Special if booked 30 days+ $2864.40/month- 2 bed/2bath cozy- quiet

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Location
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Waimea, HI

WM Keck Observatory Office6 min drive
Parker Ranch Center6 min drive
Waipio Valley Lookout34 min drive
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Whale Suite

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Aloha & welcome to Kohola Hale, (or Whale House), your home away from home. Whale and ocean decor await you throughout the home. Kohola Hale sleeps 4 comfortably with one King and one double bed. Both bedrooms have their own bathrooms. The Hawaiian style and comfortable furnishings are perfect for a small family, two couples, friends, or a romantic getaway. Two big-screen TVs and wifi mean the whole family can relax and watch their favorite programs and stay caught up with social media. A welcome gift of some tasty treats from around the islands and cold bottled water in the refrigerator await your arrival. Your hosts Bill and Kathy can help you with any questions, recommendations, directions or needs you might have during your stay with us. located at over 3000 feet elevation- you will enjoy evening tropical breezes and tranquil, cooler temperatures, but still, be just a short drive to get to world-famous beaches.

In the bathrooms, you will find quick dry bath towels and toiletries you may use during your stay including shampoo and conditioner, lotion, sunscreen, Q-tips, cotton balls, after sun aloe, and other necessities.

The Whale/Ocean theme continues in the bedrooms. The Master bedroom has a Queen sized bed and a flat-screen TV with an attached bathroom. The second bedroom is cozy and comfortable with a double bed. This bedroom is like its own suite with sliding privacy doors, a bathroom and washer and drier just outside the sleeping area. Boogie Boards, beach chairs, snorkel gear, and a cooler are available for your use while you stay.

The kitchen has all high-end appliances and is equipped with everything you could need to stay in and BBQ or create your own gourmet meal including oven, microwave, coffee pot, and quiet dishwasher. The living room has an electric fireplace for the occasional cool evenings and mornings. We hope you will enjoy the attention to detail and our attempt to make your stay comfortable and relaxing.

Midway between Hilo and Kona, Honu Hale is conveniently located close to waterfalls, beaches, zip-lining, golfing, and hiking. A day trip to Volcano National park is a once in a lifetime adventure, and Waimea is a great starting point. Tour Parker Ranch located right in Waimea. It is the largest cattle ranch in the country. Waipio Valley is just a 15-minute drive away and boasts stunning views, and a private beach bottom on the hike. Waimea is Paniolo country (Hawaiian cowboys), and is a perfect place to do some horseback riding, or if you are visiting during the 4th of July, the Parker Ranch Rodeo is a must! Don't forget to stop at one of the three farmers' markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays to pick up locally grown produce, and hand made local items and souvenirs!

Mahalo & Aloha, We hope to see you soon, and you will enjoy your relaxing stay so much you will return for years to come.

STVR-19-364059

Robyn

Property manager

Robyn

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number GE-099-356-4672-01, TA-099-356-4672-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kamuela

This holiday home is located in Kamuela. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mauna Kea Beach and Hapuna Beach State Park. WM Keck Observatory Office and Hamakua Fudge Shop are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Waimea, HI

What's nearby

WM Keck Observatory Office - 6 min drive
North Hawaii Community Hospital - 6 min drive
Parker Ranch Center - 6 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach - 27 min drive
Waipio Valley Lookout - 34 min drive

Getting around

Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
The Fish and The Hog - 4 min drive
L & L Drive-Inn - 6 min drive
Merriman's - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Special if booked 30 days+ $2864.40/month- 2 bed/2bath cozy- quiet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Special if booked 30 days+ $2864.40/month- 2 bed/2bath cozy- quiet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Special if booked 30 days+ $2864.40/month- 2 bed/2bath cozy- quiet?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Special if booked 30 days+ $2864.40/month- 2 bed/2bath cozy- quiet located?

Situated in Kamuela, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Darrin Gee's Spirit of Golf Academy, Waimea Reservoir and WM Keck Observatory Office. North Hawaii Community Hospital and Parker Ranch Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

23 April 2024

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

Cozy home

Very nice place. Clean and cozy! A lot of amenities that some places don’t have such as snorkeling gear, boards, towels, and beach chairs. The house itself is adorable! We probably would have stayed closer to Kona if we knew the area better but we did love this place.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karien G.

26 November 2023

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

Great Ohana

We were visiting family that lives around the corner and this apartment was perfect for us to spread out and have our own space. It is a very well maintained property. We will definitely be back! Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey K.

21 October 2023

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

Great location

This property is located in a quiet neighborhood and not far from beaches. Food stores are also nearby. Property hosts great to deal with and always quick to respond

Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

27 September 2023

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

Hawaii Life

This property is a good location for getting around the area. We enjoyed the Wed. Farmers Market, Hapuna Beach, coastal drives, and Akaka Falls was beautiful! Mahalo

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Debra S.

26 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Location

Know what you are renting

The great things about the home included: laundry, beach gear, internet speed, storage, towels and the place was bigger than expected. The kitchen had almost everything needed. As a tea drinker a kettle would have been lovely and the can opener needs to be replaced. There were, unfortunately, a number of things that made our stay uncomfortable. The ice maker did not work and made a significant noise when turned on. The lights over the stove did not work which made cooking in the evenings more challenging. The gas burners on the left side of the stove often took a minute to ignite. We understood there would likely be a musty smell and were pleased it was mostly contained to the stairwell. The dehumidifier certainly worked but was quite loud. An additional blanket or two would have been appreciated. Flashlights could be provided in the unit for power outages. The biggest struggle for us, as you were aware, was the smell in the large bathroom. We appreciated you coming out in our first week to deal with it. Thankfully, the sewer smell became mostly contained to the bathroom. As we let you know the smell was continuing, we did have an expectation you would deal with it further. The roof leak is a concern and we hope it can be addressed. We were glad we could deal with the smoke alarm going off in the unit below us. If it had continued we could not have stayed. We hope you can find an in town contact to deal with future issues quickly.

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robyn

The McKenzie Family lives on Oahu, and makes frequent trips to the big island to visit family and attend surf contests with their 11 and 14 year old children. Robyn's parents Bill and Kathy are your hosts are available to answer any questions you may have, give recommendations or help in anyway you need.

Why they chose this property

While visiting family on the Big Island we fell in love with Waimea. Waimea offers a slower paced lifestyle, and has excellent restaurants, great shopping, and is right in the middle of so many attractions on the island. We love the cooler weather, opposite of the stifling heat we experienced in Kona.

What makes this property unique

Kohola Hale has everything you could need to settle in for a great vacation. If you enjoy the beach, you will appreciate the boogie boards, beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel gear, and cooler that are there to use during your stay. If you like to eat in, there is a great BBQ, and all the kitchen utensils you could need. We enjoy coming and staying here too! We have furnished the unit with everything we like to have when traveling, so you get to enjoy those things too.