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$245 off the normal nightly rate of $595, 7/2-7/16

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4680 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Kamuela, Hawaii

Waialea Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
‪10 min drive‬
Mauna Kea Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

$245 off the normal nightly rate of $595, 7/2-7/16

‘Ehu Kai is a cozy cottage located on the sandy beach of Waialea Bay. Hand crafted with oak floors and cedar paneling, this sweet home has high ceilings, a convenient kitchen (with its own ocean view), and artwork by local craftspeople. Built to make the most of its proximity to the sea, ‘Ehu Kai offers second-floor ocean views and cooling breezes. Add the comfort of beautiful shade-producing landscaping for a perfect Hawaii vacation. The home can accommodate 2 adults and 2 kids (under 12 years old) as there is a Queen size sofa sleeper in the living room. It would not be comfortable for 4 adults.

Hawaii GE & TA tax number 024-551-4240-01

STVR-19-350477, NUC-19-505

Property manager

Mary Fox

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Small sofa sleeper for kids

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Service animals welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site 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 that 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 660020170000, TA-024-551-4240-01, GE-024-551-4240-01

About the area

Puako

Located in Kamuela, this cottage is on 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 explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Manta Ray Point and Great 4-D Movie Ride are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

Kamuela, Hawaii

What's nearby

Waialea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Puako Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 1.2 km
Mauna Kea Beach - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 15 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬16 min drive
‪Ikena Landing - ‬10 min drive
‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬11 min drive
‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬12 min drive
‪Nāpua - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is $245 off the normal nightly rate of $595, 7/2-7/16 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at $245 off the normal nightly rate of $595, 7/2-7/16?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at $245 off the normal nightly rate of $595, 7/2-7/16?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is $245 off the normal nightly rate of $595, 7/2-7/16 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela cottage is steps from Waialea Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Puako Beach and Puako Bay are also within 15 minutes.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy and Kef K.

25 Jun, 2025

Wonderful Stay at Ehu Kai

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As always, we deeply enjoyed our stay at Ehu Kai. The property is lovely and well maintained and the location is perfect. We've had many years of experience with 2 Papayas and can highly recommend them. They are professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with.

8/10 Good

William P.

22 Apr, 2025

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

Beach 69 one bedroom

A totally unique property on the big island on one of the best beaches that has homes to rent.Mary Fox, the property manager does an excellent job as she has done for years.Although the house is charming and the proximity to the beach his close, be advised that this house has almost no storage place for suitcases, etc.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena D.

19 Oct, 2024

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

October stay in Puako

Great communication, gorgeous location, lovely property

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene C.

4 Dec, 2024

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

Best host ever!

I could write a long list of beautiful little comforts that Mary and her team provided me with. Instead I'll just say that I prepaid my next vacation here before leaving the island!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

9 Jun, 2024

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

great

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

13 Sept, 2019

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

Fabulous!

Perfect low key and well cared for spot!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

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10/10 Excellent

9 Mar, 2023

Waialea bay house

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10/10 Excellent

jen m.

26 May, 2023

Fabulous!

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10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

26 Jul, 2023

Ehu Kai

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

31 Aug, 2018

Great location

We really could not have picked a better spot. Our host greeted us on arrival with cool towels and a lei for my daughter's birthday. Stores are close to stock up and the beach that has the best weather on the island is steps away. The beach chairs provided were used every day and the snorkeling and rope swings provided all day entertainment for our 10 year old. Lots of cool creatures and flowers to check out right on the property. There was a great library to cover your reading interests. Internet worked great. The place has everything you need for a great vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Barbra B.

11 Feb, 2023

Does it get better than this?

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second stay in this wonderful house and we are already looking forward to next year. Talk about a hidden gem. Basically right on the beach, but with privacy. Stocked with everything you might need or want and Mary’s team is just a phone call away in case anything comes up. From having the Hawaiian music channel playing and cold towels and a pitcher of cold filtered water in the fridge when you arrive, to the papayas and limes ready to use. We settle in like it’s home.

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10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

3 Jul, 2023

Fantastic Oceanside Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a very comfortable home for a couple or small family. We also rented Ulu Nui as we were a large family group. The location is oceanside, with a white sandy beach, has fantastic swimming and snorkeling with turtle viewing nearby. We had sunset watch every evening, beach star gazing at night, barbeques, and dinners on the lanai. The beach is easy to access for small children. Location is quiet, an easy drive to markets, shopping or entertainment. Most mornings and evenings I was the only one in the water! Manager is attentive and services are all arranged for a carefree visit. Love, love, love this location and the accommodations.

8/10 Good

DANIELLE W.

24 Jul, 2018

Great location! No air conditioning...

This was our first time to the Big Island and found the location perfect. The rental was well stocked and looked exactly as pictured. The only draw back was there was no air conditioning. Our trip was in July with 91 degree days/80 degree nights and humidity well over 50%. We couldn't spend anytime in the house during the day. I was hoping to take a nap after the beach and it was not possible. Some nights were okay when there were trade winds. Sadly, only a few nights had a breeze. They have many fans, unfortunately, it wasn't enough. A window or wall air conditioner would be a great addition to the bedroom. I would rent this location again, but not in the summer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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10/10 Excellent

TZx2+NQXrZddRpGQ/Rg8pYZiIp8Qc0gqPkP9f5usPju0oxQzPpMxmAyy059L6j6M T.

31 Aug, 2010

Small but Sublime

Our family of 4 was more than comfortable in this beautiful loft home. Mary was wonderful and attentive, making our stay at Ehu Kai the best lodging of our entire trip to the Big Island (we also stayed at another house and two resort hotels). Without a doubt, the best thing about the house was the location. The street was quiet and secluded, unlike the houses a little further south on Puako. Waialea Beach is a breathtaking, white sand beach. It isn't a very deep beach, but it's sandy enough and shady, and its proximity to Hapuna Beach, which was spectacular, probably kept the crowds down. There was a lot of coral around the rocky parts of the beach that made the snorkeling very nice, and a strong swimmer could swim around the southern point and snorkle the absolutely amazing reef around Puako. Reef shoes were a good idea in this beach, since only a small portion in the center had sand any significant distance from the shore. The location of the house was great for visiting the Kohala Coast, but a little far if Volcanoes National Park and the tropical side of the island are of greater interest. We did day trip to Waipi'o Valley, Hilo, Mauna Kea, and Pololu Beach and, although doable, the drives were far enough that we didn't get to enjoy the beach back at the house as much as we would have liked. If vacationers are only interested in finding a nice spot on a beach and enjoying the sun, sand, and snorkeling on the western side of the island, there was nothing better that we came across than this part of the Kohala Coast. One thing good to know is that strong winds kicked up every afternoon and evening we were there. These winds cooled off the house nicely every night, but kicked up the water so much in the afternoons that snorkeling wasn't much good after lunch. Mornings were the best for snorkeling, although the only sea turtles and moray eels we saw were in the murky waters late in the afternoonon at the house. Everything at the house worked well. My husband and I were comfortable on the bed, and the kids did great in the living room on the sleeper sofa. The only warning I would give to future renters is to plan for stocking the house a bit. There was no shampoo or conditioner, and the toilet paper ran out in two days, so we had to run out for some necessities that hotels normally stock on our second day. However, the heated outdoor shower, airy lanai, laundry room, great management, comfy interior, and fabulous location made this place 5 star anyway.

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10/10 Excellent

jen m.

25 May, 2025

Fabulous!

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Kealekekua, HI

9 Oct, 2024

EHU KAI STAY

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10/10 Excellent

Wes or Jenny M.

20 Jun, 2024

Wonderful!

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10/10 Excellent

Britta B.

20 Apr, 2024

Great Beach Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a wonderful cottage for a couple or a small family. Unbeatable location next to an amazing beach with snorkeling and sunbathing but plenty of shade when you want it! The cottage was spotless when we arrived. Mary was so incredibly helpful and accommodating and available if we needed anything. She went above and beyond to make our trip special. You will never regret a stay here. Wonderful.

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10/10 Excellent

Barbra B.

25 Jan, 2024

Beachside Tree House

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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy and Kef K.

28 Dec, 2023

Ehu Kai

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As always, we had a wonderful stay. 2 Papayas is very easy to work with and goes out of its way to make the stay comfortable and easy. The location is fantastic and the house meets all of our needs. Highly recommended.

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10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

7 Dec, 2023

Ehu Kai Bungalow

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 7 day stay at Ehu Kai cottage was delightful. Much thought and design was put into this treehouse type bungalow which typifies old hawaiiana with rich wood interior paneling. Perfectly clean upon arrival. Easy access to the beach and snorkeling. Grocery shopping a short drive away. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware with very nice appliances. The air flow from many windows,the ceiling fans and nice bedding made sleeping very comfortable. The staff at 2 Papayas was excellent in helping arrange our reservation,notifing us prior to arrival, updating us with weather warnings, quickly resolving any house repairs and providing a thorough to-do list for easy check out at our time of departure. Hawaii Surf & Kayak delivered SUP Boards to the bunglow for our length of stay and we did a kayak tour with them nearby viewing turtles, manta rays and octopus. Hearing the local songbirds each morning was a special treat!

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10/10 Excellent

Lou and Lori B.

13 Oct, 2023

September 80th Birthday at Ehu Kai

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at many of the rental properties with 2 Papayas and have enjoyed them all. Ehu Kai is perhaps one of our favorites. Mahalo Mary Fox for taking such good care of us.

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10/10 Excellent

David R.

13 Jan, 2023

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10/10 Excellent

David R.

12 Jan, 2023

Paradise

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10/10 Excellent

David R.

11 Jan, 2023

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About the host

Hosted by Mary Fox

Aloha, I am Mary Fox, R (B) and owner of 2 Papayas, LLC. I manage this wonderful Puako home on behalf of the Owners. I would love to help you and your family find the perfect home for your stay on the Big Island. I am a local resident, myself, so I am available to greet you upon arrival, answer any questions you may have, or attend to any concerns or requests that may arise during your stay. Until we meet in Paradise....