one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo

Hilo, Hawaii
$139 avg/night
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 600 Sq Ft (56 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Concierge Services Housekeeping (on Request)
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Gwendolyn

    Submitted Mar 27, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    This quirky little apartment was perfect for us. Parking is on the street but we did not have a problem finding a spot. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen had everything. We enjoyed our stay. The host was very responsive too. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Linda

    Submitted Feb 18, 2026

    Stayed Feb 4, 2026

    What a cute spot. Old Hawaii style with lots of happy colors. Nice and clean. Well equipped kitchen area for such a tiny place. Great value. And the Hidden Nene speakeasy across the street was a great surprise hangout.

  • Robert

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 10, 2026

    Funky, convenient, comfortable, we like it better than the new first class hotel we moved to

  • Nida

    Submitted Dec 26, 2025

    Stayed Dec 17, 2025

    Good location. They were nice to allow us to check out a bit later. Will definitely stay here again.

  • Robert

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Mar 11, 2025

    Perfect location, perfect accommodations, big kitchen - lots of room. Center of everything in Hilo. Perfect place with great Air Conditioning and awesome host.

  • Chad

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    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

  • Joseph

    Submitted Oct 30, 2023

    Stayed Oct 26, 2023

    Major road construction, 6p to 6a. No mention whatsoever by the host. Poor communication. Funky cat smell. Running out of characters but the list is long.

  • Gene

    Submitted Mar 20, 2023

    Stayed Mar 11, 2023

    This place fit exactly what I was looking for. It was conveniently located in the heart of Hilo, had wonderful amenities such as kitchen, laundry, fast hot water, free internet, Alexa music on demand, toaster, toaster oven, coffee maker & filters, refer, air conditioner, stove top, pots & pans, dishes & utensils, and more. As long as your not looking for a fancy hotel suite far away from city noises, then this fits the bill. The older, quirky construction reminded me a bit of staying in a tree fort, with a tilted floor, a low-hanging beam, and a very small restroom entry door width and packing tape sealing some of the floor molding to the wall, but I was very willing to accept those aspects for the lower room rate $. We enjoyed my 8-night stay very much, and we would definitely stay there again.

  • Terri

    Submitted Feb 23, 2023

    Stayed Feb 17, 2023

    Weird layout of apartment. Shower had hair in it and bed had cobwebs hanging above us. Location is downtown with lots of homeless around.

  • james

    Submitted Dec 6, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Good location if you want to see downtown Hilo. Pretty noisy at night as a night club right next door has a drag show that went until 12 am,

  • Joy F.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Mar 25, 2026

    It's a little old apartment that's been cleverly well-appointed for guests, with several huge mirrors adding to a sense of spaciousness. The kitchen is small but has everything you need to cook a simple meal: a one-burner hotplate, a microwave, some kind of big toaster oven, a blender, utensils, big fridge and freezer.... With the Hilo farmer's market, the KTA supermarket and a natural food store all a one-minute walk away, we were inspired to do some cooking even though there are so many good restaurants within easy walking distance too. Everything worked. The host was very responsive. This was our second stay here and we hope to return to this, our Hilo home!

  • Katharine M.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2026

    Stayed Dec 1, 2025

    Very cute spot with great views! Close to lots of restaurants/shops and adventures.

  • Jeannine C.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    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!

  • David L.

    Submitted Feb 26, 2026

    Stayed Feb 22, 2026

    Great host, very accommodating, close to Rueben’s Mexican Cafe; Excellent Authenic food!Great location!!!

  • Eugene C.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2026

    Stayed Feb 14, 2026

    My schedule was crazy. Access was easy. Everything was great. Location was great.

  • sharon s.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 15, 2026

    This funky apartment had everything we needed for our three nights stay in Hilo. Great location, walking to shops, restaurants, and eventsHighly recommend!

  • Cathy H.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 2026

    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.

  • Peggy U.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2025

    Stayed Dec 15, 2025

    Everything was great!

  • Joseph K.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    great accommodations and ideal location. no parking onsite but was able to find street parking a block away.

  • Jeff B.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    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.

  • Derek D.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    I had a wonderful time staying at this loft! Michele was a very kind a responsive guest. Location is great! Would recommend.

  • Jennifer H.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 8, 2025

    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.

  • Nicole M.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    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.

  • Nicole T.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    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.

  • Melissa S.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 11, 2025

    Bssic accommodation with all of the necessary amenities. Bathroom layout is goofy but functional. Location is great.

  • Wendy G.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    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

  • Miles T.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 3, 2025

    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.

  • Terry A.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2025

    Stayed Feb 11, 2025

    This property should not be listed. There’s too many fire hazards, and dangerous.

  • John T.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    Clean, comfortable, good location

  • James B.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed Nov 12, 2024

    Great location downtown in Hilo.Funky layout but it works. I'd go there again.

  • Cliff D.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Great location if you know Hilo!

  • Helen S.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    I absolutely loved our stay. It was homely and loved the colour scheme. Value for money and more.

  • Shelby M.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    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.

  • Jordan d.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    This was the cleanest and best managed place we’ve ever rented! The host was great about communicating and everything was clear. Far better than a hotel. We loved all the extra amenities and care the host put into the property. Close to beaches and great for walking around. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone else staying in the area. We were sad to leave and hope to stay there again soon.

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