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Mele Mele 3BR Puako Beach Retreat Steps to Ocean Access

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Beach Access in Puako - Puako Beach Dr
A yellow house with a white picket fence, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a clear view of the ocean, and lush greenery.
A spacious living area with a large TV, wicker furniture, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a painting of a turtle.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Puako Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Puako Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

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Located in Kamuela, this holiday 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 explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Manta Ray Point and Great 4-D Movie Ride are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Puako Bay - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Tap Room - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lagoon Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Juice 101 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Market - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mele Mele 3BR Puako Beach Retreat Steps to Ocean Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mele Mele 3BR Puako Beach Retreat Steps to Ocean Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mele Mele 3BR Puako Beach Retreat Steps to Ocean Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mele Mele 3BR Puako Beach Retreat Steps to Ocean Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mele Mele 3BR Puako Beach Retreat Steps to Ocean Access located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Puako Beach and Puako Bay. Puakō Petroglyph Park and Waialea Beach 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. 57 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 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
A true Gem!! Wonderful, cute cottage just across from the trail to the ocean. Morning walks with coffee on the beach and rocks. Turtles every morning! Evenings were lovely in the very well maintained back yard. Very close to the best beaches on the Big Island. Our kids had a blast. The host was very helpful and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fully stocked kitchen. Comfortable furniture amazing vintage lamps. Great outdoor spaces
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicest welcome package we have ever been given! All the reviewers have said it: great location, clean and cozy place. We had a fabulous vacation with our all adult family.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great location and comfortable place.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage, we would recommend it!

Beautiful cottage and great location!! We loved our stay here!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best holidays

A great location, and an excellent house for a family
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, comfy, and peaceful

Our family of 6 had a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warm and cozy place to enjoy Puako from

Hale Mele Mele is a really sweet bungalow so nicely appointed, we really enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your review. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your time in the area. We would love to have you back if future travels bring you to the area. with aloha, Marley and the Staff of 2Papaya Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect get away

Nice house, beautiful location. Would recommend strongly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in every way!

Best place we could have picked...perfect in every way! This house provides comfort, privacy and a hawaiian atmosphere. We will absolutely stay here for every visit to Hawaii.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect relaxing cosy stay

Our family of four had a wonderful stay here. Great house and yard. Kitchen is petite but so well stocked and cared for. The yard is amazing and we loved the stars at night. Various great shoreline accesses across the road to black lava beach Frequented by the green sea turtles.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and property

This property was perfect for family of 4 (2 adult ‘kids’). Comfortable, cute, great outdoor spaces, well stocked kitchen. The location is fantastic! Very short drive just down the road to wonderful snorkeling spot and not much longer in the other direction to Hapuna beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honu 70.3

Excellent location for race.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puako + Paradise = Perfection

Wonderfully prepared home, beautiful/large yard, incredible location across from the ocean, attentive and kind host…what’s more to say. We’re counting the days to our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and clean little place great for a small family

Great location if you want to be away from the tourist crowds. Clean and well maintained little place with all you need to relax. Super nice and helpful staff at 2 Papayas. Carl
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy that you enjoyed getting away from the crowds. We would love to have you for any future stays in the area.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Hawaii Visit

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: wonderful time
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the review. I am glad you had a wonderful time and we hope you can return soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stylish and comfortable home across from Puako beaches

This was a great place for us to work remotely in the early part of the day, play in the afternoons, and cook and relax in the evenings :) We loved the hammock and lounge chairs in the yard. Rent bikes and explore the Puako area!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the home and hammock. We hope to have you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Beautiful home in a great spot. Responsive property manager and well organized
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything I wanted from stay in Hawaii

The eclectic collection of tropical furnishings and the wonderful plantings and layout of the property gave me the intimacy and vibe that I desired. PERFECT
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise Defined!

This home was absolutely perfect for us. The location. The customer service. Perfect. I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing 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 loved our stay at Hale Mele Mele!house was very clean, comfortable beds, great outdoor shower, fantastic deck, great amenities and helpful management staff. We would definitely stay here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Puako Cottage

Charming cottage with tons of personality. The yard and outdoor spaces are especially nice. We spent several afternoons in the backyard instead of heading to the beach. We hope to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous 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 my third year staying here and I plan to continue. Great location, fantastic comfortable home
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice

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: Just terrific
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING

I have stayed on the Big Island many times but this is the very BEST ! Love being able to get to the beach whenever, the quiet peaceful surroundings. The house is darling, stocked with everything you need. I highly recommend this location to single, married, or families...PERFECT... (Beds are awesome)...
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your time on island. We would love to have you back for any future travels.
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