The house was perfect for our family to relax and reconnect. Great views and location

This exceptionally well-appointed Puako Beach house is directly on the water. It offers a very private experience, complete with beautiful tide pools in front of the house and visiting turtles that frequent the area. The main house generously provides three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Extensive common areas are well-appointed and welcoming, especially the lanai, which wraps around the ocean side of the house and offers a variety of sitting areas for great conversations (or naps!) The main living room / dining area is spacious, beautifully appointed, and comfortable. The kitchen is extremely well appointed (Wolf induction stovetop; SubZero refrigerator and freezer; food processor, etc.) and comes with a spice drawer and baking supplies, which offer lots of potential for creative morning delicacies or savory late dinners. The TV room easily accommodates gatherings for relaxing around the home theatre. A separate cottage behind the main house offers an exclusive bedroom / bathrooms / small kitchen and sitting room. If a couple in the group needs a little more privacy, this is the spot! It was a delight to be here and we hope to return! It is a gem of a property that assures you will be welcomed with the very best of Hawaii’s hospitality. Aloha!

Our extended family wanted a "perfect" Hawaii vacation after the trials of Covid. We found it at Hale Ama. Snorkeling, kayaking, beachcombing, and turtle watching are great right behind the house! Even saw dolphins and a whale from the lanai! The accommodations are spacious, well-appointed, and comfortable. Whatever your desire, it seems easily fulfilled. In fact, we enjoyed our stay so much, we spent most of our time just "kicking back" and taking in the ocean view, breeze, and beautiful sunsets. We hope to return, and if you go, I'm confident you won't be disappointed.

This is such a beautiful property The house is very well equipped with a great chef kitchen ! But the old Hawaiian feel of the property because of design and art work is just amazing Loved the movie room Spectacular ocean view and sunset. Tons or whales , turtles and great snorkelling just steps from property.

This is such a beautiful property The house is very well equipped with a great chef kitchen ! But the old Hawaiian feel of the property because of design and art work is just amazing Loved the movie room Spectacular ocean view and sunset. Tons or whales , turtles and great snorkelling just steps from property.

Our 3 generation family had a wonderful 2 weeks together in Hale Ama. Hale Ama is a beautiful and comfortable beach house in a perfect location. Plenty of space for gathering, and for quiet time. A great well-stocked kitchen and a colorful picnic table on the lanai, that was our meal time gathering space. Nightly sunsets, whales, turtles! Easy communication with Joe and Holly. Mahalo!

Our 3 generation family had a wonderful 2 weeks together in Hale Ama. Hale Ama is a beautiful and comfortable beach house in a perfect location. Plenty of space for gathering, and for quiet time. A great well-stocked kitchen and a colorful picnic table on the lanai, that was our meal time gathering space. Nightly sunsets, whales, turtles! Easy communication with Joe and Holly. Mahalo!

Words can't do justice to the beauty, peacefulness and warmth of this house and location. We have stayed in many homes and Hale Ama is by far the best. The house is immaculately cared for by Holly (our greeter & caretaker) and no details have been overlooked by the owner -- from a layout that allows people space as well as gatherings around the outdoor porches; comfortable great rooms; beach & lava shores; the kitchen island and wonderful dining table; to the ocean breezes flowing through the house and bedrooms; to all of the little touches, including snorkeling gear and beach shoes, an extremely well stocked kitchen (a coffee grinder & milk frother as well as a Kitchenaid mixer, Vitamix and Cuisinart!). The house was also incredibly well maintained and clean (a bonus in these days of Covid precautions). We also loved the location with the ocean & tide pool walks out the back door as well as nearby beaches for snorkeling and swimming/boogie boarding and nearby Waimea with great dining options away from all of the resorts. A true gem.

Spectacular beauty and welcoming spirit flows through this house along with ocean breezes and sound of ocean wherever you are.

Spectacular beauty and welcoming spirit flows through this house along with ocean breezes and sound of ocean wherever you are.

Words can't do justice to the beauty, peacefulness and warmth of this house and location. We have stayed in many homes and Hale Ama is by far the best. The house is immaculately cared for by Holly (our greeter & caretaker) and no details have been overlooked by the owner -- from a layout that allows people space as well as gatherings around the outdoor porches; comfortable great rooms; beach & lava shores; the kitchen island and wonderful dining table; to the ocean breezes flowing through the house and bedrooms; to all of the little touches, including snorkeling gear and beach shoes, an extremely well stocked kitchen (a coffee grinder & milk frother as well as a Kitchenaid mixer, Vitamix and Cuisinart!). The house was also incredibly well maintained and clean (a bonus in these days of Covid precautions). We also loved the location with the ocean & tide pool walks out the back door as well as nearby beaches for snorkeling and swimming/boogie boarding and nearby Waimea with great dining options away from all of the resorts. A true gem.

We loved our stay at Hale Ama and recommend it HIGHLY. We were two families of 4 w/teens. Saw turtles daily and didn't need to get on the main highway to do incredible snorkling. The house is beautiful and special. A couple little mishaps along the way, but Holly handled them nicely. If you're on the fence, go for it!

We loved our stay at Hale Ama and recommend it HIGHLY. We were two families of 4 w/teens. Saw turtles daily and didn't need to get on the main highway to do incredible snorkling. The house is beautiful and special. A couple little mishaps along the way, but Holly handled them nicely. If you're on the fence, go for it!

This house was really wonderful in all ways. It’s clean, beautiful, roomy and well equipped. The setting is stunning. It’s just a 10 overall.

This house was really wonderful in all ways. It’s clean, beautiful, roomy and well equipped. The setting is stunning. It’s just a 10 overall.

We can not express enough the pleasure we received staying in this well loved home. We stayed for 10 days, and were so sad to leave. Impressed by: the local artwork and finish details of the home, the mango flooring, nano doors, beach location, amazing chefs kitchen, bedroom setup, plus guest house, the lanai, turtles and snorkeling out the front door. Oh, and the sunsets every night. Do yourself a favor and book this place! Thank you Joe! We cared for it like it was our own. Emily + Howard

We can not express enough the pleasure we received staying in this well loved home. We stayed for 10 days, and were so sad to leave. Impressed by: the local artwork and finish details of the home, the mango flooring, nano doors, beach location, amazing chefs kitchen, bedroom setup, plus guest house, the lanai, turtles and snorkeling out the front door. Oh, and the sunsets every night. Do yourself a favor and book this place! Thank you Joe! We cared for it like it was our own. Emily + Howard

This is a fantastic property. Hale Ama isn't just in a wonderful location and a truly beautiful home but the owner and property manager are equally as awesome. As a team the communication between them appeared flawless and made our entry and exit of the home stress free and completely enjoyable for the whole trip. Check in and check out was so smooth and easy. We felt very well taken care of. With the island of Hawaii having so much to offer in a variety of locations we felt very centralized for exploring the whole island. Puako, being north of Kona and out of the city, also added some extra relaxation with some peace and quiet. This property is located on a very peaceful street and we felt very comfortable exploring the area. Its also nice to stay in a home where the owner is very much respected by the neighbors and have wonderful things to say about him. I must reaffirm that the pictures of this house do not do it justice and Hale Ama was more magnificent than expected. We loved being able to open up the entire wall facing the ocean to let the Hawaiian breeze into the home. All amenities worked great and the home was able to offer more than we ever needed at all times. Zero complaints, we had a wonderful stay and yes, handfuls of turtles every single day.

This is a fantastic property. Hale Ama isn't just in a wonderful location and a truly beautiful home but the owner and property manager are equally as awesome. As a team the communication between them appeared flawless and made our entry and exit of the home stress free and completely enjoyable for the whole trip. Check in and check out was so smooth and easy. We felt very well taken care of. With the island of Hawaii having so much to offer in a variety of locations we felt very centralized for exploring the whole island. Puako, being north of Kona and out of the city, also added some extra relaxation with some peace and quiet. This property is located on a very peaceful street and we felt very comfortable exploring the area. Its also nice to stay in a home where the owner is very much respected by the neighbors and have wonderful things to say about him. I must reaffirm that the pictures of this house do not do it justice and Hale Ama was more magnificent than expected. We loved being able to open up the entire wall facing the ocean to let the Hawaiian breeze into the home. All amenities worked great and the home was able to offer more than we ever needed at all times. Zero complaints, we had a wonderful stay and yes, handfuls of turtles every single day.

Excellent constructed and maintained. Beautiful design and decor. Well stocked and supplied with the best house manager. Highly recommend Hale Ama.

Not sure if you can find a better home or location to stay while in paradise! Our family of 8 adults loved this home. Not only was it spacious and beautiful it was also highly functional. The kitchen is equipped with most anything you could desire. There are great gathering areas, our favourite was coffee in the morning viewing whales or watching sunsets on the lanai. Every day we slide the glass doors back and opened the living space to the beautiful breeze and sounds of the ocean. Every night we fell asleep to the sound of the ocean through the screen of the master bedroom lanai door. Best sleep we’ve had in years. Yet there is also enough room to find a quiet corner if you wanted some alone time. The house managers, Peter and Holly, were very gracious and made sure we were well looked after. Dealing with the owner, Joe, was easy and pleasant. We enjoyed the little touches like the water shoes and beach towels provided so we didn’t have to pack our own. We did not have to go far to enjoy the ocean - it’s right out front! We walked the beach, swam with the turtles, snorkeled, kayaked and did some stand up paddle boarding. Sand beaches are a short car drive away. Tearing ourselves away from this house to return home was incredibly hard. We are definitely planing on returning to this amazing Hawaiian home.

This is my second vacation to Hale Ama! This place is so magical that you never want to leave. Every time I walk through the front door I have to stop and just look at the beauty in front of me. The house is so open and breezy with spectacular views from every room. We would start our day with a beautiful walk along the beach. Jump on in the water in front of the house and you will have a swim with the turtles. Everyday! You can walk for miles on the beach! We would get back and cook breakfast. This kitchen has everything and more. Enjoy sitting on the lanai with the beautiful hand painted picnic table that tells it's story. You will have your own by the end of your trip! Puako is a magical place of it's own. It's quiet and friendly with the greatest little General Store just down the street. We would visit "Da Fish House" everyday just down the road and buy fresh fish. There is an outside built-in Viking grill with sear station and sink. Why go out? So much fun...We enjoyed sitting on the lanai every evening watching the beautiful sunsets and then find ourselves dancing under the stars. The stereo system is easy (Sonos) and you can pair with your own playlist or enjoy theirs. If should leave this slice of heaven, there is so much to see on this side of the Island. We loved the Farmers Market in Waimea and the neighboring little towns. I will always have a special place in my heart and soul for the Hale Ama. Words sometimes just can't say enough. I finally put the camera away because it just can't capture the true beauty. I will be back!

Our trip was a reunion for my wife's siblings and spouses. We had seven people there, all of which were around 60 years old and the trip was fantastic. The home and views are breathtaking. I am always reluctant in trusting the pictures the owners provide on their website, but in this case I am pleased to admit that the actual views and the quality of the home were much better than the pictures. My wife and I have been scuba diving at Puako for years and were desirous of staying in Puako. We typically stay in Waikoloa, which has been great; however, we just love the beauty of the reef along Puako and we enjoy a more quite and private setting. We feel this home is one of the most beautiful homes in Puako. We stayed at Hale Ama in February and were able to watch humpback wales from the home. Everyone in our group had a great experience and is certainly a location we will look for in future trips!

Hale Ama is in a beautiful location right on the water in quiet Puako. There is no better place to watch the sunset while savoring a glass of wine. We had some great hikes all around the island. Coming home and cooking fish caught locally that day was a joy. We had our grown "kids" with us with their significant others and each couple had their own, private quarters. It was easy to get together and share time or to go separate ways. We look forward to our next stay!

Hale Ama is in a beautiful location right on the water in quiet Puako. There is no better place to watch the sunset while savoring a glass of wine. We had some great hikes all around the island. Coming home and cooking fish caught locally that day was a joy. We had our grown "kids" with us with their significant others and each couple had their own, private quarters. It was easy to get together and share time or to go separate ways. We look forward to our next stay!

My family voted Hale Ama the best Homeaway house we’ve ever rented! (and we’ve rented many!) The house is homey and elegant at the same time. It was perfect for seven of us, the balance of private space ( each bedroom has its own bathroom) and gathering space was just right. I have to mention the master bedroom shower: it’s the best shower ever! You get to seach the horizon for whales while washing your hair! The house is incredibly well equiped and well maintained. The location cannot be beat, we saw whales and sea turtles daily from the lanai. I highly recommend Hale Ama for the best Hawaiian vacation ever! Thank you!

My family voted Hale Ama the best Homeaway house we’ve ever rented! (and we’ve rented many!) The house is homey and elegant at the same time. It was perfect for seven of us, the balance of private space ( each bedroom has its own bathroom) and gathering space was just right. I have to mention the master bedroom shower: it’s the best shower ever! You get to seach the horizon for whales while washing your hair! The house is incredibly well equiped and well maintained. The location cannot be beat, we saw whales and sea turtles daily from the lanai. I highly recommend Hale Ama for the best Hawaiian vacation ever! Thank you!

This place is the real deal. Probably the best home we've stayed in EVER and we've stayed in many of the best. Simply gorgeous interiors and exterior. It sits on a lava bed steps away from the clear, turquoise blue Pacific. There are numerous, lovely and comfortable places to sit inside and out. All rooms are beautifully decorated with Hawaiian fine art and hand crafted furniture. The kitchen is perfectly stocked with everything anyone could possibly need to prepare a meal. We used the large, well designed, outdoor bbq most nights. The bedrooms are also gorgeous, with comfortable beds, a/c, lovely linens and each one has it's own stunning bathroom. Wait until you see the dining room table. It's huge and sits by the enormous sliding glass doors with incomparable ocean views of sunrises and sunsets. My family and I can hardly wait to return.

We have traveled to Hawaii many times over the past 10 years but we have never stayed in a more beautiful, well equipped and comfortable home. The owners have thought of everything. The location can't be beat with a beautiful lanai, swimming right in front, and turtles galore. Peter and Holly take beautiful care of the home and are available immediately as they live right down the street. This rental is a short ride to dozens of great restaurants, beaches and resorts. We will definitely be back!

This was our first time to the big Island and this property far exceeded our expectation. From the moment you step foot into the house you feel at home. The house is immaculate, the ocean breeze is incredible, and every view out the back of the house is breathtaking. We had plans to go out for several dinners during our time at the property, but with the well stocked kitchen, the covered lanai, and the beautiful sunsets, there was little reason to leave. The snorkeling was great, the bedrooms were very comfortable (they do have ac) we could not have been happier - thanks for sharing this special place with us.

PUAKO PARADISE We have been in this fantastic house for a week, in May 2017. Everything is perfect and works well. The house is decorated greatly and has everything you need. I fall in love with the kitchen’s marble, it’s like a Claude Monet impressionist picture. You can find many books in the owner’s library with lovely pictures of Hawaii, about the history, the petroglyphs of Hawaii, or about the beginning of surfing. You can even find even special shoes for the water, or canoes to go along the coast. If you want to have a barbecue, you will find a big one fully equipped. The house is in sea front line, so the sunsets, everyday different, are the nicest films you can see. You can admire and swim between the turtles, especially at sunset, when they come to rest. Don’t disturb them; they are protected. The garden is perfect, with hammocks in the palm trees, balanced by the sweet Hawaiian breeze and with the singing of marvellous birds; it’s plenty of different kind of palm trees, primaries, mangos and bushes plenty of lovely flowers. This house has been a perfect paradise that we’ll always remember! Catherine and Miquel Serra Gomis – 71 Barcelona- Spain

Beautiful home! Beautiful view! Loved swimming with turtles!