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We are looking for a 3-week rental this summer while we are working on our place in Hawaiian Acres. The Mrs. would like the comforts of home after slaving in the fields all day, but the few affordable places I have found via internet are a pretty good drive away (on past Pahoa). If you know of a clean place nearby, w/ 110 electric (she REALLY doesn't want to be off the grid yet) and available June 8-29 for $900-1200 I'd appreciate a reply. I am an aquatic biologist, she teaches first grade.
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I don't know if the location suits you but we have a place for rent in Pahoa Village - 100 yard walk to the stores and restaurants.
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/apa/1567589300.html
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Call Scott Wiles at 960.9720. They have a really cute and new studio in Hawaiian Acres. Their web site is http://HawaiianCoffeeCottages.com and it's in your price range.
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Try vrbo.com.
craigslist is full of scams.
Note that the prices that owners list are very inflated and often based upon pre-recession pricing. They are in denial of the current economy and just hope you will pay the asking price. Call the owner (don't email) and tell them what you are looking for and negotiate downward from there. These owners get all kinds of "what if" emails every day. Phoning them shows them that you are real.
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I agree with Kathy..check both VRBO and Craig's List. We've gotten great renters from both sources (BTW, our Orchidland vacation cottage in your price range, but already partially booked for June through Craig's List). Email the owners of properties that look good, and since you're local, arrange to go see the place. It's fine to ask for discounts, but be realistic in your request... June tends to be a busy month (for us at least), so owners may not have much flexibility.
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Personally, I would not use Craig's list, as most (if not all) of those are illegal rentals (no permits and don't charge and pay room taxes) Many on VRBO are too, but at least when they have to pay to put their ad up they are a little more business oriented and you also have a lot better idea of what they are offering. Most contact is done through e-mail these days anyway no matter what site you use. We have used VRBO for many locations and were always pleased with what we got, but like anything it takes research and finding the right fit for the kind of location you want. It is also true that with VRBO it is much less likely that someone will scam you, as if they do they are immediately turned in, whereas with Craig's List it is more of a free for all with no real verification etc. of who people are. Really, if someone wanted to, they could put an ad up on Craig's list, take deposits from multiple people and not even have a rental at all. When you get here... you could find yourself without a place to stay and out the $$ or you could end up with a nice place. It is more of a crap shoot.
Kathy, I agree with you on the phone calls vs e-mail. Many owners do not even give out their phone numbers, but it is true that prices are negotiable in this economy, just as they are at the hotels. What I don't understand is your comment on scammers. The scammers are more on the landlord end, not the people renting... how could renters scam you anyway if they send a deposit?
Tox Guy, looking at Scott's site, that looks about perfect for what you want, where you want to be and for the price you want to pay! :-) Nice work Scott!
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I second John Rabi's suggestion for the Coffee Cottage. My wife and I stayed there for 3 weeks when we first moved over here. Scott and Sylvia are the BEST!!!!
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Just to beat this dead horse into submission, we list our cottage on a number of sites (VRBO, Purple Roofs, Craigslist, etc.). Folks who come in through Craigslist tend to ask us more questions, and we ask them more questions (and refer them to our website and/or VRBO listing). Craigslist also tends to get us more last-minute rentals,and I agree with Kathy that Craigslist renters tend to match up with our level of accommodations (If you're looking for a Four Seasons experience, you're probably not gonna be looking on Craigslist). We bill through PayPal which also gives both renters and us a bit more confidence (we're an established business on PayPal). Renting a vacation rental is always a bit of a risk from both perspectives, but it also has its rewards from both perspectives. We've made lots of new friends through ours!
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I operate a successful vacation rental on the Kona side. I am 100% legal, collect and pay taxes, and resent the implication that since I advertise on Craig's List that I am somehow illegal.
Over the years I have used Craig's List to both buy and sell tools, vehicles, and yes, find vacation renters. I would recommend anyone looking, to use this resource as well as others.
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Wow What a set of rapid (and passioinate!)responses - Thank you all very much - I think we found something that will work forour situation, and thank you for your help!
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