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Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)
Cottage in Pahoa with kitchen and balcony
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 451.1 sq m
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- Place, Kehena Beach
- Place, SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
- Place, Pohoiki Beach
- Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)
********HAWAII TA-042-418-7904-01****************************
Aloha, come swim with our friendly dolphins at Kehena Beach - all year long!
Whales are here during winter months and can be seen and heard from shore.
You will love The Whale House @ Kehena Beach.
This unit sleeps up to 3-4. It has 1 bedroom w/ a queen bed and a comfortable leather sofa bed ( double bed sized) in the living room, fully equipped kitchen w/ large refrigerator, oven, utensils, plates, glasses/cups, blender, coffee maker w/ coffee, pots/ pans, microwave, full bath, lanai, laundry room and more.
This is a deal considering the beautiful stretch of oceanfront land in this area.
This cottage is one of three on the estate. Please check out our comment book!!!
We keep a book in the house to capture customers comments that are made about our place and how we can improve our accommodations. It is FULL of messages just like this!
1) Susan And Andre...We had a wonderful time here! The patio overlooks the ocean and we saw whales jumping and crashing right in front of us! The cottage is located on the beautifully lush Red Road and is very convenient to the cool town of Pahoa and also a short drive to Hilo. There is an awesome black sand beach directly across from the cottage and a farmers market at the end of the road (west end I believe) that was one of my favorite activities. Local vendors, music, food, dancing - farmers market was definitely a highlight. We would absolutely stay here again.
2) Thank You so much, the past 3 nights in the cottage have been FANTASTIC! I realy look forward to coming back to visit.
3) Very nice cottage! We really enjoyed! Two thumbs up! We will recommend this place for sure!
The Whale House is located in one of the most beautiful places on earth - Kehena Beach, on The Big Island of Hawaii. There are actually 4-5 black sand beaches in the area to chose from. (Kehena Beach, Mackenzie Beaches and sea caves, Kaimu and Kapoho Beach ( must hike to ).
Our spacious cottage is one of the closest cottages to Kehena Beach on Kalapana-Kapoho Rd (aka) State HWY 137.. Our cottage also has a washer & dryer, FREE Super fast WI-FI internet, land line w/ free long distance, Direct TV, flat screen TV w/ Netflix, tile floors, outdoor rock or gas BBQ’s and typical household amenities that give you the feeling that 'you are at home
It doesn't get much better than this.
It also has an ocean view from every room in the house, including the bathroom.
If you are interested in Yoga, we are situated 3 doors down from Ramashalla, located here on 'The Red Road'.
Many people come to Hawaii to visit Volcano National Park - home of Kilauea and the periodic lava flows just a short distance from us. There are also Hawaiian jungles, tropical rain forests, beautiful coastal views, geothermically heated ponds at Pohoiki Beach, can snorkel at Kehena/ Pohoiki (when water is calm) , surfing at Pohoiki Beach, whale watching w/ dolphins that migrate to the warm Hawaiian waters from Alaska. You can often see them from our lanai off our beautiful coast - in the Kehena Beach area. Many of my tenants have told us that they were able to swim w/ the dolphins and you can too!
This is the place for water lovers - you should see the spectacular ocean view & sunrise over the south pacific from our lanai - where you may want to eat your breakfast!!
Also, did you know that we have the newest black sand beaches in the world? These were created by the recent volcanic eruption and are now the most popular beaches in Puna. You can easily navigate all of these places from the cottage in Kehena Beach.
For those of you who are seeking night time entertainment, check out 'Uncles Outdoor Hawaii Bar' if you want to sip a beer, listen to live Hawaiian music, eat great food and enjoy a farmers market at the same time.
In addition, Volcanoes National Park is just a 45-60 minute drive.
You are also close to the lava viewing area, KaMauna Caves ( large lava tubes) , coastal tide pools, snorkeling, fishing areas, Akaka, Kahuna and Rainbow Falls, Boiling Pots, hiking, Farmers Market (1/2 block away), Space Community Arts Center, Keck Observatory, Kilauea , Uncles Bamboo Tiki Bar w/ live music, cafes, food markets, Volcanoes Nat'l Park and so much more - are just 10-45 minutes away.
My mission is to make sure that you have what you need to make your visit a happy, and memorable experience ! This is also a great place to relax and enjoy nature. Many people come to Kehena Beach to 'get away from it all and breath clean air, eat great food, soak up the sunshine, exercise, commune with nature, and meet some wonderful people. So come and find out 'what the aloha spirit really is'. We invite you to come truly is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
You will love this place !
Aloha, come swim with our friendly dolphins at Kehena Beach - all year long!
Whales are here during winter months and can be seen and heard from shore.
You will love The Whale House @ Kehena Beach.
This unit sleeps up to 3-4. It has 1 bedroom w/ a queen bed and a comfortable leather sofa bed ( double bed sized) in the living room, fully equipped kitchen w/ large refrigerator, oven, utensils, plates, glasses/cups, blender, coffee maker w/ coffee, pots/ pans, microwave, full bath, lanai, laundry room and more.
This is a deal considering the beautiful stretch of oceanfront land in this area.
This cottage is one of three on the estate. Please check out our comment book!!!
We keep a book in the house to capture customers comments that are made about our place and how we can improve our accommodations. It is FULL of messages just like this!
1) Susan And Andre...We had a wonderful time here! The patio overlooks the ocean and we saw whales jumping and crashing right in front of us! The cottage is located on the beautifully lush Red Road and is very convenient to the cool town of Pahoa and also a short drive to Hilo. There is an awesome black sand beach directly across from the cottage and a farmers market at the end of the road (west end I believe) that was one of my favorite activities. Local vendors, music, food, dancing - farmers market was definitely a highlight. We would absolutely stay here again.
2) Thank You so much, the past 3 nights in the cottage have been FANTASTIC! I realy look forward to coming back to visit.
3) Very nice cottage! We really enjoyed! Two thumbs up! We will recommend this place for sure!
The Whale House is located in one of the most beautiful places on earth - Kehena Beach, on The Big Island of Hawaii. There are actually 4-5 black sand beaches in the area to chose from. (Kehena Beach, Mackenzie Beaches and sea caves, Kaimu and Kapoho Beach ( must hike to ).
Our spacious cottage is one of the closest cottages to Kehena Beach on Kalapana-Kapoho Rd (aka) State HWY 137.. Our cottage also has a washer & dryer, FREE Super fast WI-FI internet, land line w/ free long distance, Direct TV, flat screen TV w/ Netflix, tile floors, outdoor rock or gas BBQ’s and typical household amenities that give you the feeling that 'you are at home
It doesn't get much better than this.
It also has an ocean view from every room in the house, including the bathroom.
If you are interested in Yoga, we are situated 3 doors down from Ramashalla, located here on 'The Red Road'.
Many people come to Hawaii to visit Volcano National Park - home of Kilauea and the periodic lava flows just a short distance from us. There are also Hawaiian jungles, tropical rain forests, beautiful coastal views, geothermically heated ponds at Pohoiki Beach, can snorkel at Kehena/ Pohoiki (when water is calm) , surfing at Pohoiki Beach, whale watching w/ dolphins that migrate to the warm Hawaiian waters from Alaska. You can often see them from our lanai off our beautiful coast - in the Kehena Beach area. Many of my tenants have told us that they were able to swim w/ the dolphins and you can too!
This is the place for water lovers - you should see the spectacular ocean view & sunrise over the south pacific from our lanai - where you may want to eat your breakfast!!
Also, did you know that we have the newest black sand beaches in the world? These were created by the recent volcanic eruption and are now the most popular beaches in Puna. You can easily navigate all of these places from the cottage in Kehena Beach.
For those of you who are seeking night time entertainment, check out 'Uncles Outdoor Hawaii Bar' if you want to sip a beer, listen to live Hawaiian music, eat great food and enjoy a farmers market at the same time.
In addition, Volcanoes National Park is just a 45-60 minute drive.
You are also close to the lava viewing area, KaMauna Caves ( large lava tubes) , coastal tide pools, snorkeling, fishing areas, Akaka, Kahuna and Rainbow Falls, Boiling Pots, hiking, Farmers Market (1/2 block away), Space Community Arts Center, Keck Observatory, Kilauea , Uncles Bamboo Tiki Bar w/ live music, cafes, food markets, Volcanoes Nat'l Park and so much more - are just 10-45 minutes away.
My mission is to make sure that you have what you need to make your visit a happy, and memorable experience ! This is also a great place to relax and enjoy nature. Many people come to Kehena Beach to 'get away from it all and breath clean air, eat great food, soak up the sunshine, exercise, commune with nature, and meet some wonderful people. So come and find out 'what the aloha spirit really is'. We invite you to come truly is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
You will love this place !
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
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Events
No events allowed
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Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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About the area
Pahoa
Located in Kehena Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Pahoa, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Mackenzie State Park and Kehena Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pohoiki and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kehena Beach, HI
What's nearby
- Kehena Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Pohoiki Beach - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
- Isaac Hale Beach Park - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
- Pahoa Museum - 25 min drive - 27.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Uncle's Awa Bar - 7 min drive
- The Jokers Hideout - 25 min drive
- Conscious Coconuts - 7 min drive
- Hale Aloha At Kalani - 4 min drive
- Kalapana Night Market - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
3 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gail M., EVERGREEN, Colorado
7 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kehena Beach Hideaway
Gail M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Abel L.
11 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!!
Abel L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Abigail G.
14 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
Abigail G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nikki P.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Stay
Nikki P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Richard K.
7 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whale house get-away
Richard K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lysa T.
27 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Spot to explore recent lava flows
Lysa T.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Boyd G.
11 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway
Boyd G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pete A.
25 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Pete A.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Robert B R.
3 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great locy
Robert B R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heidi D.
4 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Love Love This Place
Heidi D.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kirk M.
8 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kehena Whale House
Kirk M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christopher M.
26 May 2019
Relaxing and comfortable!
Christopher M.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dominic M., Blaine, USA
23 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint chalet
Dominic M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Frantisek T.
7 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Kehena Black Sand Beach
Frantisek T.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer V.
1 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jennifer V.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rose N.
4 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rose N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for 2
Jennifer B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick G.
16 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Semi secluded! Best vrbo experience we've ever had!
Patrick G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joe R.
6 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet place
Joe R.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bob T.
28 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Bob T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Linda H.
28 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen essentials
Linda H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
17 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredibly tranquil
Michael B.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Todd C.
25 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little hideaway
Todd C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Andre and Susan
We have lived in Hawaii for about 12 years and can't think of living anywhere else. We love the slow paced lifestyle and 'the aloha spirit'.
Why they chose this property
This property is located on The Big Island which is one of the most beautiful and diverse places on the planet. It has a fantastic view that you can only dream about. It truly gives you the 'Hawaiian view' that you have always wanted to see - coconut tress blowing w/ the trade winds against a blue pacific ocean back drop.
What makes this property unique
Just a walk across the street to the Kehena Beach View Point and beach.
Also, it is right in the center of all the popular visiting sites (Kehena Beach, the active lava flow in Kalapana, Ahalanue warm pond, Kaimu, Pohoiki surf spot, Lava Tree State Park, Kapoho Tide Pools, and Volcanoes Nat'l Park.
WE RENT WELL MAINTAINED BIKES FOR $15 PER DAY OR $45 PER WEEK HELMETS AND LIGHTS INCLUDED
HIGHLY RECOMMEND RIDING BIKE TO LAVA FLOW TO SAVE WALKING TIME
Also, it is right in the center of all the popular visiting sites (Kehena Beach, the active lava flow in Kalapana, Ahalanue warm pond, Kaimu, Pohoiki surf spot, Lava Tree State Park, Kapoho Tide Pools, and Volcanoes Nat'l Park.
WE RENT WELL MAINTAINED BIKES FOR $15 PER DAY OR $45 PER WEEK HELMETS AND LIGHTS INCLUDED
HIGHLY RECOMMEND RIDING BIKE TO LAVA FLOW TO SAVE WALKING TIME
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English, Filipino
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