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PUAKO BEACH ON THE SAND! Infinity POOL and Feel of Old Hawaii!
Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10464.5 sq m
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Puako, HI
- Place, Puako Beach1 min walk
- Place, Puako Bay3 min walk
- Place, Waialea Beach5 min drive
- Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Media room
1 Queen Bed
5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Half Bathroom
Toilet
Media room bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Pool Bath
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
PUAKO BEACH ON THE SAND! Infinity POOL and Feel of Old Hawaii!
Hale Nana Kohola (Whale Watch House) Located in the heart of Puako, offers a tropical retreat that showcases the best of Hawaii and is perfect for a romantic getaway or a family vacation. Escape to the sunny Kohala Coast on the Island of Hawaii. Hawaii's perfect year-round weather allows for your endless summer. Puako is one of the sunniest spots in all Hawaii. This tropical paradise meets the blue Pacific ocean. Hale Nana Kohola frames Haleakala, Maui's highest peak directly from the gorgeous lanais across the reflective HEATED infinity swimming pool.
Hale Nana Kohola is located on one of the most unique spots in all of Hawaii!! Puako is a quiet cul-de-sac street about 3 miles long. Puako is only one of two beachfront communities on a not a through street in all of Hawaii. Puako Beach has an old Hawaiian ambiance. Our entire community is a tropical paradise with only one access. There is only a handful of true beachfront vacation rentals in Puako Beach and Hale Nana Kohola ( the whale watch house) is one of the few.
Swim in the 360° infinity edge heated pool while overlooking the gorgeous lava and coral reef a few feet away.
We offer kayaking, snorkeling and stand-up paddling just steps from the lanai. All of the equipment is provided when you stay at our luxury vacation home!
You feel thoroughly at home, and completely at your best with every imaginable amenity. Designed to inspire, its beauty and connects you with the surrounding environment.
'Hale Nana Kohola' (the Whale watch House) is over 7000 sq ft under roof of architectural masterpiece on the beach in beautiful Puako. Several lanais to lounge around on when you're not at the beach. Kayaking and snorkeling only steps away in pristine clear coral reefs where Humpback whales come to breed.
Our home offers 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms with their own baths, a media room with a bath, an open living, dining and gourmet kitchen area with cathedral ceilings that opens to a huge covered lanai adjacent to the 46' 360 degree infinity pool. Each bedroom, the living and media room, each have a large flat screen TV complete with an advanced audio system. Great care was taken with the landscape, creating a beautiful palm tree oasis on the ocean side. This gorgeously designed home is topped off with a 3rd story 'whale watch' retreat that offers 360 degree view. New mattresses and luxurious bedding in all master and guest bedrooms (Oct 2023).
The swimming pool has direct access from the first floor. For children that are not water safe it is recommended that they wear a life vest when on the lanais in the vicinity of the pool.
Hale Nana Kohola has hosted numerous birthday, anniversary and other family celebrations for the past 10 years. Our house is constantly being upgraded and is in pristine condition. The Hawaiian Polynesian design has a couple of thousand square feet of lanais for amazing indoor and outdoor living.
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Our media room is equipped with luxury chairs and a full bath for ‘overflow’ guests. There is also a Queen Murphy bed in the media room, which converts to the fifth bedroom.
Great care has been taken with the landscape of our beach house vacation rental, creating a beautiful Hawaiian oasis including a hammock stretched between two palms ocean side. This home is one of the few in Puako with a sandy beach right in front complete with the protected ‘lava reef pools’ for your little ones. The ancient Hawaiians have named one of the pools in front of Hale Nana Kohola the “Queens Bath”.
This gorgeously designed luxury vacation rental home is topped off with a 3rd story “whale watch” retreat that offers 360-degree views across the land and ocean from the sunrise over Mauna Kea to the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. One of the rituals at Hale Nana Kohola is watching the sunset from the chairs on the beach. And amazing sunsets they are!
Enjoy the coral reefs where Humpback whales come to breed and give birth, from December to April. The sea turtles reside year round.
This property is compliant with Hawaii State Legislation (HB2078) for vacation rental accommodation Hawaii Tax TA-003-387-3920-01 And general excise tax GE-179-640-8832-01, and STVR-19-368809
On Island Caretaker Nathalie Whitfield
Hale Nana Kohola is located on one of the most unique spots in all of Hawaii!! Puako is a quiet cul-de-sac street about 3 miles long. Puako is only one of two beachfront communities on a not a through street in all of Hawaii. Puako Beach has an old Hawaiian ambiance. Our entire community is a tropical paradise with only one access. There is only a handful of true beachfront vacation rentals in Puako Beach and Hale Nana Kohola ( the whale watch house) is one of the few.
Swim in the 360° infinity edge heated pool while overlooking the gorgeous lava and coral reef a few feet away.
We offer kayaking, snorkeling and stand-up paddling just steps from the lanai. All of the equipment is provided when you stay at our luxury vacation home!
You feel thoroughly at home, and completely at your best with every imaginable amenity. Designed to inspire, its beauty and connects you with the surrounding environment.
'Hale Nana Kohola' (the Whale watch House) is over 7000 sq ft under roof of architectural masterpiece on the beach in beautiful Puako. Several lanais to lounge around on when you're not at the beach. Kayaking and snorkeling only steps away in pristine clear coral reefs where Humpback whales come to breed.
Our home offers 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms with their own baths, a media room with a bath, an open living, dining and gourmet kitchen area with cathedral ceilings that opens to a huge covered lanai adjacent to the 46' 360 degree infinity pool. Each bedroom, the living and media room, each have a large flat screen TV complete with an advanced audio system. Great care was taken with the landscape, creating a beautiful palm tree oasis on the ocean side. This gorgeously designed home is topped off with a 3rd story 'whale watch' retreat that offers 360 degree view. New mattresses and luxurious bedding in all master and guest bedrooms (Oct 2023).
The swimming pool has direct access from the first floor. For children that are not water safe it is recommended that they wear a life vest when on the lanais in the vicinity of the pool.
Hale Nana Kohola has hosted numerous birthday, anniversary and other family celebrations for the past 10 years. Our house is constantly being upgraded and is in pristine condition. The Hawaiian Polynesian design has a couple of thousand square feet of lanais for amazing indoor and outdoor living.
.
Our media room is equipped with luxury chairs and a full bath for ‘overflow’ guests. There is also a Queen Murphy bed in the media room, which converts to the fifth bedroom.
Great care has been taken with the landscape of our beach house vacation rental, creating a beautiful Hawaiian oasis including a hammock stretched between two palms ocean side. This home is one of the few in Puako with a sandy beach right in front complete with the protected ‘lava reef pools’ for your little ones. The ancient Hawaiians have named one of the pools in front of Hale Nana Kohola the “Queens Bath”.
This gorgeously designed luxury vacation rental home is topped off with a 3rd story “whale watch” retreat that offers 360-degree views across the land and ocean from the sunrise over Mauna Kea to the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. One of the rituals at Hale Nana Kohola is watching the sunset from the chairs on the beach. And amazing sunsets they are!
Enjoy the coral reefs where Humpback whales come to breed and give birth, from December to April. The sea turtles reside year round.
This property is compliant with Hawaii State Legislation (HB2078) for vacation rental accommodation Hawaii Tax TA-003-387-3920-01 And general excise tax GE-179-640-8832-01, and STVR-19-368809
On Island Caretaker Nathalie Whitfield
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Amenities
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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
4 kids maximum
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number TA-003-387-3920-01, GE-179-640-8832-01
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Puako
Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course.
Travelling with kids? Consider Manta Ray Point and Great 4-D Movie Ride. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.

Puako, HI
What's nearby
- Puako Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Puako Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Waialea Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
- Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
- Mauna Kea Beach - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - 4 min drive
- Mauna Lani Coffee Company - 13 min drive
- Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - 12 min drive
- Ikena Landing - 11 min drive
- Orchid Court - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Michele Brown
Gordon and Michele Brown have been married for almost 20 years and share a deep love and affinity for the Big Island of Hawaii. Gordon is a successful businessman in the commercial real estate field, and Michele is an author and writer. They both enjoy nature and the outdoors, traveling, adventure, and quality time with family and friends.
Why they chose this property
When we bought this beautiful home from the couple that built it, we felt as if we'd come home! The spectacular beach front location reminds us of old Hawaii. The area is serene, peaceful, relaxing, and enjoyable. Sea turtles are commonly seen and whale season is extraordinary! The community is friendly and close knit, with deep respect for Puako. We're very fortunate to be able to share the treasured experience of being here with others.
What makes this property unique
No need to make arrangements and rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards, swimming gear, beach chairs, and other nominally not supplied amenities. Hale Nana Kohola supplies this necessary equipment for your pleasure during your stay. There are also many amenities in the house such as bicycle cruisers and of course high-speed Wi-Fi. Watch some free movies and enjoy the Sonos sound system to play your favorite music too . Our swimming pool is a heated infinity pool which has direct views of the ocean. There is also an elliptical machine and a few free weights located on the upper floor so you can workout with an incredible ocean view!
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