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OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF

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Exterior
Interior
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathrooms500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Puako Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Kamuela

At this villa you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Puako Bay and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. .Villa features a private pool, a washing machine and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. 4.5 bathrooms, a balcony and in-room jetted baths are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and Hot tub. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues.
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What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Puako Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 10 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 13 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Juice 101 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬6 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 PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF

HALE I’A U’i-SPECTACULAR PUAKO HAWAII OCEANFRONT ESCAPE TO PUAKO PARADISE

Welcome to HALE I’A U’i, the “Beautiful Fish House”- a luxury oceanfront villa in peaceful Puako, one of the Big Island’s most magical old-Hawaii beach communities.

Here the ocean is your front yard in Puako Hawaii. Wake to gentle waves, snorkel or Scuba dive the vibrant reef right out in front, watch HONU(Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles) sun on the lava rock tide-pools and soak in the heated spa as Maui’s mountains float on the horizon.

DIVE IN. CHILL OUT.REPEAT.

Explore the living reef filled with tropical fish, mysterious sea caves, coral gardens, sea turtles, tide pools, and warm island water. From November through March, watch Humpback whales breach, spout, and tail-slap offshore.

Relax in two shaded ocean view cabanas, cool off in the infinity edge lava stone spool (1.5’deep), unwind in the large heated spa, and watch your favorite game or movie from the spa.

Inside enjoy over 5,300 sq. ft of luxury with two oceanfront Great Rooms, a gourmet kitchen, 2 bars, two ice makers, huge pool table, and a cozy film room -perfect for friends and families to gather, play, cook, laugh, and reconnect.

Surrounded by palms, hibiscus, plumeria, tropical birds, starlit skies, and the soothing sound of the sea, Hale I’a U’i captures the relaxed beauty of old Hawaii.

Minutes from Mauna Lani, Orchid Fairmont, Hapuna and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, you are close to world-class beaches, golf, dining, shopping, and Big Island adventures.

Hale I’a U’i is your private oceanfront escape-where turtles are your neighbors, the reef is your playground, and the waves sing you to sleep.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 5,384 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Children must be supervised at all times. Steep stairs and no lifeguard on duty-there is a spool (1.5' deep),spa (3' deep) , oceanfront in front yard
Spa 97-99F State law. Heater off 9pm,on 9am.Close screens no pests.NO SMOKING. CLOSE DOORS/WINDOWS B4 AC on. AC OFF when u leave room.No open fires.
Property insurance a must,Max guests 10.Quiet time 9pm-8am.No pets.No large parties.CHECK IN 3PM/OUT 10AM. You must sign rental agreement b4 arrival.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Home not suitable for unsupervised children.

Events

No events allowed
Small events allowed with host prior permission.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Small events allowed with host prior permission.
Long-term renters welcome
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Small events allowed with host prior permission. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-148-428-6464-01, 3690040120000, TA-148-428-6464-01

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF?

Yep, OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF is on Puako Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and windsurfing. You can also find motor boats.

Does OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF have a pool?

OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF has a pool.

What luxury perks are available at OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a jetted bath.

What makes OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and Jetted bath all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF.

Is OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF?

No, OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF?

There is a golf course next to OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF.

OCEANFRONT PUAKO HAWAII LUXURY VILLA STEPS TO HAWAII'S BEST SNORKEL & SCUBA REEF Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and stocked wel. The host was attentive and responded quickly the view from the main spaces was incredible I highly recommend this home
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great. House is beautiful and well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Stay on the Big Island

This property was the highlight of our stay on the Big Island. From the accommodations to the location, everything was perfect. I will not go into specifics since I will only be repeating what others have said but will simply say that this property lacks nothing and that it would be a great selection for any traveler to this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean front home

Nice property on the ocean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puako

Beautiful house, clean, modern, comfortable. Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, location.

felt like a private waterfront oasis. We watched the sun set every evening and enjoying the stars from pool, hit tub at night. So relaxing with the continuous surf, ocean sounds. Spacious, luxurious home with abundant room for everyone to spread out. Our extended family thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon & Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families

This house is in a great location with easy access to many amenities. Ocean front with great snorkelling right out the back door. All of the 4 bedrooms have a private bath which makes it nice for everyone to have their own space. Debbie the host was always available for whatever was required and very enjoyable to deal with. A beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

What a wonderful paradise- a gem. My husband & I & our son stayed here for five glorious days. Great location, beautiful luxury home with every possible amenity available. Every detail on every room lovely. Hope to return to this idyllic spot for it is the place for R&R and perfect for quality family time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Trystan U.

Amazing stay at a beautiful property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful stay at a beautiful location. Saw whales, dolphins, turtles and many fish. Ideally located between resorts and restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from San Carlos, CA

Hale I'a U'i Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is beautiful in an amazing location. We had a great time there.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kiran P.

Beautiful house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Thanks for an amazing week
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puako 2019

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed the property very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic in Puako!

We returned to this wonderful home in Puako and came away every bit as thrilled as we were the first time. The home is perfect-built for its location, spacious bedrooms and common areas, all directed towards the ocean, complete amenities in all areas, wonderful access to the ocean, and the calming effect of its location in this one-of-a-kind neighborhood. We enjoyed everything about our week and look forward to returning. The sooner the better!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifford B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Family vacation with 9 adults and a teenager. The house is beautiful with plenty of room to spread out. Very nice indoor/outdoor areas for gathering. Gorgeous views, beautiful sunsets, and great whale watching during our stay. The house is centrally located in a quiet neighborhood and is close to the beach and other activities. The house is very well equipped and the host, Debbie was very responsive and attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laurel B.

Pauko Rental Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfection on Puako Beach Road! The home was beautiful and perfectly stocked for 2 families. We could not have enjoyed ourselves more.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

This was a beautiful house in a perfect location. Perfect fit for our group of 10. We loved the location and that we were so close to the water. The spa was great as were the outdoor lanai areas. Perfect for relaxing outside. Inside was spacious and spotlessly clean. Great interaction with the property manager. She was quick to answer any questions. We would definitely come again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house and location

Just as amazing as the photos suggest! Entrance to water is rocky but easy enough with water shoes and SO worth doing since right in front of the house is one of the most popular snorkeling places! You can swim out before the snorkel tours get there and see beautiful coral and tons of fish. I also watched pods of dolphins swim across the bay in the morning while drinking my coffee. House manager is super accommodating and helpful. Very close to some wonderful beaches as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house in a perfect location. Perfect for our extended family to spend time together. House was very well maintained and stocked. The property manager was very responsive and helpful. We would definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Amazing House!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic time at Pili Pono! The house was perfect for two families of four each and the location was convenient to everything we wanted to do. The house is completely stocked with everything you could want for a great stay on the Big Island. Look forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kiran P.

Best family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place is just perfect. The house is large, comfortable, amazingly well furnished, clean and located by the water. It is ideal for a large family. Property host Niki was most gracious and helpful. This was our second year here. We will be back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

February at Pili Pono

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were 5 adults and the house provided wonderful space for us all. It is very nicely laid out. It was more deluxe than we required - bar area, and media room, but was very, very comfortable. Access to the water was a bit challenging, but do-able.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Absolutely Awesome!

The house is simply fantastic. Too beautiful for words. Lovely bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, lounging areas and all the amenities. The living room, kitchen, entertainment room and upstairs lounge area are huge. You will never feel crowded. Snorkeling right off the back, a lovely dipping pool and hot tub. Great location and the house was super clean when we arrived. Lovely basket of treats from the property manager was a very nice touch. Highly recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

amazing

Beautiful home and location. Fully stocked with any and all possible needs and wants all the way around but most importantly the manager Nikki is amazing she has been the best we have ever had. This is the home you have to choose air conditioned bedrooms and trust me the trade winds have a mind of their own it's hot this home has a great air conditioned media room and all bedrooms so you sleep well. Great pool and spa, awesome game room area upstairs huge amount of space to have some alone time!! I have rented in the area before this is the best by far!!!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Love, love this home!

My family and friends had the privilege of renting this gorgeous property for the month of January 2017. We enjoyed every moment of our stay. The home has fresh, flowering orchids in most rooms, along with every amenity: comfortable beds, quality linens, beach chairs and equipment. We lacked for nothing. Nikki, our local host, was extremely responsive and helpful with recommendations for local outings. The bedrooms all open to the water so we could hear the ocean every night as we fell asleep. We all enjoyed the pool table and entertainment area upstairs. We hope to return very soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nilam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puako Bay Paradise

Our family just can't say enough good things about this property to do it justice! The house was gorgeous, spacious, and fully equipped with all the bells and whistles and with lovely interior design. The location was stunning with amazing ocean views and access to the water directly from the house where we enjoyed snorkeling and visiting with the sea turtles, crabs, and other little ocean creatures! There's absolutely no need to go anywhere if you are in HI to rest, relax and enjoy a slice of paradise! Debbie was so responsive to our questions. We also enjoyed the close proximity to resorts to eat out and shop as well as to buy local fresh fish to bring home to grill.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021