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Waikoloa isn't cheap but it's a vacation and it is going to cost you a little extra. The location is great, only 25min from the airport. There are some good restauarants all within 5~10min away. A couple really nice beaches within 5~10min away. Reservations through Booking.com is the best way to go, you get a higher rated location for less than resort prices. We've stayed at both Hotels and Condos in the area at least 6 or 7 times, a Condo through Booking.com is the best way to go, especially if you have a family.

The beach was amazing. Especially in the morning before it gets crowded. But because it is quite lengthy even when it gets crowded you have plenty of space for quiet relaxed time. Quality of water excellent. Has some nice snorkel in the rocky sides. Probably the sunsets are stunning- unfortunately cloudy weather during my stay.

Waimea is a beautiful quaint village near the northern end of the big island of Hawaii. Rural in character but loved by many. It's great cattle country with Parker Ranch and many others smaller ranches in the area. It's only 40 miles to Kona or a short flight to Honolulu.

Hawaii has become ridiculous in pricing, not just for accommodation but groceries as well. The grocery store has what you need and is convenient. If you can ignore and not compare to what you pay in Canada you’ll be fine. The village is good and if you are a golfer you’ll enjoy it. We are not but it was fun to watch. You definitely need a car on this island as everything is miles and mile as apart….a ton of driving.

Honoka’a was prominent during the sugar plantation era and was an economic center for the Hamakua Coast with lots of history, including the importation of various ethnic groups to work on the plantations and their eventual assimilation into the multi ethnic culture that exists today. A microcosm of life in early Hawaii.

Waikoloa is a wealthy and posh resort area built on lava flows, with multiple gated condo communities and hotels, and also includes a couple of very pleasant shopping centers. We did most of our grocery shopping in Waikoloa Village (away from the resorts), but did also take advantage of the gourmet store within the resort. We only relaxed and slept in Waikoloa; we spent all our days traveling to see the incredibly diverse natural sights of Hawaii. A great exception: there are extensive and excellent petroglyphs just a short walk out the King’s Highway Trail from the King’s Shopping Center.

Nice nature walk right in the middle of town, starting just behind the France-Canada-Hawaii Observatory offices; two nice grocery stores (we preferred the KTA Super Stores Waimea due to the excellent produce and take out sushi and sandwiches). Loved L& & BBQ, FORC, Moa Kitchen, Merriman's, Hawaiian Style Cafe, Kamuela Kitchen & Coffee Bar. Wonderful day trip to Honoka'a, cute town, good shopping. Wonderful half-day trip to Hawai'i Tropical Bioreserve & Gardens - one of best we've visited. Vanilla Farm tour fun. Enjoyed the park & picnic area at Honaunau National Historical Park - great parking areas, clean restrooms, nice little gift shop, all for free entry if you remember to take your National Park Annual Pass; if you don't, for $30 you get a week's pass. So enjoyed the Fair Winds Snorkel 1/2 day trip to Captain Cook Memorial, still wonderful snorkeling after our first trip 30 years ago.

The unit was well stocked with everything a vacationer might need. Kitchen lighting was inadequate, the under the cabinet strip lights never turned on, maintenance had no clue how to operate them, he brought us stick up lights on day 4 , I'm sure he would have come out sooner but we were busy driving all over the island every day. We cook and needed surface lighting, all there was was a ceiling fan light & dim light over the stove. The unit listed air conditioning, there is no central air, only a portable unit attached to the wall by a duct in the bedroom. Thank goodness for the trade winds, with front door and balcony door open the breeze was good. The downstairs owner had construction for 3 days, power tools going during daylight till about 4pm. I have pictures, I own condos & know this is unavoidable, just some info that should be considered when setting a rental rate. We were able to text Vacasa maintenance regarding the lighting, he did the best he could The unit was well stocked with everything a vacationer might need. Beach & sporting equipment. Kitchen lighting was inadequate, the under the cabinet strip lights never turned on, maintenance had no clue how to operate them, he brought us stick up lights on day 4. We cook and needed surface lighting, all there was was a ceiling fan light & dim light over the stove. The community was very quiet, we golfed, used the pool etc. All in all a safe time was had by both of us. We had a rented car & drove all over the island everyday. We are chefs, did our own cooking, neighborhood grocery store was good. Did not eat at Johnnies golf diner. Will not rent at Villages again, probably go closer to the beach, pretty decent decor and well stocked but that does not make up for heat or noise.

Honokaa is a beautiful Hawaiian hamlet with many historic buildings. Though the focus of my stay was elsewhere, my time spent in Honokaa was pleasant and friendly. A walk through town was greeted with friendly locals, plenty of coffee shops and places to eat inter-mixed with public buildings (often in historic sites), and businesses catering to local cultural interests. A view of the ocean is evident from most parts of the main street. I would love to return and explore it more fully.

People were friendly and helpful. The complex was well managed and maintained. We had trouble finding the building on the first day in the dark operating on no sleep with the sign building numbers hard to see. I missed the first turn into the complex and my mental map got disoriented coming in the back entrance. But we were all smiles when we finally walked into the unit.