Our Sanctuary is located in the exclusive beachfront community of Puako on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island, Hawaii. We are within a few miles of some of the best beaches Big Island has to offer. 31.6 miles (42 minutes) from Kona town -25 miles (30 minutes) from Kona International Airport -8.8 miles (17 minutes) from Hilton Waikoloa Village -6.9 miles (12 minutes) from The Fairmont Orchard -4.9 miles (10 minutes) from Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel -1.7 miles (5 minutes) from Beach 69 We are a legitimate, licensed vacation rental Hawaii STVR #19-368657 NUC #19-1996 TA #177-225-1648-01. Please make sure you are booking with a licensed vacation rental in Hawaii as Planning and the Department of Taxation have started fining homeowners who are illegally renting their homes. Make your vacation a unique experience, and stay with us at Pakalana Sanctuary. Our sanctuary is a unique and exclusive house built in Bamboo, the rooms are spacious, the energy of the home is magnificent and the house is beautiful from any angle. Enjoy our gardens and our pond with koi fish and other different fish as well as the beautiful water Lilies. In our backyard we have a comfortable gazebo surrounded by a beautiful landscape and lots of charming birds. There is larger and confortable sitting area under the gazebo and a coffee table. Next is a barbecue, table and some sun chairs you can use too. Guests will enjoy comfortable sleep with Tempur-Pedic adjustable and massaging Matresses, Pillows, Duvet and Featherbed by the Ritz-Carlton and a 55 inch Samsung Smart TV where you can enjoy Youtube Tv or Netflix. Your room also features full private bathroom; shower and tub. Outside on your lanai you have a bench to sit at along with table to enjoy your included morning coffee along with egg hammock to sit to watch and hear the ocean. The room also features something uncommon for Hawaii it has Air conditioning and it's a smart room with Google home from where you can control with your voice the lights, the tv or play music. This room is located in the main house and is the master room, also it features secured private entrance locked with a pass code. The main house is shared with me, and there is a small pet parrot that can sometimes make some low noise. Usually in the morning and sometimes just a little before evening-night. The house is a unique bamboo structure and sometimes small geckos get up into the ceiling area. Not to worry they are harmless and most people find them cute. You are welcome to use of our chef's kitchen, considering other guests and I use it as well. Please use it for making quick meals. Also you can help yourself to some ice from the freezer there are two ice makers built in, one in the top and other one in the bottom shelf. Read the reviews of the other private bungalows also located in the same property: Kai Bungalow At Pakalana Sanctuary https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14578051?s=51 Honu Bungalow At Pakalana Sanctuary https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14523986?s=51 Lani Bungalow At Pakalana Sanctuary https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14577616?s=51 I'm available via text or Airbnb app whenever you may need me. Puako is a unique ocean front community. The closest ocean access is less than 5 minute walk away and is a nice place to go to see sunset and our sea turtles come to rest every day. I also have a 2018 Jeep Rubicon that can be rented on Turo if interested let me know and can send you the link for that. Big Island requires a car to really be able to see things while you are here.