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...
Registration Number: GE-099-356-4672-01, TA-099-356-4672-01
Karien G.
Dec 11, 2023
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!
Karien G.
Nov 26, 2023
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!
Audrey K.
Nov 05, 2023
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
Audrey K.
Oct 21, 2023
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
Patricia B.
Oct 12, 2023
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
Patricia B.
Sep 27, 2023
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
Debra S.
Aug 10, 2023
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.
Debra S.
Jul 26, 2023
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.
Alex P.
Jun 05, 2023
Great place and good location.
Alex P.
May 21, 2023
Great place and good location.
Jamie H.
Apr 19, 2023
Good Price...What a great centrally located property. It was very clean and the beach snorkel, boogie boards and washer dryer was awesome. It was a bit cooler in Waimea and I loved it. I thought it was wonderful and cannot wait to come back to the Big Island and a home away from home.. The history of the area and Honokaa was fascinating along with Puana Beach..
Jamie H.
Apr 04, 2023
Good Price...What a great centrally located property. It was very clean and the beach snorkel, boogie boards and washer dryer was awesome. It was a bit cooler in Waimea and I loved it. I thought it was wonderful and cannot wait to come back to the Big Island and a home away from home.. The history of the area and Honokaa was fascinating along with Puana Beach..
Sarah Y.
Apr 01, 2023
Great location near Waimea. Quiet at night. Gets hot during the day but we were out during the day and it cools off in the evening nicely. Mornings were comfortably cool. All the kitchen gear is here for making meals . Contact with Kathy was helpful and right away she helped me with the access instructions. Worked well for us with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The stairs were mentioned in the listing so we expected them. Taking suitcases up and down only took a moment. Wish I’d booked this one for a few days longer. Great place to come back to at the end of a day full of fun.
Andrea A.
Mar 27, 2023
It's a comfortable 2 bedroom/2 bath home centrally located and it had everything we needed. The decor is fun. They gave us all sorts of extras, such as coffee, chips, and chocolate macadamia nuts! We would stay here again.
Ray K.
Mar 25, 2023
The place is nice and clean
