Hale ke Alaula (Sunset glow house)

Waimea, Hawaii
$571 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

Across The Street From The Ocean, short drive to White Sand Beaches



The Space:

Hale Ke Alaula, a large 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, has enormous square footage, vaulted bamboo ceilings and a huge wrap around deck. Comfortable furnishings, top of the line appliances, gourmet kitchen and Air Conditioning! There is a king size punee on the downstairs patio…if you have a couple of teenagers that want an outdoor sleeping experience in Hawaii!



The master bedroom has a beautiful adjoining bathroom with a walk in shower and double sinks. The second bedroom is very private because of the layout with the living room and kitchen in the center of the house. The beautiful gourmet kitchen is open, so that you can converse with your family and friends while you are preparing meals. There is a large flat screen TV in the living room with a DVD player. You can check your email or surf the web on the deck with high speed (fiber optic Gigabit internet) Wifi. Beautiful teak dining table seats six on the deck and there are teak chaise lounge chairs, too. Enjoy outdoor dining with the gas grill for your fresh island catch. Great for a family, two couples or just a romantic getaway for two.



You can see Mauna Kea from the back and the ocean is just across the street for daily snorkeling or diving. The largest white sand beach on the island is just 5 minutes by car and there are five star resorts near by with golf, spa and other amenities. Great surf spot at the end of the street and the whales are visible from November through April.



STVR-19-36235

NUC-19-1375

TA/GE-055-192-1664-01



* Nightly rates are based on up to 6 persons. 

* 4-10 night stay required depending on time of year and availability

* Rates are subject to change without notice. Rates will be confirmed at time of reservation.

* Rates exclude taxes, additional options and fees.

* A mid-stay clean may be scheduled for stays exceeding 14 nights.

* A mid-stay clean may include making beds with clean linens, changing linens and towels, cleaning toilet(s), cleaning stove top and countertops in kitchen, vacuum and dusting, sweeping and mopping. 

*some baby gear options, for an additional fee, based on availability at time of request



Guest Access:

Guests will have full use and access to home and grounds. No shared spaces.



The Neighborhood:

Puako is still the only ocean front residential community along the Gold Coast/Kohala Coast of the Big Island nestled between the Mauna Lani Resort, Fairmont Orchid and Mauna Kea/Hapuna Resorts. Hapuna Beach State Park has earned the reputation of being one of Hawaii Island's finest beaches. It is the largest White Sands Beach on The Big Island and consistently rates on Top Ten lists internationally. Hapuna Beach offers some wonderful opportunities for swimming, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, sunbathing and snorkeling and is just a mile from Puako. You can even drive the back road to Hapuna Beach and not get on the Highway. Local shore fisherman can be seen daily enjoying the great reef fishing. Puako Beach Drive has no through access which keeps it virtually still undiscovered by many.



There are six separate beach accesses along this stretch of beach. Although there is not a tremendous amount of sand, there are tide pools and the extensive protected reef is remarkable. During low tide, small pools dot the entire coastline and these pools are filled with small sea life that make excellent areas to explore for all ages. If you enjoy shore diving, kayaking and snorkeling you can find a spot along this stretch of shoreline to enter the water. Offshore the reef is home to a wide variety of fish and many days you will see dolphins playing right from the shore. Enjoy the Whales who return each year to mate and give birth in the tropical warm waters during the winter months.



Getting Around:

A car is recommended for getting around the area and enjoying all that Hawaii Island has on offer.



Other Things to Note:

Aloha!



Island Beach Rentals LLC looks forward to accommodating you and being a big part of a very enjoyable stay on Hawaii Island.



Please, at your earliest convenience, and as soon as you have confirmed your travel arrangements, contact IBR to provide us with information concerning the best way to reach you both off and on island as well as details concerning your travel itinerary. With these details, we can do our job to ensure that you are welcomed and assisted, as needed, during your stay. Please help us to help you.



You may contact us directly or through the communication dash where you made your booking. Please be sure to confirm the vacation home, dates, and any reservation numbers that have been assigned during the time of your reservation so that we may ensure that the information you provide is linked to the correct corresponding reservation in our vacation rentals system.



Mahalo for your kokua – thank you for your help!



Below is helpful information. Please provide details at your earliest convenience regarding:

- Individual responsible for the rental

- Names of EACH Guest (first and last, please):

- Number of adults and children (under 16yo)

- Arrival and contact phone on island to reach your during your stay

- Arrival Airline/Flight Number/Date/Time

- Departure Date/Time

- Do you want to secure an early check in (before 3pm) and/or late check out (after 11am) Please note, we ask that this option be secured with IBR at least 10 days prior to arrival if option is available upon guest’s inquiry. A flat fee (to be confirmed) will be assessed.



ISLAND BEACH RENTALS, LLC RENTAL AGREEMENT - TERMS AND CONDITIONS

If we have your email, a copy of our Terms and Conditions will be sent to you shortly after your reservation has been made and we ask that you digitally sign and submit the Guest Rental Agreement using the link provided to secure and finalize your booking.



BELOW ARE SOME OF THE TERMS THAT APPLY TO YOUR BOOKING WITH US:



PARTIES OR EVENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY.



NOISE

Please keep in mind that Guest is in a very small and peaceful residential neighborhood. Noise carries over quiet landscapes and near water. IBR asks that Guest and Guest’s children respect Property neighbors' privacy, peace and quiet. Guests are asked to adhere to the “Good Neighbor Policy” as follows: quiet hours shall be from 9:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. during which time the noise from the short term vacation rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors. Sound that is audible beyond the Property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.



NON-SMOKING RENTAL

This is a non-smoking rental. No smoking is allowed inside any of the buildings on the Property. No cigarette butts in gravel or yard.



PLEASE KEEP SCREENS AND DOORS TIGHTLY CLOSED TO PREVENT PESTS FROM ENTERING THE HOME. IBR homes are treated on a regular basis; however, pests are a normal part of life in the tropics. Please let IBR know right away if Guest has any issues. IBR will do its best to remedy. The owner retains the services of a professional pest control company for the purpose of maintaining insect control in and around the premises, on a regular basis. However, this Property is in the Tropics and insects and rodents can be resistant to complete eradication. IBR cannot guaranty complete control over Mother Nature's insects and rodents and will not issue any refunds due to the sighting of insects and/or rodents.



SUPPLIES

As part of our commitment to ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay for our guest, we provide a complimentary set of initial supplies (paper goods and soaps) upon your arrival. These supplies are intended to help you get started and make your transition into our accommodation as smooth as possible.  After your initial supply is depleted, it is your responsibility to replenish any additional supplies needed for the duration of your stay.



TRAFFIC

Please DRIVE SLOWLY in our neighborhoods. The speed limits are 10 mph to 25 mph and there are many children and adult pedestrians and bicyclists.



USE OF PROPERTY

Guest may use the home only as a place of vacation. Guest may not use it for commercial purposes, for any unlawful, improper, offensive purpose or illegal activity. Please refer to Guest Book upon arrival for details and instructions concerning use of pool, spa, and/or air conditioning if these amenities are available at the rented Property.



NO PETS OR ANIMALS ALLOWED



NEIGHBORHOOD CONSTRUCTION

IBR is not responsible for any construction noise or inconvenience that may occur during Guest stay. No refunds will be given. Although IBR cannot guarantee full knowledge of any planned or current construction occurring, Guest may contact IBR (90) days prior to Guest arrival to inquire if IBR is aware of construction adjacent to the Property occurring and Guest may choose to cancel at that time IF there is construction occurring that may affect the Property UNLESS Guest has already been made aware of construction during time of or shortly after Guest booking was made.



When securing Guest booking with payment Guest is consenting to have read, understood and accepted all the terms and conditions of our Island Beach Rentals, LLC. Rental Agreement as excerpted above as well as the IBR terms and conditions also sent by direct email to guest at time of booking.



© 2025 | Island Beach Rentals, LLC.

Last revision date: January 1, 2025



Interaction with Guests:

We like to say hello in person, but keep to ourselves otherwise. We are a professional management company and are available to assist you at any time during your stay.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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 First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1728 Sq Ft (161 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Gas Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Chinese (Mandarin) English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Privileges Horse Riding Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    15 Stairs To Reach Property Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Visual Alarms In Hallways Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Rodolfo M.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2026

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    House is gorgeous, very well-appointed and in a fantastic location across from the beach access. Hosts are very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. The location is quiet, lush, tropical and spacious. Can’t wait to come back.

  • Andrew D.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2024

    Stayed Apr 5, 2024

    Ideal location - walk to multiple beaches, short bike or drive to more. House is very well provisioned - it’s outfitted thoughtfully and fully with everything to live here. Listen to the waves at night, wake up to the symphony of birds, grill freshly caught ahi and chill under the stars. If you are looking to get away from the resort experience, ride bikes, run, do yoga on the deck, or simply relax, this is the place.

  • Alan L.

    Submitted Jan 31, 2024

    Stayed Jan 6, 2024

    Private

  • Alan L.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2023

    Stayed Dec 28, 2022

    Clean comfortable and prompt managment

  • charlotte s.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2022

    Stayed Apr 11, 2022

    Unique house with a very private “ Swiss Family Robinson” vibe. View of ocean from upper deck. Great space for entertaining. Well stocked, spacious kitchen. Responsive property management.

  • Alan L.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2022

    Stayed Dec 28, 2021

    Private with natural plants and trees Spacious. Open setting. Could use a good overall cleaning on walls. But not bad in general

  • Tim M.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2021

    Stayed Jul 16, 2021

    Everything was as advertised. Property manager was helpful and responsive.

  • Jim C.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2020

    Stayed Dec 24, 2019

    My wife and i had a great time here. The location being ~1/2 way down Puako road made it nice for easy walks to all the shoreline access points. It was also close to Kawaihae harbor making it easy to go scuba diving out of Kohala Divers.

  • lisa g.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2018

    Stayed Oct 6, 2018

    Overall, we liked the place. Fun and interesting house with 'treehouse' feel, cool bamboo ceilings, and an open floorplan. Only the bathrooms have ceilings, bedrooms are open-air (no ceiling) and have only pocket doors. Very nice bathrooms and kitchen with nice new appliances and great outdoor bbq grill. House comes with some beach gear - several beach chairs, swimming noodles, boogie boards, and a couple pairs of fins for snorkeling (bring your own mask/snorkel). Nearby (walking distance) beach access takes you to pretty rocky beaches great for standing and watching sunsets. Nice sandy beaches are just a 2 minute drive North (Hapuna Rec Area and also Hapuna State Park). General store is within walking distance and has many necessities including Keurig coffee if that's for you. You will share the indoors with a few geckos (essentially harmless). But you'll need to use the provided mosquito nets around the bed (leave them up day and night) - as described in another recent review, they do poop. A fair amount. Mostly in the bedrooms. Owners do do pest control (annually I think) so the gecko count probably fluctuates a bit throughout the year. It's the price you pay for the unique treehouse feel. :-)

  • Tom & Krissy W.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2018

    Stayed Aug 31, 2018

    Pros: Well laid out 2 bed/2 bath in a classic Kohala Coast beachfront community across the street from many shoreline access points to Puako Bay with rock beaches, sand beaches and many tidepools to see sea turtles land or snorkel out across the reef. We liked utility pole #120 the best for wading around and 115 for a quick nightly sunset session. It is situated between the Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea resorts and close to several beaches (Waialea Beach was our favorite) within a few minutes drive. There is a general store nearby for any sundries you forgot to pick up in Kona (though expensive). Poke day was a nice touch (look for the sign). It is a raised home with a walk-up wrap around deck (well-lit carport below) and open floor plan hosting main living areas. The home was pretty well appointed and had most of what we needed in the kitchen and living areas, including good quality cutlery and cook pans. Beach gear did the job, including the supplied cooler. Ceiling fans, A/C, Laundry, Induction Stove, TV and other appliances were easy to operate and kept us comfortable (see exception below). The Bose speaker was a nice touch. The outside patio is spacious with oversize umbrella and newer grill. The multitude of light switches are all labeled for ease. Cons: We unfortunately ran into issues with the home, mainly the dishwasher was not operational for the duration of our stay. Management company was quick to respond and inspect in person, as well as bring a new coffee maker that also died, but the problem was never resolved. A credit was offered, but washing dishes by hand cut into vacation time. The most annoying issue that travelers should expect is the gecko activity. This is not clear from the listing and was bothersome. We realize the biodynamic area the home is in and why they are prevalent, but we've never experienced this level of gecko activity (read: feces) inside a home in Hawaii (have stayed many times on all islands including the Big Island). We had to sweep constantly in order to walk around and no area was spared (tables, countertops and furniture) from gecko droppings. The worst was waking up to a gecko dropping on your head. We appreciate the significance of geckos in the ecosystem, but this is unacceptable. The sign in the home and in the guidebook (which we did not receive in advance) did not allude to this level of fecal matter.

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$571+
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