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Puakea Ranch

$$$ | 56-2864 Akoni Pule Hwy., Hawi, HI, 96719, USA Fodor's Choice
Puakea Ranch, Kohala Coast
Giselle Thompson

Four beautifully restored ranch houses and bungalows occupy this historic country estate in Hawi, where guests enjoy their own private swimming pools, horseback riding, round-the-clock concierge availability, and plenty of fresh fruit from the orchards. Listed on the State Historic Register, Puakea Ranch pays homage to the four generations of cowboys and plantation workers who once lived on the property. The two-bedroom Yoshi's House sleeps six and has ocean views from the lanai, plus a lava-rock swimming pool. Cowboy House is a three-bedroom former bunkhouse that sleeps six, while the Miles Away bungalow provides two bedrooms and its own private dipping pool. A large studio, James Cottage shares a swimming pool with Cowboy House and also has its own private hot tub. Decorated with local art depicting the property, each home has its own kitchen, barbecue grills, and washer-dryer. It's 15 minutes to the closest public beach, and just down the road from the artists' town of Hawi. It's one of the few properties on the Kohala Coast that can also be entirely booked for weddings and events. 

Pros

  • Charmingly decorated
  • Washer and dryer in each house
  • Private swimming pools

Cons

  • 15 minutes to the beach
  • Spotty cell-phone coverage
  • Sometimes windy
56-2864 Akoni Pule Hwy., Hawi, HI, 96719, USA
808-315–0805
Hotel Details
4 houses
No Meals

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