Hale Ulu'wehi - Tropical Hideaway Private, spacious (2000 sq. ft) A/C family friendly residence across from ocean with tropical, sunny interior. Plenty of room for relaxing, fresh meals made in a gourmet kitchen. Relax indoors or hang out on large lanai with BBQ overlooking yard. After fun in sun shower outdoors and hang gear/wet suits in bamboo shower. This Tropical Hideaway is a newly remodeled 2,000 square foot Hawaiian style home is a great spot for families and friends. It is very spacious and beautiful! AC throughout. Fill days exploring the marine life (whales in winter) at one of the best spots on Big Island for kayaking (home near boat ramp) shore diving, snorkeling or bask on shore with green sea turtles. We will be available by phone or email if you need any assistance during your stay. Within short drive are Hapuna and Wailea, two fabulous white sand beaches. Dine out at numerous restaurants nearby at 3 different resorts. Mauna Kea & Mauna Lani resorts (5 min drive) provide tennis, golf, health spa, fitness center, pool, restaurants and shopping. Please inquire regarding resort fees. A car is recommended for getting around the area. Puako (Pu-ah-ko) is the only small, quaint oceanfront community on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. It is located about 30 miles north of Kailua-Kona and 22 miles north of the Kona airport. The island's largest white sand beach, Hapuna, is right next door. Puako is conveniently located for enjoying all the resort hotels and restaurants on the Kohala Coast. The Mauna Kea, the Fairmont Orchid, the Mauna Lani and Hilton Hotels are just minutes away with their beaches, fine dining, shopping and world class golf courses. Kohala Divers and Ocean Sports is nearby at Kawaihae Center, and offers various ocean activities including scuba diving and sunset/afternoon sails. Kawaihae Center and Harbor are just 10 minutes by car, with several great restaurants and shops. You are close to almost any activity you may desire, with the exception of viewing the volcano which is a 3 hour drive. Several fabulous beaches are minutes away. Hapuna Beach (voted best beach in Hawaii by Conde Nast Magazine) and Waialea Bay (Beach 69) both are wonderful for swimming, snorkeling and boogie boarding. The neighborhood is called Puako, and it is conveniently located for touring all parts of the island. All homes in this neighborhood are on small acreage, so it is a very low density area. Driving time to the Kona airport is approx. 30 minutes, Kailua Kona 45 minutes, Waimea 20 minutes, Hilo 1½ hours, Captain Cook, coffee country, 1¼ hours, Hawi and Polulu Valley 20-30 minutes. The sun shines 355 days per year and the average temperature highs are in the 80's with low's in the 60's. The ocean's edge is about 60 feet from your doorstep with crystal blue water that is 72-76 degrees year round. Puako offers ideal fishing, snorkeling, diving, surfing and kayaking. Walking and biking is a favorite, too! Sea turtles, dolphins and whales are some of the sea life you may see. Puako offers beach style living and a real sense of getting away from it all