Add in the personal touch support from Kalia - sharing her local knowledge and numerous small kindnesses. Mahalo for everything. We hope to come back here soon. Dan, Cathe, and family

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Guest: Heather Matula (Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/31/09 Review Submitted: 10/31/09

My siblings and I were looking for a 'wow' setting to take our parents to in September in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary. All 8 of us were truly overjoyed with this home! We kayaked and snorkeled in the mornings, lounged on the lanai in the afternoons, grilled for dinners, and awed at the stars at night. Turtle-spotting all day was a definite highlight! My parents declared this the best vacation of their lives, and I know this home was a huge contributor. In writing this recommendation I only hope that not too many people book because we want this 'wow' again soon! (Kalia - Please take note!) :-)

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Guest: Cheri10 (Blairsville, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/16/09 Review Submitted: 09/16/09

We stayed at this house from August 8-16, 2009 and had a wonderful week. There were 9 total in our party (3 were children) and it was the perfect house for the size of our group. The beach is right there! No walking or driving to a swimable beach ~ it's off the back porch. Turtles were always on the beach or sunning on the rocks. The view of the ocean from the house is unbeatable. Nothing between you and the view except a few palm trees. The children loved having the ocean that close and there were no worries about them playing in the tide pools or water. It was calm and shallow enough for them (youngest was 5) to spend hours in the ocean every day. The adults loved the layout of the house. The common area was in the main house and the bedrooms were all seperate. It was perfect for our vacation with extended family. Would love to return!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

We have stayed at this property twice and are headed there again in February with three other couples. We love the location, the view from the lanai is the best on the island, and the layout with the separate sleeping and living quarters is ideal. We love that a bathroom has been added to the king unit as that eliminates the inequitable situation of walking five steps across the courtyard to a bathroom. Aren't we all spoiled? The whale watching could keep you happy all day.

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Guest: david andrew (honolulu,HI)
Date of Stay: 07/01/09 Review Submitted: 07/01/09

We rented 2 Puako Beach cottages for our family of 16 attending a memorial celebration. The large "cottage"# 153785 was perfect for our gathering. It is recently redecorated in tasteful Hawaiian style. Meals, games, remembrances held on the spacious ocean front lanai and lawn. A grand experience.

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Guest: service (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 04/16/09 Review Submitted: 04/16/09

The layout of this house is amazing, not only for the spectacular views of ocean, whales, and palm tress, but also privacy and intimacy. Noho Nanea is also perfect for gatherings of family and friends. Wonderful kitchen equipment and entertaining facilities. We lacked for nothing. With the management of Kalia and Lon, all needs were instantly met. I recommend this home for a perfect Puako experience

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/28/09

This house was better than we ever expected. Literally 50 yds from the ocean; we saw more whales than we had dreamed. The house is very well maintained, clean and quiet. If you want a lot of T-shirt shops and loud restaurants, don't rent here. If you want the ultimate beach experience with Green Turtles right outside your back yard, this is it. The caretaker lives right down the street and was easily accessible. We'll go back and we will recommend it to all our friends.

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