BAMBOO BEACH COTTAGE ~ 3 BR ~ Tropical, across Paniau Beach Park ~ Puako

The team was very responsive and communicative. There was a situation beyond our control and we very much appreciated how Jay and Arlene professionally addressed the matter.

The property was beautifully maintained. Jay and Arlene were responsive and excellent hosts. The beds were very comfortable. Our experience overall was excellent and exactly what we had hoped and expected. The location and privacy at the end of the road is the quiet and restorative vacation spot we were looking for as a family. Having our own house and ability to cook and relax is why we like using Air BnBs vs a hotel or resort.

Jay and Sheila were both very helpful and quick to respond. Kept us posted as our trip approached so we had everything we needed for arrival.

Loved our stay at the Bamboo Cottage! Welcome amenities were very thoughtful and appreciated. Sheila is literally next door and available for any questions. The reservations, check-in and checkout were seamless. The location in Puako is a quiet neighborhood and so nice! The cottage is comfortable and the deck is great for sunrise coffee and sunset views. Beds were comfortable, having 3 full baths was a luxury, and the outdoor shower was lovely. The snorkeling out front was amazing. I cannot wait to return next chance we get. Hui hou, mahalo for everything,

Everything was very clear and people responded promptly with true aloha spirit. Mahalo

We really appreciated the Aloha spirit of this home and having Sheila as a contact while there. I needed an extension chord fro a 2-hour work Zoom while there and she brought one right over! The location was lovely and the home had most everything we need: a salad spinner would be an excellent upgrade!

5/5 ~ The neighbor Sheila, who looks to the house is very helpful and very friendly. The house is quite old. The location is great! Everything was clean.

This place is lovely! The location is so wonderful. A quick walk across the street to the most beautiful sunsets and resting spot for turtle. A quick drive to some of the most famous Big Island beaches. This place is a casual, slightly rustic cottage by the beach. It has AC which we only used a little in the afternoon/evening. The main area upstairs is really pleasant. The kitchen is well-stocked and there a lots of herbs/cooking staples left from other guests. There are also boogie boards and all the beach gear you need in the cabinet downstairs. The beds are comfortable. The trees around the home are gorgeous. If you want luxury, stay at one of the hotels. If you want a fun, slightly rustic beach house with a real aloha feel, this is the place for you.

Shiela was great resource and answered all our questions.

So adorable, comfortable and welcoming! 5 out of 5 Stars! This house was wonderful! Ocean view from the deck and the gorgeous yard made our stay terrific! The hostess was so friendly and helpful and the location is amazing. I would pick this exact home again next time!

A little hesitant about writing a truthful review as I am afraid it will make this gem a little less accessible to me on my next trip to the Big Island. Location. Location. Location. The place has everything you need. Just a run to Costco, Island Naturals Market and the Fish market and you can have decadent dining right on the lanai every day. Beds are extremely comfortable. AC is greatly appreciated. BBQ grill and Washer and Dryer... and a few steps to a unique sunset every night. We will be staying here again! Mahalo nui loa!

Paradise found! 5 out of 5 stars! A perfect location in this quaint beach community...loved the sunsets and beach activity viewed from the patio...hope to come again!

We had a great time! We would definitely stay here again. The location is perfect, the property was very clean, tastefully decorated, the beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. The neighbor helps manage the rental and she made all the difference in making us feel welcome and well cared for.

The location is perfect even a gem for relaxing, far away from the touristy hotels. The house is facing a beach access for swimming, snorkeling, diving, paddle-boarding we be done it all. If you want to get a drink from Fairmont hotel for a drink it is five minutes walk from the bungalow. Bedding is good and the house offers everything that you need. Love the outside shower from when youre back from beach. The location of this Hawaiian house was more than perfect: walking distance to the Puako beach where you can swim, dive, snorkeled and relax watching the sunset. The terrace in the evening is letting a somehow refreshing breeze for your diner. The two stores house is prefect with the upper floor for the dining, living area. The road is really quiet and many locals come and go to chill out at the Puako beach access. It is five minutes walk to the Fairmont hotel for a cocktail. We loved our stay at Bamboo bungalow. If you want to feel on holidays relaxing far away from the classic tourist atmosphere thats the place.

Thank you so much for hosting us. We loved the (Bamboo Cottage) space and we had a wonderful trip.

Ideal location, terrific, quirky space, and the best set of knives that I've ever used in an airbnb :) We're big cooks, and we were super impressed by the kitchen equipment. Thank you!

If you havent been to the big island of Hawaii before, this is great location. We don't like big mega resorts, and that is many of the nicer places to stay on the big island. Since you are on Airbnb, you probably are not the typical big resort traveller! The other place to stay we considered Kona, which is an urbanized/suburbanized area, and if you are hitting bars at night is probably a good area. There are lot of smaller hotels, hostels, etc. In Puako, you have to drive a few miles to get to things, but that is pretty much the norm. Puako Beach is a quiet residential neighborhood of (mostly) single family houses right on a road next to the beach, literally you are accros the road from a public beach. By beach in the big island, we don't necessarily mean sandy beach, this mostly not. That could be a rocky/volcanic entrance which is what Puako Beach is, which is just across the street. Snorkeling is great, there is a drop off 100 yards out from the beach. Fish everywhere including the shallow areas. In Hawaii, when we were there, it is common the waves are big, and is best left for calm days, or may get shoved up against rocks. Don't expect to be going everyday snorkeling. You need to pick the calm days. However, what is great about this place is just a couple of miles north is the best beach on the big island. All beaches are public, and you can go to any of the resort beaches or the parks. Just south of this house is several miles of big resorts/condo/house complexes that have a gated community feel. You can walk about a half mile down the shoreline and get to them. There are bunch of restaurants, shopping areas, grocery stores, all in a nice gated community feel. We used this as the base camp to visit all corners of the island, which is a bit of driving. Go see the volcanos, Hilo, Kona, indigenous Hawaiian ruins, the telescopes, rain forests, waterfalls. Lots of things to see. Spent a few days at the sandy beaches up the way, and a few days at the house snorkeling, and hiking around to the resort areas. The house is very accommodating, if the setup is a little dated. The bedrooms are on the ground floor which are two king size beds. The place is best for 4 people and probably not many more. It is very comfortable with lots of patio/deck space, clean, organized manicured. Everything you need for cooking, a grill, spices, dishes, cookware, etc. Most of the time we went and bought food at the grocery store at the mega resorts and ate at home, and prepped what we needed for our day adventures. Plenty of beach stuff was there as well in the outdoor cabinet. You will want a car. Hawaii is an island but it is big and is the only way to...

Comfortable, clean, cozy, authentic, well appointed, beautiful location, lots of little extras. Not a sterile, modern resort, but a comfortable, clean, cozy home that gives a genuine Hawaiian experience. Beautiful location on Puako Drive, Hawaiian furniture and decor, very comfortable beds, everything clean. Caretaker next door was convenient but not intrusive. All the kitchen and household items we needed plus special touches like flowers and treats to get us started. Books and information in the house were very interesting and useful.

This quaint beach cottage is in a truly magical location and any "funkiness" is quickly over-ruled by it's incredible location and ease of inhabiting. We quickly got used to the 2 levels and locking up one to access the other situation. The upstairs kitchen/livingroom area is more than adequate, super comfortable with lovely furnishings, and has a very lovely lania for outdoor dining with a glance at the ocean. The kitchen is well stocked and we so appreciated the pantry that accumulated past resident's fine provisions. The caretaker (Sheila) who lives next door is so incredibly helpful and friendly and made us feel quite welcomed. The location really can't be beat. There is a wonderful shoreline access just across the street with such an easy access into the ocean for great snorkeling. Just 2 miles away is what we believe to be the BEST beach on the island. This is a lovely place to stay on one of the most revered spots on the island!

Great place to stay; highly recommended! 5 minute walk on the beach to Fairmont Orchid hotel. Can truly live like a Hawaiian in this space/area!

This is a lovely home in a great location and sitting on a located a sweet piece of property. Private and quiet...well, except for the morning birds :) Clean and equipped with whatever you might ordinarily need. We had several small problems and the response and repair was immediate. For us one of the delights about the property is that one really gets the feel of living in Hawaii, rather than being a tourist. We really loved our stay at Bamboo Cottage.

The cottage is perfect! It's across the road from the ocean in a very chill part of the island. The caretaker took such good care of us! She helped with suggestions and even found a coconut for my mom who was desperately looking for one. Thank you for such a great stay! We hope yo visit again.

Living for two glorious weeks in Bamboo cottage was a dream come true. Magical, and inspirational and energy-giving!

The house is fantastic, and great snorkeling right outside if out door.

Pattie, it was EXACTLY what I hoped for!!!!First am I got my coffee (thanks for supply that!) and met the sun across road on the beach. Most mornings that's how we ==started our day. Cara had forgotten about the beautiful beaches nearby! She and friend Debbie used to go there when they got off the ship in Hilo. Oh my, there's too much. I need your personal email address. Sheila was wonderful. One of our last dinners on the deck with old friends (who I want to connect you with) Cara severed two kinds of ? (it will come to me), she also did shishimi, and ahi. I also need to talk to you about putting you in touch with potential clients who became captivated listening to our stories about Hawaii. Patti, I couldn't get over the development! In short, I didn't visit the Big Island that often when we lived in Hawaii; after this experience I have to desire to visit Oahu, Maui. This visit, the location, the beach, the gentle local environment, Cara's joy, brought back for me the feelings I had the first time I landed in Oahu, 1976.

We had a WONDERFUL stay at the bamboo cottage. Are there any other comparable properties on Puako Rd (cost, sleeps 4-8) that you can suggest as well? -cindy