Guesthouse vacation rentals in Kona

Fantastic and lovely location and walkable to great snorkeling as well as petroglyphs and coastal walks. Also short drive (or bike ride) to great swimming and/or body surfing beaches. Also a nice laid back little neighborhood store near by. The place is sweet and feels like a wonderful tropical paradise. Loved having an outdoor shower (& indoor, too!) and it was nice to have AC in bedroom for sleeping. But ceiling fans also keep the temperature comfortable! Highly recommended!

This is a perfect little spot for a vacation or if you have family in town. The power went out for a couple of hours and Malis met us at the door with a lantern. She was friendly and responsive, considerate and kind. The space itself is adorable with a comfortable bed and a wide variety of appliances. I highly recommend!

A great little hideaway. It's out of the way from any busy area, there is a great restaurant nearby. The garden was full of plant life which was great to walk round and see. Lovely and quiet and peaceful

Very nice and responsive host, the house is spacious for a family and the views of the night sky is very beautiful too!

Fantastic stay! The Ohana is clean, comfortable, very well stocked and super cute. We loved the views and peaceful surroundings. We had everything we needed and the hosts were terrific. They were happy to chat and provide recommendations or let us be. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay!

We stayed just one quick night here after landing on the island. It was a great little space. Very clean, seemed brand new, convenient to town, and you could see the ocean from the cute front porch. The bed was very soft, like a cloud you melted into. Normally I don't like soft beds but this one was nice. It is a stand alone space but wasn't quite as private/secluded as I thought. In case someone wanted more privacy, but it wasn't an issue for us. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!

Loved this stay. Convenient, modern house with clean and quiet location. We loved being able to walk to coffee and Merriman’s for dinner. The location is a short drive (15-20 mins) from beaches too. I would highly recommend it!

A nice rural experience, very peaceful and comfortable!

Welcoming and friendly on-site hosts, nice open air kitchen and dining area for meals, central location for west side of island, and a place that now feels like an island home away from home.

This place was in the perfect location. I was able to walk to the local farmers market & to a few beautiful beach spots. Driving was close to everything from restaurants, gas station and other beach access points and hwy. Thank you Na Na for being SO welcoming and efficient with the instructions and response time. The home itself was so comfortable, safe, and private.

When we decided to come to Hawaii, we had already explored so many beaches and were really craving a deeper connection to nature and that’s exactly what this place gave us. Tucked away in the rainforest, the cabin is surrounded by lush greenery, the soothing sound of a running waterfall, and the sweet calls of birds echoing through the trees. The cabin itself sits perched on a ledge overlooking the waterfall , an absolutely magical view to wake up to. Every morning, we enjoyed coffee on the porch, completely immersed in the sights and sounds of the forest, often greeted by curious wildlife and even the occasional mango falling nearby. Even with a few other cabins on the property, we felt completely tucked away and had so much privacy throughout our stay. It felt like our own little rainforest sanctuary. If you’re looking to unplug, recharge, and feel truly grounded in nature, this cabin is pure paradise. We left feeling inspired, refreshed, and deeply grateful for this experience.

We had a great stay at Andrew’s place. It was extremely clean with great amenities, and convenient to beaches, gym, supermarkets (less than 15 minutes) and quiet and peaceful. Andrew let us borrow his beach equipment (chairs, umbrella etc) which was really helpful. It is also only about ten minutes to a coffee plantation, and convenient for day-trips including to Mauna Kea (about an hour drive). I highly recommend this AirB&B.

helpful host and nice house. Everything is perfect except for some cockroaches intruders. Highly recommended for those who love immersive experience in nature but also want to be close to amenities like restaurants and stores.

The view is incredible. It’s a few degrees cooler than Kailua-Kona so it is more comfortable. Michael and Amanda are great hosts and the most enjoyable to talk with. The French Press was a unique touch that shows they go above and beyond to provide a peaceful relaxing environment.

Me and my brother had a wonderful stay. Shelley was super friendly and very responsive. The location is great to get away from the heat and noise from the town as well. Kudos for the Wilson brothers!

We felt right at home at Viktor & Julie's place, which was perfect for the three of us. The home was very comfortable and equipped with all the amenities we needed, plus a thoughtful touch with complimentary fresh fruit upon arrival. The BBQ and backyard were fantastic, offering a stunning view of the ocean sunset. The location was great, with a short drive to a beautiful beach for snorkeling and close proximity to the Captain Cook monument. A rental car is essential, but the drive to Kona, the green sand beach, black sand beach, and Volcano National Park was relatively short and scenic. The family was friendly and respectful of our privacy. After our original lodging fell through, we made last-minute reservations, and this was my favorite spot. Would definitely stay again!

Jim’s place was beautiful and relaxing. Nice to come home to at the end of the day. Jim gave us a chance to settle in and then gave us a tour of the amenities and general instructions and visited a bit and then gave us privacy. It’s in a great location to go either north or south and minutes away from Ali drive. I live in Hilo and hope to return soon.

Joe was super friendly and easy to communicate with. The pool and hot tub are as amazing as they look in photos! The landscaping is beautiful and we had the entire outdoor area completely to ourselves the entire time.

We loved our stay at Julya's place! The lanai is everything! I will definitely try to stay here next time I'm in Kona.

A quiet, cool spot to get away from the crowds and beach area. We enjoyed the temp drop when you climb in elevation to the house. The area seemed very safe and I never worried about theft or trouble. Nice area with nice people around the house. You will be about 20 minutes from Costco and are at a central starting point to go north or south. We didn't spend a whole lot of time at the house other than to sleep and be out enjoying the Big Island.

This place was amazing, and felt like glamping, there was little separation between us and nature in a way that felt very fun and romantic. The spot is also very well located to explore the southern half of the island— volcano, south point, and more!

We was really happy and love the amazing view. We had everything what we needed and it was perfect to have beach Chairs and sun umbrella. We come back…Thanks🤙🏝️🌤️

Christyn & Caleb made our stay so welcoming and comfortable. They are excellent hosts, and their home has so much of the island qualities we had hoped to experience. We look forward to returning in the future to this new happy spot.

Great place to stay for a short trip. Had to be close to Kona airport for an early flight and it’s only about 10 min away. Everything was very clean and the owners were very friendly & helpful. They also had some great food recs, which we had the chance to enjoy. Washer and dryer worked great, hot water and good pressure for the shower, clean linens, and great kitchen to make a few meals in. Would definitely stay again. Just a note - the driveway is steep for any vehicles with low clearance.