Puako’s Ocean Edge Modern Estate
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Setting & Architecture
Puako’s Ocean Edge Modern Estate is a private oceanfront home on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, designed by Bay Area architect Curt Cline around expansive glass, Pacific views, and open indoor-outdoor living. Nearly 70,000 square feet of grounds and bordering undeveloped land give the property a notably private setting in the quiet Puako community.
Rooms & Gathering Spaces
The residence has four ensuite bedrooms, with king, Cal king, queen, and twin XL sleeping arrangements, plus an ocean-view office with a queen sofa bed and its own bathroom. A connected guest wing includes a kitchenette and additional laundry; the main living area opens through a wall of glass to the lanai. A private elevator connects the garage to the main living level.
Dining & Indoor Amenities
The main kitchen has a Wolf range, dual Sub-Zero refrigerators, a wine refrigerator, and an island with seating for four; the indoor dining table seats 12. The covered lanai adds an outdoor kitchen with a Lynx gas grill and pizza oven, plus dining for 12. Other group spaces include a ten-seat theater and a ping-pong lounge.
Pool, Ocean & Recreation
A 25-meter infinity pool, heated to 78°F as standard, extends toward the Pacific and has an acrylic panel at its ocean end. The approximately 3,415-square-foot covered lanai, private bocce court, and broad grounds provide additional places to gather. Kayaks, snorkel sets, boogie boards, beach chairs, towels, and other beach gear are available; kayaks should be requested before arrival.
Puako & Nearby Dining
Puako is a quiet residential community with coastal wetlands, offshore reefs, and tide pools; the shoreline in front of the home is mainly lava shelf rather than a sandy swimming beach. Nearby dining includes Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar about 4.4 km away, CanoeHouse about 4.5 km away, HāLani about 4.6 km away, and Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club about 5.3 km away. The listing places Waimea-Kohala Airport about 17.5 km away and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport about 34.2 km away.
Best for
The home is particularly suited to extended families and groups who want privacy and space to share, with four ensuite bedrooms, multiple gathering areas, an elevator, a large lanai, and a theater. It also fits guests seeking oceanfront recreation, including a pool, beach gear, and kayaks for bay outings, while keeping in mind that the shore directly in front is not a sandy beach.
Travel tips
Kona International Airport is approximately 30 minutes south by car depending on traffic; Waimea-Kohala Airport is listed about 17.5 km away, and no local transit details are provided. Request the kayaks in advance, and note that the shoreline directly in front is primarily lava shelf and tide pools rather than a sandy swimming beach. Road closures and delays are expected around the Kona and Kohala areas for the IRONMAN World Championship on October 10, 2026.
What guests say
The supplied review excerpts praise the expansive Pacific views, floor-to-ceiling glass, and the home’s connection between indoor living areas and the outdoors. Guests also mention the privacy of the grounds, the infinity pool, and a well-stocked kitchen with ample beach and pool supplies. The public rating is 4.94 from 18 reviews. The excerpts provided do not identify recurring complaints.
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