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Property is closed. due to sale of home. 12/1/25

Holiday home in Hilo with kitchen

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Exterior
Spend a night in the Rainforest!
Property grounds
Living Room - Open to Master Bedroom
Bungalow entry and Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 63 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Hilo Municipal Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hilo Shopping Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Property is closed. due to sale of home. 12/1/25

Property is closed. due to sale of home.
12/1/25

We have paid to have this listing closed and all bookings rescheduled. If you continue to see this home as available, please contact VRBO.
We have contacted them several times without the booking being closed.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes! We love kids!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Set trash outside the front door.
Place all dirty linens in laundry basket.
Have a safe trip home.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If any guest shows up with additional unbooked guests, including children, there will be an automatic 100$ fee for each person.
Turn lights and fans off when you leave the bungalow please.
Please do not eat in the beds - it attracts insects.....

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-142-810-1120-01, TA-142-810-1120-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this holiday home is in a rural area. University Theater and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Hilo Municipal Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Prince Kuhio Plaza - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Hilo Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zippy's Hilo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daiichi Ramen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Property is closed. due to sale of home. 12/1/25 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Property is closed. due to sale of home. 12/1/25?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Property is closed. due to sale of home. 12/1/25?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Property is closed. due to sale of home. 12/1/25?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Property is closed. due to sale of home. 12/1/25 located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hilo Municipal Golf Course, Prince Kuhio Plaza and Regal Prince Kuhio. Onizuka Center for International Astronomy and Hawaiʻi Nui Brewing are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 106 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Moore T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely a rainforest sound effects adventure. Family enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Complete tropical rainforests , birdsongs experience, nice and clean room with lager spaces, Good location easy access to the store, highway and scenic place. Will recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loribeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely, quiet, and friendly stay! My family was there for two nights and wish we had booked for longer. It was a quiet and cool retreat after our days of exploring and swimming. We loved listening to the frogs at night, and really enjoyed being rural for a bit of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

We love the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Something a little bit different for our holiday. A unique bungalow in a great location - timed perfectly to see Kilauea erupting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique accomodations

The host was friendly and easy to reach. The bungalow was clean and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for welcoming us to rainforest bungalow. It was perfect for our two day trip to Hilo. The cottage was clean and neat and well stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Mahalo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at this rainforest Vrbo in Hawai’i was truly a soul-refreshing experience. Nestled deep in lush greenery, the property offered the perfect blend of comfort and adventure. Waking up to the sounds of tropical birds and gentle rainfall was pure serenity. The home was beautifully maintained, thoughtfully stocked, and felt like a peaceful retreat from the world.We loved how immersed we were in nature and yet still had all the modern amenities we needed. The host was incredibly kind and responsive, making sure our stay was smooth from start to finish. Whether we were sipping coffee on the lanai or exploring nearby trails, every moment felt special.If you're looking to reconnect with nature, unwind, and experience the quieter, magical side of Hawai’i, this is the place. We’ll cherish these memories forever.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay at the Rainbow Bungalow

4 women (from Oahu) spent 2 nights at the Rainbow Bungalow. We found the bungalow to be cozy and met all of our accommodation needs for our stay. Very easy check-in and check-out process. Mahalo for accepting our booking to stay at your property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kansou Jr K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing. It’s beautiful, comfortable and secured. If you’re the kind person loves nature environments. I would prefer this place to you. It’ll enlighten and full fillled all your desires.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavlina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay near Volcano

Very pleasant, specious property surrounded by beautiful nature
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zack M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

July Hilo Stay

This property and bungalow have tremendous potential, but they both need a little TLC. The hosts are extremely friendly and the check-in process was seamless. Unfortunately the screens, carpet and some of the furniture need some attention and a bit more cleaning. This open air concept is really enjoyable, but in this tropical humid environment cleanability is critical.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Bungalow Experience

We loved our time at the Rainforest Bungalow! It was the perfect home base for all of our Big Island adventures and suited our family well. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Della F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy to find

Short drive to Hilo attractions, enjoyed the birds and frogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jennifer

Cute and nice place! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jay j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

We loved this place. Everything was perfect. The place is very spacious. The beds were comfortable. It was very clean. There are several cats around the house which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the beaten path but close enough to be convenient

We loved that we were in the jungle and fully experienced the beauty of the island. We had all the amenities we needed. The cool tiled window seat that overlooked the serene landscape and moss covered statue was my favorite spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jungle Oasis

Such a wonderful little bungalow and fabulous hosts! We loved our stay on the big island and really appreciated the notebooks chocked full of ideas for things to do in the area. The morning we were leaving, our host peeked her head over to let us know the Kilauea Volcano was erupting! We were able to make it just in time to see the eruption before we had to be at the airport. Thank you guys so much for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Description is 1 star for a reason

There are not enough words to write or pictures to take to explain the magnificence of this place. Breathtaking, convenient, comfortable, cozy, timetime
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was just what was needed

Nice convenient area not too far out of Hilo town. Nice property with all the basics, if you know Hawaii you understand the coqui frogs and the other things that just can’t be controlled. Host was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet an experience

This was so much fun sleeping in the jungle with the perfection of screens. Due to the screens, it is difficult to keep 100% clean but it was well kept. It can get loud in the early morning but you are provided ear plugs- use them. My family very much enjoyed this experience and would recommend to anyone that enjoys nature!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TATHAGATA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property with beautiful natural setting

We had a wonderful stay in Hilo. The property was beautiful, clean and very close to Hilo town. It is surrounded by rain forest and the sound of coqui frogs at night was the highlight of our stay. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave and Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All good

Perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

TROY H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

My wife and I enjoyed a fantastic honeymoon here. The ambience surrounding us was so relaxing. Being so close to Hilo allowed for exciting adventures every day. I definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laura Owens

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We are retired world travelers and look forward to hosting you! We look forward to providing you with a unique experience and stay, and have lots of info we've gathered on the island - top secret stuff, other visitors don't know!

Why they chose this property

✿ The bungalow was designed with families in mind or groups of up to 6 people. And for travelers looking for an experience -- versus a stuffy hotel room.

✿ It's more economical than a hotel room with tons of great amenities at no extra charge, with cooking facilities to help you save even more money!

✿ Awesome location! We're just 4 minutes to town and close to all attractions on the windward side of the Big Island!

✿ Experienced and highly rated hosts - we're world travelers and we understand what guests want and need.

✿ Space! The bungalow is 3X larger than a hotel room with about 1/5th of an acre designated just for guest use!

✿ This is a unique property situated in the lush Pana'ewa Rainforest in Hilo - it's the only tropical rainforest in the United States and only these 10 houses in the neighborhood are allowed, due to a very old land grant.

✿ It's quiet, serene and filled with nature sounds of rainforest birds and Coqui frogs (who sing all night). Bungalow has several walls that are 'old Hawaiian style' that are screens only. These open areas allow tropical breezes to cool you off and give you the feeling of being out in the middle of the rainforest. Bungalow has a metal roof, so during tropical downpours, it's an amazing experience.

✿ Kids LOVE the bungalow as there is a large 20'x20' back bedroom with 4 beds and plenty of room for them to play!

✿ Bungalow has a kitchenette so you can save money (for fun experiences) and have some meals in. We provide island breakfast items for you to cook including rice, Spam, eggs, and some local fruit.

✿ This bungalow is the perfect spot for all your Big Island adventures - we are close to Volcano National Park, Mauna Kea, beaches, Hilo Airport, waterfalls, and the worlds newest beach at Issac Hale park (black sand beach).

What makes this property unique

✿ We can accommodate families!
✿ This unit is large enough for up to 6 people and has a large private back yard where kids can run around and play or adults can relax and enjoy nature.
✿ Close to everything, but hidden and secluded so you feel like you're away from it all.
✿ Affordable - we could charge more, but we want to be budget friendly

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