Private Oceanfront Condo Punaluu Black Sand Beach

The unit was exactly as presented, quiet and well equipped. The arrival instructions should be updated with a mile marker reference and description to turn in at Black Sand Beach. We arrived very close to dark and the entry was difficult to find. I know we are in a tropical climate but the tiny black ants are a nuisance that could use more attention. The equipment and condiments in the kitchen were great and very welcome. It might also be good to note for future guests that are no food stores nearby so they about come prepared. All in all a great stay.

Host responded immediately to messages.View as advertised. Unit clean and of much higher standard than I expected. Incidentals like soaps, paper goods etc abundant.

The view, pool, and spa was wonderful.

This is a quiet, peaceful place with great airflow, views, and a nice pool and hot tub. More than well-equipped. Spacious. Great communication with host and detailed, timely checkin info. Great place for a longer stay.

Kitchen was very well equipped.

Host was very welcoming and answered any questions I had. The location is wonderful.

Beautiful place to stay! This rental had the BEST views and we loved seeing the sunrise and sunset with the ocean. One thing I did not see before renting is that there is not any air conditioning. The owner has ceiling fans in the rooms and additional fans, plus almost every window opens to allow the ocean breeze to come in. We were never uncomfortable! It was super close to the black sand beach, and close enough to Volcanoes NP. We would love to stay here again!

Great secluded area. ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE for food or drinks so BRING YOUR OWN FOOD/DRINKS before heading to this remote location.

This was the third leg of a two weeks stay, so our review is colored by our other two stays; after spending seven nights at a quiet ranch on the Kohala ridge and four nights off-grid south of Paoha, three nights at an older resort was... different. Please read our review understanding that; this place is perfect for some people, just not us. Wonderful and friendly employees, but the stay did not fully match the description. For example, the shower and bathroom sinks were recently replaced, but the rest of the unit is older, just like the property. Everything was clean and there were a lot of supplies in the kitchen, but it seems like the owners must not have looked in the cupboards in a while; for example, the one skillet was so scratched that the anti-stick was gone down to the metal. The view of the lanai is wonderful but with little privacy; other people frequently stood twenty feet from our chairs. smoking away on the lawn (and then throwing their cigarette butts over the fence, in the dried grass. A bit unsettling for a forty year firefighting veteran.) The pool and hot tub area was impeccable, but I could not tell you how the water was in the tub: it was usually busy or completely full, especially in the evening when a group of younger folks (who seem to live in some units) occupied it while loudly pontificating about how mean the locals have been to them over the last year.We rented STVRs around the globe during more than two decades, so we have fact-based opinions.

The views from the lanai were fantastic! The condo was clean and functional. Jeff was an outstanding host, and very responsive to my message before, during and after our stay! We would highly recommend this property to our friends and family!

A few minutes from the turtles at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and an easy drive to Punalu’u Bake Shop and South Point. The pool area is beautiful and a great alternative if swimming at the beach is too rough and rocky.

The ocean view from the condo was beautiful. We enjoyed the condos tropical decor, comfort, & cleanliness. A local bakery serves fabulous malasadas for breakfast. Punalu‘u black sand beach is minutes away where we had the gift of seeing a sea turtle rest in the moonlight.

Condos are usually not my preference, but this unit truly does feel private. It's a great place to stay if you want to be close to the Punaluu black sand beach. The owner was incredibly responses to all of my questions.

Spacious, clean, well-stocked condo near Punalu'u! Would stay again!!

Amazing view

Check-in was a breeze. The Wi-Fi was excellent the views were even better. The host Jeff was very accommodating. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend the place to anyone.

Great location between Hilo, Volcano National Park and Kona. We were lucky enough to witness the 29th episode of the volcano erupting. Volcano national park was about 25 minutes away. We spent 1/2 a day in Hilo, 3 days at Volcano National Park (waiting for volcano to become active) and a day in Kona. Great place to get to see all of these with moderate driving to each one.

We had a HUGE spider in the bathroom, lizards throughout condo, aged furniture (not furniture in photos), dirty refrigerator, and bird droppings inside the front door.

Wonderful, relaxing property off the beaten path. The condo is exactly as described. Very comfortable with everything we needed. As others have mentioned, it is not a quick trip to a grocery store or restaurants, so come prepared. Internet access was good and consistent, which made our working holiday possible. Our host, Jeff, was quick with responses to questions and a gracious host. Everything went very smoothly. Highly recommend.

The location is very peaceful and serene with a beautiful view of the ocean. Jeff was very prompt to respond to a minor issue we had. Wish we could have stayed longer. We highly recommend it.

The facility is beautifully maintained. Quiet, definitely off the beaten path. Would have appreciated higher quality kitchen essentials and cookware, and more attention to cleaning details. Very comfortable space and loved the view from the patio.

Quiet location and no light pollution…ideal for night sky photography

A great property in a great location. The patio is very private. The resort is very well maintained. A good base to visit the Volcano National Park.

We were able to have quiet relaxation yet enjoy all of what the island boasts. Close to see the Kīlauea eruption twice! Found the Punaluu Bakery and the turtles on the beach. Jeff was always quick to respond and cared to check on our needs.

Clean, private, comfortable property. Great pool, stargazing, proximity to black sand beach, quaint restaurants and Volcano National Park. Many great memories.

Saw whales,swam with turtles and saw the volcano erupt. What more could you want but a peaceful place to stay? So quiet at night you can hear the wind and surf. Woke to birds in the morning. Classy place with nice decore. Friendly neighbors. Comfortable bed.

Everything about this place exceeded our expectations. The location, the view, the communication! We enjoyed every minute and hope to return in the next year or two!

This was our second time staying here. It was just as nice as last time. Communication with the owner was easy. J.T.

Beautiful condo in a great private location very close to black sands beach. We could hear & see the ocean from the lanai. Gorgeous views. Private backyard, although we were surprised one night with a group of people walking through the backyard which isn’t on a pathway. Guess they were enjoying the beautiful views too as seemed they were just walking whole perimeter of condominium property. Bed was super comfortable & shower is huge. Really nice place to stay. Views are amazing & we so enjoyed listening to the waves crash. Easy to check in too. Great stay!

We enjoyed a one week stay in this unit, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo. The owner has accented the home with nice touches, including art and cut flowers in the living room and dining room. It has a nice sized living room and dining room. The bedroom is large, with an on suite which is shared with the rest of the unit. The bed is very comfortable. The kitchen is small, and needs some item replacement, such as a mixing bowl set, a properly working can opener, enough matching glassware for more than two people, and a sharp knife set would be helpful.More lighting in the living room is needed. Perhaps 3-way bulbs in the lamps at both ends of the sofa, to make reading easier. I would love to see a larger television, sitting on top of the cabinet housing the current one.We loved the secluded, private lanai. It overlooks the former golf course and has a good view of the ocean, in the distance. The lanai area is fully under a new, expanded cover.

My husband, two kids (ages 10 & 7), and I stayed for three nights/four days here. The unit had everything we could want for the stay: the beds were comfy, the towels plush, the kitchen stocked with the utensils/pans we needed to eat in. The view from the unit was breathtaking! And the stars!! We have never seen the stars as clearly as we did staying here. Jeff was very prompt with all communications and the check in and out process was super easy. We were so happy with our decision to stay near South Point because we were no more than 30 mins drive from the beaches and the national park (which were basically the only things we wanted to see). Mahalo, Jeff, for your hospitality!

Great peaceful place to stay

We loved our stay here. The home is perfectly situated near the black sand beaches but away from the hustle and bustle. The grounds are beautifully manicured and you can see the ocean from the back patio. We enjoyed the views and relaxing in the hot tub at night. Only thing we would have liked to have was better beach equipment. Overall we were extremely pleased and Jeff was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. We would definitely stay here again!

Our stay was great. Loved that we were 5 minutes from Black Sand Beach and 30 minutes from Volcano National Park. The king size bed was very comfortable. Jeff was very responsive to any questions we had. I would definitely stay again on my next visit.

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very peaceful and beautifully arranged. The condo was clean and had everything we wanted. We have been so blessed by the stay here and will recommend it to others.

Overall our stay was nice! There was a bit of a mix up about the cleaning, but Jeff was quick to resolve the issue and very communicative. Great option for this area!

This was a great area to stay if you want a nice, secluded part of the big island. Right by the Panulu'u black sand beach and close to Hawaii Volcanoes NP. Great way to celebrate our anniversary!

Property is a great place to stay to getaway from it all! Great amenities ( pool, hot tub, incredible view. Be aware there is no a/c ( not too bad if trade winds are cooling the place, otherwise it can get prettt.The fans were defns are deforest bc needed

Wonderful accommodations for two in this beautiful, ocean view location. Just a half hour from Volcanoes National Park and nearby lovely Naalehu town, we would love to come back and stay longer! Thank you for the wonderful history and detailed descriptions of the area. Jeff, please leave instructions for a few things, such as TV connection, checkout, and laundry on last day. Great stay!

The property is very well maintained and the view is great. Close to black sand beach!

Cleanest, most updated rental we’ve had at Punaluu in several years. Most have been “well used & worn out” #23 is spectacular in comparison

Property was excellent minus 2 things. It has no air conditioning and is over an hour from any meaningful supplies. Absolutely great view and remote rural setting. The condo has everything you need. Jeff is a great host.

Great condo off the beaten path. Just what we needed very quiet and peaceful.

A great base camp to explore everything the big island has to offer. Far enough from the crowds around Kona, but convenient enough to everything from hiking to snorkeling. The property is well maintained. Evening trade winds help keep things cool overnight.

Family stay. Enjoyed every minute.

We really enjoyed our stay here. The proximity to volcano national park and the black sand beach were fantastic. The property is well stocked. The listing does state no air conditioning and there are plenty of fans, but the days did get a little uncomfortably warm for us.

Beautiful and comfortable stay. We were lulled listening to the crashing surf. Everything we needed was available to us. Definitely would stay here again!!!

Loved the location. Excellent amenities. Very close access to sea turtles and historical sites. Hope it doesn't change. Would love to return.

The unit was at end of complex with private view and was quiet. Nicely furnished and equipped. There is a view of the ocean.

Nice place in this area with a pool. Kids was exited. Nice view on the ocean. You can hear ocean especially at night, enjoy stars and cooling breeze.

This was our second time staying here, we love it! The sweeping ocean view coupled with the soothing sound of the ocean just can't be beat! The condo is very well-outfitted for comfort and the neighborhood is super chill. All in all, I'd give it 10 stars if I could and I can't wait to stay here again!

My husband and I came here to celebrate our retirement with a longer vacation to give us time to relax and enjoy Hawai'i. The condo was clean and was well stocked. The community pool area and grill were clean and gave us the opportunity to connect with other guests as well as local residents. The location is remote which is partly what we were looking for however, I didn't fully appreciate how remote it was. This made it a little more difficult to eat out and get groceries, travel times are definitely a lot longer here than back in Colorado. The unit temperature was comfortable with a combination of the breeze and fans. Some nights I was actually a little cold. It was great walking to the beach but the road can get busy at times. It is really quiet at night and the stars are amazing, we got to see the full moon over the water and it was gorgeous. Jeff was a great host and both checking in and out were very smooth. I would stay here again. Thank you.

We enjoyed a lovely stay in this condo by Punaluu beach. It had everything we needed for a comfortable 4 day visit to the south side of the island. Very quiet and beautifully manicured condo complex on a retired golf course that is now beautifully overgrown. You can walk 10 min to the black sand beach to snorkel with turtles, or follow the coast line on a trail that goes for miles along a variety of landscapes. Good location to enable a long day at Volcano National Park withiut having to spend so much time driving to/from the park. This condo complex is more remote, but that is part of its charm, so make sure you get some supplies for cooking and making your own drinks in the condo so you can just settle in and enjoy.

Quiet corner unit with relaxing view. Easy to navigate to, host was responsive and gave good check-in instructions. Enjoyed our visit and cannot beat the sunrise views, just a short drive/walk to Punaluu “black sand” beach.

Wish we had kleenex and more than one trash can. Kind of expected some kind of mid week cleaning. Overall the location was nice. Guess air conditioning isn't something in any of the units. Humidity was oppressive a lot of the time and we were gone most of the mornings and early afternoons.

We truly enjoyed black Sand Beach and our small group of women was thoroughly satisfied with this rental! Everything that we needed was provided and he was quick to respond With any questions we had! We would recommend this lodging to others!!

We enjoyed our 10 day stay. The lanai and pool/hot tub area were highlights. The condo has a great bathroom and bedroom. Good washer/dryer. The kitchen could use an update but met our needs. For 3 days, property workers were somewhat disruptive with equipment stored outside the bedroom. Would have appreciated a few more basic amenities such as trash bags, ample hangers, more open drawer space, list of things nearby. Overall a good stay.

We chose this location for a quick trip to mostly visit the Volcano National Park but also get some space from the crowds. The condo and property and very clean and well maintained.

Great spot in the condo development with views of ocean.

My wife and I traveled to Punaluu as part of a special anniversary trip. The condo is comfortable and stocked with pretty much everything you need except food. The nearest real grocery store was about 30 minutes away. A few of the appliances could use updating, but the living room furniture is new and comfortable. We didn’t watch much television, but the one tv was small for a vacation rental. The condo is in a great location on the south end of the island, about 30 minutes from Volcanoes National Park, a little over an hour to either Hilo or Kona. The black sand beach, with it’s sea turtles, is only a 10 minute walk away. Jeff, the owner, was communicative and responded quickly when we needed him.