Gather’s luxury vacation rentals across the Big Island place you on the most geographically diverse island in the Pacific, spanning 11 of the world's 13 climate zones. On any given day you could stretch out on a white sand, green sand, or black sand beach, swim above manta rays, stand at the edge of an active volcano, or watch the sunset from a summit above the clouds. The only question is where to start.

The Big Island splits into two distinct personalities along its coastlines. The Kona side, sunny and dry, is where most visitors spend their time: coffee farms climbing the slopes above the coast, calm water ideal for snorkeling and diving, and the historic town of Kailua-Kona running along the waterfront. The Hilo side faces east into the trade winds, which means more rain, more green, and a different pace entirely, with waterfalls, botanical gardens, and a farmers market that draws the whole island on Saturday mornings.

In between, Volcanoes National Park sits at the island's volcanic heart, where active lava flows have been reshaping the landscape for decades. Up on Mauna Kea, the summit sits above the clouds at nearly 14,000 feet, home to some of the most powerful observatories on earth.

Ali'i Point #9
Ali'i Drive, Kailua Kona, Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- Sleeps 6
From $6,027 for 3 nights
5.0020 reviews
3BD Na Hale 3 at Pauoa Beach Club at Mauna Lani Resort
Pauoa Bay, Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala, Big Island, Hawaii
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- Sleeps 8
From $8,040 for 5 nights
5.0012 reviews
Puako’s Ocean Edge Modern Estate
Puako, Kohala, Big Island, Hawaii
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- Sleeps 10
From $5,997 for 3 nights
5.0016 reviews
Mauna Kea Resort Bluffs 22 - The Beach House
The Bluffs, Mauna Kea Resort, Kohala, Big Island, Hawaii
- 4 beds
- 6 baths
- Sleeps 10
From $17,500 for 5 nights
5.0029 reviews

Things To Do On The Big Island

Volcanoes National Park
One of the most extraordinary national parks in the country, where active lava fields, crater walks, and lava tube caves give you a front-row seat to a landscape that is still being created.
Stargazing on Mauna Kea
At nearly 14,000 feet, above the clouds and most of the atmosphere, Mauna Kea's summit offers some of the clearest night skies on earth and a magical view of the stars.
Manta Ray Night Snorkel
One of the Big Island's most unforgettable experiences: snorkeling after dark off the Kona Coast as manta rays with wingspans up to 16 feet glide through the water around you.
Kona Coffee Farm Tour
The volcanic slopes above the Kona Coast produce some of the most prized coffee in the world, and a farm tour puts you inside the process from tree to cup.

Explore Big Island Neighborhoods

Hilo and the Hamakua Coast
The island's rainy, lush eastern side, where a historic plantation-era town meets a dramatic coastal stretch of sea cliffs and waterfalls, with vacation rentals that offer a genuinely local experience far from the resort corridor.
Hualalai
An exclusive gated community on the Kohala Coast built around the Four Seasons resort, with vacation rentals that offer access to world-class amenities, a Jack Nicklaus golf course, and some of the calmest water on the island.
Kailua-Kona
The Big Island's most visited town sits on the sunny western coast, with a historic waterfront, coffee shops, restaurants, and vacation rentals that put you at the center of Kona's laid-back coastal energy.
Keauhou
Just south of Kailua-Kona, Keauhou is a quieter residential community with its own bay, a shopping center for everyday needs, and vacation rentals that give you easy access to the Kona Coast without the bustle of town.
Mauna Kea
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and its surrounding community anchor this stretch of the Kohala Coast, with vacation rentals that sit beside one of Hawaii's most celebrated white sand beaches and a Robert Trent Jones golf course.
Mauna Lani
A self-contained resort community on the Kohala Coast with two championship golf courses, a collection of white sand coves, and vacation rentals that give you access to one of the most beautifully maintained stretches of coastline on the island.
Puako
A small, unpretentious community tucked between the Kohala Coast resorts, Puako sits on a reef-protected shoreline popular with snorkelers and divers, with vacation rentals that offer a local, residential alternative to the communities on either side.
Waikoloa
A well-established resort community on the Kohala Coast with two major hotel complexes, a pair of golf courses, and vacation rentals that give you access to the Kings' Shops, the beach clubs, and the calm, sunny conditions the west side is known for.

I'm a golfer personally, so I always recommend to go hit the different golf courses around the island. Kona Country Club is one of the best ones on the map. A lot of golfers have never hit on courses that have lava right in the rough, so that's a new thing for a lot of our guests.

Clark Kahawaii, Property Manager on the Big Island with The Ali'i Collection