Puako Home Sales / Kohala Coast Properties

Puako is still the only ocean front residential community along the Gold Coast/Kohala Coast of the Big Island nestled between the Mauna Lani Resort, Fairmont Orchid and Mauna Kea/Hapuna Resorts. Hapuna Beach State Park has earned the reputation of being one of Hawaii Island’s finest beaches. It is the largest White Sands Beach on The Big Island and consistently rates on Top Ten lists internationally. Hapuna Beach offers some wonderful opportunities for swimming, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, sunbathing and snorkeling and is just a mile from Puako. You can even drive the back road to Hapuna Beach and not get on the Highway. Local shore fisherman can be seen daily enjoying the great reef fishing.

From this ariel shot you can view the coast line of Puako and the extensive protected coral reef

Puako Beach Drive has no thorough thru access which keeps it virtually still undiscovered by many. Hawaii Vacation Rentals, Inc. had their office next to the Puako General Store for almost 20 years and we often noticed people driving down the road and turning around before ever seeing the charming neighborhood which is still prevalent with original beach shacks next to stately homes as well as charming beach cottages that some owner’s have preserved. There are homes along the ocean side as well as across the street from the ocean. There are six separate “beach” accesses along this stretch of beach. Although there is not a tremendous amount of sand, there are tide pools and the extensive protected reef is remarkable. During low tide, small pools dot the entire coastline and these pools are filled with small sea life that make excellent areas to explore for all ages. If you enjoy shore diving, kayaking and snorkeling you can find a spot along this stretch of shoreline to enter the water. Offshore the reef is home to a wide variety of fish and many days you will see dolphins playing right from the shore. Enjoy the Whales who return each year to mate and give birth in the tropical warm waters during the winter months.

Puako is a place of activity and rejuvenation. There is so much to do or nothing at all. Sunsets are celebrated by most who live and visit Puako every evening.

Warmest Aloha,

Pattie

Pattie Freeman
Real Estate Broker/Owner
Hawaii Vacation Rentals, Inc.
A Luxury Real Estate Company
P. O. Box 2880
5 Emmalani Street
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 882-7000
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ROMANCE IN HAWAII

© 2012 Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

If you and someone you love are searching for the perfect getaway, look no further than Hawaii, where a multitude of magically romantic settings invite you to shed the cares of everyday life and rediscover one another. Happily, wherever you go in the islands, you’ll find an inexhaustible supply of love’s most important ingredient – time. Rest assured, there are literally thousands of captivating ways to spend it – each enchanting and full of romantic possibilities. Renew your vows in the golden light of a North Shore sunset on the Island of Oahu. Pledge your love beneath a sea of stars on the lava-lined coastline of Hawaii Island. Wrap yourselves in a blanket and share an intimate sunrise at the top of Maui’s Haleakala Crater. Or picnic along a remote white-sand beach on the Island of Kauai. You’ll soon discover that everything you experience in Hawaii – from our magnificent land – and seascapes to our sumptuous cuisine and vibrant culture – is infused with the passionate spirit of aloha. So don’t waste another moment. Come visit the most romantic islands on earth and you’ll never feel more pampered, spoiled – and alive.

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GENERAL WEATHER PATTERNS:

The best thing about Hawai’i's weather is that it is very localized. You may be driving along the island and be in a rain storm one minute and in bright sun the next. This variety of weather allows you to fully experience Hawai’i and its sun-drenched beaches, misty rainbow-filled valleys, pristine waterfalls, cool highlands, and lush mountains. The chart seen to the right here shows the distribution of precipitation annually on the islands; click the chart to enlarge it.

Hawaii, like all the other major Hawaiian islands, is affected by the trade winds. These winds blow NE to ENE and are typically more prevalent in the winter months. These trade winds bring cool air to the islands from the north, often resulting in precipitation along mauka and windward areas. At times, these winds can die down and practically reverse so that a south wind blows over the islands, resulting in very hot and muggy conditions. These winds are called Kona winds.

One mistake a lot of people make when they visit Hawai’i is assuming there is a wet and/or dry season like back home, but it’s not quite that simple. Granted, there are two distinct times of year and weather patterns due to the trade winds, but there is no defined “rainy season.” The general point to be made is, you can’t just say it’s rainy in the winter and dry in the summer. We’ve seen it bone dry in the winter, and had flooding in the summer; each enough times to derail most short-term trends. Still, we can look at the long term trends and get a general idea of what to expect. Let’s take a look.

In Hawaii with our relaxed lifestyle, one piece of furniture that many of us love to have in our homes is called a Pune’e which is a moveable couch or bed seen in corners of living rooms, on the lanai or covered porch and other rooms of the home. The pune’e was originally a stack of lauhala mats used by Native Hawaiians for sleeping or lounging in grass houses. Today, Pune’e’s are used as extra sleeping areas as well as lounging and napping during the day. They are often created from single or double beds with lots of pillows or bolsters added for comfort and support. Some are simply set on the floor, while others are more intricate with built in support from a platform made from bamboo, teak or other exotic materials. In Hawaii we have had a trend toward Indonesian furniture for a rustic, tropical look so some of the current day pune’e’s may have intricate carvings and be higher off the floor. However they are made, simple to luxurious, a Pune’e is one of the most inviting places to curl up with a good book and look out at the Pacific Ocean and relax. The multitude of colorful or designer pillows invites anyone to take a deep breath and relax to enjoy our “Hawaii Life”

We often go to the Blue Dragon for all their great events and quality shows. The food is great and its a modern facility here on the Big Island. Thank you Blue Dragon Staff for always helping us and our clients we really appreciate it.

I went to the web site www.BlueDragonHawaii.com and found this informative information below.

Why sweat the details of your special night? The Blue Dragon is proud to be your Special Event provider with our award winning Catering, Staff and Entertainment. You can either come to us for free use of our facilities or we’ll bring our great food, service and music to your favorite location.

Ambiance

The Blue Dragon offers an atmosphere unlike any other. Dine, dance and celebrate in our open air facility under the moon, stars and palm trees.

Fresh Local Ingredients

Chef Morgan orders fresh and organic ingredients from local fishermen and farms including The Blue Dragon’s own organic farm in Kohala. All food items are created in house.

Live Music

We have a state of the art sound system run by a professional technician. Choose from an extensive list of artists and dance the night away on our roomy dance floor.

Professional Staff

Our staff is friendly, knowledgeable and full of aloha. Experienced service is available for any occasion.

15 Foot Screen

Set above our stage is a huge projector screen which can host a personalized slide show or keep guests interacting with Nintendo Wii.

The Blue Dragon was voted Best Dining Atmosphere, Family Entertainment, Live Music, Night Spot & Bartender in North Hawaii!

Aloha, everyone. This is a great opportunity to express your concerns and/or offer suggestions to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. DLNR is charged with protecting rare and endangered species, native ecosystems, watersheds, streams, aquifers, submerged lands, coral reefs, fisheries, other ocean resources, and historic and cultural sites, as well as managing state parks, harbors, boat ramps, etc. It is also oversees public hunting and game management. DLNR needs to hear from us. Mahalo nui loa.
Kaua‘i Public Listening Session
Saturday, August 20, 2011

North Shore Listening Session
10:30am – 12:30pm
Kilauea Elementary School
2440 Kolo St., Kilauea, Hawai‘i 96754

Elsie H. Wilcox Elementary School
3:30pm – 5:30pm
4319 Hardy Street
Lihue, Hawaii 96766

DLNR Administration Team, including Chairperson William J. Aila, Jr., First Deputy Guy H. Kaulukukui, Ph.D. and Water Deputy Bill M. Tam from Honolulu is visiting Kaua‘i to hear community comments, questions, and concerns regarding topics under the Department’s jurisdiction.

This meeting is hosted by Senator Ronald Kouchi as part of a series of DLNR Listening Sessions to be conducted statewide.

If you are unable to attend but would like to send your comments, questions, and concerns to the DLNR please e-mail:  DLNR2011ListeningSessions at hawaii.gov

Individuals requiring special assistance or accommodations are asked to contact Senator Kouchi’s office at (808) 586-6030 at least four days in advance of the meeting.

This is the first of a series of statewide listening session.

Vacation Rentals have become a very popular way to create income for your Hawaiian home. If you would like any information on our program please contact Patricia Freeman for details. 800-332-7081. We suggest staying at one of our homes to experience what a vacation rental can provide for you and your family. Please check out our home site at www.VacationBigIsland.com

We always enjoy the entertainment of Prince Dance Studio here on the Big Island. If you are in the Waimea area of the Big Island this weekend you may want to see some great performances by Big Island artisans.

“Disposable Nation”
A multimedia dance concert presented by Prince Dance Institute and Hawaii Preparatory Academy. Featuring over 75 performers, original music by Hualalai and costumes by Emily Leucht.
May 13th and 14th at 7pm
$20 for adults, $10 students, $5 under 5

You may enjoy this interview with the Angel Prince is the award winning Artistic Director of PrinceDance and the CEO of PrinceDance Institute.
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Memorial Day 2011 is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 30 in 2011). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War. It was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars. Pearl Harbor will be very busy this year as usual.

Memorial Day often marks the start of the summer vacation season, and Labor Day its end.
Begun as a ritual of remembrance and reconciliation after the Civil War, by the early 20th century, Memorial Day was an occasion for more general expressions of memory, as ordinary people visited the graves of their deceased relatives, whether they had served in the military or not. It also became a long weekend increasingly devoted to shopping, family get-togethers, fireworks, trips to the beach, and national media events such as the Indianapolis 500 auto race, held since 1911 on Memorial Day.
Memorial Day 2011 is on 30th May in 2011.

On the Big Island we have so many wonders and one of the most awe inspiring is the night skies and especially from the Mauna Kea Visitor Center. It is a wonderful outing for visitors and islander’s alike. At Hawaii Vacation Rentals, Inc. on the Big Island we enjoy assisting our guests who visit the Kohala Coast in making plans for these unique opportunities.

The Universe Tonight

Saturday, May 7
Saturday, June 4
Saturday, July 2
6 p.m.
Mauna Kea Visitor Center

Free monthly program shares the work of astronomers from Mauna Kea

The Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station’s popular free monthly presentation of the
“Universe Tonight” program will be held at the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy on Mauna Kea Visitor Information Stationbeginning at 6:00pm. The presentation will continue for one hour and stargazingwith portable astronomical telescopes will follow at the Visitor Information Station. The Visitor Information Station is located at the 9,200-foot level of Mauna Kea and is accessible from Hilo, Waimea and Kona via the Saddle Road. Seating for this free program is limited and will be on a first-come first-serve basis.

‘The Universe Tonight” is presented on the first Saturday of every month. A
Mauna Keaastronomy community member will share new research and development with the public. For more information on programs at the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station visithttp://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/ or call (808) 961-2180.
Warmest Aloha,

Pattie

Pattie Freeman
Realtor/Owner
Hawaii Vacation Rentals, Inc.
7 Puako Beach Drive
Kamuela, HI 96743
 

The Kohala Coast of Hawaii– Patricia Freeman