Island Time Retreat
Set along the peaceful shores of Puako on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, Island Time Retreat offers an exceptional oceanfront escape where luxury meets the natural beauty of the island. This five-bedroom retreat accommodates up to ten, with a thoughtfully designed pod-style layout that provides both privacy and space to gather. Vaulted ceilings, an open-concept living area, and expansive sliding glass doors create a seamless connection to the oceanfront lanai, where breathtaking coastal views and spectacular sunsets take center stage. A fully equipped kitchen, inviting dining spaces, and comfortable furnishings make every moment feel effortlessly relaxed. Just beyond the lanai, a lush oceanfront lawn features a private hot tub overlooking the water, while a sandy access path leads directly to the shoreline for snorkeling, tide pool exploration, and possible sightings of Hawaiian green sea turtles. Outdoor dining, a BBQ, and an open-air shower complete the coastal experience. The separate sleeping quarters, including a private primary suite and detached ohana, offer a welcoming balance of comfort and seclusion. With the gentle sound of the waves and the beauty of the Pacific just steps away, Island Time Retreat creates an unforgettable setting for cherished island memories.
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Location
Inside the destination
Neighborhood: Puako - Located in the peaceful coastal community along the Kohala Coast, this home is surrounded by a relaxed residential setting with access to the area's rocky shoreline, tide pools, and snorkeling spots. - Puako is a small residential community you can walk end to end, with all reef access points and quiet lanes rather than resort bustle. Hapuna Beach and the white sand of Beach 69 sit a short drive up the coast, and both the Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea resorts, with their championship golf and dining, are under ten minutes away. This is one of the sunniest, driest stretches in the islands. Kona International Airport (KOA) is the arrival point for the coast.
Parking information
- Garage parking. - Please park in your designated parking areas. Please be respectful of the neighbors and do not block driveways, sidewalks, or mailboxes.
Getting to the property
Car is recommended.
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Cancellation policy
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Partial Refund: Receive a 90% refund when you cancel your reservation at least 46 days before check-in.
Partial Refund: Receive a 50% refund when you cancel your reservation at least 31 days before check-in.
No Refund: Reservations canceled 30 days or less before check-in are not eligible for a refund.
Refunds subject to a 5% processing fee of the total.
Things you need to know
Self check-in/check-out.
Every room has a ceiling fan and split A/C. The two ohana bedrooms share a bathroom and feature an open layout separated by a partial pony wall rather than a full wall. This arrangement is best suited for children or families comfortable sharing an open space.
Beside the house, a sandy path slips between the seawall and the reef and drops straight into the water, where the snorkeling starts a few strokes out. The reef out front is the first swim, every time.
It is a tradition in Hawaii to remove your shoes before entering a home. Kindly remove your shoes upon entering the home.
An initial supply of soaps, cleaning supplies, paper goods, and other necessities has been provided for your use. You will likely need to pick up additional supplies during your visit.
Hotel-like amenities, including but not limited to daily cleaning, room service, valet, and bell service, are not provided. Additional services can be requested with advance notice at an additional cost.
Guests who are staying for an extended period of time may require one or more mid-stay cleaning services. The frequency of mid-stay cleanings will vary by property and guest preference. If you prefer to have additional cleanings scheduled during your stay, then it should be discussed in advance with your Reservations Manager so that all of the details can be arranged and the cleanings properly scheduled.
Our vacation villas tend to be fully equipped with everything that you would need if this were your second vacation home. From cooking utensils to hair dryers to electronics and wireless internet.
Restrictions
Guests & Occupancy
- Primary renter must be 21+ and must be the same person as the credit/debit cardholder.
- Limited to two guests per bedroom unless otherwise specified. For tiered-rate properties, occupancy is restricted to the number of guests booked. Full legal names of all occupants are required prior to check-in.
- Additional guests require prior written approval and are subject to extra nightly fees.
- For personal vacation use only. No commercial, business, or event use unless pre-approved in writing (additional charges may apply). No subletting.
- Guest is responsible for all invitees and for any damages, fines, service calls, excessive cleaning, repairs, or assessments caused during occupancy (charged to card on file).
- Optional management coordination services billed at $75/hour with prior agreement.
Events & Noise
- Parties, weddings, or gatherings exceeding maximum occupancy are prohibited. Violations may result in immediate termination of rental agreement.
- Any event or non-standard use requires prior written approval and may incur additional fees.
- Strict Good Neighbor Policy. Excessive noise (indoors or outdoors, including pool/spa, patios, lanais) is prohibited.
- Guests must comply with posted community quiet hours. Violations may result in eviction without refund.
Prohibited Activities
- Pets: Prohibited unless specifically permitted in the property listing or required as a trained service animal. Guests with a service animal must notify management at the time of booking and provide information regarding the animal's trained tasks. Emotional support animals, therapy animals, and companion animals are not considered service animals and are not permitted. Unauthorized pets may result in additional fees, cleaning and remediation charges, damage assessments, lost rental income, and/or termination of the rental agreement. All related costs may be charged to the card on file.
- Smoking/Vaping: Strictly prohibited anywhere on property (including lanais and balconies). Guest responsible for all remediation, deodorizing, damage repairs, and potential lost rental income.
- Illegal Activity: Use of property for illegal or unlawful purposes is prohibited.
Equipment & Amenities
- Pool & Spa _(if equipped)_: Use at own risk. No unsupervised children. Follow all posted safety rules. No diving in shallow areas. No glass near pool/spa. Comply with posted occupancy and hour restrictions. Pool fences available upon request for an additional fee (must be scheduled in advance). Turn off hot tub heat when not in use.
- Recreational Equipment _(if equipped)_: Inspect before use; report issues immediately. Use according to laws and safety guidelines. Guest assumes all risk of injury or damage.
- Utility Usage: Rental includes normal utility usage. Excessive usage will be charged to guest + 4.5% processing fee. Stays over 30 days may have utility caps.
- Mechanical/Electrical Systems: No guarantees on AC, appliances, internet, TV, water, power, etc. Guests must report issues promptly. Service calls caused by guest misuse will be billed. No rent deductions for failures.
- Extended outages may occur due to wildfire safety programs or extreme weather.
Checkout & Care
- Early arrival requires prior approval.
- Property must be left tidy and in similar condition to arrival.
- Late departures without approval incur hourly charges (minimum one hour). After 4 pm, fee may equal the full daily rental rate.
- Excessive cleaning billed at a minimum of $45/hour per cleaner.
- Guests must report pre-existing damage upon arrival. Failure to report issues during stay may void refund consideration.
- Guests must immediately report access issues or equipment malfunctions.
Liability & Disclaimers
- Not liable for injuries or accidents.
- Not liable for injury or loss. Guest assumes full responsibility.
- No refunds for weather, hurricanes, road conditions, tsunamis, volcanic activity, pests, beach/ocean conditions, or similar acts of nature. Travel insurance is recommended. If the property becomes uninhabitable and insurance not purchased, rescheduling within one year may be offered.
- All Hawaii beaches are public and not controlled by management. Lifeguards are not present on many beaches. Ocean conditions (tides, currents, rip tides, sea life, storms) are unpredictable and vary by location and season. Guests use the beaches and ocean at their own risk. No refunds for beach or ocean conditions.
- No refunds for nearby construction noise.
- No refunds for failure of utilities, appliances, internet, AC, or similar systems.
- If property becomes unavailable (sale, law change, safety issue, loss of management), refund limited to payments made.
- Not responsible for lost, delayed, or undeliverable mail/packages.
- Hawaii is subject to environmental hazards. Guest is responsible for evacuation awareness.
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