Private beach front property, the perfect getaway! Enjoy our slice of paradise.

Waimea, Hawaii
$1060 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Our family style beachfront home was completed in January 2018. We purchased the property in 1998, and it was our family camp ground for almost two decades. Now, with a beautiful new home, it is truly the perfect get away! We spend most open weekends at the house; continually improving the landscaping and fine tuning details so that the house has everything you need to enjoy your stay.

The house is located on a spacious lot with many mature coconut and Milo trees (Native hardwood), royal palms and fragrant plumeria. Unlike many beachfront homes in Puako, we have a sand on the beach in front of the house and access to deeper water for swimming, surfing, snorkeling or kayaking. There is also a large keiki pool a protected tidal pool perfect for wading and for young children to swim and play in the water. The house is truly beachfront, with the sand and ocean at your doorstep.

Although technically all waterfront property in Hawaii below the highest wash of the waves is public property, our little beach is as private and secluded as you can find on any developed shoreline. Because it is difficult to walk to our property from the public access trails, it's almost a guarantee that you will see more turtles than people along our little stretch of beach. You may see an occasional throw net fisherman pass by, but it is unlikely you will see as many as six beach walkers on any given day.

The house is elevated eight feet above the ground which gives us unparalleled views of the ocean as you look across the channel toward Mt. Haleakalā on the island of Maui. We also have beautiful mountain views of the 4 major mountains on the Big Island; Kohala, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and Hualalai. The large open and shady space under the house is always cool and a pleasant space to relax. It is bordered by lush green lawns on both side of the house. There is an excellent Kitchen Aid propane bbq, a small drink refrigerator, picnic table, ping pong table and lounge chairs.

The interior has beautiful custom wood detailing throughout the house including natural wood flooring locally milled from coconut trees that were removed from the lot to make room for the construction of our house and beautiful oversized African Sapele wood baseboards. All the shelving, window and door trims are made from Milo, Koa and Eucalyptus trees from the Puako house lot and our mauka property above Kailua-Kona in Holualoa.

The Puako General Store is a half mile down the road. Mauna Lani and Hapuna Beach Resorts and restaurants are within a few minute's drive, bike ride or walk.

The interior of the house is thoughtfully detailed with wood accents and decorated with island style furniture and art. It is ideal for 2 to 4 people with a spacious master bedroom, a smaller second bedroom, and a den that can be used as a third bedroom. The master bedroom has a King size mattress and the second bedroom and den each have a queen mattress.

Both bathrooms have shower doors that open out to the deck, so sandy feet and dripping bodies can head straight from the beach into a warm shower. There is also an outdoor shower with hot water at ground level on the north side of the house.

The house is completely turn-key with a well appointed kitchen, molded sinks, corian countertops, stove, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave. It does not have a standard size oven but there is a large toaster oven. The washer and dryer are centrally located inside the house. TV and WiFi are also provided. There is no landline but cell phone reception is good.

Since the cessation of the volcanic eruption in the Puna area of the Big Island, beautiful clear skies have finally returned to our Island. A walk around the deck, on most mornings,  offers a panoramic view of Hawaii’s four highest peaks, Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, Hualalai and Maui’s Haleakala as well as beautiful Kohala Mountain.

Please inquire if you have any questions, we are happy to serve as your hosts here in Hawaii!

STVR REGISTRATION NUMBER: STVR 19-365090
NUC NUMBER: NUC 19-1789
Hawaii Tax ID Numbers:
GE-073-660-2112-03
TA-073-660-2112-02

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon monoxide detector On The Property But There Are Gas Appliances; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector With You On The Trip) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Local Artist Showcase Local Culture & Ecosystem Education Recycling Unit Size: 2600 Sq Ft (242 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster Oven
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Snow Sports Gear Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Sports Equipment Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Stereo Table Tennis Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    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. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 03:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Richard

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Wonderful property on our favorite road in Hawaii. We'd stay here again and again. One request: add sharp knives.

  • Susan G.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2026

    Stayed Mar 25, 2026

    It doesn't get any better than this house and this location! We had the best vacation ever!

  • Jared S.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Jan 28, 2026

    Nancy was such a vigilant and helpful host! Very responsible and caring -- and made sure to reach out with surf warnings when the weather turned. Super accommodating!

  • Michael J.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 8, 2026

    We enjoyed the home beyond belief. Porch was perfect for watching whales. Turtles were joining us every night on the shore. What more could we ask for.

  • JD S.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    Terrific home and property! Beautiful beach, bikes, etc…the hosts were great communicators and easily accessible. Look forward to staying here again

  • Jennifer Z.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Peaceful and quiet stay. Easy communication with the host. Great views of the ocean fromthe deck and so many turtles and whales. Great vacation!

  • Patrick F.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    We had a great family stay in Puako! Nancy was attentive and fast to reply to any messages. The house was clean and perfect for our family of 6. It took a little getting used to the lack of air conditioning but wasn’t bad with all the screen doors and windows and a good excuse to enjoy the Hawaiian breeze. The views of the ocean were amazing and the mature landscaping around the grounds were beautiful. We really enjoyed being able to use the beach gear and kayak under the house. Our young daughters loved playing in the tidal pool, sheltered from the waves. Snorkeling right out front was terrific with lots of fish along the reef. Be sure to wear your reef shoes for the spiny urchins. Turtles are along the beach and in the water everyday. We only saw 8-10 people during our entire stay walking by. We hope to be able to return sometime soon! Thank you again!

  • Jason W.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Amazing property (location, setup, and everything included) that made for a great stay. We enjoyed having the ocean breeze coming through all day and spent most of our time outside on the porch or by the shore. The snorkeling and turtle watching behind the house is next level and not to be missed. Greg and Nancy were great hosts checking in on us and being responsive. We were there during the tsunami warning and they went the extra mile making sure we would were ok. When we come back to Hawaii, very likely we're staying here again.

  • Jared S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Magical place on Puako Bay. We slowed down to turtle time, and snorkeled right out the back door (hosts’ advice on navigating the tides and reefs was very helpful!). House is open, comfortable, well appointed. We loved just being the two of us, but plan to come back with 2-3 additional family members.

  • Damian O.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Amazing location and property had almost everything you could need. Would be 5 stars if the property had air conditioning, as even with the constant breeze from the ocean and fans in every room, we struggled to stop sweating on the warmer afternoons and evenings during our visit.

  • John U.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 12, 2025

    The home is beautiful and so functional!

  • Anne-Marie R.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    This house is the perfect paradise getaway. Island breezes, wale watching from the deck. Sound of the ocean. We saw wales breaching, turtles swimming and basking in the sun. Host has excellent communication. Hoise is clean and well kept. Everything was as described and worked perfectly I would definitely come again

  • Ailin G.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    We wanted a change from our holiday beach home in Kona so we rented this lovely beach house in Puako. We enjoyed a wonderful family Christmas here. The house is spacious, beautifully designed, comfortable, and there was every amenity we could have wanted. Highly recommended!

  • PETRA D.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    Nancy went out of her way to get bike helmets for us and even sent us Kona coffee by mail after our stay. Mahalo!

  • Alison K.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    This place has it all. Everything you need. Chairs, umbrellas, snorkeling gear, surfboards, kayaks, fins, and even stuff you didn’t know you would need. Kitchen is well stocked and the host is great. Snorkel right outside your back yard and see turtles, sea urchins, parrot fish etc

  • Steve G.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Great location for this amazing beachfront home. The inside is beautifully decorated Very clean and extremely peaceful and quiet. The very private yard is fenced in and wonderful to relax in if your not on the beach just on the other side of the front hedges Lots of beach items provided The host was very easy and pleasant and the coffe they dropped off delicious! We had a great time and highly recommend this home A larger tv would have been great We were ther during football😁 No complaints only good vibes all the way around!! Mahalo to the family for use of their amazing home🌺

  • Cindy K.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    What a wonderful home! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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