Location: Puako, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (22 miles north of Kona airport)
Accommodations: Condominium, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Hale Hoaloha means home of good friends and you will immediately feel at home in this perfectly located three bedroom condominium. Puako is a tiny (160 lots) former fishing village located 30 miles from the hustle and bustle of Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii's 'gold coast'.
This georgeous little village gets more sun and less rain (only 8-11 inches per year, on average) than any place else in the state. Despite the sun, the trade winds blow delightfully in one side of the building and out the other, keeping it comfortable in virtually all weather. Turn on the ceiling fans in each room to add to the breeze, walk out through your master bedroom onto the private lanai and sip your tropical drink while enjoying the sound of the ocean, only 200' away.
Interested? Walk over to the semi-private beach (we've never seen more than 5 people on it at the same time) and look for the Honu (green sea turtles) that live there. If you have brought the snorkle gear we provide, walk into the reef protected lagoon and look for the many varieties of fish resident there or even the occasional eagle ray.
On the way back to the condo, stop at the remarkably well stocked general store next door for anything from a fine wine to a rental DVD to virtually any groceries to a freshly baked pizza. You might also want to explore the carefully cared for grounds. Help yourself to whatever fruit is in season (mangos, papaya, bananas, oranges, limes, and grapefruit)and smell the bougainvillia, ginger, perriwinkle, jasmine,plumeria, and birds of paradise.
Tuck a fragrant plumeria behind your ear and check out the immaculate pools. Pop your groceries in the new super-sized refrigerator-freezer and new cabinets and check out the rest of the condo. Notice that the twin beds can be converted into a king. Also note that the full sized closet in the same room holds a collection of beach gear and a shelf full of games and books devoted to everything from hiking to Hawaiiana.
Poking your head into the queen bed room you'll find a completely equipped office area, with phone/fax, printer, and a desk full of supplies. Forget business and observe that the TV comes equipped with a DVD player. In the living room, though, there is both a DVD player and a VHS recorder as well as a CD player.
You'll be happy to find that the kitchen comes equipped with everything you'll need from a dishwasher to a coffee grinder for that local Kona coffee to a blender for the smoothies you'll make from the fruit you just picked to the basic spices and cooking supplies.
Don't feel like cooking tonight? No worries. There are about 40 restaurants within 15 miles from inexpensive to very expensive. American, Mexican, Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Italian, and many more in Kona. Stop, take a deep breath, and think. This is truly paradise.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: in unit
- Dryer: in unit
- Linens Provided: all linens including beach towels
- Off Street Parking: One parking space only. Additional cars may be parked on the street
- Elevator
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool: One kidde pool and one adult pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: stove, large refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, food processor, coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, all cooking, baking, serving utensils and dishes
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: 20 cubic foot
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: full size gas grill
- Lanai: private, grill, seating for four
- Communications
- Telephone: Telephone in living room and all bedrooms
- Other Amenities
- Good cell coverage, long distance with your phone card, answerer, fax machine, 4 cable TVs, two DVD players, coffee grinder and maker, large Refrigerator/freezer, cooking utensils, all tableware, all linens, two swimming pools (Shared), ceiling fans and flow through ventilation, reading material, Island Information, beach and picnic supplies. Also provided at no extra cost are sun, sand, surf, blue skies, upslope rainbows, whales (in season) (Check Jupiter Foundation Link Below for live real time whale songs from the buoy 1/2 mile off shore in front of the condo), and the Best Vacation of Your Life
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Parasailing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- rollerblading, running, volcano viewing, luaus, sunning, napping, sunset viewing, deep sea fishing, whale watching, and more than we can report here
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates: .. $125/night, multi-week discounts, $125 cleaning fee
11.4% taxes on rental not included
cancellation fee: 90-31 days before resrvation -$500 or rental amount,
whichever is less.
30 days or less - full amount.
Credit card # held for security/damage
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
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- Kitchen - Puako, Big Island Condo
- living room - Puako, Big Island Condo
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #58579
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