Family-friendly vacation rentals in Hilo

Sierra has put a lot of thought and effort into making this a beautiful and comfortable place to stay while exploring Hilo and the Big Island, or just relaxing. The covered screened porch, with a pair of comfortable chairs, was lovely, and especially welcome the day the it rained hard all day. There is everything needed prepare your own meals, but restaurants are only a few minutes away. Arriving and departing were easy.

Very enjoyable and comfortable stay at Bananarama. Really enjoyed the screened in porch. Nice to use AC at night for cool sleeping. Be sure to visit Bananarama Cafe - excellent vegan oatmeal pies (cookie) and vegan stromboli (and we’re not vegetarians). Would definitely stay again. Rob and Bob are good people.

The stay was absolutely perfect! The place was spotless, very clean and well-maintained. The location is truly unbeatable, with a breathtaking sea view that made every moment special. I would 100% recommend and would love to come back!

Had a fantastic time here. Perfect spot if you like quiet and relaxation. Lots of space and amenities. Close to Hilo and the volcano. Fantastic hosts. Very helpful with lots of tips and info. Very responsive. We're particularly helpful during our arrival day due to a missed connection in Honolulu. Very much appreciated waiting up so late and info sent. Thank you. We will be back.

The Whale House was even better than advertised! The location was easy to find and so beautiful! We used this as our home away from home to explore Volcanoes National Park, Punalu’u Black sand beach, Volcano winery, and multiple waterfalls. Our family also enjoyed relaxing, reading, and napping on the lanai and in the hammock swings. The garden out back was a delight to explore. The lava cliffs were also very cool!! David & Chrystal provided everything we needed and more! The kitchen was well equipped- we made several meals. The cooler and beach equipment came in handy when we visited the black sand beach. The bikes were also a nice bonus. We really never wanted to leave and would love to come back soon!

We had a fantastic stay at Simon and Jeri's place! They were incredibly warm and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The house was cozy and clean, providing the perfect environment for relaxation. Our group really enjoyed our time there.

Morris greeted us in the first day. He is very friendly and had everything and anything we could have asked for. At the last minute we didn’t bring our babies but he had the pack n plays set up and even supplied diapers and wipes and a separate trash can for the stinky diapers.

I would love to go back again! Wonderful, beautiful, peaceful. I could not have asked for anything more beautiful and such awesome hosts! Loved loved loved it!

This was our third stay at Maureen’s house, and we are already planning the next one. My only regret is not staying longer. It’s perfect.

We chose this property because of the close proximity to the ocean. There is no beach but you can definitely hear the waves crashing and it was very tropical. Besides the house next door, it is very private. Plenty of kitchen appliances, plateware, and silverware. The neighbors were friendly, including their dog. Overall, we had a great stay would definitely recommend this house if you are looking for peaceful, quiet time on the island.

We had a great time. The house was very clean and the location was secluded and private. We would positively recommend this home for a very relaxing Hawaiian vacation spot.

We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks again for letting us.

I am 1 completely enamored by the land,2 extremely grateful for Jacklynn and her beautiful energy. I am a 29 year woman and this was a solo trip. Although I was in the middle of the rainforest I never felt alone. Jacklynn gave the perfect balance of space & independence but also was very helpful and hands on when requested. She was very knowledgeable on the land and even took me on the trail walk when I was too nervous to go alone. Hearing the frogs at night was a unique experience. The rainbow cottage was perfect for me by myself but had enough space to fit 4 people comfortably. This was the best experience I’ve had traveling and I WILL BE BACK. Thank you Jacklynn for EVERYTHING! I also got an hour long massage down the road with Sid! I’d highly recommend the experience of her personally but also her services. Thank you!!

We had a great stay. The ocean views, the pool, and the hot tub were fantastic.! The location was great for visiting the national park. I was glad for the air conditioning units in the bedrooms. The living room was pretty hot in the afternoons even with the windows open, but we were mostly out doing things or in the pool during those times so it was manageable. I would highly recommend.

Can’t say enough good things about Ginger and her place. To start, Ginger was a very proactive and responsive host. She made us feel right at home as soon as we arrived, gave us a tour of the place, and recommended a lot of great places on the island. As for the place, you can’t beat the price! It is a little far out, especially if you don’t have a rental car, but the area and nice and private, and the stars light up the sky at night. Ginger provides us with all the amenities we needed for our stay, along with clear instructions for both check in and check out. Thank you again for hosting us Ginger, we can’t wait to return!

We absolutely loved our stay! Our host was super responsive, so incredibly nice, checked in several times during the week, and had great recommendations for an off the beaten path waterfall to swim in, or a beach close by, when we asked for recommendations. The property is STUNNING and the house had every amenity we could have needed. When we had questions or issues she responded to messages within minutes and was onsite within the hour to show us how to do the things she recommended. Would love to come stay again!

Hilo is a great place to visit, volcano park, beaches, Hilo and Ola Breweries. Jims place was a retreat, an escape to real hawaiian living. We fed the koi, relaxed while surrounded by orchids and palms. We had a great stay and would book again.

We would definitely stay at this location again as well as recommend it to others. It was less than 5 minutes from the National Park and less than a mile from the golf course. The property was both very clean and private. The owner also provided snacks which was a pleasant surprise. There were several chickens and roosters living on the surrounding properties so we woke up to roosters crowing every morning which both my husband and I really enjoyed. (Note that the crowing itself did not wake us up but was present just as background noise.) As mentioned in other reviews, the owner requests that outdoor shoes not be worn in the house, so I went barefoot in the house which is what I normally do at home anyway and my husband brought his own slippers although the owner does provide slippers for guests if needed which is also a very nice touch.

One of the best places I’ve stayed in the Volcano area. I travel up here a lot, coming every time Kilauea erupts as a professional photographer. Kris and Robin’s place was beautiful, thoughtfully designed and the amenities were excellent. The cabin has large glass windows that look out to the lush tropical forest. Much attention and effort has gone into maintaining the native forest species, like Hawaiian ferns and old growth O’hia, while removing the invasive ones. Something I highly appreciate. The wood burning stove was a nice feature that warmed the cabin and provided the perfect ambiance after spending all day/night chasing lava at the volcano. The kitchen appliances were nice too. The complimentary local coffee was excellent and English muffins with strawberry jam were a nice touch too. Overall this is my favoeite place I’ve stayed so far. I will certainly return and let my traveling photog friends in Hawai’i know.

This place was just incredibly awesome. Beautiful yard beautiful home. Everything to do cool on the big island is within reasonable driving distance from this location. My family and I cannot wait to come back. We only hope when we decide to this location will be available. Tami the host was incredibly helpful. I wish there was a way for me to give this place more than a 5 star rating.

The Fiddlehead House was perfect for our needs. Plenty of room. Tastefully decorated. Clean and complete. We explored Volcanoes National Park during the day and spent very pleasant evenings in the Fiddlehead House. The ability to open the shower room to the rain forest was exquisite.

Great location making it easy to come and go from the national park. Cozy place that provided everything we needed with a helpful and responsive host!

We enjoyed our peaceful time at Wendy’s place, listening to the coqui frogs and many birds. We loved seeing the saffron finch. After long days exploring the surrounding areas, it was relaxing to sit on the lanai. Avoiding rush hour traffic going in and out of Hilo area is worthwhile.

We spend 3 peaceful days at Crystal's house. I loved it. The house was everything we needed. The issue was the water being extremely hot or extremely cold. Every time that the water becomes too hot we had to open the cold valve, and close it after 5secs so don't get too cold. But besides that everything was great. Every morning I could hear the birds and the rain.