one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo

Hilo · Big Island · 1 bedrooms · 1 bathrooms · Sleeps 4 · 8.4/10 · 64 reviews

Rental Details

Property Overview

Location, Location, Location. This is a unique studio located one block off bay front above the Rainbow Jo store in downtown Hilo. It is owned and operated by Rainbwo Jo clothing designer Michele Joy. It is spacious with a Queen bed and a double bed, a private kitchenette, and a full private bath with bathtub. The location is excellent. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, grocery store, health food stores and everything Hilo.

Registration Number: GE-167-482-5728-01, TA-167-482-5728-01

Rental FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Hilo (postal 96720) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Hilo, HI (Keaukaha – 1.84 km to center), United States
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 4 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Apartment
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (56 sq m)
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Air conditioning
  • WiFi available
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Onsite parking
  • A/C
  • Dryer
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • No Smoking
  • Washer
What should I know about check-in?
  • Check in starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check out before 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check in age: 7
  • Check in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
  • Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Property Registration Number GE 167 482 5728 01, TA 167 482 5728 01
What are the house rules and policies?
  • Pets not allowed
  • This property does not allow children.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
  • Location: Hilo, HI (Keaukaha – 1.84 km to center), United States
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?

A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to explore. Parking notes: Onsite parking.

What kind of rental is this?

This is an apartment rental.

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Guest Reviews

Reviews

sharon s.10.0/10
Jan 19, 2026

This funky apartment had everything we needed for our three nights stay in Hilo. Great location, walking to shops, restaurants, and eventsHighly recommend!

Cathy H.8.0/10
Jan 3, 2026

We had an enjoyable stay with all amenities available that we needed. We don’t end up using the kitchen because those so many places within a short walking distance to find want you wanted to eat. It’s right around the corner from the market too. We loved the speakeasy across the street. Our host was very responsive and made it easy for us in every way.

Nida10.0/10
Dec 26, 2025

Good location. They were nice to allow us to check out a bit later. Will definitely stay here again.

Peggy U.10.0/10
Dec 18, 2025

Everything was great!

Joseph K.10.0/10
Nov 11, 2025

great accommodations and ideal location. no parking onsite but was able to find street parking a block away.

Jeff B.8.0/10
Oct 27, 2025

Pros: Location is wonderful. Shops, restaurants, food stores, galleries, coffee shops, etc are all within very easy walking distance. Location is above a store front in downtown Hilo. Pro and Con: Parking. Yes, it is available but on busy public streets and you have to be comfortable with finding it and ignoring the restrictions which we were told are never enforced. They were not enforced during our stay. So the Con is the surprise of this, but it worked out fine.Con: AC is located in one bedroom area and needed to run all night. So using this bed means AC blowing all night in this area to cool the whole apt.Semi-Con: The beds are separated by a combination wall and curtain. Close enough to hold hands through the curtain.

Derek D.10.0/10
Jul 31, 2025

I had a wonderful time staying at this loft! Michele was a very kind a responsive guest. Location is great! Would recommend.

Jennifer H.10.0/10
Jul 9, 2025

We only needed beds for one night and this worked out well for us. Communication with the owner was excellent. The location was perfect. We arrived after most business on the street were closed, so parking was easy to find. We left before sunrise to get an early start on our sightseeing and drive back to Kona.

Nicole M.6.0/10
Jun 5, 2025

We wanted a location in downtown Hilo and near the airport. This place was both those things. Communication was poor and we had trouble getting in as it wasn't coded to the passcode we were given. Luckily, the store owner below the place hadn't left for the day and she helped us communicate and get in.

Nicole T.6.0/10
May 25, 2025

Pros: Super cute and convenient location, with a full kitchen and water dispenser. Cons: Beds were a bit firm, many stairs and floor levels. Worst part was the noise outside... I stayed on a Monday night and the speakeasy directly across the small street had loud patrons until 2am. Then the garbage truck around 2:45am, then delivery drivers parking right under the window by 6am blasting their radio. Glad I was only there one night.

Melissa S.8.0/10
May 19, 2025

Bssic accommodation with all of the necessary amenities. Bathroom layout is goofy but functional. Location is great.

Wendy G.10.0/10
Apr 27, 2025

We were happy to find a place to stay in Hilo during Merrie Monarch because our trip came up late to help at an event. The loft is conveniently located, well kept and stocked with everything one could need. There were even extra cords for phones and a night light. Beds were comfortable. Fans in both rooms kept us cool at night. Important (we think) for folks renting this loft. The floors are uneven which was a bit of a challenge and the door to the entrance to the bath is small for larger humans. If noise is an issue, this place is not quiet at night, and one morning the street cleaner woke us at 5:30 am. We used the Alexa for soft music so that helped. Again this is a good location, clean and well-stocked for needs so we recommend with note of a couple of things. We mahalo this owner

Robert10.0/10
Apr 13, 2025

Perfect location, perfect accommodations, big kitchen - lots of room. Center of everything in Hilo. Perfect place with great Air Conditioning and awesome host.

Miles T.10.0/10
Mar 28, 2025

Hilo is a small town, but staying here puts you right in the heart of their walkable downtown. It’s very basic accommodations, but I found the apartment to be clean and suitable for my needs.

Terry A.4.0/10
Feb 28, 2025

This property should not be listed. There’s too many fire hazards, and dangerous.

Chad6.0/10
Feb 25, 2025

Nice that it was downtown had fun with speaking with locals and the around. But the last day-night I stayed started having a problem with ants. Also do know there is no tv in this loft

John T.8.0/10
Jan 7, 2025

Clean, comfortable, good location

James B.10.0/10
Nov 27, 2024

Great location downtown in Hilo.Funky layout but it works. I'd go there again.

Cliff D.10.0/10
Nov 20, 2024

Great location if you know Hilo!

Helen S.10.0/10
Aug 29, 2024

I absolutely loved our stay. It was homely and loved the colour scheme. Value for money and more.

Shelby M.10.0/10
Aug 20, 2024

This is the second time i've stayed in this apartment. Its a great location close to the theatre and everything downtown. Very clean space and Easy parking. Its nothing fancy, very casual, but perfect for us coming over from Kona for a night or 2.

Jordan d.10.0/10
Aug 8, 2024

This was the cleanest and best managed place we’ve ever rented! The host was great about communicating and everything was clear. Far better than a hotel. We loved all the extra amenities and care the host put into the property. Close to beaches and great for walking around. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone else staying in the area. We were sad to leave and hope to stay there again soon.

Brent R.10.0/10
Jun 3, 2024

Pure awesomeness.

YASUNORI F.8.0/10
Feb 23, 2024

The KTA store was close by and the communication with HOST was good and comfortable. However, I was concerned that my car was scratched in a parking space on the side of the road and that there were small ants at the desk.

Joseph8.0/10
Oct 30, 2023

Major road construction, 6p to 6a. No mention whatsoever by the host. Poor communication. Funky cat smell. Running out of characters but the list is long.

Gene10.0/10
Mar 20, 2023

This place fit exactly what I was looking for. It was conveniently located in the heart of Hilo, had wonderful amenities such as kitchen, laundry, fast hot water, free internet, Alexa music on demand, toaster, toaster oven, coffee maker & filters, refer, air conditioner, stove top, pots & pans, dishes & utensils, and more. As long as your not looking for a fancy hotel suite far away from city noises, then this fits the bill. The older, quirky construction reminded me a bit of staying in a tree fort, with a tilted floor, a low-hanging beam, and a very small restroom entry door width and packing tape sealing some of the floor molding to the wall, but I was very willing to accept those aspects for the lower room rate $. We enjoyed my 8-night stay very much, and we would definitely stay there again.

Terri8.0/10
Feb 23, 2023

Weird layout of apartment. Shower had hair in it and bed had cobwebs hanging above us. Location is downtown with lots of homeless around.

james6.0/10
Dec 6, 2022

Good location if you want to see downtown Hilo. Pretty noisy at night as a night club right next door has a drag show that went until 12 am,

Guest review8.0/10
Mar 7, 2020

Floor condition is very dangerous. It was not even.

Guest review8.0/10
Jan 17, 2020

This is a very unusual property. It is at the rear of a retail store, perhaps originally living quarters for store owners. We were initially disconcerted by the oddness of the suite but in the end quite liked it. We were given access to laundry facilities and supplies, and welcomed overall. The location is ideal, and we enjoyed spending time in this tropical, rainy, eclectic town.

Barry10.0/10
Dec 16, 2019

Best downtown location. Loved being able to just walk out the door to everything.

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