Is Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Puako Bay, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach. Puako Beach and Waialea Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Hale Kahakai ~ 2 BR ~ Ocean Front - Puako Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K.

10 Jun 2023

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

First trip to Hawaii

Amazing beach access. Beautiful mornings and sunsets.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Charles D.

26 Apr 2024

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

Simple, relaxing place

Relaxing and scenic, except for feral pigs running around the house at night

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Diana V.

12 May 2017

Excellent Location

Pros: this house has a perfect location on the beach with a nice and shady yard. Cons: as the other reviewers have said, the house is a bit run down and dark inside. In particular, I found the kitchen really outdated and hard to cook in. There were lots of mismatched pots and pans and appliances. And, the stove top is uneven. The living area and eating nook need additional lighting. We had to read with headlamps. However, even with the cons mentioned above, I would go back again. I just loved the location and the house was comfortable despite the issues mentioned above.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

23 Apr 2023

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

Enjoyable restful stay

Had a lovely time. We love the house just as it is, with the more genuine Hawaiian feel. Thanks for a great visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

9 Jun 2022

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

A perfect, private feeling location

We loved the private feel of the beach and ocean in front of us - wonderful tide pools at low tide and beautiful sunsets.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

13 May 2022

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

Great property, special stay.

The owners have provided guests with a very well equipped property which is wonderfully well located and has excellent support from property manager. The property could use a few improvements for security purposes (difficult to secure one of the sliding glass doors), and cosmetics (oil the cabinets) but otherwise it is a great representative of "old Hawaii". We would definitely request to stay their again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

25 Apr 2022

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

Nice place on the beach if you are looking for quiet and relaxation

The house is neat, clean, and we were welcomed with snacks, lights on, and Hawaiian music when we arrived after dark. The kitchen had all the amenities we needed and did not seem outdated as someone had previously stated. We totally enjoyed our visit. We loved getting up in the morning and seeing turtles out on the lava rocks during low tide. It's quiet and peaceful here. There are boogie boards, fishing rods and beach chairs to use. This place is on the smaller size, but you are on the deck or out at the beach so much you dont really notice it.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

linda s.

25 Oct 2021

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

Delightful!

The bungalow is low-key and unpretentious- but is VERY, VERY comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped - and the house has more than enough quality linens and towels. The WiFi and cable work well. BUT - who wants to spend any time inside? We explored the tide pools and snorkeled with reef fish and juvenile sea turtles. We always came back to the house (we went horseback riding and did a couple of scuba dives) for the sunset. The property managers are very responsive. The only bad thing was that we should have booked 2 weeks.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

9 Oct 2021

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

Unique & Unforgettable Experience

My wife & I have been fortunate to visit the islands on a number of occasions but we've never experienced anything like the stay we just had at this property. Our trip was to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary so we were looking for something fun & unique. This is the closest we will ever get (or want to get) to feeling like Robinson Crusoe lost in a oceanside jungle paradise. The area is extremely quiet/private feeling and is teeming with life both on the shore & in the ocean. Is the actual property a bit older and worn down? Yes....you have to adjust expectations accordingly & not expect the most modern fixtures. The newer king bed in the oceanside bedroom was extremely comfortable & we both got lots of rest. We found ourselves reluctant to leave the property during our stay & spent most of our time at the beach side table or on the large deck....and we both loved our time there. Already looking forward to getting back some day!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Paul S., Granite Bay, USA

1 Jun 2021

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

Great Location

Beautiful location and a quiet neighborhood. This is an old house with old amenities. Property managers were great to work with.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

orna s.

17 Dec 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach

Whale watching from the back yard Great sunsets Breeze!

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

11 Feb 2019

Beautiful location and cute hawaiian house

This was our second year renting this great beach house and it was wonderful again this year! Easy check in and check out. Great snorkelling and whale watching right from the beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Octavia C.

24 Feb 2017

Authentic Old Hawaii

We loved, loved loved the location and being in this beautiful spot on the water. And loved that it felt like a comfortable old shoe of a house- just funky enough. I would have liked more lights inside and some updates in the house- feels like it hasn't been touched in many years- but we spent our days exploring the different beaches and our evenings watching gorgeous sunsets and on the porch dining and playing games. Quiet street for walking and access to snorkeling and pleasant waterfront walk to the bigger resorts south of us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

3 Jan 2016

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this is a lovely home on the beach that retains the island feel, unlike many mcmansions taking over puako i go to puako once or twice a year and enjoy just sitting, or swimming, or looking at stars. this trip was with my two college roommates from over 40 years ago. we traveled to waimea and the volcano but mostly enjoyed sitting in the yard of this wonderful home

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

3 Jan 2016

Clean Comfortable House in Great Location

The house is set back from the road and there are large trees on the beach side making this house feel very private. The beds were comfortable and the house was equipped with everything we needed for a one week stay. Great house to share with another couple. The property management was professional and addressed all of my questions prior to our stay. They even sent a referral for an equipment rental service where bikes, kayaks and paddleboards were delivered during our stay (note as of July there was a kayak and oars on site next to the garage). Bikes are recommended as the residential road is minimally used and our teens were able to have some independence by riding to the general store at the end of the road. For almost the same price as renting a condo, this house is the perfect place to experience what most people go to the Big island for.....beach access, turtle watching, snorkeling, sunset and whale watching....but you don't have to fight any crowds to do it and most of the time, you'll have the entire beach to yourself!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

21 Feb 2014

Very nice beach front

My husband and I stay in Puako every year. We have stayed in several properties and have rented this particular one twice. It is a large spacious home. The ocean view is wonderful and we enjoyed whale sightings and viewing ocean turtles from the Lanai. The reason for the 4 stars is the property is a bit outdated but comfy and fun. It is a great value for the size and the location. I would stay there again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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14 Feb 2014

Wonderful Vacation Spot

My family has been renting in Puako for 40 years and have finally found the perfect beach house. It is very well equipped, has easy beach access, and has great sunset viewing--perfect. The whales, dolphins, and turtles add much to this pleasurable location. Excellent swimming beaches are short drives down the road.

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