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TV, stereo
Interior
TV, stereo
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Puakō Petroglyph Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Puako Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Kamuela

With a stay at this vacation home in Kamuela, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Puako Beach. .This beach vacation home is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Mauna Kea Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Puakō Petroglyph Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Puako Bay - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 16 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Nui Italian - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hālani - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Oceanfront Hawaiian-style Beach House

Throw a pebble into the Pacific Ocean from your lanai.
Hale Aloha is an oceanfront private retreat located in the magical neighborhood of Puako, next to Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. Puako is one of the sunniest destinations in Hawaii with a unique blend of old Hawaii charm and pristine coastline. Each day is filled with the sound of the sea, coconut trees swaying in the tropical breeze and the beauty of Hawaii. You share the ocean with sea turtles, humpback whales, and play on an oceanfront rich with sea life. Your day ends with one of the most stunning sunsets in the world!

Typical of the beachfront homes that have made Puako so beloved, Hale Aloha is ideal for one or two couples or a family who appreciates a sense of place in a perfectly maintained Hawaiian-style beach house. With 120 feet of ocean frontage, this property is perfect for lounging and enjoying the sunshine and ocean air. Ocean access is adjacent to Hale Aloha and offers an ideal location to go fishing, snorkeling, diving, surfing, kayaking, and stand-up paddling.

Hale Aloha was built in the 1950's, and was completely renovated in 2014 without losing its Old Hawaiian charm. The fun and playful decor with plantation doors, wood louver windows, and hardwood laminate floors is a tropical retreat!
There is a private guest cottage on the property which is rented separately -
VRBO684722

The living room is completely open to the tropical breezes with large pocket sliding doors and screens leading to a large lanai with outdoor dining and BBQ.
Each bedroom features California King Tempur-Pedic beds with high quality bedding. Living room sofa opens to queen bed. A laundry room with full size stacking Kenmore Elite washer and dryer is included.

The warm ocean is your swimming pool. Protected and only 2-5 feet deep with a mostly sandy bottom, it is home to green sea turtles and colorful fish. Just beyond the reef-protected lagoon is the best snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking in Hawaii. In low tide, the tidal pools will inspire, in January through May, you can watch the humpback whales play and breach.
Morning walks along the two-lane Puako Beach Drive will find you at Puako's famous ancient Hawaiian rock carvings, the largest example of Petroglyphs in the world. There is also a grocery store in walking distance.

Licenses & Registrations STVR 19-364228 / NUC 19-1615
GE 076 859 6480 01 / TA 076 859 6480 01

*Reservations lasting more than 14 nights will incur an additional housekeeping charge of $100 for a linen exchange or you can request a mid-stay cleaning for $200.
This charge will be added following confirmation.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
If you’d like to strip beds kindly pre-treat any stains beforehand; it helps our clean team to start the load of towels but not necessary Ok to leave any unopened food/drinks for housekeeping MAHALO!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 GE-076-859-6480-01, TA-076-859-6480-01, 690060250000

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Oceanfront Puako Home Absolute Oceanfront House Waimea
Oceanfront Puako Home Absolute Oceanfront House
Oceanfront Puako Home Absolute Oceanfront Waimea
Oceanfront Puako Home Absolute Oceanfront
Oceanfront Puako Home Absolute Oceanfront
Oceanfront. March April May discounts offered.
Oceanfront. We are not Accepting Bookings for May June
Oceanfront. We are not Accepting Bookings for April May

Oceanfront Hawaiian-style Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our third visit at this home and it was just as amazing as the first two. You cannot beat this location! You can do a very nice 6 mile walk along the ocean right from your front door. It is a safe, quiet neighborhood, except when the tsunami siren goes off. The warning siren goes off the first business day of the month. The house is nicely appointed. It has most everything you need to cook at home. It also has a nice variety of beach gear for your use. We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

george g., sandpoint

Liked: Cleanliness
Would highly recommend this property. The oceanfront access directly in front of the house provided wonderful opportunities for snorkeling in the tidal pools. The home itself was immaculately clean. It offered all the amenities you would need for cooking, including thoughtful additions of Ziploc bags, and food storage containers, as well as spices. The washer and dryer were a bonus, which made our two weeks all the more pleasant.The property manager, Jay was just great. He was very attentive and a real treat to visit with.Having lived there for many years, he had great stories and lots of helpful information to share about making our stay pleasant.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Sc.D Math 55

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce F., San Diego, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes. Had a great time talking stories with Jay. Moon sets. Best snorkeling just in front of home. The surrounding environment is #1 for us. The HaleAloha has a cozy feel. I never felt anxious to leave and explore felt at home. The home has everything you need.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely love it here! It is such a peaceful place. Wake up to the sounds of the ocean and the birds chirping. Beautiful, scenic walks right from your front door. Snorkeling just a short walk down the beach. The house has everything you could need. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, a new bbq and beach accessories. Jay was extremely responsive when we had an issue with the television. And when our flight got canceled they were very gracious. This was our second stay here and we will be back this winter.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views very clean we enjoyed our two weeks so close to great beach’s so many turtles
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Where unique, one off place that Harkins back to a simpler time.

Beautiful sunsets, big sky stars and just a nice place to chill with family.Short drive to many very nice beaches. Good snorkeling just 100 yards to North that others drive to scuba so they can dive it from the public access. Just swim out to the white buoy and be in 30’ of water beyond the breakers. You’ll probably see manta rays.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage in the perfect location

We had a wonderful two week stay in this home/cottage on the ocean. This is an older home but well kept in a stunning direct oceanfront setting. You can walk the beach and the protected tide pools offer great snorkeling. We enjoyed the abundance of wildlife including countless turtles resting and snorkeling with them was something we will always remeber. The whale watching from this home is incredible. The last night we were there we witnessed a mother whale and her baby both breaching just on the other side of the reef directly in front of us. There was plenty of beach gear for the five of us. We have stayed in over a dozen different locations on the Big Island and this setting cannot be beat. We already have reservations for next year here.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F., Toronto Canada / Seattle Washington

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house - great location

A wonderful home right on the lake ocean .great snorkeling right out your doorstep.House was very clean and had everything we needed - beach chairs , a cooler etc
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl and Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot in Puako

I 've been to Puako half a dozen times and love it. This is the first time I found a place on the ocean side of the road, and it's a beautiful location. Wonderful views and sunsets! The home was clean and well appointed, and has been updated since it was build in 1957, but it's not quite as wonderful as the pictures suggest.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love Puako!

What a cute old Hawaiian beach house, it fit our needs wonderfully. The hide a bed isn’t super comfortable, we put the kids on it. They were also paving on front of the house 4 out of the 5 days we were there but we understand that is not something that the owners have any control over. We loved this beach house and would definitely return, maybe with 4 people instead of 5. The bikes were an added bonus to ride up and down Puako beach rd
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

repeat customers, again

Our 5th time staying there. Another perfectly relaxing time!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine h., Chico, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful getaway!

Beautiful view , beautiful property! We saw turtles every day! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sybille C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great but…

Beware that without AC the house can get really hot in August. Apart from that very cute house with great sunsets. Very clean and practical. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen & Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great spot!!

We checked in for my birthday and what a place!! Clean, spacious, great views, neighborhood, yard. It was amazing that the second day there, Jay showed up with a newly fixed lounge chair and took another one to be redone, before it even had broken!! Great communication with caretaker. Sorry we were only booked for 5 days! We will definitely be back. Thank you, Jay, for your attention.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Sunsets!

Great property and location. Awesome sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Beautiful property, we fell in love. Thanks to the owners for sharing it with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous house

We’ve stayed in various homes in Puako for 23 years. This home/cottage is by far the best of them all. This was our second vacation at this great, clean comfortable home. The view is amazing! Jay was most helpful with plumbing problems being worked on while we were there. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan b., washington state

Liked: Cleanliness

Hawaiian gem

Absolutely loved this place. Old school charm and comfort, quiet location, great weather and fantastic snorkeling right out front.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness

A hidden Paradise

We were there for 9 days and enjoyed our snorkel in snorkel out accommodations. The house fits in amazingly and it was great to have and indoor outdoor feel. Our whole family had lots of fun. Great space to kid around the ball in the front yard and enjoy space to have a dinner and watch the sunset. The stars were amazing and the beds felt like pillows to sleep on. Jay was an amazing resource to have and helped us have hula lessons right at the property
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise on the ocean

Loved our stay in this perfect little cottage on the ocean. Great whale watching and lots of turtles in the tide pool. Even though the weather was windy, our vacation location in Puako was the best. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little piece of heaven

Loved this house, just the right size for the two of us. Saw whales everyday! Great place to relax in! Would go back in an instant.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mike B., Not Specified

Liked: Cleanliness

Puako Beach House

The location and setting are superb. The host and local property managers were easy to work with and responsive. The house was well stocked with beach gear. As noted in the listing, this is an older style Hawaiian type beach house. The interior could use updating. The outdoors could use some furniture besides basic chairs and lounges.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024