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The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town

Family-friendly apartment in Kailua-Kona

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Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
At The Flying Honu, immerse yourself in the spirit of aloha, just three blocks from Kona's Ironman starting line. Step into an open floor plan with large windows that let ocean and mountain breezes in.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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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 .

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Property Registration Number 750221500000, GE-132-474-4704-03, TA-132-474-4704-01

About the neighborhood

Map
Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kona Brewing Company - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kailua Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Magic Sands Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪808 Grindz Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town located?

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this family-friendly Kailua-Kona apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of KBXtreme and Kailua Pier. Kona Farmers Market and Kona Inn Shopping Village are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay, convient location.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay and very nice host
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hengqun S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host

Everything's great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clyde C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kona fun

The apartment was great. More than met our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nabrina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
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

SL H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our last night

Owners met us as we drove in Very helpful, knowledgeable about the area. Great bungalow
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Kona Location

We needed a place to stay in Kona after arriving at 8 pm. The rental was great for our family with two adult kids. Host was very friendly and communicated well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mister D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Woohoo

Very nice hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don’t miss it!

My two teen kids and I LOVED this place. It is beautiful and has a ton of character, we were so sad we o Lu got to stay for one night and really hope we can return someday. Hosts are exceptionally kind and interesting people, don’t miss a chance to chat with them a bit. I stayed at six places on my trip and this was definitely my favorite. Location is great too for walking into Kona town or getting to most other places n the island.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay with a retro vibe

The Flying Honu is a nice laid-back option for couples who aren’t into the resort scene. We appreciated the kitchen with a small stove where we could make a simple dinner before walking less than a mile down to Ali’i Drive. The location is a densely packed residential area, so there were some barking dogs and some traffic noise (not too close, but audible from the major roads nearby), so a head’s up for light sleepers. Mahalos to Marc for providing a convenient and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Trice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breezy Lodging on Second Floor

Our host was very friendly, checked us in personally and showed us all the beach toys we could use--towels, cooler, umbrella, chairs, boogie boards, masks/snorkels. A lot of useful gear. He also suggested good snorkeling spots. The upstairs rooms had plenty of fans, was well-stocked for our stay, and we had so much room--three queen beds for just the two of us. The screened-in lanai was a cool spot for taking evening refreshments after sunset. Grocery shopping and "downtown" were just a short walk away. We enjoyed this spot as home base, but we were out playing day and night while we finished up our Kona stay. Thank you Marc for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfuk place

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

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and well maintained property. Easy parking and host was very amenable to making the stay the best it could be.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Flying honu May stay

Comfortable, welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Our second visit and will return soon for our third. We highly recommend this casual location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for family

Great location. Everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025