Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Hilo

The house was well-furnished with modern appliances and a kitchen stocked with the cooking essentials. Sparkling clean as well. Host was very responsive and even let us check in a few hours early when we were rained out of our day hike. As the listing states, it does not have air conditioning, but it does have ceiling fans so it was cool enough for us in mid-spring, though still humid.

Dara’s place was amazing! It was very comfortable, peaceful, beautifully surrounded with awesomely colored plants and fruit trees. There were a lot of amenities. The keurig coffee machine was a definite plus as you could enjoy your morning coffee inside looking out to the backyard or at the outdoor table and chairs at the front of the house. Her place was very clean and spacious for myself and my two friends. The living room couch and chair was very comfortable as well. Everything was well organized and not cluttered at all. Very easy to maintain. I’m grateful for the indoor washer and dryer as it allowed me to leave with clean clothes versus having a luggage full of dirty clothes. The ironing board and iron really came in handy as well to press the clothes I needed to wear for the event I was attending. I would highly recommended staying at Dara’s place again! 5 stars and then some for sure!

We had a perfect stay at the whole house! Everything was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked for cooking. Beautiful views from the deck and access to a great trail down the street. Great location for lots of amazing outdoor activities.

Morris is an amazing host and made our stay very special. He helped us organize our trip plans and made sure that everything was ready for our arrival. His house is better stocked than my own house. He has everything you need plus more. Morris even made smores for our girls one of the nights. They were over the moon. This is a great place to stay within close proximity of many activities you would want to do on Big Island.

We had an amazing time! The home allowed for a beautiful and peaceful getaway for our family of five with young kiddos.

Our family has stayed here twice in the last few years. The multiple levels with lots of space provide room for everyone. The three outside patios (two of them covered) are great for enjoying the views and serenity of the area. The hosts also provide lots of beach gear, including lounge chairs, water shoes, masks & snorkels, boogie boards, etc. The house is very well maintained and very clean.

The house was super cleaned, smelled so good and super cute. It was cozy and she had beach supplies under the porch. I asked for a vacuum as our rental car needed a quick wipe out and she ran a shop vac down to us. The yard/neighborhood was secluded and private. The only sad part of the stay was that it was too short.

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.

Scott’s place is a peaceful retreat just steps from the beach, with stunning ocean views right from the balcony. The surrounding area is beautifully natural and serene—perfect for relaxing and unwinding. While it’s a bit removed from restaurants and services, having a rental car makes exploring the area easy and convenient. Inside, the apartment is exceptionally well organized—everything is thoughtfully arranged, easy to find, and feels welcoming. Overall, a wonderful place to stay. Highly recommended! – Terry

Our stay felt at home! We enjoyed the scenery. The place was clean and quiet. I would stay again if available!

We cannot say enough positive things about Tulpe as a wonderfully kind, responsive host. The location is convenient & quiet/peaceful. Check in & out as well as all communication was incredibly smooth. Everything is as pictured, very clean, & has everything you’d need. Highly recommend a stay here. :)

Kristin’s apartment was actually in of three one room cottages with a bathroom. Clean, airy, had a small electric heater that was plenty powerful and a dual control electric blanket. Great tasting water and plenty of it. Dishes equipped for two. Not posh but not rustic. Nice country cabin.

Anthony’s (Tony) place was quite the revelation, a little paradise!. Located close to downtown, it was perfect for exploring Hilo by foot including local cafes, grocery shops, farmers market and the odd pub! Tony was a truly amazing host and quick to respond. The listing was exactly as pictured—clean, cozy, and full of Hawaiian charm, with beautiful artefacts, and some paintings he has actually done himself! The kitchen was fully equipped with all the appliances one would ever need and complimentary teas, water, coffee (and a coffee maker or filters – for the traditional coffee drinker to actually brew the coffee), which I diligently used. The property also has lots of books for the avid reader, puzzles and board games such as dominos, chess, cards to keep one busy. Wifi was fast, and a Bluetooth speaker is provided to listen to favourite music. I would 100% stay again! Mahalo dear Tony and consider accepting my invite for a safari in Kenya!

everything was great. very friendly and helpful. having a washer and dryer right next to us was a plus. close to lots of food and beaches. anywhere from 15 min away to an hour away you choose!!

Rhonda and Jeff were fantastic hosts! Their place was modern, spotless, cozy, and so thoughtfully set up. The small AC unit was surprisingly powerful—as long as the room door stayed open and the ceiling fan was on low, it stayed perfectly cool. They thought of everything: beach gear (chairs, towels, snorkels), bug spray, even an umbrella by the door. The bed was super comfortable, hot water was reliable, and the assigned parking spot was large and convenient. My husband also appreciated the outdoor cloths for cleaning gear. It’s a bit of a drive from Hilo and Keaau, so a vehicle is needed, but otherwise, it was a smooth and enjoyable stay. We’d absolutely recommend this Airbnb and would happily come back. Rhonda and Jeff are such thoughtful and lovely hosts—thank you both for your warm hospitality!

AMAZING HOUSE !! Had 5 people stay with me and each of us felt comfortable and relaxed with the amount of space there was. Highly recommended anyone needing a place to stay with groups.

Awesome place and responsive host. Right on Carl Smith Beach Park, which is beautiful. Balcony is screened which cuts down on bugs, place and was super clean with thoughtful beach supplies that made our stay much more comfortable.

My fiancé and I stayed here for two nights and absolutely loved it. The water view was outstanding — we found ourselves just sitting and soaking it all in. The location is perfect, close to everything in Hilo, yet peaceful and relaxing. The space had everything we needed in one place, making our stay super convenient and comfortable. Honestly, I wish we had found this gem sooner — it’s hands down the best place we’ve stayed at in Hilo. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!

Luxe was very responsive, friendly, proactive and understanding. The apartment is beautiful and the scenery and proximity to the ocean and great snorkeling cannot be beat

We had a great stay at Carrie and Hugh's Airbnb. They were gracious enough to let us drop off some luggage before check-in. The place was clean, comfortable, and centrally located (10 mins to downtown Hilo). There was also a very cute cat on the premises who would greet us whenever we ran into her! We look forward to staying here again next time we're in town.

Linda was an awesome host! Very flexible. We enjoyed our stay. Cute and cozy

Lovely and spacious for my 3 month stay for work. All the amenities that I needed for cooking and cleaning, communal laundry in bldg, good wifi coverage. Safe and walkable to downtown which I loved. Small amount of noise with neighbours and ants/insects which are expected to some degree being in an apt bldg, in the tropics. I would definitely stay there again:)

We had a great stay! Joe and Cindy were incredibly responsive and helpful throughout. The place was beautiful, well-stocked with everything we needed, and parking was super easy. Would definitely consider staying here again!

I have stayed in a lot of Airbnb accommodations. This condo is the best. It it's perfect for one or two people it they aren't sharing beds. I love sitting on the balcony and watching the waves. I have been here multiple times and I am very comfortable here. Restaurants, market, and beaches are close and easy to access. I love staying here. Thank you!