This perfect Puako beach home features 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathroom, ideal for families or traveling friends and couples. Located across from a secluded beach entrance, you will have amazing sunset strolls and turtle sightings without the crowds. Down the street are some of the best white sand beaches, resorts, and golf courses in Hawaii. HAWAII STATE GE TAX OF 4.712% AND TAT TAX 13.25%(17.96% TOTAL) TO BE ADDED TO THE DAY RATE AND COLLECTED PRIOR TO THE DAY OF ARRIVAL Your Hawaiian retreat awaits you to relax and unwind. This tropical garden oasis is located directly across the street from a small beach where turtles frequently nap, and dramatic sunsets abound. This comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is ideally located, well-appointed and perfect for small groups or families. Whether you’re watching a breathtaking sunset, snorkeling along the Puako reef, relaxing on the white sands of Hapuna Beach (voted best on the island), shopping at the Queens and Kings centers, or playing golf at one of the five world-class courses nearby - this well-appointed, delightful property provides a serene and comfortable home throughout your stay. Located on well-loved Puako Beach Drive, this truly sweet home features numerous areas to relax, unwind, visit, and soak in the natural beauty of Hawaii. It has a well-equipped kitchen, full laundry, a barbeque, several coolers, and some assorted beach gear (towels, chairs, a few umbrellas, and boogie boards). In addition to a shaded front lanai for your morning coffee, a beautiful backyard with a large grass lawn and luxurious palm trees provides a shady area in the afternoon to swing in a hammock, or to set up for an evening of outdoor dining. This cozy beach home offers a two-bedroom main house with a kitchen, living room, two patio lanais, and a detached Ohana (small private unit with a Queen bed and half bath), also with its own small deck overlooking the backyard and the state land beyond. Adjacent the Ohana, a serene outdoor shower awaits to soothe your cares away. Master Suite – King-sized bed, private office area with a desk, walk-in closet, AC (Air Conditioning), large flat-screen TV Downstairs Bedroom/Bathroom – King Sized Bed OR two twin beds (Set up as a King unless otherwise notified ahead of arrival), bathroom with shower, AC (Air Conditioning), and closet. Detached Private Bedroom Pod – Queen bed, ½ bathroom, private outdoor shower, AC (Air conditioning). The backyard is lush and private, backing to state land with palm trees, large mature mango tree along with banana trees. Inquire for discounts on stays longer than 14 days. The guest have access to the entire property. We are committed to ensuring our guest have the best Hawaiian experience. Our staff oversees all the day to day operations: repairs, communications, arrivals and guest requests. We are on call every day for any emergency. We also can help you plan your adventures! Let us help you create your ideal vacation, whether it is a relaxing or an adventurous experience you are looking for, we can customize your trip. Please inquire with us directly for more information on our services. Please feel free to reach out to us before, during or after your stay with us. Please make sure to follow these county set rules during your stay A) Quiet hours shall be from 9: 00 p.m. to 8: 00 a. m., during which time the noise from the STVR shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors. B) Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non -quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area. C) Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area. D) The STVR shall not be used for commercial purposes. Puako (Pu-ah-ko) is the only small, quaint oceanfront community on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. It is located about 30 miles north of Kailua-Kona and 22 miles north of the Kona airport. The island's largest white sand beach, Hapuna, is right next door. Puako is conveniently located for enjoying all the resort hotels and restaurants on the Kohala Coast. The Mauna Kea, the Fairmont Orchid, the Mauna Lani and Hilton Hotels are just minutes away with their beaches, fine dining, shopping and world class golf courses. Kohala Divers and Ocean Sports is nearby at Kawaihae Center, and offers various ocean activities including scuba diving and sunset/afternoon sails. Kawaihae Center and Harbor are just 10 minutes by car, with several great restaurants and shops. You are close to almost any activity you may desire, with the exception of viewing the volcano which is a 3 hour drive. Several fabulous beaches are minutes away. Hapuna Beach (voted best beach in Hawaii by Conde Nast Magazine) and Waialea Bay (Beach 69) both are wonderful for swimming, snorkeling and boogie boarding. The neighborhood is called Puako, and it is conveniently located for touring all parts of the island. All homes in this neighborhood are on small acreage, so it is a very low density area. Driving time to the Kona airport is approx. 30 minutes, Kailua Kona 45 minutes, Waimea 20 minutes, Hilo 1½ hours, Captain Cook, coffee country, 1¼ hours, Hawi and Polulu Valley 20-30 minutes. You will need to rent a car to get here. However, you can walk to the beach and store, resorts (Fairmont) and there are bikes to rent. Puako is conveniently located for enjoying all the resort hotels and restaurants on the Kohala Coast. The Mauna Kea, Hapuna Prince Resort, the Fairmont Orchid, the Mauna Lani and Hilton Hotels are just minutes away with their beaches, fine dining, shopping and world class golf courses. Kohala Divers and Ocean Sports is nearby at Kawaihae Center or Puako Harbor, and offers various ocean activities including scuba diving and sunset/afternoon sails. Kawaihae Center and Harbor are just 10 minutes by car, with several great restaurants and shops. Several fabulous beaches are minutes away. Hapuna Beach (voted best beach in Hawaii by Conde Nast Magazine) and Waialea Bay (Beach 69) both are wonderful for swimming, snorkeling and boogie boarding. The sun shines 355 days per year and the average temperature highs are in the 80's with low's in the 60's. The ocean's edge is about 60 feet from your doorstep with crystal blue water that is 72-76 degrees year round. Puako offers ideal fishing, snorkeling, diving, surfing and kayaking. Walking and biking is a favorite, too! Sea turtles, dolphins and whales are some of the sea life you may see. Puako offers beach style living and a real sense of getting away from it all. Puako is rich in Hawaiian history. Walk south along the ocean trail to see the petroglyphs. There are approximately 3,000 petroglyphs scattered throughout the Puako Archaeological Fields. These pictures are etched into the lava rock that dominates the Kohala and Kona Coasts. Access to the Puako Petroglyph Park is through the adjacent Mauna Lani Resort. The waters around Puako are extremely clear due to the fresh water run off and strong coastal currents. Divers and snorkelers can enjoy waters abundant in sea life along the shallow reef at Puako. The Puako Marine Preserve is a protected environment for endangered sea life. Green sea turtles are a protected species and should not be bothered, only enjoyed and admired. Watch the humpback whales play along the coast during the winter and spring months. Beyond Puako's reef shelf the whales play and breach during their migration to Hawaii from Alaska. It is quite a sight! There are many, many great restaurants… All within a 5-10 mile radius. There are lots of ocean activities and fun things to do! The Big Island is jam packed with adventures! W40701520-01