Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!!

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A rustic wooden door with metal reinforcements and decorative elements.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a TV.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A two-story building with a green facade and white balconies.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
The current price is $524
$1,571 for 3 nights
All fees included
Feb 1 - Feb 4, 2027

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Puakō Petroglyph Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Anaehoomalu Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
The current price is $524
$1,571 for 3 nights
All fees included
Feb 1 - Feb 4, 2027

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Frequently asked questions

Is Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!!?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!! on Feb 1, 2027 start from $524, 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 Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!! located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Puako Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Puako Bay and Mauna Lani Historic Park. Francis H.I'i Brown North Golf Course and Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!! Reviews

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. 137 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean property. Owners were so nice and helpful and responsive. The beach chairs and boogie boards were a nice touch. Air con really made a difference for sleeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hosts. Great location. Air conditioning!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location almost directly across from beach access. Very easy check in. Very good snorkeling with many turtles. Everything you need, beach chairs, cold AC in the bedrooms…at least until the power went out as we weathered Hurricane Lala. Our hosts thoughtfully gave us solar lights and we cooked on the gas grill. A timely delivery of a carafe of coffee in the morning was a very welcome addition!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great quiet location away from the big resorts but close enough if you want their beaches or restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at this beautiful Puako home. This was our 3rd time staying here and love the location, which is directly across the street from a very serine beach with turtles. The hosts communicate promptly and are very helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The House looked exactly like it did in the photos. We had everything we needed. The neighborhood was quiet and had excellent access to the shoreline.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access, great location, quiet, comfortable. It was our first VRBO.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at PPH. We especially loved the garden setting with lots of geckos and birds. The friendliness of our hosts made us feel welcomed. The portable burner and oven worked like a charm. The location is top notch— right across the street from a great place to watch the sunset. And walking distance to THE snorkeling spot. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real gem. Jan and Johnny are wonderful hosts. The house has everything you need and is very spacious. Looking forward to staying with them again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very relaxing wonderful stay at Puako Pao Hana. Great neighborhood, snorkel beaches nearby. Defiwill book here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Jan and Johnny are wonderful hosts. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay here. Puako is a one of a kind place. We loved the beach and our stay.Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prefect location

We loved this home -Caretakers friendly & helpful. Location was a beautiful neighborhood & right by beach and great place to walk in am. Also close to best beaches on the island!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

Great location and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet neighborhood steps from the beach

Always the perfect place to enjoy old Hawaii. The gardens are beautiful and the location is right by all our favorite beaches.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time!

Very nice comfortable unit in an excellent location. Loved the beach with sea turtles right across the street.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, the house is spacious and clean. We appreciate that beach items like body boards and umbrella were made available to guests. The location is great as it is close to some of the best beaches the island offers (Hapuna, Waikalea). The beach in front of the house is full of turtles and tide pools. There is also a general store close by. We liked to go to Foodland to get poke before hitting the beaches.Definitely recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been coming to Puako and this particular rental for over 30 years. It’s our happy spot on the island and the first thing I say upon arrival is that it’s good to be back home. If you value excellent hosts, quiet days and nights, the best waves and fish tacos, Puako and the immediate surrounding area might just be your next great vacation. The rental is always impeccably clean and has everything you will need. The neighbors have become dear friends over the years and when the air and the water are both 80 degrees, who can complain?
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hawaii local

Hosts were very pleasant and helpful. Great location on the north end of the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place!

Our third visit because: it is comfy … in a terrific location if you want easy access to a variety of water sports … perfect if you like to see the stars at night and love peace and quiet. And last but not least .., great hosts!
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Stay

We loved staying at Puako Hau Hana, great location to get away from it all. Listing was as advertised and we will definatley return. Great for 2 couples who are looking to enjoy the Kohalo coast and not be at a resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet and cozy place

Amazing location, comfortable and quiet. Great beds, space to read and hangout. Great air circulation- fans and air conditioning in the bedrooms.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect

Great launch place for North, South, East and West activities. Peaceful if you want to just read, rest , and walk locally
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around great place to stay, with lovely hosts to help if you need it.There were just two of us, so there was more than enough room to spread out and relax.One thing I missed when booking, is that there is no stove or regular oven in this unit. However, it is equipped with nice substitutes, so it really didn’t affect our stay at all.We enjoyed the location close to the end of the road, and loved the many access points to the water. The nearby general store was fun to visit, and we found ourselves there each day buying drinks, ice cream (delicious), and even a yummy “homemade” style frozen dinner. They also have sushi and pizza, but we were never there at the right time to try.If we have the opportunity to visit the Big Island again, we’d be delighted to find that this special spot in Puako is available for our dates.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing retreat

This perfect cottage in quiet Puako is walking distance from the ocean. Great place for watching the turtles and the surfers. Love the furnishings, the private garden lanai and the fresh fruit from Johnny.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and quiet location!

We had a wonderful stay and thoroughly enjoyed being across from the beach. The house was very comfortable and well equipped. Our two toddlers had a great time in the backyard and exploring the tide pools. We especially loved seeing the sea turtles!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

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