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Beachfront Villa and Guesthouse

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1 house from tidepool
2 entrance
3 Beach
4 Lanai
27 BBQ copy

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 87000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Waikoloa, HI (WKL-Waikoloa Heliport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

+1
4 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

6 bathrooms, 6 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Bathroom 10

Bathroom 11

Bathroom 12

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Beachfront Villa and Guesthouse

Hale Ama is an Oceanfront home located in the magical Puako on the Big Island of Hawaii. Puako is one of the sunniest destinations in Hawaii with a blend of old Hawaii charm and one of the most pristine coastlines in the islands. Each day is filled with the sound of the sea, swaying coconut trees and amazing sunsets. Nearby there's golfing, whale watching and much more.

Property manager

Joe Matza
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-072-075-4688-01, 3690050100000, TA-072-075-4688-01

About the neighborhood

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this villa is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Consider Great 4-D Movie Ride and Manta Ray Point.
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Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Mauna Lani Beach - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 18 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 21 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Tap Room - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Villa and Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Villa and Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Villa and Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Villa and Guesthouse located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela villa is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Puako Beach and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Waialea Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

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

Heaven in Puako!

Our family and friends had a magical stay at Hale Ama for a big 50th celebration. Holly the manager and Joe the owner were so kind and attentive to our needs. The little details matter and this house has it all. The neighborhood and Oceanside location made it truly special. We loved it!!! so
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl M.

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

amazing house and beautiful views

The house is amazing. plenty of space, beds are very comfortable, the kitchen is fully equipped and the lanai is perfect. The property manager was attentive and responded quickly to one minor hiccup during our stay. My friends and family had an amazing time and we look forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Family Vacation

We were here for a destination wedding and took our 20 something adult children along with a girlfriend and friend. The house was fabulous. Great location and Holly, the contact, was available 24/7 with quick communication and sincerity. Would definitely rent this home again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel V.

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

Family

The house was perfect for our family to relax and reconnect. Great views and location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Fabulous house in a fabulous location

This house was really wonderful in all ways. It’s clean, beautiful, roomy and well equipped. The setting is stunning. It’s just a 10 overall.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy and Byron S.

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

Turtle 🐢 town amazing

This is such a beautiful property The house is very well equipped with a great chef kitchen ! But the old Hawaiian feel of the property because of design and art work is just amazing Loved the movie room Spectacular ocean view and sunset. Tons or whales , turtles and great snorkelling just steps from property.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

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

A lovely home in Puako

Hale Ama is a beautiful home on the coast - lots of interesting tide pools to explore - snorkeling right outside the door. Lovely beaches close by. A great set up for a larger family with en suite bathrooms. Good working kitchen - great lanai with lots of space. Whales! Rainbows!
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

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

Wife's 50th Birthday Celebration

We really really enjoyed our stay at the Hale Ama. It was a special treat to celebrate my wife's 50th. The views and sunsets are spectacular. The home was lovely, with beautiful furniture, plenty of amenities, and a great size for my family and in-laws. The large deck was a favorite spot perfect for morning coffee and fresh malasadas from up the road. It also was pretty great for afternoon naps after the days adventure. And my girls loved exploring the tide pools discovering all kinds of fish, turtles, eels, and large undamaged seashells. Joe was easy to work with and the local manager Holly took good care of us. Only downside was that we had to leave. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

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

Beachfront Villa - Puako - Amazing

There were 6 of us and we really enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and we all had plenty of room. The kitchen is perfect for cooking a meal, which we did many times, and the dining area is roomy too. The sunsets in Puako are incredible - the colors and the contrast. There were sea turtle in back of the house and the water was warm too! It was a perfect break! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

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

A magical vacation

Our 3 generation family had a wonderful 2 weeks together in Hale Ama. Hale Ama is a beautiful and comfortable beach house in a perfect location. Plenty of space for gathering, and for quiet time. A great well-stocked kitchen and a colorful picnic table on the lanai, that was our meal time gathering space. Nightly sunsets, whales, turtles! Easy communication with Joe and Holly. Mahalo!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Norri L.

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

Great stay at Hale Ama

We loved our stay at Hale Ama and recommend it HIGHLY. We were two families of 4 w/teens. Saw turtles daily and didn't need to get on the main highway to do incredible snorkling. The house is beautiful and special. A couple little mishaps along the way, but Holly handled them nicely. If you're on the fence, go for it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Great house!

Just as pictured! Well stocked and equipped. Had a couple issues that were taken care of. Great host! ONLY complaint…why such a difficult stove top 😂. Only a couple people in the group of 8 could properly work it!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

A Little Bit of Paradise

Hale Ama is in a beautiful location right on the water in quiet Puako. There is no better place to watch the sunset while savoring a glass of wine. We had some great hikes all around the island. Coming home and cooking fish caught locally that day was a joy. We had our grown "kids" with us with their significant others and each couple had their own, private quarters. It was easy to get together and share time or to go separate ways. We look forward to our next stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M., Southern California

Wow. No other way to describe it. What an incredible home!

This was our first time to the big Island and this property far exceeded our expectation. From the moment you step foot into the house you feel at home. The house is immaculate, the ocean breeze is incredible, and every view out the back of the house is breathtaking. We had plans to go out for several dinners during our time at the property, but with the well stocked kitchen, the covered lanai, and the beautiful sunsets, there was little reason to leave. The snorkeling was great, the bedrooms were very comfortable (they do have ac) we could not have been happier - thanks for sharing this special place with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Puako Paradise

If you're looking for a perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the spirit of the islands, Hale Ama will meet your needs perfectly. Warm breezes, gentle surf, turtles, whales, and dolphins passing the lanai, while world class snorkeling awaits you just beyond your backyard. Each night we enjoyed our evening meal oceanside just before catching another Hawaiian sunset and then retiring for another comfortable, quiet night's sleep. Kayaking is available, along with shoreline hikes, easy access to beautiful beaches, scuba diving, etc. We've vacationed on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the big island, and Hale Ama at Puako is our favorite destination. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

"Home" in paradise!

Our extended family wanted a "perfect" Hawaii vacation after the trials of Covid. We found it at Hale Ama. Snorkeling, kayaking, beachcombing, and turtle watching are great right behind the house! Even saw dolphins and a whale from the lanai! The accommodations are spacious, well-appointed, and comfortable. Whatever your desire, it seems easily fulfilled. In fact, we enjoyed our stay so much, we spent most of our time just "kicking back" and taking in the ocean view, breeze, and beautiful sunsets. We hope to return, and if you go, I'm confident you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D., Gilmanton IW NH

Beyond Perfect!

My family voted Hale Ama the best Homeaway house we’ve ever rented! (and we’ve rented many!) The house is homey and elegant at the same time. It was perfect for seven of us, the balance of private space ( each bedroom has its own bathroom) and gathering space was just right. I have to mention the master bedroom shower: it’s the best shower ever! You get to seach the horizon for whales while washing your hair! The house is incredibly well equiped and well maintained. The location cannot be beat, we saw whales and sea turtles daily from the lanai. I highly recommend Hale Ama for the best Hawaiian vacation ever! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Wildlife Paradise

The home is warm and spectacular, but what we loved is the wildlife. Off the lanai, we saw pods of dolphin and humpbacks swimming by—we even saw humpback being born. If you kayak out into the ocean, you may be visited by a pod swimming by. Mere steps from the back door there is a shallow, protected lagoon perfect for the novice or nervous snorkeler. There we saw schools of tropical fish, green sea turtles, even an occasional eel swimming among coral and sea urchins. The more-experienced snorkeler or diver can venture beyond this lagoon and see manta and eagle rays, octopus, and even more variety of fish. Hale Ama is a dream location for an unforgettable tropical vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Deb O.

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

Incredible home -- a truly happy place!

Words can't do justice to the beauty, peacefulness and warmth of this house and location. We have stayed in many homes and Hale Ama is by far the best. The house is immaculately cared for by Holly (our greeter & caretaker) and no details have been overlooked by the owner -- from a layout that allows people space as well as gatherings around the outdoor porches; comfortable great rooms; beach & lava shores; the kitchen island and wonderful dining table; to the ocean breezes flowing through the house and bedrooms; to all of the little touches, including snorkeling gear and beach shoes, an extremely well stocked kitchen (a coffee grinder & milk frother as well as a Kitchenaid mixer, Vitamix and Cuisinart!). The house was also incredibly well maintained and clean (a bonus in these days of Covid precautions). We also loved the location with the ocean & tide pool walks out the back door as well as nearby beaches for snorkeling and swimming/boogie boarding and nearby Waimea with great dining options away from all of the resorts. A true gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

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

A HOME not just a house. . .

To give our visit 20 out of 10 stars would be an understatement. Our rave review is that big and truly sincere. The house is beautiful. She took our breath away from the moment we met the buddha in the driveway. Entering the front door we gasped - view, warm wood and colors, inviting chairs, wonderfully stocked kitchen. The pictures do not do the experience justice! What really touched us though - and each of the 5 of us felt it - was the way that this house feels loved. It feels a house designed for humans to be happy in, to be well held in, to find nooks to read in, areas in which to connect. . . It also is a HOME that holds you well when your world falls apart. Two unimaginable griefs visited our group while we were there. We had noticed the love and care in this house, the attention to detail, but it wasn't 'til the unimaginable visited that we truly felt how well she held us. This is no property fixed up for rental. There is a soul that lives in her and we are deeply grateful to her and those who care for her so well. Thank you, thank you. . .
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig F., Rome, Italy

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

Spoacious Oceanfront Villa

This exceptionally well-appointed Puako Beach house is directly on the water. It offers a very private experience, complete with beautiful tide pools in front of the house and visiting turtles that frequent the area. The main house generously provides three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Extensive common areas are well-appointed and welcoming, especially the lanai, which wraps around the ocean side of the house and offers a variety of sitting areas for great conversations (or naps!) The main living room / dining area is spacious, beautifully appointed, and comfortable. The kitchen is extremely well appointed (Wolf induction stovetop; SubZero refrigerator and freezer; food processor, etc.) and comes with a spice drawer and baking supplies, which offer lots of potential for creative morning delicacies or savory late dinners. The TV room easily accommodates gatherings for relaxing around the home theatre. A separate cottage behind the main house offers an exclusive bedroom / bathrooms / small kitchen and sitting room. If a couple in the group needs a little more privacy, this is the spot! It was a delight to be here and we hope to return! It is a gem of a property that assures you will be welcomed with the very best of Hawaii’s hospitality. Aloha!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Lovely stay in Puako

This is a wonderful property with ample space for a large group. Large bedrooms and open, gracious indoor and outdoor living areas. The home is beautiful, with attractive furnishings and an open layout. Beautiful sunsets every night. The property manager lives nearby and was attentive to any questions or issues that came up. It is conveniently located on the Kohala Coast, very close to Hapuna Beach and nearby resorts and golf courses. A short drive to Waikoloa Village for groceries and shopping. There is also a general store just down the road for immediate needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

anne m.

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

Great choice for our family

Spectacular beauty and welcoming spirit flows through this house along with ocean breezes and sound of ocean wherever you are.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

emily g.

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

Glorious Stay!

We can not express enough the pleasure we received staying in this well loved home. We stayed for 10 days, and were so sad to leave. Impressed by: the local artwork and finish details of the home, the mango flooring, nano doors, beach location, amazing chefs kitchen, bedroom setup, plus guest house, the lanai, turtles and snorkeling out the front door. Oh, and the sunsets every night. Do yourself a favor and book this place! Thank you Joe! We cared for it like it was our own. Emily + Howard
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

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

Bliss at Hale Ama

This is a fantastic property. Hale Ama isn't just in a wonderful location and a truly beautiful home but the owner and property manager are equally as awesome. As a team the communication between them appeared flawless and made our entry and exit of the home stress free and completely enjoyable for the whole trip. Check in and check out was so smooth and easy. We felt very well taken care of. With the island of Hawaii having so much to offer in a variety of locations we felt very centralized for exploring the whole island. Puako, being north of Kona and out of the city, also added some extra relaxation with some peace and quiet. This property is located on a very peaceful street and we felt very comfortable exploring the area. Its also nice to stay in a home where the owner is very much respected by the neighbors and have wonderful things to say about him. I must reaffirm that the pictures of this house do not do it justice and Hale Ama was more magnificent than expected. We loved being able to open up the entire wall facing the ocean to let the Hawaiian breeze into the home. All amenities worked great and the home was able to offer more than we ever needed at all times. Zero complaints, we had a wonderful stay and yes, handfuls of turtles every single day.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020

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