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Relax and Enjoy! Five Star Accommodations at Affordable Rates!

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Interior
Interior
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Popular LocationKona Coffee Living History Farm10 min drive
  • Popular LocationPu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaptain Cook Monument21 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Relax and Enjoy! Five Star Accommodations at Affordable Rates!

If you are adventurous and free spirited, but still require all the amenities a luxury rental home has to offer then Pu`uhonua ('Place of Refuge') is the place for you. Experience tropical Hawaii at it’s finest in this unique pole house nestled just above Kealakekua Bay ('Pathway of the Gods') in Captain Cook, Hawaii. At this elevation you will enjoy the perfect climate and sweeping 180+ degree views of the ocean, Mauna Loa and Kealakekua Bay, in a quiet and comfortable setting.
Convenient location, just a moment away from the town of Captain Cook, with all of its amenities including one of the islands best grocery stores, fantastic restaurants, local shops and a wonderful farmers market.

Watch breathtaking sunsets from the spacious upper lanai that wraps around the house. Just 20 miles south of Kailua-Kona Airport, Pu`uhonua House is minutes from an array of activities including horseback riding, hiking, tennis, diving, dolphin and seasonal whale watching. Rent kayaks and kayak across the majestic Kealakekua Bay, swim with spinner dolphins and snorkel one of Hawaii’s best kept secrets, the Captain Cook monument.

Enjoy a variety of tropical fruits and flora grown on the property such as bananas, papayas, lemons, avocados, breadfruit, macadamia, coffee and mangos. We are close to some of south Kona’s finest beaches and minutes from great swimming, snorkeling and child safe beaches like Hookena, Manini, Keei, and Kealakekua Bay.

Pu`uhonua House (Place of Refuge House) was built in 1988 by a physicist and his wife. As a former sailor he and his wife had traveled to many parts of the world, before they chose this spot to build their dream home where they would eventually retire. Being a physicist he was intrigued by the simplicity and structural durability a pole house has to offer. Supported by nine thirty foot tall cedar poles imported from Washington state, this house unlike traditionally constructed homes, has a more open floor plan allowing for more glass. The main living level perimeter is nearly all glass/view. You feel as though you are part of your beautiful surroundings. All of the structural and finish components of the house were all hand crafted on site. The property is a one acre private parcel located in the McCoy Plantation subdivision, once a coffee plantation. Much of the property is still rich with coffee plants and certain times of the year the air is thick with the sweet scent of the blossom. If you like peace and tranquility then you will enjoy this piece of paradise.

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Hosted property.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Bruce Paoli
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please contact for details

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Please contact us for details.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Full refund if reservation is cancelled more than 90 days prior to your stay. Within the 90 day window partial to full refund if rebooked

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-152-959-5904-01, TA-152-959-5904-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

This vacation home is located in Captain Cook. Kona Country Club and Kahalu'u Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Magic Sands Beach and Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary. Bay View Farm and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Bay View Farm - 5 min drive
  • Kealakekua Bay - 8 min drive
  • Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 10 min drive
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 12 min drive
  • Captain Cook Monument - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • The Coffee Shack - 9 min drive
  • Kona Grill House - 12 min drive
  • Gypsea Gelato - 13 min drive
  • Shaka Tacoz - 10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russ H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in South Kona
We (7 adults ages 37 to 64) all loved this property and wouldn’t hesitant to book again in the future. The views from the main living area and lanai are awesome. The owner is easily accessible and responsive via text or phone call. There are lots of geckos that will be hanging around (mostly outside, occasionally inside), but they’re cute and don’t bother you at all. The coqui frogs will be serenading you in the evenings. You won’t find a nicer vacation rental in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
We loved our stay. Fantastic views, beautiful architecture, lots of space and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous and tropical
Such an amazing place. Absolutely special! Clean and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hawaii expérience
It’ an excellent Hawaii experience. Beautiful trees around the house and amazing view on the pacific. Very beautiful sunset. Every one in our group appreciated the birds and crickets songs every night but it can be disturbing for someone that has difficulty to sleep. Well equipped for cooking. The only negative point is that rooms are smaller than what it look like from the pictures on the internet site.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Hawaii
Roomy and beautiful view
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Paoli

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Aloha. My Name is Rowan. My mother and father, Bruce & Nikki, fell in love with this very special piece of paradise. It is a unique Hawaiin style home on a very peaceful private 1 acre lot in the town of Captain Cook.

Why they chose this property

We vacationed for may years on the Big Island, staying on all parts of the island. We fell in love with the Captain Cook area because of its proximity to everything, the local culture, the coastal access and all the town has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Captain Cook is a great location for your family vacation. We are close to many beautiful coastal destinations, great shopping, restaurants and a perfect location to explore all that the Big Island has to offer. You are in a great location for day trips and close to Kailua Kona. We have some of the best snokeling, kayaking and surfing spots on the Island.

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