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Private Puako Home - NO shared walls! Full Mauna Kea Views & Steps to the Beach
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51250 sq ft
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Kamuela, HI
- Place, Puako Beach1 min walk
- Place, Puako Bay3 min walk
- Place, Waialea Beach5 min drive
- Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Guest
2 Twin Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private Puako Home - NO shared walls! Full Mauna Kea Views & Steps to the Beach
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number GE-147-871-5904-01, TA-147-871-5904-01, 690060360002
About the neighborhood
Puako
Located in Kamuela, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course.
Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Rutgers Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Anna Ranch Heritage Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

Kamuela, HI
What's nearby
- Puako Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Puako Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Waialea Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
- Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
- Mauna Kea Beach - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- CanoeHouse - 15 min drive
- Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - 4 min drive
- Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - 12 min drive
- Ikena Landing - 11 min drive
- Copper Bar - 11 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Feb 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lea G.
Mar 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lea G.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anna-Maria P.
Jan 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Anna-Maria P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dmitri G.
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dmitri G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carol S.
Nov 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful neighborhood with variety of beach activities.
Carol S.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andree L.
Feb 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sunsets
Andree L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leah W.
Nov 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Leah W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adeline G.
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Adeline G.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul S.
Feb 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Paul S.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carrie M.
Jan 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely respite
Carrie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Madeleine V.
Oct 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
Madeleine V.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Penny K.
Apr 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally perfect location
Penny K.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam M.
Sep 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views, great location, great stay
Adam M.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kate K.
Oct 3, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in Puako
Kate K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nate S.
Aug 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and a great location
Nate S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
charles b.
Sep 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay in Puako
charles b.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey W.
Apr 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunrise Over Mauna Kea
Jeffrey W.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon S.
Aug 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Sharon S.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linh M.
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful skies at night
Linh M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
pamela d.
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene and Relaxing
pamela d.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey B.
Sep 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Lindsey B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colmer and Loren F.
Jun 2, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet clean location
Colmer and Loren F.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey W.
Jan 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maua Kea views
Jeffrey W.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott O.
Oct 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely convenient house
Scott O.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marta D.
Apr 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A favorite place
Marta D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
About the host
Hosted by Ken
We are empty nesters who enjoy splitting our time between our home here in Puako and our home in the Pacific Northwest. We enjoy skiing and snowboarding which leaves our tropical home to those who wish to escape the colder climates during the late Fall to early Spring months. We enjoy being able to share this sweet little spot with others as an affordable option outside of the resorts. When we are on the Big Island we love spending time in the ocean, diving, surfing, paddling and swimming. The hikes along the coast and other local trails like Pu'u Wa'awa'a Forest Reserve (45 min) are our favorite.
Why they chose this property
We were introduced to Puako almost 20 years ago dreamed of perhaps retiring here. Although still not retired we were able to purchase in the neighborhood many years back and have enjoyed being able to share our home while also coming a few times a year to enjoy it ourselves. It's a non gated community with an eclectic mix of small beach cottages and large multistory houses. One road in and out reduces the traffic flow of a through street so it remains private and quiet. The proximity to the ocean and walking trails is a wonderful draw so we don't have to drive to reach the beach or get in a good walk.
What makes this property unique
The proximity to the ocean and some of the best diving and snorkeling on the island is what makes this place extra special. The west facing coast gives us beautiful sunsets while our wide open eastern view of Muana Kea gives us break taking sunrises. Nestled between four of the top resorts on the island validates what a beautiful coastline Kohala coast is. The appearance of whales from ~Novemenber to ~March is a highlight but the nightly turtles that come up to beach themselves is always a welcome sight. Our simple floorplan with two rooms on opposite ends of the house and a common area in the middle allows for privacy within the house. There is plenty of space on the lanai to lounge as well as a round table that seats six near the BBQ for outdoor dining.
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