A month-long stay in the Kona or Kohala areas of the Big Island wouldn't be enough time to experience all the incredible scenery, vistas, waterfalls, hikes and small towns. There is very little modern development so you can get a real feel of how people have lived here for the last 150 years.

You can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, snow ski, parasail, hike in rainforests, kayak, paddle a Hawaiian canoe, watch whales, surf, go boogie boarding, scuba diving, fine dining, sail, go big game fishing, hunting, bird watching, take pictures, go in a submarine to see coral reefs, visit historical Hawaiian sites, take bus tours, boat tours, helicopter tours, hiking tours, sailboat tours, and mountain bike tours, go to a luau, learn how to hula and weave lauhala, get a tan and relax!

You can see volcanoes, lava, geothermal vents, Hawaiian rainforest, black sand, white sand, and green sand beaches, whales and dolphins, incredible tropical fish, turtles, moray eels, manta rays, rainbows, snow, rushing rivers, Majestic towering waterfalls, Hawaiian heiaus (temples), Hawaiian historical sites, huge ancient lava flows (and some more modern ones), geckos, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, hula dancing, deserts, The mountains of Hualalai (8,000 ft.) and Mauna Loa (13,000 ft.), jungles, tropical downpours, and an island community of friendly people.

Each of the following attractions are within a short drive from our rentals:

Hapuna Beach Park is one of the finest white-sand beaches in the world (top ten by Conde Nast). There is very little rain here, about 6" per year, so this beach has practically guaranteed great weather. Sunsets at Hapuna are incredible! Maui can be seen 35 miles away. A covered pavillion, picnic tables, showers, restrooms and a small hot dog and cold drink stand make this an easy beach to visit.

Spencer Beach Park is perfect if you have small children or don't like big waves. At Spencer Park is Pu'ukohola Heiau (temple), Hawaii's most famous and largest heiau.

Kawaihae is a commercial harbor, and home of the famous Kawaihae Canoe Club. A convenient store, galleries, a shop or two, a dive rental shop and a few restaurants are all located in a small shopping center.

Pololu Valley is a beautiful valley cut out of about 400 foot cliffs by a small river that still meanders through at the bottom. There is a quite steep 30-minute hike to get to the bottom.

Waimea town, also called Kamuela, sits at about 2500 feet elevation and has some extraordinary restaurants, fast food and everything in between.