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Mele Kohola

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Vacation rental house. Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. No pets allowed.

Keaau, HI 96749 United States

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Yes the whales are this close! Mele Kohola means "Singing Whale" in Hawaiian and they will entertain you day and night (in season, of course, December-March). Even when the whales are not in season, you'll enjoy the unobstructed bi-coastal views with waves crashing against the sea wall. There is a view from almost every room in the house including the front and back lanais. The ocean in front of Mele Kohola is very deep and the coastline is shaped in a gentle cove tempting the whales and dolphins to play very close to shore.

Once inside, you will see the pride and care taken in the classy, upscale, tropical decor, with lots of room for a large family but cozy enough for a romantic getaway. Guests love the oversized chaise lounge and extra-high king bed. If you must work, there is an office provided for you with a roomy desk and high-speed Internet. The house is located directly on the ocean in the popular neighborhood of Hawaiian Paradise Park, about 15 miles south of Hilo.

Beautiful furnishings and artistic area rugs on parquet wood floors provide style and comfort during your stay. The main part of the house is on the second floor with two bedrooms, two baths, and the office. The large back lanai (deck) has an outdoor table and barbecue, and there are two front lanais, one off the living area and one off the master bedroom. The first floor has a large open room with living, dining, and kitchenette areas. That level also has a bedroom with a large king bed. The home comes fully equipped with everything you need in the kitchen, and it has a satellite TV, DVD/CD, and washer/dryer.

Out front is an oceanfront Jacuzzi spa with views along the coastline -- dramatic waves crashing against the cliffs with a view that constantly changes. As an extra bonus, you can start your morning with a beautiful sunrise on the horizon. Yes, this is paradise!

This entry from the Mele Kohola guestbook was so moving we thought it belonged here rather than on our Testimonials page:

We arrived at night, the only indication we were on the ocean was the sound of waves breaking against rocks. The air is so clean it feels like breathing in life. The stars were speckled across the sky in surreal abundance. Brilliant sky, rumbling surf, invigorating air, all that was missing was vision.

That was left for sunrise this morning, where I saw just how close we were to the ocean. We watched the dark waves in the prelight of dawn, throwing themselves against the black lava cliffs, spraying upwards, not so much an attack as a powerful display. Walking across the twisted, hardened lava, moss fighting for ground, passing the odd, jurassic park plant, hearing the waves collide into the cliffs, I felt a sense of time's expansiveness, of how small this moment was in the universe's scheme, of the formation of ground and earth and dirt and plants, a patient progression, until hundreds or thousands of years from now nothing will resemble what I now walk on, in this tiny moment of existence in this speck over the billions of years. Nature in its rawest form.

As it grew lighter, the darkness of the water lightened into the brilliant blues and turquoise I am watching right now, waves silvered by the sun. I am feeling contemplative about life and this world. This place makes you reconsider. It instills peace and restlessness in equal measure.

Leah Gallo
New London, Pennsylvania

P.S. The house is wonderful too!

Year-round rate range is $115 - $355 per night, depending upon party size and dates of your visit. Cleaning fee ranges from $125 to $180, also depending upon party size.

Rooms and Amenities
Property Type	House, 2 story, Built in 1980
Unit Code	B-Kohola
Beds	1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 3 twin beds, 1 sleeper sofa
Bathrooms	3 bathrooms
Rooms	Sleeps 8, 6 dining seats
Floor Area	1950 square feet
Pets	No pets allowed.
Living	Ceiling Fans, Portable Fans, Phone with Answering Machine, Washer & Dryer, Child Pack-N-Play (Must Request)
Kitchen	Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Microwave
Entertainment	FREE high-speed Internet!, Satellite TV, DVD Player, VCR, CD Player
Outdoor	Unassigned Offstreet Parking, Balcony / Deck / "Lanai", Charcoal BBQ Grill (BYO), Hot Tub, Oceanfront Lounge Chairs
Drive Times	Near Kapoho Tide Pools, 20min to Kehena Black Sand Beach, 30 minutes to Hilo, 45min to Volcanoes National Park
Geographic	Ocean Views

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Average Vacation Rental Rating (Based on 60 reviews)
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100 % of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental.

Vacation Rental Reviews

Pure Paridise

Stayed 5 days in October, 2009
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Ann L from Canton, OH recommends this vacation rental

The view of this house couldn't be any better! We Loved it here! The House, The View and The People here are Great. The Picture's on the internet doesn't give the view like it is. All the extras in the house are great like Boogie boards, Condiments, Laundry soap, Sun tan Lotion, Umbrellas, Flash lights to see the Lava at night everything was GREAT. We Thank you for such a great stay.
lovely stay

Stayed 2 days in February, 2013
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a guest from San Francisco, CA recommends this vacation rental

We loved being RIGHT on the ocean and listening to the waves crash all night. The views were beautiful and the setting serene.
Awesome!!!

Stayed 7 days in October, 2012
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Andre W from Duesseldorf, Germany recommends this vacation rental

We stayed in Mele Kohola for 7 nights and we were really sad to leave this wonderful house. While having BBQ on the porch or relaxing in the hot tub, we enjoyed the beautiful view of the ocean and the lulling sound of the waves. Our favorite King's bad and snorqueling place were nearby so it was the perfect spot for our honeymoon! We would really like to be back one day.
MeleKohola 2011

Stayed 11 days in January, 2012
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Andreas O from Viernheim, NA recommends this vacation rental

Everything worked pretty well. Only point was that we've been unknown about the 'weather conditions' on the Hilo side of the Island. But on the other hand we’ve loved the vegetation of this area.
Ohana reunion

Stayed 6 days in December, 2011
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a guest from Kihei, HI recommends this vacation rental

Beautiful spot right on the ocean, with plenty of room for family. The drive to the house through the Ohia Lehua trees is special. The only thing we noticed needed replacing- knives, frying pans and bathroom door in master bedroom. Otherwise it was a 10!
Outstanding

Stayed 3 days in April, 2013
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a guest from Mililani, HI recommends this vacation rental

We were in town for a conference at UH Hilo. The house was in close proximity to all of our destinations (Campus, airport, stores, gas stations). The view was outstanding as well as the general house. We had a great time staying in this house! I would definitely stay in this house again...
Decosta stay at Mele Kohola

Stayed 4 days in May, 2009
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Brian D from Jackson, TN recommends this vacation rental

Really enjoyed the stay! I would recommend this to my friends. Got to see beautiful views of the ocean. The kids liked it too. We had to watch them on the lava rocks out back as many of these rocks are sharp. Had beautiful cliff views. We were a bit too late in the season for whale watching as I believe this ends in March.
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Stayed 8 days in November, 2009
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a guest from Gainesville, GA recommends this vacation rental
Mele Kohola - The epitome of Paradise

Stayed 30 days in April, 2009
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a guest from Cedar Rapids, IA recommends this vacation rental

This is a beautiful property in a prime location for people who want to be near the ocean and nature 24/7. The house offers panoramic views of the beautiful volcanic coastline and ocean. One day we were thrilled to see whales spouting and jumping in the ocean all from our living room and lanai. We were very blessed to spend a month in this lovely home and found it perfect for relaxing around the house or short day trips. Mele Kohola is close to many sites plus you can get to any destination on the island in approximately 2 1/2-3 hours. The property managers are wonderful to work with and are always pleasant, helpful and conscientious. They made our vacation easy to plan and provided many amenities and tips that made our stay more comfortable. This is our second time staying at Mele Kohola and we sincerely hope that we have the good fortune of a third visit in the future!
Great House, Great Location

Stayed 8 days in December, 2009
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David E from Albany Creek, QLD recommends this vacation rental

We didn't see any whales but we certainly enjoyed looking for them. Breakfast on the lanai overlooking the ocean was one of the highlights of the day. The house was close enough to all the east side attractions but still very private. If I'm ever back in Hawaii I'd try to stay in Mele Kohola again.
Couldn't get more relaxed without actually passing away!

Stayed 3 days in January, 2011
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Cliff D from Northampton, MA recommends this vacation rental

Nothing can compare to sitting on the lava in front of the house at sunrise with your coffee, or sunset with your wine, and watching the whales do what whales do.
MELE KOHOLA

Stayed 4 days in May, 2011
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Donald G from Houston, TX recommends this vacation rental

Absolutely Beautiful! Very Comfortable! Truely Paradise and on Paradise road. I would stay there again in a minute. Almost a religious experience. God Is Good and the Gods are Good. Enjoy your stay.
Review by Derek K

Stayed 2 days in May, 2010
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Derek K from Kahului, HI recommends this vacation rental
Our short stay

Stayed 7 days in January, 2011
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a guest from Westlake Village, CA recommends this vacation rental

The location and condition of this unit was a pleasant surprise. Stocked well with minimum essentials and amenities as well as unused items from previous guests. We moved from another rental in Kapoha to be closer to family. The Management and cleaning staff could not have been nicer allowing us to move some items into the garage before check in time.
Only suggestion, although minor, would be to add a second TV.
Would definitely stay here a again.
We arrived at Mele Kohala after dark in the rain and when we woke up the next morning, we were stunned by the beautiful surroundings of sea and lava rock! What a wonderful respite we had after four days in Honolulu and Waikiki Beach. The town of

Stayed 4 days in June, 2011
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Edith & Gregg N from Grand Terrace, CA recommends this vacation rental
My 2nd visit in 4 months and again it was awesome. The

Stayed 6 days in January, 2011
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Fritz M from Grass Valley, CA recommends this vacation rental
Very Pleasant

Stayed 6 days in September, 2010
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Fritz M from Grass Valley, CA recommends this vacation rental

Would like to see a larger TV. If one was upstairs we wouldn't need to bother going downstairs. Loved the ocean view.
the downstai
Grand

Stayed 9 days in May, 2013
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Gloria G recommends this vacation rental

Great
Location, location, location!

Stayed 5 days in October, 2011
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Gretchen M from Atlanta, GA recommends this vacation rental

During our late October five night visit to Mele Kohola we watched for whales as did the neighbors who came and sat on the lava to peer out to sea. Though we saw no whales, rainbows wide, narrow, full arc, and segments surprised us all times of day and stars, planets, and the moon at night. You'll be lulled to sleep in the master BR as waves break on the clifts--reminded us of childhood nights at the beach. Our granddaughter urged us into the spa before breakfast! The location was close enough to get to Hilo quickly for Imiloa Astronomy Center's Halloween party for kids. Also ten minutes to Hawaii's best open air market--Makuu on Sundays. Since we've been to the island six times, Mele Kohola gave us a chance to stay right on the coast which we hadn't done before. We even got on good terms with he that my sister named "Rooster Cogburn"! He has a haren and several minor male underlings to whom he crows, cocks, and coos. Mahalo for a splendid vacation!
Great home away from home

Stayed 9 days in February, 2009
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Charmane D from Ramsey, MI recommends this vacation rental

We really enjoyed the house and the views were awesome. We will definately try to reserve this house when we return. Thank you
Will Definitely Be Back

Stayed 7 days in January, 2012
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Jeannine M from Sunnyvale, CA recommends this vacation rental

House is now tan, not blue--better!! View is just awesome. We were totally relaxed here. Looks like a decorator designed the rooms (Old Hawaiian)--freshly painted. Very comfortable beds & everything you need in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home.
Andy & Jeannine
Mele Kohola was Fabulous!!

Stayed 8 days in February, 2009
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a guest from Providence Village, TX recommends this vacation rental

I would highly recommend staying at Mele Kohola! :) We either saw or heard whales almost every day that we were there. The location was absolutely perfect, and the house had everything we needed to make it a home-away-from-home! We loved our vacation!!!
Never felt so close to the power of the ocean

Stayed 6 days in September, 2010
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a guest from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

First sight of the ocean view from Mele Kohola's lanai stole our breath away. After our first sunrise, we woke up every morning without an alarm, well-ahead of the event to catch the warm colors of twilight through the ever-changing cloud formations. The mini-rainshowers every night gave new meaning to a new, fresh day. While not secluded, the location seemed very private because the ocean is such a presence here. The house itself was furnished nicely and was very clean.
This property was just amazing!!!!! Everything from the Golden orange sunrise with a all red rainbow over the ocean to the cool ocean breeze and the Nene's coming up to the back patio door begging for attention. A magical place. ;}

Stayed 7 days in July, 2009
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John S from Corte Madera, CA recommends this vacation rental
Beautiful Place!

Stayed 6 days in August, 2009
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Karen H from Sunnyvale, CA recommends this vacation rental
Awesome place ~ can't wait to come back !!

Stayed 3 days in May, 2012
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Karen F from Kula, HI recommends this vacation rental

Beautiful location on the ocean cliff, lot's of room for all 8 of us!
Our wonderful stay at Mele Kahola

Stayed 5 days in July, 2011
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Kory C from Fruit Heights, UT recommends this vacation rental

Incredible view, even though we weren't there during whale season. Loved the constant cool breeze. Who needs air conditioning. The location is excellent. Easy access to Hawaii Volcanoes Nat. Park. 15min drive from Walmart. Far enough away that it gives you a feeling of being away from it all. Property was very clean and well maintained.
whale watching and star gazing

Stayed 3 days in February, 2011
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a guest from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

Lovely setting with a fabulous ocean view. The house was very comfortable and will easilly accomodate 6 people. Really enjoyed the hottub with late night stargazing and midday whale watching. The local Pahoa Farmer's Market/crafts fair was a hoot.
We loved our stay at Mele Kohola. Waking up every morning to a beautiful ocean view started our day off nicely. The location was just perfect for us because most of our sightseeing was on the Hilo side. We loved everything at the house. Thank you

Stayed 6 days in August, 2009
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MaryAdele P from Gilbert, Arizona recommends this vacation rental
Very nice home with a wonderful view

Stayed 6 days in November, 2010
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Nancy V from Portland, TN recommends this vacation rental
Wonderful home, hope to come back soon

Stayed 4 days in February, 2012
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Nancy V from Portland, TN recommends this vacation rental

We had a wonderful visit and the view is amazing. We will be back in the near future.
Beautiful Trip

Stayed 7 days in March, 2010
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Patricia S from Sixes, OR recommends this vacation rental

This property is very beautiful, clean and well maintained. The only thing we noted is for us, there wasn't a real comfortable place to sit and cuddle in the living room either upstairs or down. And we'd have enjoyed a TV upstairs.
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Stayed 2 days in November, 2010
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Paul K recommends this vacation rental
Mele Kohalo review

Stayed 8 days in September, 2009
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Robin V from Chicago, IL recommends this vacation rental

Had a fantastic stay, thanks in part to the great house we rented. The little extras throughout the house (like suntan lotion and extra towels) made it feel like home. We would definitely come back.
Pleasantly Surprise

Stayed 5 days in August, 2010
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Yuan D from Reston, VA recommends this vacation rental

Ocean front with no obstructed view of the ocean. The house is very clean and neat. Price is very reasonable. We had a great time staying in the house for 5 nights. My kids will remember the night bird chirping for the rest of their life. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone who come to me for recommendations. You can't swim because it is not on the beach though. So it is not for someone who is looking for a beach front property.
Absolutely wonderful! We extended our stay!

Stayed 3 days in August, 2011
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Diana G from Menlo Park, CA recommends this vacation rental

It requires a drive to put your feet in the water, but the view is awesome!
Welcoming and homey, connected to the rocks and water and awesome hottub

Stayed 3 days in August, 2009
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Sarah M from Felton, CA recommends this vacation rental

The lanai views were stunning, spent much time there. The lay out was great for one large or two small families, or an extra married couple. Loved the ambiance and furnishings. We were inspired to cook but the knives were almost useless unfortunately. Due to the catchment system we were a little unclear as to the water safety, get clarity from the managers, its better/safer than the registration packet suggests. Strong positive vibe here. Would definitely return!
Dream Vacation Home!

Stayed 4 days in August, 2011
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Sigmund W from San Carlos, CA recommends this vacation rental

I have rented a few dozen vacation homes before, and this is simply one of the best!
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Stayed 3 days in April, 2010
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a guest from Bloomington, IL recommends this vacation rental

We loved the house and the location for the things we had planned! Nothing like being right on the water. The internet pictures of the house were very accurate. We got a few ants, but other than that it was perfect! Didn't get to see any whales, but we had a turkey in the front yard the day we left, who would've thought.
Great Stay at Mele Kohola

Stayed 3 days in September, 2009
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Steve M from Pahoa, HI recommends this vacation rental

Mele Kohola is a spacious and well furnished oceanfront home with awesome ocean views. It had everything we needed and we were very comfortable. Gazing at the ocean was mesmerizing. The highspeed internet was helpful because I had to do some work. We would definitely recommend this vacation rental.
Very good but see comments

Stayed 4 days in November, 2009
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Dorothy S from Maple Grove, Minnesota recommends this vacation rental

We had a few problems when we first arrived but I called about them, and they were immediately taken care of. Very good service on that,and we enjoyed the stay. Would recommend a second TV upstairs.
Fantastic Property!

Stayed 4 days in February, 2011
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Robin S from Blue Springs, MO recommends this vacation rental

This property was even better than we had imagined! The location was better than I can describe. The house was spotless and appeared to be professionally furnished and decorated. The road to the property is wavy, but so worth it! I would love to live in this house full-time. We will absolutely be back as much as possible! Don't hesitate on this property. It has easy access to Hilo, the Volcano and the Macadamia Nut Factory. The guest book at the house is a good read. The croquis and roosters just added to the entire experience. This is truly paradise at the end of Paradise Road!
Time Well Spent

Stayed 14 days in May, 2013
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a guest from Colorado Springs, Colorado recommends this vacation rental

We really enjoyed the home and the views. Great time. Weather was great too.
Great December Vacation

Stayed 34 days in December, 2012
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a guest from Colorado Springs, Colorado recommends this vacation rental

We had a wonderful vacation. The location of the house right on the ocean was very special. All our friends really enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching and listening to the waves. Hopefully, during our next visit we will see some whales.

Additionally, the property management staff were very responsive and helpful to any of our requests.
Whales!

Stayed 3 days in February, 2011
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a guest from Keaau, HI recommends this vacation rental

We really enjoyed our weekend at Mele Kohala. We went there to whale watch from the upstairs lanai and we were not disappointed. The house is very close to the water and we could easily watch the whales with the naked eye.

The house inside is beautifully decorated and the furnishing are upscale. I was happy to see the kitchen stocked with spices, oils, etc. which made meal preparation much easier. I have only 2 recommendations. The kitchen could use a coffee grinder. We brought whole bean coffee to the house and any dedicated coffee drinker will tell you, the ground stuff just won't cut it. We were also told that there are plans for a TV to be installed upstairs. I would prefer to have the TV there since it was cumbersome to take food/dishes downstairs while we watched the Super Bowl.

We were very impressed with how the property management staff handled the one problem we had while staying there. The hot tub wasn't working so we called the contact number we were given. They took the info and called us back within an hour to let us know that they were sorry but the part the hot tub needed was not available so it could not be fixed. They could easily have ignored the call since it came in on a Saturday afternoon. When I contacted them after checkout and shared my disappointment since the hot tub was one of the reasons we had chosen to stay there, they made an accomodation which was more than fair.

My husband and I will plan on staying there next year during whale watching season. I recommend Mele Kohala without hesitation.
- Manager Responded on 2/24/2011
  
  And good news, the hot tub part came in and is now working beautifully! Thank you for your great review, Hawaii Holiday Management
Review by Wendy S

Stayed 23 days in December, 2008
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Wendy S from Keaau, HI recommends this vacation rental

Incredible views - one morning we were treated to 20 plus dolphins playing right in front of the house.
Review by Wendy S

Stayed 30 days in November, 2008
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Wendy S from Keaau, HI recommends this vacation rental

Beautiful location, nice house, would stay here again. Whales and dolphins right off the lanai's. Beautifully furnished but needs a few items - upstairs tv, linens and kitchen utensils need updating.
Great location

Stayed 13 days in March, 2011
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Nancy G from Sequim, WA recommends this vacation rental

The rental was supplied with almost everything we needed -- including umbrellas and binoculars. We did see whales in the bay two days of our stay. Being on the ocean (even during a tsunami evacuation) was beautiful. The rental agent called to warn us of the tsunami warnings. The location was rural but near enough to Hilo, Pahoa and Volcanoes National Park for day trips. Another plus was the high speed internet line which allowed us to contact family after returning from tsunami evacuation. We had been asked by government not to use phones during evacuation to keep lines open for emergency personnel.

There were a few things that need to be addressed to make stays more pleasant for guests. One of the features listed for the rental was a hot tub, which we looked forward to using. However, the cover was very heavy (water-logged, which occurs with covers)and deteriorated. It was difficult and awkward to remove the cover, even for two people working at it. Since covers on hot tubs become water-logged over time, most people have a cover lift (hinged metal bar) to make cover removal easy. We only used the hot tub twice in a two week stay. Also, the screens on the sliding doors did not slide easily, but we finally got them to work more easily by spraying the sliding track with WD40. We would suggest housekeeper spray them prior to each guests stay. It would also be nice to have either a dust mop or broom in the house to use for sweeping the floor, so a vacuum did not have to be used. The check-out info posted on the refrigerator listed an item about leaving the key and remote for the gate on the kitchen counter. Those were not there when we arrived and I told the rental agent that the item needs to be deleted from the check-out instructions.

We enjoyed our two weeks at Mele Kohola which were restful and relaxing. We discovered that the area on Beach Rd (one road uphill from house) was a great place for walking, fishing and had public area w
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Stayed 7 days in October, 2010
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a guest from Etobicoke, ON recommends this vacation rental

The only issue we had with the location was that we were there with 2 kids so anywhere we wanted to go added like nearly 45 min (round trip) to the drive. But the location itself was beautiful and we loved hearing the waves and frogs singing at night.
Mele Kohala has a lot to offer!

Stayed 5 days in June, 2009
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Carolyn H from Albuquerque, NM recommends this vacation rental

The home is in a beautiful location, right on the water with breathtaking views! It's roomy and was large enough for a 7-member adult family to spread out and not be cramped. The humidity is high there, so be prepared for things to feel damp! There is a rooster next-door who will be sure to wake you up EARLY every morning, but he can be drowned out by box fans. The house isn't air-conditioned but the ocean breezes make it very comfortable. The last 3 miles of the road to the house is VERY bumpy and caused a few of the family members to get car-sick, but we got used to it by the end of our stay. The property manager responded immediately to our only problem with the alarm system. He even provided a portable crib for out 2-year-old. Communication with the property managers was very good. Check-in and check-out were easy and well-explained before we got there. Be sure to take in the Volcano National Park and the tidepool parks on the far side of a Pahua. There are also gorgeous waterfalls and a 2-mile lava tube to be explored in Hilo. Uncle Billy's in Hilo is a nice place to have dinner. Ken's Pancake House in Hilo has great pancakes with a local flavor. Pahua has the Black Rock Cafe, a cute local restaurant with good food and nice people. You'll enjoy your stay there!!! Recommend it highly!
Location, location, location is all I need to say. Some of the furniture was old and/or outdated (twin beds terrible squeak), but overall it was a great experience. Didn't see whales either, but the Nee Nee's were at our front steps.

Stayed 5 days in April, 2010
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James P from Tecumseh, MI recommends this vacation rental
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Stayed 3 days in April, 2010
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a guest from Tokyo recommends this vacation rental
great location

Stayed 3 days in February, 2011
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a guest from Fort Worth, TX recommends this vacation rental

The location couldn't be better and it is set up so that several people can stay without being on top of each other. The upstairs and down are practically complete apartments. Great view of the ocean for whale watching and beautiful sunrises and star gazing.
stay on the big island

Stayed 10 days in November, 2011
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a guest from Langley, BC recommends this vacation rental

Hi the site is lovely and the outside had been painted. The inside was a little tired up stairs. I left a list of suggested repairs like a railing for the top stairs the is continuous for us older people, a fan in main bathroom that works and more comfortable seating outside the front of the house for water watching. Downstairs was in better condition. The lovely lounge chair upstairs is fading in comfort and the blinds in the bedrooms were missing a few slats. Other than that it is a lovely house and the neighbours were very friendly. I would have wished for better weather but we got to see a different side to Hawaii than the rich resorts so that was great.
- Manager Responded on 12/2/2011
  
  Thank you so much for your suggestions! The owner is continuing to upgrade the property and we will let him know about all of these things. Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management
Good Place, Great Price

Stayed 8 days in October, 2011
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Amanda S from Arroyo Grande, CA recommends this vacation rental

Overall, the place was wonderful. There were some minor maintenance issues when we arrived that we made known to the property company when we left (we didn't want to wait around for a handy man or have our vacation interrupted by one). If you love the sound of crashing ocean and frogs, this place is for you! The sunrises are beautiful and it's nice that the home has 2 levels so people can have their own space. It is a little far removed from anyone or anything, but mostly that was a plus. I would recommend this home.
Amazing location, kitchen utensils in desperate need of TLC

Stayed 6 days in June, 2012
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Matt T from Keysborough, Victoria recommends this vacation rental

Huge house, probably too big for two people! Pros, awesome location, you'll go to sleep with waves crashing against the rocks which drowns out the annoying Coqui frogs, and wake to amazing sun rises. Spa is great after a long hike, double garage, washing machine, dryer, WiFi. Cons, kitchen is old and will get invaded by ants if you're not careful. You won’t find a usable knife so BYO, they're all rusted. Musty smell in the house too. A new knife block and air freshener and it would be 5/5.
- Manager Responded on 6/11/2012
  
  Thank you for your review! We'll go ahead and get new knives and air freshener so that the next guest can enjoy all 5s! Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management
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Stayed 3 days in December, 2008
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a guest from Vancouver, BC recommends this vacation rental
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Stayed 7 days in January, 2010
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a guest from Eugene, OR recommends this vacation rental
My second home

Stayed 5 days in February, 2009
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Roger M from Dallas, TX recommends this vacation rental

Overall stay was very relaxing, feels like a second home to the family. Bit disappointed whales is a no show or a hoaks. We waited for hours.
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Stayed 14 days in May, 2010
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John L from Las Vegas, NV recommends this vacation rental

Just wanted to say that the house was really good. Only problem is that we all got very sick after being there 2 days. 3 of us got respiratory infections, 4 of us got coughs, 1 of us got an eye infection, all of us got really bad sore throats. We know it was something in the house, because 2 of our friends came over to visit one day, and they are both now sick with the same symptoms. It's been 1 week since we all got back, and we're still sick. You may want to check to see if your house has black mold. Unfortunately, because of this experience, we will not be back.
- Manager Responded on 5/24/2010
  
  We take all feedback and concerns over our properties seriously and the guests wrote us after they left regarding this. While we are sympathetic that they were ill, they had told us they has all flown in from different places (they were a large party) and since we have had no other complaints of this nature, including the current guest, our conclusion was that they brought something in from one of the flights, and this is not a problem with the house.

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