Title: Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii Vacation home in Keaau with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii ![Terrace/patio - Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33742500/33742403/18ed90e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33742500/33742403/8e54fd98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun loungers, beach towels - Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33742500/33742403/93f8a63d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33742500/33742403/802554e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33742500/33742403/19f15979.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a quiet peninsula, the Whale House offers serene ocean and garden views from its wraparound lanai. This unique house is built directly on top of an ancient lava flow, boasting two Master Suites with king beds and private en-suite bathrooms, plus two additional bedrooms sharing a bathroom. Enjoy bicycles, BBQs, boogie boards and snorkel gear to explore the big island. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81820 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89600000/89594100/89594088/b0b0eae9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing Gardens - Peaceful Retreat w/Panoramic Ocean Views Laupahoehoe - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=89594088&PinnedHotelID=89594088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73740000/73732500/73732488/e6f73cae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OCEAN FRONT 2bd/rm Townhome New Remodel Ocean and Sunset Views AC Pickleball! 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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 Pets not 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 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 Property Registration Number GE-165-173-7600-01, TA-165-173-7600-01 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### 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 ## About the area Located in Keaau, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the ocean. Port of Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Ha'ena Beach. Hobby Garden Hawaii 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. [Visit our Keaau travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Keaau.dx11873) [View more Vacation homes in Keaau](https://www.expedia.ca/Keaau-Private-Vacation-Homes.d11873-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.61790%2C-154.94702&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LH0ARh1NDEXR8ncdsBHrsEgiJcI=) Hilo, HI ### What's nearby - ![Reeds Bay Beach Park is located on Banyan Drive, Hilo, big island of Hawaii.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160347/6566b2dc-7b27-4b3f-8556-449352841bcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of Hilo 32 min drive \- 36.3 km - Hobby Garden Hawaii 11 min drive \- 5.7 km - Kilauea Caverns of Fire 24 min drive \- 26.5 km - University of Hawaii at Hilo 28 min drive \- 30.7 km - Hilo Shopping Center 28 min drive \- 31.8 km ### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) 32 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 19 min drive - Kaleo’s Bar & Grill 12 min drive - Bite The Eye 14 min drive - The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 19 min drive - Poppy 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii? ### What time is check-out at Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii? ### Where is Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning Ocean Views - Whale House Hawaii Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 63 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### John T. Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful garden area and view. Spacious house ##### John T. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan L. May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoy the yard! Nicely themed home with outstanding outdoor landscaping. Well stocked kitchen and ample space for the 7 of us. ##### Jonathan L. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor R. Mar 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Trevor R. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara G. Mar 31, 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. ##### Barbara G. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey M. Jan 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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!! ##### Stacey M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth J. Nov 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Beth J. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. Oct 21, 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. ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madeleine G. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Madeleine G. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charley S. Jun 19, 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. ##### Charley S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine W. Jun 23, 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. ##### Katherine W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kayla s. May 23, 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! ##### kayla s. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen T., Enfield, CT Dec 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Karen T. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristil B. Nov 26, 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! ##### Kristil B. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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!!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa F. Jun 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Lisa F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JUDY J. Jan 29, 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. ##### JUDY J. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cari S. Aug 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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! ##### Cari S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie M. Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/42892657-b4f0-4350-b878-0c984197b2da-1755323052987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Valerie M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelley B. Jul 19, 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! ##### Kelley B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina B. Jun 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Visit at the Whale House We had an excellent visit at the Whale house. I enjoyed my morning coffee on the deck with a stunning view of the ocean, every morning. The house was clean, hosts were prompt in responding and the location was beautiful. We would absolutely stay here again. ##### Christina B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie W. Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 50th birthday Stunning views, quite safe neighborhood. Owners were great. Would definitely recommend this home and can’t wait to book another stay ##### Stephanie W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy A. Jul 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Wendy A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth C. Feb 27, 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! ##### Beth C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia D. May 13, 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 ##### Patricia D. Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn H., North Bethesda, Maryland Apr 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### WOW WOW WHALE HOUSE Beautiful property! Particularly loved the lava that remained as part of the landscape. Thoroughly enjoyed the night sounds of wild life and the ocean. Property was immaculate with all provisions imaginable. Glass front allowed total enjoyment of the ocean view. Highly recommend! ##### Marilyn H. 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