Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 663 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Check out the area

Keaau, HI

Ha'ena Beach31 min drive
Port of Hilo31 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)33 min drive
Carlsmith Beach Park36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

2 bedroom one bath Ohana Cottage. Pool, gardens
Nestled behind the main house, the two bedroom Ohana cottage comes with a carport, fully equipped kitchen and its own lanai with an ocean view.

The Ohana cottage has one room with a king-size bed, one room with a queen-size bed, and a queen-size pull-out couch in the living room. The Ohana will comfortably accommodate five people. Other amenities include cable television, DVD and CD player, games, washer and dryer, fully equipped kitchen, microwave and barbecue grill. The Ohana also features wireless internet connection. Children of all ages are welcome. Kitchen in main house is not shared.

Property manager

Erich and Suzy Zipse

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

We also have a 2 bedroom suite and a studio.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We are a no smoking property with a $200 fine

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: We also have a 2 bedroom suite and a studio.

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TA-081-449-6256-01, GE-081-449-6256-01

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Palace Theater and Lyman Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Keaau, HI

What's nearby

University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive
Ha'ena Beach - 31 min drive
Port of Hilo - 31 min drive
Rainbow Falls - 34 min drive
Carlsmith Beach Park - 36 min drive

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 19 min drive
Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 12 min drive
Subway - 18 min drive
Lemongrass Restaurant - 19 min drive
L & L Drive-Inn - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 3 mi (4.8 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 (19.5 km) away.

8.4

Very good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

1 Aug 2022

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

Family get away

A good location on the East side of the island. It was very clean. The property owners were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonas P.

5 Jan 2022

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

Great Place. Great Location

This property was exactly what we were looking for. Great location: short walk to the ocean, 1 hour to the volcano, 1 hour to our Zipline. Great Place: hosts were very friendly and accommodating, free light breakfast in the morning on the deck overlooking the ocean. Very clean. We will stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene K.

2 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful and Quiet

Thank you Erich and Susie for a beautiful weekend stay. We had a great time! The Jungle Cottage was perfect. It was set back on the property just enough for us to have privacy-peace and quiet- yet could still have fun-laughing, joking, being a little noisy. The continental breakfasts were perfectly delicious, and the pool was clean, refreshing, and fun! (We actually spent four hours just swimming). We wished we could have stayed longer and didn't want to leave; w will definitely come back. My one suggestion for you would be to include in your advertisement beautiful shots of the morning sunrises that your quests could view early in the morning (since you can't do sunsets) Thank you again for the great weekend, The Coconut Hat Holoholo Crew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Carey K., NYC

17 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Welcoming hosts.

Decently located for access to various sites. The bungalow was comfortable enough, but felt tight for a family of 4 and needs some updates. There was barely any space for putting clothing away. And the kitchen lacks some essentials (serving bowls, for ex.), but also felt crowded. Erich and Susie were very nice and welcoming. They bought the place a year ago and perhaps are instituting some upgrades (the couch a previous user complained about has since been upgraded with a comfortably new sleeper). But more upgrades could be made (new porch furniture would be great).

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Marti M.

22 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Near Volcano Natl Park.

The outdoor deck, grounds and covered parking were very nice. It was more like camping than a comfortable stay however. The original couches and cushions from 30 years ago (or more) are still there with holes etc. Decor has not been updated in 30-40 years. We found more than five bugs (looked like roaches) scurrying on countertops. Ledges above doors never dusted and we found this out because my daughter locked bedroom door and could not get out for an hour! Drain in tub is very slow. Breakfast consisted of bagels, fruit and juice, no protein. Good coffee and nice water cooler for guest use. Owners are super friendly and communicative. but I was so uncomfortable sleeping on old mattresses and sitting on couches that I had to put a sheet over the couch, My flight was delayed and we were not able to stay the first night but $ not refunded. Nice people, but couch is not sleepable if you have another person.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Erich and Suzy Zipse

Suzy is a retired teachers aid who spent many years supporting kids K though 3rd grade. She spends her time exploring the Islands, snorkeling and enjoying the islands rain forests. She is well known for her wonderful breakfasts at the B&B. Erich is a retired real estate investor who specialized in rehabilitating commercial property. He spends his time maintaining the B&B, SCUBA diving, bike riding and reading.

Slash, the B&B tuxedo cat, is the official greeter cat and butler. He loves greeting our guests and welcoming them to our rain forest home and watching the waves break from the lanai.

Why they chose this property

The minute we saw Ala Kai B&B we knew it was our dream home. It is located in an amazing rain forest with tropical gardens across from the street from the ocean. The main home has a wrap around lanai (porch) that is ideal for social gatherings where we can watch whales, dolphins and turtles. The Ohana Cottage is quiet, private and located in a manicured garden.

What makes this property unique

Ala Kai Bed and Breakfast offers a unique experience on the rugged Puna Coast in one of the best neighborhoods in East Hawaii. Hike Kaloli Point, stunning Shipment Beach, lava fields. Visit the amazing Red Road and warm pools and black Sand Beaches. Drive Governments Beach Road to see verdant rainforest on the beaches. Dine in quaint Pahoa at Keleao's for excellent food and old Hawaii ambiance. Visit the Volcanoes National Park and fern forests. Hilo has excellent dinning and snorkeling. There is nearby botanical gardens and zoo. Relax by our pool filled with the softest rainwater. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast on the Main House Lanai. We have snorkel gear available.