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Outdoor dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

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Kamuela, HI
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mauna Lani Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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
This cottage's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Puako Beach. You'll find features such as a gym, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the beach
  • 6 minutes on foot from Puako Beach and a 4-minute drive from Puako Bay
PUAKO 1940's Vintage Beach Cottage - Now with Air Conditioning offers its guests Access to hot tub and a fitness centre. PUAKO 1940's Vintage Beach Cottage - Now with Air Conditioning also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This Kamuela cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Kim or David

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot 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
  • 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

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

  • No pets 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number TA-019-160-2688-01, GE-019-160-2688-01

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

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 221 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven on earth

Great location, amazing hosts. Several beach access spots within a 5 min walk. House is great, plus you have a lanai in back and front deck is surrounded by a beautiful garden. Enjoy
Stayed 41 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful people and wonderful place to stay

Everything about the house and hosts were just the best of the many places we've stayed. We didn't want to leave. They do a great job, and the kitchen is great for cooking, the location beautiful, and on and on. It is a special placeWe are seniors, and it was a comfortable place for us, and the ocean and wildlife were magical there. .
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

David and Kim are wonderful hosts. Their home is so well designed and delightful. Full of beautiful original art, it is breezy and bright. It feels very private even though the hosts live just behind the house. This place really shows the love and attention of its owners.Puako is a delight if you're looking for something quiet and out of the way. Just across the street from a turtle resting place and lovely tidepools.We have stayed here before and hope to return again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cottage close to the best beaches

My teens and I had the best time at Kim and David's. David met us on our first night and regaled us with stories and information about the property. We explored the area on the bikes that came with the cottage which is one of my favourite ways to discover a new place. We used the boogie boards and beach gear, that were also complimentary, to go to Hapuna which was a highlight of our trip and so much fun. Not only was there so much to see and do in around Puako, the cottage was so cute and creatively decorated it felt good to come back to. I would love to stay here again as it had everything I’d need, it was so clean and did not smell of must or mold which is a big deal for people like me with asthma.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Puako Vintage Cottage is a wonderful place to stay!

Aloha, Excellent location; the house is stocked with helpful items for vacationers--beach towels, beach chairs, coolers...the lanai and deck are delightful and the outdoor shower is exceptional. David and Kim are delightful people. I hope to visit again soon. Mahalo Kim and David.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome cottage

We have stayed at a few different places in Puako and we found our favorite for sure. We loved the layout of the cottage and it was very clean and secluded. It was stocked with everything that we needed and enjoyed our stay. David was an excellent host and was there to help whenever we needed it. We plan on returning next year to stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary a., Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

Absolutely loved our stay at the cottage. The host and hostess were especially gracious and allowed us to visit with their pet pigs. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara and Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another perfect week!

This was our second time staying here. It really felt like home away from home. David even got bikes out for us so we could ride in the quiet neighborhood! There are beach accesses with beautiful coast lines right across the street. We are 5 minutes drive from Hapuna beach. David and Kim have everything you need for staying at the beach. We’ll definitely stay there again! Thanks for your hospitality, David and Kim!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness

Pauko

We had a wonderful stay. Home was clean and in a great location. Many beach entry points up and down the street. So far this has been our favorite place to stay. Best part is walking down to one of the many beach entry points to watch the sun set. Lots of places to snorkel too. Loved our time on the Big Island. Lots to do just a drive away. David and Kim were wonderful. You’ll have to ask about Little Little and Radiant!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and relaxation in beautiful Puako

This cottage ranks as one of the best VRBO places we have stayed! It fulfilled all of our expectations, from the extremely quiet, private, clean, light-filled and spacious home to the beautiful garden surroundings. The air conditioning works perfectly, but there are also fans in every room if you prefer a more tropical feeling. The beds were very comfortable, and you have a choice of an indoor or private outdoor shower (we preferred the outdoor!). The house was truly one of the best stocked places we've stayed in every way - toiletries, plenty of towels, plenty of dishes, pots and pans, and even spices, etc in the kitchen. In fact, I would recommend checking what's in the cupboards first before going grocery shopping. Also available are beach chairs, boogie boards, a couple of swim noodles, and beach towels. Two of the best beaches on the island are just a 5 min drive away - one for snorkeling and with shade trees (Waialea) and the other for swimming and sun bathing (Hapuna). You couldn't ask for a friendlier and nicer host than David - we really mean that! We will very definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neighbor island visit

We live in Maui and visited the Big Island for a week of scuba diving and birdwatching. I wanted to stay a little off the beaten path and this cottage in Pauko was perfect. It was quiet and quaint, full of Hawaiiana and located directly across the street from the beach. We are so grateful that we discovered this little gem!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Puako vintage home

Fantastic location. attentive and respectful owner. Cozy home with full amenities. Great outdoor shower. Morning coffee on the lanai listening to bird life was amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J., San Anselmo, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks Kim and David

Thanks you to Kim and David. Fifth time we have stayed in the cottage. Absolutely love the location, hosts, and facilities. We’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing, comfortable, enjoyable.

David is the perfect host, made you feel like the space was yours as much as it is his. Very well equipped, lanai was spacious and beyond comfortable. The outside shower is a must! Would stay here again without hesitation. Little little was a pleasure to meet!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

PUAKO 1940's Vintage Beach Cottage - Amazing!

We had an amazing stay here! It was exactly as advertised and even better. The cottage is charming and full of character, offering the perfect blend of charm and comfort. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and responsive, making our stay even more enjoyable. The location is ideal—peaceful, beautiful, and just steps away from the beach. We can't wait to come back the next time we're on the Big Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather m., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great 5 day stay with my kids

This cottage is in a great location, a short drive to the resorts area. Great beach access just across the street and not a far drive from many other beach access points. Great A/C units when needed. I loved the outside shower, my daughter also liked it but my son could not wrap his head around being outside and naked (no one can see you). Wonderful to have so many places to relax on the property, nice line to hang your towels on etc. The washer and dryer were handy to have. The yard has A curry leaf tree to use as well as some herbs, added bonus we were given fresh mango and chayote to eat. Overall, we would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J I., San Jose, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly Magical

Puako is a piece of Hawaii heaven. From the ocean sunsets, to the turtles, the quiet and gentleness of the night breeze. David’s house is a rare gem and a bright, airy, and well stocked space to have as your home base. We’ve stayed multiple times and hope to keep coming back! Great beds, showers, kitchen gear, beach gear, and AC when you need it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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