Holiday rentals with a hot tub in Puako

I’ve been to the islands around 10 times. This was the most unique experience vs the typical resort. Peaceful and relaxing, but not far from the beach or city. I will definitely be returning.

This was a return trip to this Airbnb. We love this place. Great space. Lots of room. Great views. Hot tub etc. it is a quiet area and private. It is a short drive to anything that you are looking for. Definitely recommend.

Fantastic stay - best place to stay on the Big Island! What an amazing location, with a fantastic view! Private and relaxing, looking out onto coffee trees and the ocean. The place is everything that's promised and more. Great kitchen for cooking dinner if you don't feel like going out, an amazing outdoor shower, a GIANT TV for the times you want to just relax, and outdoor space that's private and tranquil. Everyone I communicated with was immediately responsive, and had suggestions for places to go (especially coffee farms), and responded very quickly. I can't recommend this place enough - we may be coming back again and staying here if it's available again! PS - the frogs: some people may love them, some may not like the noise. I didn't mind them at all at night, and had a white noise app in case they were very vocal (especially after the rain). Never did see one. Oh! And considering it's in the upcountry, no bugs/minimal wildlife, nothing to stress you out!

We highly recommend staying at Santai Cottage. The setting was very beautiful, peaceful and private. We enjoyed having the beach gear, hot tub and option to cook our own meals. Lots of windows and covered porches for a true indoor/outdoor living experience. We had everything we needed for an excellent stay. Thank you Karen, you were a great host!

We had a wonderful 7 day stay. Our 3 boys (16, 13, and 10) spent hours on the diving board and in the pool. Sandra’s place had everything we needed for beach trips, including beach chairs, wagon, umbrella, cooler and beach towels. I was so happy to have a washing machine to wash out the sandy towels and suits after our beach trips. It was a 5-10 minute trip for Costco,-target and Walmart and a 30-40 minute trip to Hāpuna Beach (don’t miss the Malsada stand on the highway on your way). We would come back to the house to cook supper, swim more in the pool, and watch the sunset from the beautiful yard. We also got a lot of use out of the basketball net in the driveway, and volleyball net in the side yard. Sandra was extremely helpful with all aspects of our stay, including local recommendations. Would definitely stay again if on the Big Island!

This is a beautiful and immaculate home. Very spacious and accommodated our whole family for my son’s 30 birthday, I would come again!

Genuinely fantastic. The location up on the mountan was lush, cool, and beautiful. It was everything we wanted. The house was large, open and comfortable. We loved listening to the coqui frogs at night. Really, I cannot overstate how absolutely lovely and peaceful the property is. There is a fantastic coffee plantation just around the corner, and we also enjoyed hiking the forest reserve trail nearby. Food, shopping, etc... is not actually far away either. The house is the perfect sweet spot. Coming back to the coolness of the mountain after the warmth of the coast every day was amazing.

We loved our stay in Kukuihaele. The proximity to both Honokaa and Waimea was so convenient. Loved the local restaurants that were recommended by the host and found a few gems of our own. The local fruit stands were a great place to stop on our way back to the house after a day of adventure. We walked to the Waipio Valley Lookout from the house and enjoyed a scenic drive to Hilo for the Sunday Farmers Market, while stopping at some waterfalls along the way. Avocados from the tree on site were large and delicious. We did experience some evening noise from the neighbors’ dogs barking our first few nights, which was unfortunate, but that resolved by the middle of our stay. The sounds of the birds and frogs singing and the cattle lowing were a welcome reminder of the nature that surrounded us. Not to mention the ocean view was fantastic! Overall we loved our time here, falling in love with the area and the old Hawaii feel of it. Thanks!

Great stay! The place was well kept and clean. The beach gear made available to us was really handy. A short drive to some of the most beautiful beaches and close to food and coffee. Experience was great. Will be back!

The area was beautiful, beach, shopping, movie theater, resturants, and much more all walkable. The villa overlooks the golf course quiet and peaceful. The owners everything you need for a great visit to the beach, If you don't mind staying about 20 minutes from Kona, it's a great place to stay

We loved this place. Beautiful surroundings, condo was very clean, less than a block from seashore park that had good snorkeling and lots of extras to go to the beach. The kitchen was well supplied with cookware. We didn’t go to the pool there but it looked nice and private. It doesn’t say it in the listing but it has a great master bedroom with bathroom and a king size bed. It has a set of twin beds in the other bedroom and a fold up mattress to accommodate 5 people. I would recommend and stay here again.

good location right next to a good shopping complex with reasonable pricing

The balcony was very nice with all the birds in the morning chirping away. The kitchen was clean and had all we needed. The bedrooms were clean and neat. The complementary beach chairs we very helpful so we did not need to rent or buy them. Location is also great near very nice beaches. Especially the A bay. Thank you for having us. It was a great experience.

Great stay on the Big Island! This was our first time to this island and we weren’t sure what the best location would be. The Golf Villas at Mauna Lani was perfect. We split our time between beach days and day trips to Volcanoes National Park, Hilo and Kona. The Villa was a great space for the 5 of us. Loved having the lanais as they were our favorite morning coffee spot. The villa was spotless when we arrived. Check-in instructions were perfect. The place was fully equipped with all the kitchen supplies, bath towels, beach gear we needed. Allyson coordinated with Chelsea who did our Costco and grocery store shopping prior to our arrival. This was a huge help as we arrived on a holiday weekend after stores closed. Allyson was extremely responsive with timely answers to questions. Her Digital Guidebook was a great resource. Loved the private beach at the resort, Waimea Farmer’s Market, Fair Winds Snorkeling tour. Would stay with Allyson again. Highly recommend!

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful vacation home in Hawaii! The house was incredibly comfortable and well-equipped with all the amenities we needed for a relaxing getaway. The air-conditioning worked perfectly, which was much appreciated after long days in the sun. The pool is just steps away from the house, and we used it every single day. Even better, the home comes stocked with any and all pool and beach gear you could possibly need—coolers, chairs, umbrellas, snorkels, boogie boards, and more. It made heading out for the day so easy! One of the highlights was the access to a private beach club, which is just a short drive away. Dean was an excellent host and left a thoughtfully curated list of recommended restaurants. We visited most of them, and they were great! Our favorites were Tommy Bahama, Canoe House, Merrimans and Miller&Lux. We would absolutely return to this beautiful home. It had everything we needed and truly made our Hawaiian vacation effortless.

very comfortable and beautiful home. we spend a wonderful holiday here. It's so convenient to have access to the Mauna Lani Beach Club. The beach is impressive. and the water is calm and suitable for snorkeling.

Very unique experience. You are actually right in a jungle. With that you have some animals, insects, and noise. We had a small mishap with the ceiling when we first arrived but the hosts quickly took care of it and upgraded our rooms. The jungle rooms are a bit louder at night with the frogs and smaller compared to the other sites in the facility. Overall cool place and great hosts

We loved our stay at Caroline and Scott’s cabin—it felt like we were staying in a botanical garden! The property is absolutely beautiful. We especially enjoyed the expansive front porch, the wood-burning stove, and the hot tub surrounded by nature. We’re already talking about another trip to the Big Island and staying with Caroline and Scott again. They were incredibly friendly hosts, and their rentals (both the cabin and the cottage) are conveniently located near everything the Kona Coast has to offer. We think their vacation rental is a great value!

Manta Soul was a beautiful place to stay with lots of thoughtful amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and eating breakfast in the garden outside the communal kitchen. The property is very close to lots of beaches and other fun things to do in the South Kona area.

My husband & I stayed at this Airbnb for our honeymoon, and it was a perfect place to stay in and relax, or go out from and explore. The views from the windows & the property itself are stunning, and the place itself was very clean & cozy. The hot tub was also kept very nice, and we enjoyed using it. Would recommend this place for your stay in Kona!