One of the best ocean entrances in Puako- mere feet from your back door
Location: Puako, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (30 minutes from Koan (KOA) airport)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 7)
Keywords: House
Sleeping Turtle Sanctuary
This dream house was completed in July 2006 and designed as a primary residence, which is plain to see from the exquisite plantation-style design, attention to detail, amenities (high-end gourmet kitchen and outdoor hot tub) and quality furnishings.
Three bedrooms (two with queens, and one with a king or two twins), three baths, 3000 square feet living space plus 1000 square feet of lanai, 22 foot high ceilings in the great room, high ceilings in all of the bedrooms, expansive windows and cool ocean breezes welcome you to this ocean front retreat. "The pictures just do not do this place justice" is a typical comment from satisfied guests.
An experienced local realtor noted this as her favorite lanai on the entire island. From the lanai, it feels like you can touch the water, which is a mere 25 feet away.
Located in the heart of magical Puako, the only non-gated/resort beach front community on the Kohala (West) Coast of the Big Island. This is truly an Old Hawaiian Beach Town which feels far from the resorts and tourists, but is an easy drive to world class restaurants, hotels, beaches, golf courses, and conveniences (Kona Airport is only 30 minutes away, Waimea - 15 minutes away).
The Green Sea Turtles call Puako home and are usually seen daily in front of the house. In the winter months the humpback whales come amazingly close to shore in Puako with their new offspring. The ocean access in front of the house is one of the easiest in Puako to launch kayaks, go scuba diving, snorkeling or just play in the water.
Most locals consider Puako the best scuba diving and snorkeling on the Big Island. In the winter months swells make the beach park at the end of the road a fine surf and boogie board spot. Five minutes away is Hapuna Beach, a spectacular, world-class white sand beach - but you probably won’t find much reason to leave the house.
While the three bedrooms sleep six people quite comfortably, there is a sofa bed in the loft that allows for alternative sleeping arrangements. In certain situations, we can comfortably accommodate seven or more people as well. Please inquire for more information.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : One guest bedroom has a wall unit.
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed : Located in the loft with its own full bathroom
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV : DVR
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2) : Includes two separate large refrigerated drawers
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai : 1000 sq feet covered
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Coral/sandy beach 25 feet off of lanai. One of the best ocean access in Puako for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, scuba.
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Local-Hardwood Floors, Beautiful Ohia Woodwork, Wolf Range, Sub-zero Refrigerator, Kitchen Bar and Island, Spacious Loft for Kids or Quiet Area, Ceiling Fans Throughout, Private Master Lanai, Indoor/Outdoor Master Shower, 4 Person Hot Tub, Sizeable Lawn for Kids, Hammock and Hammock Chair, Indoor and Outdoor Dining, Teak Furnishings, Enclosed Breakfast Lanai, Large Closets, Outdoor shower
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : unless agreed to in advance
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$725/night; 3 night minimum
6 person max. Other options available upon request
No smoking
$1200 security deposit.
Plus 13.25% Hawaii State Tax.
$300 cleaning fee per stay.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- One of the best ocean entrances in Puako- mere feet from your back door - Puako Vacation Rental
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- View from Puako Beach Drive - Puako Vacation Rental
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- One of many options for letting down and enjoying the wonders of Puako - Puako Vacation Rental
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- Oceanfront lanai...outside dining, relaxing, taking in the ambiance
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- Master bedroom and private lanai
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- Master shower, with inside or outside entrance
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- Oceanside Bedroom #2, with doorway out to Paradise
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- Bedroom 3
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- Kitchen off of great room.
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- Gourmet kitchen includes Wolfe range, two diswashers, and other extras
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- Great Room...indoor dining and relaxing
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- Screened lanai off of kitchen
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- This could be you!
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- Enjoying the backyard
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- The master lanai awaits you. . .can you feel it?
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- Day ending masterpiece from lanai.
Traveler Reviews (22)
A sanctuary for people too!
Guest: Dar & Eileen
(San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/12/08
Review Submitted: 02/24/09
Sleeping Turtle Sanctuary is a beautiful blend of traditional Hawaiian styling with contemporary Asian influence. The house is spacious, with great decor, comfortable furnishings and fantastic interior lighting. The house is worth renting for access to the expansive lanai alone. Turtles came to the beach every day, we saw whales frequently and viewed spectacular daily sunsets. A great place to relax and watch the ocean, with a nice front and back yard. The kitchen is wonderfully equipped if you wish to cook. Beach access is rocky, but the snorkeling is superb! Puako is a nice, quiet community and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property managers, Kalia and Lon, are truly nice people and are sensitive to your requirements. Sleeping Turtle Sanctuary is a great choice for a Big Island vacation.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Perfect spot for a wedding
Guest: Alan
(Honolulu)
Date of Stay: 12/25/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
Puako is one of the most idyllic spots in Hawaii, and this property is one of the best locations in the area. The house is well designed and immaculately maintained. The Puako reef and the sunsets are magnificent. The management goes out of their way to make your stay special. Who could ask for more?
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
A special place in our hearts.
Guest: Never To Be Forgotten
(Hilo, Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11
Review Submitted: 09/11/11
The five days we spent here were amazing! The pictures on the website just do not do it justice. Thank you for letting us into your home and allowing the most important day of our lives happen in a way we will never forget. This house and and its ambiance created an amazing vibe for our ceremony and reception. "Sleeping Turtle Sanctuary" will always hold a special place in our hearts. We hope that we can come back one day...maybe for one of our anniversaries! PS. My four year old daughter absolutely loved the whimsical touches- swings, kid's table, kid's bench, etc. It was just wonderful all the way around!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Expectations exceeded...and then some
Guest: Expectations Exceeded
(Mill Valley, California)
Date of Stay: 04/12/11
Review Submitted: 04/23/11
Wow.....we had a perfect trip to Hawaii. Thank you so much for having such a great house that you share. Everything exceeded our expectations, ...and then some. We look forward to returning next year, but next time we are staying for 9 or 10 days! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Sleeping Turtle sanctuary is truly an amazing place and was a huge part of what made our trip perfect. My two boys were fascinated with the turtles that slept on the beach right in front of the house, and both snorkeled away hours of the day in the waters in front of the house. They saw MORE turtles, found the home of an eel that they visited everyday, parrot fish, tangs and so many others. We also enjoyed watching two whales one morning while having breakfast on the lanai. The house gave everyone their space and the surrounding gardens, lawns and beach entertained my boys while I was able to sit in the Sky Chair and read a book. The house is also five minutes away from several of the best beaches on Hawaii. The Big Island is now our favorite island. We found it hard to leave, and we will definitely be back!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Pleased as can be
Guest: Home Away From Home
(Salinas, Calif.)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10
Review Submitted: 01/24/11
What an amazing week we spent in your beautiful island home! We loved every minute here. Whenever we left for an outing, we couldn't wait to return to this house. Thank you for your generous hospitality. Your attentiveness before we arrived helped answer all our needs so that we were able to step right into paradise. We had many highlight moments on the island, yet each time we returned to Sleeping Turtle Sanctuary, we were so happy to be "home". You provided such comfort that our extended family relaxed as never before. Thank you, mahalo, see you soon.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Our Best Hawaiian House Rental Ever !!
Guest: Allison and Adam
(Vista, California - San Diego County)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10
Review Submitted: 10/16/10
We stayed at 40 Puako in Oct & every aspect of the home, property, & ocean access exceeded our expectations. This was our sixth house rental in Hawaii, coming from the San Diego area of California. We certainly feel that 40 Puako excelled in every aspect of what you want from a vacation beach rental in Hawaii. We had a short six day trip this time, and spent most all of it just relaxing around the house, kayaking, and snorkeling. We just did not want to leave. We feel the listing could not have been more accurate; easy, flat, and a smooth entry to the water is literally just 30 feet from the stairs of the home. And, the volcanic rock has created a reef at the very edges of the home's property. On other vacations we gotten in the car and traveled to find the best snorkeling, but not here. At 40 Puako, there were so many fish and turtles within seconds of being in the water. For good swimmers, the drop off to deep blue waters, and an even better reef, is a very short swim. You are there before you even realize it. And when you do get there, you will be amazed at the ocean life right before your eyes. We strongly suggest bringing one of those new underwater cameras and you will get some of the most amazing photos ever. As for the inside of the home, the kitchen is top notch, with all of the very best top line appliances. You will have everything you could possibly need to make some incredible meals. The house has so many fans, and the lights dim down everywhere making this property a real mood setter. With all the window and doors, there is a constant sea breeze making this a very comfortable property. Everything else from linens, to pillows, to place settings was there in abundance; and extremely clean as well. The grounds are meticulously maintained and you will really appreciate the outdoor shower, and hoses to spray off snorkel equipment when you come out of the water. There is a super neat grill outside, and the home is stocked with so much stuff you just won't believe it. When we first arrived, we were also surprised how quickly we got there from the Kona Airport. Finally, I would like to commend both Lon and Kalia on their methods of caring for and maintaining this home for guests such as us. They have an excellent communication style, and could not have been more responsive from our first inquiry to our good byes, and in between. Not only would we highly recommend this property, but we plan on a return trip.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Absolutely loved it!
Guest: Nancy
(Evergreen, CO USA)
Date of Stay: 05/17/10
Review Submitted: 06/23/10
I had the pleasure of staying with my family for a week in May. This house was everything I hoped for and Lon & Kalia were very helpful with our planning. It is a beautiful home and the kitchen has absolutely everything you could ever want or need. The layout is very nice and allows privacy between the bedrooms. The lanai is an amazing place to watch the turtles & dolphins and is perfect for outdoor dining. Snorkeling was also very good. Without a doubt, we picked the right home and cannot wait to return.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Peace in Paradise
Guest: Peace in Paradise
(Salem, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10
Review Submitted: 06/20/10
Words seem so inadequate for an experience like we had at the Sleeping Turtle Sanctuary. I have never felt so at home and at peace anywhere else in all my years of travel, and I surely hope we can return someday. Your home by the sea is truly a sanctuary- all 6 of us have loved our time here and are already dreaming of coming back someday. I particularly loved the sunsets- so beautiful and peaceful. And your home is a work of art in itself. Nothing can compare with walking off your own lanai into the deep blue waters filled with every color and shape of fish. How wonderful to glide along with the turtles! We also especially enjoyed the wildlife that visits your yard and this area- chameleons, gekos, so many birds and of course the sea turtles. We thank you for allowing us to share your wonderful house.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Beautiful Wedding Location
Guest: Emily and Mark
(Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/12/10
Review Submitted: 06/02/10
My husband and I were married at Sleeping Turtle Sanctuary and we could not have picked a more beautiful location! Our ceremony took place right on the beach with the ocean as a backdrop. All of our guests raved about the beauty of the location and the house. My family stayed with us at the house and it was incredibly comfortable and luxurious. The amenities are amazing and just as described in the listing. We snorkeled and played in the ocean just steps from the beautiful backyard of the house, and we even had a chance to shore dive from the beach. The outdoor shower and easy access to the bathrooms from outside were great amenities for anyone who spends a lot of time in the water. And the BBQ was a real plus! We would definitely recommend Sleeping Turtle Sanctuary to our family and friends. Thanks to Lon and Kalia for all their help!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Everything we needed, and more!
Guest: Could Not Be More Pleased
(San Jose, Calif.)
Date of Stay: 04/23/10
Review Submitted: 05/08/10
What a fabulous home! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and wish you could have heard us raving everyday. Mahalo, Lon and Kalia, for thinking of everything we could have needed GP (San Jose, CA) and family from Hilo & Waimea
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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