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SUMMER VACA ALOHA! Steps to the Ocean, Puako "Dream House"

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A spacious living room with a large TV, blue sofa, wooden chairs, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a window.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island with stools, and pendant lighting.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a large window with curtains, a view of the outdoors, and a wooden floor.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A stone wall with a wooden fence and a water feature.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Puako Beach

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Puakō Petroglyph Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Puako Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 Queen Guest room

2 Queen Beds

King guest room

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Ohana

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

main

Toilet · Shower only

master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Ohana

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this vacation home is 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Manta Ray Point, or check out an event or a game at Rutgers Tennis Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property.
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Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Puakō Petroglyph Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Puako Bay - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 15 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Tap Room - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lagoon Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Orchid Marketplace - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company (Lagoon Tower) - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SUMMER VACA ALOHA! Steps to the Ocean, Puako "Dream House" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SUMMER VACA ALOHA! Steps to the Ocean, Puako "Dream House"?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SUMMER VACA ALOHA! Steps to the Ocean, Puako "Dream House" on Oct 31, 2026 start from $1,006, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SUMMER VACA ALOHA! Steps to the Ocean, Puako "Dream House"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SUMMER VACA ALOHA! Steps to the Ocean, Puako "Dream House"?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SUMMER VACA ALOHA! Steps to the Ocean, Puako "Dream House" located?

This family-friendly Kamuela vacation home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Puako Beach and Puako Bay. Puakō Petroglyph Park and Waialea Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was incredible! The house was beautifully designed for a family gathering and centrally located on the sunny side of the Big Island. Very close to Hapuna Beach. Our kids loved the various spaces for relaxing and playing ping pong, board games, and preparing meals. Rooms were well appointed and beds were comfortable. Just wish we could stay more weeks! Lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Puako rental house!! Steps to snorkeling and sunsets, very comfy property, everything was awesome!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful quiet stay at this beautiful home. Would definitely stay again. The house was very well stocked.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 23, 2026
Mark, it warms my heart that you and your family enjoyed Puako so much. Quiet and relaxing, just as it should be. Mahalo 🐢
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed with two other couples. Great spot and location. Super well stocked in the kitchen. Very comfortable. Only thing to make sure you note is that the master bedroom is a loft. Great property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 5, 2026
Aloha Josh, Glad you enjoyed your stay. We take pride in the Aloha Spirit. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful house that was perfectly appointed. We made dinner here every night and watched the sun rise every morning… thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a wonderful neighborhood. We’ll be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large, unique, comfortable and clean home in one of the most beautiful parts of Hawaii's most magical island... The Big Island. Puako is close to amenities, but is not a touristy cookie-cutter resort. The layout was perfect for our family. Rooms for my two children and a separate Ohana apartment for my mom. We loved the master suite with giant walk in shower and views of the mountains.Location is great...Close to my favorite beaches on the planet. Many sea turtles sleep and feed among the tidepools across the road! Relatively accessible to most of the island.We also really appreciated our host who was responsive when we booked, and the property management company who handled a couple of very minor issues within hours.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2026
Caleb, we would love to have you back any time. Happy guests are the goal and to read your review warms my heart. You certainly understand the Hawaiian spirit. Mahalo, until next time. Alex
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puako Dream house

We staid in this wonderful house for a week this summer and everything was perfect from the house itself, location and the hospitality. We absolutely loved it and will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely lovely.

It was the perfect place for our stay. Would stay again. The house is lovely and the team that takes care of you and the house were so thoughtful and kind. Great neighborhood as well. Could not have been happier.
Stayed 42 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As beautiful as the photos

Property was as pictured - beautiful, a short walk to beach access and far away from the crowds but close to Hwy 19 so easy drive to airport and/or shopping etc.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house on the best stretch of the island

A beautiful home with incredibly well-considered amenities and supplies, and very thoughtful and responsive management.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 17, 2021
Sienna and her family were wonderful guests. Kind, respectful and responsive. So glad they enjoyed the spirit of Aloha at Hale Moe' Uhane. We welcome them back anytime. Aloha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home away from home

This property was in a beautiful location right next to Pauko beach and we found it to be perfectly centrally located for our activities! The home is stunning and every last detail has been thought of. We had an amazing trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Puako Home

House was beautiful and in a wonderful location. A++++
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 15, 2024
Mahalo Jeffrey, It warms my heart that you and your family enjoyed our home and the Aloha spirit. Until we meet again Aloha Alex
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent, family friendly home.

Incredible home base for Kona adventures. As per the description the house is perfect for families of all ages. Proximity to many big island attractions helps lend to active visitors. For our little ones, it was the perfect spot. We’d stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 8, 2022
Ethan, it warms my heart to know you and your family had an amazing experience. Love to have you back. Aloha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super roomy and well decorated property with plenty of amenities! We had stayed in Pauko once before and really enjoyed our return trip. Beach access is very close, and property has beach chars, some snorkeling gear, and plenty of towels. The coast is rocky with strips of sand, lots of turtles, and good snorkeling. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. Definitely five stars!
Fabulous sunsets!
Our gecko friend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream House was perfect!

Alex was super accomodating. The house was well stocked and in wonderful location. Short, short walk to beach with snorkling and turtles. The house is really beautiful with ac in each room and trade winds blowing throughout the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 30, 2025
Aloha, we love happy guests. Until we meet again. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We loved our stay in this beautiful home. The pictures and description of the property are accurate. Owner/property manager were communicative and easy to reach. We would absolutely recommend this house to anyone and we would love to stay again in the future. So peaceful yet still close to a lot of things.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation Home

Beautiful, well-appointed home steps from the beach. Spacious and comfortable for our family of 6 adults. House was well-equipped with beach and kitchen amenities as well as toiletries. Lovely quiet and friendly neighbourhood. We would definitely recommend this home for your next holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 20, 2023
Mahalo Rena for the review. Happy guests are our goal. Please come back soon, until we meet again. Aloha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Home!

We could not have asked for a better place to stay on our vacation. The proximity to snorkel spots and tide pools was next level. Incredibly quaint neighborhood and the house itself was great for a family with a private on-suite for guests. This place was also stocked with beach equipment, and plenty of items for picnics and to-go lunches. If you are a family on the go, or just looking for a beautiful spot to relax our family could not recommend thus house more!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2023
Tania and her family were wonderful guests. Mele Kalikimaka. Always a special time on the island. What a wonderful way to start a new year with happy guests. We hope you will come again. Aloha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream House Vacation

Hale Moe Uhane is a lovely very comfortable home in a great location near the end of Puako Road, perfect for long walks along the ocean trail. It is as clean as any rental can be and has all equipment necessary for a memorable stay. The managers communicated well and were attentive to any issue that arose. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 31, 2024
Tom and his guests were just lovely. Super gracious and really know how to enjoy a special vacation. We will always invite them back. Aloha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hale Moe' Uhane (dream house)

We had a wonderful stay at the dream house. Everything was as presented in the listing. Check in and check out with Sean and Mary at Two Papayas was wonderful. They were responsive and attentive with our queries. The property itself was lovely. Well supplied with kitchen accoutrements and recreation amenities. We enjoyed our stay greatly and would return without hesitation
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Richard and his friends were wonderful guests. He was responsive and clear, appreciative and has a good sense of humor. I love that they enjoyed the Puako experience, whales, turtles and all. Richard and the other guests are just the kind of group we love. We hope they will return for yet another magical experience. Aloha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, exquisitely furnished in a wonderful location.

This beautiful home is so well equipped and designed, on a quiet street in Puako Beach. It’s clear that the owner has devoted considerable attention to making the property welcoming and comfortable for guests, with everything you need in the kitchen, four spacious bedrooms, and beach supply room. The location is simply outstanding. A 3-minute walk to the beach allows whale watching, turtle viewing and gorgeous sunsets. Nearby resorts offer restaurants, shopping and other amenities, but relaxing in this private getaway is a pleasure unavailable at more crowded hotels. This was a family vacation of a lifetime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 8, 2023
Richard and his family were amazing guests. So respectful of the house and the island. We love that. You are welcome anytime. So glad you enjoyed an amazing week at our beloved home. Mahalo, until we meet again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect holiday

The house was terrific with a great kitchen, several comfortable communal spaces, and nicely appointed private spaces. Consequently, our party could happily spend 10 days doing a variety of activities: reading, playing ping pong, watching TV, doing yoga -- all interspersed with outside fun, including walking the beach path, swimming in the bay, snorkeling and body boarding at nearly Hapuna beach. The house was spectacular -- the beds and furniture comfortable, the kitchen well appointed, the outside space peaceful. We would love to spend more time at Hale Moe' Uhane.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Island Haven

Our family of four ( with two teenagers in tow ), truly enjoyed our stay at Hale Moe' Uhane. The property was as pictured and what you cannot see in photos is that it was fully stocked -- every room had been detailed to be fully livable. We loved the outdoor shower, wrap around veranda, BBQ and hang out area. So grateful for the beach gear too, the colorful beach umbrella gave us much needed shade on many afternoons at nearby Hapuna Beach. Thank you Alex!!! We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time

I used to live in Puako so coming back here was nostalgic. There’s something magical about this place. My husband and I came with some good friends and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. This house has almost everything you could need. Loved playing ping pong and having so much space was nice. Really loved the evenings there on the lanai with the trade winds and the brightest stars you’ll ever see. The kitchen was nice and open and easy to cook. This was such a great spot. I would highly recommend staying here. I’ve stayed at quite a few air b n b’s and this one is one of my favorites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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