Family-friendly vacation rentals in Hilo

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  • Total vacation rentals

    Explore 230 vacation rentals in Hilo

  • Nightly prices starting at

    Hilo vacation rentals start at $70 CAD per night before taxes and fees

  • Verified guest reviews

    Over 16,250 verified reviews to help you choose

  • Pet-friendly vacation rentals

    Find 20 rentals that welcome pets

  • Vacation rentals with a pool

    60 properties feature pools

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    120 properties have a dedicated workspace

  • Wifi availability

    230 of Hilo vacation rentals include wifi access

  • Popular amenities for guests

    Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Hilo rentals

  • 4.7 Average rating

    Hilo stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests

  • Nearby attractions

    Hilo’s top spots, include Carlsmith Beach Park, Rainbow Falls, and Pacific Tsunami Museum

Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Hilo

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Top guest favourite
A natural wood cabin is nestled within vibrant greenery, showcasing a welcoming porch with wooden steps. Surrounding foliage includes lush tropical plants, creating a serene and secluded atmosphere underneath a light canopy.
Cabin in Puna
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews

Jungle Haven at ReKindle Farm

Surrounded by fruit trees and lush greenery, ReKindle offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking to reconnect and restore. A 15 minute walk to the ocean, our cabin tucked in the jungle is the perfect place for guests to unwind and immerse themselves in nature. Fully sustainable, while still providing luxury and comfort. Whether you're looking to relax in a peaceful setting, learn about permaculture, or visit our farm, we have something for everyone. Jungle Haven is off grid and on solar power.

Guest favourite
The exterior of the house is illuminated at dusk, highlighting large arched windows that reveal the cozy interior. Surrounded by lush greenery, the structure blends harmoniously with the natural landscape, showcasing a peaceful retreat amidst the Hawaiian rainforest.
Cottage in Puna
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 777 reviews

Fiddlehead House - Secluded Rain Forest Retreat

Fiddlehead House is a cozy and charming retreat on a private half acre of lush Hawaiian rain forest just minutes from Volcanoes National Park. Featuring a luxurious indoor/outdoor shower room, skylights throughout, comfortable heated beds, full kitchen, a sunny dining area and serene lanai (covered deck) - this space is perfect for couples or families seeking to enjoy this stunning part of the world. Transient Accommodations Tax Registration # TA-139-680-7680-01 STVR-19-359921 NUC -19-1302

Guest favourite
A comfortable living area features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, with a modern television mounted above. Plush seating includes gray sofas adorned with colorful cushions. A round ottoman adds to the inviting atmosphere, while natural light filters through large windows, illuminating the space.
Home in Hilo
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

Hale Malu

Welina mai to Hale Malu, a light-filled home of peaceful refuge, with three bedrooms and two baths, wood-burning fireplace (wood provided), and spacious fully-stocked kitchen with modern amenities (a cook's dream). Enjoy the views of Mauna Kea and the Pacific Ocean while lounging on the fully-screened deck. Your hosts live downstairs on the first floor, ready to help with any questions or concerns. Aloha! Note: All Hawaii taxes are included in our prices (we do not add taxes onto our prices).

Top guest favourite
The Ohana House is positioned on the rugged black lava beds, showcasing its modern wooden exterior. Large windows and a front porch are visible, inviting natural light. The surrounding landscape features expansive lava rock formations, creating a unique and striking backdrop.
Tiny homes in Puna
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 754 reviews

Volcano Escape! Epic Tiny Home on Lava Field

Experience a magical, memorable retreat at The Ohana House—a unique, off-grid tiny home on the Kalapana lava beds near the feet of Kilauea Volcano. Enjoy epic volcano views, double rainbows and wondrous stargazing, while still enjoying comforts like electricity, high-speed WiFi, & hot showers. This 2 BR gem sleeps up to 4 guests. Nestled in an eclectic, quirky neighborhood, you're minutes away from local farmers’ markets, black sand beaches & scenic coastal drives. Perfect for a magical stay!

Top guest favourite
A tranquil waterfall cascades over dark rocks into a serene swimming hole surrounded by lush greenery. A person is seen swimming in the calm water, while others relax on the rocky edge, engaged with the natural surroundings.
Farm stay in Hakalau
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 449 reviews

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!

Top guest favourite
A spacious lanai is depicted, featuring wooden railings and a hammock. Lush green lawns and tropical plants are visible in the surrounding area, with Hilo Bay and a blue sky in the backdrop, creating a serene outdoor environment.
Condo in Hilo
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 281 reviews

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, 5 miles to the airport. The perfect balance of being in the country and close to everything! Very close to black sand beaches, surf, botanical gardens and waterfalls! Hilo Farmer’s Market, and Volcano National Park. Relax in the hammock on the lanai with tropical breezes! Please note there are entry stairs.

Guest favourite
Earth homes in Puna
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviews

Experience Living Inn a Volcano & Luxury Spa Bath

Stay in a volcano, on a volcano... Don't let your adventure stop at the national park! Come experience living in a luxurious volcano dome home where you will live in synergy with the natural exquisite surroundings. The cinder we used to build the whole dome comes from the local query produced from big island's natural volcanic features. We promise you'll lava it! There is the main bed that can sleep two people and our 7 foot bean bag can double as a bed for one adult or two children

Top guest favourite
Two goats are playfully standing on the seat of a small orange tractor, while a sheep is positioned near the front of the vehicle. The background features green grass and a fenced area with trees, suggesting a farm setting.
Farm stay in Puna
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

Big Island Small Farm Experience

Experience a tropical small farm just blocks from the ocean and minutes from Hilo, Pāhoa, and Volcano National Park. This recently updated 2 bedroom/1 bath downstairs unit sleeps 4 (1 queen/2 twin), has a fully equipped kitchenette, and living room. The unit is on a fenced 1 acre property near paved Kaloli Dr. Explore the nature and culture of East Side of the Big Island or just stay home and relax. We have sheep, goats, and chickens to meet and feed. Fresh fruit when in season.

Guest favourite
Home in Puna
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 909 reviews

The Phoenix House - Epic GEM on Volcanic LavaField

Come celebrate your Life & new beginnings at the acclaimed Phoenix House! Featured in countless media, this epic, off-grid tiny home creation at the feet of an active Volcano has won the hearts of countless international visitors.. Enjoy a magic, memorable vacation in this unique, custom made tiny temple on some of the newest land on Earth ~ This custom tiny house was designed by Will Beilharz and built by ArtisTree Homes. Considerate Caretaker lives nearby on site.

Guest favourite
A lush tropical scene is captured, showcasing a serene body of water surrounded by verdant foliage. Sunlight filters through the dense tree canopy, illuminating the scene, while a gentle waterfall cascades into the water, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.
Home in Hilo
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews

Aloha Falls Hilo ~ Waterfall Paradise

*Aloha Falls is heaven on Earth! You will find yourself nestled in the jungle with views of waterfall paradise, engulfed by bamboo and fragrant flowering trees with orchids nestled in their branches. Enjoy the space for a private retreat or invite your family and friends to fill the house. The entire home and property is filled with healing intentions that evoke peace and happiness. Inquire right away for a transformative spa retreat day and curated farm to table meal

Top guest favourite
The exterior of the all-concrete house features a unique architectural design with large circular and rectangular windows. Wooden shutters frame the windows, while tropical plants and vibrant flowers surround the base, creating a harmonious blend with the lush landscape.
Home in Puna
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews

Kehena Beach Ocean Front Cliff House

This home is obviously unique and has even been featured on HGTV's Off Beat American & The Travel Channel, but it is the land itself that we fell in love with. This all-concrete house is ocean front and perched on a lava cliff at Kehena Point. The Point sticks out into the ocean further than the surrounding lava cliffs and offers unparalleled views of the coast in both directions. Watch whales in season (November-April), and walk to a black sand beach.

Top guest favourite
A two-story home is surrounded by lush tropical greenery, with vibrant plants and palm trees framing the property. Sunlight illuminates the exterior, highlighting the wrap-around lanai and large windows that invite natural light into the space.
Vacation home in Puna
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 663 reviews

Breathe in Beauty, Peace and Light

A place for solitude, rest and relaxation, from which to enjoy the wonders of Puna and the east side of the Big Island. Come experience the raw beauty of a lava eruption. The land has been transformed. Fissure 8 and the hardened lava flow is a 10- minute walk from our home. This is destruction & creation; We and the surrounding community of Puna have been transformed by this experience Our guests leave restored and in awe of the magic of this area.

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