2026 Kona Kohala Coast Luxury Market Overview

Owning a short-term vacation rental on the Big Island can be incredibly rewarding—but only if it’s managed the right way. At Big Island Stays, we’re rolling out several exciting updates designed to increase occupancy, drive more bookings, and improve the overall guest...

by Dan Polimino As we turn the page on another year, the question I’m asked most often is simple: what’s next for real estate here on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi? Rather than guessing, I prefer to combine nearly two decades of experience, daily market activity, and a...

Featured Restaurant: Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar Queen’s Marketplace at Waikoloa Beach Resort has welcomed an exciting new addition: Tommy Bahama’s Marlin Bar. Open daily for lunch, dinner, and a lively Happy Hour, the Marlin Bar invites guests to relax on its spacious,...

November real estate sales activity in the resorts continued to be light in both condo and home sales. The highlights of the month were the sale of five condominiums in Mauna Lani and the sale of a home in Kohanaiki for $23M. In other activity, there was a home sale...