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#41 Turtle Hut at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach * Most 5 Star Ratings
Turtle Hut Description for Condo
Looking for an authentic and genuine Hawaiian experience in a top rated resort with the most 5-star ratings in the complex? This is your spot!! Tucked away from most of the foot traffic and vehicles, you will enjoy how quiet this particular condo is, with its perfect location at the end of the complex, yet only a short walk to the pool and bar-b-que area! Embrace the spirit of Aloha while enjoying the best weather on the island with gentle breezes, sunshine, and a peaceful feeling of serenity at the Turtle Hut! Take in the gorgeous ocean views and colorful sunrises right from your large lanai that opens both from your bedroom and your living area. You can listen to the peaceful ocean waves as you gently drift off to sleep or as you enjoy stargazing from your lanai in the evenings. This light and airy unit is located in the more secluded and peaceful section of Sea Mountain Resort at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach.
This beautifully updated unit features a very comfortable king-size bed AND a new comfortable couch that handily pulls out into a queen-size bed when needed. Included is a bright and spacious bathroom with walk-in shower that boasts beautiful sea turtle decor within the tiled walls. Enjoy cooking your meals in the well-stocked kitchen that includes a Ninja blender, espresso machine, coffee makers, tea kettle, toaster, and a nice variety of kitchen utensils, pots and pans, etc. for your use. For your outdoor fun, this condo is also equipped with beach chairs and towels, umbrella, snorkel gear and more! We have earned more FIVE STAR ratings than any other listing in our resort!
Swim, sunbathe, hot-tub, bar-b-que and/or eat your own meals at the conveniently located pool area just down the immaculately groomed condo pathways. Enjoy watching the birds and listening to their happy chirping as you soak in the sun or swim in the beautifully maintained and refreshing pool. Sit in the hot tub and allow the warmth to soak into your muscles and relax you as you take in the views of the beautiful lush green hills and the ocean waves in the background.
The peaceful and remote location allows you to fully relax and let go of life’s stresses as you enjoy your vacation away from it all! You can take a short 5-10 minute stroll to the famous Black Sand Beach, where the protected green sea turtles can be seen in their natural habitat. Watching them bask in the sun on the beach or observing them slowly returning to the water can be quite mesmerizing! Just a few steps further leads you along the ancient Ala Kahakai Trail fronting our resort and beyond for a little walking adventure.
Located a short 30 minute drive away is the amazing Volcanoes National Park and its awesome eruption shows. Other short drive trips to explore your surroundings include the gorgeous Green Sands Beach known as Papakolea; a natural and rugged masterpiece to behold! Another nearby tour option is Kula Kai Caverns in Ocean View…be prepared to learn about the volcanic rocks and the islands from experts who take you down into the lava tubes to explore the underground. Be sure to visit South Point, the southern most tip of the United States while you are here…the sunsets are quite a sight to behold; and if you are brave enough, you can jump off the cliffs into the gorgeous blue ocean! On your way down to Southpoint, you will find plentiful fruit-stands to visit and Paradise Meadows Orchard and Bee Farm for free Kau coffee and chocolate samples galore! Wood Valley is another place nearby to check out. If you enjoy hiking, there are plenty of options for that as well, including The Kahuku Unit located near-by.
Punalu’u Bake Shop in the quaint town of Na’alehu is a MUST on your list of places to visit as well! Their breads and famously delicious malasadas are incredible! They also have breakfast and lunch foods available and the wonderful Kau coffee as well! Na’alehu town has some other helpful businesses you may want to visit as well; including ACE Hardware, the local post office, banking, churches, service station, Hana Hou Restaurant, various food trucks, a fun little boutique, Kale Coffee Shop, Real Estate offices, hair salon, Na’alehu Park, and more! Be sure to visit the Wednesday Market in Na’alehu for some wonderful fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and LOTS of local artwork, Hawaiian woodwork pieces, jewelry, and many other craft items to enjoy!
Enjoy our outstanding location, amenities and surprising affordability for a top-rated resort in paradise! You will have high-speed internet and Wi-Fi, and unlimited on-demand TV programming as well.
If you are looking for a more genuine and authentic Hawaiian experience, you have found the best place on the island right here! Tranquil, secluded, natural, spiritual, historic; a beautiful oasis to behold and enjoy!
PLEASE NOTE - POOL WILL BE CLOSED JUNE 25 & 26 FOR MAINTENANCE
Amenities:
- Ceiling fans in each room, including on the lanai
- Laundry facilities just a few steps outside front door
Bathroom:
- hair dryer
- soap/shampoo/conditioner
- body wash
- washcloths/towels
- pool towels
- first aid kit under sink
Bedroom:
- Comfortable King-size bed
- Bedding/linens
- Extra blankets and pillows
- 2 dressers for your clothing
- hangers in closet
- Yoga mat
- laundry basket
Living area:
- New comfortable couch with lounger
- couch pulls out to queen-size bed
- bedding for couch under lounger
- cable TV
- High Speed Internet/WiFi
- cupboard to store your belongings during your stay
- books
- games including board games, cards, etc.
Kitchen:
- oven and stove top
- dishwasher (very quiet!)
- microwave
- refrigerator
- toaster
- coffee makers (one small/one regular)
- espresso machine
- tea kettle
- Ninja blender
- wide variety of kitchen dishes/utensils/tools
- cookware/bakeware
- new knife block with Kitchen Aid knives
- dish soap/hand soap
- dishwasher pods
- dish towels
- paper towels
- starter pack of coffee and creamer
- small condiment kit
- spices for cooking/salt/pepper shakers
Lanai:
- table and 4 chairs
- 2 Adirondack chairs
- umbrella
- beach chairs and towels
- snorkel gear
- beautiful view!!!!
Safety:
- fire extinguisher in kitchen
- smoke detectors
Parking:
- free parking/fill out parking pass info.
Community Area:
- pool
- hot tub
- bar-b-que grills
- tables and chairs
- lounge chairs
- restrooms
- 2 smoking areas located outdoors
This unit and all units are NON-smoking!
Recently Upgraded/Updated:
- kitchen updated
- king-size bed (very comfy!)
- living room and bedroom end/side tables
- couch with lounger and pull-out queen bed
- artwork from owner’s own photography of Black Sand Beach area
GE-031-190-3232-01, TA-031-190-3232-01
STVR-19-365200
- * Please be advised, the 3rd Tuesday of each month the entire condo complex has pest control with inspections and treatment as necessary in all units. By booking and staying on this date, your booking acknowledges you will grant access and treatment.
Guest will receive arrival instructions and access upon booking
Communication through AirBnB App. Guest is able to access unit upon arrival without a check in desk or meeting a host.
Located near Punalu`u Black Sand Beach where the turtle bask in the sand along side tourists looking for rest and relaxation.
Most guests rent vehicles at either Hilo or Kailua-Kona airports. Free parking on-site. The County of Hawaii has a public bus system with schedules, routes and fares available on the County Website.
REVIEWS:
May 2021 - Amanda - "This place was perfect for our family. The ocean view and yard were perfect for adults and kids to enjoy! Bird watching out the back was spectacular. The kitchen is well equipped and we made all of our meals. We bought food in Kona and brought it with. The nearby black sands beach was dreamy! The kids played and snorkeled with sea turtles, eels, and rainbow colored fish...the sea was a little rough, so the kids wore life vests and dad was nearby. Julie was very responsive and had excellent communication. The pool and bbq area are nice. During the pandemic, you must reserve a time to go to the common areas. This was nice because the common areas were never crowded. Also, we were always able to reserve the time we wanted without a problem. All in all, it is a very quiet and relaxing place to stay. We really loved it!"
Registration Number: 950190320041, GE-031-190-3232-01, TA-031-190-3232-01
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It was an excellent location, near the Volcanoes Park where we wanted to see an eruption event. The black sand beach in walking distance with turtles sunning was great.
Ok so first the positives. It is a very cute place within walking distance to the Black Sand Beach. It is in a quite rental community and there really is value for the money as there are limited options on that side of the Island. The views from the back porch are beautiful. The listing was very clear that it was very small and had no AC but fans an a breeze from open sliding doors would be sufficient to cool the rental. In theory that was great. Now I understand living in a tropical environment attracts bugs and in the listing, they do tell you they spray frequently but we did see roaches. I understand we came at time where there was an unusual amount of rainfall but that was a bit off-putting. If that was the only issue they would have gotten a much higher review. However, to cool the unit you do in fact need to open the glass sliding doors and turn on a fan which is fine. The issue is however that there are holes in the screen doors-you can see where someone put masking tape and bugs come into the unit. They were crawling all over us while sleeping. We gave up and turned on a light at the entrance to try to drawl them away so we could sleep peacefully. By morning there were dead bugs in the bathroom, by the bed and all over the stairs. There were so many that they were nearly a full dustpan full of dead bugs. We did tell the host and sent videos showing the bugs so they could perhaps resolve the issue for the next guest but we never heard back
Super nice loved the location.
The size was a little small for 4 people. We weren’t there long so we managed. Available Parking spots were not easy to get near the condo. Also I was missed that there were stairs in the condo. The location was a bit of a drive to some sites. The condo property was landscaped very nicely and was very close to the ocean, Black Sand & a delicious bakery.
Our stay at the turtle hut condo was magnificent. The location of the unit is well positioned as a home base for drives to the volcano and drive to Kona/Capitan cook for day trips. The walk to punalu'u beach is easy and the beach is stunning. The unit is well equipped with cooking supplies, just make sure to bring groceries from Kona or Hilo beforehand. The unit's pool has a great view and bbq area! The bed was firm and comfortable. As expected in a tropical area there are some bugs so make sure to use the screen doors when opening the doors!The host provided clear instructions on check in and check out and she was very responsive to questions.
My husband had his 40th class reunion from Pahala down at punalu black sand beach, perfect little condo ! Has everything very quite pool but walking distance to salt water beach!! Highly recommend ❤️
Clean unit, Old Hawaii style complex, grounds are well kept with pretty flowers and palms, coastal ocean view from this units ground floor lanai...pool has coastal view too. Feels private most of the time.Unit has 2 units above and one on side...if your neighbors are noisy at night you are going to hear them...needs some kind of sound deadening for the ceiling.
You have to go down a flight of steps to enter the condo which could be a challenge carrying luggage. The internet did not work until Julie came to the rescue with the updated Wi-Fi information. Thank you again Julie! The condo was small, but conveniently located and adequately equipped.
The good: great spot for bird watching, the complex is well maintained with pretty gardens, staff onsite (although not affiliated with this booking) are very friendly and helpful. The unfortunate: was given an incorrect code for the front door, was given incorrect information for the internet, sound transfer from the upper unit is significant, there is a large population of unhoused people living on the beach/ green space between this complex and the shoreline and we weren’t sure about overall security. Also, this unit is on the basement floor in a tropical area, so expect insects.
Great
All family together what a wonderful time!!!
Excellent and very low key, chill, vacation mode style. If you are looking for a nice get away this is the place to stay. The property managers are full of aloha and the facility is beautiful
The condo itself the pool area and the property we enjoyed but this location is very isolated from everything, 15min drive to closest town. I was not aware that the condos here was literally the only thing around but the beach. Not bad for a short stay but be prepared with everything you need for a few days before you go.
The location of this unit is very private and quiet -- great little lawn with hose to wash off sand and feet before entering unit. Ocean view. I would def. stay here again!
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Where is this vacation rental located?
- City: Pahala (postal 96777) Hawaii
Nearby highlights
- Location: Pahala, HI (Mark Twain – Punaluu – Wood Valley – 0.80 km to center), United States
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?
1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
How many guests can it sleep?
This rental sleeps up to 4 guests.
What amenities are available?
- Condo
- Unit size: 420 sq ft (39 sq m)
- Bed sheets provided
- Sofa bed
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
- WiFi available
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Laundry facilities
- Near laundromat
- Lanai / balcony
- BBQ grill grill
- Car not required
- Onsite parking
- BBQ grill
- Extra Bed
- Free Parking
- Internet
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- No Smoking
- TV
What should I know about check-in?
- Check in starts at 3:00 PM
- Check out before 11:00 AM
- Minimum check in age: 18
- Check in time starts at 3:00 PM
- You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
- Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Property Registration Number 950190320041, GE 031 190 3232 01, TA 031 190 3232 01
What are the house rules and policies?
- Pets not allowed
- Children are welcome.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
- Location: Pahala, HI (Mark Twain – Punaluu – Wood Valley – 0.80 km to center), United States
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?
A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to visit. Parking notes: Car not required, Onsite parking.
What kind of rental is this?
This is a condo rental.
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