The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town

Kailua-Kona · Big Island · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathrooms · Sleeps 6 · 9.6/10 · 117 reviews

Rental Details

Property Overview

The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona three blocks from the Ironman starting line. Built on the fragrant pathway from the mountain to the sea (Mauka to Makai ) it is a great example of Hawaiian single wall construction. Open floor plan with large windows to let the ocean and mountain breezes inn. Large master bedroom with ceiling fan. The lanai sleeping area has two full size beds . We provide everything you will need for your day at the beach mask, snorkels, fins, beach chairs, boogie boards .

Registration Number: 750221500000, GE-132-474-4704-03, TA-132-474-4704-01

Rental FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Kailua Kona (postal 96740) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Alii Kai – Historic Kailua Village – Kona Coast – 0.33 km to center), United States
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 6 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Apartment
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • WiFi available
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • BBQ grill grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Lanai / balcony
  • Onsite parking
  • BBQ grill
  • Dryer
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • No Smoking
  • Outdoor Hot tub / space
  • Washer
What should I know about check-in?
  • Check in starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check out before 12:00 PM
  • Minimum check in age: 18
  • Check in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
  • Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Property Registration Number 750221500000, GE 132 474 4704 03, TA 132 474 4704 01
What are the house rules and policies?
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets allowed
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
  • Welcoming dogs and cats only
  • Children are welcome.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
  • Bicycle on site
  • Water sports equipment
  • Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Alii Kai – Historic Kailua Village – Kona Coast – 0.33 km to center), United States
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?

A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to explore. Parking notes: Onsite parking.

What kind of rental is this?

This is an apartment rental.

Is the Check Availability button the official booking link?

The button opens the partner listing page where you can review final rates, fees, availability, policies and booking details.

Guest Reviews

Reviews

Sharon R.10.0/10
Jan 25, 2026

Excellent location! Close enough to walk to the restaurants and beaches!

Frances S.10.0/10
Jan 23, 2026

Clean and convenient.

Donald10.0/10
Jan 22, 2026

Nice place to stay.

Paul R.10.0/10
Jan 22, 2026

Friendly host

Steven10.0/10
Jan 11, 2026

The rooms were spacious. The kitchen well stocked. The parking adequate. The owner was very courteous and helped me when I lost the key.

Angela K.8.0/10
Jan 10, 2026

Bugs on the bed, pillows, dust layers on the ceiling fan, blinds not able to be closed all the way, chairs at/in kitchen/dining ripped on the seats, old, nasty, over-used. Dark inside, needs a refresher and a deep cleaning and could be much more welcoming and enjoyable. Supplied shampoo, conditioner, bathroom ok, water continuously dripped from faucet. Did not use washer or dryer. Parking under where we stayed.Neighborhood had a lot of garbage and broken down vehicles in lots nearby and viewable from windows. Close to the water, shopping and restaurants. Very easy to hear everything going on outside, Dark inside. Decent sitting area on outside porch.

Steve W.10.0/10
Jan 7, 2026

We had a great stay! Unit is in a great location and within walking distance of many restaurants and stores. Overall experience while staying was relaxed and restful, we would definitely book again.

Aswin C.10.0/10
Dec 21, 2025

Great host! Hidden gem!. If rains, then you are lucky, you can sleep listening to raining sound!. Very flexible location

Jody D.6.0/10
Dec 18, 2025

Host was great, house could use updating, very noisy neighborhood. We checked out a day early. Would not stay again.

Anna H.8.0/10
Dec 13, 2025

Spacious with a friendly host. Appreciated the loans on body board etc.

kris s.10.0/10
Dec 9, 2025

Marc the host is charming and helpful.

Stuart O.8.0/10
Dec 8, 2025

This is a totally comfortable apartment on the same property as the owners house. There's one bedroom with a queen bed and two double beds on a screened in porch. Everything is a bit on the worn and comfortable side. It's a great location, has a little kitchen and plenty of space. We would definitely stay again in Kona.

Juliette8.0/10
Nov 17, 2025

Nice, no TV, no A/C (not needed in Nov).

Jeff B.10.0/10
Nov 12, 2025

Great location!

Karen V.8.0/10
Nov 4, 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

Button10.0/10
Nov 2, 2025

Clean room, and great location

Renee M.10.0/10
Oct 29, 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.10.0/10
Oct 22, 2025

Great location near restaurants, shops, and the diving marina. Would absolutely book here again. Thx

Staci J.10.0/10
Oct 9, 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.10.0/10
Sep 29, 2025

Great place for a one night stay before heading out to other parts of the island.

Louis C.10.0/10
Sep 15, 2025

Really cute spot. Pleasant layout. Nice decor. I really enjoyed it.

Nabrina6.0/10
Sep 12, 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.10.0/10
Sep 11, 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.10.0/10
Sep 2, 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.8.0/10
Jul 30, 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.10.0/10
Jul 27, 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.10.0/10
Jul 26, 2025

Very confortable centrally located place.

Kurt G.10.0/10
Jul 16, 2025

Nice and tidy space. Very accommodating host! Just what we needed

Seth B.10.0/10
Jul 7, 2025

Cozy and fun layout. Old school Ohana type cabin setting close to downtown and easy access. Would totally book again!

Hengqun S.10.0/10
Jun 19, 2025

Everything's great!

Elizabeth H.10.0/10
Jun 17, 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.10.0/10
May 31, 2025

The apartment was great. More than met our expectations.

Ayo10.0/10
May 29, 2025

Comfortable, welcoming

James H.10.0/10
May 20, 2025

Our second visit and will return soon for our third. We highly recommend this casual location.

Halona B.10.0/10
May 13, 2025

Great location. Everything we needed.

Alakai A.10.0/10
May 10, 2025

Clean. Simple. Cozy. Convenient.

Diane B.10.0/10
May 8, 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.10.0/10
Apr 14, 2025

Excellent

Scott D.10.0/10
Apr 12, 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.10.0/10
Apr 10, 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.

Jill10.0/10
Apr 6, 2025

Comfortable beds and friendly hosts! Thank you for the Aloha spirit!!

Michael J.10.0/10
Mar 25, 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.10.0/10
Mar 20, 2025

I would absolutely stay here again

Nancy O.8.0/10
Mar 18, 2025

Easy check in/out process with a covered carport to park! Mahalo

Muriel10.0/10
Feb 15, 2025

Everything you need at an excellent location. Great for a family!

Robin M.10.0/10
Feb 14, 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.8.0/10
Feb 12, 2025

Our stay was fine, but the VRBO app needs a major upgrade.

Diana10.0/10
Feb 10, 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.10.0/10
Feb 3, 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.10.0/10
Feb 1, 2025

We were just there for the night and it was perfect for our group.

Alba L.10.0/10
Jan 13, 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.10.0/10
Jan 8, 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.10.0/10
Jan 8, 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.10.0/10
Jan 8, 2025

Owners met us as we drove in Very helpful, knowledgeable about the area. Great bungalow

Kathy H.10.0/10
Dec 19, 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.10.0/10
Dec 11, 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.10.0/10
Dec 3, 2024

Great location and value.

Laurent A.10.0/10
Nov 28, 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.10.0/10
Oct 27, 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 Cristina10.0/10
Oct 27, 2024

Close to every where. Near the airport. The owner was so accommodating and pleasant.

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