Clarence S.
November 2024
Great turtle viewing and easy chill location
joan l.
October 2024
Older cottage right on the tide pools. Excellent snorkeling at the access 2 houses south. House has louvers on all sides to capture the tradewinds, outdoor shower, many birds. Amazing sunsets
Laurie K.
September 2024
This was the most wonderful, peaceful, relaxing vacation ever!
The home was clean, very nicely decorated and no need to really drive anywhere. Beach outside the gate with snorkeling, turtles and no crowds…actually no people at all😊. Sunsets were absolutely amazing.
Highly recommend this home!
Colleen P.
August 2024
Gorgeous location. Quiet. Private. Directly on the water. Visited every evening by three sea turtles a few hours before sunset. General Store just down the street with incredible sandwiches for your daily adventures. Only big criticism, claiming AC is stretching the truth. There is a tiny unit in one bedroom. And it can only cool that one bedroom. It was quite hot and humid during our stay and that wasn’t pleasant.
Tim S.
July 2024
We saw turtles, whales, and plenty of birds from the backyard. The birding book was especially helpful.
Richard J.
July 2024
Our stay at Puako was one of the most memorable experiences we have had on any of our more than 20 visits to the Hawaiian islands. Wandering the tide pools on the beach in front of the house, snorkeling some of the most special water we have seen right out in front of the place. Watching turtles come out of the water for a little sun. Watching whales and dolphins playing right off the beach. Hearing the whales while snorkeling. Simply relaxing and enjoying the beach was absolutely wonderful.
There were occasions during our 9 day stay when the waves were coming in a little too high to allow for a reasonably safe entry, in front of the place, but just down the road a little way, near the Church, was a wonderfully protected place to enter the water.
The wifi was sufficient such that I was able to conduct a little business from the lanai.
The view from each of the rooms great, the only knock I have was that I had to spend about an hour cleaning the windows to fully take advantage of the great views.
Joshua G.
June 2024
How nice to visit such a relaxed and beautiful spot! It’s a gem that I’m thankful we were able to experience.
The house manager was extremely helpful and thoughtful!
Thank you!!
rechael s.
January 2024
We had such an amazing stay at this beautiful cottage by the sea! How lucky we are to have found this place. Inside and outside the property, everything was pristine. How lush and peaceful the property grounds. The view of the stars at night in the garden facing the ocean,..a perfect stay in paradise. I highly recommend to everybody looking for some quiet time and a slice of heaven. Our host was so friendly and pleasant, willing to accommodate our inquiries/ requests here and there. Thank you for a memorable and wonderful time! We will keep this place in mind for future visits to the big island.
Beverly W.
November 2023
We loved our stay here. We don’t like the hotel scene so this place is well equipped for cooking and enjoying the local culture and area or just hanging out. The location is perfect. We would definitely come again!
Chris U.
July 2023
My wife and I stayed at this home in July to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. This cute home is steps away from the ocean and loaded with everything you need for a quiet getaway. The location is spectacular and close to everything you need - restaurants, beaches, groceries, activities, ect. Turtles are right out front. Wild turkey's came to visit. The furniture indoors and out is in great shape as are the appliances. The bed was very comfortable. The A/C was fully functional. We only used it for a few hours during the hottest part of the day because the sea breezes kept the house comfortable most of the day. We can't wait to come back again!
steve b.
April 2023
This is a well kept property and unbelievable location. The home has great craftsmanship and all the features you could ask for. We hope to return again and again. It is perfect for a couple wanting to escape traffic and cold weather. Nothing less than an A+.
William W.
March 2023
This was our first stay on the Big Island, but won't be our last. After a week at a resort, we moved to Cindy's wonderful property for a second, even more relaxing week. Everything was great. The perfect base from which to easily get to a variety of fantastic beaches and explore the Kohala coast.
Katharina G.
January 2023
Down a residential road on the water, a beautiful setting, very well maintained property! Right on the ocean, basking turtles and whale watching during season. Walking distance to Hapuna Beach. An absolute gem of a property, great for 2 to 4 people.
September 2015
I stayed here for a week and it was great! It was just renovated so all the furniture and appliances are brand new. Having our own washer, dryer, and dishwasher was a huge convenience. The view was absolutely amazing, it's right on the ocean and you can see all the way out from both bedrooms, the living room, and the kitchen. I loved opening my eyes in the morning and immediately seeing the ocean. The beach gets a little rocky as you get closer to the water so bring beach shoes! There's a place just two or three homes to the north where you can get in the water really easily and the snorkeling is great, we saw so many fish and turtles! For anyone who loves an adventure, I would recommend doing a dolphin swim with Neptune Charlie's during your visit, my favorite experience of our trip was getting up close and personal with friendly wild dolphins. Seeing the sunsets every evening is a must, true to its name this place has gorgeous sunsets over the water. I would definitely stay here again.
September 2015
I stayed here for a romantic getaway with my girlfriend. We were blown away with the views, wildlife, activities, and the house itself!
The day we arrived, the house was perfectly clean and inviting with plenty of parking out front. Walking around the house for the first time we saw brand new appliances, a fully stocked kitchen, spacious rooms with huge beds, plenty of room for our luggage, and luxurious bathrooms with good water pressure for each shower. There was enough room to sleep 6 but we only used the king, which was very comfortable. A quick inspection of the back yard revealed a brand new grill, a green grassy lawn, and plenty of lizards. There is a general store less than a 5 minute walk away which was super helpful. We had dinner in the back yard for the sunset, and let me just say those pictures don't do the sky justice. Every single night the sky was lit up with an array of colors.
At this point I'll add that my girlfriend was looking for a relaxing vacation and I was looking for adventure. Staying at this house, we got both! There is epic cliff jumping nearby, huge waves at an adjacent beach, and miles of ATV and 4x4 trails just up the hill. Additionally, day spas and shopping centers are right down the street with boutiques and twice-weekly hula shows. One of the best experiences was walking out the back door in snorkeling gear and simply walking into the ocean in a matter of steps (if you have river shoes, I'd recommend them for the volcanic rock). After swimming around a little bit, we found the arches that the site mentioned. Swimming through multiple underwater coral arches with fish and sea turtles surrounding was surreal. Sea turtles were numerous, and they would swim with you in the water while the thousands of fish darted in each and every direction.
Another activity my girlfriend and I shared was a dolphin snorkel tour in Kona. As soon as we left the bay we were quickly surrounded by pods of dolphins. We jumped in the water and I was surprised the find they weren't afraid of us. We saw hundreds if not thousands of dolphins. Some of them would play with the swimmers, myself included. I stuck out my hand and the dolphin just swam with me and actually let me pet it! Through the tour we saw dolphins, sea turtles, and manta rays. We had plenty of adventures and romantic evenings there. I'm sure you will, too!
I have already told my friends and family about this place and would recommend it to anyone.
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