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Afternoon view of Mauna Kea from the front deck - great place to relax!
View of the home from the east.
View of the home and entrance area from near Puako Beach Dr.
End your day in this quiet , comfortable home.
Beach access from the house enjoyed by all-even the wild turkeys!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51216 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Puako Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

A wonderful place to be.....

E 'Aka 'Aka Mau loosely translates as Laughs a Lot House in Hawaiian. Our two bedroom, two bath home is a perfect getaway for couples and families! Just 400 feet from the beach, and with a beautiful view of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, our house offers two sides of Hawaii, both the ocean and the mountains. Enjoy breakfast in the morning, watching sunrise over Mauna Kea on the wrap-around deck. Take a leisurely stroll to the beach, picnic and beach chairs in hand, and enjoy the warm Pacific waters. Snorkel in Puako Bay or at nearby Waialea Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. Swim with sea turtles, colorful fish, and perhaps even a moray eel! Afterward, relax in the screened-in lanai living space, while your meal is grilling out on the BBQ. And end your day by watching the spectacular sunset over the ocean before walking back to your Hawaiian escape.

E 'Aka 'Aka Mau House is uniquely set up to accommodate family and friends, but still afford privacy. The upstairs area is air conditioned for warmer days and has a spacious living room; the cathedral ceiling with two fans gives the space a light, airy feel. This same ambience carries over to the dining area, where koa trimmed windows and wooden floors show off the 'Hawaiian plantation' decor of the room. Open the large sliding glass doors and windows to allow in the breeze! The galley kitchen is well equipped with everything necessary to prepare any kind of meal, from a Thanksgiving turkey to Hawaiian and Asian fare. Granite-topped counters, hard-wood kitchen island, and a large, shelved pantry provide the ideal space to create meals for family and friends. And a Weber Spirit II propane grill is readily accessible on the deck, perfect for grilling that special Hawaiian dish!

Downstairs, a second air conditioned bedroom with sitting area and separate bath lends a 'studio setting' feel to the unit, and is perfect for teenage children or when two couples rent the house. It is accessed through its own separate door. For extra guests and/or small children, there is a fold-out sofa sleeper in the upstairs living room. Finally, the screened in lanai is set up as an additional living space, with a double bed futon for those wanting to sleep outdoors.

High definition TV and wifi are available to our guests. A full-sized washer and dryer are also on the premises for your use.

Our goal is to make E 'Aka 'Aka Mau House your home away from home - a place to relax, enjoy your surroundings, and laugh alot - with family and friends!

Hawaii tax ID W24030175-01
On-island contact information sent with Welcome Letter prior to arrival
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Please note the following from the State of Hawaii: Hawaii SB 1396 was signed into law by Governor Josh Green on May 27, 2025. This increases the State Transient Accommodations Tax from 10.25% to 11% effective 1/1/2026. This will be added to all reservations manually on 1/1/2026 as VRBO does not have a way of doing it now. With this increase, the total tax rate will become 18.712%. Our apologies for this increase, but it is out of our control.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The Puako environment includes insects and pests. Terminix sprays the outside of the home quarterly. We will inform you of their arrival.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number TA-121-592-6272-01, GE-121-592-6272-01, 690060370002

About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Great 4-D Movie Ride and Manta Ray Point are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Puakō Petroglyph Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Puako Bay - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 16 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lagoon Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast at Water's Edge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Nui Italian - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A wonderful place to be..... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A wonderful place to be.....?

As of 18 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A wonderful place to be..... on 21 Jun, 2026 start from S$330, 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 at A wonderful place to be.....?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A wonderful place to be.....?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A wonderful place to be.....?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A wonderful place to be..... located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Puako Beach and within 3 miles (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 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. 143 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great!!!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views from the condo are spectacular. Birds singing inthe morning is cool and unique.You can also hear the ocean across the street. Love that you can open 3 sides of the home to get the breezes... Lots of turtles across the street along the shoreline, which is very neat. We have stayed here a few times and really enjoy it and would love to come back.
Sunrise
Kona low clouds
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! The house is graceful, well designed and beautiful. We loved our stay here. It is peaceful, cool and the location is perfect.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with our stay in this lovely place. The chorus of the birds in the morning and the shoreline access were highlights for us. The house is very well stocked with all the kitchen supplies that we needed and the appliances worked well. We enjoyed the beautiful views of the birds in the open space and of Mauna Kea.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property had everything we needed and felt just like home. The location was incredible. The space was extremely clean. Glenn's information and directions were to perfection. This was the best VRBO we have ever experienced. We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location very convenient. Wonderful accommodation well kept, clean, with a great view. Walking distance to the shore and Paniau.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay. Amazing view and a few steps away from the ocean. Will definitely be back
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat O.

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

Big Island yay!

Absolutely wonderful location with wonderful hosts.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this property several times and it is always great. We always wish we could stay longer. The house is clean, quiet and really well-stocked with everything you need. You can walk down the street and hop in to snorkel in about 5 minutes. We also enjoy walking across the street at sunset to see the turtles that hang out in the tide pools. It's a convenient location to explore the beaches and sights north of Kona. If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing place, this is it. We can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles b.

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

Very nice accommodation

A lovely, extremely clean place, with everything you would need from a home standpoint. Located in a wonderful and quiet area, making for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

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

Highly recommended

Great location and pricing,made this stay a great choice for our family.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby S.

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

Perfect location

Beautiful place. Serene and quiet. Beach just steps away, delicious fruit in the yard, and the stars were amazing every night. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

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

Lovely home in Puako

We had the best stay. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda s.

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

A get away

The views were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Great views, well stocked, steps to beach

Great location; worked well for our small family. Well stocked with beach supplies and everything needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

MOLLY A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as advertised. Some confusion in the check in email with two different key codes for the upstairs key box but that was cleared up quickly. Hard to find at night since it is so dark even with excellent directions. Very quiet neighborhood.Star watching was amazing. Sunrise over the mountain while drinking my morning coffee was so peaceful. Beach just steps away and felt very private. Saw multiple turtles in water and resting on the beach. Other very good beaches a few minutes down the road. Beach chairs, boogie boards, binoculars, beach towels all provided. Keep in mind there are no interior stairs. The downstairs is like a separate large motel room with the second floor as the main space. Bathroom on each floor. Wrap around deck was very nice. Would not recommend for family with kids but awesome for adults! Especially two couples. Glenn is a great host. Would definitely stay here again.
Turtle! I kept my distance and zoomed in for this shot.
Sunset from the beach - steps from the house
Another Sunset from the beach steps from the house
Day time photo of the beach steps from the house
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Great Location

My husband, our 5 year old and I enjoyed our stay very much. We hope to come back again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb D.

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

A new favorite

We loved staying at Glenn’s place! Everything was as described or even better. The kitchen was so well stocked! Views are lovely. Artwork is beautiful. Clean and comfortable. Birds are loud in the a.m. so you don’t even need an alarm clock. Highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

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

Wonderful place

This was our second time here and we loved it. The panoramic views are spectacular, it’s a beautiful space, wonderful art, and it’s peaceful . Being a block from the ocean is a huge added bonus.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Great stay!

The rental was very nice and comfortable. The beds and furniture were comfortable. And the kitchen was well stocked. We loved having the beach right across the road. At sunset we saw 8+ turtles on the beach and saw a gorgeous sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Great getaway

Glenn is very responsive and it’s a wonderful house to stay in.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa s.

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

Puako paradise!

This home was even better than expected! We knew it would be lovely because of its location in Puako, but the views were amazing (mountains at sunrise, ocean at sunset). There is also beach access and turtle viewing right across, and the home is close to the wonderful, sandy beaches of the Kohala coast. The kitchen is well-equipped and the gear provided was much appreciated. We hope to be back sooner than later!close
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Really nice location and excellent communication

The owner, Glenn, is very responsive as are his on island support for the property. It’s a great place for a couple or more with a nice, smaller space downstairs. We’ve stayed here many times and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen T.

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

Sea turtle haven

Beautiful house and location! We enjoyed seeing the turtles in tidal pools in the early morning and at sunset. We also loved seeing the snow cap volcano in the distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Glenn Heyman

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We have enjoyed coming to Hawaii over the years and have particularly enjoyed the unique community of Puako. It's a great place for family and friends. We feel at home here in Hawaii, and want to share that with others who visit this amazing paradise.

Why they chose this property

Puako is a very special place. It is a unique community blending full-time residents, retirees, and short and long term renters. Quiet, peaceful, and beautiful, it is reminiscent of what Hawaii was like fifty years ago. Some of the best snorkeling is available literally within a stone's throw of our home. However, we are close to other activities - including Mauna Lani Resort for golf or to enjoy a nice dinner out, to Hawi and the Kohala Peninsula to visit galleries, whale watch, and swim, and to Waimea for its farmer's market, restaurants and unique Hawaiian Cowboy culture!

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