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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61152 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Place, Waialea Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps to Waialea Bay, AC, updated home

Cozy coastal sanctuary steps from Waialea Bay. Tucked into lush tropical landscaping, Honu is a beautifully simple, single‑story retreat designed for serene beach‑side living. The home features a central living and dining area adjacent to a recently updated kitchen, with bedrooms and en‑suite bathrooms located at opposite ends to ensure privacy. Hardwood floors, expansive windows, and ceiling fans throughout enhance comfort and airiness.

Restful, private sleeping spaces. Two thoughtfully appointed air‑conditioned bedrooms anchor either side of the home—one with a king bed, the other with a queen and two twins—each with their own en‑suite bathroom. A handy washer/dryer is tucked into the hallway off the primary suite for added convenience.

Idyllic outdoor comforts + beach access. Step outside to a gated path leading to Waialea Bay, where swaying beach trees and fragrant tropical blooms set a tranquil scene. The outdoor shower with both hot and cold water is perfect for rinsing off after a day in the sun. Spot iconic local flora—Singapore plumeria, crown flowers, tiare gardenia, and fragrant pikake—right outside the primary bedroom for leis and island ambiance.

Thoughtful amenities, island‑aware style. While only the bedrooms are air‑conditioned, the home’s design—with ceiling fans, natural light, and breezy layout—keeps it comfortable and relaxed.

The home has air conditioning in the bedrooms only.

Hawaii GE & TA tax number 018-944-1024-01

Registration number: STVR-19-350417

NUC-19-495
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
6 people total, including children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Service animals welcome
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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
Onsite 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 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 TA-018-944-1024-01, GE-018-944-1024-01, 660020190000

About the neighborhood

Puako

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. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Waialea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puako Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Puako Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Copper Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Waialea Bay, AC, updated home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to Waialea Bay, AC, updated home?

As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to Waialea Bay, AC, updated home on May 5, 2026 start from $763, 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 Steps to Waialea Bay, AC, updated home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Waialea Bay, AC, updated home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Waialea Bay, AC, updated home located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Waialea Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach. Puako Bay and Puako Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 64 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Honu House at Waimea Beach

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 had a wonderful time. The house was beautiful- clean, well stocked and comfortable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

The Best

This is the best location in Kona. The beach has shade trees, a perfect reef and is never crowded. Truly a gem.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham T.

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

Location location

Best place to be on that section of coastWould return
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arturo G.

Great 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: it's a great place to relax and have fun with the family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Better than advertised

From start to finish, every detail was looked after. The house and location were perfect. It was actually better than advertised.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Incredible Home, Location, and Host!

We had a wonderful time in this absolutely stunning home. Our host Mary was the most accommodating host we have ever had on VRBO. She was so helpful and all the tips for restaurants and activities were spot on. The location is incredible and steps away from a one of the best beaches (Beach 69) on the island! The entire trip was magic! We will for sure return to this home or look to 2 Papayas for other locations they host. Book this place, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

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

January-grab some sunshine 2020

A very nice clean house in a great location. 60 secs walking from the beach Super bbq Great instructional book with house and excellent recommendations for golf and restaurants. We’d go again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Santa Rosa, CA

A little piece of heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great place for two couples. Nicely appointed, well located.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

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

Perfect Location

I am hesitant to share how perfect the location was (especially for me traveling with 3 teen girls), as it could make it harder to book in the future... The check in process, house and location were perfect. I didn't really want to leave the house and we walked to the beach multiple times a day. Loved everything about it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo M.

Peace and Quiet

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 like the quiet and privacy of this home. It is only a short stroll to the lovely beach. It is ideal for two couples but fine for one.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Location

Home is located in great area for restaurants and beaches. One of the best beaches is just a couple hundred feet on sand path from back gate. Really quite neighborhood. Nice home with very helpful owner and property management company. Home has lots of beach gear for guest use. Made for a perfect week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Olga H.

Another wonderful Big Island gateaway

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: Being a returning vacationer I had high expectations, which were exceeded. From booking to arrival to departure everything went smooth. Also Mary from 2Papayas went above and beyond for helping make this trip memorable!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

Nice beach property

We enjoyed our stay of 9 nights. The house's location can't be beat...steps away from a great, shaded beach and a very quiet neighborhood. The house has a great Hawaiian feel and had all amenities we could need, especially with kitchen /cooking and beach supplies. Beds and living spaces are comfortable. Staff at 2Papayas is wonderful, friendly, and very helpful. We loved the nice welcoming touches upon arrival. No air conditioning, but the house was cool enough at night and listening to the waves and birds at night and morning felt like a real retreat!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

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

Best of the Big Island!

The Honu House was by far the nicest rental we’ve stayed at in HI. The location can’t be beat. The house was spotless upon our arrival, the beds comfy. Honu had everything we could want or need. Want gorgeous sunsets? This is the place to be! Fresh Meyers limes grown just outside the front door for your papayas and mai tais? They’re here! Perfect weather, lovely trade winds, adorable geckos on the lanai,so many birds! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

The perfect spot for two couples or a family of 4-5.

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a week with another couple. We loved the layout of the house. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and is on the opposite sides of the main living room and kitchen, so it feels separated and private. The balcony is lovely and the grounds are beautiful. It’s a two minute walk to the most beautiful secluded bay. The beach has soft sand, plenty of shade and incredible snorkeling. One of our favorite features is the outdoor shower, which has warm water! The house is beautifully decorated and Mary is a dream to work with. Very communicative and accommodating! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

JESSE L.

Amazing Every Time!

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 only stay with 2Papayas on the Big Island. Mary & Marley have provided excellent properties and service for years. We stay with them every year. I'm not sure how many times we've stayed at Honu House, but it's in the double digits at this point. The house is spotless, well-stocked, and very comfortable.We super appreciate the fragrance-free cleaning and laundry products. Any minor issues are handled immediately. The location is unbeatable. We barely left the house/beach in our 3-week stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

No more resorts for us

This lovely home sits minutes from the beach. The kitchen is well-equipped with new appliances. The bedrooms are private and the lanai is cozy...it's where I fell asleep every night listening to the waves. The yard is pleasant and there is an outdoor shower area. The decor is laid-back, upscale, and beachy which kept me from missing a resort altogether. We had space and the convenience of a carport. The beach is shady and less busy than the neighboring Hapuna. Great communication with host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hona House in June

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: It has been a bucket list item to stay on Beach 69 since we were first there 20 years ago. While Hona isn’t directly on the water it was a calm and quiet garden oasis, and a 1 minute walk on a shady path to the beach. The beds were comfortable and we didn’t need to use the A/C during our stay. Mary was very attentive and responsive. It was a lovely week!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Z.

Honu review

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: It was a great experience. We have rented from Mary fox over 10 times and she and her staff are awsome. We had an incredible time in a great house. Thanks 2 Papayas.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

JESSE L.

Another Perfect 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: We have stayed at Honu House multiple times and it is always perfect! The location is paradise - we spend most of our vacations between the house and the beach. No need to go anywhere else! We love eating on the lanai. The house is spotless with very comfortable beds, good pillows, a well-stocked kitchen, and fragrance-free laundry products. Mary and her team are excellent. We only stay with 2 Papayas when we come to the Big Island.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arturo G.

Great place!

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: Honu, is the perfect house for our family vacation,the location makes it really easy for us to go back and forth to the beach without having to drive. Mary @ 2papayas is great to work with, and always available if needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cami T.

Beautiful winter escape

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: Had a wonderful escape to sunny Waialea Bay for some much needed R&R. The house is adorable, updated and clean. Beds are super comfy. The location was perfect for us. Close to the beach yet still private. The yard was cared for nicely and was a great place to sit when the wind picked up. Mary is very communicative and wonderful to work with. Would 100% return in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

JESSE L.

Amazing 4th Stay - Longtime Repeat Clients

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 first stayed at the Honu house in 2016 & this is our 4th stay. We have also stayed at least three times at the Ehu Kai house, twice at the Kolea house, and once at the Blue Makai house. As always, the house was perfect and the 2Papayas crew was friendly & helpful. Staying at Beach 69 with 2Papayas is our go-to relaxing vacation. The beach is stunning, with mild to no surf, snorkeling, and plenty of shade. Honu House is perfectly set up for families or two groups traveling together. The kitchen is well-equipped, the beds are very comfortable, and everything is spotless. My favorite feature of staying with 2Papayas is their dedication to using unscented cleaning and laundry products. Vacation rentals often reek of highly scented cleaning products, air fresheners, scented trash bags, dryer sheets, etc. At Honu House, and at the other 2Papayas properties we've stayed at, all you smell is the scent of the plumeria and gardenia being carried on the ocean breeze. We are booked to come back to Honu House paradise in six months.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Santa Rosa, CA

Our piece of heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 in Honu more than ten times. Each a joy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

jill K.

Great house!

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: Great home near the beach, perfect for a family. Really enjoyed the location and home.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary and the Staff of 2Papaya Vacation Rentals

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We live full time in Northern California, and began to visit the Big Island in 2015. It's an easy flight from SFO and it's a spot our kids love to come to.

Why they chose this property

We were drawn to this property for its quiet location just steps from the beach. We had rented houses nearby and loved being able to walk back and forth to the beach as need be. It is so relaxing not to have to get into the car very often.

What makes this property unique

It has an easy, relatively sandy entry into the water. The snorkeling and paddle boarding is great when it's calm; my kids tell me the surfing is great when it's not. Sitting on the beach with a cup or coffee in the morning or a drink at sunset is magical.

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