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Enormous, vaulted ceilings, huge deck, top of line appliances ~ Hale Ke Alaula

Holiday home with kitchen, near Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

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Beach
Outdoor dining
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Waimea, HI
  • Popular LocationWaialea Beach14 min walk
  • Popular LocationHāpuna Beach State Recreation Area4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMauna Kea Beach10 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)32 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enormous, vaulted ceilings, huge deck, top of line appliances ~ Hale Ke Alaula

Holiday home with kitchen, near Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
This smoke-free holiday home features barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include a bath. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Marla or Jay

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: VRBO listing will indicate if children allowed.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-055-192-1664-01, TA-055-192-1664-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hale ke Alaula at Puako Beach
Hale ke Alaula at Puako Beach (STVR 19 36235/NUC 19 1375)
111862

About the area

Puako

This holiday home is located in Kamuela. 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. Manta Ray Point and Great 4-D Movie Ride are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 13 min walk
  • Waialea Beach - 14 min walk
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 4 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 10 min drive
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Island Hopper Taproom - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pueo's Osteria - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enormous, vaulted ceilings, huge deck, top of line appliances ~ Hale Ke Alaula pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enormous, vaulted ceilings, huge deck, top of line appliances ~ Hale Ke Alaula?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enormous, vaulted ceilings, huge deck, top of line appliances ~ Hale Ke Alaula?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enormous, vaulted ceilings, huge deck, top of line appliances ~ Hale Ke Alaula located?

Situated in Kamuela, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Puako Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Waialea Beach and Puako Bay are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility in the tropics
Ideal location - walk to multiple beaches, short bike or drive to more. House is very well provisioned - it’s outfitted thoughtfully and fully with everything to live here. Listen to the waves at night, wake up to the symphony of birds, grill freshly caught ahi and chill under the stars. If you are looking to get away from the resort experience, ride bikes, run, do yoga on the deck, or simply relax, this is the place.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Third visit to this home
Private
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Clean comfortable and prompt managment
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

charlotte s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Treehouse vibe in private setting
Unique house with a very private “ Swiss Family Robinson” vibe. View of ocean from upper deck. Great space for entertaining. Well stocked, spacious kitchen. Responsive property management.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Term January Hawaii visitors
Private with natural plants and trees Spacious. Open setting. Could use a good overall cleaning on walls. But not bad in general
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
As Advertised
Everything was as advertised. Property manager was helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim C., San Jose, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Puako Gem
My wife and i had a great time here. The location being ~1/2 way down Puako road made it nice for easy walks to all the shoreline access points. It was also close to Kawaihae harbor making it easy to go scuba diving out of Kohala Divers.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

lisa g.

Great unique house for nature lovers!
Overall, we liked the place. Fun and interesting house with 'treehouse' feel, cool bamboo ceilings, and an open floorplan. Only the bathrooms have ceilings, bedrooms are open-air (no ceiling) and have only pocket doors. Very nice bathrooms and kitchen with nice new appliances and great outdoor bbq grill. House comes with some beach gear - several beach chairs, swimming noodles, boogie boards, and a couple pairs of fins for snorkeling (bring your own mask/snorkel). Nearby (walking distance) beach access takes you to pretty rocky beaches great for standing and watching sunsets. Nice sandy beaches are just a 2 minute drive North (Hapuna Rec Area and also Hapuna State Park). General store is within walking distance and has many necessities including Keurig coffee if that's for you. You will share the indoors with a few geckos (essentially harmless). But you'll need to use the provided mosquito nets around the bed (leave them up day and night) - as described in another recent review, they do poop. A fair amount. Mostly in the bedrooms. Owners do do pest control (annually I think) so the gecko count probably fluctuates a bit throughout the year. It's the price you pay for the unique treehouse feel. :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Tom & Krissy W., Sonoma, CA

Great house in a great location; some appliances didn't work; expect gecko feces everywhere
Pros: Well laid out 2 bed/2 bath in a classic Kohala Coast beachfront community across the street from many shoreline access points to Puako Bay with rock beaches, sand beaches and many tidepools to see sea turtles land or snorkel out across the reef. We liked utility pole #120 the best for wading around and 115 for a quick nightly sunset session. It is situated between the Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea resorts and close to several beaches (Waialea Beach was our favorite) within a few minutes drive. There is a general store nearby for any sundries you forgot to pick up in Kona (though expensive). Poke day was a nice touch (look for the sign). It is a raised home with a walk-up wrap around deck (well-lit carport below) and open floor plan hosting main living areas. The home was pretty well appointed and had most of what we needed in the kitchen and living areas, including good quality cutlery and cook pans. Beach gear did the job, including the supplied cooler. Ceiling fans, A/C, Laundry, Induction Stove, TV and other appliances were easy to operate and kept us comfortable (see exception below). The Bose speaker was a nice touch. The outside patio is spacious with oversize umbrella and newer grill. The multitude of light switches are all labeled for ease. Cons: We unfortunately ran into issues with the home, mainly the dishwasher was not operational for the duration of our stay. Management company was quick to respond and inspect in person, as well as bring a new coffee maker that also died, but the problem was never resolved. A credit was offered, but washing dishes by hand cut into vacation time. The most annoying issue that travelers should expect is the gecko activity. This is not clear from the listing and was bothersome. We realize the biodynamic area the home is in and why they are prevalent, but we've never experienced this level of gecko activity (read: feces) inside a home in Hawaii (have stayed many times on all islands including the Big Island). We had to sweep constantly in order to walk around and no area was spared (tables, countertops and furniture) from gecko droppings. The worst was waking up to a gecko dropping on your head. We appreciate the significance of geckos in the ecosystem, but this is unacceptable. The sign in the home and in the guidebook (which we did not receive in advance) did not allude to this level of fecal matter.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rob G., MANITOU SPRINGS

Lovely Stay in a Lovely Home!
We thoroughly enjoyed our 6 days in what we came to know as our "tree house." The home had everything we could possibly need to be comfortable, and if not Kristi from the property management service promptly helped us with any thing we needed. The location of the home is fantastic. We love snorkeling and birds, and this house is lovely for both. The home has wonderfully big and mature trees surrounding it so that you literally feel like you are in the trees, and we had coffee and enjoyed the multitudes of birds each morning. There is wonderful snorkeling right across the street and down the road.....the water by telephone pole #120 is wonderful and we also watched the sunset there most evenings. There is also awesome snorkeling just a short drive down the highway at 49 Black Sand Beach. Puako has all that you would like to do if you like to be in or by the water and enjoy a slow paced, quiet feel to your days. It is not Kona, which is precisely why we love it so. All in all, we would highly recommend this house for your vacation; it is clean, comfortable and very well kept in a gorgeous setting.....complete with a family of wild turkeys who stroll the grounds!