So you are planning a trip to Hawaii - fantastic! The beach, the sun, the sand, the surf, the volcanoes - it is all alluring and the stuff that dream vacations are made of. The boring hotel rooms, however, are not dreamy. And rather than splash out all your cash on a resort stay, why not bring a homey experience with you when you travel? Book a Hawaii vacation rental and pretend you live the island life.

Staying in one of the Hawaii vacation rentals listed here will give you all the privacy you would get if you were at home, but you will have beautiful Hawaii right outside your door instead of your old neighborhood! In addition to the bedroom you would get with a hotel, you will also get a living room in which to relax at all hours (no worrying about when housekeeping is coming) and your own kitchen where you can serve up whatever you want to eat. No waiting for a table, and no closed restaurant just when you want a midnight snack! It is the ultimate in flexibility.

There are lots of different sizes and styles of Hawaii vacation rentals to choose from, including everything from small and cozy condo units in upscale high rise buildings (perfect for a romantic getaway for two!) to big beach front houses with every amenity (perfect for a big family vacation or traveling with a large group of friends). No matter your travel needs or budget, there should be something here for just about everyone.

When thinking about staying in a Hawaii vacation rental you should also keep in mind that you could even save money over a hotel room - by splitting the cost among all the people in your travel group and cooking meals in your own kitchen instead of eating out, you are automatically going to save money.