Rasmus G.
Mar 05, 2023
This is a wonderful place and we are thankful for you sharing it with us. Beautiful renovation of the cottage, stunning views, and so peaceful. We loved it!
Rasmus G.
Mar 05, 2023
This is a wonderful place and we are thankful for you sharing it with us. Beautiful renovation of the cottage, stunning views, and so peaceful. We loved it!
Bradley B.
May 03, 2022
We enjoyed our stay very much. It was very nice and relaxing!
Bradley B.
May 03, 2022
We enjoyed our stay very much. It was very nice and relaxing!
Dan B.
Feb 26, 2022
Private plantation house with pool. I could stop there. Coffee on the wraparound deck. Private swimming pool and loungers. Romantic bathhouse. Daybed with a view! Away from the crowds and meet authentic Hawaii. There’s no AC but plenty of windows and fans to stay cool enough. This place is the definition of relaxation.
Dan B.
Feb 26, 2022
Private plantation house with pool. I could stop there. Coffee on the wraparound deck. Private swimming pool and loungers. Romantic bathhouse. Daybed with a view! Away from the crowds and meet authentic Hawaii. There’s no AC but plenty of windows and fans to stay cool enough. This place is the definition of relaxation.
Greg B.
Feb 23, 2022
My wife and I came to HI for 2 weeks. The first 5 days were on Ohau at a high end resort. Once we got that out of our system, we came to the Big Island for eco-tours and adventure. We wanted a natural setting away from the crowds. Puakea Ranch more than delivered. We were a little skeptical about no A/C (we live in S. FL), but the house was always comfortable and at night even a little chilly. If you love nature, you will love this place. We fed the horses, the donkeys, the goats, the chickens, the ducks, the wild peacocks and more all on the property. We were delighted one morning to see a momma wild hog and her adorable 10 piglets grazing in the yard. The house gives you a historic feel with modern comforts. the bath house was fabulous! The view from the porch is fantastic. You'll never enjoy your coffee more. The proximity to Hawi was a nice bonus. It's a quiet little town with nice shops and some good eats (Bamboo is highly recomended for dinner). If you insist on 5 star luxury amenities and if a gecko or two getting into the house bothers you, this may not be the place for you. But if you appreciate a historical house in a beautiful natural setting, Puakea Ranch is a home run! We can't wait to return.
Jennifer B.
Nov 22, 2021
We loved Yoshi’s house and the whole property. The house was so charming and well equipped, the bath house was such a wonderful space! The view and the surrounding farm animals were such a treat! We will come back!
Jennifer B.
Nov 22, 2021
We loved Yoshi’s house and the whole property. The house was so charming and well equipped, the bath house was such a wonderful space! The view and the surrounding farm animals were such a treat! We will come back!
Luke Tyler T.
Jun 22, 2021
Growing up here on the big island definitely makes me appreciate everything this island has to offer. While Puakea ranch may be for those who want to be with nature 24/7, the ranch was run down and you might be better off paying for a hotel room because there were lizards, wasps, bees and bugs everywhere. There was no cell service at all (which was disclosed at booking) and the wifi hardly worked and wouldn’t connect (a big problem!).
I was born and raised on a ranch here on the big island so I’m used to getting down and dirty but that was nothing compared to this one. When turning in for the night, it was very hard to lock and secure the doors or entries into the house (there were five!). The door in the master bedroom, the one in the kitchen, and the front door were VERY hard to lock.
The private pool on the property was nice and relaxing (we jumped in the first night we got there) but the next morning when we went to the pool, it was super cloudy. We didn’t swim in the pool the rest of the weekend because of how dirty it looked ( and that doesn’t happen over night.
As I said, I grew up on a ranch so I’m used to things like cockroaches, lizards, ants and even bees. But for the price of this property that you are paying each night, I prefer all those bugs to be outside (which was sadly not the case…).
We also booked this place based on the pictures used to advertise. I know living here that we have our wet months and dry months, but when we stayed at this property (June) the yard and landscape was DRY. No green, whatsoever which was a little sad because we planned on playing games in the yard but couldn’t because the grass was sharp and almost like pins and needles.
Needless to say, my friends and I had a very nice time spent here at the ranch because we had each other and the memories made but would most likely not return or recommend this property to any family or friends of ours.
You are better off paying for a deluxe suite or room at the Marriott or Hilton. We paid almost $2,700.00 USD for Friday (Afternoon)-Monday (Morning)! Definitely not worth the price, but if you are down for “nature” in the house with you during your stay, this may be the place for you.
Sha M.
Apr 10, 2021
Amazing Hawaii Ranch! The Garden, the animals, the house, the views were all spectacular. We will be back!!
