[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whale's Tail - Fall rates! Beachfront in Magical Puako! Steps to the ocean! Sun and fun on the beach, near Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88230000/88220900/88220881/ab493ee8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88230000/88220900/88220881/16c31c20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88230000/88220900/88220881/a22d5f1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88230000/88220900/88220881/de28fa98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88230000/88220900/88220881/1d26d025.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the serenity of ocean views from nearly every spot at Whale's Tail. Enjoy beach-inspired décor, original local artwork, and comfortable amenities like air conditioning and ceiling fans in each bedroom. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81441 sq ft ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### Whale's Tail - Fall rates! Beachfront in Magical Puako! Steps to the ocean! \*\*SPECIAL FALL RATES\*\* Combine the sandy beach next to your back yard with the thoughtfully placed windows that give you excellent views from nearly every spot in the house—upstairs and down—and you’ll love the Whale’s Tail for your Hawaii vacation. Not only is the entire ocean-facing wall built with windows, but also an additional row of large clerestory windows above them ensures that the second- floor loft space has ocean and sunset views. The décor throughout the home echoes the beach, ocean, sky and mountain environment: clean white walls, sandy shades of upholstery, blue-gray cabinetry and tiles of sand and sea colors. Original, local artwork—even in the bathrooms—adds to your sense of place in this very special corner of paradise. This home is 'hosted', with the family's residence also on property but the layout was designed for maximum privacy for both homes. BEDROOM & BATHROOM • Bedroom 1: Downstairs Cal King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub, double vanity, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan • Bedroom 2: Upstairs Master Cal King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub, double vanity, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan • Bedroom 3: Upstairs 2 Queen size beds, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub, double vanity, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan • Guest Half-bath Hawaii GE & TA tax number 097-892-3520-01 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,441 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33931300/33931273/b9e9ad59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Oceanfront Estate, Steps From Beach w/AC & Puako Bay Views: 10D Kamuela - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=33931273&PinnedHotelID=33931273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33966400/33966358/1104ff36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Front Estate, \*Private Pool\*, Exclusive Beach Frontage Kamuela - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 74 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=33966358&PinnedHotelID=33966358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24890000/24887500/24887449/dd2a547b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private beach front property, the perfect getaway! 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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-097-892-3520-01, GE-097-892-3520-01, 690060230000 ### Property is also known as 1260-240484 ## 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%7C19.97250%2C-155.83708&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0udD3jagOaDzY8sUvaolA4rrb2E=) Kamuela, HI #### What's nearby - Puako Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Waialea Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 km - Mauna Kea Beach - 12 min drive - 8.3 km - Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 13 min drive - 5.7 km - Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 2.7 km #### Getting around - Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - ‬12 min drive - Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬12 min drive - ‪Island Hopper Taproom - ‬12 min drive - ‪CanoeHouse - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whale's Tail - Fall rates! Beachfront in Magical Puako! Steps to the ocean! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Whale's Tail - Fall rates! Beachfront in Magical Puako! Steps to the ocean!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Whale's Tail - Fall rates! Beachfront in Magical Puako! Steps to the ocean!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Whale's Tail - Fall rates! Beachfront in Magical Puako! Steps to the ocean! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Puako Bay, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, and Mauna Kea Beach. Puako Beach and Waialea Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whale's Tail - Fall rates! Beachfront in Magical Puako! Steps to the ocean! 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 - Excellent 83 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra B. Feb 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay in Puako This beautiful home was exceptionally clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed the beach out front and great snorkeling. We bought fish at the market in Kawaihai and cooked lots of our meals at "home". ##### Debra B. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam L. Feb 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A week away. Perfect and private. Just what we needed. Room for everyone. Wouldn’t mind coming back! ##### Sam L. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### susan s. May 18, 2025 #### Love it here! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Whale’s Tale is our favorite place to stay on the big island. We’ve rented it three times and it now feels like home away from home. We love this house. It’s so well maintained, well stocked and comfortable. The location is perfect. Sunrises, sunsets, the beach, the turtles. Already looking at the calendar to see when we might return. ##### susan s. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra M. Jan 6, 2025 #### Another Relaxing Puako Vaction Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house on a quiet street with beach access. So much to see from the lanai and access to water sports in your backyard. ##### Debra M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott T. Feb 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Nice home in a quiet area. Enjoyed access to the ocean. ##### Scott T. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco S. Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise at Puako Just a beautiful home and location. Enjoyed the morning sunrises and sunsets. Will return next year. ##### Marco S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John K. Jun 11, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach vacation Amazing property at a beautiful snorkeling beach right out the back door. Everything as advertised and then some. ##### John K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Hayes, SD M. Jan 10, 2023 #### Whale's Tail the Best Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home, fabulous location, excellent management company. We will be back! ##### A guest from Hayes, SD M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken S. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Memorable Vacation We loved our stay at this beautiful property and amazing location. Our entire stay from beginning to end was 5 Stars. Everything we needed was right there including the General Store right down the street which has the best fresh baked cookies! Totally relaxing setting for a perfect "real Hawaii" get-away. The welcome basket of goodies and the welcome note were a very nice touch. We will most definitely be back! Thanks for everything! ##### Ken S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Jan 21, 2023 #### Whale's Tail stay January 7-18, 2023 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in the owner's home next to the rental property Whale's Tail, due to storm damages to Whale's Tail in December. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely perfect! This rental could not have been more perfect, from our own beach spot, to the lovely and large house to the quite neighborhood, not to mention the wonderful snorkeling out our back door! We vacationed with two other couples and this house was exactly what we had been hoping for! We also appreciated being able to do our laundry and having a lot of ingredients needed to cook with, plus the treats left by the staff. We love it! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### melissa s. Oct 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big Island vacation We (3 couples) had a fantastic vacation at whale's end. The property is ideal. 3 bedrooms with baths and a lovely porch looking out on a practically private beach. Every necessity was taken provided. It was so wonderful to have such nice accommodations while we visited the Big Island. Close enough to lots of places to eat and explore and secluded enough to have a real get away vacation. Thank you! ##### melissa s. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### susan s., sacramento Jun 20, 2023 #### Perfect! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our second stay at Whale’s Tail was just as magical as our first. The house is so perfect for the location. So clean, comfortable and well stocked. The beds are comfortable. The management was very welcoming, receptive and easy to work with. ##### susan s. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary L., Seattle, WA Feb 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location This is a wonderful location, perfect for low-key swimming and also for more serious swimmers and snorkelers. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the beach equipment includes beach chairs, beach towels, a beach umbrella, life vests and aqua socks in both child and adult sizes. There is an extra frig/freezer in the garage, very helpful. Beds are comfortable, sheets and towels very nice. We spent a lot of our time either at the lanai or on the beach in front of the house. All in all it was a great week and we will be back. ##### Mary L. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lisa s. Aug 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location for our family Great beach access, fantastic air conditioning, quiet secluded location, excellent snorkeling and kayaking right at property, comfortable bedding, fluffy towels. Plenty of beach/water toys provided with unit: coolers, chairs, umbrella, sand mat, beach towels, snorkeling gear, reef shoes, sand toys. Several top-end restaurants and groceries within 15 minute drive. House was not lacking in any category, and we can be pretty picky. We will be returning. ##### lisa s. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### noreen Mc C. Jan 19, 2025 #### Wonderful property but unfriendly neighbor. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Whale's Tail is a beautiful property. I have been wanting to stay there for years. Sadly the neighbor next door was very lacking in aloha spirit. In fact in my over 20 years of coming to Hawaii I have never encountered such rudeness. She played her music so loud that we were forced off our deck several times. She raked beach debris onto the path my 4 and 6 year old grandchildren had to walk through to the beach. The children did not stay with us but visited some days. I thought about complaining to her or the rental management but I was afraid she would double down and be even more rude. It was unfortunate as my husband is not in the best of health and the deck was where he was most comfortable when the noise was at a better level or they were gone. I would recommend putting the entrance to the beach further fron her gate as it was uncomfortable walking by her. Her barking dogs scared my grandaughter. The 2nd to last day she did speak to me briefly but too little too late. She and her group of friends monopolized the beach between the properties every day. Despite that we did have a great time and I love the house. Next time I hope to go back to Hale Puako or somewhere else. It will just be 3 of us. ##### noreen Mc C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerry S. Mar 20, 2024 #### Love Puako Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a fabulous property, better than the pictures. It was clean, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook in. It’s a very isolated neighborhood. A nice clean, virtually private beach right out the back door, with nice tide pools for the little ones. We had a great week. ##### Gerry S. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan E. Mar 2, 2024 #### Whales Tail Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent home. This was the second time we have been to the property and we arrived with high expectations and were not disappointed! All the utensils and equipment in the house were well thought out. Location is one of the best on the island, quiet, great views, beach, safe and varied, snorkelling, whales and turtles. What more could you want? Will come back again! ##### Alan E. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne G. Dec 21, 2023 #### Thanksgiving 23 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely property. Well equipped with everything you might want for your stay. ##### Anne G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy M. Nov 23, 2023 #### Can Not Wait to Come Back! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Can Not Wait to Come Back! ##### Betsy M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack B., Seattle Sep 27, 2023 #### Our 1st Kona visit Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Whale Tails is a great house in a wonderful location. We enjoyed the beach access for snorkeling and lying around. Fabulous sunsets and star gazing. There is a great general store walking distance down the road and sometimes we were adventurous and would walk to the nearby beaches and resorts. We loved the place. ##### Jack B. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### James F. Aug 24, 2023 #### Couldn't imagine anything better Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property is an oasis. So amazing. Spent a week at a condo in kona that was tons of fun but busy. The following week was spent at whale's tail and I couldn't imagine a better experience. We basically just went out to eat once a day and cooked at the property the rest of the time. It had everything we needed. My wife described it the first night as heaven on earth. I hesitate to say so much as we will definitely be back. Such a calm little oasis. There's so much to do on the island but honestly just hanging on the property and the beach I'm not sure you would need to do anything else. Maybe not for everyone but if you're looking for an amazing place to just relax and unwind I'm not sure you could do better than this spot. We all loved it. ##### James F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### moore h. May 13, 2023 #### Whale tale stay Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice charming house on the beach. Exactly what I expected ##### moore h. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet M. Mar 7, 2023 #### Whale’s Tail Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The management team of Jenny and her husband, Matt and Robbie could not have been better, nicer or more professional. We had some things happen that were out of anyone’s control and all was handled so well ##### Janet M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa B. Oct 27, 2022 #### Quiet Beachfront Family Getaway Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We traveled to the Big Island with a family group to celebrate our parent's 50th anniversary. We love Puako and couldn't have picked a more beautiful home or accommodating rental agency. The house has three bedrooms with four beds and 3.5 baths. There is air conditioning available in every room (if needed). In addition to being beach-front at one of the only accessible entry swimming beaches in Puako, it was also very quiet, with lots of privacy from the nearby homes. We loved waking every morning for a dip in the ocean and walking out onto the volcanic tide pools for the best sunset view. The lanai was always shaded, and the loungers were super soft and luxurious -- five stars. We used the outdoor beach shower every day to rinse off. Plus, the gas grill worked great, and there was an extra propane tank. The beds were very comfortable, and the home was incredibly well stocked with beach chairs, towels, and everything you would need for the kitchen.I was thinking of something that would have improved the stay, which was very difficult. The one thing I'd recommend is adding hand-held shower sprayers in the showers. That is always a plus for a sandy beach. We wouldn't hesitate to rent again if we had a large group. And you really can't beat the service. Everyone we dealt with at the management company went the extra mile. We look forward to returning to Puako soon. ##### Melissa B.