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Best Luxury Vacation Rentals on the Big Island

The Big Island's best luxury vacation rentals cluster along the Kohala Coast, where oceanfront and ocean-view resort communities pair with KBM's concierge service. The six KBM-managed properties below span an 11-guest oceanfront estate to a couples' retreat, all bookable direct with KBM's best-price guarantee.

By KBM Resorts Local Experts · Last updated 2026-10-13

Best for large groups: Kolea Kai, Hale Nani

A 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath oceanfront estate sleeping 11 across 5,131 square feet in Waikoloa, with a 4.95-star rating across 21 reviews. It's KBM's top pick for a multi-family trip that wants a single oceanfront residence large enough to stay together. Nightly rates start around $2,899.

Best overall rating: One Ocean Estates, OOE-2A

A perfect 5.00-star rating across 20 reviews on a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath ocean-view villa in Kamuela that sleeps 6 across 3,121 square feet. Nightly rates start around $999.

Best value oceanfront: Halii Kai, HLI-12A

A 2-bedroom, 2-bath true oceanfront villa in Waikoloa that sleeps 6 in 1,317 square feet, with a 4.77-star rating across 36 reviews — the most-reviewed property on this list. Nightly rates start around $239.

Most-reviewed ocean view: Halii Kai, HLI-7A

A 2-bedroom, 2-bath ocean-view villa in Waikoloa sleeping 6 in 1,317 square feet, with a 4.96-star rating across 25 reviews. Nightly rates start around $279.

Most spacious family villa: Halii Kai, HLI-19G

A 3-bedroom, 3-bath garden-view villa in Waikoloa that sleeps 8 in 1,677 square feet, with a 4.96-star rating across 25 reviews. Nightly rates start around $299.

Best for couples: Islands at Mauna Lani, IML-E4

A 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath ocean-view condo in Waimea that sleeps 4 in 2,189 square feet, with a 4.84-star rating across 32 reviews. Nightly rates start around $299.

Nightly rates, availability, and guest ratings shown here change frequently — check each property's own page for current pricing before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between an oceanfront and an ocean-view vacation rental on the Big Island?

Oceanfront means the property sits directly on the water with no road or building in between, so you can usually walk straight onto the lava-rock shoreline or a nearby beach. Ocean view means you can see the ocean, often from a lanai or upper floor, but there may be a road, other buildings, or some distance between you and the water. Oceanfront typically costs more per night for the same bedroom count.

Which part of the Big Island has the best luxury vacation rentals?

The Kohala Coast, including Waikoloa, Kamuela, and Mauna Lani, is where most of the island's resort-style oceanfront and ocean-view communities are concentrated, with calmer beaches and more consistent sunshine than the wetter Hilo side. Kailua-Kona offers a more laid-back, town-centered alternative closer to the airport.

How do I book one of these Big Island vacation rentals directly?

Check availability on the property's own page, or browse the full collection of Big Island ocean-view vacation rentals to compare dates, bedroom count, and view type across all available properties.

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