Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!!
4.9
Outstanding(106 Reviews)Bed and Breakfast in Puako, HI
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this bed and breakfast
Puako Pau Hana is a great place to escape from all your cares! Located in the heart of Puako, you are literally just a few steps to the most beautiful little beach in Puako!
Puako is known for it's magical old fashioned neighborhood feel and remarkable clear water, perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Puako Pau Hana has a great room design, which flows the dining & living room, then beyond to the expansive covered lanai.
The split floor plan features two spacious bedrooms, with a king bed in the primary suite and another king bed in bedroom 2. There are two full bathrooms, all on the ground floor, no stairs!
The home is decorated with antiques, Balinese furniture and local artist painting and artwork.
The expansive covered lanai, with a BBQ & dining area also includes new patio furniture , just kick back and read or take a nap outside in the breezes~
Recently remodeled and upgraded, with new paint, counters, Stainless steel refrigerator with filtered ice maker and cold water in the door, water filter at the kitchen sink, no need to buy bottled water, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and toaster oven, induction cooktops and oven, rice cooker, new large covered BBQ, , you have all you need to enjoy your Hawaii Life!
Just installed Artesian Water Reverse Osmosis water system, no need to buy bottled water!!
There is a wonderful outdoor shower, lots of beach accessories like chairs, umbrellas and ice chest.
The house is two residences with separate driveways and private outdoor spaces, including covered lanai, outdoor shower & laundry.
The hosts live upstairs and are readily available for any questions.
Designed for privacy and relaxation, Pau Hana, lives up to it's name, please come end your day here!
If you are looking for a multiple homes family vacation, the home next door is a twin of ours and is also available to rent!
Mahalo for considering our beautiful home~
Puako is known for it's magical old fashioned neighborhood feel and remarkable clear water, perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Puako Pau Hana has a great room design, which flows the dining & living room, then beyond to the expansive covered lanai.
The split floor plan features two spacious bedrooms, with a king bed in the primary suite and another king bed in bedroom 2. There are two full bathrooms, all on the ground floor, no stairs!
The home is decorated with antiques, Balinese furniture and local artist painting and artwork.
The expansive covered lanai, with a BBQ & dining area also includes new patio furniture , just kick back and read or take a nap outside in the breezes~
Recently remodeled and upgraded, with new paint, counters, Stainless steel refrigerator with filtered ice maker and cold water in the door, water filter at the kitchen sink, no need to buy bottled water, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and toaster oven, induction cooktops and oven, rice cooker, new large covered BBQ, , you have all you need to enjoy your Hawaii Life!
Just installed Artesian Water Reverse Osmosis water system, no need to buy bottled water!!
There is a wonderful outdoor shower, lots of beach accessories like chairs, umbrellas and ice chest.
The house is two residences with separate driveways and private outdoor spaces, including covered lanai, outdoor shower & laundry.
The hosts live upstairs and are readily available for any questions.
Designed for privacy and relaxation, Pau Hana, lives up to it's name, please come end your day here!
If you are looking for a multiple homes family vacation, the home next door is a twin of ours and is also available to rent!
Mahalo for considering our beautiful home~
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Puako, HI
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(106 Reviews)4.9
This perfect cottage in quiet Puako is walking distance from the ocean. Great place for watching the turtles and the surfers. Love the furnishings, the private garden lanai and the fresh fruit from Johnny.
4.9
Place was centrally located
4.9
Hosts were very pleasant and helpful. Great location on the north end of the island.
4.9
We had a wonderful time. There was great access to the coastline and the beautiful sunsets. Quiet and great location, close to all the places we wanted to see. Comfortable furnishings and nice lanai. We ate all our meals outside. We also enjoyed the cat's company.
4.9
Jan and Johnny have created a comfortable vacation home in a wonderful location. We loved the peace and quiet. The ocean across the street. The sunsets. The lanai. And great access to other nearby beaches that were better for swimming. The bikes were also a very welcome addition for nearby travels. Planning a return trip already!
4.9
We loved staying at Puako Hau Hana, great location to get away from it all. Listing was as advertised and we will definatley return. Great for 2 couples who are looking to enjoy the Kohalo coast and not be at a resort.
4.9
Convenient beautiful location, gorgeous beach trails to a calm sorrel in the lagoon, turtles 🐢 sleeping on the beach across the street, nice restaurants on the beach within walking distance, friendly and helpful ownership, nice bath towels, and restful sleep.
4.9
First time in the area. Loved the proximity to the elements. Many beaches within walking distance, turtles, fine snorkeling, historic sites , and a most comfortable home to return to after a busy day! Bed was super comfy and just a titch of AC at night as it was quite warm.
4.9
The location of this home is unbeatable! We had a wonderful time with tide pools in the a.m. and watching the sea turtles & sunsets every evening just steps from the house, then laying on the beach watching shooting stars after the sun went down. House very comfortable, hosts were friendly when they responded
Why not 5 stars? Upon arrival we found that the host family lives on the upper level of this house which was not at all advertised in the listing. We specifically filter for private homes when vacationing and paid a premium price over a condo for that privacy. Initially we planned to overlook it but after 2 days of being awoken by very loud footsteps and noises above our bedroom before 7a.m. I messaged the host to let them know we were unhappy about it. I requested a possible small partial refund for the inaccurate listing/inconvenience of being woken up, but that at a minimum advised them to change the listing and please take extra care to be very quiet the following morning until at least after 8am (we would be flying out that day and needed to sleep in a little to try to adjust back to our time zone). Not only did I never receive a response, but that evening they were using power tools upstairs even beyond 10pm and yet again woke us up walking around before 7am the next morning. Additionally, there was a sugar ant issue in the kitchen, only 2 portable cooktop burners (the listing also says there is an oven but it's a portable countertop one) so don't plan on cooking b
4.9
We enjoyed our stay at Jan & Johnny's home in Puako. We received quick responses to any questions. The location was perfect in the beautiful community of Puako, with beach access right across the street where we were lucky to view several green turtles in their natural habitat. Would highly recommend!
4.9
We'd long wanted to stay in Puako, which is a unique location. It's a bit of an isolated, little enclave which is along the water but still not far to restaurants and resorts.
Jan and Johnny's place is extremely comfortable both inside and out. For divers and snorkelers, the outside shower at the entrance and place to hang gear in the back is great. Lounging both inside and out is very comfortable and perfectly set up for the tropical environment. Local bird life was always entertaining.
The kitchen is convenient and essential items are well stocked.
Jan and Johnny themselves are very welcoming and available for any questions you may have. In one short conversation, Jan gave us several excellent recommendations from food to drink and even to a great shore dive site nearby. I can't imagine nicer hosts.
There is a very convenient local store for this neighborhood which stocks any essentials you may need without taking a long drive. Huge bonus - they rent diving gear! Renting a weight belt and tank was fast, easy and cheap and local!
As for Puako and the location, we'd take the nightly walk of 30 seconds across the road to view the resting turtles and the sunset. There are multiple local shore access points for snorkeling and shore diving. We did one time walk to a local resort (Fairmont) for lunch.
You'll find it harder and harder to leave as time goes on.
4.9
Amazing location, comfortable and quiet. Great beds, space to read and hangout. Great air circulation- fans and air conditioning in the bedrooms.
4.9
We’ve been coming to stay at this Puako Beach rental for over 20 years now, and it never disappoints. The location, cleanliness and true aloha vibe run strong in this sweet cottage and quiet little town. The home hosts, Jan and Johnny, are stupendous folks and attentive to any questions or concerns you might have. The neighbors are wonderful too. Whether you are simply interested in as much beach time as possible or if you’re more intrepid and want to explore this diverse island, it’s all easily done from Puako with day trips to take in all the fun stuff to see and do here on Big Island.
4.9
The house was clean and well stocked. Cooking without a stove was not a problem. Jan and Johnny were great to work with.
Thanks for sharing your property.
4.9
Beautiful, tranquil home in a splendid part of Puako. Owners lived in upstairs and were very generous with loans of ocean gear and suggestions of places to visit.
4.9
We had a lovely stay in Jan's home. The location across from the water cannot be beat. We watched the turtles snooze with our coffee every morning and watched the sunset and whales every evening. Puako is quiet and avoids the hustle and bustle of Kona. Would certainly stay here again!
4.9
Our third visit because: it is comfy … in a terrific location if you want easy access to a variety of water sports … perfect if you like to see the stars at night and love peace and quiet. And last but not least .., great hosts!
4.9
Nice place right across the beach. Air conditioning was great since outside was extremely hot. Place was clean & perfect size for our group.
4.9
Can’t recommend Jan and John enough. Clean, roomy, private, complete cooking facilities and supplies, owner availability, convenience to shoreline and general store, etc etc. Fantastic time!
4.9
We had a great time at Puako Pau Hana. It was very clean and had all the amenities we could need. The house was a 5 minute walk to fantastic snorkeling and across the street from beautiful sunsets. It was away from the crowds, which meant some effort to get to restaurants, but we were fine with that as we just wanted a nice, beautiful place to stay. And it was possible to walk to the restaurants at the Fairmont - only about 15-20 minute walk. Jan was super nice and helpful. We had a great time and would stay there again.
4.9
We had the most amazing vacation staying at this property in Puako. We have been to the Big Island many times but staying here was magical for us. The size of the property was perfect for our family of four with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. We loved the location across the street from endless tide pools, countless turtles, and beautiful sunsets. We loved the peacefulness we encountered, especially listening to the birds in the morning. There was a true neighborhood feel, and Jan and Johnny were such gracious hosts, leaving the lights on when we arrived late, sharing fruit from their yard, and even dropping off homemade lemonade on a hot afternoon. While we were surprised by the lack of a stove and oven, there was an abundance of cooking supplies including induction cooktops that allowed us to eat most of our meals at the property. This is truly a spectacular location and property; it was the perfect spot to start and end our many adventures in the Big Island including proximity to some of the most beautiful beaches.
4.9
Jan’s and Johnny’s rental home is located in a convenient area for beaches, groceries, activities, and shopping. After a day, or evening, of visiting beaches, parks, or activities (we had 3 days of wedding activities), coming ‘home’ to the rental was very relaxing. The house has everything you need, and if you cannot find something, all you have to do is contact the owners. Jan responded ASAP with any questions I had.
At the end of the day, you must walk across the street for the amazing sunset and sea turtle watching. One night, we saw no less than a dozen sea turtles.
When you arrive, make sure you browse the local guide in the living-room. It provides information for everything you need.
I can go on and on about the comforts of the rental home. If you want to feel like you are home while on vacation, I suggest you rent from Jan and Johnny in Puako.
4.9
Comfortable Relaxing Environment
Jan’s and Johnny’s rental home is located in a convenient area for beaches, groceries, activities, and shopping. After a day, or evening, of visiting beaches, parks, or activities (we had 3 days of wedding activities), coming ‘home’ to the rental was very relaxing. The house has everything you need, and if you cannot find something, all you have to do is contact the owners. Jan responded ASAP with any questions I had.
At the end of the day, you must walk across the street for the amazing sunset and sea turtle watching. One night, we saw no less than a dozen sea turtles.
When you arrive, make sure you browse the local guide in the living-room. It provides information for everything you need.
I can go on and on about the comforts of the rental home. If you want to feel like you are home while on vacation, I suggest you rent from Jan and Johnny in Puako.
4.9
The owners are delightful and easy to work with. Our reservation went through easily. The house is private and so comfortable. Sunset is right across the street. Gorgeous!
4.9
I have been here before and look forward to coming back again.
4.9
Perfect spot. We had a wonderful vacation here.
4.9
This place is the best. The beds are first class, the decor is perfectly Hawaiian.
The owners are delightful and easy to work with. Our reservation went through easily. The house is private and so comfortable. Sunset is right across the street. Gorgeous!
4.9
Best location on the island, beautiful, comfortable and secure.
I have been here before and look forward to coming back again.
4.9
Loved our stay
Perfect spot. We had a wonderful vacation here.
4.9
Wonderful hosts and beautiful location!
4.9
Puako home
Wonderful hosts and beautiful location!
4.9
The perfect relaxing vacation!
This is such a wonderful spot in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. My favorite things about the space were it's proximity to the ocean, the neighborhood feel, and the cute decorations. Jan and Johnny are absolutely wonderful and take such good care of their guests! Jan went above and beyond to make me feel at home, and even introduced me to people in the neighborhood. I had everything I needed to cook, to relax, and to enjoy the area. There was even AC in the bedroom which was helpful to cool down at night. I highly recommend Puako Pau Hana to anyone looking to enjoy big island beach life without the resorts!
4.9
Really enjoyed our stay! Jan and Johnny made sure we had everything we needed. We loved the well-stocked kitchen, private lanai and comfortable beds. Thank you for taking such good care of us - we’ll be back!
4.9
Beautiful property and location
Really enjoyed our stay! Jan and Johnny made sure we had everything we needed. We loved the well-stocked kitchen, private lanai and comfortable beds. Thank you for taking such good care of us - we’ll be back!
4.9
Perfect spot in Puako
My 2nd time staying at Puako Pau Hana. I returned for the fabulous location across the street from the ocean, all the amenities provided, the responsiveness and kindness of the hosts, Jan and Johnny, and the peaceful atmosphere of Puako.
4.9
Great home
Beautiful decor, nuwave cooking system. Def recommend!
4.9
Beautiful home
We loved our stay! Perfect setup for two couples. The two bedrooms are on opposite ends of the house. We ate outside in the beautiful backyard every night.
We liked the quiet location of Puako.
4.9
So restful
We have stayed at Puako Pau Hana twice and plan to again. Pefect location for those who like quiet starry nights and early morning birdsong but close to beaches for those who love to surf or swim. Thanks again Jan and Johnny.
4.9
The property was great and we enjoyed the amenities and location. Mahalo Jan!
4.9
The house was lovely and the location is perfect.
The property was great and we enjoyed the amenities and location. Mahalo Jan!
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Puako?
The average price for a rental in Puako is $793 per night. This rental is $99 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!!. Enjoy the water!
Is Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Puako Pau Hana, A Restful, Private Retreat located steps from the water!!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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