Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce – Bid for Hawaii 2014
Auction Ends: Dec 8, 2014 04:59 AM HST

Accommodations

Two Nights at The Puakea Ranch in your Choice of House

Item Number
126
Estimated Value
1000 USD
Sold
600 USD to bhb08fd83
Number of Bids
7  -  Bid History

Item Description

Enjoy Two Nights at The Puakea Ranch in your choice of hales (houses). Choose from Yoshi's House, The Cowboy House or Miles Away Bungalow.

Welcome to Puakea Ranch

Have you been daydreaming about a private escape, a quiet, secluded, Hawaiian retreat?  Far from the crowds of the overdone resorts yet just minutes to excellent local restaurants, world-class beaches, waterfalls and rainforests lies an exclusive slice of paradise. With just four private vacation homes set upon vast and colorful acres of land, you are taken to a place where time slows down and few people are ever seen. Each authentic plantation era bungalow offers you complete privacy surrounded by sweeping ocean and mountain views.  Unpretentious luxuries, attention to simple details and 5 star personal service is what sets The Puakea Ranch apart and makes it so special.

Our historic bungalows are stocked with everything you need to enjoy your home away from home. Think of The Ranch as your very own country estate with high speed Wi-fi and panoramic ocean vistas. Puakea Ranch is proud to offer an organic on-site garden, a cackling bunch of egg-laying hens, sustainable energy power and noticeable water conservation practices in impeccably restored homes.

Your hosts are always available to assist you during your stay. A personal concierge, kitchen provisioning, unique tropical flower arrangements, horseback riding, guided hikes and water sports can all be pre-arranged as part of your stay with us. Personal chef service, childcare, massage and acupuncture treatments can all be had in the privacy of your ranch home.  Every detail of your vacation can be looked after, or you can plan for nothing at all except total relaxation.  Formal check-in is not required. No matter what time you arrive, your home will be unlocked, lit up and ready to enjoy to the fullest.

Puakea Ranch will delight and indulge you with unsurpassed charm wrapped in comfortable, eco-minded luxury.

Your item contains two nights at your choice of one of the following houses: 

"Yoshi's House" was built in the late 1940's by Yoshio Kawamoto, a 3rd generation Ranch Foreman. This Classic Hawaiian bungalow has an open floor plan with spectacular ocean and Maui views. Set on over an acre with a lava rock swimming pool, towering Mango trees and plenty of room for a playing a game of Frisbee with the kids. Grab a good book and lounge in the oversized hammocks beneath the shade of the Mango and Palm trees. Complete with a luxurious detached
bathhouse, there is a bathtub built for 2, and an open shower with views to the ocean out the many windows. After a long day at the beach, rinse the kids in the additional outdoor shower with ocean views. This bungalow is surrounded with windows leading to gorgeous views in every direction. The master bedroom features a private lanai with beautiful views to the horse pasture with the ocean and Maui in the back drop. "Yoshi's House" has been meticulously restored and is a lovely and inviting place to entertain. Sleeps 6.

"Miles Away" is a romantic & charming 1930's Classic Hawaiian bungalow surrounded by beautiful gardens in a private setting with Sweeping Ocean and pasture views.  Enjoy a glass of wine while you take in the breathtaking sunset views from your bungalow's lanai. Watch the whales breaching with your morning coffee. Complete
with your own private dipping pool and luxurious outdoor bathhouse, this bungalow is truly a one of a kind. The handmade Japanese bathing tub is perfect for a candle light soak after a long, fun filled day. With two bedrooms and 1.5 baths, "Miles Away" is wonderful for couples and small families. The shallow pool maintains a refreshing and inviting temperature and is a perfect place to cool off after a stroll around the ranch or a day of island activities. The oversized hammock is hung in the shade and has gorgeous ocean views. Sleeps 4.

 

"The Cowboy House" is the oldest home at Puakea Ranch, built by
Plantation working families at the turn of the century. Zejiro Kawamoto lived in this home with his young wife after emigrating from Hiroshima, Japan. All three Kawamoto children, Yoshi, Masa and Thema were born in this charming Hawaiian Hale beginning in 1922. It was the heart of Puakea Ranch with much activity and laughing children. By the early 1940's the Kawamoto Family moved up the mountain a little further to the Puuhue Ranch section and this home
became the bunkhouse for the Paniolo's, the Hawaiian cowboys working at the ranch. The Cowboy House has a long lanai with separate doors leading into two of the three bedrooms. The open living space leads to the bright and airy kitchen with views to the garden. Over the years the separate cookhouse was attached to the long house or the front portion of the house. The country charm
and simple details of The Cowboy House will take you back in time and invite you to slow down a little and just relax with family and friends. Sleeps 6.

To view photos of this incredible getaway go to www.puakearanch.com.





 

Item Special Note

Additional Nights can be added for a 10% discount.

Based on Availability.  Not valid during the holiday season.  $200 cleaning fee due upon booking.

Certificate Expires 12/31/15.

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