Jeff B.
November 2025
Great location!
Karen V.
November 2025
No comment as we had to cancel. Host communicated…. Until two days before when we were unsure about time of arrival. Daughter get sick and we had to cancel. I’ll be getting insurance next time…. For another place to rent! I visit 1-2 times a year and family lives in Paauillo
Button
November 2025
Clean room, and great location
Renee M.
October 2025
We were very disappointed with the pictures that did not reflect the room. It showed view of water, we were unable to view the water. The area looks shady, but was quiet. No TV with 2 kids was not the buisness. It was hot and muggy and no AC. It had roaches and was bite but something 2 times. I was grateful it was close to the airport.
Jeff B.
October 2025
Great location near restaurants, shops, and the diving marina. Would absolutely book here again. Thx
Staci J.
October 2025
Very clean. Plenty of space. Quiet. Easy to find. Easy to communicate with host. So many extras available. Super amazing rental. Would stay here again anytime I come back to Kona if it’s available.
Stephanie M.
September 2025
Great place for a one night stay before heading out to other parts of the island.
Louis C.
September 2025
Really cute spot. Pleasant layout. Nice decor. I really enjoyed it.
Nabrina
September 2025
The property could have sprayed the kitchen for cokroaches. I live in Hawaii understand bugs are normal. I know the small oned attach to everything and breed like mad. I wasn't happy to that in the kitchen had too many for my liking. Place was chill and large.
dorrith n.
September 2025
Great stay in the middle of town, easy walk to the ocean. Quick drive to multiple world class snorkeling sites. We loved sleeping on the lanai.
A T.
September 2025
This was a one night stay for our family of 6 before flying home early the next morning. It suited us fine for the night. Communication with hosts was amazing and easy. Very clean, amply stocked kitchen, linens, etc. Beach stuff to borrow (snorkels etc) for those who stay longer than us. Residential neighborhood location is amazing if you want to walk to everything in town. No AC so can get warm, but 2 ceiling fans and 2 portable fans. There is one interior room with 1 bed, and another room with 2 beds. The room with 2 beds is basically a screened in porch area, and there is an adjacent smaller non-screened lanai with chairs that would have been nice to hang out on if we stayed longer. It had an ocean view peek over the downhill buildings. Despite the screens, it had a very outdoor feel which was fine for us but maybe not everyone, and a few interesting insect friends (7 inch praying mantis!) got escorted out. Kind of a funky place, fairly basic, well aged but comfortable dining chairs, lots of character, on a 2nd floor above a carport (where you can park). If you are mobility challenged the stairs might be an issue. Mahalo to our hosts!
Lisa C.
July 2025
Check-in was smooth and the owners were very responsive and helpful. The decor was flavorful. The lanai room was fun for my kids. A few minor complaints: the windows had only screens so it was a bit loud and hard to fall asleep (surprisingly more traffic than the small neighborhood location would suggest, the toaster lever needed to be held down to get it to work, and the clothes dryer was crazy loud (but it did work). The biggest complaint were the numerous spider webs and big spiders outside in the backyard. No spiders were seen inside. Would recommend.
Loscia K.
July 2025
It was lovely, clean, beautiful view of the water, very safe, free parking, a wonderful place to wine down and relax, great coffee and comfortable beds, and lots of fresh air, I would recommend coming here and unwinding from city life. They even have everything you need to go to the beach or surfing, we where greet and welcomed by the owner with smile and open arms, that made us feel right at home, thank you, I will be coming and recommend this place to all our friends and family.
Alexandra T.
July 2025
Very confortable centrally located place.
Kurt G.
July 2025
Nice and tidy space. Very accommodating host! Just what we needed
Seth B.
July 2025
Cozy and fun layout. Old school Ohana type cabin setting close to downtown and easy access. Would totally book again!
Hengqun S.
June 2025
Everything's great!
Elizabeth H.
June 2025
Amazing location and well maintained property. Easy parking and host was very amenable to making the stay the best it could be.
Clyde C.
May 2025
The apartment was great. More than met our expectations.
Ayo
May 2025
Comfortable, welcoming
James H.
May 2025
Our second visit and will return soon for our third. We highly recommend this casual location.
Halona B.
May 2025
Great location. Everything we needed.
Alakai A.
May 2025
Clean. Simple. Cozy. Convenient.
Diane B.
May 2025
Quiet little place with a beautiful garden. Very close to a white clean sand beach. The owners are very nice and helpful with things to do. The place was very nice and clean. I would recommend a stay here
Eileen R.
April 2025
Excellent
Scott D.
April 2025
We had everything we needed and were happy with our stay. Having a place to park off-street was a very nice perk, especially since the unit is so close to everything that we just left the car there and walked everywhere. Looking forward to our next visit to Kona!
James H.
April 2025
If you are looking for a comfortable and affordable place look no further. While it may be a few blocks away from the beach it is a great place to stay. Anybody offering a negative review would be nitpicking. As an 8-year owner/host of a short-term rental I can attest to this place being top notch. It is very well provisioned with kitchen needs including lots of condiments, spices, etc. There is a great variety of sports gear and a washer and dryer. You truly could not do better.
Jill
April 2025
Comfortable beds and friendly hosts! Thank you for the Aloha spirit!!
Michael J.
March 2025
So.for my first experience i definitely recommend. Just know their isnt a TV in sight. Which is a good thing. Go outside explore and have fun. Everythings close by.
Jason A.
March 2025
I would absolutely stay here again
Nancy O.
March 2025
Easy check in/out process with a covered carport to park! Mahalo
Muriel
February 2025
Everything you need at an excellent location. Great for a family!
Robin M.
February 2025
the host was very nice and made us feel welcome, no problem that we arrived a little late, the Room was perfect, very clean, clear instructions for our convenience, the bed were comfortable and the room was clean, we had everything we needed. Would use this place again!!
Greg B.
February 2025
Our stay was fine, but the VRBO app needs a major upgrade.
Diana
February 2025
This property has all the amenities we needed during our stay and the host is very attentive. We appreciated the snorkeling items, the beach chairs and umbrella.
Esteban A.
February 2025
House was clean, cool and quiet. Mark was an outstanding host. Could not ask for more, I’d definitely stay there again. I loved it. Close to everything in Kona
Chall S.
February 2025
We were just there for the night and it was perfect for our group.
Alba L.
January 2025
The property is just as listed with a very comfortable deck for chilling. We loved the location that is walking distance from the beach, shopping, restaurants and coffee shops. They also have beach items available and free like chairs and snorkels.
Mister D.
January 2025
What a cool find. The place has a sweet vibe for sure. Large apartment with backyard and cool amenities. Owner was easy to work with and very welcoming. Would visit again!
Mark S.
January 2025
We had a cozy stay at an apartment above a garage, where we parked our rental car. We knew we were renting in a neighborhood and not in a hotel so there are pros and cons to that. However, the landlords were really friendly and let us borrow boogie boards, masks, and snorkels, and use the washing machine. Overall, it was a great location to do things all around the island and we had a pleasant stay.
SL H.
January 2025
Owners met us as we drove in Very helpful, knowledgeable about the area. Great bungalow
Kathy H.
December 2024
The open space and gentle breezes coming through the apt. were wonderful. The beds were very comfortable also. The kitchen is well equipped. The sitting areas outside and in were comfortable also. We were very pleased with our stay.
Bryan R.
December 2024
We needed a place to stay in Kona after arriving at 8 pm. The rental was great for our family with two adult kids. Host was very friendly and communicated well.
Tiffany A.
December 2024
Great location and value.
Laurent A.
November 2024
Cute decoration/set-up, comfortable beds, nice towels, great additional amenities (snorkeling gear, beach towels, etc.), pleasant & helpful owners. Definitely recommend and would stay here again!
Brian E.
October 2024
Original Hawaiian design. The place was amazing. Close to everything in town. Hosts were friendly and communicative. Easy check-in and check out. Highly recommended will definitely book again if it’s available. Thanks so much.
Ma Cristina
October 2024
Close to every where. Near the airport. The owner was so accommodating and pleasant.
Who? M.
October 2024
Nice
Kimberly
October 2024
Great place, walking distance everything. So quiet and peaceful. Easy access and parking. Comfortable beds, clean, loved decor and an island experience. we absolutely loved it!! Excellent!
Stacey
September 2024
This place was perfect for us—in town for 2 nights. Wanted a place close to airport and easy to get to sights. Great location. In the neighborhood, which I like, amongst the local folks. Felt safe and space provided everything that we needed. We used smoke equipment and towels for our venture. Great experience!
Vicky G.
September 2024
Nice place to stay with plenty of space. Great location to restaurants in Kona. Had a parking spot which was awesome. Marc was friendly and welcoming. Cooked dinner in the kitchen which was good too.
Marleen
August 2024
Great location, close to shops, dining, beaches and roads.
Airy space with fans and outside area's.
Personal host on site.
Hector
August 2024
No television
Kevin K.
August 2024
Very nice hosts
Allison
July 2024
Marc was friendly, communicative, and flexible. We were able to check in a little early and the property was immaculately clean when we arrived. It's a pretty no-nonsense place with few amenities (no air conditioning!) but it was safe and comfortable. Some noise overnight from neighbours (we had the windows open for the breeze) but nothing outrageous.
Yvonne
July 2024
Real Bohemian vibe.live this place. It's roomy, airy and has a great lanai. Marc, the host is a joy. He was there making sure everything was perfect. If your looking for fancy and modern, this isn't it. It has the true Hawaiian vibe. I enjoyed my stay and look forward to staying here again.
Darren C.
July 2024
Basic set up. Mother in law above garage. Other housing on site for other customers. Parking on the street, no space under canopy. Great location to walk town.
amaani
July 2024
It was very comfortable and beautiful inside! Our kids wanted to “keep the house” lol. It was a wonderful experience and I’d recommend this place
Renee W.
June 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The site was well stocked with towels and kitchen items. Having a washer and dryer was wonderful. We also used the beach chairs, boogie boards and snorkeling gear available under the unit. There was even a grass spot for us to store the top to our jeep for a day for a ride up the coast. The property managers were extremely friendly, helpful and immediately responsive. They went above and beyond to make our stay really special.
Tim S.
June 2024
Great place near everything in Kona for our trip
Felipe
June 2024
We like the fact that it was close by grocery stores, laundry on site, and there was private. The rooms were big.
We didn’t like that it did not have air-conditioning, But we knew that, but it was shush hot. There were no windows, only screens that covered the space. Because of the heat, the ants were coming in, and these weren’t little ants. These were red ants.
I traveled with my family and my kids were getting bitten during the night hours. The owner did spray the next day. But that shouldn’t be the case, this should’ve have been done prior to guess staying at his property and it should’ve been done by a professional company and not themselves.
The property is old, it is not new and in it does have normal wear and tear. But it’s cleaned.
You still need a vehicle to get around because the beach and other places are just too far. Overall, you need it vehicle in this island. And if you have a vehicle, you have choices or where to stay.
Nick C.
May 2024
Lots of space, includes all of the necessities. Parking is a bit tight, and barking dogs at night made sleeping a bit rough (in addition to the humidity).
Trice H.
May 2024
Our host was very friendly, checked us in personally and showed us all the beach toys we could use--towels, cooler, umbrella, chairs, boogie boards, masks/snorkels. A lot of useful gear. He also suggested good snorkeling spots. The upstairs rooms had plenty of fans, was well-stocked for our stay, and we had so much room--three queen beds for just the two of us. The screened-in lanai was a cool spot for taking evening refreshments after sunset. Grocery shopping and "downtown" were just a short walk away. We enjoyed this spot as home base, but we were out playing day and night while we finished up our Kona stay. Thank you Marc for hosting us!
Anton
May 2024
Great place to stay and very nice host
Cynthia Dawn S.
May 2024
Perfect location. Very spacious Ave clean.
Tim
April 2024
Nice location. Homy spacious, lots of hot water and nice atmosphere. Will definetly stay here again
Morgan
April 2024
The feeling upon entering was spacious
Grace M.
April 2024
Such a great location. Spacious, clean, well appointed. Host was super nice and accommodating. Would certainly stay there again.
Heather S.
April 2024
My two teen kids and I LOVED this place. It is beautiful and has a ton of character, we were so sad we o Lu got to stay for one night and really hope we can return someday. Hosts are exceptionally kind and interesting people, don’t miss a chance to chat with them a bit. I stayed at six places on my trip and this was definitely my favorite.
Location is great too for walking into Kona town or getting to most other places n the island.
Karin
April 2024
Very clean and great spot near restaurants and shopping
Cassandra P.
March 2024
Would definitely stay again
Katie L.
March 2024
Beautiful space, equipped kitchen, prime location.
Ariana
March 2024
It was nice place to stay and he was there if I had any questions.
Bethany R.
March 2024
The Flying Honu is a nice laid-back option for couples who aren’t into the resort scene. We appreciated the kitchen with a small stove where we could make a simple dinner before walking less than a mile down to Ali’i Drive.
The location is a densely packed residential area, so there were some barking dogs and some traffic noise (not too close, but audible from the major roads nearby), so a head’s up for light sleepers.
Mahalos to Marc for providing a convenient and comfortable stay.
Neil M.
March 2024
The place is clean and well equipped. It's a convenient location although there are some noisy dogs in the neighborhood. Hawaii has become so probatively expensive, it was nice to find a place where a family can stay comfortably and have a host who is so generous with towels and snorkel equipment and other necessities.
Morgan D.
February 2024
What a fantastic experience. Host was entirely accommodating and friendly. Property was convenient and quaint. It was a perfect experience for three friends topping off their island visit.
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