Vacation rentals with a firepit in Puako

Joe’s place was our favourite Airbnb we have ever stayed in. The place is modern, clean and spacious. Joe has gone out of his way to cover every little detail. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Kona!

We can’t say enough about Jane’s place, and the incredible time we spent there. The home is lovely and exactly as described, well equipped, and a full stock of beach chairs, snorkels, etc., to make your stay special. The back deck - the one you see in the pictures - is so incredibly beautiful and relaxing. The first night we arrived it rained for a while in the late afternoon and the sounds of the tropical rainforest was like a concert of nature. And our friends the sheep were cute and loved eating the leaves from our hands. Jane and Jim are also some of the best AirBnb hosts we’ve ever had. We can not thank them enough for their responsiveness, flexibility, advice and for simply being two of the nicest people you will ever meet. We even fell in love with their little dog Bella, so much so that she came over the last evening and spent the whole night with us, cuddling on the couch and sleeping with us. We miss her already!

Naomi’s place is beautiful, peaceful, and spacious. The lanai is an exotic and fun feature and the house is full of character. Tropical frogs serenade at night time while the morning starts with beautiful bird song and a view of the ocean. Meanwhile, beaches, restaurants, and shops are only a 5-10 minute drive away. When you stay in the house though, you feel as though you have escaped the hustle and bustle of day to day life. I stayed here with my wife, two young children, and in-laws. It was a fantastic time and I will always remember it!

We had a wonderful four days at Jill's Mermaid Studio. Jill was out of town but Jason and Brian helped us with our every need. We enjoyed her friendly cats and chickens that greeted us in the yard. The outside shower is really cool! We walked the path to watch the sunset each evening. Manini Beach just a couple minutes walk around the corner is maintained by local conservation group so is super clean, and has an easy spot to get in the water to snorkel. We rented a kayak from Ehu and Kai ($80 for a double ocean kayak for 5 hours) to paddle over and snorkel at the Captain Cook Monument. If you want to do this it is very easy to sign up and pay right on their website and meet them at the landing just a block from Jill's place (other direction from beach). They provide a dry bag and life vests. Rent snorkel gear from them or bring your own. You can't land the kayak at the monument so you just pull it around behind you with a rope while you snorkel which was no big deal.

Had a really enjoyable few days stay at the house. This is clearly a house with lots of love, history and almost feels like you're staying with family. Lots of character and very traditionally furnished with unique furniture, artwork ect. Very much suits someone looking for a true Hawaiian experience off the tourist trail. The outdoor area is beautiful and the view is incredible. The hot tub is a nice addition and great for star gazing at night. The kitchen is well equipped with all cooking equipment you would need and the bbq outside was a great. We were slightly worried about the lack of a/c but as the sun goes down, you get a lovely cool sea breeze throughout and we wouldn't have needed it anyway. There is loads of wildlife around the house and area, very pieceful. Thank you

We had a spectacular stay. The home is located near the best beaches on the big island as well as resorts if you want to grab a day pass. It’s located equally between Kona and Hilo with easy access to the north of the island. The home is stocked with everything you would need for an island vacation, with access to grocery stores and restaurants within five minutes. The longest trip was to the volcano, but we did it easily in a day trip. Jeff was very responsive and his listing is full of recommendations. I truly cannot recommend this home enough. If I could build a replica where I live, I would. It’s truly an oasis. My kids and I absolutely loved it. Jeff really thought of everything in the home that you would need. As a bonus, the internet was perfect for movies after a long day of adventures. There’s a beautiful sunset view from the deck and master, as well as a water fountain that is the best way to start and end the day. 100/10 stay!

I booked this place based upon the 5 star rating. I was not disappointed. Fabulous property, well appointed, & comfortable beds. We could travel easily and visit the northern part of island. I would highly recommend. You will not be disappointed!

Chris’s place was wonderful! The view from the great room is spectacular: full view of the ocean. So amazing to wake up to the view. We enjoyed the pool and dinners out on the deck. Lounged on the huge couch and watched movies at night. Used all the beach stuff available. The place was fully stocked. They went above and beyond to accommodate us. We couldn’t find a coffee maker or grinder( they had an espresso maker and keureg, but we were used to an old fashioned pot!) So they went out and bought them and delivered to our door within an hour. Quite the service! We would recommend this place in a heartbeat!

Wow! All I can say is Wow! It was a beautiful place with the most amazing views of the ocean. The best breeze comes in the open windows. The outside patio was almost my favorite part. It was wonderful to sit out there with the lights off and listen to nature. My favorite part was a lovely young girl, who lives on the top floor, that talked to my sister and I, and picked some “Flowers” for us. The space is extremely clean. We cooked a few meals with ease cause all that the kitchen offers. The bathroom was small but perfect for us and water pressure was just right. Couch bed and bedroom bed were nice and comfy. It was nice knowing that there were plenty of beach towels, beach chairs and a small cooler for us to take to the beach. Being able to wash our beach stuff when we got back was a huge bonus.I would highly recommend this place for a family with children. Don’t pass this one up. I would stay here again and again.

we were very happy with our stay. The unit was quiet and spacious and the kitchen was well stocked. We had everything that we needed. There were several pools at the complex and a fitness area which was great. Across the street there was another resort (outrigger) with 2 restaurants and they also had a market on weds and friday with other options for food and drinks ! The grocery store was only a 5 min drive away and there was also a couple of restaurants near there. Downtown is about a 20 min drive. There wasn't much for beach access or walking paths near here so that is just something to note if you really like that. There was a waterfront walking path near the outrigger but it is short and it was closed during our stay because of the big waves. Other than that, it was perfect.

I recommend this stay ! There's privacy, private parking, no issues. Great communication!

Spacious and well stocked Airbnb. Really nice touches with a few snacks and drinks provided and plenty of towels and kitchen amenities. The place is a bit dated but clean and the main bed was very comfortable. The pullout sofa in the living room is extremely uncomfortable if you’re planning to have anyone sleep there. I didn’t reach out to the host about it so maybe they could have provided a foam topper or something else for it. If you’re looking to have anyone sleep adults sleep out there I would check with the host to see if they can provide something to make it more comfortable since it was harder than a futon to sleep on. Overall good value for the price and convenient location.

This place was perfect for my family of four. The unit was very clean, very spacious and had everything we needed. We were able to walk to restaurants and shops. The pool areas at the resort were great and not crowded. Staff at the resort were very friendly and helpful. Tim was able to arrange this place for us very last minute and all went very smooth. Would definitely stay here again.

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.

Spooky - in all the right ways! We rented this cabin as a quiet place to enjoy our 15th wedding anniversary. It was exactly what we wanted: quiet, private, lovely and relaxing. And because we are both into the mystical, the paranormal, and the spiritual - we were also very intrigued by the inherent spookiness of the place! The cabin is big and dark and because we arrived close to dark, it was very reminiscent of The Shining. lol! We were grateful for the caretaker Doug’s presence that night! He was very friendly and helpful in assuaging all our ghost-filled thoughts. Ha! Of course, the following day when the beautiful sunshine and the steady breeze flowed in the open windows, we saw the place for what it really was: a lovely cabin in the woods. We really enjoyed being able to rent such a big place for just the two of us. The architecture alone is worth the stay… so much to look at! We are local so we weren’t there to go to beaches and see waterfalls. We got exactly what we wanted!

We booked the entire property for our group and we had an amazing time! It was great to wake up to the chickens, cows and birds singing. Silvia and Olivia were fantastic with whatever we needed- which wasn’t much. Would stay here again for the same discounted rate.

One word to describe this property was “breathtaking!” I didn’t realize I was getting a jungle resort! This property had character at every stop…cabin, private lanai, hot tub, pool, sunrise/sunset deck with ocean view, outdoor kitchen, outdoor showers…. I enjoyed watching the wild pigs and roosters frequent our fenced in view, as well as petting Psych (one of many) tame cats. We enjoyed eating fresh mango and bananas off the trees! We look forward to bringing our entire family back to this home away from home! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us! Hands down this property beats any condo or resort with it’s charm and island feel!