Nicely themed home with outstanding outdoor landscaping. Well stocked kitchen and ample space for the 7 of us.
Jonathan L.
2025 年 5 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2025 年 3 月に 10 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2025 年 3 月に 8 泊滞在
10/10
This is the fourth year that my friends and I have vacationed at The Whale House, and we've enjoyed every visit.
JUDY J.
2025 年 1 月に 10 泊滞在
10/10
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!!!
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2024 年 11 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2024 年 10 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2024 年 10 月に 9 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2024 年 6 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2024 年 6 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2024 年 5 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2023 年 12 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2023 年 12 月に 5 泊滞在
8/10
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.
2023 年 11 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10
Loved the balcony to watch the ocean. Plenty of space and exactly like pictures. Everything available you could ever need. Lovely stay.
Beth J.
2023 年 11 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2023 年 6 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10
Stunning views, quite safe neighborhood. Owners were great. Would definitely recommend this home and can’t wait to book another stay
Stephanie W.
2023 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2023 年 5 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2023 年 5 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2023 年 4 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10
We LOVED the whale house!! Two rooms upstairs for the adults and a cool little apartment for the kids downstairs! It couldn’t have been better laid out or more beautiful! Clean, amazing sunrises, awesome neighborhood!! The only compliant is no beach access- but we knew that going in. I would highly recommend this amazing property to anyone who wants a true authentic big island experience! Mahalo
Emily P.
2023 年 4 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10
We had a lovely few days staying at Whale House. Even though the days were intermittently drizzly, there was no shortage peaceful space to enjoy the scenery. The art inside the house was delightful! The house was well provisioned for food and fun. Bonus was that it was close enough for daily outings and adventures but far enough out of "town" to feel secluded (and secure).
We ran into a little snafu with the keys and lock box. The hosts were on top of it!
Highly recommend!
Sheryl W.
2023 年 3 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10
We enjoyed a wonderful week with family at the Whale House. We spent most of our time at the house on the lanai, relishing the ocean views/breezes, sunrises, family meals/games or just relaxing in the hammock chairs. The kitchen was well-equipped for our family of eight. We appreciated the variety of beach equipment such as beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, snorkel gear and coolers. There was even sunscreen and bug spray! There were a number of bicycles available but they are not in the best condition, so they are only good for short rides around the neighborhood.
Since we had four couples,, we used all four bedrooms and it was uncomfortable for the ones who did not have a bathroom.. The one bathroom on the lower level can only be accessed by going through the other bedroom. There is no common bathroom even on the main floor.
The house is in a quiet neighborhood on the coast south of Hilo, so it is a 20-30 minute drive to most of the restaurants, stores and beaches Kona is a 2 hour drive across the island on a hilly two-lane highway.
Overall, this was a lovely place to be all together in paradise.
Ann N.
2023 年 3 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10
My husband’s siblings and sisters-in-law/brother-in-law gathered together for a Hawaiian vacation. We had a lovely time together exploring the island and sharing a house was the perfect way to spend quality time together. We ate meals on the lanai, watched the ocean, read books, played cards, and watched funny videos. There was plenty of room for everyone! (Two couples shared the downstairs bathroom which did require access through a bedroom)
The area was lovely and quiet as it was more remote. The neighborhood was high end and felt very safe. We were about 20-30 minutes drive to Hilo.
This was a perfect retreat for a relaxing getaway.
Erin L.
2023 年 2 月に 9 泊滞在
10/10
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.
2023 年 2 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10
The house and property are beautiful. Plenty of room for our family of 6. Kitchen is well stocked. The lanai and the view from it is amazing! We saw numerous whales during our stay.
So many extras like beach towels, snorkel gear, coolers, chairs, etc. that were available for our use was great.
Only negative is the musty basement, but that's understandable with the high humidity and that it is not always in use.