Kona Coast Vacations

What Kona Coast Vacations does

Kona Coast Vacations, operating as Kona Coast Property Management, LLC, is a privately held Hawaii-licensed real estate brokerage founded in 2006 and headquartered in Kailua Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The company manages approximately 250 vacation rental properties including condos, townhomes, and private homes across the Kona and Kohala Coasts, serving two customer segments: travelers booking short-term vacation stays and individual property owners seeking professional management of their rental assets.

Operations run on the Streamline Vacation Rental Software platform for booking, owner statements, and guest communications, supplemented by NoiseAware smart home noise monitoring, contactless check-in, and virtual tour capabilities. The company also offers new eco-friendly laundry and linen services as an operational differentiator, and operates a 7-day-a-week on-island local office staffed by long-tenured employees.

Revenue is generated through property management fees charged to owners, guest nightly/weekly/monthly rental payments, a 3.5% credit card processing spread, damage protection plans (Peace of Mind up to $3,000 for condos, Monarch Protect up to $10,000 for private homes), and referral commissions on Red Sky Travel Insurance. Distribution spans the company's direct website and mobile app alongside Airbnb (Superhost), VRBO (Premier Host), and Booking.com listings, with marketing emphasizing direct booking savings of up to 20% versus third-party platforms.

Name

Kona Coast Vacations

Legal name

Kona Coast Property Management, LLC

Website

https://konacoastvacations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kona Coast Vacations is a Hawaii-licensed brokerage that manages 250+ vacation rental properties across the Kona and Kohala Coasts of the Big Island, serving individual travelers booking short-term stays and property owners seeking professional rental management since 2006.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Management

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Accommodation (721), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacation & Short-Term Rental Management (BPAJAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort & Branded Residence Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAE), Beachfront & Lakefront Homes (THAMAAAF), Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Vacation rental management
• Short-term rental services
• Property management
• Vacation accommodations
• Concierge services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kailua Kona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Vacation Rental Management: Manages vacation rental properties for homeowners on the Kona and Kohala coasts of the Big Island of Hawaii. Revenue comes from property management fees charged to property owners, while guests pay for nightly/weekly/monthly rentals.
2. Guest Rental Payments: Guests pay rental fees based on nightly, weekly, or monthly rates. Additional charges include cleaning fees, taxes, and optional damage protection plans. Credit card payments incur a 3.5% processing fee.
3. Damage Protection Plans: Peace of Mind Damage Waiver Protection Plan covering up to $3,000 in accidental damages for condos. Monarch Protect Fee for private homes includes up to $10,000 of accidental coverage.
4. Travel Insurance: Offers Red Sky Travel Insurance for trip cancellation and interruption protection through a partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kona Coast Vacations manages approximately 250 vacation rental properties including condos, townhomes, private homes, and villas on the Kona and Kohala Coasts of Hawaii's Big Island. The company provides end-to-end property management services for homeowners and direct booking capabilities for guests seeking short-term vacation accommodations. Additional offerings include concierge services, damage protection plans, and travel insurance.

Product overview

Kona Coast Vacations operates as a vacation rental management company offering access to over 250 privately-owned vacation rentals across the Kona and Kohala Coasts of Hawaii's Big Island. The core product is vacation rental management encompassing booking, guest services, and property maintenance. The portfolio includes diverse property types—condos, townhomes, private homes, and villas—across multiple resort communities including Mauna Lani, Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kona Country Club, and Ali'i Villas. Add-on services include the Kona Coast Concierge for guest assistance, damage protection plans (Peace of Mind Damage Waiver for condos and Monarch Protect for homes), and travel insurance through Red Sky Travel Insurance. Properties are booked directly through the company's website and also listed on third-party marketplaces like VRBO and Airbnb.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vacation Rental Management Core service managing approximately 250 private homes and condos along the Kona and Kohala Coasts of Hawaii's Big Island. Includes booking, guest services, property maintenance, cleaning, and guest communication for property owners and vacation guests.
• Kona Coast Concierge On-island concierge service assisting guests with activity recommendations, dining suggestions, private chefs, grocery delivery, beach gear, and island experiences during their vacation stay.
• Peace of Mind Damage Waiver Protection Plan Damage protection plan covering unintentional damages to rental unit interiors up to $3,000 per stay for condo rentals. Requires prompt reporting to management staff.
• Monarch Protect Fee Damage protection fee for private homes including up to $10,000 of accidental coverage for contents damage. Refundable only if reservation is canceled 24 hours prior to arrival.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 20% on booking fees compared to third-party platforms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Streamline Vacation Rental SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationProperty management and booking software platform used for operations, property listings, guest communications, and reservations management.
• Red Sky Travel InsuranceminorOthersTravel insurance provider recommended to guests for trip cancellation and interruption protection. Available for purchase through Kona Coast Vacations.
• Mauna Lani Beach ClubminorOthersPrivate beach club with direct beach access, lounge chairs, cabanas, and restaurant. Guests of certain properties enjoy exclusive access.
• Mauna Lani ResortminorOthersResort amenities including golf courses, spa, and dining options. Properties in Mauna Lani area provide access to resort facilities.
• Waikoloa Beach ResortminorOthersResort area with Kings' Shops, Queens' Marketplace, golf courses, and beaches. Properties in Waikoloa area benefit from proximity.
• VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distribution channel and listing platform. Company holds Premier Host status indicating high guest satisfaction standards.
• AirbnbmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distribution channel and listing platform. Company holds Superhost status demonstrating consistent excellence.
• Booking.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdditional distribution channel for vacation rental listings to reach broader global audience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vacasa: Largest US vacation rental manager, offering professional short-term rental management across the US, including Hawaii. Directly comparable business model (full-service property management for homeowners with direct booking and marketplace distribution) at much greater scale.
• Evolve Vacation Rentals: National professional vacation rental manager with a light-touch service model and strong digital/marketing capability. Direct competitor for homeowner management contracts in resort destinations including Hawaii.
• TurnKey Vacation Rentals: Professionally managed vacation rental company operating across multiple US destinations. Competes with Kona Coast for homeowner management mandates and direct-booking guest traffic.
• SkyRun Vacation Rentals: Franchise-based professional vacation rental manager with locations across the US including Hawaii. Similar mix of local owner relationships and central technology/brand support.

Broad incumbents

• Airbnb: Global short-term rental marketplace and Superhost program administrator. Operates as a distribution channel for Kona Coast today, but increasingly competing via Airbnb's own host services and Luxe/Houses offerings.
• VRBO (Expedia Group): Major vacation rental marketplace and Kona Coast Premier Host channel. A broad incumbent that competes for guest traffic and is expanding professional management partnerships that could disintermediate local managers.
• Booking.com: Global accommodation marketplace listing Kona Coast properties. Competes broadly in traveler accommodation distribution and is expanding short-term rental inventory.
• Marriott Homes & Villas: Premium-branded home rental program from a major hotel chain, competing in the upscale segment where Kona Coast's resort-community properties sit. Brings hotel-grade brand trust to professionally managed homes.

Regional players

• Hawaii Life: Hawaii-focused real estate brokerage with a vacation rental division. Most direct regional peer given shared Hawaii focus, resort-area expertise, and dual brokerage/management offerings for homeowners.

Emerging players

• Luxury Retreats (Airbnb): Premium vacation rental management brand owned by Airbnb, focused on luxury properties. Overlaps with Kona Coast's higher-end resort inventory (Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea) and represents a credible premium-segment competitor.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KCVacations
• Facebookfacebook.com/konacoastvacations
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kona-coast-vacations

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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