Kid-friendly vacation rentals in South Kona

Our whole family LOVED this home. It is beautiful and peaceful. We had some difficulty figuring out the television and contacted Chris - he was there in a few minutes. It turned out a remote control had been misplaced by a previous guest and once he found the remote, we were good to go. That’s great communication and responsiveness! Great hosts! We highly recommend this home and this host. We will come back to this location if we get back to the big island! Thank you Chris and Masha!

The house was adorable and perfect for my family to fit comfortably. Had all the amenities you would need for a beach and sandy stay while in Hawaii. Outdoor shower to rinse off the sand, snorkeling gear, cooler, beach chairs, beach towels, boogie boards, AC and fan, etc. Felt safe and private thanks to the gated community. Super close to downtown Kona. The only feedback is that the street to enter towards the rental is right off Ali’i drive and not well marked so super easy to miss if you aren’t familiar with the area. This however is super minor and overall a great unit! The host was super responsive.

amazing location and the host was quick to respond with great recommendations! felt right at home perfect spot for a family getaway

Staying at Hale Aka'ula felt like a dream, and we hated to leave. The home is beautiful and cozy and the view is spectacular. Jenne provided everything we needed for a great stay, we especially appreciated the beach chairs and boogie boards! Having on onsite caretaker downstairs was excellent for a warm welcome, local recommendations, and even sweet treats. The location is peaceful and tucked into the mountains, but only 15 minutes into Kona for great restaurants and shopping and 20-25 minutes to beautiful beaches (We enjoyed Honokohau Beach at the National Historic Park for beautiful views and sea turtles and Manini'owali Beach for white sands, clear water, and fun boogie boarding). We also enjoyed a day-long adventure to Hilo (1.5 hour drive, lunch at Hilo Bay Cafe was our favorite meal on the island) and Volcanos National Park (2 hr drive). Our only regret is that we had dinner plans every night and missed watching the sunset from the porch!

Lucky to grab this location for a few days. Accommodations were great for three parties of folks. Especially great one couple could bring their dog. Unfortunately, we missed the volcano eruptions, which started the day we checked out for home. They seemed to have everything you might need and super cozy, including the reclining couch sections were comfortable enough to sleep in!!

This is an amazing home. Best described as a quiet and peaceful setting with some of the best ocean and sunset views anywhere. A short drive from great beaches and national parks. Both the host and the local property contact are knowledgeable, responsive, and great to work with. We wish we could have stayed longer.

Megan’s house is absolutely breathtaking and has exceeded all expectations. We stay with airbnb a lot and this is one of the few times when the property was better than the pictures! Loved the well equipped kitchen and all of the cool art displayed throughout. The location is safe, peaceful and easy to get to places. Several great beaches within a walk or a very short drive. Our family absolutely loved it, and can’t wait to come back!

Loved getting to pick the oranges and having fresh squeezed orange juice in the morning and sitting out on the patio and enjoying the view. Also, eating the banana’s from the banana trees. It was a relaxing place to stay.

The place was a home away from home. It was very clean, quiet and not far from a lot of attractions. I liked that the instructions were very clear in getting inside and to get rid of trash. The amenities were great, especially the washer and dryer. My daughter accompanied me and she loved the little home, as she liked it better than the luxury hotel we had stayed in a few days previously.

Thank you, Vlad and Maile, for share your great place with us. It was great stay with thoughtful amenities and gorgeous ocean view. Well come back soon!

I really enjoyed my stay at Jon and Mariluz’s place. From start to finish, they were incredibly friendly and helpful. The home was spotless, quiet, and peaceful, with a beautiful view that made my stay even more special. The bed was super comfortable, and I had some of the best, deepest sleep during my time there. What I loved most was the perfect balance of being close to town and the beach while still enjoying a quiet and serene atmosphere. Jon and Mariluz also shared amazing suggestions for places to visit, which made exploring the area even better. Anything extra I needed, they provided with warmth and kindness. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway with wonderful hosts!

Della and Max were very friendly and nice. They were very helpful with checking-in our room when we had trouble. They both shared a bucket full of fresh off-the-tree macadamia nuts which were delicious! Max shared some local suggestions with us as well. It is a quite place and isn't too far outside of Kona. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

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!

We travel frequently with our teenage/ adult kids using Airbnb or other home rental services. We've only come upon a handful of hosts and homes that really seem to understand the needs of the traveler. Priscilla and Rob's home is one of them! I unfortunately did not get to meet Priscilla on this trip, but Rob went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and yet also give us our privacy. The home is clean, organized and has all the essentials and more to make meals, and enjoy your time. The hosts provided a lovely welcome gift of food items for breakfast and snacks, as well as some beautiful produce items. If you know how expensive groceries are in Hawaii, it tells a lot about the generosity and caring of the hosts. Thank you Rob and Priscilla for a wonderful week! We made wonderful memories.

Lovely spot. It very much felt like older AirBnb, which is a compliment! Meg and Brad live next door with their kids, so it doesn't feel like a hotel stay. The place has everything you need, and the porch for sunset is basically to die for. We ended up just coming back for sunset every day during our stay because it was so beautiful. We loved our 5 days here and would recommend it to anyone.

Aloha, my wife and 2 sons stayed here and enjoyed it a lot. Safe parking on the side of the house with a nice grass area for you to hang out and bbq. The house was very clean and cozy. Both beds were very comfortable, I’ve never felt a couch bed that comfy before. We were able to use the laundry and the house had great views. We even got to know the people renting next door and they were very nice. When you wake up in the morning the birds and animals are all out and enjoying life singing. We will definitely use it again next time we come back to the Big Island. Mahalo!

Waikoloa Village is a lovely, friendly, and safe neighborhood. This unit was perfect for a single or couple. Clean, well appointed, quiet. I loved waking up to the birds! I would stay here agin.

Great place to stay. Clean and sizeable. There was a stocked kitchen and two bathrooms. There is snorkel gear, a body board, chairs, umbrellas, cooler, and towels available for use. There are restaurants, gas station, and groceries very close. The area is beautiful. Checking on and out took no effort. The only downside is that it was far from many of our activities. We picked this location because we had a conference at Westin Hapuna resort which is about 20 min away. Most other activities were 40-90 min away however, since we spent a lot of time on kona and Hilo. Totally recommend if you can handle a bit of driving.

What an amazing stay!! we had such a lovely time staying at Holly's apartment, the view was incredible and the apartment itself was well appointed, with absolutely everything we could need and more! super comfy beds, lots of beach equipment for us to use, laundry facilities. Absolutely everything was provided, including a little bowl of local coffee which was so lovely and some amazing handmade soap in the bathroom. couldn't fault our stay it was incredible!! the only thing I would say is if you are a light sleeper, like me, take some earplugs as the ocean is loud!! but it's so worth it as I woke up to the most incredible views!! sun sets on the balcony were also a highlight!! thank you for an amazing time Holly, we absolutely loved it :)

This home was just darling! Every single detail was thought about, from the welcome basket to the option of soaps in the bathroom and the extra towels in the closet! The host is wonderful; perfectly communicative and again; thoughtful in everything she does for her guests. The location was great; this corner unit is on the golf course with an easy walk to the little beach down the road. The golf course location is so peaceful too; we even walked down to the cliff to watch sunset multiple nights. It’s a calm and nature filled location, also easy walking distance to multiple restaurants. We truly loved our stay. Highly recommend!

Great location central to town. Very cute and clean space! Jenna was a great host. Thank you!

We stayed here for 6 nights and it was great. It was well stocked with supplies for the beach, clean, well organized and in a perfect location. It is a nice, quiet complex close to everything but far enough away from downtown Kona that you still have peace. Multiple coffee shops, markets, and attractions close by. We highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxed, beautiful place to stay in Kona.

We had a great stay! Clean and in walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Responsive and friendly host!

Incredible ocean views and sounds. Sleeping with the crash of waves. Sea life right out the back linai.