Property Description
Stay in lovely Hilo town and make this comfortable and clean House your Home away from Home. You will love the central location and quiet neighborhood as a restful interlude to your Big Island Adventure. Our newly renovated home is only a short stroll away from the famous Hilo Farmers Market where you will find all kinds of tropical fruits, local foods&coffee, flowers, fresh fish, and artisan gifts!
You will be a short walk away from Downtown but still have a quiet getaway!
This is the perfect space for a small family or group of friends. It is thoughtfully decorated, clean, and features new overhead fans in every room and common space, for your comfort. You will also find two AC units one in each Bedroom.
On the ground floor, there is a full kitchen for preparing your market fresh meals, a comfortable living area with a sofa that can sleep two, and a full bathroom. Upstairs are two bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed, and a half bath. We provide all linens, beach towels,beach chairs, beach umbrella, snorkel set, and shower amenities. Also included is wifi and TV.
You have 2 private entrance doors front and back door. The back door leads to a nice outside patio area where you find a BBQ and outside furniture. The front door has a smartlock on it which you can easily access with a code. The guesthouse is in the back of the driveway tucked away from the street
With self Check-in available via Smartlock interaction is completely up to you! We're happy to provide recommendations of our favorite spots to see and eat. Other than that, we hope you reach out with any questions you have! We are available and happy to assist you 24/7.
The property is tucked off the road and has its own off street parking. Centrally located in Hilo town, there is ease of access to a plethora of things to do and see. Visit the gorgeous Akaka Falls or learn the culture and history of Hawaii at the Imiloa Astronomy Center. Bike or hike to active lava surface flows at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Visit the many gardens, the rainforest zoo, Pe'epe'e Falls or Rainbow falls, or take a half day sail to see a different view of Hilo and the maunas. And of course dont forget the beach.
The landscape of Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is diverse. Beaches of black, gray, brown and white sand give way to mountains and dramatic waterfalls. S. zoo in a tropical rainforest. A day trip away are snow-capped Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, with observatories near 11,000 feet on both mountains, and Kilauea Caldera, an active volcano. Back in town are a farmer's market, restaurants, shopping and amazing banyan trees.
Our Recommendation for activities and attractions in HILO:
- ‘AKAKA FALLS
- RAINBOW FALLS
- HAMAKUA COAST SCENIC DRIVE
- IMILOA ASTRONOMY CENTER
- PANA’EWA RAINFOREST ZOO
- MEHANA BREWING COMPANY
- FARMERS MARKETS
- LILIUOKALANI Park and Gardens
Honoli'i is a great surf spot close to Hilo for beginners and surfers all levels to catch some good waves.
Registration Number: TA-155-322-5728-01, GE-155-322-5728-01, 230120530000
User Reviews
Donna G.
Mar 03, 2025
We stayed 3 packed days! From farmers markets, gardens, beaches, planetariums and water falls we did a lot. The accommodations at the Rainbow Loft were great. The place was clean and beautifully located for what we wanted to do. The neighborhood is safe and a parking spot is provided which is a plus as street parking is crowded. The kitchen is well appointed. A/C in the bedrooms if needed but the breeze cooled the place down enough that we did not. Laundry is across the driveway and easy to access. As is common for a loft the main full bath is downstairs but beds upstairs. There is a half bath upstairs so don’t worry, you aren’t fumbling down the stairs to get to the bathroom in the middle of the night.Another bonus is they do not make you jump through a lot of clean-up hoops before checking out. Just empty the trash on your way out. Everything is so expensive in Hawaii that finding this lovely accommodation for a nice price was a pleasant surprise. The quality for the price was great and we made many memories here.
Ken K.
Jan 21, 2025
Overall the accommodations were quite good, it was well stocked with supplies (kitchen, towels, other supplies) and was very conveniently located to the downtown Hilo area. For the price point, we would book this residence again.A couple of items that could be improved upon:- while the mattresses were good, the pillows were very hard.- the barbecue was quite small (propane canister for fuel), and did not produce enough heat to use.- there is no washer/dryer on-site.- table for eating was small and flimsy.One other point to note (and certainly something the owner cannot control) - the frogs start croaking at sunset and don’t stop until three in the morning, and are quite loud. The owner does provide a large supply of earplugs, but it could bother a light sleeper.While there were minor issues, to reiterate, we would stay at this unit again.
Leah S.
Dec 31, 2024
Plenty of room for our group of 6. Well equipped with everything we needed. Extras like cooler and beach towels were appreciated, Even an extra toothbrush when my luggage was delayed! Treats like coffee, cookies and honey were an extra special unexpected treat. Thanks!
Marcio S.
Nov 16, 2024
This property is very charming and cozy. We (couple) stayed for three nights and simply loved the atmosphere. Every single detail, from decoration to amenities really well thought of. Parking is right in front of the unit, which makes easy loading and unloading. Property is located walking distance from restaurants and farmers market. Highly recommended.
Andrea C.
Oct 22, 2024
We walked to downtown for drinks and dinner, very convenient. The amazing farmers market is also minutes away. The host’s little gifts upon our arrival were a nice touch. We had a wonderful stay
Brian v.
Oct 14, 2024
We enjoyed the stay. The gifts of cookies, coffee and honey were yummy. Everything was great except the view was not too good. Also, the walls were thin and we could here the neighbors walking up and down the stairs late at night.
Stuart G.
Jun 18, 2024
Beautiful space and great location. Outstanding communication. Would definitely stay here again!
David G.
Jun 04, 2024
Nicely appointed unit in a convenient location to getting into town for food/drink. Clear communication throughout the process. Would definitely stay here again!
Alex T.
Jun 03, 2024
The Rainbow Loft is a hidden gem in Hilo! Very close to downtown Hilo, Rainbow Falls and other trails. We appreciated how clean the place was, as well as the wonderful amenities (washer/dryer, luggage racks, coffee, etc.). It is within walking distance to local businesses, though we felt more comfortable driving.
Thank you Steven for a wonderful stay!
Karen M.
May 16, 2024
Enjoyable and cosy. Weather challenging for the first few days.
Michael V.
Jan 03, 2024
A great property right in the heart of Hilo. Easy to walk to local shops and restaurants. Easy to find, very clean, and the owners were fantastic to work with. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Jennifer D.
Dec 27, 2023
We had a great time in Hilo and the central location to all our activities made this place a great choice for our family! It's an easy walk to a lot of restaurants and shops, and a short drive to a number of Big Island sites like Rainbow Falls and Akaka Falls State Park.
Check-in/out was easy and the hosts were responsive when we had questions (the laundry wasn't immediately visible but it was easy to find once we got the host's note).
Jaime R.
Aug 15, 2023
Exactly as pictured! My teens loved the decor. Very responsive owners. Use the provided snorkeling gear and go to Richardson Beach!
Jaime R.
Aug 15, 2023
Exactly as pictured! My teens loved the decor. Very responsive owners. Use the provided snorkeling gear and go to Richardson Beach!
John R.
Jul 14, 2023
The Rainbow Loft felt like a lovely combination of straightforward / modern decor with just a few very intentional highlights around the rainbow theme. Not distracting or "trying too hard", I appreciated the very functional approach. Perfect for a two or three day stay, with a longer stay we might have felt a little something missing, but we were out and about so much the place suited us perfectly.
A few items of note:
1) there is no washer/dryer, despite the listing. We had planned on doing laundry during the stay there so it threw off our plans a little - not the end of the world, but be advised: no washer/dryer in the place.
* * On this note, I messaged the property manager and got no response. I get it: can't do anything about it so ultimately who cares, but still. So, again, be advised: no washer/dryer.
2) The driveway has a very sharp hill - the van we rented scraped EVERY TIME until I mastered approaching the entrance far off to the side, mounting the curb, to avoid "belly scratching" the minivan.
3) The neighborhood is not a tourist spot. Hilo itself isn't "postcard Hawaii", for that matter. Not to the point of feeling threatened or completely unsafe, but it's definitely not a resort feel.
Despite those few little gotchas, the rainbow loft was a lovely place to stay: clean, right in town, and cozy. We're glad to have stayed there during our Hawaiian adventure!
