Family-friendly vacation rentals in Hilo

Jungle Haven at ReKindle Farm

Surrounded by fruit trees and lush greenery, ReKindle offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking to reconnect and restore. A 15 minute walk to the ocean, our cabin tucked in the jungle is the perfect place for guests to unwind and immerse themselves in nature. Fully sustainable, while still providing luxury and comfort. Whether you're looking to relax in a peaceful setting, learn about permaculture, or visit our farm, we have something for everyone. Jungle Haven is off grid and on solar power.

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.

A/C Studio on Beach Rd. & Trailhead to Shipman Bch

Air conditioning Detached Large Studio! PAVED Road! Active and Adventurous-Wellness. We ARE Perfectly centered to Keaau FoodLand (10 min)Volcano (40min)Pahoa(12min)Kalapana,and Hilo(30min)…we are located Kaloli Rd and Beach Rd. (4-6min from the main highway), toward the ocean,Kaloli Point is an East coastline, south of Hilo w/micro climate raved for sunny and great Tradewinds. Our Location gets #1 rating, far enough away but yet so close. Plan to grab groceries in your way to our to check in

Avocado Acre (2 adults/3 kids max). No Smoking

This is a beautiful newer build with great attention to detail. This includes a private bedroom, bathroom and well-appointed kitchen with everything you could possibly need for a perfect vacation. This property is 10 blocks from high-cliff ocean, on the dead-end side of the street, with very little traffic. The lanai overlooks our 1-acre avocado orchard with 70 avocado trees, lychee, papaya, mango, banana, pineapple, mandarin, spinach and lemongrass. Please ask my husband, Jason, what is ripe.

Puna Rainforest Retreat Hotspring Rainbow Cottage

The Rainbow Cottage boasts a breathtaking ocean view from the queen bedroom and lanai. The cottage features a full bathroom and kitchenette containing a range, oven, mini-fridge, and microwave. There's a cozy twin bed for a third guest in the living room. Amenities: pool, two volcanic hot tubs, rainforest trail, garden, orchard, and a peaceful private retreat setting surrounded by nature. The owner lives on the 20-acre property to ensure your stay is perfect in every way. TA-008-365-8240-01

Forest Hale Cabin @ Permaculture Farm, Waterfall

A beautiful get-away surrounded by nature on a cacao farm! One-bedroom + loft cabin, full kitchen, bathroom, w/d, sunny lanai, on our Big Island off-grid permaculture farm. Cabin is nestled in a food forest a few hundred feet from a stunning waterfall with swimming hole in a peaceful bamboo grove. One king-size bed in bedroom, two twin beds in loft, which has low ceiling & is accessed by steep narrow stairs. Free entrance to botanic garden. Organic eggs, homemade chocolate at farmstand!

Paradise Private Suite

Private Suite with 2 beds: XL Queen & 1 double beds. Complete bathroom. Private kitchen /dining area is connected to the covered outdoor Lanai. Home is a Custom- built Cape Cod style on a 1 - acre lot in Hawaiian Paradise Park, surrounded by Mother's Nature. Home is 2 blocks from the views of ocean to watch sunrise 1: Paradise Cliffs 2: Maku'u Point 27-minutes drive to Hilo Onekahakaha Beach Coconut Island 44-minute drive to Volcano Excellent Wi-Fi Washer & Dryer Available

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, 5 miles to the airport. The perfect balance of being in the country and close to everything! Very close to black sand beaches, surf, botanical gardens and waterfalls! Hilo Farmer’s Market, and Volcano National Park. Relax in the hammock on the lanai with tropical breezes! Please note there are entry stairs.

Come sleep in the jungle Glamping Experience

Discover Old Hawaiʻi as it once was—quiet, wild, and wondrous. Our East Hawaiʻi retreat is a true rural adventure: off-grid, no TV, just birdsong, trade winds, and deep seclusion in lush jungle. Expect simple comforts, starry nights, and trails to explore. Note: Hawaiʻi is tropical; despite regular cleaning and pest control, insects may appear—especially with doors open or lights on. By booking you acknowledge this; no refunds or cancellations due to insects, indoors or out.

The Cottages At Volcano - Hale Alala

Surrounded by the rainforest of Volcano and situated just outside of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, our cozy cottage offers a welcoming place for some rest and relaxation between adventures. Hale 'Alalā is named after the highly endangered hawaiian crow whose reintroduction efforts have been focused on the forests around Volcano. While there are no longer any Alalā living in the wild, you can see a pair of live Alalā just down the road at the Panaewa Zoo (free admission).

New listing!Tiny bit of Paradise Jungle Bunkhouse

Escape the stresses of life in this tiny bit of Paradise! This ohana bunkhouse is on our property set back in a tropical rain forest! The bunkhouse features a private entrance, windows for natural light, queen memory foam mattress, twin loft bed, bathroom, wifi, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, rice cooker, outdoor grill, picnic table, & a breathtaking oversized outdoor shower! All set in a dreamy tropical setting! Laundry & meal service is available!

Artistic Cabin In the Forest

Mauna kea view. 600 feet elevation. First floor queen bed and Sofa. Table. Loft full futon bed. Block out Curtains. Sheets will be changed in a week for a long stay. ☆Hawaii Tax is INCLUDED. Lend beach towels. Morning Coffee & tea provided. We have UV systems for safe water. Washer in main house (Free) Volcano National park40 min west, Mauna kea 1.5 hr northwest, Hilo beaches 30 min east. Additional fee $15 for each person over 2.