Family-friendly vacation rentals in Hilo

Polynesian Koi Pond Gardens Condo in Hilo w pool

This beautiful air-conditioned condo is perhaps one of the best located accommodations in Hilo. Near the center of town, yet the grounds feel like a Polynesian inspired zen oasis! Koi filled streams and ponds lined with walking trails meander through the complex with swimming pool. Minutes from the airport, farmers markets, golfing, downtown shops, and 100+ restaurants! The complex also backs to Wailoa State Park where you can walk through over 130 acres of beautiful grounds leading to Hilo Bay!

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

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!

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).

A+ Privacy~ Off-Grid Eco Studio~ Hot Tub in Forest

Secluded 440ft² / 40m² off-grid eco studio surrounded by 7 acres native Hawaiian Ohia forest. ★ "Quiet, tranquil, serene. Perfect place to unwind, relax, decompress." ✣ Covered patio w/ hot tub + forest view ✣ Fully equipped + stocked kitchenette ✣ Rainwater supply (UV filtered, triple purified) ✣ Beach gear (snorkel + body board) ✣ Keaau Town Center (10 mins) ✣ Workspace + 132 Mbps wifi ✣ Eco solar powered ✣ Parking available 25 mins → Hilo + ITO ✈ 38 mins → Volcano Park 🌋

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).

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.

Peaceful Rainforest Treehouse Retreat

Our Retreat is a labor of our love and was built as such. A getaway to relax, hike the nearby beaches, forests, and volcanoes and to simply enjoy life. Our place is a peaceful spot completely off the grid in nature. It is 8 miles to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. You’ll love our place because of the location, the ambiance, and the outdoor space. Our goal was to bring the outdoors in and the indoors outside. Our place is good for couples and solo adventurers.

Puumoi Ocean View Hideaway

Puumoi ocean view hideaway is a colorful and comfy one bedroom accommodation that boasts some of the best sunrise views on Hamakua coast. The bedroom has a cheerful feel and the King sized bed is set up for a restful sleep. The bathroom is airy and brightly decorated with hues of blue. A country cozy kitchen is simplified for your use. A fold out sofa is available in the the sitting area as well for extra guests. Come enjoy a bit of Hawaiian country....

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.