Guest house holiday rentals in South Kona

Cozy spot with a beautiful yard. Loved sitting on the porch and playing with the dog. Too comfortable beds. Very welcoming and friendly hosts. Highly recommended.

Sharon and Mark were so sweet! We got a little tour and lots of great conversation with them! It was cozy and a beautiful location.

Where do I start? I feel like we found a hidden gem. Karrie and Kevin were wonderfully kind hosts, answered all of our questions and gave excellent recommendations. Their property is at a high elevation, so we really enjoyed the cooler temperature while sleeping. Their property is beautifully landscaped and has breathtaking views. It felt very much like home. The kitchen was exceptionally well-stocked and we got a LOT of use out the beach chairs and umbrella. Many nice little thoughtful touches. Loved seeing Scout the dog every day for cuddle therapy! Our list of must-do activities: Kilauea eruption, if you are lucky. We were there at the perfect time and it was WELL worth the 2 hour drive to see it at night! Night snorkel with the mantas. Captain Cook's Monument snorkel tour. Kahalu'u Beach Park - the reef there is teeming with tropical fish! Absolutely LOVED the location of this airbnb, can't wait to come back and stay here again!!!

Comfortable accommodations don't begin to describe this beautiful, tranquil spot with tall ceilings and breezy atmosphere. Awesome place to relax on an island with so much to do. Host is great - responsive and provides first class recommendations!

Stepping out of my car, I was greeted by Karen and we walked through the magical lights towards my place for the night. There was a little “welcome Annie” sign at the door. Karen then walked me down to the beach to see where I could snorkel in the morning. This museum like home is full of LOVE. Art, Elephants, surf boards, even a buddha gong. Unfortunately for me, it was also full of little spider roommates that hung high above the bathroom and bedroom. The occasional spider is okay, but to have that many eyes on me was unnerving. I couldn’t stay a second night. I know, I know….I have an unnatural fear. I didn’t see any other friends. I would stay here again if I was with someone else. The bed was super comfy…. and the shower was heavenly. That was the best part for me! The fridge and stove were dirty so I opted out of eating there. ‘The Coffee Shack’, is a very delicious restaurant with an amazing view!! Call ahead to get on the waitlist.

FABULOUS!! This was the most perfect landing spot for my vacation to Kona. This cottage is about 30 mins up the mountain from Kona. There’s breeze, ocean views and the jungle sounds at night at absolutely magical! The house is private, clean and spacious with plenty of outdoor space. We would stay here again in an instant!

We had a wonderful stay at Dave and Sue’s place! They provided lots of helpful travel information before our arrival, which made it easy for us to plan ahead. The home is clean, cozy, and fully equipped with everything you might need. The location is perfect—just a 5-minute drive to Volcanoes National Park. We were incredibly lucky to catch an eruption during our visit, which made the experience even more unforgettable. Highly recommend this stay to anyone visiting the area!

Lovely peaceful spot. Waikoloa Village continues to modestly grow, with more food and coffee options and a good gym. Cooler in the evenings than staying down on the coast, and only a short drive to the amazing beaches. The hosts are friendly and responsive. Look forward to staying there again in the future.

We had a very short stay here and it was great. Autumn was a very good and prompt communicator, and so kind. The cottage had everything we needed, the instructions were clear, and it felt very private. Highly recommended for 1-2 people, although you can make a 3rd person work if needed, as we were able to. Thanks so much, Autumn!

We had a fantastic stay. The hosts are very friendly and responsive. The place was very clean and has everything you need. It has a very beautiful view of the city as well as the water. There are beautiful beaches within driving distance. It was located 20 min from the airport. It is also only 5-10 min drive from very good cafes and restaurants as well as shops (local as well as retail such as Walmart, Safeway, target, Costco). We will definitely be keeping this place in mind whenever we return to this beautiful island!!! 🏝️😄

Very nice and thoughtfully supplied Airbnb with beautiful landscaping. We really enjoyed sitting on the patio enjoying the scenery. Host was kind and very responsive.

Jordan was very responsive and very helpful. The Airbnb was solid and had all the things we required for a 5 day stay. The only slight issues are that there wasn't a dedicated kitchen (there was a kitchenette and a butane stove)and there were a couple of bugs here and there but when you consider that the location is a very tropical area, it is impressive that there weren't more of them. All in all Jordan is a great host and I would definitely book here again!

We had a very lovely stay at this charming cottage! You can spend some relaxing days there and reach the beautiful beaches north of Kona easily by car. The cottage was very well equipped and very clean.

I have long fluctuated between 4 and 5 stars. 5 stars for the impeccable and perfect accommodation. Absolutely clean, super equipped and everything as described. 4 stars mentally, because someone (maybe the landlord?) lived privately under our apartment (because a few meters further he apparently builds another house on the property) and we had some noise problems on 2 days - but not from the construction work. Every morning from 6:30, 7:00 the first loud conversations and from 8:00, 8:30 then also partly loud music. Once I even woke up in the evening - it was as if my son was having a party next door. Thus, very loud, we could understand every word. But since the overall impression and also the super contact of Brandee outweigh for me, it deserved 5 stars. Mahalo!

Amanda was very friendly and welcoming. i would recommend this humble aboad to anyone and everyone. what a spectacular view! We felt very invited and it was warm heartfelt retreat. close to the airport and lots of amenities! Would definitely stay again. Mahalo

This was a wonderful place to stay. Super charming and very comfortable. Madeleine was great and very responsive. I would definitely stay there again if i was on that side of the island again!

James was wonderful and the place was clean, close to the main strip of Kailua-Kona, had lots of seating, beautiful ocean views. Would recommend!

If you like to snorkel or dive, this is the place to stay. It’s just a small walk away. Great for a family also.

Great location, close to town and the highway when getting around the Kona side of the island. The space is small, but everything Hannah stocked was useful items for the trip including beach chairs, a fridge, coffee maker, all the things you would want! The space is quiet and the AC was awesome for sleeping. Would absolutley stay here again.

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.

All of us enjoyed our stay at Debbie’s place. It was the perfect size for 5 of us; and that extra 1/2 bath was truly great to have! We really enjoyed eating the eggs from Debbie’s chickens that she left for us. We ate them scrambled and soft boiled and all were so delicious!! We picked fruits and flowers from their huge yard and we made friends with their dogs, birds and cows. We wanted to take a picture at the house with our Broken Dog Ranch shirts, but I felt bad that we were already late checking out. So we got together on Oahu for our photo shoot! 😁 This was my 2nd time staying at Debbie’s beautiful hale and I would definitely stay there again! Mahalo nui loa for your warm hospitality, Debbie! A hui ho! Joan I.

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.

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!

Charles and Kathy are wonderful hosts. Great location for excursions. Easy in and out to road system. Highly recommend, and would definitely stay there again.