Big Island Stays Blog

Your Guide to Direct Flights to Kona (KOA): From the West Coast, Mountain West, and Texas Planning your escape to Hawaiʻi Island? Getting to Kona International Airport (KOA) is now more convenient than ever, thanks to a growing list of nonstop flights from key cities across the West Coast, Mountain West, and Texas. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or an extended island stay, we’ve gathered the most current...

  About Us Search Properties Contact Us Big News from Big Island Stays! No security deposit. Enhanced protection. Exclusive savings. At Big Island Stays, we’re always looking for ways to enhance your vacation experience—and we’re excited to share some big updates that make booking your next stay even easier, safer, and more rewarding. First, we’ve eliminated the traditional security deposit requirement. That’s right—when you book a property with Big Island...

If you’re considering buying a short-term vacation rental (STVR) on the Big Island of Hawaii, there’s one crucial piece of information you need to know before making any decisions: not every property is eligible for vacation rental use. In fact, the island has specific zones where STVRs are permitted—and outside of those zones, you may be out of luck. Hi, I’m Dan Palamino with KW Big Island and the Hawaii...

We had the best December in the last three years here at KW Big Island. Want to know why? It was all about sales. The number of properties sold was off the charts! In this update, we’ll cover why the market performed so well, what to expect with interest rates, and which properties are selling fastest on the Big Island in 2025. Aloha and Thoughts for California Aloha, everyone! Dan...