Historic Kailua Village stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Kailua Village apartment, you'll find KBXtreme and St. Michael The Archangel Church. Kona Farmers Market and Kona Inn Shopping Village are also within half a mile (1 km).
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 .
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
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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.
Important information
You need to know
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
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
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 65 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 65 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
James H.
May 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Our second visit and will return soon for our third. We highly recommend this casual location.
James H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Halona B.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family
Great location. Everything we needed.
Halona B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Victor K.
May 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Victor K.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alakai A.
May 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for what we needed
Clean. Simple. Cozy. Convenient.
Alakai A.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane B.
May 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful surroundings
Quiet little place with a beautiful garden. Very close to a white clean sand beach. The owners are very nice and helpful with things to do. The place was very nice and clean. I would recommend a stay here
Diane B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Alex N.
May 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Alex N.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eileen R.
Apr 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellence
Excellent
Eileen R.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott D.
Apr 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, easy walk into town
We had everything we needed and were happy with our stay. Having a place to park off-street was a very nice perk, especially since the unit is so close to everything that we just left the car there and walked everywhere. Looking forward to our next visit to Kona!
Scott D.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
James H.
Apr 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay Here
If you are looking for a comfortable and affordable place look no further. While it may be a few blocks away from the beach it is a great place to stay. Anybody offering a negative review would be nitpicking. As an 8-year owner/host of a short-term rental I can attest to this place being top notch. It is very well provisioned with kitchen needs including lots of condiments, spices, etc. There is a great variety of sports gear and a washer and dryer. You truly could not do better.
James H.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patty H.
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Patty H.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bert G.
Mar 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bert G.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael J.
Mar 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
First time in kona
So.for my first experience i definitely recommend. Just know their isnt a TV in sight. Which is a good thing. Go outside explore and have fun. Everythings close by.
Michael J.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason A.
Mar 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
I would absolutely stay here again
Jason A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Nancy O.
Mar 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Hawaiian Vibe
Easy check in/out process with a covered carport to park! Mahalo
Everything you need at an excellent location. Great for a family!
Muriel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robin M.
Feb 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
nice, clean and comfortable
the host was very nice and made us feel welcome, no problem that we arrived a little late, the Room was perfect, very clean, clear instructions for our convenience, the bed were comfortable and the room was clean, we had everything we needed. Would use this place again!!
Robin M.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Greg B.
Feb 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very nice for the price!
Our stay was fine, but the VRBO app needs a major upgrade.
This property has all the amenities we needed during our stay and the host is very attentive. We appreciated the snorkeling items, the beach chairs and umbrella.
Diana
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Esteban A.
Feb 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Flying honu
House was clean, cool and quiet. Mark was an outstanding host. Could not ask for more, I’d definitely stay there again. I loved it. Close to everything in Kona
Esteban A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chall S.
Feb 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Just for the night
We were just there for the night and it was perfect for our group.
Chall S.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alba L., Mexico City, Mexico
Jan 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The property is just as listed with a very comfortable deck for chilling. We loved the location that is walking distance from the beach, shopping, restaurants and coffee shops. They also have beach items available and free like chairs and snorkels.
Alba L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mister D.
Jan 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming home in Kona
What a cool find. The place has a sweet vibe for sure. Large apartment with backyard and cool amenities. Owner was easy to work with and very welcoming. Would visit again!
Mister D.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
Jan 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We flew to the Flying Honu
We had a cozy stay at an apartment above a garage, where we parked our rental car. We knew we were renting in a neighborhood and not in a hotel so there are pros and cons to that. However, the landlords were really friendly and let us borrow boogie boards, masks, and snorkels, and use the washing machine. Overall, it was a great location to do things all around the island and we had a pleasant stay.
Mark S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
SL H.
Jan 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our last night
Owners met us as we drove in Very helpful, knowledgeable about the area. Great bungalow