Big Island Hawaii Vacation Rentals & Villas

Exotic Estates represents luxury vacation rentals in the Big Island's Resorts along the Kohala or Kona Coast. There are homes in Kailua-Kona, at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the Waikoloa Resort, the Mauna Lani Resort, and the Mauna Kea Resort.

The taxes associated with Big Island vacation rentals include: 1) a General Excise Tax of 4.712% and, 2) a Transient Accommodations Tax of 13.25%. In addition there will be a Departure Cleaning Fee, which vary in price depending on the size of the home; for longer stays, there are also Mid-Stay Cleaning fees. There may be other fees unique to each property, including propane and pool heating. Security deposits are generally handled with a credit card on file.

Yes. If a home is located within a resort community, you will be able to enjoy access to resort services for an additional fee. The fee can range from a per-person fee structure to one that covers the entire home. One of the great benefits of renting a home in the Mauna Kea Resort is access to resort services for a simple daily fee that varies based on the number of bedrooms in the home. This allows guests to enjoy access to two full-service beaches, pools, guest rates at the golf course and tennis, fitness center, and parking access at these locations.

No. Unless you stay in the zone immediately around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the southern flank of the island, you are not at risk of being impacted by volcanic activity. Kona and the resorts along the Kohala Coast are about 100 miles away from Kilauea Volcano. The most you will have to deal with is VOG, a sort of haze caused by eruption-related gases that can sometimes blow in. VOG can impact all islands. Rather, Kilauea Volcano and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offer a rare opportunity to safely witness an incredible geological wonder and learn more about Native Hawaiian identity and traditions.