Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim A.
9 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8181.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Keaau, HI
- Place, Hobby Garden Hawaii7 min drive
- Place, Pahoa Museum18 min drive
- Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo27 min drive
- Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)31 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
CHECKOUT: 10:00am.
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.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number GE-188-986-7264-01, 3150570060000, TA-188-986-7264-01
About the area
Keaau
Located in Keaau, this holiday 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. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Hilo Coffee Mill are also worth visiting.
Keaau, HI
What's nearby
- Hobby Garden Hawaii - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
- Pahoa Museum - 18 min drive - 20.1 km
- University of Hawaii at Hilo - 27 min drive - 31.0 km
- Hilo Shopping Center - 28 min drive - 32.2 km
- Port of Hilo - 32 min drive - 36.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
- Bite The Eye - 11 min drive
- McDonald's - 17 min drive
- Nicky's Mobile Cafe - 9 min drive
- Poppy - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gynger O.
16 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Gynger O.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carol B.
8 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking views from your room
Carol B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
Hosted by Kendi
I am a Realtor and I enjoy real estate sales, property management, traveling, hiking, exploring, cooking healthy meals, and spending time with family & friends. I currently reside on Big Island, Hawaii with my better half, Clint.
Why they chose this property
This home is located directly on the ocean cliffside in the popular neighborhood of Hawaiian Paradise Park, where you'll find the beautiful Shipmans Beach hike. It's about 15 miles south of Hilo. Up the Coast is Carlsmith Beach Park where you can snorkel, whale watch, and observe sea turtles in the waters. Onekahakaha Beach Park is another family-friendly park with wading pools teaming with small inhabitants, just 20 miles up the coast. Hawaii Volcano National park, home to rare and endangered wildlife such as the elusive scarlet i'iwi honeycreeper, the friendly nene goose, towering koa trees, and graceful ohia is just minutes away. Also, find delicious restaurants just 10 miles south in Pahoa.
What makes this property unique
Watch whales jump right outside! This home has been known as "Mele Kohola" which means "Song of the Whale" in Hawaiian and they will entertain you day and night (in season, of course, January-March). The waters in front of Mele Kohola are very deep, and the coastline is shaped in a gentle cove tempting the whales and dolphins to play very close to shore. Enjoy the unobstructed bi-coastal views from almost every room in the house including the two front, ocean facing lanais. Yes, this is paradise!
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