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PUAKO BEACH: an eclectic, TRANQUIL and HISTORIC oceanfront community.

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Sweet smelling Plumeria in the back yard
Entire kitchen and dining area.
Dining table.
Living room.
Living area into dining room.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Waimea, HI
  • Popular LocationHapuna Beach State Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationMauna Lani Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationMauna Lani Resort Golf Course19 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

PUAKO BEACH: an eclectic, TRANQUIL and HISTORIC oceanfront community.

We have a two story residential home, located across the street from the turquoise clear waters of the Pacific ocean.
Our guest apartment is on the ground floor with its own private entrance through a garden atmosphere into a large screened in porch with plants, table and couch. The apartment is 1000sf with a King size bed with soft bamboo sheets and air-conditioning in the bedroom with additional cooling fans throughout. The apartment is ideal for three adults or two adults and two kids, max. Four adults is not recommended as the pullout couch bed in the living room is not really designed for two adults, in my humble opinion.
The back door leads to a bucolic outdoor porch setting with a breakfast table, birds galore, a barbecue and a small fenced in yard with beautiful views of adjacent wild State land and magnificent Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and the Kohala Mountains beyond.
No fire engines, no police car sirens, nothing but a peaceful atmosphere.
We provide our guests with snorkel gear, boogie boards, beach chairs, beach umbrella and a wonderful breakfast spread (heavy on fresh fruit). With advance notice, we are happy to arrange rentals for any water equipment that we don't have, including kayaks, paddle boards, surf boards, and scuba gear. Bicycles are also available for rentals.
The large living/dining area includes a small kitchen island and has been remodeled with new wood flooring, paint and carpets. It is quite lovely, comfortable and inviting; a very homey, cool and spacious environment with soft paint colors. Some say its more spacious than the pictures show. The air-conditioning in the bedroom and fans in the other rooms take care of any heat issues.

Thank you.

Property manager

Bailey Wharton and Baki Wharton

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
King size bed, Queen pull out bed in living room

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Two dogs sometimes on the premises.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property, thank you.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-197-397-2992-01, TA-197-397-2992-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this apartment is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Mauna Kea Beach and Hapuna Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Great 4-D Movie Ride and Manta Ray Point are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Map
Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Hapuna Beach State Park - 14 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 16 min drive
  • Mauna Lani Beach - 16 min drive
  • Waikoloa Beach Golf Course - 18 min drive
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kona Tap Room - 20 min drive
  • Lagoon Grill - 21 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - 15 min drive
  • Island Hopper Taproom - 17 min drive
  • Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PUAKO BEACH: an eclectic, TRANQUIL and HISTORIC oceanfront community. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PUAKO BEACH: an eclectic, TRANQUIL and HISTORIC oceanfront community.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PUAKO BEACH: an eclectic, TRANQUIL and HISTORIC oceanfront community.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PUAKO BEACH: an eclectic, TRANQUIL and HISTORIC oceanfront community. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Puako Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Puako Bay and Francis H.I'i Brown North Golf Course. Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Francis H.I'i Brown South Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emilee N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Visit!
Great location, great place, close to a lot of great beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jadwiga B., La Jolla, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family vacation
We had a great time at Puako and around. We were welcomed with a delicious fruit plate ! Many wonderful beaches. Watching turtles just few steps away. My daughter had fun feeding birds every morning and afternoon, amazing how colorful and pretty ! Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Tropical Paradise
A lovely & comfortable home away from home. Love, love, love the attention to details. The fresh fruit awaiting us in the fridge was so kind and amazingly delicious. We have stayed many places on the big Island and this was my favorite. You can hear and see the ocean from the front window! Perfect location for walking along the shoreline path and to many beaches. The screened lanai was a tropical oasis. Our host Bailey was so kind and communicative. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect spot on the Big Island
Wonderful on all accounts. The listing info is 100% accurate. Perfect size for 2 adults. Generous host - that fruit plate was to die for! Close to Hapuna beach (best beach imo) - get there early though. Walk across the road to beach access points to see tide pools and resting turtles. The birds are plentiful. We will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Puako Indeed
Absolutely splendid stay in an awesome location. It's easy to explore both North and South from the property, and we did. But we mostly just wanted to hang out near Bailey and Baki's lovely property. Wonderful attention to detail in the accommodation and most generous hosts. We loved the fresh flowers and bottled water. Wonderfully quiet location except for all the bird song...absolutely delightful. Multiple beach accesses just a short walk or a short drive away. We highly recommend the property and look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bailey Wharton and Baki Wharton

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We truly love meeting guests from all over the world and being able to share our unique and beautiful corner of the world, here in Hawaii. Our experience with guests has been exceptional and the response gratifying.
We have been living in Hawaii for going on 20 years where we raised our four fabulous children. Bailey First came to Hawaii as Peace Corp volunteer in '69, going to Thailand.
My favorite vacation spot, is sailing in the British Virgin Islands, favorite city to eat is San Francisco with Chicago tied and favorite city to visit New York. Arts aficionado, my wife a buff fitness nut and me a movie slouch.
I am Realtor in Hawaii and I also sell salted and smoked salmon from our fish days in Alaska (30yrs and counting) and spend way to much time volunteering for the arts and trying to raise $$, the bane of the arts world. and I am Fascinated by the Universe thank you Keck and Canada France Observatories, a must visit when you are here.

Why they chose this property

I am told, Its the best PUAKO BEACH listing for its price. Puako is an eclectic, TRANQUIL and HISTORIC oceanfront community, famous for its white sand beaches and turquoise warm waters populated with whales, dolphins, turtles and reef fish. Water sports abound. Bucolic, peaceful & quiet: If that what you are looking for then look no further as THIS IS IT!!
You have access to our 6000sf yard with its delicious Mango trees, fruiting in summer, a small fenced area with dining table and lounge chairs and a barbecue, expansive lawn and natural plants. Additionally, our back yard opens onto thousands of acres of open and treed State land with a three mile walking fire break and unobstructed access to the land for any intrepid hiker. On occasion we have wild pigs, a flock of wild turkeys, goats and the Hawaiian owl or "Pueo" soaring in the evening air. If you love stars you will be overwhelmed by the clear non polluted night skies. We supply lawn chairs for star gazing, a must while you are here. AND birds, yes, we have birds and yes, I do feed them. You will wake up in the morning to the sound of this lovely aviary which I hope you will find as musical as I do.

What makes this property unique

Though we live upstairs, we are very quiet and with luck you won't hear a sound. We will be available to assist you with any and all issues including best beaches, best places to snorkel, best restaurants in the area and best luxury hotels to visit as well as our too-many-to-count visitor attractions. We enjoy the company of our guests and will be here to meet your needs.
Folks often ask about the whales and yes, they are in abundance during the winter months (late December to early April) and lovely to watch from the shore as they breech with frequency and often you can see them jumping from the ocean. Our weather is mostly sunny with the occasional rain shower, and temperatures ranging from the low 70s F (21 C) to mid 80s F (30 C) during the winter and 80s F (30 C) to 90s F (35 C) in the short summer months.
It is a comfortable 15 minute walk south along the ocean to the Fairmont Orchid hotel with its excellent restaurants (though access to resort facilities are restricted to guests). A mile walk or drive north on Puako Beach road brings you to our small local grocery store which is open from 8am to 7pm daily.
Puako Beach road is about three miles long and dead ends at a County park. It is a popular three mile walking and biking area. There is Beach Access every 1/4 mile which makes for 12 beach/reef access points (with great snorkeling and turtle viewing) including the County park and County boat launch.
Close local beaches include: BEACH 69 aka WAIALEA BAY STATE PARK (10min)-our personal favorite with good snorkeling and boogie boarding, bathroom facilities and lots of shade, SPENCER BEACH (15min)-very kid friendly, MAUNA KEA beach (12min)-an amazing crescent of white sand in a clear calm cove, and HAPUNA BEACH STATE PARK (10min)-the Islands most famous and popular -white sand, great boogie boarding and picnic tables and BBQing facilities. (See pictures)
The nearby resorts offer abundant dining and shopping opportunities.

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