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Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels
TV, books
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi

Hale Ulu'wehi ~ Experience beach living in this beautiful, air conditioned, vacation home in Puako Beach area. This private residence, located right across the street from the ocean, is one of the best spots on the Big Island for kayaking (home near boat ramp), shore diving and snorkeling or just relax and bask with the green sea turtles on the shore. After fun in the sun, enjoy the outdoor shower next to the lanai for a quick rinse and hang your gear and wet suits in the bamboo shower room until your next adventure.

Beds: King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins
Over 2000 sq. ft of living area

This spacious, family (baby and kid) friendly, quality furnished, Puako home welcomes you into its tropical and sunny interior with plenty of room for after beach relaxing and home made meals, fresh, from the gourmet kitchen. Relax indoors with total privacy and comfort or rejuvenate outside on the large back lanai with BBQ overlooking the private back yard and enjoy a sunrise coffee or favorite beverage as the sun sets. 

Fill your days exploring the marine life (whales in the winter months!) with diving and snorkeling across the street, riding waves on two beautiful white sand beaches less than two miles away, and dining out in the numerous restaurants in the three different resorts all within a few minutes drive. Just a mile away are, Hapuna Beach and Wailea Beach, two of the most fabulous beaches in the world. The Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani resorts are less than 5 minutes by car and provide additional amenities such as tennis, golf, health spa, fitness center, pool, restaurants and shopping.  Please inquire with us for more information on resort fees. 

STVR -19-364526
NUC 19-1662
TA/GE-124-696-5760-01

* Nightly rates are based on up to 8 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 will be scheduled for stays exceeding 28 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. 

Property manager

Marla or Jay

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2300 sq ft (214 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: VRBO listing will indicate if children allowed.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 TA-124-696-5760-01, GE-124-696-5760-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spacious 4 Bedroom Puako Beach Home
Spacious 4 bedroom Puako Beach Home (STVR 19 364526 NUC 19 1662)
111863

About the neighborhood

Map
Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 15 min walk
  • Waialea Beach - 5 min drive
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 12 min drive
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lagoon Grill - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi located?

This family-friendly Kamuela vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Puako Bay and Puako Beach. Waialea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Tropical hideaway across from ocean, spacious home, full A/C ~ Hale Ulu'wehi Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., Tacoma, Wa.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything We Needed and More!
This home more than met our needs for a family of 7 adults and 1 child.The house was roomy with a great floor plan. We somehow thought we only had 2 bathrooms but actually had 2 and a half as the laundry room with full size washer and dryer also had a sink and toilet. There was also an outdoor shower with 2 showers, they were a bit rustic but our adult children loved them and they were great for dealing with sand after a day at the beach. One of the best parts of renting a house rather than staying in a hotel/resort is the supplies included and this rental didn’t disappoint! There was everything we needed and more! Beach chairs, beach toys, beach mats, fins, masks (just a couple but useful), sun block, spices, and every appliance we needed and more. The kitchen has a great layout and more than enough dishes and pots and pans for our party of 8 with a layout allowing for multiple people in the kitchen at once making food prep easy! Owners were very prompt in responding to our questions before we arrived and taking care of the trash when the can was full as pick up was delayed due to wind. There is Waialea beach only a couple miles away, or less, with wonderful shade trees, and lots of sand for kids. It has easy access, parking is good (small fee) even on the weekend, restrooms available, and we saw fish snorkeling as well. Our 7 year old grandson loved it and the adults loved the snorkeling and shade! Next door to the rental is a store with supplies and rental gear.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house by the beach!
Thanks so much for the wonderful house. It was a perfect house for our family with 5 adults and 1 child. The house was larger than it looks in the photos and was in a perfect location on the island. The house was fully equipped with everything we needed and the outside showers were amazing! Mahalo for a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Puako
Lovely, well-situated home on the Kohala coast side of the island. Good proximity for activities both north and south on the leeward side, and to gain access for cross-island travel to Hilo and Volcano. Comfortable beds, well-appointed kitchen amenities, responsive hosts, and a detailed, informative starters' and home-base guide. Room-specific air conditioning allowed for individual preferences. Quiet and private, and with a general store conveniently next door (without noise or sounds). We felt very comfortable and highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream vacation home base
This is probably the best experience I've had with a rental home. Super clean, great layout, with lots of thoughtful touches to make us feel welcome. Across the street is a shallow tidal area that was an absolute National Geographic experience: fish! crabs! turtle! octopus! Next door is a small "general store" that had necessities and weekly snorkel rentals. It was a lovely place for a lovely vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Get-away
I can't say enough good about our stay with Island Beach Rentals, 9B in Puako. The house was just gorgeous, everything that we needed was there. Our hosts came to make sure we got checked in ok and helped us to know how to be good neighbors. The location, next to a small store, and across from Beach Access was just perfect. The neighborhood is very quiet. The outdoor showers were appreciated and helped to keep the floors sand free. We would stay there again in a heart beat and recommend it highly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misti D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We were very happy with the property. While it was about a 30 minute drive to Kona, we had easy access to several beaches. The trade off was with it. The property managers were amazing and very responsive. We will definitely recommend this property to others
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Loved this home in a quiet neighbor and easy access to the water for a beautiful sunset view. The house was spacious with a great porch on the back. The back porch had a grill with propane, tables, beach toys, chairs, etc. The house was clean and each room had its own AC unit. We had lots of room for our group. Had lots of supplies in the house for us to use which was pleasant surprise. Would definetly stay here again with a larger group. House was very clean and comfortable, only a few steps to get into the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Family of 8 adults stayed at the house, was clean and it was very nicely furnished. We had plenty of towels, beach gear etc.. Would stay again, perfect house for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Puako location, modern home, smaller lot
Nice home with helpful hosts in a great location. Decent beach gear. Lot is smaller than many homes in this area and outdoor space somewhat limited. Air conditioning throughout house is comfy. Propane grill and outdoor shower were clean and useful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

charlotte s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Puako
Love the area. House was very spacious with lovely backyard. Setting was not as private as I had hoped for, house is set back from road but two other residences directly in front.Backyard and deck (although small) was more private. Well equipped kitchen. Spacious outdoor shower. Right next door to general store which was convenient but noisy from rattling tanks from dive shop. Responsive property management
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

vanessa b., Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
love love love
We have stayed at this location before and will stay again (hopefully)
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Relaxing
The property manager handled an issue with the water heater quickly and it was super convenient having the general store right next door for daily ice. I love this neighborhood and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Port Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay
We had a lovely time in Puako. The accommodations were great for our 6 adults. The outdoor shower, kitchen utensiks/appliances, and location were over the top! Jay was an excellent property manager. He even called during our visit after an earthquake and storm to check on us. Mahalo
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann C., RICHMOND

Liked: Cleanliness
We LOVE this house
This house fit our needs perfectly! It was close to the Kohala resorts and shopping but not in the middle of the all that activity. We had everything we needed. A well stocked kitchen, plenty of bath + beach towels, beach chairs, a cooler. Great beaches are close too. Each of the bathrooms had full sized sham, conditioner and body wash - including the outdoor shower which was amazing. The owners left a welcome pack of coffee and chocolates which were very much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

scott r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This home was comfortable, light and had a homey feel to toy. The kitchen is well stocked and the location is superb. Owners are responsive and the property manager responded right away to a question or a problem. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

isaac d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
There are multiple beach accesses within walking distance walking left or right out of the driveway. The beach access to the right enters Puako bay, the second closest, perhaps a 3 minute walk is spectacular with lots of sand. Most of the big island shoreline is not sandy. Plus the bay is sheltered so the waves there are calm most of the time. The house is spacious, the AC works well, the lanai out back is great, the kids loved playing in the yard. We did remote work there for the first three weeks with clients and companies in Colorado and the internet was fine for multiple simultaneous video calls. The house had everything we needed save perhaps a knife sharpener, so pretty well stocked. This is a great place to park to enjoy the big island.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Loved this house. Big enough for our large group of 8, loved the large kitchen and the deck. Beds were comfortable, outdoor shower superb, location wonderful. Right across the street was snorkeling and great beaches a short drive. The property manager responded immediately to any concerns or questions we had. The only improvement I would wish for is more chairs on the deck. 4 chairs for 8 people did not cut it, as we spent so much time outside. A few fold up chairs would do the trick. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get-away
We were 3 couples and the place worked out great. Good size kitchen and nice outdoor space. Short walk to the beach across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mikel T., Salt Lake City,Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location in Puako
Ideal location to all of the top beaches on the Big Island! Amazing tidal pools and some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii is 2 minutes away. Home was very comfortable and well maintained. Kitchen was great and stocked with everything you need.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cinda B., Mount Vernon, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Puako home
This was our 3rd stay at this affordable house in a perfect neighborhood, which should tell you a lot. It's spacious & comfortable & accommodated all 8 of our family members easily. The beds are great & the kitchen is well-supplied, with a lot of beach gear available to use. The location is very convenient to the activities we enjoy & the best beaches are nearby. The outdoor shower is so handy, as is the Puako General Store next door. We hope to stay here next year as well & highly recommend this vacation rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Great rental. We had two couples and four young kids. It worked great for us. Good location, close to many beaches. Nice private back yard.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M., Vancouver Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Puako beach house
We were very comfortable staying here and would definitely consider coming back, next time we will bring even more of the family! My only suggestion is that the outdoor furniture needs to be updated and should be able to accommodate more people. The house sleeps at least 6 but only 4 people can sit around the small table outside. The outdoor furniture is also not as depicted in the photos. The lanai leaks a lot during any rain and cannot be used if it is wet and stormy.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Neighborhood and Location
This lovely home was tucked next to the General Store. It had all the amenities that we needed for an ideal beach vacation. We have a large family, so we cook a lot. It had all the accessories that we needed to prepare our meals. The rooms and bedding were exactly as described and each room had its own cooling control. The backyard was tropical and inviting. The lovely Pacific was just across a small road and beautiful beaches were minutes away.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Julie M., San Diego

Great house for a family reunion
Check in was a breeze. Location was perfect. Mahalo and aloha.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return visit was great
We returned for a second year and thoroughly enjoyed this home once again. There were some nice upgrades such as new and improved in-room air conditioning units and a new TV. It's such a comfortable, well-equipped house. Perfect for a family vacation! Mahalo!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019