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WHALE'S TAIL - Spectacular ocean views! Beachfront in Magical Puako!

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8134 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

WHALE'S TAIL - Spectacular ocean views! Beachfront in Magical Puako!

Combine the sandy beach next to your back yard with the thoughtfully placed windows that give you excellent views from nearly every spot in the house—upstairs and down—and you’ll love the Whale’s Tail for your Hawaii vacation. Not only is the entire ocean-facing wall built with windows, but also an additional row of large clerestory windows above them ensures that the second- floor loft space has ocean and sunset views. The décor throughout the home echoes the beach, ocean, sky and mountain environment: clean white walls, sandy shades of upholstery, blue-gray cabinetry and tiles of sand and sea colors. Original, local artwork—even in the bathrooms—adds to your sense of place in this very special corner of paradise. This home is 'hosted', with the family's residence also on property but the layout was designed for maximum privacy for both homes.

BEDROOM & BATHROOM
• Bedroom 1: Downstairs Cal King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub, double vanity, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan
• Bedroom 2: Upstairs Master Cal King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub, double vanity, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan
• Bedroom 3: Upstairs 2 Queen size beds, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub, double vanity, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan
• Guest Half-bath

Hawaii GE & TA tax number 097-892-3520-01

Property manager

Hawaiian Villa Rentals

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1441 sq ft (134 sq m)

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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 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
Property Registration Number TA-097-892-3520-01, GE-097-892-3520-01, 690060230000

Property is also known as

1260-240484

About the neighborhood

Map
Kamuela, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waialea Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WHALE'S TAIL - Spectacular ocean views! Beachfront in Magical Puako! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WHALE'S TAIL - Spectacular ocean views! Beachfront in Magical Puako!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WHALE'S TAIL - Spectacular ocean views! Beachfront in Magical Puako!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WHALE'S TAIL - Spectacular ocean views! Beachfront in Magical Puako! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Puako Bay and Puako Beach. Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area are also within 3 mi (5 km).

WHALE'S TAIL - Spectacular ocean views! Beachfront in Magical Puako! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary L., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This is a wonderful location, perfect for low-key swimming and also for more serious swimmers and snorkelers. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the beach equipment includes beach chairs, beach towels, a beach umbrella, life vests and aqua socks in both child and adult sizes. There is an extra frig/freezer in the garage, very helpful. Beds are comfortable, sheets and towels very nice. We spent a lot of our time either at the lanai or on the beach in front of the house. All in all it was a great week and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice home in a quiet area. Enjoyed access to the ocean.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Memorable Vacation
We loved our stay at this beautiful property and amazing location. Our entire stay from beginning to end was 5 Stars. Everything we needed was right there including the General Store right down the street which has the best fresh baked cookies! Totally relaxing setting for a perfect "real Hawaii" get-away. The welcome basket of goodies and the welcome note were a very nice touch. We will most definitely be back! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise at Puako
Just a beautiful home and location. Enjoyed the morning sunrises and sunsets. Will return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whales Tail
Beautiful location and wonderful house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on excellent beach
Well maintained, responsive property manager
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven!!
Everything was absolutely perfect! There was room for everyone to have their private spaces and be able to all join together in a wonderful open room and lanai to enjoy treasured family time. The house is incredibly well equipped but if you need anything, Mary is right on it! The beds and sheets were super comfortable. The beauty of the ocean is in full view. It was so incredible to walk right out to the beach and relax or swim or snorkel. Thank you!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zac M., Portland, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way.
Our family has been blessed to be able to travel all around the world and I can say, with certainty, that this is one of the best vacation rentals we have ever stayed in. Amazing location, fantastic property, great communication, and on and on. We will certainly return and hopefully sooner than later.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place
I can’t say enough great things about our stay. Whale’s Tale was fabulous. The home was clean and well outfitted. The layout of the bedrooms was perfect for our family and the home is much larger than what I’d expected from the pictures. The location cannot be beat. It really did feel like we were on a private beach. The snorkeling right out the backyard was fantastic. We saw amazing fish and sea turtles every day of our visit. I actually cried when we had to leave. We will for sure be back. Thank you, 2Papyas!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan H., Ketchum, Id, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent in every way
The perfect house in the perfect location. Very well equipped kitchen with beautiful view of the ocean. We were very lucky to stay in this home.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jake G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay
Everything is better than in the pictures! Great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

susan s., sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Gorgeous view, spacious well stocked home. Quiet location away from crowds. We rented a kayak for the week and enjoyed paddling out to the reef to see many turtles. Nice and close to Hapuna Beach. We loved our stay- hoping to book Whale’s Tail again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth every penny
The house in gorgeous, the view is incredible, the location is perfect, and Mary and the team with 2 Papayas are wonderful. Cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Ocean is Your Backyard!
If you think of the perfect Hawaiian retreat as a peaceful private beach, a crystal clear ocean full of marine life, glowing red sunsets--all enjoyed with family, then Whale's Tail is the place to come! The house is amazing, with an open layout and lots of windows to remind you that the ocean is only steps away. Mary with 2Papayas, who manages the property, was great at communicating from the moment we booked until we departed. The house was thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen and throughout including water toys and snorkel gear in the garage, plus many small "luxuries" like chilled spa towels waiting in the refrigerator that were a perfect refresher after a day at the beach. We couldn't have asked for a better, more relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Beachfront Rental in Puako!
This is an amazing house to spend a week on the beach in. Five us stayed here and enjoyed the snorkeling right off the beach in front of the house. The views are amazing too. A short walk around the sandy point and you can soak in the beautiful sunset. The house was very well maintained with a well stocked kitchen. The bedrooms were spacious too! Mary and the 2Papayas team were a delight. We highly recommend this spot. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation Ever
We just returned from an amazing stay at Whale’s Tale. It was everything we hoped for and more. We swam with turtles right behind the house every day, saw whales from the deck, enjoyed the beach (pretty much your own private beach), the tide pools, snorkeling and swimming. Quick drive to restaurants, shops and excursions. Lat20 delivered kayaks and paddle boards right to the house and we used them every day. Hapuna beach down the street is great for waves and boogie boarding (which the house had for use in the garage). Sunsets from the beach were spectacular. The house had everything we could need from kitchen supplies to beach towels and beach chairs. You never have to leave the property and beach playground. We will definitely return. The 2 Papayas team made the stay perfect with their organization and communication and amazing welcome tray of Hawaiian goodies (including 2 papayas). Thank you for one of the most memorable vacations ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything as expected - which was great!
Photos of the house actually made it seem smaller than it really was. Location was awesome – very secluded and private. House is very comfortable. Service and communication checking in and out was awesome! Will definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even more amazing than I could have imagined
Wow. I am having trouble finding the right words to accurately summarize my feelings about this property. Right from our booking through the end of our stay, Mary and her Two Papayas crew were so friendly, helpful, and fantastic to work with. Their Whale's Tail property was so gorgeous, the location just can't be beat. The house has a great layout that gives each guest their privacy, but has a great common area for everyone to gather, play games, have a meal, or sit and watch the sea turtles pop their heads up in the water just outside the door. We so enjoyed our time in Puako, it was far from the tourism of the bigger resorts, yet still just a 20 min car ride away from groceries, restaurants and activities. Anything you'd ever need is already stocked in the house, from kitchen supplies to beach gear and water shoes and sunscreen. We were traveling with our 2 year old son and found the house very family friendly. He especially appreciated the sand toys that were stocked in the garage. Just, wow! We'll definitely be returning to Whale's Tail for future family vacations!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

melissa s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Island vacation
We (3 couples) had a fantastic vacation at whale's end. The property is ideal. 3 bedrooms with baths and a lovely porch looking out on a practically private beach. Every necessity was taken provided. It was so wonderful to have such nice accommodations while we visited the Big Island. Close enough to lots of places to eat and explore and secluded enough to have a real get away vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
This rental could not have been more perfect, from our own beach spot, to the lovely and large house to the quite neighborhood, not to mention the wonderful snorkeling out our back door! We vacationed with two other couples and this house was exactly what we had been hoping for! We also appreciated being able to do our laundry and having a lot of ingredients needed to cook with, plus the treats left by the staff. We love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

lisa s., Moab UT

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for our family
Great beach access, fantastic air conditioning, quiet secluded location, excellent snorkeling and kayaking right at property, comfortable bedding, fluffy towels. Plenty of beach/water toys provided with unit: coolers, chairs, umbrella, sand mat, beach towels, snorkeling gear, reef shoes, sand toys. Several top-end restaurants and groceries within 15 minute drive. House was not lacking in any category, and we can be pretty picky. We will be returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Island Escape
Our time at Whale’s Tail was perfect. The beach, the house, swimming and snorkeling in the bay were exactly what we were looking for on the Big Island. Mary and her staff were helpful every step of the way. Our family had an age range from 7 to 72 and everyone loved our vacation to Puako!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John K., Lakewood, Co

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation
Amazing property at a beautiful snorkeling beach right out the back door. Everything as advertised and then some.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue G., Arroyo Grande, California (San Luis Obispo County)

Lovely beach house
Great location on Puako bay. There are only a few homes in Puako with a sandy beach and easy access for swimming, and this is a good one! We were able to snorkel from the beach at the house as well as SUP. The bedrooms are spacious and our 5 adults and 2 kids had plenty of room. Kitchen is well equipped and each bedroom has its own bathroom, with a half bath downstairs with access to the outside. The house is stocked with beach chairs, snorkel gear and beach toys. The air conditioning was welcome in those hot kona eves!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019