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Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii

Holiday home in Keaau with kitchen and balcony

Whale House view on the corner of Kupaoa Road and Paradise Ala Kai

Whale Mural on side of house (Kupaoa Road)

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Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8169.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Hilo, HI

Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
‪28 min drive‬
Place, Port of Hilo
‪32 min drive‬
Place, Carlsmith Beach Park
‪37 min drive‬
Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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.

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Free WiFi

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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Prior approval is required for children under 12

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed inside the Whale House.

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.

Important information

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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

Property Registration Number GE-165-173-7600-01, TA-165-173-7600-01

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the ocean. University Theater and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

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
‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬19 min drive
‪Poppy - ‬12 min drive
‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) away.

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Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John T.

1 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful garden area and view. Spacious house

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUDY J.

29 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Barbara G.

31 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Elizabeth C.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Beth C.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Whale House

What a wonderful place to stay. My husband and me, brother and his wife and two kids loved our stay here. David was great at answering questions promptly. Everything was as expected. We loved the lanai and the easy walk to watch the waves. Everything was clean and comfortable. 10/10 highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

13 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property highly recommend

What an amazing property! Fantastic hosts, we did not want to leave. Loved the lanai with a beautiful view. We had 7 adults and it was perfect for our family while we visited family near by. We look forward to our next visit and will stay here again. Everything we could need was there to cook, relax, bike, do wash. Great home away from home. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. Aloha a ʻike hou kāua

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

7 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whale house stay

The house and property are beautiful. Plenty of room for our family of 6. Kitchen is well stocked. The lanai and the view from it is amazing! We saw numerous whales during our stay. So many extras like beach towels, snorkel gear, coolers, chairs, etc. that were available for our use was great. Only negative is the musty basement, but that's understandable with the high humidity and that it is not always in use.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Laura G.

14 Nov 2018

Would recommend and rent again!

Great property, only complaint was we had to climb in through an open window, no access keys were left, and the downstairs shower leaked into a room we didn’t use, only had 6 people, but if we had 8 people that wouldn’t have been good. Looks like the owners knew of the leak, carpet had been pulled up. Great for families and groups. Kitchen set up was good, the lanai just wonderful for eating meals.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charley S.

19 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Ann N.

29 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful setting with a beautiful views

We enjoyed a wonderful week with family at the Whale House. We spent most of our time at the house on the lanai, relishing the ocean views/breezes, sunrises, family meals/games or just relaxing in the hammock chairs. The kitchen was well-equipped for our family of eight. We appreciated the variety of beach equipment such as beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, snorkel gear and coolers. There was even sunscreen and bug spray! There were a number of bicycles available but they are not in the best condition, so they are only good for short rides around the neighborhood. Since we had four couples,, we used all four bedrooms and it was uncomfortable for the ones who did not have a bathroom.. The one bathroom on the lower level can only be accessed by going through the other bedroom. There is no common bathroom even on the main floor. The house is in a quiet neighborhood on the coast south of Hilo, so it is a 20-30 minute drive to most of the restaurants, stores and beaches Kona is a 2 hour drive across the island on a hilly two-lane highway. Overall, this was a lovely place to be all together in paradise.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

16 Aug 2025

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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.

14 Aug 2025

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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.

19 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lisa F.

30 June 2025

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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.

27 May 2025

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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

Trevor R.

18 Mar 2025

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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

Verified traveller

20 Nov 2024

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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

Madeleine G.

14 Oct 2024

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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.

23 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

kayla s.

23 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

5 Jan 2024

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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

18 Dec 2023

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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

8/10 Good

Kristil B.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical hawaii

We had the most amazing time at the whale house. The amenities were very helpful, the property was amazing and centrally located to many of the adventures we wanted to have. It was so nice to return to each day as a point of relaxation. The ONLY reason we said 4 stars overall was because as we were packing one of the stairs rotted out and my husband fell through and injured himself. The owners keep this place up kept, it was a screw that sheered off, nothing annyone could have predicted. The neighbors came running and were a great help, however the owner seemed more worried about his stairs than the guy who fell through them. I understand it was all kind of a crazy situation so we don’t always respond as expected. Otherwise I highly recommend this place. Everyone needs to visit the whale house!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

14 Nov 2023

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Wonderful whale house

Loved the balcony to watch the ocean. Plenty of space and exactly like pictures. Everything available you could ever need. Lovely stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

12 July 2023

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Whale House Love!

We loved our stay at this beautiful property! Everything was decorated beautifully & had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The outside area (deck and backyard) we’re out favorite places to enjoy. Our only wish is that we had stayed longer to enjoy it more! Great option for our family of 7 - plenty of space to accommodate everyone comfortably.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

John T.

John T.

10/10 Excellent

JUDY J.

The Whale House is beautiful!

JUDY J.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

All about the view

Barbara G.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Exceeded all of our expectations!

Elizabeth C.

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Love the Whale House

Beth C.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Beautiful Property highly recommend

Patricia D.

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Whale house stay

Diane K.

8/10 Good

Laura G.

Would recommend and rent again!

Laura G.

10/10 Excellent

Charley S.

Whale House Stay