The Big Island
Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiʻi Island offers everything from active lava fields to snow-capped Mauna Kea, black-sand beaches to lush rainforests. Explore vacation rentals in Kona, Hilo, Waikōloa, and Kohala Coast.
About Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiʻi Island offers everything from active lava fields to snow-capped Mauna Kea, black-sand beaches to lush rainforests. Explore vacation rentals in Kona, Hilo, Waikōloa, and Kohala Coast.
When to visit
Year-round destination. Kona side stays sunny; Hilo side is wetter. Winter (Dec–Feb) brings snow to Mauna Kea.
Things to do on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Walk active lava fields, hike a crater rim, and (if conditions are right) see the glow of Kīlauea after dark.
Stargaze on Mauna Kea
One of the world's premier observatory sites — sunset and stargazing tours from the visitor center at 9,200 ft.
Snorkel with manta rays
A Kona-area night dive with feeding manta rays — one of the most surreal experiences in the islands.
Punaluʻu black sand beach
Jet-black sand from cooled lava with green sea turtles basking on shore.
Kona coffee farms
Tour family-run coffee farms on the slopes of Hualālai — tastings included.
Pololū & Waipiʻo Valleys
Two dramatic, sacred valleys on the north coast — both worth the steep hike down.
Where to stay on Hawaiʻi Island
The neighborhoods locals (and our guests) love most.
Kailua-Kona
West-side hub with restaurants, snorkeling, and the most rentals.
726 stays →Waikōloa
Resort area on the dry Kohala Coast — best beaches and reliable sun.
Hilo
East-side rainy town with waterfalls, gardens, and old Hawaiian charm.
148 stays →Kohala Coast
Luxury resort strip — ancient fishponds, golf courses, and turtle beaches.
543 stays →Volcano Village
Cool, misty cabins right at the entrance to Volcanoes National Park.
64 stays →Hāwī & Kapaʻau
Tiny artsy north-tip towns and gateway to Pololū Valley.
Featured stays in Hawaiʻi Island
A handful of our guests' favorites — see live rates for your dates.
Top RatedKalani Kai 105
Kailua-Kona
Top RatedAlii Villas 340
Kailua-Kona
Top RatedCasa De Emdeko 330
Kailua-Kona
Top RatedKeauhou Kona Surf & Racket Club Townhouse #3
Kailua-Kona
Top RatedKona Makai 1-301
Kailua-Kona
Top RatedKeauhou Surf & Racquet Townhouse #36
Kailua-Kona
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