10 Unique and Creative Airbnbs in Hawaii
Aloha! Find the perfect creative and unique Airbnb to stay at to support your creativity on the big island of Hawaii.
Hawaii is known for its world-class beaches, lush rainforests, and incredible volcanoes, but it’s also a favorite creative travel destination for creative minds throughout history. Hawaii is a beautiful destination to support well-being and creativity and is perfect for all types of creative travel and creative retreats.
Each of these unique and creative Airbnbs is a short distance from fun and exciting travel bucket list experiences as well as offers space needed to focus on creative projects. Whatever your creative travel goals are, you can find a destination to support creativity.
Kūono in Volcano, Hawaii, is a creative and unique Airbnb nestled in a forest of beautiful Ohia trees just five minutes from Volcano National Park. With 14-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, you can be fully immersed in natural beauty both inside and outside.
Support your creative retreat in this open concept living and sleeping space, perfect for peace and relaxation while working on creativity. The property also includes a hot tub and lounge chairs around a fire pit to enjoy the natural surroundings both day and night.
- Sleeps: 4
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Wellness, Creative Families, Creative Couples
- Workspace: Small Indoor Table, Outdoor Seating
- Well-Being Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Hot Tub, Patio, Fire Pit
Travel Tips
- Plan a trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the most unique travel experiences on the big island.
- Volcano county is known for its many hiking trails and opportunities for forest bathing.
- Visit Hilo’s famous Farmer’s Market, which happens every day and is full of local artisans and chefs.
- Visit the Volcano Art Center to experience the local artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii and join the “after dark in the park” nature walks.
Hale Ohai in Pahoa, Hawaii, is a relaxing and sleek contemporary Airbnb featured in Dwell Magazine. The home features open concept living with an entry on the top floor over a walking bridge. Surrounded by giant monkey-pod trees and a 500-foot deck, this creative getaway highlights the natural beauty of the area and is a great spot for a creative retreat.
- Sleeps: 4
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Creative Families, Small Creative Groups, Wellness Retreats
- Workspace: Great lighting, dining table for work, but no private space if traveling with others.
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Patio/Balcony, Coffee maker, Surrounded by Trees, Three-quarters of a mile from Kehena Beach
Travel Tips
- 10 miles from the surfing beach at Pohoiki
- 90 minutes by car from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Check out the Maku’u Farmers’ Market
- Beaches: Isaac Hale Beach Park, Kehena Black Sand Beach, Kaimu Beach Park
Another unique Airbnb in Volcano, Hawaii, is the Peaceful Rainforest Treehouse Retreat, perfect for a getaway to relax, hike the nearby beaches, forests, and volcanoes, and do some creative work amongst the trees.
This peaceful spot is an off-the-grid 8 miles from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with the goal of bringing the outdoors in and the indoors outside. The space is private, refreshing, and inspires zen.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Creative Couples, and Wellness Retreats
- Workspace: Small outdoor table
- Creative Amenities: No wifi, private, forest bathing, outdoor living space
Travel Tips
- Plan a trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the most unique travel experiences on the big island.
- Volcano county is known for its many hiking trails and opportunities for forest bathing.
- Visit Hilo’s famous Farmer’s Market, which happens every day and is full of local artisans and chefs.
- Visit the Volcano Art Center to experience the local artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii and join the “after dark in the park” nature walks.
Volcano, Hawaii, is clearly a hot spot for unique Airbnbs for creative retreats. This Sanctuary Cottage Airbnb is another forest bathing place to stay with a cozy zen vibe.
This romantic and calming hexagon cedar sanctuary is surrounded by lush ferns and ethereal mist. The space is an intimate Japanese country-style interior with low tables, indigo bedding, and floor cushions and even features a calming outdoor shower.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Wellness Retreats, Creative Couples
- Workspace: Small table
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Patio/Balcony, Outdoor Shower
Travel Tips
- Plan a trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the most unique travel experiences on the big island.
- Volcano county is known for its many hiking trails and opportunities for forest bathing.
- Visit Hilo’s famous Farmer’s Market, which happens every day and is full of local artisans and chefs.
- Visit the Volcano Art Center to experience the local artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii and join the “after dark in the park” nature walks.
- Support your wellness retreat with the creative benefits of meditation.
Bohemian Retreat in Kealakekua Bay is a nature lover’s dream. Nestled among mango trees and rich with daylight, this tropical hideaway offers an unmatched open-air environment with eclectic adornment.
Wake up eye-level with the canopy in a lofted bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and bohemian furnishings fully immersed with nature. This unique and creative Airbnb feels like next-level glamping and even features a secluded path to your open-air bathhouse surrounded by plumerias and lush foliage.
- Sleeps: 4
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo Retreat, Wellness, Creative Couples, Creative Family, Small Creative Group
- Workspace: Private Bedroom Desk With Views, Dining Table, Breakfast Bar, Outdoor Table
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Hammock, Open-Air Bathhouse
Travel Tips
- Kealakekua Bay features some of the best snorkeling and kayaking on the big island.
- Great spot for seeing dolphins.
- Challenge yourself with a hike to the Capt. Cook monument.
- Enjoy the sunset at Manini Beach.
Bamboo Treehouse in Volcano is an unforgettable, quiet, secluded, unique, and cozy bamboo treehouse on the Big Island just minutes from Volcanoes National Park.
Completely private and surrounded by a jungle, it’s perfect for a creative getaway among the trees with a spacious living area that’s cozy and inspiring.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo Retreat, Creative Couples, Wellness Retreat
- Workspace: Indoor Seating With Small Table, Balcony Seating Area, Outdoor Seating Area
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Views, Forest Bathing
Travel Tips
- Plan a trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the most unique travel experiences on the big island.
- Volcano county is known for its many hiking trails and opportunities for forest bathing.
- Visit Hilo’s famous Farmer’s Market, which happens every day and is full of local artisans and chefs.
- Visit the Volcano Art Center to experience the local artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii and join the “after dark in the park” nature walks.
Luxury Treehouse is a romantic and inspiring Airbnb in Kailua-Kona. Featured on the most wished list of places to stay in Hawaii, this magical and beautiful treehouse is nestled high above the lush 3 acres of our beautiful Kona property.
At an elevation of 1,800 ft, our indoor/outdoor living spaces are comfortable year-round, with stunning views perfect for different types of creative travel.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 2 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo Retreats, Creative Couples, Wellness Retreat
- Workspace: Outdoor Balcony Table
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee maker, Incredible Balcony Views, Beach Essentials, Private Hoit Tub
Travel Tips
- Get up early for beautiful sunrise snorkeling at King Kam beach.
- Experience a unique Manta Ray night dive (must be scuba certified)
- Take a scenic drive to visit a Kona coffee farm.
- Enjoy one of the many farmer’s markets and boutique shops in town.
The North Shore Surf House in Haleiwa is a perfect Airbnb to pair surfing with a creative retreat. Even if you don’t surf, the views from this oceanfront beach house are inspiring and calming.
With wall-to-wall windows and sliding doors in the living and dining room, ocean views from the master bedroom, and a private backyard, this space is heavenly and especially perfect for surfers.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 3 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Creative Couples, Small Families, Luxury Solo Creative Retreat, Creative Adventurers
- Workspace: Breakfast Bar, Dining Table, Small Bedroom Desk, Outdoor Bench/Dining Area
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Beach Access, Surfing, Patio, Private Backyard
Travel Tips
- Haleiwa is a great place to experience local Hawaiian artists.
- Haleiwa is less than fifteen minutes from Waimea Valley, perfect for some forest bathing hikes and calming walks through the gorgeous botanical garden.
- Find your courage to try Shark Cage Diving.
- Take surfing lessons from one of the many surf schools in the area.
Ocean Front Cliff House in Pāhoa might be the most unique and creative Airbnb on the big island. Featured on HGTV’s Off Beat American & The Travel Channel, this ocean-front home is perched on a lava cliff at Kehena Point with unparalleled views of the coast in both directions.
The colorful space feels like a converted lighthouse and the crashing waves create a calming effect in the already calming space. The lawn and garden area provides numerous areas to relax and enjoy the view or sunbathe. There is an outdoor beach rinse with stunning views of the ocean and coastline.
- Sleeps: 6
- Minimum Stay: 2 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Creative Families, Small Creative Groups
- Workspace: Dining Table, 2 Shaded Outdoor Tables, Outdoor Seating
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Beach and Ocean Views, Hammock, Outdoor Shower, BBQ, Patio/Balcony
Travel Tips
- Pāhoa is a great spot for whale watching season (November-April).
- Great for creatives looking for a “hippie” town creative vibe.
- Visit Maku’u Farmers’ Market on a Sunday for great food, music, and even dancing.
- Visit the unique black sand beaches formed by volcanoes in Isaac Hale Beach Park.
This Tropical Garden Retreat sits on an Organic Mango Farm in Captain Cook and features a unique and creative outdoor living space that blends seamlessly with the interior of this stunning ground-level retreat. Soak up the the sun and unwind in this open-air home decorated in an exotic, Modern-meets-Indonesian style.
Things to Note: Depending on the time of year/rain, there can be mosquitoes and bugs in the outside spaces.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo Retreat, Creative Couples, Wellness Retreat
- Workspace: Dining Table, Breakfast Bar, Patio Seating
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Backyard, Open-Air Living Space
Travel Tips
- Kealakekua Bay features some of the best snorkeling and kayaking on the big island.
- Great spot for seeing dolphins.
- Challenge yourself with a hike to the Capt. Cook monument.
- Enjoy the sunset at Manini Beach.
Zach is an international writer, photographer, filmmaker, martial artist, and creator of Creative Enso, the Zen art of creative living. His goal is to empower and inspire creatives to live healthier, happier, and more creative lifestyles.
