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Honu Ohana- Puako 59: Serene Tropical Oasis w/ Private Pool, Near Beaches & More

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Escape to a serene oasis surrounded by a bamboo fence, a tranquil waterfall, and a majestic palm tree.
Relax in this spacious living area with a high ceiling, featuring a large sofa, coffee table, and wicker chair.
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from this serene beach surrounded by lush greenery.
Escape to a serene tropical oasis surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Compact kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, and microwave, featuring a window above the sink and a potted plant.

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10351 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)
    ‪35 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.

Honu Ohana- Puako 59: Serene Tropical Oasis w/ Private Pool, Near Beaches & More

Welcome to your luxurious Big Island getaway at Honu Ohana- Puako 59, boasting 5 spacious bedrooms, 5.5 baths, two stories of lanais, a pool house transformed into a large bedroom suite, and an extra bedroom suite in the ohana above the garage. This expansive layout is perfect for multi-generational families, extended families, or a friends' vacation, blending comfort with island-style accommodations.

Upon entering Honu Ohana’s gates, you're greeted by a lush, tropical courtyard, ideal for outdoor dining, family game nights, or relaxing on the covered lanai, enveloped by the fragrance of the island's flora. The shaded pool offers a refreshing escape after beach days or Big Island exploration, further enhanced by a newly installed private outdoor shower.

Adjacent to the pool and garden is the renovated "Pool House Suite", now a large bedroom with a king bed and garden view, walk-in closet, an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower, and an office/TV anteroom. This unique setting ensures privacy and serenity away from the main home.

The first floor also features a spacious Garden Suite guest bedroom with king bed, offering private access to its ensuite and the rear tropical garden. The living room on this level has ample seating, a large Smart TV, and pool views, making it a perfect indoor retreat. With numerous windows and ceiling fans, Honu Ohana assures a refreshing circulation of tropical trade-winds.

Journey upstairs to find the Primary Suite, which offers an ensuite that opens up to a second lanai with partial ocean views. The suite houses a bonus room with twin beds, perfect for families with small children. The other upstairs bedroom also features an ensuite and lanai access, complementing the Primary Suite. Both upstairs bedrooms have Split ACs.

There is a newly remodeled spacious Ohana suite above the garage. This room offers a private haven with a king bed, Split AC, its own ensuite with a walk-in shower, and a private balcony. A bonus is the small kitchenette, fitted with a fridge, coffee maker, and toaster oven. A loft above the bedroom provides extra space for relaxation or storage.

Exploration beckons from your doorstep with Puako Bay's playful Honu (Green Sea Turtles) or snorkeling adventures. Local beach rental shops provide everything for kitesurfing, swimming, kayaking, hiking, or fishing. Puako's relaxed vibe creates a perfect setting for a family vacation or romantic escape. Relax, soak up the sun in your yard or on the beach, and unwind at Honu Ohana- Puako 59, your idyllic Hawaiian home away from home.

TA-035-115-6736-01

This property is a licensed short term vacation rental. STVR 19-351168 / NUC-19-0578 / PL-NUCR-2024-002612
TMK 690040320000
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Puako Bay. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 12 minutes by car from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and 13 minutes from Mauna Kea Beach
As a guest of Honu Ohana- Puako 59: Serene Tropical Oasis w/ Private Pool, Near Beaches & More, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Gather Vacations

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

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

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,776 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 TA-035-115-6736-01, GE-035-115-6736-01
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Spacious Beach House in Puako Pool Honu Ohana puako 59
Spacious Beach House in Puako* Pool* Honu Ohana Puako 59
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Honu Ohana- Puako 59: Serene Tropical Oasis w/ Private Pool, Near Beaches & More Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Linda S.

House is nice but ...

The house is generally as described. It is roomy and beautifully landscaped with a wonderful pool. We had plenty of space for our party of 9. All of the bedrooms except one are air-conditioned so that was pleasant although the rest of the main house got quite warm most of the time we were there. There were two kitchens and two washers and dryers. The location is nice. You can walk to one beach and it's a short drive to the very beautiful Hapuna Beach. So it was an easy place for us to stay. Unfortunately, we encountered a problem on the last night there. There were signs of bugs in two of the beds, including blood spots. We called the property manager who was unable to secure a pest inspection until 2 days later. In the meantime, the property manager asked us not to change the sheets on the beds. Rather than sleep in beds that showed signs of insects, the people sleeping in those two bedrooms went to a hotel for the night. The other bedrooms were unaffected.Gather Vacations notified us 2 days later, after we got home, that there were not bed bugs in the beds but they did not tell us what the issue was. They refused to help with the cost of the hotel and told us we had left voluntarily, which was true although we saw few options, and that because there were not bed bugs per se, we were not eligible for any relief despite the fact that they failed to provide that information until after we were gone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Eugene, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

Mahalo for a great vacation and super accomodations.

Excellent property, very private and spacious. Great neighborhood with good walks. Best nearby beaches.Good value for a large group - we were 9 and could have had more. We did not use the Ohana which would handle more folks. Pool much better than we had expected - it is one of the best small pools we have experienced. Bring USB adapters.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Property

This property has 5 bedrooms with baths which are private spaces for large groups. We lived in the pool lanai area as it was so peaceful and comfortable. We used the grill and ate outside every night. Also, beautiful mango's from the tree every day.The location was perfect for us as we love the Kohala coast beaches, exploring Hawi, Waimea, Hamakua, and over the saddle road to Hilo. I love this home and can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merrily C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

A great place for a large multi generational family gathering or a couple of families. Good kitchen, good appliances, plenty of dishes. Nice big open air living room with lots of furniture. Nice garden setting and good bird watching. Close to good beaches.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in paradise

This house was an amazing place for our group of seven to stay. We had three separate family groups that could separate into their own areas. The pool area is fabulous. The kitchen and dining areas are great. Beach towels, chairs and umbrellas were available for our use and that made the beach much easier. The support staff is amazing. We all want to stay here again!!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family space

This rental was excellent for our extended family with plenty of room for everyone to be together or have private space. The pool was wonderful for the kids and we were in and out of it multiple times a day. The nearby beaches were great, both sandy ones and reef/rocky areas. Lots to see and do. The property is older and a little worn but plenty of character and perfect for our group.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent customer service and cleanliness

The house was immaculate and spacious for 8 people. The property managers provided excellent service. Only thing was the queen bed in the pool house was a futon or a pullout couch. Would definitely stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hawai’i paradise

I loved this place. We had a family reunion with 16 people. 12 of us stayed at this house with plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was well stocked, the pool was wonderful, and the beach was within minutes. I loved everything about it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

The place was perfect - location, amenities, beauty etc...
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hk B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, quiet, and clean

We had 7 adults in our group - 3 generations between the ages of 29 and 84. We all found the perfect bedroom for our needs. The bedrooms have A/C splits, and the common areas are cooled with ceiling fans and open windows. There was a quiet place for each and every one of us to relax, read, or work, as well as plenty of space for us to gather for meals, games, and conversation. There are two separate washers and dryers, which made it easy for us to keep up with laundry. The main kitchen has lots of pots, pans, utensils, dishes, and glassware, plus cleaning supplies. There are two smaller kitchens, which are great for refrigerator/freezer storage and for the use of a second oven, which we used for Christmas dinner. We also enjoyed the pool, which is nice and cold - a perfect place to cool down on a hot day. We had a couple of minor issues arise, and Eilis was responsive and took responsibility. We would recommend this property to any family wanting to stay close to resorts and beaches.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home - great for family stay

What an amazing home. The layout was perfect for multiple family groups to each have privacy and the pool was perfect for cooling off in the Puako heat. We had a little trouble getting some of the air conditioning units to work - maybe door sensors not lining up properly - but didn't really miss them. The point of being there was being in the hot weather, not in the cold mauka wind of our daily lives. There is a security camera that watches the common area. We plugged it back in when we left for the security of the property but since we didn't leave the house unattended we didn't think it needed to watch us.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big iIsland Puako 59 Honu Ohana

A great place for a big family stay! We would stay again! A few items may need replacing (e.g. tea kettle, soap dispenser in bath by washer and dryer, vaccuum doesn’t work well). There were wasp nests and a banana spider in the outdoor dining area. Wasps constantly visiting pool were friendly! We worried about glass-topped tables with our kids—wood would be better. Stairs to unit above garage have loose posts attached to handrail—could cause a bad fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

We loved this house! So much space for a big group. Comfortable outside seating options which is where we hung out the most. Very well stocked with kitchen items and beach chairs, etc. The location is great, not too far to get to many spots. The best snorkeling we found during our whole vacation was the access spot across the street from the house. We saw turtles, eels, and manta rays. We would definitely return to this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation in Hawaii for 10 people

The propery is spacious and clean. Accomodations are basic not luxurious. I received the property access code via text at 4:11 pm from property manager. Code was not available on guest portal. There was plenty of room for 10 people. House was excessively hot on arrival and everyday during the afternoon (daily temp 80-85F) but cools off at night. There is no A/C just ceiling fans. There is a nice pool but requires much daily cleaning due to abundance of leaves. There was no hot tub despite one being advertised. The lanai was a nice place to hangout. As others have commented, there was a fair amount of construction noise Mon-Fri from next door. There is shore access close by but shore is quite rough and rocky in this area. Sunsets are spectacular from shore. Whales could be seen from shore.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Construction next door.

The house is large enough for 3 families and allows for privacy. Some parts of house are getting rundown. During our stay there was construction going on next door creating considerable noise and dust. It comprised our time at the house. Good location.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for families

Three distinct areas accomodate 3 famlies.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021