Just a heads up that tickets for a great event are about to go on sale!The Big Island Chocolate Festival will be returning next year on April 26-27. The event takes place at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. Tickets go on sale this November 23rd… not only is it fun but its a great gift […]
This weekend Kona celebrates the Ironman Championships (Oct. 13!)Check out a round- up of expert predictions here! Also check out a wrap-up of Kona’s iconic Underpants Run here! Good luck to all of the athletes! We hope you have a wonderful race!
Hello all!We have last minute Ironman availability for two absolutely beautiful places where guests couldn’t make it. The Beach Cottage (above pic of the view from the cottage) & Dolphin House are both fantastic places for Ironman or any other time of the year really. Use code Ironman2018 for a special discount! It’s a steal […]
Tips for Emergency PreparednessListen to the local officials. They have the best view of the situation in your area. Monitor Weather Forecasts & Local News Reports Make sure your vehicles have gas. Keep your cellphones charged & with you. If evacuating follow the designated routes. Make sure you leave a note or someone knows where […]
Numbers to Know in Case of an Emergency American Red Cross Kona 326-9488 After Hours Disaster Relief 334-7007 Fire Department (non-emergency) 961-8336 Humane Society Kona 329-1175 Police (non-emergency) 935-3311 Weather Forecast 935-8555 (Area Code is 808)
Ironman is Coming!We mean of course the famous triathlon! The event takes place on Kona every year. Mark your calendars for October 13, 2018 & book soon if you’re planning to attend the event because it’s the biggest event of the year! The island fills up fast! Stay turned for more information.
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!We at Kona Rentals hope everyone has a fun, relaxing & safe holiday!
Don’t forget to check out our featured properties page!Not only can you find great places to stay for your Kona Trip but you can see properties we’re offering special rates or limited window booking deals on…
Below are some tips of what to bring extra of on your Kona Vacation- oh, you can get everything on island but you’ll be having so much fun you probably won’t want to stop!A sense of adventure You can do anything on the Island. Visit mantas, hike to a waterfall, explore a coffee ranch, spend […]
This weekend the Big Island marks the start of the 55th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival which runs April 1-7 in the Hilo area.They have shows an arts fair and a parade (amongst other things) open to the public while the big event is the 3-day long Hula competition. (The Hula competition is ticketed. You can […]
Trip Advisor has put the Big Island in the Top 10 Destinations to Visit in the US! Part of the appeal no doubt is the perfect mix between the many adventures you can have on the Big Island and the peaceful way of living!Congratulations!
Some quick Hawaiian phrases to know for your Kona Vacation:Aloha– A greeting that could mean hello or good-bye! E Komo Mai– Welcome! Aloha kakahiaka– Good morning Aloha ‘auinala– Good afternoon Aloha ahiahi– Good evening Kala mai ‘ia’u– Excuse me Moana– ocean Makai– toward the ocean Manuahi– free Mau Loa– Forever Hula– dance of Hawaii Lei– […]
