Stately and serene, THE HOME OF THE HULA MOON is one of the most beautiful contemporary oceanfront properties in PUAKO. Each bedroom has a perfect ocean view. Located near the end of the road, you will enjoy year-round sunsets and privacy.
Puako has the best beach weather on the Big Island. Stunning sunsets, views of Maui, and an infinity lawn to the ocean. Plus a large courtyard pool. There is lots of room for a large family and friends at this apx. 5000/7000 sq. foot home on the beach.
We do not have Air Conditioning, but the large ceiling fans, and ocean breezes keep it very pleasant.
We don't allow weddings, events, receptions or any type of workshops at our home so please don't ask to be the exception, because we won't rent to you.
The home has a large infinity lawn and there is no barrier between the house and the ocean, therefore, please note the layout of the property and think about the people in your group, especially children, prior to booking this vacation rental.
All vacation rentals must have a STVR permit from the County of Hawaii in order to be a rental. We were among the first to receive ours, so we are in full compliance. STVR-19-349600, NUCR-21-0441.
Please see my generic "for reference only" contract attached under rates for details. You will need to sign a waiver and a case specific contract in order to finalize your booking at The Hula Moon and once you book, I will email that contract to you.
Back to the fun stuff.
As you enter through the gates, lush tropical plantings enhance the large courtyard swimming pool and generous lanai. The pool is usually between 79 and 86 degrees depending on the season. The pool is less than 4 feet deep.
THE HOME OF THE HULA MOON is designed so that every room has a magnificent view of the ocean, you will love the open and airy feeling of this large large contemporary home.
HULA MOON offers gracious living in a relaxed atmosphere. So, including the covered lanais, you have almost 7000 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space. The two-story Great Room is very inviting with wonderful views of the ocean. The beautiful oceanside lanai has a dining table for 8 to 10. The lanai also has large chairs for relaxing and a punee for lounging. There is a built-in bar. We have a small sandy beach just to the left of our home, which great for playing with the kids. People often snorkel in the tide pools in front of the house at high tide.
You will enjoy watching the humpback whales in season, spinner dolphins, and green sea turtles from the house. The Puako reef offers some of the best snorkeling and walk-in scuba diving on the Big Island. We are located between two beach access points so you will have very few people along the beach, walking past our home.
We have four large bedrooms with maximum privacy. The Kona and Kohala suites are on the main floor and both have stunning ocean views and doors that open onto the lanai. Each suite has been beautifully appointed with new King mattresses and new linens. Both have large bathrooms with a separate dressing area and a large "open air" but enclosed shower filled with tropical plants.
The two spacious upstairs bedrooms have expansive ocean views and a private lanai that runs the length of the house. The Aloha suite has a new King bed and a new punee (Hawaiian twin bed) for relaxing. The Turtle suite has new Twin beds (that can be made into a KING Bed) and a daybed . The Turtle suite is a great room choice for the kids, or for parents who want to sleep with their child. Of course, it is also perfect for for friends to share. Both upstairs bedrooms have bathrooms with large walk-in showers.
Each bedroom has a TV set. There are 6 televisions with many premium cable channels throughout the house. We still have one DVD player, usually, and we have a large selection of DVD movies in the Living room cabinets.
There are ceiling fans, portable fans and louvered windows in every room. There is No AIR CONDITIONING but if you leave the louvers open it remains cool and comfortable. Every bed has a blanket plus a quilt or comforter which guests often need at night.
If you have business to attend to, we have several work stations. We have good wifi coverage on the property and it's the best that Spectrum has to offer. The internet is great for streaming and most work but it’s not meant for realtime gaming or other low-latency tasks. Guests may not unplug the modem, the router or the sync modules which are there to increase coverage. If you do this, you may shut down the system and it will be down until my IT person can get to the home. He charges $195 per hour, so call me or your concierge before trying to "burp" the system, otherwise, expect a delay and an invoice.
The upstairs double office has a printer that you are welcome to use to copy papers. There is paper and spare ink in the drawer. There is also another punee (Hawaiian lounging bed) for relaxing. This can sleep an adult or teen if someone needs to sleep separately, but let us know well in advance if this is anticipated, so we can make it up properly.
I am sorry to have to remind you of this, but please note, you may NOT take the mattresses off the beds and move them into different parts of the home or outdoors. And please do not move the indoor chairs outdoors, or vice versa.
Extra housekeeping, in-home massage, kayak rentals, catering and more can be arranged locally so please ask our concierge. We will do our best to give you some options so that you can make the arrangements for your perfect Puako experience!
By the way, in the bathrooms, we provide hand soap and bar soap for our guests, but we do not provide shampoo or conditioner so please bring your own.
HULA MOON is a welcoming home where visitors can feel like a local. Just follow these simple rules and you will become part of our ohana of happy guests.
HULA MOON is professionally managed by the owner and her staff. This is my second home and our only vacation rental property, and it shows in our attention to details. We want you to respect and love Hula Moon the way that we do.
This property is compliant with Hawaii Tax Act 326. We collect and pay our Hawaii GET and TAT taxes. Our tax ID numbers are: W25465279-01.
GE 152-401-5104-01.
Please include your correct Phone Number, when making an inquiry. This is very important to us as we cannot continue to respond to you without it.
Welcome to the HOME OF THE HULA MOON in lovely Puako.
Warmest Aloha.
Registration Number: W25465279-01, GE-152-401-5104-01, 690060200000
Beverly G.
Jan 01, 2025
My family and I had a wonderful time, and we already want to go back. We went snorkeling almost every day, took sunset walks (saw eagle rays and squid), swam in the pool, ate outside. The weather was perfect (Thanksgiving).and the house lacked for nothing (extra refrigerators came in handy). The hosts took very good care of us - giving us tips and making sure everything was OK. Each night we had about 6 or 7 turtles right in front of the house on a rock.
Nick H.
Dec 31, 2024
The house, neighborhood, and location are amazing. This is truly a phenomenal gathering spot and an excellent way to experience the big island. We would highly recommend for friends and family gatherings. We travelled with small children and would book again without hesitation.
Jack M.
Oct 25, 2024
Exactly as advertised. Beautiful property, great location and laid back vibes. Our family enjoyed it tremendously and highly recommend to any and all guests.
Paul S.
Sep 02, 2024
Great property for our group. The pool was great to have. Turtles everywhere on the beach, rocks and when snorkeling out front. Quiet neighborhood. Great snorkeling out front and down the road where paid tours go…. Everything we needed for cooking meals and nice to have a spare fridge for all our drinks. All communications were great! Highly recommend!!
Barbara I.
Aug 05, 2024
We had a great time with family. Property was amazing and Niki could not have been more helpful.
Paul B.
Jul 14, 2024
Well appointed kitchen, bathrooms, outdoor living spaces and extras (coolers, beach bags, beach chairs, beach towels) that made the vacation extra relaxing. The home comfortably suited our family of 10 with beds for 4 children and 3 large bedrooms, walk in closets, outdoor rain showers for 3 couples. The home is expertly decorated and furnished with quality seating and conversation areas. A truly beautiful home.
Gail G.
Jul 10, 2024
Hula Moon is a wonderful house for a family of 10! The location, close to the ocean with a beautiful large lawn and deck, is perfect! There is exceptional art work all around the house. Everything is quality -- high end kitchen (+ 3 refrigerators!) with plentiful supplies -- sitting areas everywhere and a wrap around upstairs deck. All the rooms have a direct view of the ocean and sunsets.
Kevin R.
Jun 16, 2024
It was a perfect house for the 8 of us ( three generations). It is a beautiful house, location and setting. The host was fantastic and we have no complaints.
Monica B.
Jun 01, 2024
This is our second time vacationing at the Hula Moon and as soon as we returned home we booked it again for next year. The home is absolutely gorgeous with incredible views. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with everything you could possibly need to cook with. Our favorite pastime was relaxing on the beautiful lanai. Thank you Gail and Nikki for another wonderful vacation!
Walter M.
May 26, 2024
The house was beautiful and very well furnished. Wonderful view from the house and the terrific back porch. This house and rental experience was perfect!
Bridget S.
May 23, 2024
We had a great stay with nine of us! Plenty of room! The home has everything you need to cook with! The beach is great early in the morning to walk out and see sea turtles! (The beach isn’t friendly for swimming or playing in the sand since it’s lava rock, Which the listing does say). There’s a really nice beach five minutes away that’s secluded and beautiful! The sunsets and sunrise are beautiful! This home is made for relaxing! The pool was so fun for the kids! I would recommend this house for anyone that wants a high end home on the beach.
Also, side note no shampoo and conditioner (which the listing says) but I didn’t notice so be sure to stop at the store before arriving!
Rob M.
Apr 12, 2024
What an incredible property! We sadly had to leave this beautiful home and return home. Our entire family had so much fun during our stay there. From the ocean views, the beach access, turtles, snorkeling, back porch dinners, swimming, and the list could go on….we all (ages 8 to 65) had an absolute blast!
We will surely miss it and we are already planning our return. It’s left an indelible mark on us and we will not soon forget our fantastic time there.
We love how detailed Gail and Niki were from the very beginning. They made our stay so welcoming and as a family that owns and runs a business we can be very picky about things! Rest assured you will not make a mistake by booking your stay at The Home of the Hula Moon!
This place will always have a special place in our hearts and it has easily surpassed all of our families dreams for a get-away. We CAN’T wait to return. See you again soon!
With much Aloha!!
-Rob, Stacy and family
Lyle V.
Mar 19, 2024
I cannot say enough about this place. This is the second time we have stayed there. We absolutely love it. The whale, turtle watching is the best.
Colleen F.
Feb 24, 2024
This is our family’s second stay at this gorgeous home, and this trip was just as magical as the first. The home itself is impeccable, beautifully decorated, comfortable and stocked with everything you could need. The location is one of a kind. We had perfect weather and were lucky enough to see awesome whale activity right from the back patio, all week long. The kids and adults alike spent hours walking along the shoreline and we saw so much beautiful wildlife. The sea turtles abound right outside! Gail and Niki are communicative and organized; amazing hosts of an incredible property. We can’t wait to return!
Velma C.
Jan 08, 2024
If I could give this home a 20 star review, I would! From the moment we booked with Gail it was great! She was considerate and helpful with information and emails. We had looked and considered many homes and condos and wow did we make the right choice!! Nikki met us when we arrived and was available anytime we needed information. Everything you might need while staying at this home is pretty much there. The kitchen is stocked with all the equipment you need, there was an abundance of towels and linens, the furniture and bedding was comfortable, I could just go on and on. Pool and sand toys, coolers and sand chairs were there for our use. As for location, it is perfect!! The courtyard pool is wonderful and located at the front of the house, nestled in a beautiful garden oasis. Open expansive back sliding doors onto a huge back lanai with a dining area and an outdoor living room area. There is a very nice back yard for playing games or just enjoying the sunshine and ocean view. Every day we watched whales swimming and splashing and many turtles swimming or sunning on the rocks. Our family had the BEST WEEK EVER in this home and would recommend it to everyone! Thank you Gail and Nikki for everything!!