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5 Bedroom Open Plan with Ocean Views, Queens Bath, Bali Hai, and Golf Course

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Whale Hale Aerial View with House Pinpointed on the Princeville Bluff
Whale Hale from Punahele Road. Long driveway which holds at least 4 cars.
Front of Whale Hale
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Aerial Photo of Whale Hale with Solar Panels and neighboring houses on the bluff

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Princeville, HI
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Hideaways Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hanalei Bay
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Princeville, HI (HPV)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Guest Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Master Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs en-Suite Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Guest Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 Bedroom Open Plan with Ocean Views, Queens Bath, Bali Hai, and Golf Course

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2empvqbOT4

Whale Hale is a spacious 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home proudly perched on the bluff above Queens Bath in Princeville, Kauai' where you can see and hear the ocean. From the grand entry staircase to the family friendly living rooms and game room this home was designed to suit large parties or intimate gatherings. This 3,800 square foot home has gorgeous views from every window. It's a short hike down to the Queens Bath where you can swim in a natural ocean pool (summer months). There are views of the golf course and ocean views on 3 sides of the house!

Three bedrooms have a private en-suite bathroom. This home is stylishly furnished and every effort has been made to accommodate your needs. We've even included beach towels, beach chairs and snorkel gear for use during your stay.

The upstairs area includes a full service kitchen with a gas cooktop plus another full electric range, two dishwashers and a large pantry. A center island provides plenty of work surface for multiple cooks in the kitchen. And there are granite countertops throughout. The enormous open plan airy room has a vaulted ceiling. Additionally there is a game room for loads of indoor fun.

One of the bedrooms is upstairs with an ensuite bathroom and views of the mountains, golf course, and ocean. This room has a Queen bed.

The other four bedrooms are on the ground level. They comprise 2 master suites and two bedrooms with 2 single beds each. These single rooms can be converted to Kings for a fee of $150 per bedroom. The single bedrooms have a separate guest bath to share. One of the master suites looks like a small studio with a private sitting area.

Outdoor amenities allow you to enjoy our amazing Kauai weather and views. In the back yard, facing the ocean, is a free standing spa pool with jets that can accommodate up to 10 people. There are sitting areas on all 3 decks with an outdoor living sofa set on the back lanai overlooking the ocean. The large front deck boasts views of the golf course and beach and includes a large dining table with oversized bistro umbrella. This is a perfect area to enjoy sunset cocktails and dinner. There is also a ping pong table in the garage which will allow for hours of fun - especially when we're having one of our tropical showers that keep the garden island green and lush.

You will be conveniently located in the community of Princeville. Within one and a half miles are two world class golf courses, several beaches, the Princeville Shopping Center and the St. Regis Princeville Resort with its amazing restaurants and beach. A short drive in either direction allows you to enjoy all that Hanalei Bay has to offer as well as surfing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding and helicopter tours.

We know you'll enjoy your stay at our modern Hawaiian Home and look forward to making your stay perfect!

Property manager

Lia MacDonald
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fee of $150 to convert each twin to a king. Cleaning at $600 must be at least every 2 weeks for longer stays and paid by guest.
Extra fee of $200 if we have to drain the pool because of sand or dirt. Extra fee of $150 if garbage is left at curb past 5:00 pm on garbage day.
Quiet Time in Princeville is 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. Please no loud music or loud talking outdoors as this will disturb our neighbors.

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
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-035-503-3088-01, TA-035-503-3088-01, 540080520000

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Princeville

Located in Princeville, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Princeville, HI

What's nearby

  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hanalei Bay - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Puupoa Beach - 15 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 Bedroom Open Plan with Ocean Views, Queens Bath, Bali Hai, and Golf Course have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 5 Bedroom Open Plan with Ocean Views, Queens Bath, Bali Hai, and Golf Course pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 Bedroom Open Plan with Ocean Views, Queens Bath, Bali Hai, and Golf Course?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bedroom Open Plan with Ocean Views, Queens Bath, Bali Hai, and Golf Course?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bedroom Open Plan with Ocean Views, Queens Bath, Bali Hai, and Golf Course located?

This family-friendly Princeville holiday home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Princeville Makai Golf Club, Island Sails and Hideaways Beach. Puupoa Beach and Sealodge Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc P.

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

Great house

We all enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Absolutely gorgeous!

We had a fantastic time. The property manager was very kind and responsive. The home is absolutely perfect. A short walk across the street and you get the most amazing sunset view from the golf course overlooking the bay and the mountains. It was breathtaking. The waves sang us to sleep each night. We had a wonderful time just relaxing at the house, playing games and ending the day in the spa tub. We are already planning our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Fabulous family stay!!

Hideaways Beach was awesome and so convenient. We enjoyed stargazing at night and whale watching during the day on the back deck. Plenty of room for our multigenerational family,of 10. The house and surrounding area exceeded expectations, which were high.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier M.

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

Kauai family vacation

Terrific place to stay. Beautiful house, great views!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois A.

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

Whale House was Awesome

The house is set up to accommodate a large group but is very family friendly, family members of all ages. The views are spectacular from both sides of the house, watching the ocean to watching the golfers. We had such a great time and would love to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Wow

It’s better than the listing. We would stay here again anytime.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita K.

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

Incredible

As soon as you walk in, you know it’s a special place. The views are spectacular and the house was well stocked with everything a family may need. Just steps from Queen’s bath, which was such a treat for the kids to go and swim there in the mornings (make sure to only go in low tide!). Staying here made for an unforgettable vacation. Will always remember watching the sunrise from the gorgeous lanai.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel K.

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

Family vacation

Place was awesome. It had great location, clean and had every thing we needed. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith H.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Convenient to shopping, dining, and places to explore. Great views of the ocean and mountains on comfortable decks! Loves the swim spa with the amazing ocean view!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Beautiful home on a beautiful island

There were 8 of us at Whale Hale and we all had such an amazing time. The kids loved the swim spa and the air hockey table. The breeze from the tradewinds felt so good. The beds were comfortable. I loved grilling with a view of Hanalei and the gorgeous purple sunset. Everything about the house was perfect. 10/10 would recommend and would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean D., River Forest, Illinois

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

Amazing accommodation for our family. Paradise!

Perfect in every way.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna R.

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

Gorgeous views and very roomy

The stay at your place was just amazing. Beautiful views, a lot of space to fit a big family and also have a privacy, breezy and comfortable with all the windows open.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gorgeous views

The property was great. It had everything we needed in the kitchen and some bonus equipment in the garage that was handy for the beach. The location was great for the north side of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B., Las Vegas

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

The Views! The Views! The Views!

After we stopped gazing at THE VIEWS, we really enjoyed this spacious home complete with 2 dishwashers, 2 stoves, and 2 washer/dryers! The home is clean and well stocked. We'd return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Wonderful time!

Great views! Well stocked kitchen and baths… plenty of space for all of us. Hot tub was working marginally- could only use it a couple nights. But loved the sunrises and sunsets on the patios, and meals on the front porch overlooking Bali Hai was spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., Coronado

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

Fun, Family House in Paradise

Well run, well stocked, plenty to do and lots of room for family. View!! A lovely view over Queens Bath. Great location in Princeville. You won't be disappointed. Finally, the management was very responsive to our needs. We truly enjoyed our stay at Whale Hale!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., Phoenix, AZ

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

Beautiful house & views

This house acrually surpassed our expectations …which never happens in rentals. The views were beyond amazing and the house itself in pristine conditions. I really enjoyed the lack of clutter throughout that you often see in VRBO properties. It was clean, neat & updated. Also the beach chairs, towels, coolers, etc were a nice add. Did I mention the 12 person hot tub????
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

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

Perfect family vacation

We had seen pictures of this house online, but when we walked in we were still amazed. It's absolutely stunning, and the views are breathtaking. We loved sitting on the lanais, drinking coffee, and relaxing. We also enjoyed the pool, air hockey and ping pong tables. There were 5 adults and 4 children in our group and these were things we could all do together. Thank you for sharing your spacious and beautiful home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Family and Fun

The house was beautiful! The view was awesome, saw a lot of whales. The only disappointing factor was there was no pool table which was pictured in the posting. Tons of Beach amenities which was very helpful. Fully stocked kitchen, paper goods. The hot tub was great. We had a great time and Lia and Tanya were great communicators.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mur H.

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

Fantastic Family Celebration

Our family of ten loved the house and amenities: the dining table fit all of us comfortably and everyone had her/his own room or suite. There was plenty of room for time together as well as options for time apart. The views were spectacular and both the property owner and manager were exceptionally accessible and helpful. Our family is grateful for being able to be all together for our 50th anniversary.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Deb B.

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

Kauai Adventure

Overall communications and property were stellar. Our combined family’s group of nine never felt crowded, ample space for all and the location allowed us to have morning outings, regroup and head back out for remainder of the day which included sunsets every evening Spectacular views from both sides of the house provided sunrise and sunset vistas! Spacious and well appointed, even had 2 washers and dryers- a great feature. Overall, highly recommend this property - only callout was the hot tub, couldn’t get jets or lights to turn on but never reached out to property manager as it was our very last evening but not a deal breaker— fantastic stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., St Augustine

Welcoming and Wonderful Whale Hale

We just spent a week in this beautuful home perched at the edge of a spectacular location. Stunning views from both floors - ocean, tropical fauna, mountains, and valley. So peaceful sitting out on the numerous decks and enjoying the beauty and tranquility around us. The open living room and kitchen space invites all to lounge or pitch in with dining or fun activities. The billiard table, jetted tub, ping pong table and spacious bedrooms and bathrooms were appreciated by our party of 10. The laundry room with two sets of washers and dryers were a luxury. Wonderful walking and running paths await you outside the front door. Historic Hanalei town is just down the hill from Princeville. We enjoyed the Haraguchi Rice Mill and Taro Patches tour. Our young adults had a blast on their Kaua'i backcountry tubing adventure. Lia was easy to reach and quick to respond to our lodging request - mahalo! Tanya was helpful and very accommodating. We greatly appreciated it! Such an amazing family time shared for Christmas week - we will treasure our memories for a long time. 3 generations - just priceless!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Perfect vacation house

Why did we absolutely LOVE this house? Let me count the ways, not necessarily in order… 1. Location- Princeville is upscale, quiet, close to beaches and Hanalei. It is paradise and by far our favorite place on the island. Saturdaytheyhad a coolfarmers market upthe road at Makai Golf Course where we got tropical flowers and fruits. 2. Views- the back lanai looked over the ocean for miles and we saw waves crash into lava rock below. This was the number one place we hung out. (Isaw whales first time ever! And front lanai at Hanalei Bay and Bali mountains. The family was blown away by the sunset and surroundings. 3. Amenities- the Kitchen had every appliance and gadget one could need! We grilled on the gas grill in the garage too. With 2 dishwashers and washer dryer sets this was convenient for our big group. There was air hockey and ping pong but didnt use those because the weather was amazing. 4. Space- we had 7 and never felt crowded. Huge kitchen, dining with tons of windows and natural light. Plenty of space everywhere. 5. Toys- tons of snorkel gear, chairs, coolers, towels, floaties. 6. Clean and new- for the most part it felt like a new home. Modern and lovely furnishings. 7. The geckos- pretty green and blue ones sunbathe daily on the front deck. A+ we would stay here again no hesitation!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie R., Lancaster, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fantastic location, great views

This house is located in a terrific location, providing fantastic views of the ocean, and lots of privacy (other than the LOUD roosters waking us at 5am). It is walking distance to the trailhead for the hike down to Queen's Bath, which is a huge bonus (cars wait in line for hours to park for the hike, which is great). The house is comfortable and has plenty of room, however be aware that the floors are very slippery (we had an elderly grandmother with us and tried to keep her on the top floor, but that bathroom has a tub so she had to shower downstairs). There is also no AC, so one is forced to keep all the doors and windows open to keep the house temperature at a bearable level. So if one is leaving for the day and locking up, the house takes a while to cool back down upon returning. In addition, the lack of humidity control means that some door locks are rusted and not working properly, and the kitchen cabinets are in need of cleaning/renovating. I did not feel secure leaving valuables at the house given the fact that we left screened windows open to keep it from getting too hot. The neighborhood seems very safe, and is beautiful, but it is not gated or monitored. Overall, we would stay here again, but just some things to be aware of when you are booking. My husband and son played golf on the adjacent course, and said it was the best course they've ever played at! Nice paths for runners as well. Also, there is only a small grocery store in the neighborhood, so best to stock up at Costco or Safeway in Lihue before making the drive up to Princeville. As an aside, we booked helicopter tours with Blue Hawaiian and they were fantastic! Well worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol T., Lawrenceville, NJ

Whale Hale

I cannot recommend this home higher! It is big, beautiful, clean with everything you could possibly need for a wonderful vacation,. They even have shampoo, conditioner and body soap dispensers in the showers! They provided snorkeling gear, beach chairs, towels, sand toys for our grandson, coolers. The home is in an upscale neighborhood, which was not exactly what we were looking for, but we never heard anyone and the house is so bright and airy with these great views you feel like you are in a more secluded place. The path to the Queen's Bath is right around the corner, and there is a bluff in a vacant lot across the street with magnificent views of the sunset. The house is not airconditioned, although we didn't notice it much because of the trade winds and the openness of the house. The house is laid out so that there are open spaces and places where you can have more privacy. The one little complaint we had was that in the main master bedroom, there is one door that didn't open, and that is the only source of air with the exception of one small window. So it was hot in our room. We told the manager, because there was a sign that sald the lock was broken, and she told us to just open the door, but we could not get it open. They should really fix that door. But they have really thought of everything, including 2 washers and dryers, 2 dishwashers, comfortable beds, comfortable living spaces, big kitchen, BBQ grill, outside dining table and outside comfortable seating on the lanai.. You do have to drive to get anywhere, even the 2 gorgeous secluded beaches in the development, and parking can be a problem. But even still, my family is still walking around calling this the vacation of a lifetime! It was really perfect. We would go back to this home in a heartbeat. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home with us!

About the host

Hosted by Lia MacDonald

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We love the island so we decided we wanted to have a second home here. We reside in San Diego and are excited to share this unique place with you.

Why they chose this property

When we saw this property we knew we had to buy it. The views from every window are just incredible. And the community of Princeville has shopping, restaurants, walking paths, and golf. We are dedicated to making this a home your family or group will enjoy. We have tried to think of everything you may need to have the best vacation ever.

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