Title: Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales - 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 # Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales ![Exterior - Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475200/107475121/cb33b978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475200/107475121/200db6a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475200/107475121/a34cc555.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475200/107475121/fdafa6ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475200/107475121/ef391be4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a secluded cove, Mele Kohola offers an oceanfront paradise where you can unwind with panoramic bi-coastal views. From the two inviting front lanais or hot tub, watch whales and dolphins play right outside your door during whale season. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81952 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Water view ## 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. ### Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales Experience Paradise at Mele Kohola: Your Front Yard Whale Watching Haven! Welcome to Mele Kohola, a home where the magic of Hawaii comes alive! Nestled in a location where the waters are deep and the coastline forms a gentle cove, this stunning residence offers front-row seats to nature's most captivating show. During whale season, watch these magnificent creatures leap and play right outside your door, with dolphins joining the spectacle close to shore. Enjoy panoramic bi-coastal views from nearly every room, including two inviting front lanais. Greet the sunrise from your front porch, set up chairs along the cliffs for sunset, or unwind in the hot tub as the sun dips below the horizon. Let the soothing sounds of waves lull you to sleep and feel the constant ocean breeze as you relax. Mele Kohola isn't just a home—it's an embodiment of the Hawaiian spirit. This is more than just a vacation; it’s a lifestyle. Welcome to your personal paradise. Aloha! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,952 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59959500/59959466/a5719125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo Keaau - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=59959466&PinnedHotelID=59959466&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113244200/113244174/dd3d189a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Orchid Isle Pool Paradise- Private Hawaiian Estate w/Pool and Air Conditioning! 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A. Place all trash in trash bins next to garage in sealed bags. B. Close all windows/lock all doors. C. Cover Hot Tub D. Plz message via VRBO to notify me you have left. All trash must be take out in tied bags & placed in our bins sitting by the garage door (no separate recycle bins or recycling program in our area). Ensure tops are on the bins to prevent critters. If you have more trash than will fit in the bins, guests must bring the extra trash to central trash collection point. Collection point located at 16-921 Keaau-Pahoa Rd. and opens 6am-6pm daily. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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-188-986-7264-01, 3150570060000, TA-188-986-7264-01 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=19.604061,-154.94858&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oxtvBrkvp%5C%40O%3FQ%3FO%40Q%3FM%40S%40M%40S%40M%40OBQ%40MBOBQBOBMBODQBOBMDODMDODOFODMDOFOFMFKFOFOFKFOHIFOHKHOHKHKHKHKHKJKHMJKHKJGJKJKJIJIJKLGJILGJILIJGLILGLELILELELILENELELENELANELGNALCNELANANCNCLAN%3FNCNAN%3FL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40NBL%3FN%40NBNBL%40N%40NDLBN%40LFNDL%40NDLDLDNDLDLHLDLDLHLDLFJHLFLHJHLFJHJFLJJHJHJJJJHFJJJJHLJJHJHJHJHJHJHNHJFNHHFNFJFNFNFJFLDNFNDLFNDNDNDLBNDLBNDPBNBLBNBPBN%40LBP%40N%40L%40R%40L%40R%3FL%40P%3FN%3FP%3FN%3FL%3FR%3FLAP%3FNAPANAPANALCRALCNCPCLCNCNEPCLENCNELENENGLENGLENGNGJGLGNGJGNIJGNIJILIJIJIJILIJKJIJKJKJIHKJKJKHKFMLKFKFMHKHMFMHKFMHMDMHMDMDMFMDODMDMDOFM%40ODMDOBM%40ODOBM%40OBOBO%40M%3FO%40OBO%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOCOAO%3FMAOCOCOAMCOEMAOCMEOEMAOGMEMEOEMEMGMEMEMIMEMIMGKIMGKIMIKGMGKMKGKIKKKKKIIKKKIKKKIKIMIKIKIKIMIKGOIKGOGKGOGMGKGOGOEMEOGMEOEOEMEOCOCMEQCOCOCMCQCOAMCSAMAOAQAOAQ%3FOAQ%3FM%3FSAM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bjI_TUmSSI7an-88pT4apR5OKWI=) Keaau, HI #### What's nearby - Hobby Garden Hawaii \- 7 min drive \- 3.5 km - Pahoa Museum \- 18 min drive \- 20.1 km - Kilauea Caverns of Fire \- 23 min drive \- 26.9 km - University of Hawaii at Hilo \- 27 min drive \- 31.0 km - Port of Hilo \- 32 min drive \- 36.7 km #### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive - ‪Bite The Eye - ‬11 min drive - ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Poppy - ‬9 min drive - ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales? ### What time is check-out at Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales? ### Where is Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol B. Feb 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Breathtaking views from your room The location is fantastic with great sunrise views. We saw whales offshore on our first morning there. The description is completely accurate and it accommodated our group of six perfectly. Our only regret was not planning a day to just relax and enjoy the view. ##### Carol B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gynger O. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Great communication and excellent views ##### Gynger O. 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