RENT A CONDORenting a condo can be one of the most cost effective ways to holiday while still getting to experience all Hawaii has to offer. Condo's range from privately owned units within a standard condo block through to timeshare owners renting their points at some of the more well known resorts.
Condo rental can be very hit and miss if booking directly with a private owner so its important to do your research on location, reviews and what is included in your stay. Most condos will be advertised on multiple sites so review carefully to get a good feel of the place before you book. We highly recommend a condo to families as they provide extra space and amenities such as kitchens and laundry facilities that you wont readily find in a hotel. Renting a timeshare apartment can sometimes be more expensive than a private condo but you will have amenities that don't often come with private units such as a fitness club, kids club and on site restaurants. The best way to book a condo is through a well know booking site such as HomeAway or Airbnb |
CONDO RENTAL CHECKLIST
To ensure you are booking with a legitimate rental provider you'll need to do a little research. Use our checklist below to ensure you are protecting yourself from fraud or from booking a less than ideal property.
- Write a list of that you actually want in a property so you can compare the differences between the ones you are looking at. Things to consider:
- Pool (Does it have one and is it one you will want to use)
- Resort fee (How much and what do you get included)
- WiFI (Free of for a cost and is it for all devices)
- Car parking (free or for a charge)
- The bed types (some second bedrooms only have single beds)
- Is extra bedding available (Cots etc)
- Kitchen (Do you need a full kitchen or is a kitchenette OK?)
- Location (is it in walking distance to the main areas, are you going to want to walk?)
- Book through one of the main booking sites or through a well known Hawaiian condo rental site
- Redweek.com - For timeshare rentals
- VRBO.com or homeaway.com for timeshare and private condo rentals
- Airbnb.com for mostly private condo rentals