Absolute oceanfront. Throw a pebble into the Pacific Ocean from your lanai. <br />Hale Aloha is a detached, very private oceanfront guest house located in the magical neighborhood of Puako on the Big Island of Hawaii. <br />This property is perfect for lounging and enjoying the sunshine and ocean air. Ocean access is adjacent to Hale Aloha, an ideal location to go fishing, snorkeling, diving, surfing, kayaking, and stand-up paddling<br /><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 />Typical of the beachfront homes that have made Puako so beloved, Hale Aloha is ideal for couples who appreciate a sense of place in a perfectly maintained Hawaiian-style beach house. <br /><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 /><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! However, it should be noted that our Cottage is not tightly sealed like modern accommodations which does mean that the occasional tropical critter may be passing through.<br /><br />The Main House, with 2 bedrooms, is also available for rental OCEANFRONT 118 Puako, Hale Aloha<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. At low tide, the tidal pools will inspire, January through May you can watch the humpback whales play and breach. <br />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 /><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 cleaning for $200. <br />This charge will be added following reservation confirmation.<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />Please note our Cottage is on what should be considered a second floor, the only access is by stairs.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />Beach View: The backyard is your Beach Ocean View with a wrap around lanai. <br />Oceanfront: Right on the water!<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />STVR 19-364228