Rates

Aloha Vacation Cottages

Rates & Rental Terms
How To  Inquire, Reserve,  Pay  & Cancel

Please EMAIL Your Inquiry
 For The Most Speedy And Thorough Response

 (directly email from this page by using the link down below)

This private property is managed by the owners. Please give your name(s),
where you are from and the reason for your visit to Hawaii (vacation / business / family reunion).
Please remember that you are requesting access to someone’s property…  anything that you
can tell the owners about yourself and your visit would be appreciated when you inquire.

Month-long stays are not offered.

Include the dates you seek, the number of adults, the age of child, your preferred accommodation
so that we may send you a complete answer (month-long rental is not offered).  We respond same day (if time zone permits).
 We answer everyone…whether we have your dates or not… and if we do, we will automatically respond
with a full description of what we can offer you with our  *Orientation + Offer* by email. It will
include everything you will need  to know about location, map(s),  surroundings, all nearby beautiful
 beaches (Kohala Coast), other points of interest and easily accessible destinations,  nearby villages
 for shopping and local culture, the full cost breakdown + tax…no other fees… along with our easy
rental terms…for your consideration and decision.
Before inquiring, please review the below for rates, guest capacity, minimum – maximum stays.

All transactions from inquiry, reservation, payment are between the owners of Aloha Vacation Cottages and the interested individual (guest). We do not accept reservations and/or payment from third parties, including travel agents, colleagues, friends or family members on behalf of travelers and other relations who seek to rent our accommodation.

2022 Rates

5 Nights Minimum
Month-long stays are not offered.

Hale Kea Cottage

from $180/night + tax (double occupancy) – seasonal*

* Standard Hawaii tax to be added:

General Excise Tax (GET) 4.712%
+ Transient Accommodation Tax (TAT) 10.25%
+ Hawaii County Transient Accommodation Tax (HCTAT) 3.00%
= 17.962% Total Tax

Hawaii Vacation Cottages

Independent  ~ Self Catered  ~ Affordable Accommodations

Set well apart, with own enclosed decks and separate off-road parking you’ll have  privacy from each unit…no noise transfer…no sharing spaces….no sharing facilities. Guests never hear or meet each other….unless they want to!

  • Double occupancy = 2 persons included with above rate.
  • Maximum occupancy = 2 adults + 1 (infant or toddler) per unit.
  • Add between $20 – $35/night  for the extra (3rd) guest.
  • Discounts (Hale Kea only) – depends on duration of stay  / season – except holidays / party size – for example: discounts may be offered beginning from 7+ nights. Under 7 nights = regular rates stated above + tax.
  • Rates/discounts are subject to changes without notice prior to confirmation of reservation.

BONUSES & SAVINGS
NO cleaning fees (min nights -5- required)
NO damage fees paid upfront (and none at all if you don’t damage)
NO security fees
NO admin-booking fees
NO laundry machine fees….no fees of any kind others charge!

FREE wireless Internet access at both Hawaii Big Island Vacation Rentals.
FREE use of pc/ laptops provided in cottages!
FREE use of 2-person tandem kayaks! (at your risk / sign liability waiver)

Fully equipped / Fully stocked kitchens & baths…more than just the essentials.
Supplies generously restocked by owner if/when needed.  You SAVE!

AMENITIES

See what is included in the price HERE.

** We Must Reserve The Right To Refuse Service.

This is a pet-free (pet-allergen free) accommodation. No dogs, cats, birds or other.

We can not welcome everyone to Aloha Vacation Cottages. Due to our small size, we can not accommodate groups. 

Our guests are Hawaii visitors on vacation. We do not host events or other stays…for example:

We can not provide a venue for parties, ceremonies, workshops, social gatherings or business meetings.

Moving To Hawaii?  
Please note that we can not provide housing due to our advance vacation reservations.
With active guest bookings all year, and annual returning guests, we do not have the bulk of open consecutive nights for housing purposes, and therefore not available to provide extended month-to-month housing.

Big Island Vacation Rental Policy & Terms

Rates / Rate Changes
Our rates are competitive for South Kohala. Consider proximity to the best beaches (Kohala Coast) on the Big Island,
convenient shopping and local culture…and easy access to many points of interest and destinations around the island.
We do a lot to offer generous discounts, generous amenities and bonuses to help our guests SAVE more
to have more to spend on fun things to do in Hawaii.

Please note that rates are subject to change without notice. However, if you’ve confirmed your reservation,
by deposit,  you will be locked into the rate you were offered and not be subject to rate increase.
Exception:  if the State of Hawaii should impose a tax increase, your final invoice to pay the balance will reflect
that increase.

Duration Of Stay
Five-night minimum stay @ full rate + tax most of the year.  Exception: Christmas / New Year holidays / other holiday
periods requires 7 night minimum. No incidental, add-on fees that other owners charge. You SAVE! Month-long stays
are not offered.


We may be able to fill 3 or 4 nights when it is possible between stays, however, under the 5 night minimum a cleaning
fee ($50) will be charged under 5 nights.

Longer stays (up to 20 nights) may be considered on a case basis dependent upon season and availability.

Capacity / Size of Party
2 adults + 1 (infant or toddler) per accommodation.  These one-bedroom accommodations are best suited for
parties of 2 for best comfort level.  

Security / Damage Fee
We have the right to charge a fee equal to two night’s stay at the regular rate.  Any such fee would be refundable minus
the cost of damages or replacement of items missing from the accommodations. If a fee is charged, a refund will be sent
one week after your departure, if no damages occurred. Any damage will be recorded (photographed by the Owner) and
an itemized statement of repairs and/or replacement items (with copies of receipts) will be sent to the guest.

Smoking – Not Permitted In Our Hawaii Vacation Rentals
Smoke Free  /  Tobacco Free  /  No Medical  Marijuana

How To Pay

A 50% deposit required at time of reservation. We may ask for 100% if you reserve close to arrival date.
Balance is due 60 days in advance of the arrival date.  See Cancellation Policy, below.

4 Ways To Pay – you choose the most convenient!

You May Send Confirming Deposit And/Or Total  By

Credit Card, e-Cheque, Paper Cheque,  Bank Transfer

– a personal check from USA (drawn from a USA bank)

– a certified bank check from a USA bank.

– from outside the USA / OVERSEAS an international certified bank check in US dollars.

– a bank transfer of funds from your account to our business account

– travel cheques or cash (for balance on arrival)

– Credit Cards: charge the deposit -or- total via PayPal.com or PayPros.com

We email you an invoice you may use to pay by credit card, online.

If you are a USA resident, you do NOT need to sign up with PayPal.

Non-USA residents, sign up easily for a free account with PayPal.com in your country / language. Pay safely online with your credit, e-check, or bank transfer.

CHECKS PAYABLE & ADDRESSED TO:

Aloha Vacation Cottages, LLC

P.O. Box 6294

Kamuela, Hawaii 96743-6294

Please be advised to purchase travel insurance to protect your vacation investment.

Some of our guests have used the below:

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your *confirmed* reservation after you have paid your deposit and / or the full amount (balance)
we will do more than most others would do to refund you!  Cancellation must be made in writing to be valid.
Once received, we will review the days left prior to your arrival with a view to giving you the fullest possible refund
with the time frame you give us to work with (minus cancellation fee) ….as follows:

Cancel 60 days before arrival = refund of what you paid minus a $200 cancellation fee.
Cancel 30 days before arrival = 50% refund.
Cancel under 30 days = we refund if we can rebook some or all of the nights (you will receive the refund for the nights
we manage to rebook) at the rate we manage to get. We can not guarantee that someone else will come along to reserve
the time frame that your cancellation left for us vacant, but we will network with other rental owners for their ‘overflow’,
and we will advertise a *cancellation offer notice*. We may have to offer a further discounted rate…which will affect
the refund, as well, to fairly compensate loss.

*** No credit for lost nights due to delayed arrivals… or early departures ***

Looking For A Second “Home” In Hawaii?
Here´s How To SAVE On A Home Away From Home!

In love with the Big Island and the Kohala Coast and looking for a place where you can come back the same time frame year after year? We may offer annual fixed dates (double occupancy only from April to November). SAVE money! This is better then an expensive Big Island condo, a profit loss on a time-share or drain of owning a second home in Hawaii.  Live without a big down payment as for a vacation rental time share/condo. Live without tying up your money with a purchase of a second home.  Live
without additional expenses for a property manager or maintenance fees while you’re gone!  Within our accepted easy rental terms
and conditions, our accommodation will await you,  turn-key and ready to move into.
Prior stay on vacation will be required. Prospects will be reviewed by property owners and accepted on the evaluation of the prior stay.A credit check and references will apply. A binding contract would be created to set out terms and conditions.

Tips To Help You Plan Your Hawaii Big Island Vacation

Attention Hawaii travelers planning to stay at our Big Island vacation rentals! Hawaiian Airlines has Special Offers on inter island and mainland fares.

Big Island Car Rental Reservation

Visit our Big Island car rental page for more information about best Big Island car rental rates. Please note: for visits to the summit of Mauna Kea Volcano, into the Waipio Valley, and out to Green Sands Beach, see the below ad for the only company that permits their cars on those off roads (rates are higher – be aware – but you can drive to more remote places).

Mauna Kea Summit

Harper Car and Truck Rental is the only vehicle company on the island that allows 4 wheel drive rentals to be driven on Route 200 (the Saddle Road) and up to the top of Mauna Kea — elevation: 13,800 feet (!) or into Waipio Valley or to Green Sands Beach at South Point.

Hawaii Travel Recommendations

Assuming you have prepared for your trip to Hawaii for a long time. Your accommodations with us are booked. You paid your deposit and tickets are bought. Unexpected things can happen within the allowed cancellation notice prior to arrival whether it’s a personal accident or something happens to a family member. A good way to protect yourself against loss of money in such an
incident is by having travel insurance.

Hawaii Travel Insurance
Check your existing insurance policies and credit card coverage before you buy travel insurance. You may already be covered for
lost luggage, cancelled tickets, or medical expenses. However, it will probably not cover your expenses for private lodging like an individual vacation rental. The cost of travel insurance varies widely. Trip-cancellation insurance helps you get your money back if
you have to back out of a trip or if you have to go home early. Allowed reasons for cancellation can range from sickness to natural disasters. Be aware that insurers usually won’t cover vague fears. Insurance policy details vary; so make sure you read the fine print. Find more detailed information at the following insurers and make your choice which one offers the best coverage for your individual needs for your trip to Hawaii: Access America tel. Access America Travel Insurance, Travel Guard International:
Travel Guard can provide you with coverage for unexpected medical expenses while on a trip, Travel Insured International www.travelinsured.com, or Travelex Insurance Services www.travelex-insurance.com.
Check your existing insurance policies and credit card coverage before you buy travel insurance. You may already be covered for
lost luggage, cancelled tickets, or medical expenses. However, it will probably not cover your expenses for private lodging like an individual vacation rental. The cost of travel insurance varies widely. Trip-cancellation insurance helps you get your money back if
you have to back out of a trip or if you have to go home early. Allowed reasons for cancellation can range from sickness to natural disasters. Be aware that insurers usually won’t cover vague fears. Insurance policy details vary; so make sure you read the fine print. Find more detailed information at the following insurers and make your choice which one offers the best coverage for your individual needs for your trip to Hawaii: Access America tel. Access America Travel Insurance, Travel Guard International:
Travel Guard can provide you with coverage for unexpected medical expenses while on a trip, Travel Insured International www.travelinsured.com, or Travelex Insurance Services www.travelex-insurance.com.
Hawaii Travel Health Insurance
Most health insurance policies cover you if you get sick when on vacation but check, particularly if you’re insured with an HMO.
For additional medical insurance, check with MEDEX Assistance www.medexassist.com or Travel Assistance International www.travelassistance.com

Having considered and prepared for all such eventualities makes you feel at ease and fully enjoy your special Hawaii vacation with us at our Big Island vacation rentals. Better be safe than sorry. Have a wonderful vacation in Hawaii!

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