Title: Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) Cottage in Pahoa with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993100/18993050/51361902.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993100/18993050/w1290h856x0y34-16a36b06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993100/18993050/86bb3018.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993100/18993050/81a27fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993100/18993050/w1290h1886x0y27-498a8070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in one of the most beautiful places on earth, The Whale House @ Kehena Beach offers a serene oceanfront retreat. With an ocean view from every room, including the bathroom, you'll feel at home in this spacious cottage featuring FREE Super fast WI-FI internet and Direct TV. Enjoy BBQs on your lanai or explore nearby attractions like Volcano National Park and stunning black sand beaches. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4550 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - 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 - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - 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 - Horseback riding 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 - Garden - Soundproofing - Unit size: 550 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33708500/33708450/c327fc2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OCEAN View large home close to BEACH on 3 private landscape acres. 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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 Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach Hawaii Whale w/ AC @ Kehena Beach Hawaii Whale House W Ac Kehena Hawaii Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach Hawaii Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii Pahoa Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii Cottage Pahoa Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii Cottage ## About the area ![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%7C19.39423%2C-154.93028&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OUBg1jDf_OyDsBy5uWxKV8yEYf8=) Kehena Beach, HI #### What's nearby - Kehena Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Pohoiki Beach - 17 min drive - 14.1 km - Isaac Hale Beach Park - 17 min drive - 14.1 km - Pahoa Museum - 25 min drive - 27.3 km #### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Uncle's Awa Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Jokers Hideout - ‬25 min drive - ‪Conscious Coconuts - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hale Aloha At Kalani - ‬4 min drive - ‪Kalapana Night Market - ‬9 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 Nov 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) on Nov 10, 2025 start from CA $180.73, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Pahoa-Hotels-Whale-House-W-AC-Kehena-Beach.h18993050.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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 steps from Kehena Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center. Star of the Sea Painted Church and Mackenzie State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) Reviews 9.8 ### 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 88 8 - Good 16 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heath T. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little house Such a cute little property.Rented here before and always happy about it ##### Heath T. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail M., EVERGREEN, Colorado Jun 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kehena Beach Hideaway The house was really clean and in a great location to enjoy Kehena beach which is just across the road. ##### Gail M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abel L. Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great!! Very clean!! ##### Abel L. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abigail G. May 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely perfect! Had an amazing stay - Andre was very communicative especially when the power went out! Property was a perfect base camp for everything we wanted to do in the area (Volcanes NP, Hilo, etc) - accommodations were comfortable and having the ocean right outside our door was just amazing! The area is charming and the people are kind! Will definitely be coming back! ##### Abigail G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki P. Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical Stay This place was peaceful and so relaxing. It does have 2 other homes on the property, but it felt very private. Definitely worth a stay! Loved the patio! One of favorite stays ever! ##### Nikki P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard K. Nov 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whale house get-away Very nice cottage, great hosts. The only minor issue we had was that the kitchen could use a few basic amenities. Overall, we loved it! ##### Richard K. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lysa T. Jan 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Spot to explore recent lava flows The cottage is in a great location to explore the South Island lava flows. Communication and check in were flawless. There is no store or food near by so bring your own. ##### Lysa T. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Boyd G. Apr 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet getaway Clean quiet property near the ocean. ##### Boyd G. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pete A. Jan 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cottage Comfortable, clean cottage in a quiet area. A little off the beaten path if you are looking for food, attractions etc. but we very much enjoyed our stay. ##### Pete A. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert B R. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great locy Clean and nice ##### Robert B R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi D. Apr 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Heidi D. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirk M. Jun 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Kirk M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher M. May 26, 2019 #### Relaxing and comfortable! The Whale House is a little slice of heaven on earth! Very close to the water so you can see the blue water and hear the waves from every room in the cottage. The process was simple and as expected so you’re quickly all set for a great vacation. I truly enjoyed my week and hope to return again soon! Mahalo ##### Christopher M. Stayed 6 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominic M., Blaine, USA Apr 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Dominic M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Frantisek T. Apr 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Kehena Black Sand Beach The cabin has a great location, just across the street from the black sand beach. It is in a cluster of three homes, but has a nice private porch with a table and chairs. Parking is available behind the house, but access is a bit crowded and it is difficult to turn around there. The house was fine, clean and reasonably equipped with kitchen utensils and utilities. For some reason, there was no hot water during our stay, which we took in a stride but some may find a minus. The owner was really nice. We would rent it out again when we decide to head to the Big Island again. ##### Frantisek T. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose N. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great little bungalow tucked away in paradise. Check-in was easy, kitchen supplies were sufficient for the two of us and wifi was more than sufficient. It’s “off the beaten path”, but if you want a touch of tranquil Hawaii, this place will transport you there ##### Rose N. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for 2 We absolutely loved the Whale House! The location is absolutely beautiful and the area was very quiet. The unit had basic kitchen supplies but they were very limited. The in bedroom air was great and the bed was very comfortable. The beach across the street was definitely one of our favorite spots to go and relax. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit and recommend it to anyone going to the Big Island. ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick G. Apr 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and Semi secluded! Best vrbo experience we've ever had! Our stay at the kahena beach cottage was amazing. It was on the rainforest side, which gave us a wonderful "off the beaten path" experience and It was directly across from kahena beach, which is a nude beach so be mindful of that before bringing your kids and making the nude people uncomfortable ( watched this happen). The inside of the cabin was very clean ,comfortable and up to date. 10 out of 10 rating ##### Patrick G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe R. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great quiet place We were able to stay here and enjoy this time while being able to sightsee the island. The nearest beach is clothing optional so beware. And the new beach is Giant pumice rock... So before warned before you expect to go swimming everywhere. However the place itself was great for what we needed! ##### Joe R. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob T. Feb 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Very nice place to rent. Looks recently renovated.If I stay in the area again, would definitely consider renting again. Would also consider other cottages on the property because I think they might have better views from balcony ##### Bob T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda H. Feb 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kitchen essentials The kitchen supplies essentials pans etc need to be updated. Because of being away from places to eat we were cooking and could have used so basics. ##### Linda H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael B. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredibly tranquil Right across the street from the beach easy parking easy everything incredible place highly recommend to anyone ##### Michael B. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd C. Jan 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little hideaway Nice little cabins tucked in off the road right across from the black sand beach. Everything was very clean, bed was comfortable, TV had roku. Very tight parking but doable for small cars, fairly quiet with sitting area outside. We didnt need anything else. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Todd C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical Came to Puna for my big sisters celebration of life. The place was perfect. Great location, quiet, clean and right accross the street from Kehena beach. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila L. Oct 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Paradise We enjoyed the quiet tropical stay at The Whale House after a few busy days of work in Kona. Andre was super responsive when we had a bit of trouble finding the place and when we needed a light repaired. Great location and don't miss Wednesday nights at Uncle Roberts! Mahalo, we will be back! ##### Sheila L. 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