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One of the best ways to EXPLORE whether a particular Big Island district, neighborhood or lifestyle is to spend all or part of your exploratory trip staying in that area. Here are some of our favorite rentals in North and South Kohala. There are more options at the following sites: www.vrbo.com and www.HomeAway.com Please contact the owners below directly, as we are not booking agents; this list is just a service to our customers at Hawaii Palm Properties, Inc. Tell them you saw them on our website!
North Kohala
HAWI TOWN
Zen Style Tropical Luxury Home http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p336353. This very beautiful home was built by dear friends Kerstin Exter (formerly of Hawaii Palm Properties) and her husband 'Tools'. Their smaller cottage rental is at http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p346161 . Both are in high demand.
Bamboo Cottage: sweet cottage in lovely garden setting. http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p351818 Jeff and Jennifer
Kohala Village Inn (in downtown Hawi, across from the gas station by the banyan trees). Accomodations in the spirit of old Hawaii. Luke's Place restauarant on site. If you can only stay one night, this might be your only option. Tel: 808-889-0404 www.kohalavillageinn.com
BETWEEN HAWI AND KAPAAU
Ahu Pohaku or Hawaii Island Retreat is a 15,000 sq ft facility with 10 private rooms and extensive spa facilities. As elegant as a 5-star hotel, and designed to nurture the mind, body and spirit of its guests. Call 808-889-6336 or www.hawaiiislandretreat.com
NIULI'I/pololu Kohala’s Guest House: Just wonderful people and long-time friends of ours..Canadian husband, Hawaiian wife...Near Keokea Beach Park and Pololu Valley, about 15 minutes east of Hawi town. One, two or three bedrooms with large living and dining areas. Special “Old Hawaii” feel. Don & Nani Swenson Tel: (808) 895-1690 http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p377260 or http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p380005
JUST SOUTH OF HAWI:
Puakea Ranch: Historic bungalows on 46 acres, impeccably restored as luxury boutique-style rental accomodations. Private dipping pool, endless views.
www.puakearanch.com
KOHALA "GOLD COAST" RESORTS
While the number of visitors to the Big Island has been increasing, hotel occupancy has actually been decreasing. Many visitors love the amenities at the resorts, but prefer to have the more spacious accommodations of a rental condo or house rather than a hotel room. If you are considering buying a condo as a vacation or retirement home, staying in one is a perfect way to experience the lifestyle.
MAUNA KEA RESORT
The first of the Kohala Coast Resorts and still a quiet world apart. The two hotels, the restored and reopened Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and the nearby Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, are both operated by Prince Resorts Hawaii. You will find a surprising number of condos and homes for rent by owner at VacationRentalsByOwner.com. Kulalani and Wai'ulaula are the two newer condominium projects which might be of interest to prospective buyers.
MAUNA LANI RESORT
There are two wonderful hotels at the Mauna Lani Resort, and new shops and restaurants at the Shops at Mauna Lani. You can stay in the hotel or in a private bungalow at the Mauna Lani Hotel and Bungalows. Your other choice is the Fairmont Orchid . You can also search MLS listings to get an idea of where you might like to purchase, and then look for a vacation rental there.
Go to http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p373180...special rates at this Fairways at Mauna Lani townhouse offered to our clients.
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