This was our second time here and we had a wonderful time. We love the location and the place and hope to come back again soon! Thanks so much!!
We have stayed here a few times and it’s just magical .A perfect spot for a couple who don’t like crowds .Very clean and lovely
The house has so many nice and useful touches like bathroom supplies (not restocked during visit which seems fair) and food essentials like oil and seasonings). It is in a setting that is so rare in today’s Hawaii. Twentyfeer feet from
Off the beaten track but worth the drive.
This little Hawaiian bungalow is what movies are made of. We thoroughly appreciated the gentle breezes, the sound of the waves and tropical birds, and exploring the lava tidepools into the evening. A peaceful respite from the rest of the word - just like in the movies!
We had a great time and enjoyed our stay. The house was spotless and furnished similar to our tastes. We look forward to returning.John & Ellie
Everything was lovely! Very difficult to leave today.A perfect Hawaiian getaway.
Our second visit to Hale Malia was just as wonderful as the first. The charming bungalow, spectacular view and excellent location make for a lovely stay on the Big Island!It is always hard to leave. Mahalo Kirsi.
If you'll excuse my description of a rental property with a food description equal to Umami... It satisfies everything I'm wanting to find to relax and unplug and connect with what the big island has to offer. Love this place.
Wonderful location, great sights on the ocean, perfect snorkeling, it can hardly get any better, we had a wonderful time and hope to be back soon 😊🐢
We fell in love with the cottage and with Puako. The house is cozy and great for a couple. The location is incredible. We hope to stay there again on our next visit to the Big Island.
The bungalow was a perfect home base for our stay on the Big Island. The house was immaculate, although we spent the majority of our time outside in the beautiful yard - lots of birds (including turkeys!) and turtles nearby. Lovely location and home!
Excellent location, well kept property, great communication with owner, tidy house, good appliances, no "kitchen" products (coffee, baggies, spices, oils, etc) only salt and pepper so plan accordingly. There seemed to be an unusually large number of mosquitoes in and outside the house so bring repellent as there was none! My only suggestion (after years if not decades of staying at various places in Puako) is to also provide as others do (even a small one) a "welcome" Aloha gift basket. A small offering of local coffee and cookies, and whole fresh fruit and nuts, etc would have been very, very welcome. :)
We loved sitting in the back yard watching the best sunsets. So relaxing.
This was the most ideal spot for a working vacation. I'll never forget it. Thank you for having an incredible retreat. The kitchen is incredible, love the showers, the bed was incredibly comfortable and the hammock was a dream. You nailed it!
Wow, this bungalow was amazing! It was perfect for my huaband and I, and just what we were looking for. It was incredibly clean and well equipped. Communication and service with the host was great too. I highly recommend this home.
Another wonderful stay at our happy place! No fires this time, so we were able to lean in and enjoy the peace and solitude Hale Malia provides, with amazing snorkeling just steps away. Thank you again, Kirsi! See you soon...
Absolutely perfect home. Well-maintained, beautifully decorated, perfect outdoor spaces. Loved our stay and was very, very sad to leave.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hale Malia
A very cleN home beautifully decorated on a very stunning property .
The house is small but well suited for a couple and we enjoyed every minute .
Great snorkeling at your doorstep
This adorable bungalow in an absolutely stunning setting made for a magical getaway. Kirsi is a great host as well, and made sure we had all the information we needed.
This little cottage was great for a couple - wonderful back yard with great lounges and a perfect place to relax, enjoy the ocean, and watch whales. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a few kitchen supplies like oil or seasonings and maybe foil or wrap. Otherwise the kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils. We would definitely stay again!
If you are looking for a laid back, restful and quiet place to stay on the Big Island, this is it!
We’ve stayed here many times and it never disappoints. Puako is such a delightful area.
Clean, comfy and laid back.
Thank you and we hope to come back someday!
Hale Malia is a darling bungalow in a beautiful setting. A perfect place to watch whales and the ocean while sipping coffee!
The bungalow is very clean, well equipped and charmingly decorated.
The owner was very available, and proactive, when we had a small problem.
Dreamy!
We really enjoyed our time staying here. We have stayed in Puako before and found this place to have absolutely everything we needed. We’d love to return!!
Love this spot. Away from the resorts. Great location on the island for day trips. Rolling waves were the only sounds I needed in the hammock.
We LOVED this place! Had so much fun watching whales and sea turtles right in the back yard! Comfy, clean, perfectly decorated, and so peaceful. Came here after the loss of my son and it was the perfect retreat from life that I so badly needed. Mahalo for letting us stay and we will be back!
This is our third time staying at this property and it gets better each time I cannot recommend it more.
