We love the Puako area. We got lots of boogie boarding, snorkeling, and diving in. The street is easily and safely walkable as is the walk to the Fairmont and the Petroglyphs. The neighborhood is quiet, the house is the second to last house on a dead end street. The kitchen is very well equipped, the place was very roomy for the 5 of us. I fell asleep twice in the papasan chairs on the lanai while reading my book.
We recommend Mango Hale.