Family-friendly vacation rentals in Hilo Bay

Lava Lookout: Pele (Hawaiian Goddess of Volcanoes)

Lookout on aged lava flows in paradise with sunny days and pristine starry nights. Enjoy the Milky Way and luxury in an off-grid oasis with water catchment and solar. Here on the frontier where the lava greets the sun is a weekly block party every Wed. & Kehena Black Sand Beach 5.8 miles away. The Pele room is one of four private studios that include the shared kitchen, wifi, and work well for large groups; check out our other listings (Paka’a, Nāmaka, Kāne) to see more reviews and details.

Hilo Town Bungalow

Open air Ohana, built off the lanai, located close to town making it easy to plan your visit. This ample space for two is located only four miles from the airport, seven minutes to the heart of downtown Hilo, Saddle road, Walmart, Safeway or the Hilo mall. Walk up the hill to the park, a safe area equip with a basketball court and playground, or not too far away venture to rainbow falls, boiling pots or Kaumana caves. A relaxing, breezy space allowing for a peaceful vacation or business travel

Horse Cottage with Ocean Views, Mins to New Beach

“Peaceful & Breezy, Sprawling Ocean Views, Great Location in Lower Puna with Horses Grazing Nearby….. One of a kind! This family ranch was covered by the 2018 Kilauea Volcano. Rebuilding began in 2020 of the spectacular new grounds. Your Horse Cottage is a quiet, safe, off-grid Hawaiian paradise. You have the best views from your lanai - lava rivers, ocean panoramas, horses & peacocks and infinite stars. Located off scenic Red Rd & minutes to Isaac Hale Beach, the heartbeat of Lower Puna.

Hilo Bay Sunrise

Location! This great new solar home is located just 2 miles north of downtown Hilo while sitting on quiet acreage in a gated community overlooking the Hilo Bay and Coconut Island and 5 miles to the airport. The perfect balance of being in the country and close to everything! We are close to black sand beaches, surf, botanical gardens and waterfalls! The Hilo farmers market is 2 miles away! Come and relax in the hammock on the lanai with tropical breezes! (Please note there are entry stairs)

Hale Hamakua studio apt., 5 min. to downtown Hilo!

Close to many major attractions yet short drive to downtown Hilo. You’ll love the comfortable space, the peaceful yet convenient location, the lush yard, even access to swimming & waterfalls in the gorge behind the house. The studio is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. NOTE: Hawaii GE-067-950-7968-02 & TA-067-950-7968-01 The rental is hosted & per Hawaii County Planning Dept exempt from Hawaii Cty Bill 108 so we may consider <30 day rentals as well as longer periods.

Modern Suite-Polynesian Retreat

E Komo Mai! Relax in this beautiful freshly updated modern suite located in the heart of Hilo, minutes from the airport, shopping, dinning & farmers markets. A Polynesian style setting with Koi ponds & streams fill the property. Cool off in the pool or take a stroll in the park. Steps away is Wailoa State Park, 131 acres of ponds & bridges with walking path leading to Hilo Bay. Enjoy ducks, nene, birds, & tropical fish. Perfect place for a photo shoot! Come escape to our Polynesian retreat.

Hilo Downtown Retreat

The apartment is a self contained living space that is very well appointed with bespoke furniture, fittings and original art. It has all of its own amenities so you should want for nothing. It is located two minutes from downtown Hilo. If you want you can walk to everything, including; shops, restaurants, beaches, bars, yoga studios, gyms and so on. If you are over 5' 10" you will need to mind your head in a couple of places so please be aware of this. We are always looking to improve.

Butterfly Suite

The Butterfly Suite is perfectly located for easy access to the Hilo airport, downtown Hilo shops and restaurants, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Richardson's and Honoli'i beaches for snorkeling and surfing, Rainbow and Akaka Falls, Kaumana Caves, Boiling Pots, Hawai'i Botanical Garden, Lili'uokalani Gardens and more local attractions. With its breezy, comfortable atmosphere the Butterfly Suite is ideal for couples, solo adventurers, and small families looking for a getaway in paradise.

Oceanfront House with Panoramic Views of Hilo Bay!

Welcome to Hilo Hale. We designed and built this house around the panoramic view of Hilo Bay and included all the amenities we would expect when traveling. The fastest available wifi that covers the entire property, quiet air conditioning in every bedroom\living space, washing machine and dryer, smartTVs with Netflix, Keurig Coffee Maker and much more. Hilo Hale is the house we dreamed of staying at when we travel, and we are very excited to be able to share it with you and your family.

Country Guest Home

(REF TAX ID TA005-218-0480-01) Enjoy time in a small (384 sq ft) self-contained guest shack with full kitchen in a rural setting. If you don't find the sound of coqui frogs at night obtrusive to your sleep, then this space would be suitable. While you will have privacy, my dad stays in the main house in case you need assistance in person. We are located at about 100 foot of elevation which provides for relatively cooler nights.

Downtown Hilo Studio

A hidden gem in Hilo, this studio is attached to our family home, situated in a safe, slightly hilly walk from downtown Hilo. This studio unit has its own private entrance through the side gate of the main house. The unit and its lanai look out onto our backyard where our pet goats reside. They are timid yet friendly, especially if your come bearing ti leaf and goat treats. Drop us a line if youʻre interested in staying!

Off-Grid Rainforest Retreat

Your cabin is located 30 minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It features a queen size bed, queen size air mattress, a space heater, ceiling fan, and floor fan. Relax & start your day with a complementary cup of coffee or hot tea on your lanai. You're also welcome to prepare & enjoy meals in the screened communal & well-stocked kitchen, where you'll feel close to nature with lots of space for meal prep & dining.