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Terrace/patio
Sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81820 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Hobby Garden Hawaii
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keaau

This vacation home places you 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Pahoa Museum - 20 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 23 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 32 min drive - 22.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬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 $240/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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • 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
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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number GE-165-173-7600-01, TA-165-173-7600-01

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

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

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Keaau, close to Ha'ena Beach, Hobby Garden Hawaii, and Hawaiian Beaches Park.

Is there a spa available at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO), which is 18.5 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful. A nice relaxing stay. The grounds are beautiful. Air conditioning is only in the bottom half of the house. The house was very comfortable. My only suggestion is to bring purified water for the coffee maker. We were unable to make coffee the first evening and next morning until we bought some. One of the nicest VRBO properties I have stayed in. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian H., Pensacola

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the whale house with its great lanai, view, and water access. A lot of time and attention was spent on this property with a unique garden and probably the best equipped VRBO I’ve stayed in. We enjoyed it very much and would happily stay again!
Sunrise from the lanai
Directly in front of the home
Looking back from the water
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie Z.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Therese G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was beautiful and relaxing vacation. Saw 6 whales, and loved the garden and hammocks!
Sunrise from the porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amorette J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We fell in love with this home and property! It’s even better than the pictures! It was also very clean and organized. The hosts left lots of information and details for restaurants, activities, and anything else you may need. The neighborhood also felt very safe. We would definitely stay again! We did not want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was beautiful. The view was stunning! We enjoyed the gardens and private cliff access.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view and garden landscaping!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M., Woodbury, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely are in love with this home. The house is situated on top of hardened black lava. It is an incredibly special property. The large lanais overlooks the ocean, and the gardens are beautiful. We cooked several meals, and found the kitchen well equipped. All of us slept well, the bedrooms all have king beds. It's the perfect location to explore the Hilo area. Put on the Hawaiian rollercoaster song while on the road to the house; it is a paved road with smooth ups and downs, and soon our family would be oohing and ahhing all the way to the Whale House at the end of our excursions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved Whale House! The ocean views and sound of waves every day was spectacular and the proximity to so many of the sites that Hilo has to offer was wonderful. The only negative part of our stay was acclimating to the climate with limited air conditioning, which is a challenge for midwesterners who are used to a/c everywhere. So keep that in mind with this property (and many restaurants/shops throughout the area), and plan to be outside during the day enjoying the beautiful views and go swimming at the black sand beaches!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you’re thinking about it, do it!! Perfect location for day trips, everything is about 30 minutes away. Once here though you do not want to leave. Morning sunrises on the property with coffee were stunning. We looked forward to that everyday. Owner was quick to respond to needs/questions! Only complaint is house gets very warm, even with A/C split running but would still stay again. It was that wonderful! We just spent most of our time on the gorgeous front lanai! Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful garden area and view. Spacious house
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F., Payette, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation 2025

Beautiful property! Wishing we could have stayed longer. We enjoyed Hilo, the Volcanoes and the Black Sand Beach. The kids learned to snorkel using the equipment available at the house and had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L., Memphis, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoy the yard!

Nicely themed home with outstanding outdoor landscaping. Well stocked kitchen and ample space for the 7 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

All about the view

Met all of our needs. Wonderful porch with wonderful views. Had a decent stocked kitchen for meals, the scuba gear and beach towels on hand were helpful. Bikes could use some love. Wonderful hikes nearby property.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor R.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great place!

This place was very thought out and had everything you could need for an epic Hawaiian vacation. Quiet and beautiful setting. Peeper frogs all night to help you sleep. Gardens were cool and the ocean front was great for photos. Close enough to everything but felt like we got away! Great space for a family or small group.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUDY J.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Whale House is beautiful!

This is the fourth year that my friends and I have vacationed at The Whale House, and we've enjoyed every visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Whale of a House & Whale of a View!

Our group loved the Whale House! There were 5 adults in our group and we had plenty of room. The lanai is spacious with plenty of seating (loved the rocking chairs) and the view is truly spectacular. We stayed 4 nights at the WH and 10 nights on the island. Our best photos during our trip were taken from the WH lanai, the private lot across the street (for Whale House guests only), and on hikes just down the dead end road on the trails. The garden in back is lovely--but we spent most of our time out front to take in the amazing ocean views! The various pieces of local art throughout the home added a nice extra touch. We've stayed in a number of vacation rentals and none were as well appointed & stocked as this one--toiletries, TP, kitchen utensils, towels, detergent for the washer, games, books, beach towels, coolers, umbrellas, bikes, boogie boards, etc. House was very clean and beds were comfy with super soft sheets. As others have mentioned, the hosts have thought of everything to make your stay hassle free. Location is about 10-15 minutes from the closest grocery store & restaurants so plan accordingly. David the host was very responsive to questions before our stay and after we arrived. The key to the 3rd bedroom downstairs was not there at check-in but when I contacted the host, someone was there shortly thereafter with the key. If we are blessed to return to the Hilo area, we would stay at the Whale House again. Mahalo nui loa to our hosts!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded all of our expectations!

Beautiful property! Gardens are relaxing. Well stocked. The amenities were helpful! Bicycles, boogie boards, water shoes, ice chests, chairs, beach towels, to list a few. Really no need to leave the property. Beautiful home. Awesome vacation for our 4 generation family!! The view was spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine G., Dartmouth, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view

The Whale House was super clean when we arrived. The beds are very comfortable, especially the soft sheets. David and Chrystal have thought of everything! I loved the beautiful grounds. Every day we walked out to the ocean, and listened to the waves crashing. We have family on this side of the island, so they took us on many excursions. We ate at Kaleo’s in Orchidland twice. I highly recommend it. We took a day trip to the Kona side and enjoyed swimming at Hāpuna Beach. There is so much to see and experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at the Whale House

The Whale House is a beautiful property and was a great base for all of our adventures on the big island. Watching the sunrise over the ocean every morning was a special treat. The house is very well appointed, very clean, and the beds where all comfortable. The only suggestion from our party was about the downstairs suite. There is no A/C which wasn't a major issue temperature-wise but getting decent airflow required all of the windows to be open at night and coqui frogs were incredibly loud even with multiple fans running.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whale House Stay

The house was great with a superb location. It can be a bit hot inside the house in the late afternoon and early evening but we didn't care because we preferred to spend the whole evening out on the covered front deck watching the ocean. The house has lots of windows to let the breezes through and they provide a lot of fans if needed. The accompanying oceanfront lot across the street was also a great place to spend the mornings and evenings. The house had a lot of amenities that made the stay very pleasureable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kayla s.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Whale House near Hilo

Beautiful property with a mini rainforest in the back and surf crashing on the front. The wrap around deck is amazing. Interior is great with two bedrooms upstairs each with a private bath and two downstairs bedrooms. Note there is a separate entrance for the two lower level bedrooms. This is one of the best apportioned Vrbos I’ve stayed at. Beach gear including coolers and chairs, umbrellas for the rain, bug spray, card games, a full kitchen with pre frozen ice packs, and more. It’s clear that the hosts want their guests to be able to enjoy their stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Had the most wonderful time at the Whale House. We could have spent more time exploring the property. Loved the ocean front view and wandering through the gardens. Hosts were wonderful and am hoping to come back and visit again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T., Enfield, CT

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifully Special

The Whale house is stocked with everything you need, AND MORE!! The mural on the outside is only complimented by the consistant Hawaiian theme throughout the house, including the octapus in the lower bath. Most of the art is from Tiffany Prose, an amazing Hawaiian artist. Very comfortable home. The frogs are loud at night but did not hinder our rest. We spent most of our time on the deck looking out to the ocean. The chairs near the cliff were a bonus. We met a neighbor that was picking snails off the cliff, O'pee. Yummy. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023