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! Come and enjoy!!
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. Hilo's Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo is the only U.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
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!
Richard V.
Jun 23, 2023
We loved this place. It had plenty of space for the 5 of us, it was in great condition, and it was decorated in a very fun way. The kitchen was also amazing, and the owners also had plenty of items for us to use on the beach (i.e. chairs, beach blankets, etc.). The neighborhood around the Rainbow Loft wasn't much to speak of, but it was in walking distance to some restaurants and grocery stores. If we ever stay in Hilo again, we would definitely choose this spot.
Alex L.
Apr 17, 2023
My daughter and I had a lovely week in the Somewhere Over the Rainbow Loft. The loft was clean, very well-equipped, and many thoughtful touches made us feel very welcome. The loft's location is great - all of downtown Hilo is within a walkable distance, and we were able to shop at the Farmers' Market and supermarkets on foot. Parking was easy, and getting to the Saddle Road was easy for our multiple trips to the Kona side. All in all, the Somewhere Over the Rainbow Loft was fantastic location for it, and we can't recommend it highly enough.
Bryan C.
Aug 03, 2022
The 2 story condo was immaculately clean. This was a great location for touring different waterfalls and botanical gardens. Volcanos National Park is a 45 minute drive from condo. The upstairs had AC, down stairs could get a little warm especially if cooking was done.
Bryan C.
Jul 19, 2022
The 2 story condo was immaculately clean. This was a great location for touring different waterfalls and botanical gardens. Volcanos National Park is a 45 minute drive from condo. The upstairs had AC, down stairs could get a little warm especially if cooking was done.
Ethan S.
Mar 19, 2022
This beautiful rental in the heart of downtown Hilo was well stocked and equipped for my wife, 20 year old son, and myself to enjoy our weeks vacation on the Big Island of Hawaii. Within walking distance to a variety of great shops, food, beaches, and such this was our rainbow paradise and home away from home. We traveled all over the island hiking, snorkeling, and even playing a round at each of the islands disc golf courses. Thanks to the owners for an amazing home base for our island adventures!!
Ethan S.
Mar 19, 2022
This beautiful rental in the heart of downtown Hilo was well stocked and equipped for my wife, 20 year old son, and myself to enjoy our weeks vacation on the Big Island of Hawaii. Within walking distance to a variety of great shops, food, beaches, and such this was our rainbow paradise and home away from home. We traveled all over the island hiking, snorkeling, and even playing a round at each of the islands disc golf courses. Thanks to the owners for an amazing home base for our island adventures!!
