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Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)

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Beach
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
TV
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM
The price is $125
$212 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28

Explore the area

Map
Kehena Beach, HI
  • Popular LocationKehena Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPohoiki Beach20 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)53 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.

Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)

********HAWAII TA-042-418-7904-01****************************
Aloha, come swim with our friendly dolphins at Kehena Beach - all year long!
Whales are here during winter months and can be seen and heard from shore.

You will love The Whale House @ Kehena Beach.
This unit sleeps up to 3-4. It has 1 bedroom w/ a queen bed and a comfortable leather sofa bed ( double bed sized) in the living room, fully equipped kitchen w/ large refrigerator, oven, utensils, plates, glasses/cups, blender, coffee maker w/ coffee, pots/ pans, microwave, full bath, lanai, laundry room and more.
This is a deal considering the beautiful stretch of oceanfront land in this area.
This cottage is one of three on the estate. Please check out our comment book!!!
We keep a book in the house to capture customers comments that are made about our place and how we can improve our accommodations. It is FULL of messages just like this!

1) Susan And Andre...We had a wonderful time here! The patio overlooks the ocean and we saw whales jumping and crashing right in front of us! The cottage is located on the beautifully lush Red Road and is very convenient to the cool town of Pahoa and also a short drive to Hilo. There is an awesome black sand beach directly across from the cottage and a farmers market at the end of the road (west end I believe) that was one of my favorite activities. Local vendors, music, food, dancing - farmers market was definitely a highlight. We would absolutely stay here again.

2) Thank You so much, the past 3 nights in the cottage have been FANTASTIC! I realy look forward to coming back to visit.

3) Very nice cottage! We really enjoyed! Two thumbs up! We will recommend this place for sure!
The Whale House is located in one of the most beautiful places on earth - Kehena Beach, on The Big Island of Hawaii. There are actually 4-5 black sand beaches in the area to chose from. (Kehena Beach, Mackenzie Beaches and sea caves, Kaimu and Kapoho Beach ( must hike to ).

Our spacious cottage is one of the closest cottages to Kehena Beach on Kalapana-Kapoho Rd (aka) State HWY 137.. Our cottage also has a washer & dryer, FREE Super fast WI-FI internet, land line w/ free long distance, Direct TV, flat screen TV w/ Netflix, tile floors, outdoor rock or gas BBQ’s and typical household amenities that give you the feeling that 'you are at home
It doesn't get much better than this.
It also has an ocean view from every room in the house, including the bathroom.

If you are interested in Yoga, we are situated 3 doors down from Ramashalla, located here on 'The Red Road'.

Many people come to Hawaii to visit Volcano National Park - home of Kilauea and the periodic lava flows just a short distance from us. There are also Hawaiian jungles, tropical rain forests, beautiful coastal views, geothermically heated ponds at Pohoiki Beach, can snorkel at Kehena/ Pohoiki (when water is calm) , surfing at Pohoiki Beach, whale watching w/ dolphins that migrate to the warm Hawaiian waters from Alaska. You can often see them from our lanai off our beautiful coast - in the Kehena Beach area. Many of my tenants have told us that they were able to swim w/ the dolphins and you can too!

This is the place for water lovers - you should see the spectacular ocean view & sunrise over the south pacific from our lanai - where you may want to eat your breakfast!!

Also, did you know that we have the newest black sand beaches in the world? These were created by the recent volcanic eruption and are now the most popular beaches in Puna. You can easily navigate all of these places from the cottage in Kehena Beach.

For those of you who are seeking night time entertainment, check out 'Uncles Outdoor Hawaii Bar' if you want to sip a beer, listen to live Hawaiian music, eat great food and enjoy a farmers market at the same time.

In addition, Volcanoes National Park is just a 45-60 minute drive.

You are also close to the lava viewing area, KaMauna Caves ( large lava tubes) , coastal tide pools, snorkeling, fishing areas, Akaka, Kahuna and Rainbow Falls, Boiling Pots, hiking, Farmers Market (1/2 block away), Space Community Arts Center, Keck Observatory, Kilauea , Uncles Bamboo Tiki Bar w/ live music, cafes, food markets, Volcanoes Nat'l Park and so much more - are just 10-45 minutes away.

My mission is to make sure that you have what you need to make your visit a happy, and memorable experience ! This is also a great place to relax and enjoy nature. Many people come to Kehena Beach to 'get away from it all and breath clean air, eat great food, soak up the sunshine, exercise, commune with nature, and meet some wonderful people. So come and find out 'what the aloha spirit really is'. We invite you to come truly is one of the most beautiful places on earth.

You will love this place !


Property manager

Andre and Susan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 550 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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-042-418-7904-01, TA-042-418-7904-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Pahoa

This cottage is located in Kehena Beach Estates, a neighborhood in Pahoa, and is in a rural area and by the ocean. Mackenzie State Park and Kehena Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pohoiki and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Kehena Beach - 1 min walk
  • The Point - 3 min drive
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive
  • Pohoiki Beach - 20 min drive
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalapana uncle Roberts awa bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Uncle's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Karuna Foods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kalapana Lava Boat Tour - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dosa Mama - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)?

As of Jun 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) on Jun 27, 2024 start from $125.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) located?

Located in Kehena Beach Estates, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kehena Beach, The Point, and SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center. Star of the Sea Painted Church and Mackenzie State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
Really liked staying here. Beautiful location and a very well furnished, cozy lil place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boyd G., Eriksdale, MB Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Clean quiet property near the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Love Love This Place
The Whale House was simple and perfect. Exactly what we needed, quiet, clean and the host was extremely easy to work with. We will stay here again. You can hear the ocean, the view is beautiful and the kitchen was great for cooking meals. So many state parks down the road on both sides. Love it!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location.
Loved the location. The house was really nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Whale house @ Kehena Beach
Clean, easy check in. Owners were very quick to respond and very accommodating when our plans changed. We really enjoyed our stay, nice place to decompress.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Heaven
This little cottage by the sea was just what we wanted. Beautiful early morning wake-up calls from the birds and geckos and the sounds of the waves. Night is especially amazing as the stars are bright. Loved the black sand beach and chatting with locals. Close to everything. Really hope we can visit again soon. Thanks Andre and Susan for a wonderful week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great big island stay
Loved the whale house, cute little kitchen, lots of beautiful flowers and a walk across the street to Kehena Beach, which we liked more than Pohoiki Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place to stay right by the ocean. Peaceful and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kehena Whale House
We enjoyed our stay at the Whale House. Though we were across the street from the shore we could see the ocean from the lanai. Everything was clean and comfortable. Although it was a bit of a scramble to get there, the black sand beach was lovely. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail M., EVERGREEN, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Kehena Beach Hideaway
The house was really clean and in a great location to enjoy Kehena beach which is just across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
My family and I were only on the Big Island for two days but this property was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M., Blaine, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint chalet
We stayed in one of three chalets/cabins on the property: They are very well situated for exploring the area and right across the road from the black sand Kehena Beach. The owners were very responsive and also assisted with tips on what to do. The hot pools at a beach nearby are worth a visit, as is the newly formed black sand beach in the other direction. There is a very well stocked small grocery store about 5 minutes drive away. Well situated for a visit to the Hawaiian National Volcanoes Park. A beautiful and varied area well worth a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID H., Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Sand Cottage
Nice clean property right across street from the black sound beach. Plan your meals as stores are 8-9 miles away in Pahoa.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Oceanside stay
Wonderful stay with easy access to a gorgeous black sand beach . Highly recommend! Clean cottage with plenty of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walburga M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
This was an absolutely lovely location. Hosts were amazing. The property was great. I would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage
Photos are very accurate. Comfortable with beach access across the street. It's a little bit of a climb but not to bad. Very lush grounds. Beautiful flowers.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle charm
Charming and f red rustic. Location’s proximity to the Black Sand Beach was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Ginger F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very uncomfortable sleeper futon.
I was embarrassed to have my friend try to sleep on the living area sleeper futon. The bed was like sleeping on a rubber mattress. Sheets would not stay on. 2nd night she used the comforter from the bedroom for padding but still the sheets would stay on and I was cold without the comforter. Love the little cottage but will never stay there again with another person needing that "bed". Very disappointed since I asked in advance about that bed. It needs a thick mattress pad and seriously fitted sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom M., Whitehorse, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
What is Not to Love?
There really is nothing but positive comments I can make about the property, the owners, or the location. My only regret is that we didn't plan to stay long enough. The photos are correct; the unit looks fine from the outside, but it is gorgeous inside with everything anyone would need. I have stayed in the area before and know my way around so it was easy to find the rental and navigate around, nevertheless Susan was very thorough with her directions and tips which were great because there is a lot more going on in the area than it seems. Kehena beach was great, easier to get down to the second time. The surf was pretty high so be careful. In summary who could ask for anything more?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay...wonderful kitchen and AC
Long and yhe short of it, great spot for the southeast portion of the island. We stayed for two nights at the Whalehouse at Kehana Beach. Easy instructions, easy check-in and out, clean quiet spot with full kitchen. Having AC was heavenly and Direct TV as well as a Roku TV in the main bedroom. Read the listing so you understand the sleeping situation-queen bed and nice pull-out couch. Also a really nice recliner and you can see and hear the ocean from the main living area and kitchen. Only thing I did not realize, Kehena Beach isn't much if you're looking for a typical large beach to relax on/run on/swim at but the owners provided a ton of information on where to visit and other beaches to snorkel or swim at and other sightseeing opportunities in the area. Nice stay, will probably be back next time we visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to relax
We got in late after a flight delay and was already notified by the owners to pick up our immediate needs as everything would have been closed. The location was great for us, we enjoyed the nearby black sand beaches and hot ponds. The cottage was perfect for the two of us, clean and well stocked. All locals we talked to were friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed the frogs nightly serenade.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway getaway
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Whale house. The place was clean and inviting with a homey vibe. It was nice to return to after long days of exploring this side of the island. The little beach across the road was interesting and had more traffic during the weekend, but the frogs and pounding surf drowned out most of the activity. Overall we had a great stay and would recommend it, especially for those who want to be off the beaten path. Thanks to our hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutie Pie Jungle Bungalow
The cottage was lovely and comfortable. Andre and Susan left us a couple beach towels so we did not have to schlepp from home. After a long flight and having stopped in Hilo for 5 days of groceries we ended up in the dark trying to find our way. We had been to Kapoho many times but not this far south on the highway. Highly recommend getting there before darkness sets in!. So happy to have ice when we arrived because after that 14 hour ordeal to get there we were ready for a cocktail. Thanks you two for the ice! For swimming, my husband opted out of the black sand beach and instead we drove a quick 13 miles to Pahoa to the community pool to swim. Very nice, big pool. For future visitors, Walmart in Hilo can save you a ton of money for staples. They don't have much in the way of fresh fruit, poultry or meat but staples they have. There is a Safeway right behind Walmart for meat/poultry/fish. There was more traffic on the road in front of the cottage than we could have imagined. All we could figure was that since the other road to Kapoho was shut down, a lot of residences must be using 'our' road to get to work - be aware of that if you arrive with little ones because drivers sometimes fly down that road. Only suggestion I have is to provide a step stool somewhere (in one of the lower empty cabinets?) because a shorty like myself has a tough time reaching the glasses in the upper cabs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Such a charming and relaxing stay 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of HEAVEN!
The photos do not do this place justice. It was perfect. We travelled with 2 teenagers, and an airmattress was provided for a more comfortable sleep. We had no issues with laundry, hot water, access, or most importantly- peace. It was amazing. We would abolutely recommend! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022