Puna District Vacation Rentals on the Big Island
Puna District Vacation Rentals immerse you in the lush, untamed beauty of the Big Island's southeast coast. With options ranging from jungle retreats to oceanfront cottages, this off-the-grid paradise is perfect for travelers seeking black sand beaches, warm ponds, lava cliffs, and authentic Hawaiian culture.
Why Choose Puna District?
The Puna District on the Big Island of Hawaii is a lush, eclectic region offering unique vacation rentals immersed in natural beauty and cultural charm. From jungle hideaways to oceanfront cottages, Puna accommodations provide a serene setting close to natural wonders like the Kehena Black Sand Beach, geothermal hot ponds, and dramatic lava cliffs. Ideal for travelers seeking an authentic, off-the-beaten-path Hawaii experience, Puna's rentals often feature open-air living, tropical gardens, and eco-conscious designs.
Key Features of Puna District Vacation Rentals
- Seclusion & Tranquility: Escape the hustle and bustle in serene jungle cottages and quiet beachfront homes.
- Proximity to Natural Wonders: Stay near black sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, and geothermal hot springs.
- Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Living: Many rentals feature green designs, tropical gardens, and sustainable living practices.
- Cultural & Historical Charm: Explore local markets, art galleries, and the historical sites around the Puna District.
Top Attractions Near Puna District
- Kehena Black Sand Beach – A secluded beach ideal for peaceful picnics and swimming.
- Lava Tree State Monument – A park with lava molds of trees from a past eruption, perfect for nature walks.
- The Red Road – A scenic coastal drive offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and lush landscapes.
- Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park – A must-see destination with active volcanoes, hiking trails, and stunning landscapes.
Nearby Towns and Communities
Located southeast of Hilo, the Puna District includes charming communities like Pahoa, Kaimu, and Kalapana, each offering local markets, art galleries, and volcanic history. Nature lovers will enjoy exploring the Lava Tree State Monument, scenic coastal drives, and nearby trails within reach of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. If you're looking for peace, adventure, and a deep connection to Hawaii's natural forces, Puna District vacation rentals are your gateway to one of the island's most magical regions.
Guesthouse in quiet Pāhoa St with AC
Come stay in our charming guest house and experience the beauty of Hawai‘i’s Puna side. Our little ‘ohana offers a peaceful place to relax, surrounded by tropical greenery, yet it’s just a short drive from black sand beaches, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and...
Puna Rainforest Retreat Hotspring - Purple Passion Cottage
The Purple Passion Cottage is located on a serene 20 acre estate with beautiful ocean and meadow views. The cottage is cozy and equipped kitchenette (range, oven, mini-fridge/freezer, microwave), full bathroom and two bedrooms. The main bedroom has a king bed with an...
Puna Rainforest Retreat Hotspring - Blue Ginger Cottage
Puna Rainforest Retreat Blue Ginger Cottage has a complete kitchen with all the amenities, a full bathroom and cozy queen size bed. Perfect for couples. This colorful cottage is clean, comfortable and affordable! Enjoy the rainforest trail, steam vents, plunge pool,...
Quiet Studio Vacation Rental on the Beautiful Puna Coast
This private studio and thoughtfully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. You’ll have your own entrance, a comfortable (new) queen bed, and bathroom. The space also features an outdoor shower — perfect for tropical climate. The studio includes a...
Aloha Hale - 3-bedroom house in tropical Pāhoa near Hilo
Your group will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home near Pahoa Town where you'll find local shops, a variety of restaurants, and the gateway to exploring the Puna District. The 3 bedroom 2 bath home is located in a quiet Hawaiian...
Breathtaking Oceanfront Home on Lava Rock Beach.
Summary:Embrace the beauty of Hawaii with a stay at our breathtaking oceanfront home, where you're surrounded by the soothing sounds of the waves and the gentle Tradewinds. From our expansive, floor-to-ceiling windows to multiple lanais, you'll enjoy panoramic views of...
Paradise found! 3 bedroom home with large lanai, AC and 2 blocks from the ocean
Your Pāhoa adventure begins at this 3-bedroom house with air conditioned bedrooms and downstairs studio. With two bedrooms upstairs (king in primary bedroom with en suite bathroom and a guest room with a queen bed and separate bathroom) and a studio downstairs (king...
Hawaiian Treehouse, Peaceful Glamping Retreat
BAUMHAUS - a fully off-grid 12 feet high tree house on 2 acres of tropical rainforest on the Big Island of Hawaii. Experience stargazing like no where else in the world, while warming up at the fire pit. Chill out in the large hanging net or spend rainy days in the hot...
Puna Rainforest Hot Spring Retreat - Green Bamboo Cottage
Studio with oceanview, full kitchen and bathroom, queen size bed, plus small couch for one child or small adult. Perfect for couples. The property offers 1 mile private rainforest trail, pool, steam vents, two steam vent hot springs and private retreat setting...
Pahoa House with Lanai, Walk to Ocean!
Escape to the beauty of Pāhoa and experience the perfect balance of luxury and location at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental. Situated 5 miles from Puna Kai Shopping Center, this home is a dream come true for adventurers and relaxation seekers. Immerse yourself in...
Tropical Garden Getaway Near Kehena Beach - 2 BR
Prime location for a Paradise Big Island experience! Enjoy peaceful, relaxing nights in Seaview Estates at the Tropical Garden Getaway. This luxurious garden ohana unit on the first floor has a private entrance, deluxe queen bed in one room with morning views of a giant...
Kehena Moana Kai - Amazing OCEANFRONT Private Retreat
Perched in the sunbelt at the edge of a dramatic oceanfront sea cliff, this honeymooner’s paradise sits in the heart of the lush Puna District rainforest on the Big Island of Hawaii. With two air-conditioned bedrooms, this private cliff house retreat accommodates up to...
Delightful home with private W/D, desk workspace, & a great location
Aloha Valley Shores | 31-Day MinimumOur calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Enjoy relaxing in a cheerful home filled with light, close to attractions but still providing the...
Single-level, dog-friendly home with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, patio
Puni Mauka | 31- Day MinimumOur calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Located less than three miles from the ocean, and just a few miles from the heart of town, this secluded,...
Comfortable, single-level retreat with fast WiFi & washer/dryer - dog-friendly
Puni Mauka A | 31-Day MinimumOur calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Located less than five miles from Pāhoa for convenient shopping and dining and just two-and-a-half miles...
Jungle Home AC NearHot Ponds Fissure 8 Hot tub
Right off 130 surrounded by lush jungle. We are ready to help you have the best adventure this side of Hawaii! 7 person hot tub & lots of cute feral jungle kitties on site. 3BDR/2BA FULL Access. Laundry Rm is SHARED w/ host.Cable High Speed Internet, snacks, avocados on...
Kehena Hideaway Luxury Home
You'll feel well-cared for and cozy in this new two-bedroom home. High-end design and luxury finishes bring art, comfort and beauty indoors; wrapping you in a jewel box of tranquility. The large open deck offers plenty of outdoor living space. The black sand beach of...
Exceptional 10/10 Peaceful Forest Paradise
Immerse yourself in an exceptional all 5-star experience in this custom home surrounded by greenery, on the eastern tip of the Big Island, This newly renovated, lava themed house, in the lush subdivision of Leilani Estates, provides the perfect space to kick back and...
2Bed/1Bath Upstairs Home, 1mile to Beach, Next to State Forest, Custom Finishes
There is a black sand beach nearby to explore (Kehena), and a lava tube hidden in a kipuka surrounded by a lava field, and geothermally heated ponds, forest trails, farmers’ markets, yoga classes, chocolate and mushroom farms, dances, waterfalls, drum circles and maybe...
Oceanfront Home w/ Incredible Lanai, Great Ocean View, WiFi, Washer/Dryer
Hale AikalaniOur calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'The open waters of the Pacific Ocean are right in your backyard at this modern and comfortable home just outside Pahoa,...
🌴 Gorgeous Oceanfront Luxury Retreat 🌊 Pool, black sand beach, AC and billiards
We are THE perfect luxury listing on the east side of the Big Island! A quick distance to black sand beaches, waterfalls, the volcano and charming Hilo town. ALOHA! Welcome to Hale Kakahi or Hawaiian for “unique, outstanding, one-of-a-kind house” -a perfect name for...
Magical Lava Temple Eco-Retreat w Volcano Views and Black Sand Beaches
Experience an unforgettable stay at the Magical Lava Temple, a 3BR/1BA off-grid sanctuary located 4 miles from the base of the world’s most active volcano. Surrounded by lava fields and breathtaking views, this open-air loft offers a unique connection with nature....
Newly remodeled gem in Hawaiian Shores
Spacious Custom built newly remodeled 3bd 2ba home with 2,144+ sqft of living space that has been beautifully remodeled/renovated for enjoying Island living.This home features vaulted ceilings, natural light with French Doors opening on to your spacious front...
Hale "Hā Hā" Apartment - 3 blocks from ocean cliffs
Hale "Hā Hā" is a one-bedroom, one-bath, 588 sq. ft. apartment that has separate living quarters with a private entrance and a relaxing lanai. We now have air conditioning! We provide a welcome gift of local Hawaiian products, along with coffee and tea. The kitchenette...
Hikina House- cozy yet airy-Walk to Kehena Beach
Hikina (east) house has lots of light and ventilation, ceiling fans, privacy. Great kitchen and wet bar for people who love to cook. It has a big master suite with a king bed, full bathroom, wet bar. There are two separate small decks. Washer & dryer on one deck.IIt's a...
Kai Malolo "Quiet Seas "Oceanfront Eco-Home now with A/C
WELCOME to KAI MALOLO (quiet seas)YOUR BIG ISLAND ADVENTURE STARTS HERE! JUST INSTALLED in the living room AIR CONDITIONING!!! NOW this is an alternative energy home so guests must conserve the solar power. IT is EZ and just like normal electric.Spectacular Oceanfront...
Private Oceanfront Luxury Home On The Pristine Puna Coast
Kalapana Beach Haven is a stunning 3 level custom-built tropical modern home that overlooks the ocean at the end of a cul-de-sac. With no direct neighbors, this retreat offers privacy with only the sounds of nature and the ocean. The house is surrounded on three sides...
Spacious home in a lush green piece of paradise
Nice, comfortable home on large lot with spacious lanai and fenced back yard. Use our home as a base for your Hawaiian adventure. Cook meals in our new kitchen with fresh, delicious and healthy fruits and veggies available at local markets. Barbecue on the lanai or eat...
Spacious, 5 bd/3 ba home in Orchidland Estates
Modern Contemporary, custom designed and well-built home with full kitchen and dining area, laundry, fireplace, beautiful decks, sleeps 10 comfortably, but can accommodate up to 17. Nestled on a private, landscaped acre of rain forest with many varieties of fruit-trees...
OCEAN View large home close to BEACH on 3 private landscape acres.
A beautiful 1400 sq ft 2 story home. 4 minute walk to the ocean. 1.5 miles to KEHENA black sand beach. Comfortable and clean with OCEAN VIEWS from many rooms and the covered lanai unlimited fast Internet - ATT Cell Phone reception - streaming Netflix on a big screen TV,...
Oceanfront Cottage in Scenic 'Old Hawaii' - Off-Grid, solar-powered property
The Original Rainbow Dreams Cottage - with a spectacular oceanfront view - is the only vacation rental so close to the ocean on the scenic Old Red Road (Rural Route 137) in the small village of Opihikao. The cottage is Off-Grid with limited (ATT) only cell service....
Top Five Rated Vacation Rental In Pahoa, Come Relax with Us!!
Enjoy a stay in this Rainforest Hawaiian Home and experience the authentic island style living;feel the tropical breeze, inhale the fragrant scents in the air and take in the songs of the numerous tropical birds that will greet you. We invite you to experience our style...
Enchanting Rainforest Hideaway, on 2 Private Acres to yourself. Pahoa/Keaau
The Enchanting Rainforest Hideaway is a custom vacation home which stands alone on 2 private acres surrounded by a lush rainforest which gives you the experience of old Hawaiian style simple elegance. Beautiful custom vacation home on 2 private acres in a rainforest...
CLEAN and SERENE eco-friendly private cottage!
Private cottage, gorgeous 720 sq ft one bedroom, full kitchen, bathroom, spacious living/dining area. Covered lanai with gas grill, patio seating, covered gazebo area with hammocks and hanging chairs. Conveniently located right off famous coastline of the 'Red Road.'...
World Class Garden Residence
Located on the rugged and picturesque Puna coast of the Big Island, Hale Mohalu Guesthouse is a garden residence in paradise. The lush and verdant district of Puna provides the idyllic setting for this unique botanical retreat. Situated on twenty-two acres with about 10...
Kehena Beach Oceanfront Retreat - Incredible Views of Ocean from Every Room
Discover the ultimate oceanfront retreat on the Big Island at Kehena Cliffside Estate — a private, gated luxury rental designed to showcase breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean from nearly every room. Nestled along the dramatic cliffs of Kehena, this spacious...
NEW RENTaL! Experience Aloha *Hawaiian Style Hale*
High quality rental with Hawaiian Style home feeling. Upgraded kitchen. Fresh and clean. Relax and enjoy.PLEASE NOTE: Our prices include TAT/GET tax - Perfect for 1-5 people. This is a fully furnished guest 2 bedroom/1 bath house w/ full kitchen and has nice tropical...
Hale Ohai: Modern Elegance in the Jungle near Pohoiki and Kehena Beaches
Relax in sleek, contemporary style at this modern Pahoa getaway, a private screen home once featured in the pages of Dwell Magazine. Walk the black sands of Kehena Beach in the warm island sunshine, and come home to a striking living space with a 500-foot deck where you...
Bowman's Big Island Guest House, Lava Tree State Park, Night Market, Beach
The Big Island Guest House is a private two-bedroom home including:-bedroom with a new queen bed-second bedroom with a queen bed-full bathroom-modern kitchen-large covered lanai (deck or porch) with a bbq-beautiful gazebo with tiki torches-covered parkingOur...
The Phoenix House - Epic Tiny Home GEM on Volcanic Lava Field
Come celebrate your Life & new beginnings at the acclaimed Phoenix House! Featured in countless media around the world, this epic, off-grid tiny home creation at the feet of an active Volcano has won the hearts of countless international visitors.. Enjoy a magic,...
Oceanfront In Beautiful Tropical Area, by black sand beach - Oceana Hawaii
Oceana Hawaii Oceanfront upstairs of home on the gorgeous "Red Road" and a short walk to a black sand beach. Quiet and serene yet modern in a natural tropical setting. Wake up looking at the waves, watch a pod of dolphins swim by. Have your coffee on the private outside...
Mediteranean style 2BR Garden Apartment to block from the Ocean ( Cliff )<br>
Ground floor bigger 2BR. Apartment #830178Mediterranean very nice 2 Bedroom Apartment full size Kitchen / big living Area / 1bath/ separate amazing outdoor shower for two .Big outside setting covered private patio & one covered EntranceOff road parking available and a...
Luxury oceanfront property with crashing waves and coastline views for miles
*****SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTES FOR GUESTS PRIOR TO BOOKING AND ARRIVING TO THIS PROPERTY:* All Guests must adhere to all applicable Covid_19 entry to Hawaii requirements and must show appropriate documentation of vaccination or negative test results in accordance with...
Tropical garden bungalow - all the comforts
Honey House is a finely finished piece of craftsmanship. Easy access, no stairs. It is a stand-alone 480 square foot garden bungalow. Hardwoods accent the living area. The full bath features a tiled shower, granite counter, and access to a garden lanai. We feature whole...
Bungalow only 2 blocks from the ocean ( Cliff ) with private patio & OCEAN VIEW
Bungalow has 420 sqft living area /plus a very big covered outside setting Lanai / patio a beautiful tropical garden , just for you in a very private, relaxing place as you lounge and enjoy the tropical bird-song and catch beautiful Eastside Hawai’i sun rise with peak-a...
Secluded Quiet Home Near Pahoa. Easy Day Trips to Hilo & Volcano National Park
Stan and I had a property in Kapoho listed with VRBO for four and a half years. Mama J's Pond House was taken by Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire on June 5th, 2018 during the Kilauea eruption. During our time of being hosts, we learned a lot about hospitality and what...
Ocean and Lava View from 400 sq ft Off Grid House- Amazing sunrises & Sunsets
We call it the Octopus house - and sometimes Pulpo or Tako for short. This is a tiny off grid house! Quaint and comfortable with power, hot and cold running water and a full bathroom, that s 1500 feet from the ocean cliffs, a short walk and great place to fish from or...
The House of the Beautiful Gardens
Tucked away in the lush and beautiful Hawaiian Beaches neighborhood, you’ll find Hale O Nani Mala Pua – House of the Beautiful Gardens.This three bedroom, two 1/2 bath home is located at the very end of an peaceful street. Wonderfully convenient to all the signts and...
Spacious & Modern Pāhoa Retreat Near Kehena Beach!
Discover the very best of the Big Island from the comfort & convenience of this modern private retreat! Ideally situated in the charming town of Pahoa, enjoy the world-famous black sands of Kehena Beach, the warm waters of Ahalanui Park or explore the inspiring...
Hot tub, jungle house, walk to Kehena Beach amazing lush views
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. A verdant oasis waiting for you to enjoy. Stunning views of tropical beauty from all windows of the home makes the place feel like you're in the trees. Only a short walk to the famous Kehena Beach (black sand beach on...