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Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets!

Beachfront cottage near Mauna Lani Beach

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51560 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Puako Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Puakō Petroglyph Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kamuela

On the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Kamuela cottage, you'll find Puako Beach and Puako Bay. Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Puakō Petroglyph Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Puako Bay - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Puakō Petroglyph Park - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 15 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Market - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets!

Blue Makai has a sense of spaciousness on the property with a large yard and shoreline access. Trees just above the water’s edge offer shade for enjoying the sights and sounds, balmy breezes and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. The spaciousness extends indoors as the two bedroom home boasts 1,560 sq feet of living space.

BEDROOM & BATHROOM
• Bedroom 1: Master Cal-King bed, Ensuite with shower/tub, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan
• Bathroom 2: Tub/shower
• Living room: Twin bed
• Outdoor shower

Hawaii GE & TA tax number 196-550-7584-01

STVR 19-366281

NUC 19-1898

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,560 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TA-182-384-3840-01, 690050260000, GE-182-384-3840-01

Property is also known as

1260-240475

Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets! to the airport?

This cottage is 17.5 mi (31-min drive) away from the Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets! to the beach?

This cottage is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets! to downtown Kamuela?

This cottage is 6.5 mi away from Kamuela.

Reviews

Big Island Blue Makai - Rare Oceanfront 2 BR in Puako, Turtles and Sunsets! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Right on the ocean with easy access to anything you want to do. No central air, but the constant breeze means that's not a problem. I'd stay here again in a second.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay and amazing view

We loved our stay! the view from the porch is amazing and we enjoyed spending most of our time at the house on the porch and the waterfront. Being right on the water was so peaceful and we loved the sunsets every night. The property manager was lovely and she called us before our trip to make sure we had all of the information we needed to find the house and get in, which was great because we actually hadn't received the automatic email. The house had everything we needed including beach chairs, umbrella etc. If we ever go back to Kona we will stay there again - recommend it completely!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B., Tacoma, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of heaven from the first day to the last

We stayed over Christmas break 2024. We arrived and immediately checked out the beach. Saw the tide pools and turtles right away. We were sold. The water was not too rough because of the coral reef break. We usually stay on North shore of Oahu and water is not conducive to all ages and skill levels. This beach accommodated our youngest (9 yr old) to our oldest (70 yr old) and us in between, too!Turtles everyday, fish everyday, an eel on occasion… and whales almost everyday. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms functional. Plenty of towels and linens and toiletries. Fully stocked kitchen. We cooked our Christmas dinner after grocery shopping and didn’t ‘need’ anything that wasn’t there. Large washer and dryer, so next time, we won’t overpack! ;-)Saw the lava spewing from the active volcano, had malasadas from the truck up the road, ‘adopted’ a dog for the day from the humane society near Hilo, shopped farmers markets and resorts- did almost all we wanted to do… but anytime away from the house was time away from ‘our’ beach… and we loved the beach!!!We even went to the goodwill and lucked out and found a Christmas tree!!! A palm tree Christmas tree!!! And a wreath and some stockings! It was as close to a Christmas at home as we could make it! All for about 50 dollars! We dropped off our purchases back at the goodwill before heading home!We’re already trying to plan our next trip back, but the booking calendar is jam packed!We recommend this home 100%
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Makai

This is a classic Hawaii oceanfront home. If you're looking for modern, then this isn't for you. Reminds me of how the Big Island was when I was a child.... which is exactly what we were looking for. Was everything the listing shows it to be. Peaceful location. We would come back to this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Puako Gem

We had a great time. It's right on the ocean, the kitchen had everything we needed for some ambitious meals, and the sliding doors were a pleasure to operate.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronagh H., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Spot!

Loved every minute of our stay. Perfect location. Comfortable and well stocked house. Amazing customer service (shout out to Robbie). And spotless house. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jen m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

Great house, great view, great location, great diving and paddleboarding out front!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Alan S., Janesville, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week

Wonderful little facility with a terrific view. Other than some overcast days, we had a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restorative retreat

Blue Makai was everything we were looking for -- private, beautiful, low key residential street. If you want to be near night life, music, or able to easily walk to dinner or shop at unique local businesses, etc, this is NOT the place for you. The closest places to really purchase food (the General Store is very bare bones) are malls with chain stores in big resorts that are almost 10 minute drive at minimum. That said, its isolation was part of what made it heaven for us. We loaded up on groceries and cooked IN every night, watching the sunset over the gorgeous ocean and lava rock. Terrific host, helpful check in, every desired amenity and incredible location on the water with tide pools, snorkeling and turtles right out the back door!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best home!

I almost hate to leave this review, since I want to return again and again and don't want other people to book it up before me! This is the house I have been looking for in Hawaii. On the water, quiet, a real home. The kids played in the tide pools all day long, we ate every meal outside on the porch, and the management company was easy to work with and responsive. We have stayed in a lot of places in Hawaii (condos, homes, resorts) and this is by far my favorite. Hoping to return next year
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana C., Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded beach retreat with lots of turtles

Great place to stay. There are loads of turtles on the beach every night and a few to swim with during the day. Very secluded, we saw 3 people all week. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

christine m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turtle Beach

Our time in Hawaii at this home was perfect! Everything about it from the home itself, where is was located, incredible snorkeling beaches 5 minutes away and the friendly neighborhood market just down the street made our vacation amazing. But what was truly the highlight was the herd of 30 or more turtles that came to visit and frolic in the water right in front of the home! I can't say enough about our trip. Mary our contact person was spot on with her knowledge of the area and was available when we needed her. The huge porch of the home is where we spent all of our down time. With August being the hottest month the porch provided the shade and the ocean provided the breeze making it ideal for hanging out. And the beds are really comfortable and cozy. Okay I've said enough. Just book this place you won't regret it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

The pictures are 100% accurate. The property management team is excellent. The space is clean, quiet and has everything you need. We were amazed with the location and just loved it. Thank you Mary!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Florin M., Atlanta, USA

Great house

We stayed here for 3 weeks and we had a great time. The ocean is behind the house, the lawn is great for the kids to play and the house very comfortable for our family. A great find!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2019