[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 ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475200/107475121/0fcefafb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475200/107475121/a34cc555.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475200/107475121/ef391be4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475200/107475121/cb33b978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475200/107475121/200db6a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81952 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## 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 - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19130000/19129400/19129350/973bcdd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Direct Ocean front ~The Views! 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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-188-986-7264-01, 3150570060000, TA-188-986-7264-01 ## About the area Located in Keaau, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. 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Airport (ITO) - 31 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive - ‪Bite The Eye - ‬11 min drive - ‪Poppy - ‬9 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive - ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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