Puako Oceanfront Paradise

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A spacious living room with a glass coffee table, comfortable seating, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A spacious living area with a glass coffee table, wooden flooring, and a balcony with outdoor seating.
A spacious living area with a glass coffee table, two sofas, and a blue rug.
A beachfront property with a pool, a large house, and lush greenery.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Puako Bay

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Place, Puako Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Oceanfront Jack and Jill bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Oceanfront Master

1 King Bed

Second Jack and Jill bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Small Room at top of stairs (first)

1 Single Bed

Small room at top of stairs (second)

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor

Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Studio / Outdoor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Manta Ray Point and Great 4-D Movie Ride. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Puako Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 10 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 13 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Tap Room - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lagoon Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Market - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Juice 101 - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Puako Oceanfront Paradise have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Puako Oceanfront Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Puako Oceanfront Paradise?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Puako Oceanfront Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puako Oceanfront Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Puako Oceanfront Paradise located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Puako Bay and Puako Beach. Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 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
The home was excellent, clean and beautiful. It was right on the beach so much fun exploring for sea life. Brooke was very responsive to questions and suggestions. We all had a wonderful time and hope to come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2026
Please come back anytime. We love when our guests discover the magic of being in Puako and discovering the ocean wonders right outside the doors!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Lynnette, So thankful that you enjoyed your time in Puako. Please come see us anytime as we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location.. Beautiful property! Would love to come again! Everything you need is available in the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Thank you so much! We would love to have you anytime. So glad that you found the location and amenities to be perfect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time in this beautiful home. The host bent over backwards to make sure we were well taken care of. The views are gorgeous and the house is very well appointed. Enjoyed the gentle ocean, waves and breezes in the bedrooms facing the ocean. Would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2026
Thank you, Sharon. We are so glad that you enjoyed and can’t wait to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible view. Our family loved the lap pool. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thank you, John! I’m so glad you enjoyed the house and amazing view. Come back anytime. We loved hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and location, and Brooke was great to deal with. We chose the house because we had family stay with us. We loved the location It will be bigger than we need for Bobbie and I as a couple, but should we bring family back we would be looking at the house for availability
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Thanks! We are glad you had a great time and look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property as advertised. Wonderful experience. Amazing views and tide pools out the back door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2026
Thank you, Peter. We are so glad you enjoyed the beautiful setting and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brooke is an absolutely incredible and accommodating host. She is very responsive and had great recommendations for the island. We ended up leaving early because of a potential hurricane, and she was flexible with our booking. However, note that the house does not have AC and it can get extremely hot and even with fans. The house feels like it has seen better days and was not thoroughly cleaned. There were cobwebs and bugs that worsened the longer we were there even with all of the screens closed. We did see turtles every night and morning and that was lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2026
Katie, I am sorry that the heat impacted your trip. It has been a really unspeakably unusual weather season for our island. The three hurricanes in six weeks have been difficult for everyone, but I definitely responded as quickly as possible to have extra fans delivered as soon as you let me know that the house was too hot and a couple of fans were not working. I thought that we had resolved that issue as best as possible. We do not have air-conditioning but we usually do have a wonderful ocean breeze. The house is very open air so air-conditioning is not a possibility. I wish that you would have let me know about the Housekeeping issues as I would’ve also had those addressed as soon as I was informed. I also include our Housekeeper’s contact on your check-in instructions. We have a great team and try to provide an excellent experience for our guests. As far as accommodating you for the hurricane, I generously refunded the night that you left early even though that is not my responsibility. Our house is not brand new, but we take pride in the responsiveness of our team, the amenities we provide and our wonderful location /price point in Puako. If you are looking for a more updated house, you will definitely pay more. I hope your next stay in Hawaii will meet your expectations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and view of the ocean right outside the door!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2026
Thank you! We are so happy that you enjoyed your trip to Puako and your time at our home. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful trip in a beautiful spot. Great home; if you are a lap swimmer this is the house you want on the Big Island. If you are a a tide pool explorer you will be in heaven. The house is equipped with more than ample water gear. We enjoyed the boogie boards on a nearby sandy beach (less than 10 minutes away by car). The wildlife - on land, sea and air - surrounding the home is exquisite. Everyone snorkeled, every day, right outside the house. Safe, welcoming, easy location. Brooke genuinely wanted us to have the best vacation possible and was available anytime. We appreciated her sincerity and her warmth. To sit on the lanai or on the couch with the sliding doors open to the sea and just be was really what I needed personally. SO much beauty right there. Returned rested, soulfully rested. Thanks to this place.Thank you Brooke, the very best wishes to you. I'm going to swim my morning laps in that pool someday again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
Chad, Thank you for the wonderful description of our special spot. We love to share it and always hope that the peacefulness rejuvenates our guests . Come back anytime! Brooke
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay, family memories for a life time. Incredible location to explore, relax and be together with family. The pool was great to have for the little one and the ocean had amazing snorkeling right outside the door. Home is unique with its amazing ability to open up the back of it for indoor/outdoor living.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
Hi, Danna. We are so thankful that your family enjoyed a beautiful vacation in Puako! It sounds like you discovered some of the best things about our spot. Come back and see us anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been to Puako many times before, but this time wanted to bring family. We had six adults and a toddler, and the home was spacious, comfortable, very well appointed and ideally situated. We made most of our dinners there and loved the lanai dining table where we ate and watched sunsets. A bonus treat was fireworks set off from Mauna Kea that we watched from the backyard. Our guests enjoyed the pool as a cool down after a hot day, some of us braved the snorkeling accessible from two houses down (you have to really watch the tides to do it safely though). Brooke was an amazing host, very helpful and communicative. We will certainly return and bring family again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are so happy that you were able to fully enjoy the house and the surroundings. Please come back anytime as we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Amazing location and the hosts always answered any questions promptly, as well as gave outing suggestions for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2025
Thank you, Patricia. I’m so glad you enjoyed your time in Puako. Come again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 10 days in Puako! House was well stocked & Brooke was very helpful & responsive.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2025
Thank you, Jennifer. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come visit us again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely perfect for my Big Island vacation. Going to sleep each night to the sound of the waves crashing right outside my bedroom window and waking up to watch the turtles cruising around in the surf every morning was magical. The house is right next to Beach 69 and Hapuna beach, and the location is great for getting around the Kohala coast. I definitely hope I get to stay here again someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2025
Thank you so much, Beth. We are happy that you experienced the magic of Puako on your vacation at our house. We hope you will return someday soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful and when a few small things came up, the host and her team on the island were extremely quick to address. The house is in a wonderful location, exceptional views and ocean access. Our group of 7 people had an amazing time!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2025
Lacey, Thank you so much for the nice review. We are thrilled that your family had a great time at the house and that we were able to resolve the couple of maintenance issues quickly for you. Come back to see us anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

We enjoyed the ocean breeze and well equipped kitchen
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2024
Thanks, Dirk. I am glad the kitchen met all your needs. The oceanfront breezes are very refreshing. Come back anytime. Brooke and Scott
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The location was perfect for snorkeling and enjoying the view.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
We are happy that you had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, Oceanfront home.

We had a lovely stay in this beautiful, oceanfront home.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you, Keith and Tracy. We hope you will come and visit us again. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s difficult to describe anything as perfect these days, but this home was indeed that. I have no idea what the owner, whom I know only as Brooke, does for a living, but she could easily succeed in the hospitality business. The setting is magnificent, everything you need is there, and it’s all perfectly organized. We will be back ASAP!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you, David and Priscilla. We are so happy that your family enjoyed our home and the magic of Puako. Please come and see us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Never been to the Big Island before and we found this beautiful home to stay at and spend time with family. We had fun exploring the island but the best times were spent as a family enjoying the welcoming home and gorgeous views of the ocean!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Thank you so much, Darlene. We are thrilled that you enjoyed our home. We find that it is our favorite spot when we are visiting as well. Please come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical

Wonderful location and fascinating house. Perfect for family vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Andrew, we are glad your family had a memorable trip and look forward to your next stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning home with whales right out front! Jaw dropping sunsets!

Truly unique and beautiful and has everything you would need for a perfect vacation.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
We are happy that you enjoyed our beautiful property in Puako.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! We brought a family of 8 and it was perfectly sized and had everything we needed. We even saw 4th of July fireworks from the back deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2025
So glad you enjoyed your time and that you found the house to be well-supplied. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Everything was perfect. The host was so helpful, responsive and kind. Thank you for the perfect house to spend our vacation in.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Michelle, Thank you for visiting our house and we hope that your memories made in Puako will last a lifetime. If you ever need a refresher, feel free to reach out and book another stay with us. Mahalo.
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