Family-friendly vacation rentals in Hilo

Fully Remodeled Spacious Suite in Hilo W/AC

Enjoy our "Sunrise Suite" with bright, airy comforts. This fully renovated private apartment includes a new kitchen and bathroom. Located in the cooler hillside of Waiakea Uka, Hilo—close to the airport, downtown, and local attractions. A hosted stay in our home, ideal for travelers who value safety, local hospitality, and community connection. You’ll have a private entrance and space, with your hosts nearby. You may occasionally hear the gentle rhythm of daily life, including our friendly pets.

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

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.

Bamboo Bungalow

Our slice of paradise sits on 1 acre of manicured tropical orchard with over 40 varieties of fruit trees, a giant stand of bamboo, hundreds of orchids and herbs. Newly constructed unattached studio cottage with canopy queen size bed and super comfortable full size futon. Indoor bath with shower and outdoor bamboo shower. Brand new kitchen and an adorable lanai for enjoying the panoramic view of sunset or morning coffee. Our teak swing above the cottage offers a horizon view of the ocean.

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!

Tropical Suite

Newly renovated, the Tropical 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. With its breezy, comfortable atmosphere the Tropical Suite is ideal for couples, solo adventurers, and small families looking for a getaway in paradise.

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.

Magical Jungle Cabin with Pool

Nestled in a lush guava tree grove, this tropical sanctuary offers the nature sounds of camping with the comforts of a cozy bungalow. Perfect for a couple's getaway, a personal retreat, or a peaceful place to retire to after a full day of exploring. Wake up with an outdoor rainfall shower, soak up the Hawaiian sunshine while you float in the pool, grill locally caught fish in the kitchenette pavilion (hot plate and BBQ), and stargaze some of the darkest night skies. Primary residence.

Cozy Hilo Studio

Cheerful and bright, this studio is located on first floor of 2 story home. Studio guests will have the downstairs to themselves. Your Host lives upstairs. The studio has a private entrance and on site parking for 1 car. A full private bathroom is connected to the studio. Wifi and workspace suitable for remote working.Guests can access a large downstair's lanai with tropical gardens and an ocean view. A perfect place to relax Hawaiian style! Washer and Dryer available ($5 per load).

Alex & Mark Botanical Garden Ohana A/C, WiFi cable

We are hosting a Quiet Hawaiian Oasis, less then 15 min from Hilo, Hilo airport and 15 min from the earthy hippie town of Pahoa. Our Ohana has easy access to main road but far enough away to be in complete silence and zero light pollution. The studio is separate from main house with a kitchenette, full bathroom with tub and central air conditioning. If your looking for great beaches, waterfalls, and hikes through the rainforest and botanical gardens, look no further.

Entire 1st floor unit at J&R's Banana Cabana

Please come and enjoy our quiet, clean, first floor unit. Sit and relax on the covered lanai, or enjoy a glass of wine by the fire. Listen while the coquis lull you to sleep at night and gently awaken to the cacophony of tropical birds in the morning. The downstairs unit at J&R's Banana Cabana offers a comfortable queen sized bed, kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator, and a full private bathroom. Come stay, enjoy, and relax!

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.