Family-friendly vacation rentals in South Kona

The Flower Bed

Welcome to The Flower Bed, a greenhouse cabin on the slopes of Mauna Loa, Big Island with everything you need for a great vacation. Relax on the outdoor patio, cozy up with a book on the loveseat, enjoy the rainfall shower. Gaze at the amazing stars and be lulled to sleep by evening nature sounds. Awake to birds in song and morning sun filtering through the window. Sample an edible flower, use a pinch of lavender for calm, and enjoy peekaboo ocean views. You won’t regret staying several nights!

Horse Cottage with Ocean Views, Mins to New Beach

“Peaceful & Breezy, Sprawling Ocean Views, Great Location in Lower Puna with Horses Grazing Nearby….. One of a kind! This family ranch was covered by the 2018 Kilauea Volcano. Rebuilding began in 2020 of the spectacular new grounds. Your Horse Cottage is a quiet, safe, off-grid Hawaiian paradise. You have the best views from your lanai - lava rivers, ocean panoramas, horses & peacocks and infinite stars. Located off scenic Red Rd & minutes to Isaac Hale Beach, the heartbeat of Lower Puna.

Honaunau Farm Retreat- Teahouse Cottage

Honaunau Farm is more than just a place to stay; it’s an experience of living sustainably amongst a rich botanical paradise. The farm sits on 7 lush acres with sweeping views of historical Kealakekua Bay and Honaunau National Park. Revel in the ocean views and the delicious fruit. The Teahouse provides a cozy setting for a variety of visitors, whether youʻre looking for some R&R or a spot to launch from to visit island destinations. Great for singles or couples looking for peace & adventure.

Lava Lookout: Pakaʻa (Hawaiian God of Wind)

Lookout on aged lava flows in paradise with sunny days & pristine starry nights. Enjoy the Milky Way and luxury in an off-grid oasis with water catchment, solar, and fruit. Here on the frontier where the lava greets the sun is a weekly block party every Wed. & Kehena Black Sand Beach 5.8 miles away. The Paka’a room is one of four private studios that include wifi & the shared kitchen/work well for large groups. Check out our other listings (Pele, Nāmaka, Kāne) for more reviews & details.

Forest Hale Cabin @ Permaculture Farm, Waterfall

A beautiful get-away surrounded by nature on a cacao farm! One-bedroom + loft cabin, full kitchen, bathroom, w/d, sunny lanai, on our Big Island off-grid permaculture farm. Cabin is nestled in a food forest a few hundred feet from a stunning waterfall with swimming hole in a peaceful bamboo grove. One king-size bed in bedroom, two twin beds in loft, which has low ceiling & is accessed by steep narrow stairs. Free entrance to botanic garden. Organic eggs, homemade chocolate at farmstand!

Hot Tub Studio Green/Black Sands South Point HVNP

A peaceful, private hot tub suite with a view, on 10+ wooded acres. This guest-favorite stay is located halfway between the Kona & Hilo airports. Just 45 min. to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park main entrance, and less than 10 minutes to the hiking trails and picnic areas of the HVNP "Kahuku Unit." Other nearby attractions include South Point, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach (sea turtles) & the famous Green Sand Beach at Mahana Bay. Steep driveway requires vehicle with good ground clearance!

Peaceful Rainforest Treehouse Retreat

Our Retreat is a labor of our love and was built as such. A getaway to relax, hike the nearby beaches, forests, and volcanoes and to simply enjoy life. Our place is a peaceful spot completely off the grid in nature. It is 8 miles to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. You’ll love our place because of the location, the ambiance, and the outdoor space. Our goal was to bring the outdoors in and the indoors outside. Our place is good for couples and solo adventurers.

Kanaloa

Kanaloa (God of the Sea creatures) over looks the Ocean, this room is 140 sq ft, with a queen bed, small table with chairs, no kitchen, large window to view Milky Way, sunrises, all while laying in bed. Kanaloa has its own private composting toilet 25’ from the room, bathroom sink, beach shower. A glamping room for short stays for those wanting a lower nightly price, clean, comfortable, getaway, close to Green Sand Beach and other popular place.

Ocean View with a view

Our little slice of paradise is located in Ocean View Hawaii half way between Kona and Hilo. A beautiful place to enjoy the island flow free from crowds and filled with peace. We have views of south point the most southern point of The United States. At night the you can experience millions of twinkling stars as we are in one of the special places on earth free of light pollution allowing views of the stars rarely seen with the naked eye