#41 Turtle Hut at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach * Most

Pahala, Hawaii

$227 avg/night

Minimum Stay 2 Nights

Overview

Bath

Condo

Property Type

Max Sleeps

2 nights

Min Stay

Description

#41 Turtle Hut at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach * Most 5 Star Ratings

Turtle Hut Description for Condo

Looking for an authentic and genuine Hawaiian experience in a top rated resort with the most 5-star ratings in the complex This is your spot!! Tucked away from most of the foot traffic and vehicles, you will enjoy how quiet this particular condo is, with its perfect location at the end of the complex, yet only a short walk to the pool and bar-b-que area! Embrace the spirit ofAloha while enjoying the best weather on the island with gentle breezes, sunshine, and a peaceful feeling of serenity at the Turtle Hut! Take in the gorgeous ocean views and colorful sunrises right from your large lanai that opens both from your bedroom and your living area. You can listen to the peaceful ocean waves as you gently drift off to sleep or as you enjoy stargazing from your lanai in the evenings. This light and airy unit is located in the more secluded and peaceful section of Sea Mountain Resort at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach.

This beautifully updated unit features a very comfortable king-size bed AND a new comfortable couch that handily pulls out into a queen-size bed when needed. Included is a bright and spacious bathroom with walk-in shower that boasts beautiful sea turtle decor within the tiled walls. Enjoy cooking your meals in the well-stocked kitchen that includes a Ninja blender, espresso machine, coffee makers, tea kettle, toaster, and a nice variety of kitchen utensils, pots and pans, etc. for your use. For your outdoor fun, this condo is also equipped with beach chairs and towels, umbrella, snorkel gear and more! We have earned more FIVE STAR ratings than any other listing in our resort!

Swim, sunbathe, hot-tub, bar-b-que and/or eat your own meals at the conveniently located pool area just down the immaculately groomed condo pathways. Enjoy watching the birds and listening to their happy chirping as you soak in the sun or swim in the beautifully maintained and refreshing pool. Sit in the hot tub and allow the warmth to soak into your muscles and relax you as you take in the views of the beautiful lush green hills and the ocean waves in the background.

The peaceful and remote location allows you to fully relax and let go of life’s stresses as you enjoy your vacation away from it all! You can take a short 5-10 minute stroll to the famous Black Sand Beach, where the protected green sea turtles can be seen in their natural habitat. Watching them bask in the sun on the beach or observing them slowly returning to the water can be quite mesmerizing! Just a few steps further leads you along the ancient Ala Kahakai Trail fronting our resort and beyond for a little walking adventure.

Located a short 30 minute drive away is the amazing Volcanoes National Park and its awesome eruption shows. Other short drive trips to explore your surroundings include the gorgeous Green Sands Beach known as Papakolea; a natural and rugged masterpiece to behold! Another nearby tour option is Kula Kai Caverns in Ocean View…be prepared to learn about the volcanic rocks and the islands from experts who take you down into the lava tubes to explore the underground. Be sure to visit South Point, the southern most tip of the United States while you are here…the sunsets are quite a sight to behold; and if you are brave enough, you can jump off the cliffs into the gorgeous blue ocean! On your way down to Southpoint, you will find plentiful fruit-stands to visit and Paradise Meadows Orchard and Bee Farm for free Kau coffee and chocolate samples galore! Wood Valley is another place nearby to check out. If you enjoy hiking, there are plenty of options for that as well, including The Kahuku Unit located near-by.

Punalu’u Bake Shop in the quaint town of Na’alehu is a MUST on your list of places to visit as well! Their breads and famously delicious malasadas are incredible! They also have breakfast and lunch foods available and the wonderful Kau coffee as well! Na’alehu town has some other helpful businesses you may want to visit as well; including ACE Hardware, the local post office, banking, churches, service station, Hana Hou Restaurant, various food trucks, a fun little boutique, Kale Coffee Shop, Real Estate offices, hair salon, Na’alehu Park, and more! Be sure to visit the Wednesday Market in Na’alehu for some wonderful fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and LOTS of local artwork, Hawaiian woodwork pieces, jewelry, and many other craft items to enjoy!

Enjoy our outstanding location, amenities and surprising affordability for a top-rated resort in paradise! You will have high-speed internet and Wi-Fi, and unlimited on-demand TV programming as well.

If you are looking for a more genuine and authentic Hawaiian experience, you have found the best place on the island right here! Tranquil, secluded, natural, spiritual, historic; a beautiful oasis to behold and enjoy!

PLEASE NOTE - POOL WILL BE CLOSED JUNE 25 & 26 FOR MAINTENANCE

Amenities:

*Ceiling fans in each room, including on the lanai

*Laundry facilities just a few steps outside front door

Bathroom:

*hair dryer

*soap/shampoo/conditioner

*body wash

*washcloths/towels

*pool towels

*first aid kit under sink

Bedroom:

*Comfortable King-size bed

*Bedding/linens

*Extra blankets and pillows

*2 dressers for your clothing

*hangers in closet

*Yoga mat

*laundry basket

Living area:

*New comfortable couch with lounger

*couch pulls out to queen-size bed

*bedding for couch under lounger

*cable TV

*High Speed Internet/WiFi

*cupboard to store your belongings during your stay

*books

*games including board games, cards, etc.

Kitchen:

*oven and stove top

*dishwasher (very quiet!)

*microwave

*refrigerator

*toaster

*coffee makers (one small/one regular)

*espresso machine

*tea kettle

*Ninja blender

*wide variety of kitchen dishes/utensils/tools

*cookware/bakeware

*new knife block with Kitchen Aid knives

*dish soap/hand soap

*dishwasher pods

*dish towels

*paper towels

*starter pack of coffee and creamer

*small condiment kit

*spices for cooking/salt/pepper shakers

Lanai:

*table and 4 chairs

*2 Adirondack chairs

*umbrella

*beach chairs and towels

*snorkel gear

*beautiful view!!!!

Safety:

*fire extinguisher in kitchen

*smoke detectors

Parking:

*free parking/fill out parking pass info.

Community Area:

*pool

*hot tub

*bar-b-que grills

*tables and chairs

*lounge chairs

*restrooms

*2 smoking areas located outdoors

This unit and all units are NON-smoking!

Recently Upgraded/Updated:

*kitchen updated

*king-size bed (very comfy!)

*living room and bedroom end/side tables

*couch with lounger and pull-out queen bed

*artwork from owner’s own photography of Black Sand Beach area

GE-031-190-3232-01, TA-031-190-3232-01
STVR-19-365200

** Please be advised, the 3rd Tuesday of each month the entire condo complex has pest control with inspections and treatment as necessary in all units. By booking and staying on this date, your booking acknowledges you will grant access and treatment.

Guest will receive arrival instructions and access upon booking

Communication through AirBnB App. Guest is able to access unit upon arrival without a check in desk or meeting a host.

Located near Punalu`u Black Sand Beach where the turtle bask in the sand along side tourists looking for rest and relaxation.

Most guests rent vehicles at either Hilo or Kailua-Kona airports. Free parking on-site. The County of Hawaii has a public bus system with schedules, routes and fares available on the County Website.

REVIEWS:

May 2021 - Amanda - This place was perfect for our family. The ocean view and yard were perfect for adults and kids to enjoy! Bird watching out the back was spectacular. The kitchen is well equipped and we made all of our meals. We bought food in Kona and brought it with. The nearby black sands beach was dreamy! The kids played and snorkeled with sea turtles, eels, and rainbow colored fish...the sea was a little rough, so the kids wore life vests and dad was nearby. Julie was very responsive and had excellent communication. The pool and bbq area are nice. During the pandemic, you must reserve a time to go to the common areas. This was nice because the common areas were never crowded. Also, we were always able to reserve the time we wanted without a problem. All in all, it is a very quiet and relaxing place to stay. We really loved it!

Features
Map
Availability
Review

Features

PETS

No Pets Allowed
SAFETY

Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
BEDROOM

Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
GENERAL

Unit Size: 420 Sq Ft (39 Sq M)
KITCHEN

Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat
PARKING

Car Not Required Onsite Parking
INTERNET

WiFi Available
OUTDOORS

Balcony Barbecue Grill
BATHROOMS

1 Bathroom Bathtub Hair Dryer Towels Provided
LANGS SPOKEN

English
ENTERTAINMENT

TV With Cable/satellite Service
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Children's Books
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

Smoke-free Property

Check-in : 03:00 PM Check-out : 11:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 4

Map

Availability

Review

lenora
Submitted Mar 26, 2026

Stayed Mar 18, 2026

Ok so first the positives. It is a very cute place within walking distance to the Black Sand Beach. It is in a quite rental community and there really is value for the money as there are limited options on that side of the Island. The views from the back porch are beautiful. The listing was very clear that it was very small and had no AC but fans an a breeze from open sliding doors would be sufficient to cool the rental. In theory that was great. Now I understand living in a tropical environment attracts bugs and in the listing, they do tell you they spray frequently but we did see roaches. I understand we came at time where there was an unusual amount of rainfall but that was a bit off-putting. If that was the only issue they would have gotten a much higher review. However, to cool the unit you do in fact need to open the glass sliding doors and turn on a fan which is fine. The issue is however that there are holes in the screen doors-you can see where someone put masking tape and bugs come into the unit. They were crawling all over us while sleeping. We gave up and turned on a light at the entrance to try to drawl them away so we could sleep peacefully. By morning there were dead bugs in the bathroom, by the bed and all over the stairs. There were so many that they were nearly a full dustpan full of dead bugs. We did tell the host and sent videos showing the bugs so they could perhaps resolve the issue for the next guest but we never heard back
Jeanette
Submitted Mar 17, 2025

Stayed Mar 7, 2025

The size was a little small for 4 people. We weren’t there long so we managed. Available Parking spots were not easy to get near the condo. Also I was missed that there were stairs in the condo. The location was a bit of a drive to some sites. The condo property was landscaped very nicely and was very close to the ocean, Black Sand & a delicious bakery.
Submitted Jul 18, 2021

Stayed Jul 12, 2021

The location of this unit is very private and quiet -- great little lawn with hose to wash off sand and feet before entering unit. Ocean view. I would def. stay here again!
Tammi F.
Submitted Jun 23, 2025

Stayed Jun 20, 2025

Super nice loved the location.
cassandra v.
Submitted Feb 12, 2025

Stayed Feb 5, 2025

Our stay at the turtle hut condo was magnificent. The location of the unit is well positioned as a home base for drives to the volcano and drive to Kona/Capitan cook for day trips. The walk to punalu'u beach is easy and the beach is stunning. The unit is well equipped with cooking supplies, just make sure to bring groceries from Kona or Hilo beforehand. The unit's pool has a great view and bbq area! The bed was firm and comfortable. As expected in a tropical area there are some bugs so make sure to use the screen doors when opening the doors!The host provided clear instructions on check in and check out and she was very responsive to questions.
lissa p.
Submitted Oct 14, 2024

Stayed Oct 10, 2024

My husband had his 40th class reunion from Pahala down at punalu black sand beach, perfect little condo ! Has everything very quite pool but walking distance to salt water beach!! Highly recommend ❤️
tanya m.
Submitted May 2, 2024

Stayed Apr 21, 2024

Clean unit, Old Hawaii style complex, grounds are well kept with pretty flowers and palms, coastal ocean view from this units ground floor lanai...pool has coastal view too. Feels private most of the time.Unit has 2 units above and one on side...if your neighbors are noisy at night you are going to hear them...needs some kind of sound deadening for the ceiling.
Paula F.
Submitted Mar 16, 2024

Stayed Mar 13, 2024

You have to go down a flight of steps to enter the condo which could be a challenge carrying luggage. The internet did not work until Julie came to the rescue with the updated Wi-Fi information. Thank you again Julie! The condo was small, but conveniently located and adequately equipped.
Gina B.
Submitted Feb 22, 2024

Stayed Feb 12, 2024

The good: great spot for bird watching, the complex is well maintained with pretty gardens, staff onsite (although not affiliated with this booking) are very friendly and helpful. The unfortunate: was given an incorrect code for the front door, was given incorrect information for the internet, sound transfer from the upper unit is significant, there is a large population of unhoused people living on the beach/ green space between this complex and the shoreline and we weren’t sure about overall security. Also, this unit is on the basement floor in a tropical area, so expect insects.
Kurt K.
Submitted Jan 1, 2024

Stayed Dec 28, 2023

Great
Bonnie L.
Submitted Dec 25, 2023

Stayed Dec 23, 2023

All family together what a wonderful time!!!
Submitted Jul 25, 2022

Stayed Jul 22, 2022

Excellent and very low key, chill, vacation mode style. If you are looking for a nice get away this is the place to stay. The property managers are full of aloha and the facility is beautiful
Julie P.
Submitted May 1, 2022

Stayed Apr 21, 2022

The condo itself the pool area and the property we enjoyed but this location is very isolated from everything, 15min drive to closest town. I was not aware that the condos here was literally the only thing around but the beach. Not bad for a short stay but be prepared with everything you need for a few days before you go.