Family-friendly holiday rentals in Hilo Bay

We (our family of 4) had an AMAZING time at this little cabin in Volcano! Clean, cute, comfy with a full kitchen which was perfect for not eating out our whole trip. The hot tub was awesome! Super close to Volcanoes National Park, where we went daily. We would 100% stay here again!

We had a lovely stay. Kenji was so warm and welcoming and made us feel like family. We so appreciated his attentiveness and flexibility and we look forward to returning the next time family comes to visit. Mahalo NUI and a hui hou❤️

What an oasis - unusual to find such a gem among the trees, birds and frogs. Small touches everywhere - homemade baked goods, cozy sweatpants, fresh flowers from the surrounding gardens, bug spray and a hot soaking tub- everything you need to relax and feel at home.

Great place. Exactly like the photos. hot tub was very comfortable. hot tub faces the road but lots of bushes and trees for privacy.

We loved our stay here! So peaceful and quiet. The hot tub was a perfect end to our days of exploring! Great location for Hawaii's Volcano National Park, Black Sand and Green Sand beaches and sites in Hilo. Would love to stay here again sometime!

The pictures of this house do not do it justice. The entire property is incredibly lush and tropical, we felt like we were on our own private island. I could have stayed at the house for our entire trip and would have been happy!

we only had one night so we could see volcano at night. beds were good. hot tub was hot and very clean. thank you

This is a great place by the volcano. It is an older home that has not been updated, but it was perfect for our big family. Make sure you read through the description before you book, as it might not be for everyone. However, they do a good job of describing it and making sure you know that they live on the first floor of the property, etc.

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.

Very friendly host! The house was awesome. Thanks to Liza and team.

John was a great host! He was super nice and welcoming. The place was clean and nice and spacious. He left us bottled water and made sure we settled in.

Roby and his wife were wonderful, welcoming and friendly! Very lovely hosts. We loved their dog Ike as well. The place was cute, quiet, and clean, and the beds were incredibly comfortable! We also loved the natural “white noise” of frogs and birds.

Had a great time in this private and peaceful accommodation. Ashley was very friendly and responsive and provided us with privacy and easy communication. This place provides a unique and relaxing glamping style stay. It rained very hard the first night and sounded beautiful as it’s an open air room but still felt very secure and everything stayed dry. After the rain the coqui were plentiful so it may not be for everyone but I found it to be soothing and peaceful. My only recommendation is maybe to hang a mirror in the shower room or in the kitchen/bathroom area. Mahalo for a great stay!

We had an incredible month-long stay at Tamara’s place in Pahoa! Her home was spotless, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Tamara was an excellent host, always quick to respond and resolve any requests. The location is truly magical—nestled in the heart of a lush rainforest with friendly neighbors, it’s a peaceful and unique setting. The proximity to Hilo and the Kalapana area was fantastic. We loved visiting the vibrant Uncle Awa’s night market on Wednesday evenings and the lively Sunday drum circle in Seaview Estates which is just a 15-minute drive away. Pahoa itself is a charming town with welcoming and helpful locals. It’s also a great base for exploring the island: Volcanoes National Park is only 40 minutes away, Mauna Kea about 45 minutes, and even Kona is in drivable distance. A delightful surprise was the two adorable stray cats that often visited—they added so much charm to our stay. Thanks Tamara for making our stay so memorable!

The view! What an amazing location. We saw whales in the bay right outside our lanai a few mornings. The space worked perfectly for our group of 7 girlfriends. Plenty of beds and bathroom space. The home is quite old, but we loved the character and evident history. Everything was very clean and tidy and well stocked. Really nice updated kitchen was wonderful. We were close to everything we wanted to do and enjoyed relaxing at the house in the mornings and evenings while enjoying the view. Though right across from a public beach, the house felt quiet and safe. Richard’s recommends ahead of time were spot on and helpful in making plans in advance. Thank you for a fabulous stay! We’d love to return someday!

The palm studio is private and secluded. I was here alone, visiting with my daughter who lives on the Big Island, and this gave me a nice little getaway, where I could work comfortably and relax when I wasn't exploring or finding adventures. The studio is tidy and compact and had everything I needed. It was quite comfy. The host was great - friendly, responsive, and she gave me a giant freshly-picked avocado, which I enjoyed with Pete's Island salsa from the local market. Besides spending time with Lucy, my favorite part of the trip was hanging out with the honu at Carlsmith Beach.

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!