Kona Hawaii Vacation Rental

03/15/2018

Our goes out to Queen Emma Kalanikaumaka’amano Kaleleonālani Na’ea Rooke. She was Queen to King Kamehameha IV from 1856 to his death in 1863. In 1859 Queen Emma established Queen’s Hospital to save rapidly declining native Hawaiian population, providing free services to those suffering from introduced illnesses like smallpox and influenza. In 1867 she founded the St Andrews Priory School for Girls.
Thanks for the Aloha!

02/26/2018

Only In Hawaii

With so many charming towns in Hawaii, Kailua-Kona really does stand out.

You'll find everything from breakfast and coffee to seafood and Italian fare.

02/26/2018

Why do my feet look so white?! 😆

02/25/2018

This beautiful wild horse was blocking our way on the narrow road in the Waipio Valley. So we got out and made friends!

02/25/2018

The Spirit of Aloha is evident in Waipio Valley.

02/24/2018

Ever had a malasada?!

02/16/2018

The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, known as “Honu,” symbolizes good luck, endurance and long life. Turtles can show up as a person's guardian spirit, known as “Aumakua.” When lost, turtles are excellent navigators and often find their way home!

02/05/2018

The warm, crystal clear waters of Kealakekua Bay are a snorkeler’s delight.
The four ways to get here are:
1) Hike. You start at the “Captain Cook Monument Trail” in the town of Captain Cook, about 1/2 hour south of Kona town. Go early, like 7am to somewhat beat the heat. Bring reef safe sunscreen. It’s almost 4 miles round trip and somewhat challenging if you’re not used to hiking much.
2) Boat trip. It’s about 20 minutes from Keauhou Bay where most of the tour operators go from.
3) Swim. Your host does this quite often. Not easy but stunning sea life, including dolphins. 1 mile each way from Na’poopoo Pier.
4) Kayak operators near the Na’poopoo Pier.

01/30/2018

No filter. We love the flowers growing on the property 🌺🌴

01/23/2018

One of our favorite places to snorkel. Get here by hike (1-2 hours round trip!) or water (swim a mile, boat, or kayak), but you cannot drive here.
TIP: If you get here early, like around 8am, you’ll have the place pretty much to yourself...for awhile.

01/19/2018

One of our favorite beaches on Big Island is Manini’owali (aka Kua Bay).
The crystal clear waters can be calm and beautiful, but don’t get caught off-guard by the periodic swells!
Always be aware while having fun, the ocean can be fun beyond imagination and scary as heck all in the same day!

01/14/2018

Our neighbor’s front yard landscaping!

01/02/2018

Standing on a geologic cinder cone, looking down at another cinder cone, both on the side of a volcano (>

01/01/2018

Commonly called the Jello Mold, Pu’u Wa’a Wa’a is a state park with a small trail network. It’s 3.5 miles of up, up, up for 2000 vertical feet. It was a challenging trail run to say the least, but the views were priceless.
Aloha, y’all!

12/31/2017

Apple Banana tree update:
She’s at roof level now, about 8’ tall.
Fruits are growing, they’re about 4” long. YAY!!

12/29/2017

Kona-Hi.com

#21 🍍☀️🌴

25 Facts about the Big Island Hawaii most people don't know!

12/25/2017

Mele Kalikimaka from Hawaii 🎄🍍🌴

12/19/2017

Lol, another apple banana tree update:
She is growing right before our eyes!!
From yesterday to today her flower has burst into this beautiful ‘pre-cluster’ of baby fruit. Have an Aloha day, y’all 🍍🌴

12/18/2017

Another shot of the apple banana tree we planted ten months ago.
You can see the beginnings of a pod in the center, so exciting! And the ‘baby trees’ are a surprise too :)

12/15/2017

Hard to believe she planted this apple banana tree in 10 months ago in February! They told us it would bear fruit in about 18 months and we couldn’t imagine it.
No fertilizers, no pesticides.

12/12/2017

So exciting! Hawaiian Christmas carollers came by last night 🎄

11/09/2017

Whale Watching Guide for the Big Island | Boat Tours and DIY (from land)

It’s Whale Season again!

Whale watching season on the Big Island of Hawai'i falls between November early May. DIY guide to see whales from land and whale watching tours by boat.

11/03/2017

Only In Hawaii

All true, except #13: Traffic is mainly an Oahu issue ;)

If you want to thrive in paradise, there are a few things you should know.

10/31/2017

One of the first things we did was have our house blessed in the Hawaiian tradition 🍍🤙🏼

10/28/2017

Warm evening at the Fairmont Orchid. Come here during the day for the easiest access to see our beautiful Honu (Giant sea turtles) 🐢🐢

10/26/2017

Our tropical landscaping really makes us feel the Aloha 🌿🌴

10/24/2017

Who doesn’t love chocolate?!

The Original Hawaiian Chocolate tour is well worth a visit. Hawaii is the only place in the United States where cocoa pods can grow. This is a family business that’s fun and intimate, not a factory operation. The tour is about an hour.
It’s a beautiful 20-25 minute drive south of our place.
Aloha!

10/18/2017

The landscaping at our place is tropical paradise 🌴☀️

10/14/2017

Thanks to all our guests!
We are very grateful and will continue our efforts in providing your 'home away from home' experience in paradise 🌴☀️

10/04/2017

Ironman is coming to Kona in a few short days, Saturday Oct 14.
Our single biggest event of the year.
Either stay home and relax that day, go to the other side of the island, or go to Kona town and take in the excitement!

09/29/2017

Good Morning Hawai'i
Turn it up and listen to the birdsong we get to hear every morning 🌴

09/29/2017

30+ Family Friendly Things to Do on the Big Island of Hawaii + Travel Tips — Cookies & Clogs

This blog post highlights some great activities on the Big Island, aka Best Island 😉 Make notes!

Looking for family-friendly things to do on the Big Island of Hawaii? Start w/ these 30+ sights & activities but stay at least 1-2 weeks! LOTS of photos.

09/27/2017

These are Hawaiian Pheasants.
We have many unique birds on the Big Island. The morning birdsong at our place is beautiful beyond description.
I don't know why she was pecking on the window but it startled us at first!

09/22/2017

Top 5 Beaches on Big Island | Hawaii.com

Our World Class beaches are a thing of beauty. Here's five that will amaze the senses!

Do you want to find your perfect Big Island beach destination? We will help you find it! Here's a list of the widely agreed top beaches on Big Island.

09/15/2017

Connecting with this young man in paradise.

09/13/2017

HAWAII Magazine

Big Island = Best Island.
Unless you love traffic of course, then you must go to Honolulu 😜

We may not have four seasons, but there's this.

09/09/2017

Big Island town featured on RewardExpert's list of best American foodie towns — Pacific Business News

Our very own Kailua-Kona featured on RewardExpert's list of best American foodie towns!

Kailua-Kona has been named one of the top foodie towns in the United States, according to a new rankings. Kailua-Kona has been named one of the top foodie towns in the United States, according to a new rankings. The Big Island town was ranked second in the Pacific West region and sixth overall on Re...

09/08/2017

Huggo's On the Rocks is one of our favorite places on the Big Island for food and entertainment. Shown here is artist LT Smooth. Highly recommend Googling him and find out where he’s playing during your stay!
Enjoy warm ambience and Hawaiian music while taking in a beautiful Kona sunset 🌅

08/23/2017

Big Island Now: Enjoy Music & Hula at Hawaiian Sunset Saturday

Kona Sunset Celebration Saturdays!
Our sunsets are spectacular, we've seen 1,000's of them and they never get old. Come stay with us and enjoy a sunset or two ☀️🌴

Residents, visitors and families are invited to Hawaiian Sunset Saturday on Aug. 26, 2017, starting at 5:30 p.m. on the lawn at Coconut Grove Marketplace.

08/22/2017

Wander around the Big Island enough and you're bound to find one of these: Honor System Fruit stands with fresh island fruits and veggies! This one is just a few minutes up the hill from us, on Hao St.