Rain Forest Hideaway-Cozy, Private & Beautiful Studio in Hilo Beach Neighborhood
About this apartment rental
We fully remodeled and upgraded what was already a popular vacation rental in Summer 2018. Details below: Here is a unique retreat, set in the charming and historical Hilo beach neighborhood of Keaukaha, that feels like the old Hawaii. Large and luxurious studio with full bath and private covered lanai. Property is across the street from the ocean & surrounded by the rainforest. Beautiful room with comfy queen bed, HD Smart TV, full HD cable with Netflix (etc.) and high speed WiFi. Kitchenette includes small refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. Clean, comfy and relaxing. Originally built as an artist studio, the 'Ohana has just been (2018) completely remodeled and transformed into a perfect get-away. It's separate from the main house (basically a guest cottage) and very private. There are lots of large windows, all facing the rain forest. We added more space (higher ceilings and a little more square footage), a new private covered lanai off the back, new flooring, windows, custom kitchenette, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, etc. It maintains that old Hawaii feel but everything is nice and new. The kitchenette has custom cabinets & a granite counter. You can eat indoors at the bistro table or out on the covered lanai and enjoy the sounds and colors of the forest. • Walking distance to ocean and Hilo's best beach parks for snorkeling, swimming, tide pools, sea turtles, kayaking and whale watching (in winter) • Beautiful rainforest/garden setting and views. • Remodeled July 2018, approximately 350 square feet plus lanai • Full bath (shower, sink, toilet) • Ceiling fan • Tastefully decorated • Large comfy new queen bed, 100% cotton sheets • Just 10 minutes to downtown Hilo • Beach gear available for use: towels, chairs, mats, boogie board • Sunny part of Hilo • Two private deck/lanais attached to Ohana Just a short walk to the ocean. There are beach parks within 5 minutes of this property including Carlsmith Beach Park, Leleiwi Beach Park and the popular Richardson's Beach Park with black sand. Hilo Town is home to one of the best Farmer's Markets in Hawai'i and some of the best restaurants around. Yummy dining options, shopping, gateway to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, orchid orchards, waterfalls, rainforest, golf, zip lining, hiking, and more. We are happy to share our knowledge about where to go and what to do while on the Big Island. We also own a popular vacation rental in Volcano, Hawaii, VRBO #756303 and one in Klamath Falls, Oregon, VRBO #2406940. Hawaii State Tax ID numbers: GE 138-641-6128-01 TA 138-641-6128-01
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
££££
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(143 Reviews)
8.0
The place is cute, clean and comfortable. Very nice for a short stay. The outdoor spaces are very inviting.
Lots of road noise, screaming neighbors, dogs barking at all hours and the frogs go all night you will love them or hate them, owner fortunately provided ear plugs.
10.0
Rain Forest hideaway was a perfect spot for my husband and I.
It was clean, uncluttered but had everything we required for our stay. The surrounding garden is beautiful!
As mentioned by the owners, the frogs are noisy but we ended up looking forward to listening to their chorus every evening.
The location is close to town, the airport, grocery and other stores. The beautiful beaches and parks are a very short walk away. Cathy was very quick to respond to our questions. Otherwise, it was a very private location.
We highly recommend Rain Forest hideaway for a “big island” stay.
10.0
Host was super nice and property was beautiful! Highly recommend!
5.0
This is the second time we have stayed at this lovely unit. It’s a great location for easy access to the beaches and activities of Hilo. The unit is very comfortable with all amenities including beach going items. Highly recommended with easy to work with hosts. Thank you!!
5.0
I had a great stay in this very private room. Although attached to the house, it was completely private and I had my own patio for enjoying my morning tea in private with the birds and palm trees. The unit was very well laid out and very clean and comfortable. I would recommend to friends who may travel here. Good size for one or two! Great hosts and gorgeous property.
5.0
Loved everything about the place, location, owners, etc etc.
Cannot say enough about it!
Highly recommended!
5.0
We like the cleanliness, the amenities were great and closeness to the beach. I lived in Puerto Rico years ago and so the coqui were a treat for me. We very much enjoyed being there and would come again.
5.0
A very inviting place to stay. Location is great and very easy to get into. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Hilo. Only negative and only my preference, is that it doesn't have a washer & dryer on site for use especially since it's hard for items to air dry due to the wetness. But truly nice space inside & out.
5.0
A beautiful clean relaxed studio perfect for two! Lovely lush plants all around. Thoughtful amenities and generous use of beach equipment. We loved it here and will definitely return!!
5.0
We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in Hilo. Cathy and Jeff were gracious hosts who made sure we had what we needed and were quick to communicate. The location to local spots was excellent for our excursions - farmer's market, Carlsmith Beach, Volcanoes National Park. It was also the perfect spot to relax in the morning with coffee or wind down in the evening after a long day out. Coming from a city, we loved falling asleep to the coqui frogs at night and waking up to rain a few mornings; such a nice break from the sound of traffic. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a getaway in Hilo.
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there!
5.0
We enjoyed the spotlessly clean
well organized simplicity of this little Ohana! Very private lanai off the living area afforded us peaceful ams and pms after returning from our travels of the day. Very much appreciated the excellent coffee beans provided, along with local juices.
Enjoyed chatting briefly with Jeff, sorry to have missed Cathy. Would absolutely return again in the future!
5.0
This property is precisely as described: a "studio" apt. adjacent to the owners' main house. It has its own entrance; and we always had the sense that we were in our own space.
There's no air conditioning, but we didn't feel much that we missed that, despite the definite humidity of the area and of the time we were there, early April. The coqui frogs are certainly present, but we didn't mind them at all: some background sound is nice in a residential neighborhood. (There occasionally was a neighborhood dog barking, which the owners could of course do nothing about; and we have a thing about that, which others might not.)
The location is handy to a lot of things we wanted to see and do, so during the week we were there we were able to use it as a base to explore most everything on the north, east, and south sides of the island. We got to Kona but spent very little time there, on the west.
One suggestion: for 2 people, a 10-12 cup coffee-maker is not especially efficient. It's difficult to make 3 cups, for instance, in a larger machine such as this. Adding a 3-cup or similar coffee maker would be perfect.
Overall, however, we recommend this unit highly.
5.0
The property was great - really beautiful yard and lanai, comfortable bed, very nice set-up. This was a perfect base for outings to Volcanoes National Park as well as the nice waterfalls and hikes around Hilo. The coqui frogs are undeniably loud, but they really added to the rain forest feel of the spot - and, at least for us, were a great way to fall asleep. Thanks Cathy and Jeff for sharing this great place.
5.0
We enjoyed this modern and peaceful little apartment. Beautiful gardens and away from the bustle. Short drive to good restaurants and the owners were very nice. There’s plenty of beach stuff to use if you want it and pretty convenient to Volcanoes National Park for amazing hiking!
5.0
This is a very cute unit. Everything was very clean. We were close to town in hilo but tucked in an area that felt very safe. Be prepared to hear frogs. We loved that though! We highly recommend this place!
5.0
Cathy and Jeff’s place in Hilo was the perfect choice for my husband and me. The space was immaculate, inviting and comfortable. We were out and about during the day and appreciated coming back each evening to relax and enjoy the sounds of the coqui frogs. When we return to Hilo, which we will, this will be our place of choice!
5.0
This was our second time staying at this cottage. We had another wonderful time, want to keep coming back!
5.0
Pros: The place is a beautiful and peaceful as per the pictures.
-Loved the small jungle enclosed patio-felt very private.
-The place was clean and the bed was comfortable.
-On a dead end road, so not much traffic noise
-Close to Richardson's Park-great snorkeling (go right/south, don't go to the other ones to the north)
-Excellent supply of beach/snorkeling equipment
Cons:
-The place is about 10-15 minutes from Hilo, so there is a drive to get to restaurants.
-Mini fridge has a very small freezer-barely cold enough to make ice
-The place does not have A/C so it got pretty warm. Cooled down by 10-10;30 with three fans
-The Coqui frogs are fun but very noisy. They do quiet down after a few hours at night, but then you can hear other noises (rare road noise, rare neighbor music, rare planes flying into the nearby airport).
4.0
Owner was very nice, frogs were very loud
4.0
review
Owner was very nice, frogs were very loud
5.0
Perfect Rainforest Retreat
Everything about this charming studio was perfect! We especially appreciated the private, quiet lanai out back- listening to the rain while having a cup of (fresh beans!) coffee. It's cozy and adorable. And so close to Hilo's best beaches!! We loved every minute.
5.0
Excellent!! Highly recommend.Great location !
5.0
This was a lovely studio apartment attached to the house, but very quiet and private! Super clean and surrounded by beautiful gardens! It had everything we needed to eat a simple breakfast and prepare lunches for hiking, 30 minutes for Volcano National Park and 10 minutes from town (loved the Wednesday Hilo farmer's market!) Nice beaches nearby and chairs/beach towels provided. So easy to book. Thank you!
10.0
Excellent!! Highly recommend.Great location !
5.0
Review
Excellent!! Highly recommend.Great location !
5.0
All the stars. Easy hosts, fins to borrow, clean lovely space. What more could anyone want?
5.0
Beautiful property, great location, clean and bright room with private screen porch for relaxing. Would stay again.
5.0
Perfect
All the stars. Easy hosts, fins to borrow, clean lovely space. What more could anyone want?
5.0
Hilo Hideaway
Beautiful property, great location, clean and bright room with private screen porch for relaxing. Would stay again.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. Felt like we were in a rainforest but still close to town
5.0
Cozy tropical retreat
We enjoyed our stay. Felt like we were in a rainforest but still close to town
5.0
Lovely Hilo cottage
We spent 4 nights at this Hilo property. Everything was as advertised - easy access location, well furnished accommodation, rain forest feel and excellent hosts. Cathy and Jeff were very helpful in any questions we had about the unit and the Hilo area. Strong 5 stars!
5.0
This property is located in a beautiful, green and lush location. The room looks just like the picture-bright and cheerful and open to the beauties of the outdoors. The owners are very nice and helpful. They've created such a beautiful space to relax and hear the peaceful sounds of nature, like the croqui frogs. This is located just a couple of minutes by car from Carlsmith Beach Park in Hilo, where there is swimming, snorkeling and sea-turtle watching. The owners have some beach chairs and other assorted items you need to go to the beach. One night, we took the chairs and sat on the beach and watched the waves roll in. We highly recommend this beautiful property and would love to stay there again.
5.0
Peaceful, Tropical Paradise
This property is located in a beautiful, green and lush location. The room looks just like the picture-bright and cheerful and open to the beauties of the outdoors. The owners are very nice and helpful. They've created such a beautiful space to relax and hear the peaceful sounds of nature, like the croqui frogs. This is located just a couple of minutes by car from Carlsmith Beach Park in Hilo, where there is swimming, snorkeling and sea-turtle watching. The owners have some beach chairs and other assorted items you need to go to the beach. One night, we took the chairs and sat on the beach and watched the waves roll in. We highly recommend this beautiful property and would love to stay there again.
5.0
Loved our stay ❤️
5.0
Beautiful Oasis
Loved our stay ❤️
5.0
This lovely suite is next to the main house in a lovely, private setting. It is bright and light, with large windows all around. The feeling is almost like being in a treehouse because the windows look out over lush, tropical plants. The suite is spacious and immaculate. The main shopping area in Hilo is only about a 10-minute drive. We very much enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Light, airy, tropical
This lovely suite is next to the main house in a lovely, private setting. It is bright and light, with large windows all around. The feeling is almost like being in a treehouse because the windows look out over lush, tropical plants. The suite is spacious and immaculate. The main shopping area in Hilo is only about a 10-minute drive. We very much enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Very clean and comfortable. Loved the private back deck.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Hilo?
The average price for a rental in Hilo is £118 per night. This rental is £9 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rain Forest Hideaway-Cozy, Private & Beautiful Studio in Hilo Beach Neighborhood. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Rain Forest Hideaway-Cozy, Private & Beautiful Studio in Hilo Beach Neighborhood pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Rain Forest Hideaway-Cozy, Private & Beautiful Studio in Hilo Beach Neighborhood?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony / patio, and tv.
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