Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Puako

Great place to stay way from all the noise of Kona. Woke up every morning to birds singing. Beautiful view of the ocean from the back porch, saw whales close to the beach. Overall, the home was as advertised and was worth the cost. It was more home than my wife and I needed for this trip, and could comfortable support three couples if desired. The host was responsive to our messages and very friendly. I plan on staying here again if given the opportunity.

This was quite a charming place with supportive hosts. We enjoyed the frog song but some may find it loud. The property is rich in design elements and immersing you in the out doors. Local recommendations and flexible hosts made for an overall good experience.

Upon arrival, the hostess was extremely quick to answer a question I had. The home was easy to find and located close to town, which met our needs perfectly. The house was immaculate and cutely decorated with local touches. My only suggestion to potential renters is to only bring 1-2 vehicles since parking is limited and you share a driveway with another home. We had 3 cars and it was a tight squeeze, however, we made it work. I would definitely rent this home again for my next visit to Kona!

Our family's stay at Joe and Anna's home was excellent and perfectly set up for our three-generation group to enjoy a relaxing stay. The home has ample and comfortable indoor/outdoor communal space, was super clean, and is kept cool by fans throughout (and AC in bedrooms). Joe and Anna are very responsive hosts and have really thought about all the details. We really appreciated all of the thoughtful touches that made it super easy for us to explore the island (snorkelling gear, beach towels, chairs, and more) and the well-stocked kitchen. It was great to be in such a quiet and convenient location, with easy access to the nearby shopping centre with a grocery store and restaurants, and beaches/activities. This property is a real gem, and we hope to come back again!

We had a wonderful stay in this very private secluded location with great views and sunsets. It was peaceful yet within 15 min of town and activities. We spent a good amount of our time on the covered porch-such a delight to hear the birds, frogs and feel the cool breeze- it was always about 10 degrees cooler than town. Only caution is to make sure stove fan is on before cooking, the smoke alarm is very sensitive. Overall a great place and would definitely stay again.

We really enjoyed our stay here at the plantation it was so peaceful. Such a great place to stay at. Would love to come back in the future. Thank you sue for everything!

Beautiful home and pool with water features. 10/10!! Also this home has the best landscape I've ever seen at an Airbnb. Everything else is impeccable. Friendly host. I would love to come back again!

We enjoyed our stay at Susan's place. It was very clean, kitchen was well equipped with new appliances including a dishwasher. A few steps away is a room with washer and dryer which made it easy to travel with only a carry on. There is a gas grill on the deck if you'd like to barbecue. The house is a bit south of the center of Kailua Kona which makes it more quiet at night. It's directly across from Magic Sands Beach and there's another larger beach with more sandy area about a mile to the south. A few minutes drive to the south is the Keauhou shopping center with a KTA supermarket, with very friendly employees. If you drive further south, stop at the South Kona Fruit Stand, with an ever changing assortment of fruits that we can't get here in the Northeast. We'll definitely consider staying here again next time we come back to Hawaii island.

Super nice place, simple, quiet, well-provided and thoughtful. The location was surprisingly central in Kealakekua, but just down the hill enough to be quiet. Close to groceries, restaurants, a great coffee/breakfast place, and a poke/seafood cafe. Though there are neighbors in the adjoining units, they seemed clearly quiet and unobtrusive. Lots to do in the area, too, or an easy enough drive into Kona or down to Kealakekua Bay and the National Historical Park. A nice combination of a small, charming Hawaiian town in a tropical setting with access to lots of attractions and activities. We'd happily stay there again!!!

Megan’s space was beautiful! She was super helpful and responsive. We had a great time with our toddler and the additional toys, books, high chair, and pack n play made it much easier with her in tow. The shopping plaza within walking distance was convenient to buy a few groceries and we grabbed coffee in the morning there several days. The kitchen was well appointed and had everything we needed to make a few meals during our stay too. If having AC is crucial for your stay, this might not be for you but we hardly noticed and sleeping at night was comfortable.

We had an amazing time at Vlad and Maile’s place! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone visiting the Big Island who will be spending time in Kona or Captain Cook. The house itself was beautiful and incredibly peaceful, even better than we had expected from the pictures, and the view from the deck was incredible. We loved spending time out there at any time of day but especially admiring the sunsets over the bay. There’s plenty of great food, coffee, and beaches close by that we enjoyed discovering, and we really enjoyed the snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay especially. We couldn’t have been happier with the location. The family was also super sweet. They made us feel right at home as soon as we arrived and remained friendly, communicative, and helpful for our entire stay, going out of their way to help if we needed anything, and being very gracious with us when we made mistakes. Looking forward to staying here again next time we’re on the Kona side!

That place is very peaceful as like home and very clean. I think better than picture. The location is easy to access all around island. I will definitely recommend my friend. Thanks!

Della and Max were very friendly and nice. They were very helpful with checking-in our room when we had trouble. They both shared a bucket full of fresh off-the-tree macadamia nuts which were delicious! Max shared some local suggestions with us as well. It is a quite place and isn't too far outside of Kona. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

We travel frequently with our teenage/ adult kids using Airbnb or other home rental services. We've only come upon a handful of hosts and homes that really seem to understand the needs of the traveler. Priscilla and Rob's home is one of them! I unfortunately did not get to meet Priscilla on this trip, but Rob went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and yet also give us our privacy. The home is clean, organized and has all the essentials and more to make meals, and enjoy your time. The hosts provided a lovely welcome gift of food items for breakfast and snacks, as well as some beautiful produce items. If you know how expensive groceries are in Hawaii, it tells a lot about the generosity and caring of the hosts. Thank you Rob and Priscilla for a wonderful week! We made wonderful memories.

Beautiful place and view. The back porch dining was our highlight as we watched the sunset as we at salmon and veggies. Meg’s place was completely furnished and ready for our vacation. It had everything we needed. Even beach chairs, umbrella, ice chest and snorkeling gear to enjoy the ocean.

Lopaka's place was fantastic and well-appointed. We really liked the location as it was walkable to the village of Holualoa, which we found to be very charming too!

We had a wonderful stay. The condo was as shown in the pictures and description. Very clean and updated. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet. Very accessible to both Hilo and Kailua Kona. A market and restaurants close by. Very nice!

We loved our stay in Adam and Julie's condo in Waikoloa Village. Lots of different beaches within a few minutes driving distance as well as lots of shops and restaurants. We'd definitely consider staying there again next time!

Holly's place is up to date and lovely. The view from the lanai was stunning and peaceful. The sound of the waves and a comfortable made for restful nights. The location was great for the west side of the island. It was easy to get to restaurants and various beaches. Kahalu'u beach was nearby and the snorkeling was great there. We had our own masks and snorkels, but appreciated the selection of fin sizes. Neither of us needed to rent fins. We saw whales every day from the lanai and dolphins on several occasions. The kitchen was well equipped and the farm market next door was a great source of papayas and pineapples. We used the blender and fruit to make excellent frozen daiquiris. Holly was very responsive to questions and also one minor issue we had with a lamp not working. We would definitely stay here again.

It is a great place to stay in the condo. Almost have everything that for daily life. it is very convenient.

Clise to downtown and restaurants. Pool area was nice and right on the ocean

Kelly's place was a great spot in Kona. The condo was exactly as listed and had easy check in with a provided code. There was a quick snafu with check in that was quickly resolved by Kelly's responsiveness. The sand/pool area was a wonderful place for sunset and tide pool viewing. Would stay again!

This paradise is an excellent spot for your Kailua-Kona-based vacation! It is right on Alii Drive, close to the ocean and town. Sherry had beach chairs and a surf board, anything you could want for the beach. The king bed is super nice, and having the windows unit AC helped when it got warm with no breeze in the evening. we also used the pullout couch/bed, and it was surprisingly comfortable! I would rent from Sherry again, and I would rent this location. Perfect jumping off spot for our Big Island adventure.

Location! Location! Location! Being right by the ocean was incredible! The kitchen and bathroom had everything we needed. Having access to a salt water pool was an absolute plus. Although the pool and hot tub were small, it was nice to take a swim and relax. The tide pools and beach were great for kids. We truly enjoyed our stay. It was just too short.