After 5 days at Kona's Four Seasons Resort, I checked into Puako which was filled with a homeful of new and interesting friends. It was overbooked. But Punahele, my excellent host provided a next-door space that was larger than what I had reserved and at no additional cost. He was an ideal host and could not have been more accommodating, helpful, and generous.
The morning breakfasts were abundant and delicious. The facilities clean and well maintained.
I enjoyed very much my time at Puako B&B finding little time for other Bg Island diversions, so I look forward to my return.

Puako is one of my favorite spots on the Big Island, near some of the most incredible beaches on earth as well as interesting cultural sites like the Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site and the Lapakahi State Historical Park‎. Paul's pretty home is situated near these areas and is landscaped beautifully and decorated tastefully. However, upon arrival we noticed a distinct unpleasant odor reminiscent of mold or water damage. There appeared to be several air conditioners/dehumidifiers operating. His welcome was rather brusque and matter of fact, with no mention of the communal spa, library/living room or time for breakfast. His harried distracted fashion may be due to the recent passing of his esteemed mother, as you can see from her memorial in the kitchen. I offer my condolences but this is NOT the way to greet arriving guests, even if it is for only one night.
The small Flower Room has a lovely Hawaiian quilted bedspread, dresser and two overly small useless end tables plus a barely adequate air conditioner window unit. The bath room is across the hall and is a disaster! There are missing towel racks, leaky faucets, moldy and grody caulking. My partner said he could spend a whole day in this room alone just repairing the many things that needed basic maintenance!
Breakfast was cereal, fruit and delicious pancakes, with coconut syrup, plus an assortment of exotic preserves.
Costing over $100 a night, his B&B was a disappointment due to the unwelcome greeting, unmaintained and dirty bathroom and strong unpleasant odor. I won't be back.

This B&B has an excellent location. Although very close to the resort area, it is secluded in a traditional small village in the Puako shore. It is very quiet in the night and the sky is amazingly bright with an excellent view of the stars and the milkway. There is a small grocery store at walking distance and a few public acesses to the Puako shore.

We stayed in an excellent suite, well decorated, very clean. Our hosts, Paul and Tito, opened their house to us with great hospitality. We are thankful for memorable days in the Big Island and this B&B definetely contributed to this magic and well deserved vacation.

Fabricio.

We were visiting the island during the airline bankruptcy ordeal (2 in a week!) and after staying at several resorts and another B&B on the island (we like to explore), we've concluded that the Puako B&B offered the Hawaiian experience of Aloha. When we arrived, Paul offered the kids the gear we'd need for our stay: boogie boards and snorkeling equipment. Our room was a lovely master bedroom with a large sitting area and a patio outside. The bedding and coverlets were beautiful Hawaiian quilts, which the owner obviously takes great pride in.
The surrounding beaches are among the best on the Big Island. We enjoyed sitting and chatting with the owner in the a.m. over his fresh fruit, eggs, waffles (depending on day) and Kona coffee.
Overall, I would highly recommend this place and wish we had stayed longer. Aloha.