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PUAKO 1940's Vintage Beach Cottage - Now with Air Conditioning

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Property grounds
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10

Exceptional

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2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
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  • Washer
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  • Gym
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Dryer
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Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Popular LocationHāpuna Beach State Recreation Area14 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaikoloa Beach Golf Course19 min drive
  • Popular LocationMauna Lani Resort Golf Course19 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)40 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

PUAKO 1940's Vintage Beach Cottage - Now with Air Conditioning

Immerse yourself in paradise at our tranquil completely restored vintage beach cottage. We're located in Puako, the only beachfront community on the Kohala coast on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Puako was an ancient fishing village and is now known for its green sea turtles, colorful tropical fish and spectacular sunsets. If you're vacationing during the winter months, watch for the humpback whales that return every year to romp and play.

The weather here is sunny year-round. There's easy access to ocean beaches, ancient petroglyphs, spectacular golf courses, shopping, world-class resorts and fine dining.

Private parking and entry to property, surrounded by lush greenery and private yard setting.
2 bedrooms (2 Queen-sized beds) View Photos. The second bedroom is shared with the open living area which makes a comfortable living space.

Halekawikapuako has always adhered to strict cleaning procedures, such as cold fogging and total surface cleaning and disaffecting, for your and our safety and comfort ...
1 bathroom with New custom built tile shower
and a private garden full body shower and foot wash(for beach sand), private !
dining room
spacious fully equipped kitchen
living room with TV/Cable/Stereo-Dish radio station
Internet connection
2 lovely lanai (front deck and back lanai)
directly across the street from the ocean
easy access to the shoreline

Property manager

Kim or David

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: front deck no buts on ground or off grounds

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golf on site
  • Gym on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: service animals must be pre approved

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: kid damage will be charged

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
Note from host: all parties and events must pre approved
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-019-160-2688-01, GE-019-160-2688-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Puako 1940's Vintage Beach Now Air Conditioning as Option
Puako 1940's Vintage Now With
Puako 1940's Vintage Beach Now Air Conditioning as Option

About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 14 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 16 min drive
  • Mauna Lani Beach - 16 min drive
  • Waikoloa Beach Golf Course - 19 min drive
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Tap Room - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lagoon Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Island Hopper Taproom - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PUAKO 1940's Vintage Beach Cottage - Now with Air Conditioning pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PUAKO 1940's Vintage Beach Cottage - Now with Air Conditioning ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PUAKO 1940's Vintage Beach Cottage - Now with Air Conditioning ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PUAKO 1940's Vintage Beach Cottage - Now with Air Conditioning located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Puako Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Puako Bay and Francis H.I'i Brown North Golf Course. Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Francis H.I'i Brown South Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

PUAKO 1940's Vintage Beach Cottage - Now with Air Conditioning Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 202 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
All systems good.
Loved the house, gardens, location and the hosts. Definitely up a step on the ol’ evolutionary scale.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W., Spring Valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Puako Paradise
This is our favorite place to stay when we’re on the Big Island! We will be back again ! Mahalo!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Puako Paradise
We had a fabulous time here in this beautifully restored surf cottage. Great location, David and Kim were great! Kitchen stocked with everything you may need, plenty of towels. Loved the outdoor shower! Plenty of space to hang out front and back. Great sunset just across the street. We will definitely return!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Amazing location walking distance to several public beach accesses. 10 mn from beautiful Hapuna Beach. Cottage has 3 great areas. Front deck, inside the cottage and great back patio.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter getaway
Very clean, very comfortable and a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L., PORTLAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Great hosts.
The house is a great size with 2 lanais. It was very clean, and the hosts were available when needed. It was a fantastic experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and host
Loved the graceful cottage and gardens. Being one block from the ocean was a fabulous location. David is a wealth of information about the history of the area and the natural world of Hawaii. The cottage has everything we needed in the kitchen and the bed was quite comfortable. We’d go back in a second.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly
It was a beautiful place to enjoy not only the natural herbs but also the flowers. When you step onto the front porch the plumerias and other scents were heavenly. The short walk to a very quiet beach provided some quiet time for us and some beautiful sunsets. The cottage is well equipped with every convenience. Loved the outdoor shower! Davis was the most considerate host, he gave us a tour of the house and the garden when we arrived and later brought us honey for Christmas. I highly recommend this little slice of heaven in Puako.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful, comfortable!
My family loved our stay here! David was a great host and exceeded our expectations, we loved seeing and hearing about all the beautiful plants in the yard and enjoyed trying some with our meals. Having laundry was a huge bonus, plenty of towels, beach toys, chairs, etc. The beds were comfortable with the ocean breeze blowing in the windows at night. The location is beautiful, lots of dreamy homes, turtles resting and snorkeling nearby, we even saw a whale! The ocean is right across the street, with shoreline access posted along the road. It is far enough away from the resort areas you feel secluded, but close enough to drive and get groceries and meals. We enjoyed driving around the island, exploring beaches and the National Parks, shopping, it was wonderful having a quiet place to come to in the evening with the most beautiful stars right from the front porch! We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mab ( official name Margaret) O., Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
An oasis
Coffee on the lanai each morning listening to the chorus of birds welcoming the sunrise. Watching the brilliant sunsets each evening from the beach a 3 minute walk away. Short drives or walks to great beaches. David and Kim we thoroughly enjoyed our long stay in your comfy cottage. We hope to again and we recommend it to others seeking a peacefull holiday on the Big Island.
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Throw back to special time
Very well equipped special beach cottage. The beach is a close walk, awash with stars after a sunset full of color. The gardenias were starting to pop so they wafted thru the kitchen window. The hosts were a delight and very welcoming
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay S., Wa

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
Great place, just as advertised
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Puako Paradise
If Relaxing and enjoying the North side of paradise is your thing than this is the place. Highly recommend this place and these hosts. Mahalo.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A., pacific city, oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Very special place
We have been to the big island several times and this was our best experience ever. David was an excellent host. We had an amazing time in this wonderful cottage and plan to return next year. Thank you again for your hospitality. Tell Radiant hello from us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Just what we were looking for. Great location, quiet, safe and a huge portion of suburban Hawaii- try it while it is still available
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie B., Leavenworth,WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing paradise
Charming and comfortable cottage in a great location. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to all the island has to offer. Lush tropical yard all to yourself, and the house has everything you’ll need for an amazing vacation!! Hosts are so wonderful…would highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and location
We spent two weeks in Hawai’i, 4 different locations on two islands. Our stay in Puako was easily the best part. First, David is an absolutely amazing host. The grounds are filled with all sorts of plant life that my daughter enjoyed hearing David talk her through. We used the plants several times to accompany our meals. The property itself is great. Super clean, full amenities, comfortable beds and the outdoor shower is a great touch. Access to a nice beach for sunset is less than a 2 minute walk. As for the location, it always comes down to a personal preference but Puako is in a great location for us. The proximity to small towns and a couple resort areas give enough options for dinner, shopping and exploring. The towns were fun to take in a little more of the typical Hawai’i living. Waimea was especially fun for us. You have to do the farmers markets on Saturday morning. There are also a couple touring companies that launch their activities out of the boat ramp 5 minutes down the road. Hapuna beach is the best beach we went to in Big Island and only 10 min down the road too. This area is a nice escape from the hustle of the downtown Kona area but close enough for the couple times we wanted/needed to go there. Oh yeah, a random collection of footrucks setup at the corner of Puako Beach Rd and the Highway, including some insanely delicious malasada’s. We will be back here with David for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great find
Host welcomes you. House is beautiful, well equipped, and secluded. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie C., Lakewood CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our family
This was the perfect little cottage for our adventurous family! It was extremely clean and comfortable, with all the amenities (and more) that we needed. The yard had so many beautiful plants and yard for my kids to explore and play. It’s right of the shore, and we were able to see honu (turtle) during sunrise and sunset. The location was close to tons of beautiful beaches, petroglyphs, and great hikes! David was an amazing host and was just a phone call away if we needed anything. We hope to return again soon. A hui ho :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Puako peaceful radiant paradise IYKYK
This is the only accommodation you’ll ever need on the Big Island! The hosts are lovely, knowledgeable and generous. The house is close to perfect beaches, turtle resting grounds, snorkeling, and easy access to to other parts of the island. It was a magical way to end our trip to the Big Island. When we return this is where we will stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

J I., San Jose, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Clean, Friendly
The house and location were unbeatable. Clean and so thoughtfully furnished - everything you would want to feel at home in a rental. Beds and pillows were great, comforters were fresh and new. Kitchen really well stocked. Cool breezes and AC when you needed it. The outdoor spaces were great to hangout in and really expanded the feel of the whole house. David was a generous host - from the awesome compost bucket, to sharing squash and medicinal plants, to muffin tins! Puako is a rare gem, peaceful, and quiet piece of Hawaii that we are so lucky to have been able to experience. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
A few minutes walk to the ocean or you can take the bikes to the nearby beach. Although the property is dated, the interior is modern with all the amenities. David was very welcoming and his knowledge of plants is impressive. His garden is a blend of herbs, veg, trees and shrubs. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
My friends and I had an amazing stay at this peaceful beach cottage. David was wonderful, gave his the five cent tour, invited us to sample some good from the gardens on the property and even brought us some more from his own garden. Qusif neighborhood away from the resorts, we had everything we needed and would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a Gem!
David and Kim’s place is sparkling clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything one might need. The location is amazingly peaceful with wonderful snorkeling a short walk or bike ride away and beautiful sunsets to enjoy. Kim and David are such thoughtful hosts, even providing herbs and squash from their garden! This is our third stay and each time we leave feeling grateful for such beauty and relaxation and making plans to return again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay!
We had a great time, it was perfect! Mahalo! Would love to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023