Family-friendly vacation rentals in South Kona

Cozy enchanting cabin with ocean view

On the lava fields surrounded by Ohia trees & deep silence, you find our cozy enchanting cabin. Embracing atmosphere with covered lanai, ocean view, a million stars at night, comfy Queen size bed, bathroom, Wifi, outdoor kitchen, heated outdoor shower, under sun & stars. Furnished Japanese style, a room with a view! Close to South point, Green & black Sand beach & snorkelfun bays. Kahuku volcano park is close (10 min), great hiking! Anyone is welcome, we are happy to receive you with warm Aloha.

Lava Lookout: Pele (Hawaiian Goddess of Volcanoes)

Lookout on aged lava flows in paradise with sunny days and pristine starry nights. Enjoy the Milky Way and luxury in an off-grid oasis with water catchment and solar. 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 Pele room is one of four private studios that include the shared kitchen, wifi, and work well for large groups; check out our other listings (Paka’a, Nāmaka, Kāne) to see more reviews and details.

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!

The Dome at Ulu Inn: Luxury Couples Retreat, Kona

Overlooking the beautiful Kona Coast...The Dome at Ulu Inn says: "Aloha...let's Disconnect, to Reconnect" Nestled within a gated 5 acre estate, Settle into our exclusive Geodesic Dome suite...experience elevated glamping, designed for ultimate relaxation and ensured seclusion from the outside world. THE DOME & neighboring unit THE CUBE, are an ample distance apart, providing privacy from each other. You may get up close and personal with our Goats, Pigs, Geckos & wild birds that roam freely.

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!

Ecolodge, Cozy Lotus experience with ocean view

On the lava fields surrounded by Ohia trees you will find our cozy Lotus Dome. Embracing atmosphere with covered lanai, ocean view, a million stars at night, comfy Queen size bed and kitchen. At 50 feet outdoor bathhouse with shower, sink and toilet. Furnished Japanese style, a room with a view! Close to South point, Green & black Sand beach & snorkelfun bays. Kahuku volcano park is close, at 10 min, great hiking! Anyone is welcome, we are happy to receive you with a warm Aloha.

Adventure Treehouse - As featured on HGTV!

Our Tiny Tropical Treehouse is a very special space full of creativity and beauty. Custom built by an artist, this eco-house is flooded with natural sunlight, rich with wood accents, murals, and inextricably connected to nature. It is ideal for couples and individuals looking for a private retreat nestled away in the jungle. Adventurers, relaxers, writers, and artists will enjoy staying here, a mere 18 mi from all Volcano National Park has to offer and 20 mi from downtown Hilo.

Love Kona farm life *Superstar Truss Cabin!

If you like nature and animals, come and enjoy our hobby farm! It's glamping in a tiny house with the incredible view. (It is a farm, not a hotel) The loft bed with ladder as picture shown. Screened/no windows so you can enjoy breeze and view. Cute living room and big shower/restroom down stairs. Patio with outdoor grill and sink. Beautiful sunset and infinity sea/sky line from the bedroom. Galaxy and shooting stars at the night. About 20mins from many beaches, and downtown.

The Cottages At Volcano - Hale Alala

Surrounded by the rainforest of Volcano and situated just outside of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, our cozy cottage offers a welcoming place for some rest and relaxation between adventures. Hale 'Alalā is named after the highly endangered hawaiian crow whose reintroduction efforts have been focused on the forests around Volcano. While there are no longer any Alalā living in the wild, you can see a pair of live Alalā just down the road at the Panaewa Zoo (free admission).

Kona Paradise Sunset Homebase

Enjoy epic sunset views over the ocean while surrounded by lush jungle foliage. The scent of plumeria and the gentle calls of tropical birds will never let you forget you're in paradise. While you're here you'll be a stone's throw from many wonderful places to snorkel, as well as Place of Refuge National Park. This is a terrific base camp to explore Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Kea Observatories, the most southern point of the U.S., a black sand Beach and much more!

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.