Family-friendly holiday rentals in Hilo

Lava Lookout: Nāmaka (Hawaiian Goddess of the Sea)

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, solar, and fruit. 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 Nāmaka 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, Kāne, Pele) for reviews and details.

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 and 5 miles to the airport. The perfect balance of being in the country and close to everything! We are close to black sand beaches, surf, botanical gardens and waterfalls! The Hilo farmers market is 2 miles away! Come and relax in the hammock on the lanai with tropical breezes! (Please note there are entry stairs)

Happy Honu Oasis in Hilo Town w/pool and A/C

Happy Honu Oasis has a calm vibe, A/C, and perfect location for your Big Island adventure. From this surf-shack style studio, you are close to Hilo Bay, the Merrie Monarch Festival, and all the shopping and restaurants. Enjoy your morning coffee on the lanai while taking in views of Mauna Kea. This property is adjacent to Wailoa State Rec Area and Arts Center, and a short drive to Hilo beaches. Start your day with yoga in the park, or enjoy the pool. Best suited for two adults or small family.

Modern Suite-Polynesian Retreat

E Komo Mai! Relax in this beautiful freshly updated modern suite located in the heart of Hilo, minutes from the airport, shopping, dinning & farmers markets. A Polynesian style setting with Koi ponds & streams fill the property. Cool off in the pool or take a stroll in the park. Steps away is Wailoa State Park, 131 acres of ponds & bridges with walking path leading to Hilo Bay. Enjoy ducks, nene, birds, & tropical fish. Perfect place for a photo shoot! Come escape to our Polynesian retreat.

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!

Butterfly Suite

The Butterfly 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 local attractions. With its breezy, comfortable atmosphere the Butterfly Suite is ideal for couples, solo adventurers, and small families looking for a getaway in paradise.

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

Country Guest Home

(REF TAX ID TA005-218-0480-01) Enjoy time in a small (384 sq ft) self-contained guest shack with full kitchen in a rural setting. If you don't find the sound of coqui frogs at night obtrusive to your sleep, then this space would be suitable. While you will have privacy, my dad stays in the main house in case you need assistance in person. We are located at about 100 foot of elevation which provides for relatively cooler nights.

Downtown Hilo Studio

A hidden gem in Hilo, this studio is attached to our family home, situated in a safe, slightly hilly walk from downtown Hilo. This studio unit has its own private entrance through the side gate of the main house. The unit and its lanai look out onto our backyard where our pet goats reside. They are timid yet friendly, especially if your come bearing ti leaf and goat treats. Drop us a line if youʻre interested in staying!