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The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town

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Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town

The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona three blocks from the Ironman starting line. Built on the fragrant pathway from the mountain to the sea (Mauka to Makai ) it is a great example of Hawaiian single wall construction. Open floor plan with large windows to let the ocean and mountain breezes inn. Large master bedroom with ceiling fan. The lanai sleeping area has two full size beds . We provide everything you will need for your day at the beach mask, snorkels, fins, beach chairs, boogie boards .
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from KBXtreme. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The apartment offers a kitchen and a patio.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Kailua Pier and 9 minutes from Magic Sands Beach
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kailua-Kona apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 750221500000, GE-132-474-4704-03, TA-132-474-4704-01

The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Angela K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bugs on the bed, pillows, dust layers on the ceiling fan, blinds not able to be closed all the way, chairs at/in kitchen/dining ripped on the seats, old, nasty, over-used. Dark inside, needs a refresher and a deep cleaning and could be much more welcoming and enjoyable. Supplied shampoo, conditioner, bathroom ok, water continuously dripped from faucet. Did not use washer or dryer. Parking under where we stayed.Neighborhood had a lot of garbage and broken down vehicles in lots nearby and viewable from windows. Close to the water, shopping and restaurants. Very easy to hear everything going on outside, Dark inside. Decent sitting area on outside porch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay! Unit is in a great location and within walking distance of many restaurants and stores. Overall experience while staying was relaxed and restful, we would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aswin C., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host! Hidden gem!. If rains, then you are lucky, you can sleep listening to raining sound!. Very flexible location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jody D.

Host was great, house could use updating, very noisy neighborhood. We checked out a day early. Would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious with a friendly host. Appreciated the loans on body board etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kris s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marc the host is charming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart O., Pittsburgh, USA

This is a totally comfortable apartment on the same property as the owners house. There's one bedroom with a queen bed and two double beds on a screened in porch. Everything is a bit on the worn and comfortable side. It's a great location, has a little kitchen and plenty of space. We would definitely stay again in Kona.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No comment as we had to cancel. Host communicated…. Until two days before when we were unsure about time of arrival. Daughter get sick and we had to cancel. I’ll be getting insurance next time…. For another place to rent! I visit 1-2 times a year and family lives in Paauillo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

We were very disappointed with the pictures that did not reflect the room. It showed view of water, we were unable to view the water. The area looks shady, but was quiet. No TV with 2 kids was not the buisness. It was hot and muggy and no AC. It had roaches and was bite but something 2 times. I was grateful it was close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location near restaurants, shops, and the diving marina. Would absolutely book here again. Thx
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sebastian T.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean. Plenty of space. Quiet. Easy to find. Easy to communicate with host. So many extras available. Super amazing rental. Would stay here again anytime I come back to Kona if it’s available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a one night stay before heading out to other parts of the island.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really cute spot. Pleasant layout. Nice decor. I really enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nabrina

Liked: Cleanliness
The property could have sprayed the kitchen for cokroaches. I live in Hawaii understand bugs are normal. I know the small oned attach to everything and breed like mad. I wasn't happy to that in the kitchen had too many for my liking. Place was chill and large.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dorrith n., Katy

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in the middle of town, easy walk to the ocean. Quick drive to multiple world class snorkeling sites. We loved sleeping on the lanai.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

A T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a one night stay for our family of 6 before flying home early the next morning. It suited us fine for the night. Communication with hosts was amazing and easy. Very clean, amply stocked kitchen, linens, etc. Beach stuff to borrow (snorkels etc) for those who stay longer than us. Residential neighborhood location is amazing if you want to walk to everything in town. No AC so can get warm, but 2 ceiling fans and 2 portable fans. There is one interior room with 1 bed, and another room with 2 beds. The room with 2 beds is basically a screened in porch area, and there is an adjacent smaller non-screened lanai with chairs that would have been nice to hang out on if we stayed longer. It had an ocean view peek over the downhill buildings. Despite the screens, it had a very outdoor feel which was fine for us but maybe not everyone, and a few interesting insect friends (7 inch praying mantis!) got escorted out. Kind of a funky place, fairly basic, well aged but comfortable dining chairs, lots of character, on a 2nd floor above a carport (where you can park). If you are mobility challenged the stairs might be an issue. Mahalo to our hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in was smooth and the owners were very responsive and helpful. The decor was flavorful. The lanai room was fun for my kids. A few minor complaints: the windows had only screens so it was a bit loud and hard to fall asleep (surprisingly more traffic than the small neighborhood location would suggest, the toaster lever needed to be held down to get it to work, and the clothes dryer was crazy loud (but it did work). The biggest complaint were the numerous spider webs and big spiders outside in the backyard. No spiders were seen inside. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loscia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was lovely, clean, beautiful view of the water, very safe, free parking, a wonderful place to wine down and relax, great coffee and comfortable beds, and lots of fresh air, I would recommend coming here and unwinding from city life. They even have everything you need to go to the beach or surfing, we where greet and welcomed by the owner with smile and open arms, that made us feel right at home, thank you, I will be coming and recommend this place to all our friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderfuk place

Very confortable centrally located place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay, convient location.

Nice and tidy space. Very accommodating host! Just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cabana

Cozy and fun layout. Old school Ohana type cabin setting close to downtown and easy access. Would totally book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hengqun S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host

Everything's great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025