Location: Hawi, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Just 45 min. from Kona International Airport.) View Map
Accommodations: Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Featured in Cookie Magazine and recently filmed by "Renovation Nation" on the Green Network!
Many of our guests have also placed comments on Tripadvisor online. Puakea Ranch is listed on the State Historic Register. We are just 4 mins. to great snorkeling at Mahukona Park and 10 min. to Pololu Valley black sand beach.
Spacious and Luxurious with Spectacular Ocean Views: Completely restored 1940's Classic Hawaiian Plantation home on a 33 acre private ranch. Less than a mile from the ocean. Wrap around Lanai, large gas grill, plenty of outdoor seating, organic gardens, fresh farm eggs and Large Private swimming pool with ocean views make this vacation home uniquely special.
Enjoy a glass of wine while you take in the breathtaking sunset views and watch the whales breaching with your morning coffee. Collect fresh eggs from our free range chickens.
Th detached luxury bath house feels like your own private spa.
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has been meticulously restored and updated with the highest quality fixtures and attention paid to every detail. Your bungalow offers exceptional comfort and casual island elegance nestled in unsurpassed, natural Hawaiian beauty with complete privacy.
The Ranch gets some of the purest fresh air in the world as is travels across 2000 miles of ocean before reaching the northern tip of the Big Island yet we are just a 2.5 hour dive to our incredible active Volcano.
Luxury amenities include:
* Large Private Swimming pool with ocean views
* Large gas grill
* Sweeping ocean view from every room in the house.
* Indoor bath + Large Outdoor Bath House with an over sized, 2 person, copper bath tub.
* Organic herb garden for you to use
* Fresh organic eggs daily from the ranch chickens.
* Over-sized Hammock hung between towering Mango trees
* Many fruit and flowering trees on your 2 acre bungalow site with sweeping ocean and pasture views
* Ceiling Fans in every room
* Large, ocean view Lanai with table and chairs
* Fully Equipped Kitchen with table service for 12
* Flat Screen HD TV, with Cable
* High-speed wireless Internet service
* iPod dock
* 500 thread-count sheets
* Irish linen duvet covers
* European pillow top mattresses
* 100% plush cotton bath robes and towels
* Washer/Dryer
* Insulated picnic backpacks for hikes and beach days
* 2 Beach Chairs and 1 Umbrella provided
* Sand toys and pool toys
* Fresh Island flowers
* A Queen size bed in the sunroom. Home can Sleep 6 total guests.
* Child friendly dishes
* Honor system for borrowing age appropriate toys and games from our "Ranch Play Room" Great for 3-12 yr olds.
* Eco Friendly dish, bath and laundry soaps provided
* Olivie oil, ketchup, mustard, salt/pepper and kitchen spices provided
Added Extras...
On site Concierge Service is available for an addition fee.
Grocery and beverage items can be stocked in your kitchen prior to your arrival for a small stocking fee.
We can arrange for a private chef service, child care and for in suite massages and pedicures.
Our Historic Ranch is a wonderful and unique location for family reunions, families traveling together, intimate weddings, anniversary parties or just because.
Each bungalow is completely private and more than 4 acres apart within the private 33 ac grounds.
Every bear should have a day bed like this for lounging!
VRBO Bear stayed here - 06/08/2009 For a welcome tonic from urban life, come and stay at this scenic and peaceful property on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast. It’s the perfect place for relaxing with a good book, splashing lazily in the water during the heat of the day, or just enjoying the breezes and doing nothing.
Puakea Ranch covers multiple acres, so we had all the privacy and space a bear could want. The working ranch featured two horses, free-ranging chickens, and two of the friendliest dogs you could meet. A special treat was picking up fresh eggs from the chicken coop. Between the animals, the pool, the hammock, and the tree swing, there was plenty of built-in entertainment for all of us.
Originally built in 1949, the house was clearly designed with tropical living in mind. The elevated living space as well as the window and doors on every side of the home provided maximum cross-ventilation. The house was set far enough away from the main road that the infrequent traffic is barely unnoticeable, and yet near enough to the ocean to take in the nice view and ocean breezes.
The owner’s attention to detail was evident throughout the property. Bathrooms were supplied with locally-made soaps. The garage was generously provisioned with beach chairs, floaties, and other beach toys. The house was well-stocked with books for both adult and children. A drawer was filled with a first-aid kit, hydrocortisone, sunscreen, aloe for sunburns — everything we might need on vacation. The kitchen even had child-size utensils. This home takes the “family-friendly” label seriously!
Furnishings were high quality and in keeping with the historic nature of the house. Our bed was so lovely we would have happily brought it back to our own home if we could! There were also abundant seating options both inside and out. Our favorite was the large daybed with great views of the horses and the ocean. For adult pampering, the separate bath house provided a huge soaking tub and a shower with multiple shower heads. The spa-like environment was the perfect place to relax after the cub was put to bed.
If you need provisions (as bears do, sometimes), Puakea Ranch is just 2 miles south of Hawi Town. Hawi Town is small but has all the basics including a grocery store, ice-cream and coffee shop, and several nice restaurants. Be sure to pick up 100% Kona coffee at the Kohala Coffee Mill in town!
From the house, the famous white sand beaches at Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach were an easy drive south. On the way, stop by Kawaihae Harbor for yummy (and affordable) eats.
This rental had so many wonderful features we couldn’t fit them all in this review. Come and experience them for yourself!
The VRBO Bear
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: Large, black bottom, lava rock swimming pool with ocean views.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
All nights except listed below .. $455/night
March 1- April 4..................$495/night
June 1-Aug 30 ................... $525/night,
Nov 20-Dec 01 .................... $495/night,
Dec 20-Jan 04 .................... $595/night,
+ 12% Lodging tax. Exended stay discounts offered.
Inquire about last min. rate specials and avials.
$150 cleaning fee per each booking.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Hawi
The Ranch is a very important historic site. Once a thriving Hawaiian settlement, later a plantation homestead and working cattle ranch, the property is steeped in natural beauty and so close to the ocean, Hawi town and the best beaches on the island. The natural beauty of our 100 year old trees, ancient rock walls, surrounded by sweeping ocean views sets this property apart from absolutely everything else. It is truly one of a kind. Restoring this historic property and uncovering the deep history here has been an absolute joy. Being able to share the ranch with others makes it that much more special. This property deserves to be experienced and enjoyed.
The Unique Benefits at this Bungalow
The ranch is set on a beautiful and very private location, yet just 2 minutes to great local restaurants, art galleries, activities and the best beaches on the island. Our guests enjoy simple pleasures like swimming, relaxing in the hammocks, collecting fresh eggs from our chickens, picking fresh herbs out of our gardens, visiting with our horses and hiking the ranch grounds any time. The ranch is wonderful for families with children as they can roam freely on the without worry. The ranch is a private oasis filled with wonder, beauty and must have luxuries like the most comfortable beds and the finest linens, fully equipped kitchens and spa like bath houses. After all, you are on vacation.
Owner's Map of Hawi
With a passion for historic preservation and a burning desire to raise our kids in the country, we relocated form Santa Monica, CA to The Big Island and began the restoration or our Historic Puakea Ranch Property on the Kohala cost. We enjoy tending to the gardens, chickens, cows and horses at the ranch that allow our friends, family and our guests to enjoy a truly unforgettable Hawaiian vacation.
Property Photos
- The Sunset views from the house. - Kohala Coast, Big Island Vacation Rental
- Ocean and Maui Views from the Lanai. - Kohala Coast, Big Island Vacation Rental
- Your private black bottom pool with views to home and the ocean. - Kohala Coast, Big Island Vacation Rental
- Horses in the pasture in front of the house.
- Front enrty with many fragent flowers surround the home.
- Lanai wraps around the house with gorgeous ocean views.
- View from the Lanai. Rainbows are frequent at the ranch.
- The tree lined drive, leading to the front yard of the house.
- Living area is surrounded by windows with views to ocean, pool and pastures.
- Living Area
- View from dining area. Doors completely open to Lanai and ocean beyond.
- Luxury Bath house with huge soaking tub, open shower and ocean views.
- Bright and sun filled, open shower area with Ocean views out all windows
- Large Kitchen with Ocean Views. Kitchend door lead to large BBQ and Lanai.
- Master Bedroom with Private Lanai and views to Ocean and Maui
- Emily posing under the tree lined drive leading to the house.
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Valerie Schadt , Venice, CA
Homeowner Response:
Valerie, Thank you so much! We will look forward to seeing you again soon at the ranch. Aloha.