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BIG ISLAND PLUMERIA COTTAGE Perfect Couples Getaway in Magical Puako! New AC!

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2970 sq ft

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Kamuela, HI
  • Popular LocationMauna Lani Resort Golf Course9 min drive
  • Popular LocationHapuna Beach State Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationMauna Lani Beach17 min drive
  • AirportKamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)32 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 PLUMERIA COTTAGE Perfect Couples Getaway in Magical Puako! New AC!

Plumeria Cottage offers a vacation of ease indoors and out. Compact yet perfectly proportioned in the vintage beach style, it is a delightful combination of convenience and charm. And, with a roomy, sunny lanai and large shaded grassy yard, it becomes quite spacious. An outdoor-shower room with laundry and plenty of room for beach items and for drying wet towels and bathing suits keeps the indoors comfortable and relaxed. The nearby shoreline access is a short walk away. The cottage also has air conditioning.

There is another home on the property occupied by our long-term tenant & his dog. He will be very respectful of your privacy & quiet enjoyment of the home during your stay.

Hawaii GE & TA tax number 020-399-9232-01

STVR-19-363367

NUC-19-1416

Property manager

Hawaiian Villa Rentals

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 970 square feet

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Property Registration Number GE-020-399-9232-01, TA-020-399-9232-01, 690060390001

Property is also known as

1260-240471

About the neighborhood

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this cottage is by the sea. 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 check out Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Great 4-D Movie Ride and Manta Ray Point are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 9 min drive
  • Hapuna Beach State Park - 14 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 16 min drive
  • Mauna Lani Beach - 17 min drive
  • Waikoloa Beach Golf Course - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kona Tap Room - 21 min drive
  • A-Bay's Island Grill - 19 min drive
  • Lagoon Grill - 21 min drive
  • Island Vintage Coffee - 18 min drive
  • Island Hopper Taproom - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BIG ISLAND PLUMERIA COTTAGE Perfect Couples Getaway in Magical Puako! New AC! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BIG ISLAND PLUMERIA COTTAGE Perfect Couples Getaway in Magical Puako! New AC!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BIG ISLAND PLUMERIA COTTAGE Perfect Couples Getaway in Magical Puako! New AC!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BIG ISLAND PLUMERIA COTTAGE Perfect Couples Getaway in Magical Puako! New AC! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Puako Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Puako Bay and Waialea Beach. Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Great 4-D Movie Ride are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully appointed.
This place is better than described or photographed. Lots of nice amenities and ample supplies of everything you might need. Lovely and comfy bed and linens. We especially enjoyed the outdoor shower! Snorkeling and sunsets across the street was amazing! Only thing that would be great to add is bicycles! We will be returning!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Quintessential aloha Hawaii!! No resorts just beach, beautiful foliage, birds chirping and singing and turtles!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon s.

Liked: Cleanliness
plumeria and mock orange
Sweet retreat
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach and Sun!
Cute and cozy cottage with all the amenities of home! Wonderful place and location to many great beaches and close to the Waikaloa village shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plumeria Cottage
Wonderful little property for a couple. Complete kitchen, bbq, washer/dryer. Beach towels, umbrella and chairs! Close to lovely beaches, snorkeling. Shopping not too far away in Waikaloa. Loved our week here
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Cottage
Very cute cottage with all the amenities! Short walk to the beach, sunsets, turtles, great neighbors! Loved the outdoor shower! 2Papayas staff incredible!! Thank you for a lovely week at The Plumeria Cottage!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rande F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic Hawaii
Very nice. Let me know when you are ready to sell this cottage. If the price is right, I would like to be the new owner. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything Was Just Right
This rental was perfect for my wife and I. We love Puako and easy drives to beaches close-by. We walked just across the street for sunsets with turtles coming to rest right on the beach. There was a great snorkeling spot just a 4 minute walk away! The rental was clean, well-appointed, spacious for 2 or 3 adults, and Mary and staff a 2Papaya were very helpful and friendly! Highly recommended!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
The 2 Papayas team was great, excellent communication and the house was darling.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It has it all
Our last 5 days on the big island were spent here. It had everything we needed. The kitchen was very well equipped. Loved the spacious lanai, the outdoor shower, comfortable seating in the living room. A/C in the bedroom was absolutely necessary as it was very hot during our stay.The bed was super comfortable. Our neighbor,Kozy, was very helpful in pointing out the nearest and best beaches. Daily snorkeling within a five minute walk was wonderful. We especially loved Beach 69, a small, sandy beach that offers shade. just a 5 min drive away, When we return to the big island this is where we will stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C., Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful escape in Puako
We're so glad we were able to stay in Plumeria Cottage for five days, though really we should have booked it for at least a week. The house is perfectly set up for a short or long-term stay, with a well-equipped kitchen, generous supply of towels, fast WiFi, and of course that wonderful outdoor (but very private) shower. The location is outstanding. In just five minutes, you can walk to an amazing snorkeling spot near the end of the Puako Road. From there, you can pick up the Ala Kahakai, a shoreline trail that extends up and down the coast, and walk 15 minutes south to the Fairmont Orchid (and beyond). You can also pick up the Ala Kahakai at the boat ramp on the north end of Puako and hike north to Beach 69, Hapuna, and beyond. Of course you can drive to these places too, but one thing that made Plumeria Cottage so special for us were these unexpected walking options. Another thing was the prompt and thoughtful communications and great local tips from the property manager, Mary, and other 2Papaya staff. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Plumeria Cottage
The property was very comfortable, exceedingly well supplied with everything from kitchen ware to beach chairs and toys. The house was exceptionally clean, one could tell it is a matter of pride for the housekeepers. Only downside was it was a bit warm from 1-4 ish, despite fans and air conditioner. That really did not present a problem as we did our water sports and touring during those hours. All in all a great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jordan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Charming little house. Management was attentive and friendly. Puako is great.
We had a great experience. The main part of the house can get pretty hot without AC but the bedroom has an AC unit and gets cool. The outdoor shower is great, the house is stocked with everything you need, from boogie boards to meat thermometers! #protectpuako
Stayed 12 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
This little corner of the island is very nice. We really enjoyed snorkeling and the turtles. Mary very thoughtfully welcomed us with an anniversary surprise. It was our 32nd😊. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Al H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Spot
Terrific cottage. Very comfortable, old style Hawaiian. Well furnished. Quiet and restful.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cat J., Concord NH

Liked: Cleanliness
THE BEST rental experience
I was so impressed with this rental in so many ways - the quality of the furnishings, the variety of supplies and the abundance of stock. Towels galore, best stocked kitchen ever encountered and the comfort was beyond my expectation. The location is quiet and convenient to beach park, beach trail, stores, etc. I could have stayed much longer but with 2 weeks here I really got a long over due, relaxing vacation that rejuvenated me. The cottage has a very unique Hawaiian feeling that one doesn't find at the vacation condos available in abundance and that was what I was seeking....aloha. This is aloha. I've also been snorkeling for years and spend a good amount of years in Hawaii over the years but the snorkeling out of the Puako beach park was the best, bar none. And I could walk there! In addition, I've been renting from homeaway, VRBO and others for longer than I care to admit and have virtually always had good experiences but this beats them all hands down. Mary and the 2 Papayas staff made all the difference. I got an advanced call in the event there were questions, we were greeted at the property at a very late hour (and he was standing by the road with a flashlight waving me in for landing!), was delighted by the ripe papayas waiting for me along with the gift bag and their overall communication was so professional and friendly. I was very impressed and felt appreciated, not just another renter. Thank you Mary, Sean and owner - Bravo!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and stylish Hawaiian cottage
Located in Puako on the Kohala Coast, between the Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea Hotels, known for amazing restaurants, it’s a perfect location for relaxation away from the tourism of Kailua/Kona. The cottage is artfully decorated in Hawaiian style carried further by the lovely linen sheets on that oh so comfortable bed. The cottage has virtually everything one might need to enjoy your visit including beach equipment for your ventures to stunning Hapuna Beach and beyond. Did I mention the outdoor shower, an indulgence rarely found outside the tropics? We loved this cottage, the large outside deck and grill, the birds we heard every morning and the Hawaiian green sea turtles found along the shoreline of Puako. I was sorry to leave and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Puako Dream Come True
From the moment we arrived on the lanai, the Plumeria Cottage was beyond our expectations for a cozy beach home, just steps from the lava-framed beach, turtles, warm waters, and total relaxation. It was immaculately clean and well-maintained, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a lovely stay. The outdoor shower was a highlight after a long day at the beach. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and great host
Plumeria cottage is a wonderful property. Though it may appear to be a small cottage, it is spacious by Hawaii standards and even more spacious when considering that it has a large lenai with a dining table with chairs for dining plus chairs for sitting. It was a great place to sit and have coffee in the mornings while being graced with visits from native Hawaiian birds. Everything inside (and outside) the cottage was in excellent condition and we really enjoyed the use of the outdoor shower. The bed was extremely comfortable and sleeping was made even more comfortable because the bedroom was equipped with a window a/c unit. It is situated in the middle of Puako and it is just a short walk to the ocean and a beach that that sea turtles seem to have chosen as one of their favorite spots. The cottage has everything you need for your stay in Hawaii, including boogie boards, beach towels, snorkels, fins, beach chairs, umbrellas, and small coolers. The inside Mary and the staff of 2Paypayas were great hosts. Our flight arrived late and we were given alternative phone numbers to call in the event we needed assistance (we didn't). The staff followed up with us the next day and again before check out. They went out of their way to meet our every need, including offering us the use of their outdoor shower (at the General Store) after we had checked out of the cottage. That gave us the opportunity to spend our final hours on the beach before catching our evening flight. There is little doubt that this cottage will be at the top of our list of choices when we return for our next Hawaiian vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Perfect little cottage for two!
My husband & I enjoyed our stay at Puako Plumeria Cottage -- it was perfect for the two us. Very clean & well-stocked (including the little kitchen) and nicely decorated with local Hawaiian art. This was our 2nd stay in Puako which is well-located for exploring the north side of the island. Loved my morning walks across the way along the tide pools with the turtles swimming and sunning on the rocks. Nice snorkeling at beach at the end of Puako Road. I think the outdoor shower was my favorite part of the house! We would definitely stay at Plumeria Cottage again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Wonderful
Everything was perfect for us. A simple, quiet, clean, petite house close to the reef. Big thanks to the owners for sharing their special little place in paradise with us.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Nice place close to great snorkeling
The Cottage was perfect for our stay. It has everything you need for your stay and having the outside shower made it easy to rinse off after snorkeling in the best spot in the area which is just a short walk away, and there is usually very few people there! There was construction going next door, but we were gone by the time they started and finished before we got back. This is our 4th time staying in Puako and it is our favorite place on the Big Island. Mary and her staff are very helpful and attentive. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Lovely cottage & very close to beach
Found this gem at the last minute for a five night stay. Had more than everything that we needed. Two minute walk to beach with great sunsets and resting turtles. Five minute walk to where the locals dive and snorkel. Excellent outdoor living space where we enjoyed all our meals. Super clean. Will definitely refer others. I was disappointed with getting stuck in a loop on the vrbo site during booking that required me to pay an extra $59 for an insurance that I did not need and the homeowner also did not require. To top it off vrbo will not give me a refund! If this is how vrbo works all the time I will not be using them again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Betsy E.

Awesome cottage near the beach!
We loved the quiet street, close to beaches and activities! The turtle sanctuary just across the street was absolutely amazing! Watching the turtles and sunset was the best!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Sheryl H., Ferndale, Wa

The website photos were very accurate. Very comfortable and charming. Location is great!
The cabin location on Puako Beach Drive is so tropical and quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018