Ocean and tropical view from the lanai Kapoho Vacation Rental Big Island Hawaii
Location: Kapoho, Puna District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (8 miles from Pahoa, 40 minutes from Hilo Airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Big Island vacation rental, Kapoho rental, Kapoho vacation, Hawaii vacation home, Hawaii vacation rental, Kapoho vacation rental
Come visit Kapoho on the Eastern tip of the Big Island where you can swim and snorkel with giant sea turtles and enjoy tropical trade winds and some of the newest land on earth! This tropical home features open-beamed ceilings and panoramic tropical and ocean views. You can watch the lights from passing cruise ships at night from the lanai. This is the Best of Kapoho - you are in the gataed community so you have access to Champagne Pond, but it is just a short walk to the Wai'Opae Marine Sanctuary for fabulous snorkeling! You can take a short 15 minute walk to Champagne Pond or ride our bicycles to Champagne Pond or other ocean access areas to snorkel and swim with honu. Outside in a gazebo near the house is a full-featured spa for your relaxation and enjoyment. You can barbecue in the chargcoal grill and eat outside by the spa or dine upstairs and have an ocean view.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, blender, coffee maker, range, refrigerator, and all cooking and dining needs. There is a generous living and dining area opening onto the lanai, a queen-size bed bedroom and bath. For extra guests, the second bedroom, downstairs, has two double-size beds and another full bath. And for your evenings, there is a satellite TV/VCR, a nice stereo with CD player, and an assortment of videos and CDs; and for those who would rather curl up with a book, there are lots to choose from.
Located in a quiet, oceanfront, gated community with easy accessibility to Kapoho Bay and the ocean itself, there are several calm lagoons for swimming and snorkeling. Some of the lagoons are even heated by geothermal fresh-water springs! A guide map at the house will direct you to all the best spots. Champagne Pond is a 10-15 minute walk from the home or 5 minutes by bicycle, and this home is perfectly located to walk to the Wai'opae Marine Sanctuary for even more swimming and snorkeling experiences. Volcano National Park is about a 45 minute drive.
Please note that Pualani is NOT a two-unit rental! You rent the entire home whether there are two guests or four guests!!! The second bedroom and bath are in the downstairs portion of the home. There is also a "rec" room next to the bedroom with a sofa, chairs, dining table, and sliding glass doors to the outside and the hot tub. The bicycles are stored in this room for easy access. The main floor is upstairs to make possible the super ocean view and to better catch the tradewind breezes. This home has a very private, secluded and tropical feel to it and is located on a quiet street.
Come enjoy the Hawaii of old at this private tropical getaway! PLEASE VISIT MY PERSONAL WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION. Scroll down for the link! Mahalo!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Queen size bamboo bed in the upstairs bedroom
- Double Bed (2) : Two comfortable double beds in the downstairs bedroom with own private bathroom too!
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : This is a private hot tub in a gazebo right next to the home!
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library : A selection of cds for your listening pleasures!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped kitchen with all utensils and cookware.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony : There is a wrap-around deck around the entire upstairs of the home.
- Lanai
- Gazebo : There is a gazebo in the yard where there is a hot tub for your enjoyment. Two lounge chairs for relaxation!
- View/Location
- Ocean View : The home has a view of the ocean - it is about 500 yards away from the view picture from the lanai of the home. The ocean is also across the street about 200 yards. The deck wraps around the entire upstairs portion of the home allowing for wonderful tropical and ocean views!
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone : Telephone is provided for local calls (all Hawaii calls), but please bring your cell phone for mainland calls. Mahalo!
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Bicyles available for guests use! We also have a collection of fins, masks,snorkels, and a cooler for day trips. We are also going GREEN and have installed photovoltaic solar panels!!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Restaurants (8 mi, ), Kapoho Tide Pools and the Wai'Ope Marine Sanctuary, Champagne Pond, Ahalanui Warm Pond (five minutes), Isaac Hale Beach Park for surfing (Pohoiki), Olympic-size Swimming Pool in Pahoa (eight miles), Volcano National Park (30 minutes), Lava Tree State Park (8 minutes), botanical gardens, restaurants in Pahoa, Keaau, & Hilo, Kehena Black Sand Beach, Pana'Ewa Rainforest and Zoo, lava viewing tours, ziplines, bicycle tours, Hilo farmer's market, Makuu farmer's market, and so much more!!!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Year round: $140/night or $895/week 1-2 guests
Christmas 12/15-1/15: $150/night or $995/week 1-2 guests
Add $15/night for each additional guest, max 4, add 13.42% HI state tax
Add $100 non refundable cleaning/set-up fee.
Add $300 REFUNDABLE Damage/Security deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
March Madness $110/nt Hot Tub, Bikes, Wifi, Ocean View!
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Kapoho
I love the Big Island! My husband and I have been in love with the Big Island since the 1970s! We loved Harry K. Brown Beach Park in Kalapana (now gone because of the lava flow!)I can't count how many times we vacationed on the Big Island, and finally, in 2004 we found ourselves in a position to purchase the beautiful and wonderful Pualani Tropical Dream House in Kapoho! Kapoho is one of the most beautiful places I have been! I love the smell of the air and the warm ocean water soothes my soul!
The Unique Benefits at this House
I am really able to slow down when I am here! I swim several times a day - ride my bike to the ocean access spots - snorkel with the fish and turtles and come back and relax on my lanai with the lovely view of the ocean. I love sleeping with all the windows open and listening to the waves breaking on the reef in Kapoho Bay. There is nothing better!
Property Photos
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- Ocean and tropical view from the lanai Kapoho Vacation Rental Big Island Hawaii - Kapoho Vacation Rental
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- Living room of Pualani - Kapoho vacation rental - Kapoho Vacation Rental
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- Pualani Tropical Home, Kapoho, Big Island Hawaii - Kapoho Vacation Rental
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- Another view of kitchen - lots of windows with tropical & ocean views
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- Living room view - Kapoho vacation rental home
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- Queen Bed in upstairs bedroom - Kapoho vacation rental
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- Relax after a day of snorkeling, chairs, outdoor shower, and jacuzzi!
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- Downstairs Bedroom - 2 full size bed and a full bathroom next to it!
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- And be sure to check out the Pana'Ewa rainforest zoo!!!
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- Aerial view of Kapoho Bay and street where Pualani is located.
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- Champagne Pond in Kapoho Beach Lots, Big Island Hawaii
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- Partial kitchen view in Pualani Home, Kapoho, Hawaii
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- Great swimming off one of the ocean access spots in the Kapoho gated community!
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- Downstairs "rec" room with tropical decor and hot tub access & bikes!
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- Sea turtle in nearby Champagne Pond, Kapoho, Hawaii
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- A view of nearby Kapoho Bay
Traveler Reviews (43)
Wonderful house close to world class snorkeling
Guest: Tim P.
(Grand Haven, MI, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11
Review Submitted: 03/23/11
We had a wonderful stay at the Pualani Home in February. The handsome house was perfect with all the ammenities, and very clean. The owner was great with all our questions, and replied immediately. The snorkeling nearby in the Kapoho Tide Pools was possibly our very favorite snorkeling spot ever! Swimming through thermally heated tide pools now out-ranks the Cayman Islands for us. The location was good for excursions to the volcano and Hilo too. We highly recommend the Pualani Home.
Owner response:We are always so happy when guests enjoy our home and the Kapoho area as much as we do! We hope you can come back sometime! We always offer discounts for repeat guests. We also think that the snorkeling is absolutely fabulous there.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Amazing Home away from home
Guest: Reba
(NYC)
Date of Stay: 01/10/12
Review Submitted: 01/24/12
My husband and I just spent five nights at Pualani House and it was absolutely the highlight of our two-week trip to Hawaii! I can't say enough how much we loved our stay. The house is in a secure, gated community, with only a few homes on the same street, so it felt remote and private yet safe. This subdivision is home to the famous Kapoho TidePools, which include several natural lava-stone pools that are naturally heated! It is truly breathtaking! Pualani House was extremely clean, well-cared for, and had all the provisions you might need: beach chairs, coolers, snorkel gear, five bikes, tons of kitchen stuff, loads of sheets and towels. Washer-dryer was very convenient (especially nice that there was detergent, unlike some other rentals). The wrap-around lanai is one of my favorite parts of the house, as well as the outdoor hot tub! I would highly recommend this house to independent travelers who are looking for a unique place to go on the Big Island. Kapoho is on the Hilo side, but the area is very sunny, not rainy like much of the East side. It was gorgeous every day! Pahoa town has a lot of good food choices and supermarkets. It was also a convenient place to go to Volcanoes, about an hour away. LOVED IT! Can't wait to go back! Reba and Johnny
Owner response:Mahalo Mahalo! I love it when guests appreciate the home and the area as much as we do! We sure hope you can come back soon and stay longer, and I always give discounts to repeat guests!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Amazing Time at Pualani
Guest: Reba & Johnny
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Date of Stay: 01/10/12
Review Submitted: 01/17/12
Hi pat! Just wanted to send you a quick Mahalo because we had such an amazing time at Pualani! I was really sad to leave, and am totally jealous that it is your house! I absolutely love love love the big island, must come back! It is big! We didn't even make it to the Kona side, but we had such a great time, exploring the tide pools (wai apoe is incredible) and volcanoes park was truly breathtaking. Puna district is peaceful and wild and has a whole character of it's own. Loved every minute. Can't wait to come back! Mahalo!
Recommended for:
Beautiful, comfortable spot for exploring Puna
Guest: Digger
(Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 11/16/10
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
My wife and I (in our late 30s) stayed at Pualani in Kapoho for five great coqui-filled nights. It was a great spot to stay and relax while enjoying the Hilo side of the Big Island. We explored the volcano and lava flow, the various tide pools (including Champagne Pond which is in the development Pualani is a part of), and even made a trip to Mauna Key observatory (long drive but worth it). Highlights for us were the volcano rim hike, walking down to Champagne Pond each morning for a swim (after having some Kona coffee, fresh Hawaiian fruit and Portuguese sausage), taking a tour of the lava flow from a local who lived in Kalapana (one of the coolest things I've ever experienced), having dinner in Pahoa at Kaleo's, and after dinner wrapping up at a fun bar that I believe is called Black Rock. The house is bright and airy. The wrap-around deck is great and the kitchen, living room and bedroom were all more than comfortable. Great spot for staying and exploring the Puna district and we hope to be back soon!
Owner response:Aloha & Happy New Year, Doug! I am so happy you enjoyed Pualani as much as we do. Please come back soon - I always offer discounts to repeat guests. Thanks again for choosing Pualani in Kapoho while visiting the east side of the island.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Beautiful views, comfortable bed, extremely clean
Guest: sbeth
(Madison, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 09/18/11
Review Submitted: 09/23/11
We had a great time exploring the Kapoho area for 4 wonderful days. The Pualani house made a great home base for us. We really enjoyed falling asleep each night to the singing of the coqui frogs, which are, admittedly, an invasive nuisance on Hawai'i. The house is close to fantastic snorkeling in the Kapoho tidepools, hiking in the national park, and restaurants in nearby Pahoa. There are no stores at all in Kapoho, so you must do your grocery shopping before you arrive. Pat is very good about listing all the grocery stores you will pass by on your way to the house. She is also very good about providing maps and directions, so you do not have to worry about getting lost on your way to the house the first time. One thing to keep in mind if you intend to snorkel at Champagne Pond, a lovely aquarium spot to snorkel: there is no public parking. You must walk or ride bikes to the access point, which is close by but still a walk, perhaps a bit too far for toddlers or folks with mobility problems. The Kapoho tide pools do provide public parking spots. Be sure to eat at Kaleo's in Pahoa. Although a bit pricey, which is usual for even casual dining in Hawai'i, the food and service were outstanding. I'd return to the area just to eat a meal there again!! Also, be sure to stroll through the magical Lava Tree State Park, which is just up the road. We practically had the entire park to ourselves on the day we visited. It's unusually beautiful. Although the Pualani house is not directly on the ocean, you will enjoy the ocean view from the lanai. Crashing waves framed by palm trees. What more could you ask for?
Owner response:Mahalo Sara for choosing our Pualani Home in Kapoho and we are so glad you enjoyed it! It is our primary goal for guests like you to have a positive experience. I try to send as much information as I can so that you have a positive experience! We love Kapoho and love sharing it with others. We hope you can come back some time! Mahalo - Pat & Andy Starkie
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Absolutely Perfect!
Guest: davidsonville
(Prince Frederick, Maryland, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11
Review Submitted: 08/29/11
This home and its owners reflect the aloha spirit that make our getaway extra special. It's like living in a breezy, glass home but with privacy as well. Nights are quiet other than brief rain passing through, neighbors are extremely polite and the wi-fi is ripping fast to stay in touch with family and friends (especially when we had an earthquake and a hurricane at our house while we were away). The porch that rings the 2nd story is particularly nice as well as the multiple jalousie windows and screens that let the tropical breeze flow right through the home. The kitchen is sufficient to cook as much or as little as you would like. There's plenty of snorkel gear, boogie boards, pool noodles downstairs that keep you from buying one-time-only equipment here (nice). And, bicycles for getting out and about in the neighborhood and beyond. Excellent place. We would stay here again. Thanks Pat!
Owner response:We love it when guests enjoy the Pualani Home as much as we do! Kapoho is such a special place and the design of the home really puts you at one with nature! It is very enjoyable to be there! Our recent two week stay was not long enough, but we are so happy to share the home with others, and try very hard to keep it well equipped so that you can have a Hawaiian home away from home. Hope you can come back - discounts for repeat guests.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Great ocean view!
Guest: miknic
(Arizona)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11
Review Submitted: 04/03/11
We LOVED the Kapoho home and we enjoyed sharing it with the resident geckos! Such a beautiful home that was well-kept, had tons of amenities, and a gorgeous view of the ocean and surrounding greenery. We loved listening to the frogs and the ocean at night. We just got home at 2:00 this morning only to find that your refund check for the security deposit was already in our mailbox! Thanks so much, we really appreciate the quick refund and are very impressed with how you run your business. Thanks again for sharing your vacation home with us, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Mahalo, Nicole and Michael
Owner response:We are so happy you enjoyed the Pualani Home. That is our goal - to have happy guests who may want to return some day! Mahalo a nui loa, and please come back again! Pat & Andy
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
Great ocen view!
Guest: miknic
(Arizona)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11
Review Submitted: 04/03/11
We LOVED the Kapoho home and we enjoyed sharing it with the resident geckos! Such a beautiful home that was well-kept, had tons of amenities, and a gorgeous view of the ocean and surrounding greenery. We loved listening to the frogs and the ocean at night. We just got home at 2:00 this morning only to find that your refund check for the security deposit was already in our mailbox! Thanks so much, we really appreciate the quick refund and are very impressed with how you run your business. Thanks again for sharing your vacation home with us, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Mahalo, Nicole and Michael
Owner response:We love having happy guests! That is our main goal!! Please come back sometime - reduced rates for repeat guests too, and I am getting quite a few returnees!! Mahalo a nui loa! Pat & Andy
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
A great place to visit
Guest: Chuck & Judy
(Parksville, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/16/11
Review Submitted: 02/26/11
We have just returned from 8 days at Pualani. It is a marvelous house in an excellent setting. It has everything one needs and more. The bikes are a great extra. There is lots of place to ride and explore on foot.
Owner response:Mahalo Chuck & Judy! I am glad you enjoyed the bikes. We love riding to the nearby snorkeling spots, and then coming back and relaxing in the yard or hot tub. We do our best so that guests have everything they will need to enjoy themselves! Hope you can come back, and we always offer discounts to repeat guests. Mahalo!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Lovely Stay at Pualani House
Guest: Mike
(La Grange Park IL)
Date of Stay: 12/22/10
Review Submitted: 01/03/11
My wife and two teenage children had a wonderful stay at Pualani House on the Big Island. The house was very comfortable with plenty of room for all of us, a great view of the ocean and nice breezes. The easy access to the Champagne pools is a real bonus. The Puna area has some gorgeous spots with easy access to the Volcanoes. It's a great get away from the crowds in other parts of the islands. We'll be back again!
Owner response:We love our getaway from the crowds in Kona, Maui, Waikiki, etc. This is truly the Hawaii of "yesteryear." We always give discounts to repeat guests and I get quite a few returning guests, so plan early!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+.
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