Serene Oceanfront Puako, HOME of the HULA MOON, All Bedrooms have ocean views!
About the property
- Estate5000 sqft
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms4
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay6 - 7 nights
Large House, 4 Bedrooms + Office, 4.5 Baths, Sleeps 9 or 10
HOME OF THE HULA MOON in PUAKO
Stately and serene, HULA MOON sits on one of the most beautiful oceanfront properties in Puako. Each bedroom has a perfect ocean view. Located near the end of the road, you will enjoy year-round sunsets and privacy.
By the way, we do not allow weddings or any events at our home so please don't ask for an exception to this rule. Thanks!
We also have a 90 day cancellation policy. Please see my contract attached under rates.
As you enter through the gates, lush tropical plantings enhance the large courtyard swimming pool and generous lanai. The pool is usually between 78 and 88 degrees depending on the season. Designed so that every room has a magnificent view of the ocean, you will love the open and airy feeling of this 5000 square foot contemporary home.
We do not have Air Conditioning but the house is designed to catch the ocean breezes and all rooms have ceiling and floor fans.
HULA MOON was designed for gracious living in a relaxed atmosphere. Including the covered lanais you have almost 7000 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space. The two-story Great Room is very inviting with wonderful views of the ocean. The beautiful oceanside lanai has a dining table for 8, seating for an additional 10 guests, and a built-in wet bar.
Enjoy watching the humpback whales in season, spinner dolphins and green sea turtles from everywhere in the house. The Puako reef offers some of the best snorkeling and walk-in scuba diving on the Big Island.
We have four large bedrooms located at opposite ends of the house for maximum privacy. The Kona and Kohala suites are on the main floor and both have stunning ocean views and doors that open onto the lanai. Each suite has been beautifully appointed with brand new King mattresses and linens. Both have large bathrooms with a separate dressing area and a large open-air shower filled with tropical plants. These were remodeled in 2017.
The two spacious upstairs bedrooms have expansive ocean views and a private lanai that runs the length of the house. The Aloha suite has a new King bed and a punee (Hawaiian day bed) for relaxing. The Turtle suite has new Twin beds (that can be made into a KING Bed) and a daybed . The Turtle suite is a great room choice for the kids or for parents with a couple of children. Of course, it is also perfect for a couple or for several friends to share. Both upstairs bedrooms have private bathrooms with large walk-in showers. The bathrooms were completely remodeled in late 2015.
Each bedroom has a TV/DVD player and an iPod speaker dock. There are 5 televisions with premium cable channels throughout the house.
There are ceiling fans, portable fans and louvered windows in every room. If you leave the louvers and screened doors open it remains cool and comfortable and every bed has a blanket plus a quilt or comforter which guests often need at night.
If you have business to attend to, we have a great Wi-Fi connection, and several work stations. The upstairs double office has a printer that you are welcome to use. There is paper and spare ink in the drawer. There is a punee (Hawaiian lounging bed) for relaxing. This can sleep an adult but let us know well in advance if this is needed.
Daily housekeeping, private yoga lessons, in-home massage, kayak rentals, and more can be arranged through our concierge. Just ask and we will do our best to help you make the arrangements for your perfect Puako experience!
HULA MOON is a welcoming home where visitors can feel like a local. Join our ohana of happy guests.
HULA MOON is professionally managed by the owner and her staff. This is our only vacation rental property and it shows in our attention to details.
This property is compliant with Hawaii Tax Act 326. We collect and pay our Hawaii GET and TAT taxes. Our tax ID numbers are: 25465279-01. GE 152-401-5104-01.
Please include your correct PHONE NUMBER when making an inquiry. This is very important to us as we cannot continue to respond to you without it. We can also look you up on Facebook if you wish and we are listed on Facebook as "The Home of the Hula Moon. "
Welcome to the HOME OF THE HULA MOON.
Warmest Aloha
Owner
Gail (owner) Niki Christian (manager)
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 23, 2018
About Gail (owner) Niki Christian (manager)
I came to Puako 30 years ago. The homes are larger now, but the community retains its laid-back friendly atmosphere. There is something magical about the Big Island and if you spend a little while in Puako you will feel the 'mana' and aloha spirit of this special location.
Gail (owner) Niki Christian (manager) purchased this Estate in 2010
Why Gail (owner) Niki Christian (manager) chose Puako
This is a beautiful home. Every bedroom and living space has a fabulous ocean view and we have excellent cross ventilation throughout. The pool area is protected so it is warm and sunny. We are not located near a public beach access so our house is very private and more secure.
What makes this Estate unique
Puako has the finest sunny and dry climate year round. The reef is healthy and wonderful. Our home was built so that every bedroom has a gorgeous ocean view. The home is perfect for four couples or for a large family group. There is almost 7000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor living so you can always find a private place to relax. We enjoy year-round sunsets and quiet friendly neighbors. We swim in front of the house with manta rays, and dolphins, and buy fresh fish directly from the fishermen at the nearby harbor. We get freshly baked bread and organic produce at the Waimea farmers' market and buy orchid plants and fresh papayas from a woman down the road. Home of the Hula Moon will be your own private paradise during your visit to the Big Island. Join our ohana of happy guests.
Amenities
- Internet
- Swimming pool
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Kohala bedroom1 king
- Turtle Bedroom4 twin/ single, 2 of the twins can be made into a King bed.
- Upstairs Office1 twin/ single, Office has no closing doors, but has a Hawaiian Punee bed
- Aloha Bedroom1 king, 1 twin/ single, There is a "punee" sofa/twin bed in this room.
- Kona Bedroom1 king
- 3 bedrooms with new King mattresses. (2017) The 4th bedroom has two new twin mattresses and those can be made into a King bed. This bedroom also has a trundle bed. (best for kids) There is also a Hawaiian Punee (twin) in the Aloha suite. We have a punee in the upstairs office however, we prefer that guests only sleep in the 4 bedrooms.
Bathrooms
- 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- All bathrooms have large walk-in showers. The upstairs bathrooms were remodeled in 2015. The two downstairs bathroom showers are very large tiled areas with sliding glass doors from the bedroom and with very tall arched screened ceilings. They were remodeled in 2017.
Location Type
- Beach View
- BeachfrontWe are located right on the ocean.
- Mountain ViewPerfect views of the Kohala Mountains from the oceanside. View of Mauna Kea from the street side.
- Ocean ViewFabulous views from every bedroom and major rooms.
- OceanfrontOur lawn goes right down to the ocean.
- Water ViewViews of Maui across the channel.
- Waterfront
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Local Activities Guide
- Activities Guide
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes DryerLarge indoor laundry room
- Free Local Calls
- GarageOne car garage with snorkeling and sport equipment for the guests. Beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, etc.
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens ProvidedExcellent quality Linens. Beach towels provided.
- Living Area
- Living RoomVery large two story great room.
- Basic Soaps
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Paper Towels
- ParkingPlease try not to park on the grass in front of the house. If you have to, then go in and out carefully so as not to tear it up. Thanks for keeping it beautiful.
- Parking Off StreetAdditional parking for three cars
- Printer
- TelephoneFree Big Island phone calls only.
- Toilet Paper
- Towels ProvidedBeach towels and bathroom towels.
- Washing MachineLarge indoor laundry room
- Wireless InternetGood coverage indoors and out. Printer available.
Kitchen
- Grill
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker2 coffee makers 1 espresso machine
- Cooking UtensilsAlmost everything
- Dishes & UtensilsService for 10+
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Garbage Disposal
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Catering AvailableCatering suggestions and a very small grocery shopping for your arrival is sometimes available through our concierge
- Ice Maker
- KitchenA large well-appointed kitchen for the gourmet cook. 2017 newly installed natural stone counters which can etch and stain and chip if you are not careful. So be careful. We charge for chips.
- Microwave
- Oven1 convection 1 regular oven
- Pantry ItemsBasic spices, some oils and vinegars left in the home. Replace as used please.
- Refrigerator3 large refrigerators. 2 indoors, 1 inside of the garage. Also, there is a built-in wet bar with wine cooler on the ocean side lanai.
- StoveWolf gas cooktop
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- Satellite / Cable5 TV/DVD sets. 5 are HDTV. Premium cable channels.
- BooksA few books for children.
- DVD PlayerEach TV has a DVD player
- Games
- Music Libraryipod- docks in every bedroom and living room. 3 bedrooms have iphone5 or 6 docks.
- Radio
- CD Player
- StereoSound system in Living Room
- Television(6) Currently we have premium cable channels and the STARZ network available. The one TV in upstairs office is just used for DVD's.
- ToysSome sand bucket sets, some pool toys. Please note these inflatable toys are used at your own risk in the pool. There is no warranty on them and they are not life-saving devices.
- VCR
- Video LibraryWe provide a very large selection of DVD movies for your enjoyment. All ages.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenBeautiful flat Infinity lawn to the ocean for games. 4 lounge chairs on the oceanside lawn.
- Balcony
- Beach Towels
- Beach Umbrellas
- Bicycles4 or 5 Simple beach bikes mostly adults sizes for your use. Please bring your own helmets.
- Binoculars
- Courtyard
- Deck / PatioLounge chairs on the pool surround.
- Deck Furniture
- Lanai / Gazebo(2) Courtyard Lanai with tables for 6. Oceanside Lanai with a table for 8 and seating for an additional 12 people. (1) private upstairs lanai for lounging.
- Large Cooler
- Beach Chairs
- Outdoor Entertainment Area
- Outdoor Furniture
- Outdoor GrillA large Weber gas grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Porch / VerandaPrivate upstairs covered lanai with oceanviews.
- Small Cooler
- Terrace
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Water Sports GearBoogie boards, also 8 to 12 sets of snorkels and fins for adult sizes. Some sets for children. Varies.
- Wood Deck
- Yard
Suitability
- Low Allergen Environment
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- In Ground Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Private PoolA large pool in the courtyard, suitable for lap swimming. It is black bottomed, 4 ft. deep, It is heated to 79/80 in winter. It's $30/day payable in cash if you ask for it to be put to 84. :)
Onsite Services
- Concierge
Attractions
- botanical garden
- churches
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- reefs
- restaurants
- ruins
Leisure Activities
- photography
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- luaus
- paddle boating
- beachcombing
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- sailing
- deepsea fishing
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Notes
- A large flat lawn that goes straight to the ocean, snorkeling fins and masks, beach umbrellas, boogie boards, beach chairs, coolers, pool toys, board games, DVD movies, full-sized pool in the private courtyard.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
51 Reviews
Latest reviews
Beautiful property!
This home is beautiful with an amazing front and backyard. Very family friendly with the layout of 4 master suites. Everyone had their space, but most of the time we were all together in all the different options of common areas. The pool was great for the kids and the view from the lanai was so serene and private. Would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking for a relaxing stay on the big island. We didn’t really leave because everything we needed was right at the house, whales and turtles included!! Thanks for the wonderful family vacation!
This was the best vacation property we have ever rented!
Over the past 40 years we have visited Hawaii many times with both family and friends. We have almost always rented prime ocean front properties. The Hula Moon is clearly the best we have stayed in. It is in pristine condition, constructed with the finest materials and equipped with the most complete accessories we have ever seen. No shoes are allowed inside the house and it deserves it! We were a party of 4 couples aged from 20 to 66. At the end of our 7 days at Hula Moon we were sad to say goodbye to both Hawaii and this great home. We all want to come back to both. The home has 4 spacious bedroom suites & baths (2 up & 2 down), all with ocean views and sliding doors to covered decks. The showers for the two downstairs suites are amazing (the size of a small living room)! All the bedrooms are well separated from each other which provides excellent private space. There is even an ocean view office if you need it. The front entry is a gated courtyard with a beautiful pool. The back of the home overlooks the ocean with distant views of Maui. It is not on a sandy beach but just 5 minutes away is Hapuna Beach which is one of the best beaches we have ever encountered and is all white sand with waves for the entire family young to old and without any rocks. The home has tons of snorkel equipment and boogie boards. Everyday we saw and walked among lots of turtles which climb out of the water and sleep just 20 yards from the back yard. Super peaceful place. We cooked at home almost every night and tried to find something the kitchen didn't have to work with. Didn't happen! It's got everything. The big resorts are just 5 to 10 minutes away if you need to go out. A nice little market that carries essentials is just down the street from the house. Aloha!
Best Vacation House!
This is our second visit and if that doesn't tell you everything you need to know, we simply love everything about hula moon. What's not to love? It is spacious, stylish, and well-stocked. But perhaps best of all, it has a veranda and lawn facing it's own private beach. A private beach that seems to be the secret turtle gathering grounds for all of Hawaii. Everything about Hula Moon is magical. One teeny tiny request - a jacuzzi in the backyard would put things into the "heaven on earth" territory. Can't recommend it highly enough!
Dear S.S. - Thank you again for your great review. We were happy to have you and your family back for your second visit to Hula Moon. We also love that the sea turtles congregate on the rocks and beach in front of our home and we love to see them healthy and happy when we snorkel the Puako reef. Thank you for your suggestion about the jacuzzi. I have tried to find a place for one near the pool but I don't want to lose the palms and plumeria trees in that area. Dilemma. Thank you for returning to our home and please come back a third time if you can.
Warmest aloha. GM
Family vacation
The Hula Moon was breathtakingly beautiful. We were vacationing with our grown children and their families and the homes layout worked perfectly. The location, the pool and all the amenities were beyond wonderful. We will definitely be coming back!!!
Dear Cindy,
We are so happy that you loved our home and that Hula Moon worked out so well for your family. We hope that you will be able to join us in the near future. Welcome to our ohana of happy guests.
Sent with aloha. Gail and Niki
Hula Moon - Hawaii Oasis
The owner was great to work with. The local contact was on top of everything and very helpful. We could tell this was someone's home and we were grateful to use it. The house was exactly as advertised. I particularly liked how far apart the rooms were making combined family living private with lots of gathering space.
Thank you for your great review. We love having guests like you who appreciate our home. Thank you for taking such good care of it and please come back anytime. Welcome to our ohana of happy guests. Warmest aloha-
Gail and Niki
Perfection on the ocean
Beautiful, immaculate, comfortable. We are already planning our return to Hula Moon estate. Beautiful weather too. Thank you for sharing your home.
Location
Puako is quite possibly the sunniest spot on the Big Island. Blessed with a dry climate and pristine water, Puako remains a top destination for travellers seeking a perfect beach location. The Puako reef is alive with fish, green sea turtles, eagle and manta rays, dolphins, and whales during the winter season. Early Polynesians considered it a spot with strong 'mana' or spirit, and carved numerous petroglyphs in the fields near our home. Surfers love the winter surf at nearby Paniau, a five minute walk from our home, and children will love the tide pools where the sea turtles rest each evening. Puako is a family neighborhood which was originally homesteaded in the 1950's. The Aloha Spirit is strong and you will love being part of this small friendly community. Puako is a short 25 minute drive north of the KONA Airport. Exclusive resorts with spas, restaurants, tennis and golf courses are a 10 minute drive from Puako. Relax or do everything! Other Activities: Walk-in scuba diving is a 5 minute walk from our home. Great snorkeling on the Puako Reef. Hiking trails. Lovely sandy beaches nearby. Yoga/massage/spa services nearby. Golf: Beautiful golf courses at the Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani and other nearby resorts that are a ten minute drive from here.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
We have a 90 DAY CANCELLATION POLICY. Prior to that time, deposits will be refunded per my contract terms (attached to this website is a VRBO contract for you to sign and return to me) All Rates are subject to change until your contract is signed. The number of guests on the signed contract cannot be exceeded without written permission from the owner. Please note that no events or gatherings of more than 13 people are allowed. Guests agree to let gardeners, maids, pool cleaners etc. do their work as scheduled, please do not turn them away from the property. Please do not take indoor furniture outdoors and don't bring outdoor furniture indoors. No fireworks! Do not build bonfires on my lawn or on the beach. It is against the law for one thing. If we detect smoke or smoking inside of the home, or if we discover fireworks, we will will take $1000.00 from your security deposit so please DO NOT SMOKE and don't risk a community fire by lighting fireworks or building a bonfire outside. Thanks very much.