New Home Pictures

Here's the place that I think we will definitely book if we get confirmations from Mandy & Jeremy and/or Sean. I think it's reasonably priced and perfect for us.

If you want the details go to http://www.homeaway.com/ and type in property # 204176

Here are a few of the pictures from that site...

New Lodging Options

Here are some pictures of other places we might be interested in. Let me know your thoughts.

VRBO #164344

6 people - $725 per couple

7 people - $312 single/ $624 couple

8 people - $550 per couple

VRBO #72296

2 options with this one because there is a house and an apartment but you can rent them together for a total of 5 bedrooms

6 people - $700 per couple

7 people - $300 single/ $600 per couple

8 people - $830 per couple

9 people - $369 single/ $738 couple

The great thing about this one is it is really close to the ocean and town

This one is on cyberrentals.com #135120

It is a 3 bedroom but says it sleeps 8 so...

(I have to email the owner to verify these rates but I'm guessing it will be similar)

6 people - $780 per couple

7 people - $334 single/ $668 couple

8 people - $585

BUMMER!!!!

Turns out the spanish villa is booked for our week. I'm so bummed! Well, time to start looking again. I need to get a formal guarantee from everyone by the end of this month. I would love for everyone to book their tickets as well. I know most of you aren't even checking this website, but just in case, please please please call me or comment on here with your guarantee. So far, I know Tony & Patty and Mark & Carri, and Sean. I'm still waiting to hear from Mandy and Jeremy, and Lori & Steve.

I will post some more lodging option pictures up shortly.

Dinner with a good friend tonight. Gotta run!

Boating...

I found this guy online. He's got a boat that he will rent out for the day for $400. It only holds 6 people at a time but he'll take us in and out. He's also got another boat that we can have and comandeer ourselves and he'll cut us a deal. He includes snacks and water and all the gear and lifejackets, etc. He said he can take us deep sea fishing, swimming with the dolphins, private beaches, waterfalls, and whale watching.

Here are some pictures from his website.

(...and Kandee, if you decide to come, you might be able to have the captian!)

Where we are staying...

Here are some pictures of the Villa I want to rent. It's in Kona. Close to beaches and town. We just need to put a deposit down soon so we can guarantee this place.

New Additions!

Looks like Sean has decided to join us as well. Yeah Sean!

Location, Location, Location

I choose the Big Island for many reasons, but mostly because it has such diverse scenery that we can do so much.

At Volcanoes National Park, we can drive or hike through lava rock covered terrain and see some active Volcanoes.

Waipi'o Valley is called the Valley of the Kings. It has black sand beaches and cliffs with some of the most amazing waterfalls on the island.

I have a feeling driving through this area will be like driving the Pacific Coast Highway in California.... but even more amazing!

Hilo is on the opposite side of the island from where we'll be staying. They say it's about a 2 hour drive. Hilo appears to be the rainforest-y side of the island.

And Finally... Kona. This is where we'll be staying. Kona is sort of the Cancun of the big island. It's a resort area, but is still less of a resort area than the other islands.

I've been hearing that the snorkeling is amazing!