The Big Island Beach House

05/30/2026

Hiking is very popular activity for many tourists. Visiting the botanical garden can be rewarding as you get to see the variety of tropical plants and flowers. It’s great for photography and capturing a few family portraits too

05/07/2026

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04/12/2026

Feeling grateful this evening.

Someone planning their first trip to Hawaii posted in a FB group asking which island to choose for a special vacation.

I shared why the Big Island is such a unique experience — swimming with Manta Rays, exploring Volcanoes National Park, the fact that the largest island presents a lot of options for hiking and more We ended up chatting a bit more over DM which made me realize how overwhelming planning Hawaii can feel for some, especially those who are visiting the first time.

In the end they decided to book their Thanksgiving this year in Kona with us.

If you’re thinking about Hawaii and aren’t sure where to start, feel free to reach out to me. I'm happy to help however I can 🌴

03/14/2026

Every eruption has its own unique show that fascinates us every time.

01/31/2026

Golden hour at the edge of the ocean 🌅🌊

Palm trees swaying, waves rolling in, and the sky putting on a show — this is what sunsets look like at our oceanfront beach house in Kona.

Some places you visit.
Others stay with you.

01/13/2026

To visitors delight, Kīlauea has erupted again. Here is some information from Hawaii VNP.

Episode kanahā (40) of the Kīlauea eruption has begun! USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists said the eruption began at 8:22 a.m. HST on January 12, 2026.

If you plan to visit, please review these tips to ensure the best experience for you and your loved ones:

🌋Expect the park to be busy with heavy traffic near the entrance and on Highway 11.

⚠️SLOW down. Heed all posted signs, expect detours, and listen to park rangers.

🏚️First-time? Make the Welcome Center your first stop. Excellent eruption viewing with plenty of parking is nearby. After you enter the park, take Crater Rim Drive West to Kilauea Military Camp, just a mile away.

🚙Park in designated areas only. Do not block emergency access or traffic lanes. You will get towed.

🛑Stay AWAY from cliff edges and keep keiki (children) close!

🚶🏽‍➡️Pedestrians: pay attention to traffic and use sidewalks and crosswalks.

💯Pay attention to air quality. Volcanic gases (vog) are hazardous to everyone. Our real-time air quality monitoring network tracks vog levels across key locations in the park. Check the latest conditions to find the cleanest air for your adventure. nps.gov/havo/air-quality-alert.htm

👀 Look out for nēnē (native geese) on roads, roadsides and parking lots. Never feed nēnē and give them space.

🧠Stay out of closed areas. Great overlooks of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) are open across from the Welcome Center, at Uēkahuna, along Crater Rim Trail and old Crater Rim Drive.

☔Be prepared for rain, reduced visibility if it is raining or cloudy, and cooler temperatures.

🫶 Be ahonui (patient) and share your aloha.

📲Check the park website for alerts, viewing areas, and USGS we**ams & livestreams: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/eruption-viewing.htm

USGS we**am photo of lava erupting from the north vent at Kīlauea summit.

12/23/2025

Hawaii oceanfront living at its best. 🌊
Guest's words, not ours.

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12/14/2025

Sea turtles at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach — about an hour from our beach house.

Save this for your Big Island itinerary. 🌺

11/21/2025

Golden sunsets and panoramic ocean views — it’s no surprise that's what our guests rave about most. 🌅✨

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11/15/2025

For 2025 we were at around 80% occupancy. We have some openings in the late Jan to mid March for snowbirds to take advantage of right now. Act soon!

With Kona’s warm sun, incredible whale activity, and joyful island spirit, it’s no wonder snowbirds escape the cold to spend their winters here.