Oct 8, 2024 • 13 min read
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You don’t plan a trip to Hawai’i for the state’s juicy pineapples or the beautiful flowers leis. You plan a trip to Hawai’i to enjoy the archipelago’s sunshine and gorgeous beaches. Therefore, the best way to make the most of your vacation is not to book a hotel with a pool, but to find a Hawai’i Airbnb on the beach so you can sink your toes in the hot sand and go for a salty swim whenever the fancy takes you.
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This luxury two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo is among the top 10 percent of homes on Airbnb for five-star reviews and host service. It is located within the Hapuna Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast. For an extra fee, guests can use resort facilities — pools, bars, restaurants, and watersports. An interior designer decorated the condo, so expect five-star furnishings of a high-end hotel with the flexibility and homely feel of an Airbnb.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $950 per night
Perfect for a small family or couple, this comfortable three-bedroom cottage, The Seaside Zen Cottage, is around two miles south of Kailua-Kona. It fronts a secluded sandy beach with a sheltered lagoon, and there’s a lawned area and hammock for afternoon naps. You’ll wake to the sound of the ocean, enjoy breakfast on the large lanai, and look out over green sea turtles swimming in the water. The interior is light and airy with calming green accents, perfectly complimenting the natural surroundings.
Six guests, three bedrooms
Price: $985 per night
On the shores of beautiful Puako Bay, this beautiful property will make your vacation dreams come true. The only thing standing between this magnificent house and the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean are a row of palm trees and a manicured lawn dotted with loungers and a hammock. Inside the house, the decor is elegant and classic, with muted colors and high-quality furniture. The property consists of a three-bedroom and three-bathroom house attached to an independent annex that has one bedroom and one bathroom. This Hawai’i Airbnb on the beach comes with snorkel gear, backpack beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and coolers.
Eight guests, four bedrooms
Price: $2,048 per night
This secluded, oceanfront property is located on an ancient lava flow on the South Kona coast in Milolii, and is only 30 miles south of Kailua-Kona and an hour’s drive from Volcano National Park. From the 1000 square foot sundeck, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and its inhabitants (whales, dolphins, and turtles), as well as Hawai’i’s stunning sunsets. Inside, the decor is
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