Comments on: Affordable Hawaii Summer Vacation

By: Pua

Pua — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:37:46 +0000

Just a few words regards benefits of private Hawaii vacation homes versus a hotel room in Hawaii, since James was wondering about it…

It’s very helpful to know the Hawaiian Island and the area on the island where you want to stay, otherwise you might get overwhelmed by the task. With that in mind, a specific search in vrbo is a great option, as Ginger mentions.

Hawaii visitors may choose a private vacation rental in Hawaii because it comes with a fully equipped kitchen – going out for each meal can cost you big in Hawaii – and with other big amenities like Wifi, BBQ, boogie boards, snorkel gear etc., all things you need to pay extra at a hotel. Quite a number of owners have washer/dryer in or outside their units, and no extra fee is charged.

All Hawaii vacation rental owners offer special weekly and monthly rates. No Hawaii hotel offers you that. Upcoming slow season months April and May allow you to negotiate big discounts with private rental owners.

Last but not least. Yes, Jeff is right about cleaning fees. About 50% of Hawaii rental owners do charge these days a one time cleaning fee but honestly, those fees are nothing compared to resort fees at Hawaii hotels.

But remember there is no place like Hawaii! Wishing everybody special moments in Paradise.

By: Ginger johnson

Ginger johnson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:17:43 +0000

I have rented homes for years and were always delighted with them. Yes, a cleaning fee for most but still cheaper and we stayed in beautiful places. I use homeaway.com and vrbo.com. Often you can negotiate for a lower price. All they can say is no. I always go by the reviews by other renters and so far had great places. Ginger

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:15:28 +0000

Hi James,

Good question. Ancillary fees are an issue with condos and vacation rentals too. In that case it is often cleaning fees.

Aloha, Jeff

By: James

James — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:11:56 +0000

Pua, How do your vacation rental homes compare, pricewise, to the 4 star resort deals in the latest post? Is it a better deal for a week? Is there a difference in prices between licensed and un-licensed vacation rental homes?

By: Sealand

Sealand — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:01:28 +0000

Great advice and information. I have never island hopped, always thought it cost to much, but I would love to.

By: Pua

Pua — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:29:48 +0000

Affordable Hawaii Summer Vacation might be in the picture of Hawaii tourism for 2010. It’s hard at this point to make any predictions where we are going whether it’s with Hawaii real estate or Hawaii vacation.

I am not a professional for air line round trips to Hawaii, even though my belief is that the ticket prices will totally depend on the recovery of the rest of the economy.

In order to be able to afford a Hawaii vacation this summer, affordable or not, people need to have jobs. If the rush to Hawaii for summer vacation does not happen, airlines will come up with very special deals for flying to Hawaii. They have to find incentives to fill their planes. So, one never knows whether it’s the best option to buy air fares to Hawaii NOW.

One thing I myself are quite certain about though is that private Hawaii vacation rentals will still be offered at great discount rates this spring and summer 2010. So don’t jump on your first offer but please, be considerate and make sure when you make your accommodation reservation with a private host that this is the place where you want to be. Check out all your options before your book. Mahalo!

Aloha Pua
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