Come and enjoy the best kept secret of the Big Island of Hawaii, the town of Puako! Stay at this outstandingly beautiful, one of a kind, oceanfront home called “Paradise in Puako”, nestled less than 10 minutes’ drive between the Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani resorts and the white sand beaches of Hapuna, Mauna Kea, Spencer, and Fairmont Orchid Hotel! This exceptional, and incredibly unique house is protected by a strong, yet low seawall that provides a great platform for up close oceanfront seating for daily turtle and other sea life viewing, as well as seasonal whale watching! The seawall has steps that give direct “at your toe tips😊” access from the front yard to the ocean, the tide pools, and the mixture of sand and smooth coral rock shore where many turtles sunbathe daily! This home is exquisitely decorated with an elegant island feel, comfort, and amenities. It comfortably sleeps 8 adults and up to 4 children. It has 5 AIR CONDITIONED bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms with showers in each. Two of the bathrooms include a bathtub.. The home has a separate Master suite with a king size bed and a private full bathroom. The suite also has a small connected room that can be utilized to sleep 2 children. The home also has a separate 2 bedroom cottage with a queen size bed in each room and 1 shared full bathroom. Both the Master suite and the the cottage are adjacent to the main house. The main house has two bedrooms with a king size bed and a private full bathroom in each. This home comes with a portable Pack ‘n Play that can be used as a sleeping crib for a baby and 4 inflatable twin size air beds that can be added for children. There are also two outdoor showers and a full guest bathroom near the kitchen and living room. This home is great for indoor/outdoor entertaining with two dining tables, each seating 10, and a large covered deck with lounge chairs and deck chairs. The home has sliding doors that fold, opening up the ocean side wall and perfectly connecting the spectacular outdoor views and sounds with the indoor comfort and luxuries, for your enjoyment and pleasure! This home is incredibly unique and truly one of a kind! Words cannot adequately describe the incredible convenience of this home’s direct front yard access to the best snorkeling area in Puako! Words cannot adequately describe the amazing views this home has of the ocean, the nearby Kohala mountains, the Island of Maui, and the sunsets! Words cannot adequately describe the memorably special, up close, and intimate experience this home offers of the ever changing and soul fulfilling beautiful colors and sound of the sea from the living room, the dining room, the kitchen, the TV room, and the master bedroom! The home has a constant gentle and cooling breeze from the ocean! Each room has its own AIR CONDITIONING unit, CEILING FANS and WINDOWS which when combined with the open floor plan of this home, they sufficiently provide fresh air circulation and keep the home at a comfortable and COOL temperature. The lush tropical landscape of this home provides a beautiful experience for the senses. Choose this home as your incomparable vacation destination! Those who stay here once, return again and again, and year after year! You will love it! And you will cherish the peace, the beauty, the comfort, and the enchanting and unmatched delight of this home and it’s location forever! LOCATION Puako is famed as Hawaii’s sunniest spot boasting of its perfect year-round weather and unbeatable location. It is the only oceanfront community along the Kohala Coast with its original charm intact- where the new and old authentic flavor of the island stand true with the enchanting Pacific Ocean as its backdrop. ACTIVITIES: Water Sports: Snorkeling and Diving – experience one of the best, protected turtle sanctuary and coral reef formations Hawaii has to offer right at your front yard! Boogie Boarding, Paddle Boarding, Surfing, and Kayaking. There are a few boogie boards and some snorkeling gear at the house, but we recommend getting gear that is best suited for each individual. There are rental outfitters in town and nearby locations, that rent kayaks, paddle boards and diving gear. OTHER AT HOME ACTIVITIES: Watch the Humpback whales during the whale season from just 100 yards and witness their occasional breaching, tail slapping and other natural habits. Observe turtles and other sea life up close daily, while seated on the seawall. Relax on the lanai while enjoying your coffee and the sunrise, or your Mai Tai and the sunset. Sunbathe on the lounge chairs on the sunny front lawn. Relax in the hot tub under the romantic tropical sky with its mesmerizing stars, and soak up with joy the abundant aloha and the endless wonder this Puako home has to offer. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: within 10 minutes: • Beach 69, Hapuna Beach, Mauna Kea Beach and Resort, and Mauna Lani Beach and Resort are all only a short drive’s distance. • Visit one of several farmers’ markets and resort shops and restaurants nearby, or walk to the Local Puako store down the street.