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

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Exterior
Beach towels
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 60 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Prince Kuhio Plaza. .This vacation home is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Port of Hilo and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Regal Prince Kuhio.
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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 Intl. Airport (ITO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Yes! We love kids!

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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-142-810-1120-01, TA-142-810-1120-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rainforest Bungalow Opening July 1st
Rainforest Bungalow Open With Restrictions
Rainforest Bungalow Sleeps 6 5 Mins. to Hilo
Rainforest Bungalow ✿ Open With Restrictions ✿
Come see Kilauea at Volcano National Park! Hilo
Come see Kilauea at Volcano National Park! Private vacation home

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Moore T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely a rainforest sound effects adventure. Family enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela p.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Edith T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

8/10 Good

Alicia H.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Kate G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful place! The property manager Summer was really nice. The rainforest sounds are soothing and unique. The bungalow could be amazing, but there are too many issues. The final straw was when I stepped on a frog in the middle of the night on my way to the bathroom, it was so gross. We packed up and quickly left the next morning, which was a day early. -Cleanliness was poor, looked like something spilled on the counter and down the side of cupboard. The floors were sticky, dirty when we arrived, I mean hairy cobwebs in most corners(and windows). This was our big vacay, so we tried to be positive and got over it. -There were so many geckos in the living space, which was fun at first, but then we started noticing the gecko droppings. Poop on the walls, floors, counter, on place-mats, on our luggage. This is no small issue as geckos can carry salmonella, and it’s disgusting. I understand geckos can get inside, and they are hard to keep out. We saw so many inside it seemed the host doesn’t even try to keep them out. They need to take this seriously and not treat it like a feature. -Listing issues. We bought food to cook on the bbq grill, but it didn’t exist. No laundry facilities. No deadbolt. There is a bathtub, but no fill spout, only a shower head. -The fancy ceiling fan in the master bedroom looks nice but is functionally inadequate. That might not sound like a big deal, but it made the difference between a warm sleep and a sweaty sleepless night.
Poop on floor
Poop on place-mat
Poop on counter
More poop on counter
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

We love the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zack M.

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

8/10 Good

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Audrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun with Frogs

We LOVED this place. It was magical! My kids and I loved staying in the screened in bedroom and hearing the coqui frogs at night. My husband was happy to have the master bedroom, which was a little quieter. We had enough space for all of us and our stuff to be comfortable, and enjoyed the treats and local bananas left for us! We didn't make full use of the kitchen, but it served our needs for the few meals and snacks we brought with us. It was a great location; never far from the locations in and around Hilo we wanted to visit, and yet was very quiet and felt like we had our own space in the rainforest. We also enjoyed chatting with Summer when our paths would cross in the shared driveway, and appreciated her local insights. Would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kansou Jr K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

cathy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Julee G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Dwayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rochelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Darryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo Big Island Adventure!

First off, the host was extremely responsive; we sent a question in the VRBO message app and she knocked on the door less than 30 seconds later. Location is fantastic; close to airport and volcano park and beaches and Alaska falls and Mauna Kea. Thé hours itself is quaint, comfortable and clean. The only thing to be aware of before booking is the « jungle » noises at night. Lots of birds and other noises all night long… I found it absolutely exotic and fun but can understand how some might not enjoy it as much. Most windows are screens only and do not have actual windows to block the sound.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

jay j.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Della F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy to find

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

8/10 Good

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Terry H.

Two suggestions for improvement

The lower bunk bed mattress needs replaced. It is completely worn out and this adult slept in a trench for three nights. Bathroom needs deep cleaning to include removing and replacing molded caulking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025