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Big Island Plumeria Cottage - Perfect Couples Getaway in Magical Puako

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Beach
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Kamuela, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Puakō Petroglyph Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)
    ‪34 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.

Big Island Plumeria Cottage - Perfect Couples Getaway in Magical Puako

Plumeria Cottage offers a vacation of ease indoors and out. Compact yet perfectly proportioned in the vintage beach style, it is a delightful combination of convenience and charm. And, with a roomy, sunny lanai and large shaded grassy yard, it becomes quite spacious. An outdoor-shower room with laundry and plenty of room for beach items and for drying wet towels and bathing suits keeps the indoors comfortable and relaxed. The nearby shoreline access is a short walk away. The cottage also has air conditioning.

There is another home on the property occupied by our long-term tenant & his dog. He will be very respectful of your privacy & quiet enjoyment of the home during your stay.

Hawaii GE & TA tax number 020-399-9232-01

STVR-19-363367

NUC-19-1416
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Puako Beach. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and lanai
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from Mauna Kea Beach and 14 minutes from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
As a guest of Big Island Plumeria Cottage - Perfect Couples Getaway in Magical Puako, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kamuela cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 970 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GE-020-399-9232-01, TA-020-399-9232-01, 690060390001

Property is also known as

1260-240471

Big Island Plumeria Cottage - Perfect Couples Getaway in Magical Puako Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Excellent location, cute cottage. The main reason I did not give a higher rating is that the host/owner is relying on the location alone to pull the entire desirability of the rental. For what they’re charging, I was disappointed with the overly compact space, and the “run down” feel in much of the interior. We only had enough space to open and place one large suitcase in the bedroom as the only thing that will fit is the bed. Screen door barely functional with holes in it. Curtains hard to use practically, as they don’t slide easily on the bamboo rods. It was a 10 minute project every morning and evening to draw the curtains. The walls were stained and/or dirty in many places and paint is chipped .. not updated in years. Decor feels cheap and overdone with some pieces that are torn and/or really old looking. From a cleanliness perspective, there is dust accumulated in less used but still visible places like higher surfaces/top of curtain rods etc. We had to accommodate an Orkin ant spraying in the middle of our stay (we were home at the time) because the place was infested. Although they were responsive to the problem, it really impacted our time there as they were EVERYWHERE
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage with everything we needed!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Puako Paradise

Second time staying and will be back for a third. Clean, comfortable, quiet and well stocked. 4 minute walk to excellent snorkeling. Lanai is spacious and outdoor shower is a treat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plumeria Cottage

Loved everything about this place! The location is great. We walked across the street to watch the sunset every evening, always a stunning show. The house was easy to live in, equipped with everything we needed. We spent a lot of time on the lanai which looks toward the ocean. There’s beach equipment, and the beaches are a very short drive from the house. There’s also a park at the end of the street where you can get in the water if you’re on the more adventurous side. The property managers are welcoming and responsive. This is our second time at Plumeria cottage and we hope to stay there again the next time we’re on the big island.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing and perfect cottage

I came for a conference and did not want to stay at the hotel ,boy did I make the right choice ! This cottage is absolutely charming and quiet,well stocked with everything you need to have a wonderful time! We cooked outside most nights and enjoyed different beaches every day. Lava Lava Beach club and the Hale bar at the Fairmont were really nice and both close to the water. We will definitely be back ! Thank you for sharing this wonderful property!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifully appointed.

This place is better than described or photographed. Lots of nice amenities and ample supplies of everything you might need. Lovely and comfy bed and linens. We especially enjoyed the outdoor shower! Snorkeling and sunsets across the street was amazing! Only thing that would be great to add is bicycles! We will be returning!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

Quintessential aloha Hawaii!! No resorts just beach, beautiful foliage, birds chirping and singing and turtles!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon s.

Liked: Cleanliness

plumeria and mock orange

Sweet retreat
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach and Sun!

Cute and cozy cottage with all the amenities of home! Wonderful place and location to many great beaches and close to the Waikaloa village shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plumeria Cottage

Wonderful little property for a couple. Complete kitchen, bbq, washer/dryer. Beach towels, umbrella and chairs! Close to lovely beaches, snorkeling. Shopping not too far away in Waikaloa. Loved our week here
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Cottage

Very cute cottage with all the amenities! Short walk to the beach, sunsets, turtles, great neighbors! Loved the outdoor shower! 2Papayas staff incredible!! Thank you for a lovely week at The Plumeria Cottage!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rande F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic Hawaii

Very nice. Let me know when you are ready to sell this cottage. If the price is right, I would like to be the new owner. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything Was Just Right

This rental was perfect for my wife and I. We love Puako and easy drives to beaches close-by. We walked just across the street for sunsets with turtles coming to rest right on the beach. There was a great snorkeling spot just a 4 minute walk away! The rental was clean, well-appointed, spacious for 2 or 3 adults, and Mary and staff a 2Papaya were very helpful and friendly! Highly recommended!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot

The 2 Papayas team was great, excellent communication and the house was darling.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness

It has it all

Our last 5 days on the big island were spent here. It had everything we needed. The kitchen was very well equipped. Loved the spacious lanai, the outdoor shower, comfortable seating in the living room. A/C in the bedroom was absolutely necessary as it was very hot during our stay.The bed was super comfortable. Our neighbor,Kozy, was very helpful in pointing out the nearest and best beaches. Daily snorkeling within a five minute walk was wonderful. We especially loved Beach 69, a small, sandy beach that offers shade. just a 5 min drive away, When we return to the big island this is where we will stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C., Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness

Blissful escape in Puako

We're so glad we were able to stay in Plumeria Cottage for five days, though really we should have booked it for at least a week. The house is perfectly set up for a short or long-term stay, with a well-equipped kitchen, generous supply of towels, fast WiFi, and of course that wonderful outdoor (but very private) shower. The location is outstanding. In just five minutes, you can walk to an amazing snorkeling spot near the end of the Puako Road. From there, you can pick up the Ala Kahakai, a shoreline trail that extends up and down the coast, and walk 15 minutes south to the Fairmont Orchid (and beyond). You can also pick up the Ala Kahakai at the boat ramp on the north end of Puako and hike north to Beach 69, Hapuna, and beyond. Of course you can drive to these places too, but one thing that made Plumeria Cottage so special for us were these unexpected walking options. Another thing was the prompt and thoughtful communications and great local tips from the property manager, Mary, and other 2Papaya staff. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Plumeria Cottage

The property was very comfortable, exceedingly well supplied with everything from kitchen ware to beach chairs and toys. The house was exceptionally clean, one could tell it is a matter of pride for the housekeepers. Only downside was it was a bit warm from 1-4 ish, despite fans and air conditioner. That really did not present a problem as we did our water sports and touring during those hours. All in all a great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jordan b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Charming little house. Management was attentive and friendly. Puako is great.

We had a great experience. The main part of the house can get pretty hot without AC but the bedroom has an AC unit and gets cool. The outdoor shower is great, the house is stocked with everything you need, from boogie boards to meat thermometers! #protectpuako
Stayed 12 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

This little corner of the island is very nice. We really enjoyed snorkeling and the turtles. Mary very thoughtfully welcomed us with an anniversary surprise. It was our 32nd😊. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Al H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Spot

Terrific cottage. Very comfortable, old style Hawaiian. Well furnished. Quiet and restful.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cat J., Concord NH

Liked: Cleanliness

THE BEST rental experience

I was so impressed with this rental in so many ways - the quality of the furnishings, the variety of supplies and the abundance of stock. Towels galore, best stocked kitchen ever encountered and the comfort was beyond my expectation. The location is quiet and convenient to beach park, beach trail, stores, etc. I could have stayed much longer but with 2 weeks here I really got a long over due, relaxing vacation that rejuvenated me. The cottage has a very unique Hawaiian feeling that one doesn't find at the vacation condos available in abundance and that was what I was seeking....aloha. This is aloha. I've also been snorkeling for years and spend a good amount of years in Hawaii over the years but the snorkeling out of the Puako beach park was the best, bar none. And I could walk there! In addition, I've been renting from homeaway, VRBO and others for longer than I care to admit and have virtually always had good experiences but this beats them all hands down. Mary and the 2 Papayas staff made all the difference. I got an advanced call in the event there were questions, we were greeted at the property at a very late hour (and he was standing by the road with a flashlight waving me in for landing!), was delighted by the ripe papayas waiting for me along with the gift bag and their overall communication was so professional and friendly. I was very impressed and felt appreciated, not just another renter. Thank you Mary, Sean and owner - Bravo!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and stylish Hawaiian cottage

Located in Puako on the Kohala Coast, between the Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea Hotels, known for amazing restaurants, it’s a perfect location for relaxation away from the tourism of Kailua/Kona. The cottage is artfully decorated in Hawaiian style carried further by the lovely linen sheets on that oh so comfortable bed. The cottage has virtually everything one might need to enjoy your visit including beach equipment for your ventures to stunning Hapuna Beach and beyond. Did I mention the outdoor shower, an indulgence rarely found outside the tropics? We loved this cottage, the large outside deck and grill, the birds we heard every morning and the Hawaiian green sea turtles found along the shoreline of Puako. I was sorry to leave and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Puako Dream Come True

From the moment we arrived on the lanai, the Plumeria Cottage was beyond our expectations for a cozy beach home, just steps from the lava-framed beach, turtles, warm waters, and total relaxation. It was immaculately clean and well-maintained, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a lovely stay. The outdoor shower was a highlight after a long day at the beach. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and great host

Plumeria cottage is a wonderful property. Though it may appear to be a small cottage, it is spacious by Hawaii standards and even more spacious when considering that it has a large lenai with a dining table with chairs for dining plus chairs for sitting. It was a great place to sit and have coffee in the mornings while being graced with visits from native Hawaiian birds. Everything inside (and outside) the cottage was in excellent condition and we really enjoyed the use of the outdoor shower. The bed was extremely comfortable and sleeping was made even more comfortable because the bedroom was equipped with a window a/c unit. It is situated in the middle of Puako and it is just a short walk to the ocean and a beach that that sea turtles seem to have chosen as one of their favorite spots. The cottage has everything you need for your stay in Hawaii, including boogie boards, beach towels, snorkels, fins, beach chairs, umbrellas, and small coolers. The inside Mary and the staff of 2Paypayas were great hosts. Our flight arrived late and we were given alternative phone numbers to call in the event we needed assistance (we didn't). The staff followed up with us the next day and again before check out. They went out of their way to meet our every need, including offering us the use of their outdoor shower (at the General Store) after we had checked out of the cottage. That gave us the opportunity to spend our final hours on the beach before catching our evening flight. There is little doubt that this cottage will be at the top of our list of choices when we return for our next Hawaiian vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019