Looking for a place to stay in Kona

[fkostyun]

I've been looking for a place to stay in Kona, HI - and am looking for preferably a condo.

I have looked at Kona Reef - and it looks decent for a some of the condos.

What I am looking for is if anyone has any specific locations / specific condo's they would reccomend. I am staying for 7 days, starting on May 3rd.

We were originally booked to go with our LDS - but - ended up having them cancel. They were goign to stay at the Kona Seaside - but - I think we can find better / nicer for about the same price, or not a lot more.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Hinalo]

I've stayed at Kona Reef and it was very nice, though a little expensive. Easy walking distance to Lulu's for a beer at sunset.

 

[Ann Marie]

Just got back on Tuesday from Kona.

If you don't have a dive shop picked out yet, go with Big Island Divers!!!

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/hawai-i-o-hana/224609-kudos-big-island-divers.html

It would be helpful if you said how many people are going. We rented a 3 bedroom house that was just minutes from downtown. It was great and will stay there again.

Big Island Vacation Rentals - House

 

[fkostyun]

I guess that would help - wouldn't it! Its just me and my wife going. Were looking forward to it, and looking for some good diving. If there were more of us - the house would be perfect!

 

[Ann Marie]

Sorry that won't work for you.

I just posted my photos today but haven't labeled them yet. Ann Marie McCann : photos : Kona, Hawaii March 2008- powered by SmugMug

Plan on the Manta Night Dive. We planned to do it twice, just incase the first night there weren't many. Well, the first night we saw 9 so we asked if we (just me and my friends) could do a night dive around the area while the crew took the others for the manta dive. They let us do that and we caught the last 15 minutes of the Manta show and there were 12 that night! It was great!!

We only went out for a long weekend to dive. Wish I was still there! Have fun!!!

 

[jfcl01]

I found alot of good options at vrbo.com and also on the Honolulu Craigslist

 

[livewire]

Awesome pics Ann Marie! The night dive with the mantas there has to be one of my favorite dives of all time. It was an absolutely amazing experience that I will never forget. They are so graceful and so acrobatic! Truly incredible creatures.

Also, looks like you also found some really neat shrimp, crab, and lobster! I liked that zebra moray, too! Great stuff!

 

[merxlin]

If you are looking at Kona Reef, try arranging through here: Kona Reef Vacation Condo Rentals Owned by a very experienced dive boat captain here in So Cal.

 

[dwaters]

Kona is on my to do list (only been to Maui) I too have always found great deals on ..VRBO® is Vacation Rentals by Owner® Vacation Homes Rentals by Owner on every vacation getaway as we love to do the condo/cabin vs. hotels. Enjoy!!

 

[Ann Marie]

Awesome pics Ann Marie! The night dive with the mantas there has to be one of my favorite dives of all time. It was an absolutely amazing experience that I will never forget. They are so graceful and so acrobatic! Truly incredible creatures.

Also, looks like you also found some really neat shrimp, crab, and lobster! I liked that zebra moray, too! Great stuff!

Thanks! I was really hoping to find a dragon eel but no luck. We could hear the whales singing underwater. It was great!