My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at Hale Alaula from July 2 to July 9. This is a wonderful home right on the water. We couldn't have been more pleased with this updated, clean and well-equipped home, the setting, and the yard. There are sliding glass doors along the back of the house so that you have an ocean view from each room. The home has all the conveniences and it is nicely furnished and very comfortable. There is comfy patio furniture too and a table and chairs outside. TV, wifi, washer and dryer are all up to date and easy to use. The neighborhood of Puako is lovely and quiet. There is a market with all the essentials and more just a short walk down the street. You can wake up in the morning, grab your snorkel gear, walk a couple houses down along the beach and enter the water safely. In fact the snorkel boats came by almost everyday and anchor nearby because the snorkeling is so good along Puako! We saw lots of turtles who like to come in near the shore to sleep in the sun. The home is surrounded by a spacious yard that is well maintained. Everyday, a pair of wild turkeys and their offspring would wander through the yard. We were there over the 4th of July and could see the fireworks from the beach in front of the house, that seemed to be not far from Kawaihae which was nearby to the north of the property. My husband thinks Hale Alaula is the ideal location for visitors that has the best weather and many, many opportunities for adventure. Great places to visit by car are Hapuna State Beach, Kailua, Weimea and the Parker Ranch headquarters, Green Sand Beach and there's much more on the big Island. But, staying home and watching the sunset from the patio is fantastic. We loved coming back after a day of activity to the peace and comfort of this lovely home. We've recommended this home to our adult children and we would definitely come back.