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 such as 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
On-site recreation includes a playground
Just a 2-minute drive from Kailua Pier and 9 minutes from Magic Sands Beach
As a guest of The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town, 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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Reviews
The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 79 reviews
10 - Excellent
67
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 79 reviews
8 - Good
9
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 79 reviews
6 - Okay
3
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Louis C.
15 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Really cute spot. Pleasant layout. Nice decor. I really enjoyed it.
Louis C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
dorrith n., Katy
11 Sept 2025
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.
dorrith n.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
A T.
2 Sept 2025
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!
A T.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Lisa C.
30 Jul 2025
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.
Lisa C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Loscia K.
27 Jul 2025
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.
Loscia K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra T.
26 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfuk place
Very confortable centrally located place.
Alexandra T.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kurt G.
16 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay, convient location.
Nice and tidy space. Very accommodating host! Just what we needed
Kurt G.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Seth B.
7 Jul 2025
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!
Seth B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hengqun S.
19 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great host
Everything's great!
Hengqun S.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth H.
17 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and well maintained property. Easy parking and host was very amenable to making the stay the best it could be.
Elizabeth H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clyde C., Hilton Head Island
31 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Kona fun
The apartment was great. More than met our expectations.
Clyde C.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ayo
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Flying honu May stay
Comfortable, welcoming
Ayo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Vincent
25 May 2025
Vincent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
James H.
20 May 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.
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family
Great location. Everything we needed.
Halona B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Victor K.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Victor K.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alakai A.
10 May 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.
8 May 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.
7 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Alex N.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eileen R.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellence
Excellent
Eileen R.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott D.
12 Apr 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.
10 Apr 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.