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Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales

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Property grounds
Aerial view
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

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

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!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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

Property Registration Number GE-188-986-7264-01, 3150570060000, TA-188-986-7264-01
Property # 4132906vb
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

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Hilo Coffee Mill are also worth visiting.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Pahoa Museum - 17 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 23 min drive - 27.3 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 27 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Port of Hilo - 32 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Peppercorn Spice House - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mele Kohola Song Of The Whales located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful vacation home. We loved everything about our stay. There was one small hiccup and the owner reimbursed part of the rental fee - impressed by the customer service. Highly recommend and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gynger O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great communication and excellent views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kendi

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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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