Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Hilo

Great location. Quiet. Had everything we needed during our stay.

The house is sparkling clean, the host very kind and the neighborhood quiet. Especially enjoy the fruit tree garden in the back.

David and Chrystal are amazingly thoughtful hosts. Their home is beautiful, and it’s so generous of them to share the Whale House with others. The house is perfectly maintained, and we especially loved the front porch and hammock chairs. A special treat was the cliff and chairs that are part of the property and allow you to enjoy the ocean view. We also loved the sounds of the rainforest at night. All in all, it was a fantastic stay for our family, and we can’t wait to return next year. What was especially thoughtful was that I’m allergic to scented laundry detergent, and they were so kind to rewash the linens in unscented detergent. Thank you again! Mahalo.

I've stayed in a fair number of airbnb's all over the world - this is one of the best. if you're planning on staying on the east side of the big island, this is the place to be! we were three combining work/fun for about a week. I wish I had more than 1000 characters to talk about how nice this place is. Morris had every detail from before checking in to our farewell thoughtfully planned out. it's very clear that Morris has put a lot of love into this place (ask him the story!), and while you're there you really feel like it's your place too. the house is enormous but feels cozy at the same time. kitchen has everything you need and more. for anyone who has to work like we did: the internet is blazing fast and the desks are super comfy. for venturing out - keaau is a short drive for groceries and some restaurants, hilo is not too much farther, and volcanoes national park etc are much closer than from kona. I'm sure you'll love this place as much as we did. can't wait to go back! :]

Rual helped us, came by in person when we didn't know how to open the sofa bed, and thank you for the coffee maker and convenient coffee that Rual provided, so I could have a cup of coffee every morning, the equipment in the kitchen was very convenient, we were Asian so gave us a convenient cooking space, the check-in was very quiet, it was also very convenient to get around, thank you again!

If you are looking for a peaceful get away, this house ticks all the boxes! The house is so incredibly peaceful & quiet, very spacious and super clean. Our first Christmas on the big island was a huge success for our party of 6 plus baby as cooking was a breeze due to a large, well equiped kitchen. We really didn't have any issues..loved our stay...Mahalo Suzy & Peter

Can’t recommend enough and would definitely stay again! Only regret is we didn’t stay longer.

A truly wonderful place to stay. The house is clean and open. Wendy's instructions led us right to the driveway. We will definitely be back.

Scott’s place is simply beautiful. Directly across the street from Kehena Beach, watched the sunrise over the ocean from my balcony every day. Peaceful, comfortable and Scott was very helpful and responsive. Definitely do your research on the area, if you’re looking for something near a resort or with a lot of shops and restaurants this is not for you. (We knew all this coming in and the location was exactly what we expected and wanted). But there is so much in easy driving distance and so many things to see and places to explore. We really loved our stay here!

We stayed at Sam’s for the location and local feel. We loved being so close to so much. It’s such a good spot for Hilo, VNP and Pahoa. We were greeted like family and immediately felt comfortable. Both hits were incredibly accommodating and I am grateful for the flexibility!

Apartment is located at the end of the street and protected from road noise. Lovely garden to enjoy the tropical landscape Hawaii offers. Kitchen was well equipped. Close to stores and downtown. Thank you!

This place is excellent— great value, very clean, thoughtfully maintained and appointed, and close proximity to the National Park. Kirsten is a welcoming host- seamless check-in/check-out, answered my questions and has cultivated a little oasis for you to retreat from your day exploring. I would 10/10 stay here again!

This place is for those who have country in their soul. It is located on a 1 Acre lot in Keaau in what I can best describe as supersized suburbs. The AirBnB is essentially an ADU connected to the main house via a giant lanai. You are not wanting for privacy. You only share the laundry facilities, otherwise, the rental is totally self contained. The outside and inside details are fascinating with appointments from Joy and Mike's many sojourns overseas. We chose this place because of it's proximity to places the family prefers on the East side of the island. Hilo is close enough (20 min) to be convenient but far enough not to be annoying. The best aspect of this place are the hosts. They are the most respectful, helpful, sociable, and friendly folks we've met in our Airbnb'ing experience. Joy is a great cook, baker, gardener, and designer. In Mike I found a kindred spirit. A fellow vet, diy'er, I will forever remember the early morning chats we had, with our cups of coffee

If you love quality craftsmanship and expert re-use of period building materials in a compact setting with island flair, you will love your stay here. Tony and Larissa were attentive and gracious hosts, and made us feel right at home. We will definitely stay again next time in Hilo.

We had an amazing stay at this place! The space was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described in the listing. The location was perfect, with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby in Hilo. Naomi was incredibly welcoming and responsive, making sure I had everything we needed. I highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting the area and we would definitely stay here again. Chris and Andy

Amazing stay at the banana cabana! The area was peaceful and a good center point around Hilo and volcanoes national park. The space is well designed, clean, had AC and washer/dryer. Included beach chairs, grill, and a beautiful veranda to enjoy your coffee. The yard has fruit trees, geckos, and lots of coqui frogs and we were able to enjoy some strawberry guavas as well! Honestly one of the best Airbnbs we’ve stayed in. Also has shampoo, conditioner, body wash, comfortable linens, updated shower. The only consideration is to bring white noise or ear plugs if you are sensitive to noise, the coqui frogs can be very loud at night.

Great locations right next to the beach! The condo was as advertised and we had no issues during our stay. Condo was clean. Would definitely stay there again when in Hilo

Place was great for a family of 4. Great location and beautiful view. Host was very helpful and responsive.

I stayed in this condo with my traveling party for Christmas Day and several days afterwards. This condo was a peaceful location to celebrate the holiday and to enjoy the big island. The condo was quiet, clean, and comfortable for our stay. While the unit did not have an AC unit, there were plenty of windows and floor fans to be comfortable in the temperate climate. The owners were very responsive over messaging to answer our questions. The property manager was also helpful during our stay. The building has private washing machines and dryers, and was able to use them with quarters. A dedicated parking spot was available for the unit so no need to worry about an available spot after exploring. The couch and living room area were nice for relaxation, and there is an excellent collection of movies for quiet days in the condo.

Great location. Amazing views.

Carrie's place is simply wonderful. It is very spacious--much more than your typical AirBnB--and sparking clean and new. And it is very, very private and quiet. There is a lovely view of Hilo Bay from the hammock on the porch. There is also a terrific small beach right nearby which is a great place to hang and watch kooks learn to surf. But mostly, you have all of the east side available to you, from the botanic gardens to the volcano. We highly recommend.

Loved the place especially the lanai and view.

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:)

Nice private lanai area with table for eating, and comfortable hammock. They have a small cooler and some beach supplies which was very handy. Lots of kitchen supplies if you plan to do some cooking. It was quiet when we stayed. Convient drive to old downtown, banyan park and to the Saddle road. Joe and Cindy were quick to respond to any questions I had.