Puako neighborhood and reef - our house in center, surrounded by trees
Location: Puako, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Just minutes from world famous Hapuna Beach State Park) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 5)
Pau Hana means finished with work - this is where to go to relax! Our two bedroom, two bath home by the ocean in this quiet beachfront community on the Kohala Coast is right next to the best snorkeling reef on the Big Island. Swimming, snorkeling and scuba in clear water with amazing sealife is right across the street, or just bask with the turtles on the sandy beach.
Puako is truly an Old Hawaiian Beach Town which feels far from the resorts and tourists, but is an easy drive to "Civilization." (Kona Airport is only 25 miles away.)
Puako Beach Drive is a quiet, 3 mile long dead-end road along the coast between Hapuna Beach and the Mauna Lani Resort area with about 100 homes, one condominium building, and a well-stocked general store. There are beach access areas about every one-quarter mile along the road with areas for swimming, easy kayak and diving access, and an extensive reef and tide pools to explore. Our home is on the quiet end of the road with a sandy beach access directly across the street. You can see the ocean from the yard.
The house has open floor plan: living room with high vaulted ceilings, skylights and ceiling fans, a modern well equipped kitchen, and a dining area. The living room and dining area open onto a covered lanai with a barbecue and a large landscaped yard. Spacious bedrooms both have queen beds, air conditioning and ceiling fans. The master bedroom has private bath, the second bedroom and bath are on the opposite end of house for plenty of privacy. We have added a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. We have high speed cable for ethernet or wireless internet access.
You can swim, snorkel, or scuba right across the street; this summer we have seen mantas and eagle rays as well as our regular abundance of fish. Visit the turtles in the tide pools while having morning coffee and watch magnificent sunsets with your evening cocktail. We are about 1/4 mile from the end of the road and Paniau beach with super easy scuba access, and a surf break in the winter. Walk 15 minutes along the coastline to Mauna Lani and Orchid resorts, or take a 5 minute drive to Waialea Bay, a quiet protected sandy beach without crowds just around the corner. Also close-by, Hapuna, Mauna Kea, and Waikoloa Resort("A"-bay) beaches are considered the best in the state.
Upcountry Waimea Town is just a 15 minute drive, but be sure to bring a sweatshirt. Hiking into Polulu Valley is a great warm up for Waipio. Drive down to Kona to tour - a great day trip but you'll be so happy to get back home. You can even drive to Hilo and on to tour the volcano- every visit holds new adventures!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: in bedrooms, ceiling fans in all rooms
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed: in both bedrooms
- Convertible Bed: queen size, in living room and can be moved to second bedroom on request
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View: ocean visible form yard and kitchen, beach access directly across street
- Communications
- Telephone: local calls or calling card only
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- beach towels,beach chairs, cooler, umbrella, boogey boards
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Beach Relaxation, Wildlife Viewing (Birds, Sea Turtles, Tropical Fish, Whales in Season!) EXCELLENT SNORKELING AND SCUBA DIVING
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nightly Rates: $220/night for 2 people, $240 for 3-4
Hawaii sate taxes of nearly 13% will be added
Departure cleaning fee and refundable damage deposit are additional
Discount available for return guests or month long stays.
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL FOR PRICING AND AVAILABLITY
5 night minimum stay
Christmas and New Years rates are higher
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Pau Hana Puako- Comfy Home Across the Street from Beach : )
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Puako
We discovered Puako on a weekend dive trip. On the boat dive with Kohala divers we got to swim with a whale shark for 1/2 hour!!
The Unique Benefits at this House
When you aren't at the beach, our house is super clean and comfortable, lots of light and breezes, big rooms and everything you need to feel at home. Mary Fox from 2 Papayas takes care of the house and is right down the street. She greets everyone and has all the inside information on where to go and what to do. If you love island life will never want to leave.
Property Photos
- Puako neighborhood and reef - our house in center, surrounded by trees - Puako Home on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii
- Beach and tide pools to explore right across the street - Puako Home on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii
- Cool and comfortable lanai for dining or relaxing - Puako Home on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii
- open floorplan: full kitchen and big dining area at puako beach vacation rental
- comfortable living room, also has sleeper sofa
- Spacious master bedroom with private bath, A/C and ceiling fan
- 2nd bedroom with sliding door out to comfortable lanai
- Picture yourself relaxing here with a good book and a tall cool beverage
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carolyn kincaid , san francisco, ca
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-----Original Message----- From: The Baers Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 8:31 PM Subject: Vacation Rental - Puako Pau Hana Aloha, We enjoyed the Puako Pau Hana home, Puako is a great community, both human and animal. And NO roosters to wake up to! High points: -mornings and evenings by the beach -walking to the end of the road with snorkle gear to commune with the fishies and turtles -having a coffee grinder, espresso maker and a coffee pot to enjoy Kona'sfinest brew -having the plastic and glassware to enjoy Kona's second finest brew -extremely comfortable beds -nice artwork, esp. the ceiling fish -glorious sky viewing, stars and sunsets -wonderful breezes blowing through the screens I highly recommend this rental property and will be suggesting it to others. Mahalo, Jenny Baer