How To Choose a Big Island Hawaii Lodging Print
Written by Ted Felber   
With Big Island Hawaii lodging you have an unbeatable variety of choices, ranging from luxurious villas with private pools, to intimate beach cottages. If you are a large family, you may want all the comforts of home with more privacy, more amenities and costing less than several hotel rooms, and Big Island Hawaii vacation rentals offer you exactly that!
by TedFelber


With Big Island Hawaii lodging you have an unbeatable variety of choices, ranging from luxurious villas with private pools, to intimate beach cottages. If you are a large family, you may want all the comforts of home with more privacy, more amenities and costing less than several hotel rooms, and Big Island Hawaii vacation rentals offer you exactly that!

In a hotel, not only have you privacy only in your own room, but after the luggage is spread out, how much space is really left?? In contrast, a vacation rental offers you a fully furnished home with garden, lanai, sometimes a pool and many other convenient amenities.

Big Island Vacation Rentals: Northwest Kohala Coast

Want privacy and a homey feeling, but the facilities of a large resort as well? Have a pick of a 3-bedroom, 3,5-bath townhouse on the green, or a villa by the ocean at the 5-star Villages at Mauna Lani. The 2,200 sq. ft. townhomes are equipped with gourmet center-island kitchens with granite countertops, luxurious bathrooms, and a spacious dining room to entertain your guests.

You will have a wide covered lanai equipped with a wet bar, under-counter refrigerator and gas grill. Also, you can use the freshwater lagoon-style pool, luxurious spa and the exercise room at the Villages amenity center.

The shops of Mauna Lani are within walking distance of the complex. You can enjoy fine restaurants, amazing boutiques, art galleries, a gourmet market and return to your own home with some incredible memories!

Big Island Hawaii Lodging: Hilo

You may be interested in renting a charming and intimate cottage for a romantic rendezvous. Hula Cove is a cozy little cottage with a vintage atmosphere of a Hawaiian beach house. This is an oceanfront property without the premium oceanfront price tag and it is located close to historic Hilo. It may not be so elegant, but it is loads of fun!

If you love snorkeling, just take the 5-min. walk to the Waiopae marine conservation area - acres of oceanfront ponds with an astonishing diversity of sea creatures, fish, and sea turtles. Because it's located right on the Waiopae ponds protected from the open ocean, you can just roll out of bed and wade in... If you are a novice swimmer or don't feel comfortable snorkeling in the open ocean, these tide pools are safe to snorkel or just float in crystal-clear, 80-degree water year round.

Big Island Hawaii Lodging: Volcanoes National Park

If you are interested in volcano adventures and sightseeing, some family time or a romantic rendezvous just outside the Volcano National Park, make sure to visit here. The 2-bedroom, 1-bath Sugi House is a charming cottage built in the 30s that can provide you will all the comforts of home. It is now restored to retain its beautiful kamaaina charm. It provides acre brilliantly landscaped garden featuring hapu ferns, hydrangeas and azaleas. The lovely antique Hawaiian furnishings, the decorative lava rock fireplace, hardwood floors and original artwork will delight you with a lovely walk down memory lane that will create memories you will cherish forever.

Big Island Vacation Rentals: South Kohala Coast

Close to Kona on the South Kohala Coast, is the luxurious oceanfront property of the "House of the Heavenly Sea" or the Hale Kailani. Within its 10,000 sq ft. of space, you may wish to stay in an amazing home that blends old-world European style with a true Hawaiian atmosphere. It can easily accommodate a large party of 12, with over an acre with 320 feet of oceanfront. This tropical oasis features various indoor and outdoor pools as well as a lagoon with a waterfall. If that is not enough, you can workout in the gym and then enjoy a sauna or the 2 jetted spas. You may even have your own chef while staying here.

As you can see, Big Island Hawaii lodging provides you with the right type of rental for you anywhere - on the beautiful Kohala Coast, in historic Hilo, in the Volcanoes National Park, or near thriving and busy Kona - it's your pick!

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Last Updated ( Sunday, 15 November 2009 12:41 )