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#16180
Guest House in Friendly Old-School Beach Neighborhood
Guesthouse • Waimea HI United States
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed September 2022
Views 3855
General Overview
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Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
BBQ
Hot tub
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Kayak
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Adventure
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Eco
Beach
Water
Remote
Tropical
Hiking
Cycling
Accessibility
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
About a three-mile long old-school beach neighborhood with nine public ocean accesses. Four world class resorts are fairly close. Mauna Kea and Westin Mauna Kea (previously Hapuna Prince) to the north. Fairmont Orchid, and Mauna Lani Auberge to the south. Good walking, and a very small general store/dive shop about 1/4 mile away.
Puako is a great bike, swim, walk neighborhood.
Nearest airport
KOA (Kailua-Kona) about 35 minutes away. Or ITO (Hilo) about 1 3/4 - 2 hours away.
Getting Around
You'll want your own car, unless you load up on groceries and stay around here -- which is possible. It's just that most people like to explore a bit. We do have a wonderful volcano and national park after all. That's about 2 1/2 hours drive from us. You can ride bikes, or walk, to many snorkel spots, beaches or 2 resorts. You can ride to the other 2 resorts, it's just that it's hillier (up and down) to get to the ones to the north of us. Also, to the south, you can ride to a decent grocery store, and a few good restaurants (the shops at Mauna Lani).
Map of Approximate Location
People Like Us Local Guide
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Feedback
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Do you want the best of the US? Puako on the Big Island of Hawaii, just has to be it! Its tropical, oceanfront, coral reef right out in front, abundant sealife and so peaceful and relaxing and yet close enough to all the amenities you could want without it being in your face. Barbara and Jack's home is so well positioned, and appointed for a great exchange experience. There are gorgeous beaches and rocky bays a short walk or ride away, magnificent reefs to snorkel or kayak, SUP or whatever watersport activities you love to do. There are resorts, food options and shopping nearby if you dont want to spend time in the bigger towns, and the roads to get to Kona and the airport are top notch. We stayed here for 8 wonderful nights and absolutely loved every moment. The home is spacious, beautifully designed, so relaxing and offers a breathtaking view of the ocean—waking up to that every morning was unforgettable. The spa was a true highlight; relaxing in the hot bubbles after a day of exploring felt like paradise. The homes Lanai options are great for spending time soaking up the sun and views or seeking shade and breeze depending on the weather and well set up for outdoor dining. The property has a lovely kitchen garden, which made cooking fresh, meals even more special. The kitchen itself was well-equipped, and the open layout made it easy to move around the space inside. The outdoor shower was a new experience and very much enjoyed after Hawaiis warm days. Jack and Barbara were warm, responsive, and clearly take pride in maintaining such a beautiful space. This has definitely been one of our favourite PLU exchanges to date and Barbara & Jack made it so easy and welcoming for us we so highly recommend a visit to their wonderful part of the world. -
Wow, wow, wow! We had the most amazing time at Barbara and Jack’s bespoke home complete with the most beautiful view nightly of glorious sunsets over the Pacific ocean. The property location is stunning and the guest house is elegant and oh so comfortable. We loved picking tropical fruit from their trees, sleeping with the door open to the breeze, and taking outdoor showers. Located half way between the super fancy resorts and walkable to fantastic snorkeling, their place is the perfect home base for exploring the island. We just couldn’t recommend it any more highly and are so very hopeful we will have the opportunity to return - especially to share another meal with Jack and Barbara who are super fun and perfect hosts! -
Barbara & Jack were wonderful hosts and their guest house in west Hawaii is comfortable and well equipped. They are seasoned exchangers and have the perfect set up. We look forward to returning some day!
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