Title: Paniau Surf ~ 3 BR / Sleeps 6 ~ near ocean ~ Puako - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Paniau Surf ~ 3 BR / Sleeps 6 ~ near ocean ~ Puako Vacation home in Kamuela with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82560000/82555800/82555721/b239e610.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82560000/82555800/82555721/b5c41923.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82560000/82555800/82555721/a8fc62b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82560000/82555800/82555721/6d1e56b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82560000/82555800/82555721/w1198h799x1y1-31c4fe1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Across from Paniau Park, Paniau Surf offers an authentic Old Hawaii beach house experience. Unwind in the fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and beautiful tiled floors throughout or cozy up on the large sectional sofa in the spacious living room area. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1296 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Paniau Surf ~ 3 BR / Sleeps 6 ~ near ocean ~ Puako Summary: Paniau Surf ~ Puako The Space: WE ACCEPT 3 NIGHT MINIMUMS MOST OF THE YEAR. Great opportunity to stay at the completely remodeled Paniau Surf Cottage while its still undiscovered . Bright and open floor plan with all new bathrooms, kitchen, flooring has style and comfort through out. The home has a large private yard at the quiet end of Puako Beach Drive right across from Paniau Beach Park. The home being on the end of the street is next to open land the sounds of nature. It is all yours, no shared driveway or other guests on the property. Paniau Surf has it ALL, a beautiful interior with a nice sized dinning area, living room with lots of seating, powerful split-unit ACs throughout the home, ample easy parking, yet super affordable - beach home across the street from Paniau Park, the only easy access surf and snorkel beach in Puako, attracting shore divers and snorkelers. Puako is the only ocean front residential community on the Kohala Coast with large expansive homes and original beach cottages from the early 50\`s side by side. Enjoy the sounds of the ocean and birdsong in the morning when you wake and walk across the street with your cup of coffee. Let the ocean take your cares away! A beachside trail starting across the street provides an easy hike to sandy beaches. Watch year round sunsets across the street and in the winter months, the whales will put a show on for you! Paniau Surf Cottage, is now a modernized, private air-conditioned beach house. The master-bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a large walk in shower, two nice sized bedrooms each with their own AC and ceiling fans. Finishes in the home include granite counter tops and beautiful wood engineered flooring throughout. There is a full-sized bathroom with tub and shower and two sinks for the two bedrooms. A private outdoor garden shower that offers a warm shower under the stars or serves as a great alternative to wash off the day after playing in the sun. Prepare delicious food in the large, fully equipped, kitchen that boasts updated appliances and enjoy meals together, in the adjoining dining section or in the spacious living room area. Cozy up on the large cushy, new sectional sofa and watch a great movie in the living room on the flat screen TV or snuggle together. Enjoy the outdoors and ocean breezes in cozy furniture on the covered front lanai. Sun on the side patio lounge chairs, relax under the palm trees on a hammock or play in the warm sunshine on the large, surrounding yard with your kids. Pack up the family and head out into each day with the fully stocked beach amenities including snorkel gear, beach chairs and more. To close out your day of rest or exploring the wonders of the Big Island, walk over to the shoreline and enjoy some of the most incredible sunsets that Puako has to offer. Paniau Surf is located directly across from Paniau park which has incredible snorkeling in the summer and surfing in the winter. There is also a path that you can walk extending from the park all the way to Mauna Lani resort area, with many beautiful spots for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling along the way. The Puako General Store is a few minutes away and sells basic groceries and take out foods. The house is a 40 minute drive from the airport. Renting a car is highly recommended. Nearby Attractions: There are numerous beautiful beaches nearby including Hapuna Beach, Mauna Kea Beach and Kiholo Bay. There are many activities you can partake in such as surfing, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking and more. The Hilton Waikoloa and Mauna Lani resort areas are both close by as well and offer a variety of restaurants and shopping areas. Paniau Surf is a unique and special vacation hideaway. Discover the pleasure of an authentic Old Hawaii Puako Beach House and book your stay with us at Paniau Surf in Puako. STVR-19-365223 NUC-19-1803 TA/GE-069-654-1184-01 Please note, effective Jan 1st. 2026, Hawaii's Transient Accommodations Tax will increase from 10.25% to 11% for all stays with an arrival in 2026 forward. We may need to collect the tax difference to secure and finalize your booking. We will contact you to confirm the adjusted amount. \* Nightly rates are based on up to 6 persons.  \* 3-10 night stay required depending on time of year and availability \* Rates are subject to change without notice. Rates will be confirmed at time of reservation. \* Rates exclude taxes, additional options and fees. \* A mid-stay clean will be scheduled for stays exceeding 28 nights. \* A mid-stay clean may include making beds with clean linens, changing linens and towels, cleaning toilet(s), cleaning stove top and countertops in kitchen, vacuum and dusting, sweeping and mopping.  Quote from a guest: "We had a WONDERFUL stay at the Paniau Surf Puako! The home is an absolutely perfect location for a stay on the Kona coast of the Big Island, we couldn't believe that we were directly across the street from the best beach access of Puako! We heard and saw the waves during big swell and enjoyed amazing snorkeling during the calmer times. The number of turtles was truly astonishing, we started taking a "turtle walk" every night at sunset to check them out and just enjoy the area. The home itself was better than I had even expected, fully stocked with beach towels, folding chairs, boogie boards, snorkels/masks, and toys for our boys. The house was decorated beautifully, had a great kitchen, great outdoor shower, and very comfortable bedrooms for all. We used the BBQ most nights and sat out on the back patio area enjoying the night air." Guest Access: Guests will have full use and access to home and grounds. No shared spaces. The Neighborhood: Puako is still the only ocean front residential community along the Gold Coast/Kohala Coast of the Big Island nestled between the Mauna Lani Resort, Fairmont Orchid and Mauna Kea/Hapuna Resorts. Hapuna Beach State Park has earned the reputation of being one of Hawaii Island's finest beaches. It is the largest White Sands Beach on The Big Island and consistently rates on Top Ten lists internationally. Hapuna Beach offers some wonderful opportunities for swimming, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, sunbathing and snorkeling and is just a mile from Puako. You can even drive the back road to Hapuna Beach and not get on the Highway. Local shore fisherman can be seen daily enjoying the great reef fishing. Puako Beach Drive has no through access which keeps it virtually still undiscovered by many. There are six separate "beach" accesses along this stretch of beach. Although there is not a tremendous amount of sand, there are tide pools and the extensive protected reef is remarkable. During low tide, small pools dot the entire coastline and these pools are filled with small sea life that make excellent areas to explore for all ages. If you enjoy shore diving, kayaking and snorkeling you can find a spot along this stretch of shoreline to enter the water. Offshore the reef is home to a wide variety of fish and many days you will see dolphins playing right from the shore. Enjoy the Whales who return each year to mate and give birth in the tropical warm waters during the winter months. Getting Around: A car is recommended for getting around the area and enjoying all that Hawaii Island has on offer. Interaction with Guests: We like to say hello in person, but keep to ourselves otherwise. We are a professional management company and are available to assist you at any time during your stay. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,296 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/117000000/117000000/116999960/w2016h1344x0y2-e297a315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hale Maluhia - Hosted Kamuela - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=116999960&PinnedHotelID=116999960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30020000/30012300/30012272/888fe8d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ʻOhana Hale in Puako! 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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-069-654-1184-01, 690060480000, GE-069-654-1184-01 ### Property is also known as 67d0a7812216aa0013ec340c ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.95904%2C-155.85716&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=S_h_iPZyC_LqZHlvLmheseYnEW4=) Waimea, HI #### What's nearby - Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.3 km - Mauna Lani Beach - 12 min drive - 5.3 km - Kings Shops - 16 min drive - 11.7 km - Mauna Kea Beach - 17 min drive - 11.8 km - Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 20 min drive - 6.1 km #### Getting around - Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬10 min drive - ‪Nui Italian - ‬21 min drive - ‪Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - ‬17 min drive - ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬18 min drive - ‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Paniau Surf ~ 3 BR / Sleeps 6 ~ near ocean ~ Puako pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Paniau Surf ~ 3 BR / Sleeps 6 ~ near ocean ~ Puako? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Paniau Surf ~ 3 BR / Sleeps 6 ~ near ocean ~ Puako? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Paniau Surf ~ 3 BR / Sleeps 6 ~ near ocean ~ Puako located? > Situated in Kamuela, this vacation home is steps from Puako Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Puako Bay and Puakō Petroglyph Park. Waialea Beach is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Paniau Surf ~ 3 BR / Sleeps 6 ~ near ocean ~ Puako Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eva M. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet relaxation We loved this stay so much. This is a simple, clean, private house at the end of a beach road. Our whole family (2 adults & 2 teens/tweens) enjoyed the peaceful neighborhood, and the private yard with hammocks between the palm trees. The house has great amenities we didn't know we needed, including beach chairs, aqua socks, coolers for packing lunches, a 2 gallon water thermos that we used every day to stay hydrated on all our day trips on the road!, a hose for washing sand off your feet and an outdoor shower. Each evening we crossed the quiet street to the surfing beach to watch the sunset and surfers. (Hot tip, it's not a swimming or snorkeling beach. Optimal for surfers only.) You can also walk 10min along the beach to the trailhead for the Puako petroglyphs, and/or continue along the beach to the Mauna Lani resort area. Just a note, the snorkel masks in the house all seem to leak! We had a great time on an organized snorkel tour instead. ##### Eva M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lexie W. Jan 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thoughtfully stocked! We had a wonderful stay. House was large and had everything in the fully stocked kitchen, water toys for adults and kids, terrific location across from beach with amazing sunsets ##### Lexie W. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marian W. Jan 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location location location Wonderful - would love to stay here again. Had everything we needed and perfect location. Basically ocean front. ##### Marian W. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025