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one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo

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Interior
WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
$199
$170 nightly
$199 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalakaua Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hilo

With a stay at this apartment in Hilo, you'll be just steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and S. Hata Building. .This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Palace Theater and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kalakaua Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hilo Farmers Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lincoln Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kalakaua Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bayfront Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪L & L Drive-Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hilo Town Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 7

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-167-482-5728-01, TA-167-482-5728-01

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one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 58 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine C., Maui, Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorful! Colorful! Colorful!This is a FANTASTIC little hidden gem right in the heart of Hilo-town. It has perfect vibe for people like us who cringe at the standard resort hotel experience. The owner is also the designer of the gorgeous Rainbow Jo clothing line, and brings her sense of creativity and fun into the rental. The brightly painted walls made it feel like I was in someone’s art project.It’s quirky with an unusual layout, but everything needed for comfort and safety. It’s simple but with little surprises here and there. The kitchen was surprisingly well appointed with all the appliances you might need. Not fancy, but functional and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host, very accommodating, close to Rueben’s Mexican Cafe; Excellent Authenic food!Great location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eugene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
My schedule was crazy. Access was easy. Everything was great. Location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

sharon s.

Liked: Cleanliness
This funky apartment had everything we needed for our three nights stay in Hilo. Great location, walking to shops, restaurants, and eventsHighly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cathy H., Kailua

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peggy U., Montrose, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness
great accommodations and ideal location. no parking onsite but was able to find street parking a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

L B.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek D.

Liked: Cleanliness
I had a wonderful time staying at this loft! Michele was a very kind a responsive guest. Location is great! Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A unique property in a great location

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole M.

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, if you don't mind noise

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice plsce in downtown

Bssic accommodation with all of the necessary amenities. Bathroom layout is goofy but functional. Location is great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for Hilo and Merrie Monarch

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, perfect accommodations, big kitchen - lots of room. Center of everything in Hilo. Perfect place with great Air Conditioning and awesome host.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destinee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short but good stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Place has too much work that needs to be done. You should not be allowing this property on your site

This property should not be listed. There’s too many fire hazards, and dangerous.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness

one nite stay

Clean, comfortable, good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Convenient Location

Great location downtown in Hilo.Funky layout but it works. I'd go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff D., FORT MCMURRAY

Liked: Cleanliness

Would book again instantly

Great location if you know Hilo!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best stay in Hilo Town

I absolutely loved our stay. It was homely and loved the colour scheme. Value for money and more.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Frequent flyer

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024