At this holiday home, you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and 16.8 km (10.5 mi) from Pahoa Museum. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Keaau holiday home include Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center.
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 31.8 km
Coconut Island Park - 32 min drive - 34.4 km
Port of Hilo - 32 min drive - 36.3 km
Carlsmith Beach Park - 37 min drive - 39.0 km
Ha'ena Beach - 38 min drive - 26.9 km
Getting around
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min drive
Bite The Eye - 14 min drive
Poppy - 12 min drive
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - 19 min drive
Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - 12 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.
Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii
Located on a quiet peninsula just outside of Hilo, the Whale House is a stand-alone residence for one guest, family or group. Located in Kaloli Point where it is said it has the best weather on the Hilo side... some say better than Kona. A truly unique house built directly on top of an ancient lava flow. Unlike all other houses in the area, a tractor did not level the lava to build a structure. The Whale House is constructed entirely on original, untouched lava flow just yards from the Pacific Ocean.
The Whale House is a stand-alone house that is rented to only one guest, or guest group at a time. It boasts a huge wraparound lanai providing stunning ocean and garden views. This 1820 square foot house includes a full size kitchen with a dishwasher. Two identical Master Suites are on the second floor, each with comfortable king beds and private en-suite bathrooms. there are two additional bedrooms on the ground floor (each with a king bed). The two ground floor bedrooms shares a bathroom (located in the garden view bed room). Access to the main (2nd) floor from the ground floor is via the two outside stair ways. The Whale House also has a hot/cold outdoor bamboo enclosed shower to wash off the day's stresses. We have fruiting coconut palms, papayas, bananas and pineapples on the lush half acre property.
For your enjoyments, bicycles, a large gas BBQ, coolers, boogie boards, snorkel gears, hammocks, fishing gears and binoculars are provided free of charge for you to enjoy the trails, the neighborhoods and all that the big island has to offer. The wrap around Lanai offers quiet, lush garden or magnificent ocean views and cool trade wind breezes or for whale watching during their migrating season.
You may rent a single bedroom or all four, but either way, the house is never shared with strangers. One bedroom is $210/night. Each additional guest over 2 persons is an additional $30/night. However, if you are a party of 2 and want two separate rooms, it is going to be an additional $30/night. NOTE: due to the booking company's algorithms, the default booking occupancy is two occupants per room. If you need separate rooms (ie. 4 guests needing 3 rooms) you MUST message us either before or after booking so we can calculate the extra room charge separately. No matter what, only one guest or guest group stays at the house. There will be no other people to share the property. Un-rented rooms will be locked and you have access to everything else.
We (the owners) in rare instances and with prior notice, reserve the rights to occupy the empty lower floor bedrooms for upkeep or emergency maintenance purposes.
Feel free to take a look at our facebook page: Whale House Hawaii.
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Note from host: Smoking is not allowed inside the Whale House.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near the bay
Near the ocean
Things to do
Bicycles
Bodyboard
Golf
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking 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
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 1,820 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Our cancellation policy:
60 days - 100% refund minus admin fees
30 days -50% refund minus admin fees
29 days or less - no refund
*Admin fee - $100
Each bedroom holds 2 guests. There is an additional charge if you want to split your party into separate rooms (i.e 2 ppl 2 rooms, 4 ppl 3 rooms, etc
For children under 12, the Lanai is dangerous without strict supervision. Prior approval from host is required for children 12 years or younger.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Prior approval is required for children under 12
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed inside the Whale House.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number GE-165-173-7600-01, TA-165-173-7600-01
Property is also known as
Stunning Ocean Views Whale House Hawaii
Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii Keaau
Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii Private vacation home
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii?
The closest beach to Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii is Ha'ena Beach (4.7 km).
Does Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii?
No, Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii?