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.
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This property is a licensed short term vacation rental. STVR 19-351168 / NUC-19-0578 / PL-NUCR-2024-002612
TMK 690040320000
March 29, 2023 -
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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!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of your stay at our VRBO property! We are thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed the spacious accommodations and comfortable outdoor seating options. We take great pride in ensuring that our home is stocked with everything our guests may need, so we are glad you found the kitchen items and beach chairs to be convenient during your stay.It's fantastic to hear that you took advantage of the great location and found some of the best snorkeling on your whole vacation right across the street from the house! Seeing turtles, eels, and manta rays must have been an unforgettable experience. We are honored to be part of your great vacation memories and hope that you'll come back and visit us again soon. Thank you for choosing our property for your stay!
March 23, 2023 -
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by Cindy L
Very spacious and well-equipped home. Our group of 8 was extremely comfortable and had plenty of space. Wonderful outdoor living area, and even though we were steps from ocean-access, the pool was really great to have. Quiet neighborhood, with a small market close by. The host was responsive, and check-in process was very smooth.
Thank you so much for choosing our AirBnB for your stay and taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you found the space comfortable for your group of 8 and enjoyed the amenities such as the wonderful outdoor living area and refreshing pool. We pride ourselves on creating a quiet and relaxing atmosphere and we're thrilled that it added to your overall experience. We're also happy to hear that you found our host to be responsive and the check-in process to be smooth. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future!
February 3, 2023 -
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by Amarie D
We loved the house- there was so much room and extra space. I wish they would up the amount of people allowed to stay because there is plenty of space to fill! The house itself provides that traditional Hawaiian style twist. The fruit plants and trees- SO yummy! Turkeys? Yes please! The location was amazing- a very quick- back road drive to our favorite beach- hapuna. The beach that was somewhat walkable (15 minute walk) was pretty rocky but a beautiful spot (not somewhere I would lounge for the day though). The puako store just a minute or less drive down has a surprisingly diverse selection of goods! The only con I would say would be the lack of beach equipment. they say they have all the beach stuff- but no cooler and no boogie boards (though someone gave us some and we left them there to add to the collection). We go to big island every year and have stayed in a variety of different locations- when someone says beach gear- I expect all the goodies ?
We're so glad to hear that you and your group enjoyed the house and its Hawaiian style twist! We apologize for the lack of beach gear, and we will certainly ensure that more equipment is provided so future guests can have everything they need for a fun day at the beach. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review – we deeply appreciate your feedback! We hope to see you back soon.
June 17, 2022 -
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Home is beautiful! Perfect spot and quite!
by Meghan S
Home is beautiful! Perfect spot and quite! Snorkeling was amazing around the house and plenty of room for lots of couples.
March 28, 2022 -
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Great home for a large group. Wonderful outdoor living space and pool.
by Tom A
October 19, 2021 -
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by Shannon B
Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids - ages 11 & 9) LOVED our stay at Honu Ohana in June of 2021. The property itself is spacious, inviting, clean and very well maintained. There is ample room to spread out and enjoy peace and quiet or to gather for fun and games. While there were just 4 of us, the property really does lend itself to multi-family or large group gatherings. The kitchen is well equipped which made at-home meal prep easy and convenient. Our kids especially loved the pool with water feature and we enjoyed reading on the covered lanai. Wifi was fast and reliable which made working from paradise easy. The location is fabulous - 30 minutes from the airport in Kona and plenty of public beaches for snorkeling and swimming easily accessible. Mahalo to the wonderful hosts for sharing their corner of paradise with us. It was a wonderful experience!
October 19, 2021 -
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So many memories! Meals shared under the shaded breeze of the patio. (A few topical cocktails too.) The good times in the pool. The short trip to the *ultimate* poke bowls. And who could forget — am I allowed to reveal the secret here? — the sublimity of Beach 69.
October 19, 2021 -
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by Andy B
Everything about this place is best left unknown, untold, and unrevealed. But to keep it going you must stay here. Yes! Just keep the details stealthy so we can all have this special spot to ourselves.
October 19, 2021 -
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by Len
We spent a week at Honu Ohana in July 2021 and had a wonderful time. After nothing but lockdowns and restricted travel, it was the perfect getaway. The property is beautiful and spacious, especially with the rarest of features: your own pool! Puako is a magical location along the Kona coast, out of the way enough to be private and quiet but close enough to beaches, restaurants and shopping to be convenient. We highly recommend Honu Ohana and cannot wait to return.
September 12, 2021 -
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Good for families
by Ted A
Three distinct areas accomodate 3 famlies.
August 30, 2021 -
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by Tirah S
The house was beautiful, spacious and had all the supplies and amenities we needed. It made our family vacation so relaxed and wonderful. The pool was wonderful and came with toys and life vests for my kid. The kitchen was so well stocked with cooking implements we ended up cooking the majority of the nights. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space for everyone to hang out together or have some quite time alone. Excellent all around!
April 17, 2021 -
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Spacious and well maintained.
by Siva M
April 13, 2021 -
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Honu Ohana was a perfect place to get our whole family together.
by Jeff
Honu Ohana was a perfect place to get our whole family together. It's an enchanting private compound with very generous family oriented spaces. The address is right across the street from the ocean, and we actually saw the namesake turtles congregating in the tide pools at sunset. It couldn't have been more magical.
Honu Ohana was easily accessible 30 min from the airport, but is located on a single outlet residential street in the Puako district. It avoids the hustle and bustle of Kona and you can really settle in and relax like a local - if only for a week. There is a great choice of local beaches with excellent snorkeling and kayaking opportunities . Fine dining at the local resorts resorts offered the ability to break away from the kids. For the more adventurous there is the potential to explore the island's volcanoes including driving up to the snow on Mauna Kea - we will do that next time!
The place has a large primary kitchen (there are two!) and central dining area, a separate primary TV / living room and tons of well laid out bedrooms. There is an entire pool area complete with waterfall and banana tree forest on the side of the house that the smaller kids loved.
The large front yard is enclosed from the street and as you sip your Kona coffee in the morning from the lanai looking out on the green Hawaii lawn with the tall palms gently swaying overhead you'll find a new happy place at Honu Ohana.
Don't forget to try the artisanal Hawaiian-style donut truck at the highway turn off to Puako!
