Kid-friendly vacation rentals in South Kona

This is by far one of the best properties I’ve ever stayed on with Airbnb. When I return this would be my first choice. Pictures do not do it justice. It was private and peaceful and just what my wife and I wanted. We never felt too far away from shopping or restaurants.

My husband and I as well as another couple spent 9 nights. Minh’s home is spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed the personalized artwork throughout. It was more than adequately stocked with paper products, laundry supplies and personal care products, as well as items like beach towels and a cooler. Minh sent us a detailed email including island activities and restaurant suggestions. In addition, there was a more detailed folder inside the home. I reached out to Minh about a couple of minor issues and she responded quickly. The views from the back porch are breathtaking! We enjoyed many sunsets overlooking the ocean. Overall it was perfect for our needs and I feel well worth every penny spent! I will be recommending it to any of our friends planning a trip to the Big Island.

Wow. What a spectacular place. A true eco-jungle-lodge-type experience. The location, the home, the host's communication and aloha spirit - everything was fantastic. Highly recommend 4WD / AWD car for the driveway, although we made it work with a sedan (kind of comical, actually). We are an adventurous family of four adults (2 grown kids) that likes experiences and lodging that would be the opposite of a cruise ship or resort. This place was perfect for us. We will be back!

Marilyn's place is flawless. My husband and I have been booking places through airbnb for a while and this was definitely the best one ever. I am very picky with cleanliness, and this place was spotless. Craig the home caretaker made sure to gave us all the information we needed, show us around, besides being super nice and friendly. The view from this tiny house was incredible, the place was exactly like the pictures, comfortable and had everything we needed. Marilyn's hospitality was amazing. She left us fresh fruit from her garden and a delicious cake on the fridge for when we arrived. Both Craig and Marilyn made us feel welcomed and made our experience perfect. We hope to come back someday.

Beautiful home and property, comfortable, the cleanest place we have ever stayed in. Attention to detail throughout the home. Host was friendly and responsive, we plan to stay at this location again in the future.

We loved our stay! The location was easy to find and private. The house was spotless and had everything we needed for our vacation. The breakfast each morning was a great way to start the day. Pamela was very helpful and responsive.

Annette’s place was so peaceful and relaxing. It is further away from the touristy areas, but was exactly what we were looking for. It was about an hour drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is where we spent most of our time! This was a great place to relax and unwind after island hopping and staying in busier areas. My husband is into astrophotography and the night sky was amazing. We loved spending time star gazing on the porch. Definitely recommend staying here if you are looking to get away from the more crowded areas!

The Sugar Shack was a great stop on our vacation. Gary was an exceptional host and showed us all the great snorkeling areas. We were very happy with the communication and all he provided at his rental.

I could really use a studio so cozy like this one that fit our vibe 100%. The only flaw would be at night, if it’s hot, the termites are out to get yahhh! The host Hal, upon check in felt like I was staying with blood family. Easygoing and fulfilled our needs. Mahalo Nui

While the roosters, frogs, and road noise were louder than expected, the provided ear plugs helped and the stay was comfortable. Kathy gave a nice tour of the property. We made good use of the snorkel gear at Two Step Beach, which is right down the hill and is considered the best snorkeling on the island. Hot tub was great and private. We appreciated the fresh fruit from the property every day. Tina’s bakery stand at the bottom of the driveway was incredible!

Wendy and David were absolutely lovely. The hale was gorgeous, perfectly integrated with nature. The lanai and bathroom are gems. We had the most delicious orange / tangerine of our lives right off the tree in the front yard.

Super clean, excellent and pristine furniture. The garden and the surrounding were fascinating. I was surprised to learn that we're allowed to use the barbecue grill and the bon fire but unfortunately had little time to use as there are a lot of things to do at the Big Island. Hopefully next time! Thanks for the beautiful stay!

I absolutely loved staying here! The place was so cozy and welcoming. It had everything I needed and more. The location was fantastic too - close to Hāpuna beach . I couldn't have asked for a better place to call home during my trip. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a perfect airbnb! This is my second time staying here 🤗

This was an amazing place. I wish we had stayed here longer. The space is immaculate, spacious, inviting, peaceful, and absolutely beautiful! Joyce was an incredible host who went above and beyond. Very close to town (beaches, restaurants, and tours). It’s in a suburban neighborhood, but feels remote and is very quiet and private. We will definitely stay here when we return to Hilo!

Loved staying here! Its a really beautiful space and Miho was very responsive and friendly. The area is beautiful and has so much to do. We would definitely stay here again!

We had an amazing stay! The apartment was so spacious, tastefully decorated and very clean. We loved watching the horses from the lanai and having Buddy the dog greet us everyday when we arrived back. We felt like we had the best spot on the island to watch the sunset. The sounds of the coqui frogs at sunset was absolutely amazing and so relaxing to fall asleep to. The kitchen was incredibly well equipped for self catering and it was really helpful having some things in the cupboards like spices, oil, syrup, etc. We were so sorry when it was time for us to leave!

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay! The location couldn’t have been more perfect. It had a great view of the ocean, sunset, walking distance to a ton of restaurants, coffee shops and along the beautiful coastal strip. We felt right at home and it was a great place to experience The Big Island 🏝️ Mahalo!

Thank you Dominique and Fabio for everything. Your place is truly stunning we had such a perfect time. The beach gear was so much fun for our beach days, the location was great and close to pretty much everything we wanted to do on the trip, we loved our morning coffee on the lanai, and the decor was a plus, loved it all! We also got engaged on this trip and I will never forget it. ❤️ Mahalo

Beautiful stay. Beautiful majestic views and conveniently located close to the airport and Kona activities. The place was clean and had everything one could need. The kitchen was useful for cooking our own meals and the bed was comfortable to sleep in. I also loved seeing the little animals in the neighbors yard next door. The place had extra towels, blankets and other supplies you may need that made this place a great stay. I highly recommend.

Our stay here was perfect. Location was amazing right by the beach at a peaceful community, great for viewing sunrise/sunset. The place was just as pictured, very clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommend!

place was beautiful! spacious and very well kept. location was great just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of the strip down the road. host was responsive and helpful!

This is the second time I’ve stayed in this building at this complex. I prefer Kitty’s place because it’s on the top floor, with the best set up on the patio. I appreciated the low chairs—and having three chairs— and a little table. I spent every evening out there and I loved it so much. Everything else in the apartment was great, including the bed, extra pillows, work table, and couch, and Kitty responded quickly to my questions. You can walk to the best dining and bar experiences. You cannot find a nicer place here; just remember to bring your own shampoo and conditioner 😬. I will return!

We read reviews about bugs and a bad smell, however we had no issues with either. Place felt very clean and smelled great, has all the amenities and appliances that we needed. Even had a boogie board in the closet that we could use which was fun! Overall great place, right by tons of restaurants and stores as well as the shoreline.

Very peaceful place to stay and quite close to Kilauea but near the coast too which was the perfect combination for us as we wanted to spend a the day exploring the volcano but also have the warmth of lower elevation and easily stroll to the ocean from our condo. Tom and Christen were very accessible by text and had great suggestions on sights to see and things to do.