Bed and breakfast holiday rentals in South Kona

We had a great experience staying in Cody's place as our base whilst we were in Hilo. It's a lovely space to spend time, and we spent several lazy mornings on the veranda with the provided breakfast which you can access at any time. Although the location wasn't convenient for walking, we were able to find Ubers / Lyfts into Hilo without much of an issue on nights we wanted to avoid driving due to alcohol.

Our stay at Kulaniapia Farm exceeded expectations, the cabin especially. I was expecting a pretty bare bones cabin thanks to both the pictures and description, but the cabins are beautifully made, with comfortable linens and a stunning view of the farm, down to the ocean. We spent an entire day exploring the farm and sharing the space with the community members during a monsoon-like rainy day. We didn’t get to enjoy the waterfall due to the weather, but our experience getting to immerse ourselves in the community was even better. I will say the Airbnb listing doesn’t do a great job of explaining the property—you’ll be staying on a working farm where there are several employees doing a work to live program. The shared living space is quite literally their home, which may feel awkward for some (the majority of those we met were lovely humans). There are also cats living in the shared barn space, which may be an issue for those with allergies.

Very kind hosts. They were able to accommodate us on very short notice the evening of. Nice and cozy village. Right down the street from HVNP. Would absolutely stay again!

This was a wonderful place to stay! Kurt and Kana were such gracious hosts. We loved the yummy breakfasts, comfortable bed, and beautiful sunset views. We’d love to come back for a visit someday.

Sehr nettes Airbnb. Grosszügig mit privater Terrasse. Super Lage, nahe zur Stadt und trotzdem mitten in der grünen Natur :)

We stayed at Volcano Village Estates on 3/23/2025, our stay was spectacular. We were maybe 6 minutes away from the National Park, and then 25 minutes for a major grocery store. This spot is perfect for us you want to go to the NP at night to watch the lava (if there is any). John was extremely welcoming and attentive to all of our questions and issues. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this for while staying here in volcano.

We enjoyed being within walking distance to our favorite snorkeling spot in Hilo, at Richardson Park. Claudia is a charming host that will prepare a fabulous breakfast every morning with fresh fruits and other treats. Ask for the waffles, made on the spot! Sleeping to the sound of the frogs and the rain makes you feel that you are in the middle of the jungle. There are mosquitos outside but none inside.

The hosts crafted an exceptional space and experience, providing outstanding hospitality marked by care for the guests and thoughtful local tips.

Lovely staycation :-)

Loved this private place in the rainforest setting and the recycling energy saving methods used here, comfy and quiet and minutes from the park. Only issue was finding it in the dark, the road is very dark and hard to see what driveway to enter..

Our stay at Clem’s place was nothing short of amazing. We were greeted warmly by our hosts and shown around the property as well given a rundown of the extra amenities provided. Everything was perfect and the attention to detail was outstanding. I highly recommend staying here especially if you are a single traveler or a couple wishing to relax in a beautiful and peaceful environment surrounded by singing birds, friendly dogs, and good vibes. Also, don’t miss out on the delicious breakfast each morning! That was easily one of the highlights of our stay. Thanks again Clem and Angus, we will be back soon.

Very relaxed and easy place to stay. It’s right near the best surf beach in Hilo so if you are into surfing it would be the perfect place to stay. Not far from the main town. Steph was very nice and easy to communicate.

Todo fue genial!! La casa y la habitación son preciosas, cama muy cómoda y, aunque compartiamos baño con otra habitación, apenas nos hemos dado cuenta. Baño amplio y siempre limpio. Tiene disponible de todo para la playa: toallas, sillas, equipo de snorkel, crema de sol, etc. Parking disponible también. Por si fuera poco, por las mañanas Megan y Jake nos prepararon unos desayunos deliciosos!!!! Super recomendado!!

Carl and Elma are very friendly and helpful! Elma is an excellent cook and the gluten free breakfasts (I have celiac disease) were delicious and fresh! Carl was very helpful in giving us a map with recommendations of what to see in the area. We loved the private locking bedroom (key provided) with attached bathroom and private lanai with ocean view. Beautiful gardens, sunsets, stars, sunrises, birds, cows and wild pigs. It felt very close to nature sleeping at night. The mini fridge on the patio came in handy. It is about an hour south of Kona airport. We stayed for two nights on our island circumnavigation adventure. Greenwell Kona coffee tour was excellent, enjoyed the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, the painted church. Highly recommend Junjira Fresh Thai Kitchen at (near ChoiceMart grocery store -take out or patio seat) and Honaunau Poke Shop (takeout or patio seating) about 5-10 miles north. We would definitely choose to stay here again. Thanks Carl and Elma!

We had such a wonderful time with Chad and Jennifer. The property was so much more than we even thought. The property is so beautiful and well maintained. Truly unique property with unparalleled beauty. Chad and Jennifer are such gracious, informative hosts. We will definitely look to stay again. Highly recommend. This is a special experience and stay, far beyond what can be described. The pictures, although beautiful, don’t come anywhere near to describing it.

This beautiful location for the bed and breakfast is along a river with access to a lovely waterfall. The accommodations were simple and very comfortable. The surroundings are serene and very special. We enjoyed the short hike down and swimming under the powerful waterfalls. The morning (when sun shines in the water) is best time to check it out. The staff are helpful and kind. It's a great place to stay if you are checking out nearby Hilo or other sites east side of island.

Good value and location in a quiet neighborhood in Volcano. I was on a trip to to see Kilauea erupt and this place allowed me easy access to the volcanoes park and village eateries and Sunday farm market. They were communicative before check in and check out and provided a cutting board/knife I used to cut a couple of pineapples during my visit. Price beats expensive resorts, plus there aren't a lot of people around.

Sarah’s place was such an incredible spot, surrounded by natural beauty and a warm, spacious, clean and wonderful room. Sara was super friendly and helpful - we felt right at home. Would 100% go back again!

Mahalo, Thank you so much. Your place is so peaceful and lovely decor. The rain shower was wonderful. We loved having our breakfast on the lanai with spectacular views. Brittany was so accommodating and we would love to return. Mahalo and much aloha🌺 Kristine and James

CC is super nice, she picked us up at the airport, so check in was very smoothly. She was very kind, she also prepared instant noodle, breakfast for us. Only 10 mins away from the airport, highly recommended for a Kona stay :)

Sehr schöne, gepflegte Unterkunft in toller Umgebung mit freundlicher, bemühter Gastgeberin und super Frühstück. Jederzeit weiterzuempfehlen!

Tolle und sehr individuell gestaltete Unterkunft. Super ausgestattet (auch in der Küche) und Wahnsinnsaussicht. Wald beobachten beim Frühstück.

It was a wonderful trip. Vina and her family were very kind and made every effort to make our stay at BIG ISLAND comfortable. We had everything we needed. The fresh fruit we were given was delicious. The room was very clean and comfortable. The private bathroom was spacious too. It was quiet and the neighbors were kind, so it was a very peaceful stay. Highly recommended.

The location was beautiful, the community was fabulous, I've never been somewhere that the other guests were so chatty and welcoming. It was my first time in Hawaii, first vacation in over a decade, and it was magical! I will definitely be staying here again when I'm on the big island! The Monday night bbq is a big event that brings members of the community from all over the island! The kitchen was great, but some other guests' items had spilled into my section of the fridge but no biggie as I didn't have much I needed space for since I was planning to try as much local food as I could. I would recommend that, even if you plan to eat out, you should bring coffee and/or breakfast type snacks as the nearest town is about a 15 minute drive. There was a breakfast service available that I didn't take advantage of because I was going to local restaurants. 11/10 Thanks for the stay Mathew! I had an absolutely amazing time and I wish I'd been staying longer!