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Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)

Cottage in Pahoa with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby
Interior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Nestled in one of the most beautiful places on earth, The Whale House @ Kehena Beach offers a serene oceanfront retreat. With an ocean view from every room, including the bathroom, you'll feel at home in this spacious cottage featuring FREE Super fast WI-FI internet and Direct TV. Enjoy BBQs on your lanai or explore nearby attractions like Volcano National Park and stunning black sand beaches.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
The current price is HK$1,355
HK$2,260 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)

Cottage in Pahoa with kitchen and balcony
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cottage has express check-in and express check-out. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 550 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-042-418-7904-01, TA-042-418-7904-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach Hawaii
Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach Hawaii (Oceanfront)
Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) Pahoa
Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) Cottage

About the area

Map
Kehena Beach, HI

What's nearby

  • Kehena Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 53 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Port of Hilo - 58 min drive - 67.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle's Awa Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Uncle’s Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Behind the Bamboo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Jokers Hideout - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪paradise - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)?

As of 3 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) on 2 Jan 2026 start from HK$1,354.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) located?

Located in Kehena Beach Estates, this cottage is steps from Kehena Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center. Star of the Sea Painted Church and Mackenzie State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little bungalow tucked away in paradise. Check-in was easy, kitchen supplies were sufficient for the two of us and wifi was more than sufficient. It’s “off the beaten path”, but if you want a touch of tranquil Hawaii, this place will transport you there
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Great Place to Stay

Really liked staying here. Beautiful location and a very well furnished, cozy lil place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Incredibly tranquil

Right across the street from the beach easy parking easy everything incredible place highly recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath T.

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

Cute little house

Such a cute little property.Rented here before and always happy about it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Perfect place for 2

We absolutely loved the Whale House! The location is absolutely beautiful and the area was very quiet. The unit had basic kitchen supplies but they were very limited. The in bedroom air was great and the bed was very comfortable. The beach across the street was definitely one of our favorite spots to go and relax. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit and recommend it to anyone going to the Big Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel L.

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

Great!!

Very clean!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail G.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Had an amazing stay - Andre was very communicative especially when the power went out! Property was a perfect base camp for everything we wanted to do in the area (Volcanes NP, Hilo, etc) - accommodations were comfortable and having the ocean right outside our door was just amazing! The area is charming and the people are kind! Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

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

Great place

Very nice place to rent. Looks recently renovated.If I stay in the area again, would definitely consider renting again. Would also consider other cottages on the property because I think they might have better views from balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail M., EVERGREEN, Colorado

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

Kehena Beach Hideaway

The house was really clean and in a great location to enjoy Kehena beach which is just across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Great place

My family and I were only on the Big Island for two days but this property was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V.

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

Beautiful location.

Loved the location. The house was really nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L., Denver, CO

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

Great big island stay

Loved the whale house, cute little kitchen, lots of beautiful flowers and a walk across the street to Kehena Beach, which we liked more than Pohoiki Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

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

Anniversary in Paradise 🌺

We had a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki P.

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

Magical Stay

This place was peaceful and so relaxing. It does have 2 other homes on the property, but it felt very private. Definitely worth a stay! Loved the patio! One of favorite stays ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a nice place to stay right by the ocean. Peaceful and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

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

Beautiful and Semi secluded! Best vrbo experience we've ever had!

Our stay at the kahena beach cottage was amazing. It was on the rainforest side, which gave us a wonderful "off the beaten path" experience and It was directly across from kahena beach, which is a nude beach so be mindful of that before bringing your kids and making the nude people uncomfortable ( watched this happen). The inside of the cabin was very clean ,comfortable and up to date. 10 out of 10 rating
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard K.

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

Whale house get-away

Very nice cottage, great hosts. The only minor issue we had was that the kitchen could use a few basic amenities. Overall, we loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Magical

Came to Puna for my big sisters celebration of life. The place was perfect. Great location, quiet, clean and right accross the street from Kehena beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lysa T.

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

Good Spot to explore recent lava flows

The cottage is in a great location to explore the South Island lava flows. Communication and check in were flawless. There is no store or food near by so bring your own.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Great little hideaway

Nice little cabins tucked in off the road right across from the black sand beach. Everything was very clean, bed was comfortable, TV had roku. Very tight parking but doable for small cars, fairly quiet with sitting area outside. We didnt need anything else. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

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

Just right!

We had a great time. Communication with Andre and Susan was quick, property was clean and cozy. The location was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Whale house @ Kehena Beach

Clean, easy check in. Owners were very quick to respond and very accommodating when our plans changed. We really enjoyed our stay, nice place to decompress.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Beautiful Oceanside stay

Wonderful stay with easy access to a gorgeous black sand beach . Highly recommend! Clean cottage with plenty of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Great quiet place

We were able to stay here and enjoy this time while being able to sightsee the island. The nearest beach is clothing optional so beware. And the new beach is Giant pumice rock... So before warned before you expect to go swimming everywhere. However the place itself was great for what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B R.

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

Great locy

Clean and nice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024