Hale Le`a ~ Puako 143

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a kitchen with white cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of greenery.
A covered porch with a cushioned seating area and a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large window, and a marble countertop.
A hallway with white doors and a view into a living area with a sofa and a dining table.
A coastal property with a central house surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

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

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

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪3 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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Kamuela

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. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puakō Petroglyph Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Anaehoomalu Beach - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Waikola Village Golf Club - 24 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Tap Room - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lagoon Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Orchid Marketplace - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company (Lagoon Tower) - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Le`a ~ Puako 143 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hale Le`a ~ Puako 143?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Le`a ~ Puako 143?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hale Le`a ~ Puako 143 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Puako Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Puako Bay and Puakō Petroglyph Park. Waialea Beach is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

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. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, the yard is beautiful, kitchen/common area and large deck very comfortable, and the garage had lots of sand toys, chairs and other items to make our beach visits more fun. Unfortunately for us, the weather didn't cooperate but the house was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing in every way. Needs updated beach equipment
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love snorkeling

Snorkeling!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tropical Beach escape

Perfect for 5 adults, beach across the street for turtles and amazing sunsets. House is comfortable with wonderful outdoor areas to take it all in. Home well stocked , love the birds
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving in Hawaii

Hale L’ea is a beautiful, well-equipped home on a quiet residential street with walkable access to rocky, not sandy beaches. It was perfect for our little family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection in Puako

Our family loved our time at the house! The house was bright and clean and provided plenty of space for the 6 of us. When we weren’t out enjoying the water and the beauty, we LOVED hanging out on the front deck for games, cocktails and all our meals. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us Tracy. We loved having you and your family! Hope to see you back soon. Mahalo! Jay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect relaxation retreat

This property is a great home away from home. It was well equipped with all the necessities- bbq, beach chairs, kitchen ware, bathroom amenities, etc. The lanai was peaceful and the ceiling fans and air conditioners worked perfectly. Location to the shoreline was across the street and a few houses over - super easy for watching the sunsets each night. Highly recommend this home and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Island Adventure

Hale L'ea was our vacation home for 9 days accommodating a multi-generational family of 4 adults and 2 children (9 &12yo). We loved the lush garden yard containing a multitude of flowering and fruiting plants and trees and all the tropical birds and wildlife. This clean, spacious, airy home is perfectly located, offering much privacy, yet close to beaches and services. The easy access to the shoreline and area beaches and snorkeling was fabulous. Spending time on the Lanai was precious. Our hosts were wonderful and we would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, perfect for our 50th birthday party. We stayed for a month and all of our adult children/spouses visited and we had space for all. The house reef travels 3 miles all along the Puako Beach drive with easy ocean access every 15 houses including access across the street and one house to the right. We saw more turtles and eels than we could count, a Monk Seal, octopus, white tip reef sharks, and hundreds of types of fish. Most evenings I would go spearfishing with my free dive bout and being back wonderful reef fish for dinner. There are 3 Mango trees which have daily ripe mangos in April and May which were like candy. Large two car garage for easy equipment storage. On the days when I had to work I set up my computer on the 2nd floor balcony working while listening to the birds and sounds of the ocean. The dive master Sam at the general store down the road taught my wife to scuba dive and took us on beach dive adventures. Tank and equipment rentals are easy at the same general store for beach diving and snorkeling. We did 10 boat dives from the local Marina with Sam’s friend Flipper who showed us the dive sites harder to access from shore.
Beach across the road
Zebra Moray
Turtle
Sunset across the street every night
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect family home!

This home was ideal for a multigeneration family. As grandparents, we appreciated the comfort and quiet of the downstairs studio. And our daughters and their families had plenty of privacy and play room for the little ones upstairs. The house was clean and well appointed - we also had everything we needed for long days at the beach. Our only suggestion for improvement would be to provide basic cooking condiments (salt, oil, etc.) downstairs and to add an additionl cover over the plastic lined mattress cover downstairs. It was pretty sweaty even on cooler nights. The air conditioning both upstairs and down was much appreciated!! Thank you! Our oupstaiups. It was much to hot tairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2025
Aloha, Mahalo for your kind review and for choosing to stay with us! We’re so happy to hear the home was a great fit for your multigenerational family. It’s wonderful that the layout provided the right balance of comfort, privacy, and space for everyone—from the grandparents to the little ones. We truly appreciate your thoughtful suggestions regarding the downstairs studio. We’ll look into adding basic cooking condiments and an additional mattress cover to improve comfort. Thank you also for noting how much you appreciated the air conditioning—we’re glad it made your stay more enjoyable. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you and your ‘ohana back again soon! Warmest aloha, Island Beach Rentals LLC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation in paradise

Awesome stay in a place that is well maintained and managed. The location is right in the middle of everything. We could not have asked for a more relaxing or fun way to disconnect from day to day life. A true vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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