Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage

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Upper Lanai, lower lanai are both absolute oceanfront

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Sleeps 2500 sq ft

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Parking available
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

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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
‪22 min drive‬
Waikoloa, HI (WKL-Waikoloa Heliport)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Throw a pebble into the Pacific Ocean from your lanai.
Hale Aloha is a detached, very private, oceanfront guest house located in the magical neighborhood of Puako, next to Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Ocean breezes and ceiling fans keep the home comfortable year around.

Typical of the beachfront homes that have made Puako so beloved, Hale Aloha is ideal for couples who appreciate a sense of place in a perfectly maintained Hawaiian-style beach house. This property is perfect for lounging and enjoying the sunshine and ocean air. Ocean access is adjacent to Hale Aloha, an ideal location to go fishing, snorkeling, diving, surfing, kayaking, and stand-up paddling.

The Main House is also available for rental at VRBO674382.

Puako is one of the sunniest destinations in Hawaii with a unique blend of old Hawaii charm and pristine coastline. Each day is filled with the sound of the sea, coconut trees swaying in the tropical breeze and the beauty of Hawaii. You share the ocean with sea turtles, humpback whales, and play on an oceanfront rich with sea life. Your day ends with one of the most stunning sunsets in the world.

Hale Aloha was built in the 1950's, and was completely renovated in 2014 without losing its Old Hawaiian charm. The fun and playful decor with plantation doors, wood louver windows, and hardwood laminate floors is a tropical retreat!

The warm ocean is your swimming pool. Protected and only 2-5 feet deep with a mostly sandy bottom, it is home to green sea turtles and colorful fish. Just beyond the reef-protected lagoon is the best snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking in Hawaii. In low tide, the tidal pools will inspire, January through May, you can watch the humpback whales play and breach.
Morning walks along the two-lane Puako Beach Drive will find you at Puako's famous ancient Hawaiian rock carvings, the largest example of Petroglyphs in the world. There is also a grocery store in walking distance.

Licenses & Registrations STVR 19-364228 /NUC 19-1615
GE 076 859 6480 01 / TA 076 859 6480 01

*Reservations lasting more than 14 nights will incur an additional housekeeping charge of $100 for a linen exchange or you can request a mid-stay cleaning for $200.
This charge will be added following confirmation.

Property manager

Hale Aloha Team - Jay, Kathy, Pam, and Frank

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Parking available

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours shall be from 9:00pm to 8:00am, during which time the noise from the STVR shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors.

Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area.

The STVR shall not be used for commercial purposes.

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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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

Property Registration Number GE-076-859-6480-01, TA-076-859-6480-01, 6900625000000

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Great 4-D Movie Ride and Manta Ray Point are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Waimea, HI

What's nearby

Puako Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 5.1 km
Mauna Lani Beach - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 18 min drive - 12.1 km
Mauna Kea Beach - 22 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kona Tap Room - ‬20 min drive
‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬21 min drive
‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬20 min drive
‪Ikena Landing - ‬15 min drive
‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hawaii Oceanfront 1-bedroom Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Puako Beach and Puako Bay. Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Waialea Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

Nov 4, 2024

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

Still perfect

This was our 4th stay. Absolutely perfect. Peace, privacy, and unrivalled location, ocean sounds and an awesome property manager. Doesn’t get better than that.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas K., Vancouver, Canada

Dec 20, 2023

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

Authentic Hawaiian

We truly enjoyed our stay at this authentic Hawaiian paradise. It was very comfortable, relaxing and it provided all the extras that we needed to enjoy our time there. We look forward to visiting Big Island while staying at this magical place again.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

Oct 31, 2023

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

Third time here - and for good reason!!!!!!

This cottage is our happy place. Stunning view of the ocean, always the sound of the surf, total privacy, a super comfortable bed, and a fantastic shower! It is a cottage so expect to enjoy barbecuing. The toaster oven, hot plate and microwave do the trick perfectly for everything else. As city people who can only see 16 stars on a good night - we are always awed but seeing the Milky Way every night. The property manager was instantly available for a small prob that we had and had with the BBQ and had it resolved in a flash. Can’t get better than that!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

emilie m.

Dec 2, 2022

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

Best view

Quaint open air home in a quiet residential neighborhood. Stunning views, watch the waves and the turtles all day from the deck. Very relaxing holiday!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don P., Mississauga, Ontario

Sep 24, 2022

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Perfect

This property is AWEsome. We have stayed here once before and remain just as overwhelmed by the beauty of the land, ocean and property as we were the first time. We dearly hope to be able to stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

Apr 17, 2025

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

Hale Aloha is AWESOME

This is our third year in a row that we have stayed at Hale Aloha and it is amazing every time. There is nothing fancy about his place but the purity of the experience is so great that we couldn't be happier having been there for another week. The sound of the ocean, the proximity of the water, the sense of privacy, the beauty of the sky, and the centrality of the location make this an unbeatable place to stay. We can't wait to return. Mahalo

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

Dec 6, 2024

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

Wecome to Paradise

What a place, you can‘t get any closer to the ocean, the sight, just beautiful, looking at the turtles every day, we had a perfect time and hopefully will be able to come back soon 😊🐢

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven k.

Nov 13, 2024

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

Bungalow above the Tidal Pools

Nightly views of the sunset. Immersed in the Hawaii ocean experience. Loved the double doors opening to the waves. A cozy room, very comfortable king bed, efficient kitchen. Easy ocean access, daily walks or bicycle ride, snorkeling or tidal pool wading. Shh, don’t tell…

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Oct 23, 2024

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

Private Paradise in Puako !!

We stayed at the Hale Aloha in late September and had the most magical experience. The beach home was perfect for my son and I, it came stocked with everything we could need and the night breeze was just perfect. My absolute favorite part about our time on the Big Island was the snorkeling literally in the back yard!! The Mauna Kea and Hapuna resort were close for some fancy eats and the grocery store was a short drive and carried whatever we needed for the cabin. It was so hard to leave and I hope we are able to stay there again soon! Thank you for sharing your peice of paradise with us!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Sep 10, 2024

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Absolutely amazing

We absolutely loved this place! The views could not be beat, and the location was perfect- close to the things we wanted to do and sooo quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

Sep 5, 2024

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

Honeymoon in paradise

When I say this place has a magical charm and is absolute paradise, it doesn’t come close to giving it justice. If you like a lot of amenities, or room service, or maid service… This isn’t for you. But if you love the old school Hawaiian vibe, are looking for a place to immerse yourself in the person you are with, this is the perfect place to get lost in that love. We will be back! Pure magic!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean Pierre R.

Aug 26, 2024

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Exceptional

The description and the reviews are true. This place is wonderful. Communications with the hosts are good and easy.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Jul 22, 2024

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

Slice of paradise

Amazing view, great amenities, super area for turtles and snorkeling, perfect sunsets and star gazing from the lanai Appreciate the use of onsite beach equipment

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Jul 5, 2024

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Paradise found.

This is one of those places that selfishly I do not want to review for fear that it will become too popular, and I’ll never be able to visit it again. Where to begin? The Hale is just perfect Hawaii. First, location: Puako. It is an amazing, quiet spot that I thought didn’t exist anymore! There are numerous public shoreline access areas along the road - you should explore them all! There is access to the ocean less than a minute walk from the Hale. At low tide you can explore the tide pools, at high tide you can swim. If you like beautiful sand and shade, Beach 69 is about a 3 minute drive. Finally, for the nights you want “fancy” dinner, the Mauna Lani resort area is a short drive away. Ok, now let’s talk about the Hale itself. It is an amazing structure that was just perfect for two. The place was so incredibly clean when we arrived. It could be the cleanest VRBO we have ever stayed in. The view is spectacular, and we spent significant time just relaxing on the ocean front deck both during the day and night (we were lucky to see a shooting star!) The efficiency kitchen had everything we needed for our trip and more. Essential beach gear was also provided (chairs, umbrellas, towels). Slatted screened windows, kept the Hale completely comfortable no matter the time of day which encouraged much lounging in the perfectly positioned bed with a palm tree framed view of the pacific. The hosts were just as incredible as the home. Mahalo for your hospitality!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Jun 13, 2024

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

Can’t beat the view!

The driving directions were flawless. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The first three days the amount of mosquitoes in the bathroom and studio put a damper on our visit. Once we had those under control and always closing the screen doors behind us going to and from the deck it was great. Between the breeze from the ocean and the ceiling fan the house was always comfortable. If the humidity rose we would take a short walk to the ocean and sit in the shallow water of the bay. Puako General Store is 5 minutes away for beer, chip's and homemade chocolate chip cookies. But the best thing about this cottage is the deck over looking the ocean, almost below your feet. First thing in the morning sitting there with a cup of coffee and watching the tide change; it’s the best.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn K.

Jun 4, 2024

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

Great getaway

The location is just as described…right on the water. It’s in a quiet area. Perfect if you want to relax and enjoy nature. Like others we grilled often. Water in front of the property is beautiful but very rocky so not swimmable but great beaches are easy drives. Very responsive to our needs and questions. Absolutely loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

May 2, 2024

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Wonderful view

As advertised, view is wonderful.

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

Apr 24, 2024

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All you need

This place has all you need for a great Hawaiian vacation - most importantly it is right on the water. The kitchen is efficient, the bathroom good, the California king bed is awesome - especially for someone 6’5”. But to wake up every morning to the sound of the sea and have the ocean view all day is hard to beat. The best is the sunset with a margarita. Aloha!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Megan H.

Apr 7, 2024

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

Slice of heaven, but showing need of maintenance

This was our second stay – and we absolutely love the location, and the views. Property manager Jay won the quickest response time award, hands-down, when we let him know that we needed decent beach chairs. The exterior of the house needs some maintenance – peeling paint, and a few spots on the deck that felt squishy, but nothing beats the views and waking up in bed to them. At the current rental rate, the house should be kept up well. Now, if we could only teach the 3 neighbor boys, who were on their first beachfront vacation, that not everything needs to be said in a scream – especially at 6 AM, and after dark! 🙄

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Jan 27, 2024

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Best stay on the big island

This was our second time staying here. It’s definitely a different experience in the winter but magical all the same. Nothing beats hearing the ocean all night and drinking coffee while watching whales from your door.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Jan 18, 2024

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

Great Stay

The cottage is exactly as described on the website, and had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Sitting on the deck and watching the whales was the best use of our time, and we basically grilled our meals and relaxed. We definitely hope to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Dec 28, 2023

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Beautiful sunsets

This out-of-the-way property is perfect for getting away from the hordes of tourists. We'll be back.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Dec 1, 2023

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What a great vacation bungalow.

We were glad to be back for our third visit.

Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., SCOTTSDALE

Nov 19, 2023

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Adventure in Paradise

From the first moment we saw the property we were in love with it. After a week of sea turtles…whales …birds warm ocean water…we love it even more and can’t wait to go back!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B., Vancouver, WA

Nov 14, 2023

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Pleasant Puako Perch

For two adventurous septuagenarians, this elevated cottage provided a comfortable place to watch the rock pools below fill and empty with the tides and be visited by birds, turtles and an occasional fisherman. The cottage is well equipped despite its small kitchen; we slept well, and Jay responded "instantly" to all our requests for assistance. We love Puako for its safe walks, nearby amenities and excellent location for exploring Kohala, so we'd love to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hale Aloha Team - Jay, Kathy, Pam, and Frank

We purchased Hale Aloha for a family retreat to be shared with our children, grandchildren and guests.
There is something magical about The Big Island and when you spend some time in Puako you will understand. The community retains its laid-back friendly atmosphere. and the close proximity to the world-class amenities and resorts along the Kohala Coast offers a unique Hawaiian vacation.
Our goal is to keep our rates reasonable and encourage our guests to return on a regular basis.

Licenses & Registrations - STVR 19-364228 / NUC 19-1615
GE 076 859 6480 01 / TA 076 859 6480 01

Why they chose this property

The Pacific Ocean is 30 feet from the lanai. There is not a hotel room on the Big Island with the same feeling. Sunsets are stunning. If you want to know what it would be like to live on the ocean in Hawaii, Hale Aloha is your place.

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