Typical of the beachfront homes that have made Puako so beloved, Hale Aloha is ideal for one or two couples or a family who appreciate a sense of place in a perfectly maintained Hawaiian-style beach house. <br />With 120 feet of ocean frontage, this property is perfect for lounging and enjoying the sunshine and ocean air. Ocean access adjacent to the house offers access for fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddling.<br /><br />STVR 19-364228 / NUC 19-1615<br />TA-076-859-6480-01 / GE-076-859-6480-01<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Hale Aloha is an oceanfront private retreat located in the magical neighborhood of Puako, next to Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii.<br />Puako is one of the sunniest destinations in Hawaii with a unique blend of old Hawaii charm and pristine coastline. Each day is filled with the sound of the sea, coconut trees swaying in the tropical breeze and the beauty of Hawaii. You share the ocean with sea turtles, humpback whales, and play on an oceanfront rich with sea life. Your day ends with one of the most stunning sunsets in the world!<br />Hale Aloha was built in the 1950's, and was completely renovated in 2014 without losing its Old Hawaiian charm. The fun and playful decor with plantation doors, wood louver windows, and hardwood laminate floors is a tropical retreat!<br /><br />The living room is completely open to the tropical breezes with large pocket sliding doors and screens leading to large lanai with outdoor dining and BBQ. <br /><br />Each bedroom features California King Tempur-Pedic beds with high quality bedding. Living room sofa opens to queen bed. A laundry room with full size stacking Kenmore Elite washer and dryer is included.<br />Need a little more room for your group? Our detached, 1 bedroom Guest House is also available to rent <br />OCEANFRONT COTTAGE - 118 PUAKO<br /><br />The warm ocean is your swimming pool. Protected and only 2-5 feet deep with a mostly sandy bottom, it is home to green sea turtles and colorful fish. Just beyond the reef-protected lagoon is the best snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking in Hawaii. In low tide the tidal pools will inspire, and in January through May, you can watch the humpback whales play and breach. Morning walks along the two-lane Puako Beach Drive will find you at Puako's famous ancient Hawaiian rock carvings, the largest example of Petroglyphs in the world. There is also a grocery store in walking distance.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />Beach View: The backyard is your Beach Ocean View<br />Oceanfront: Right on the water!<br /><br />*Reservations lasting more than 14 nights will incur an additional housekeeping charge of $100 for a linen exchange or you can request a mid-stay for $200. <br />This charge will be added following confirmation.<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />STVR 19-364228